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Monday, you're not so scary when you come with pretty pink hearts and chocolates.
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Once I completed my master's degree from Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism last summer, I returned to my native New York to pursue just that.
Prior to joining Patch.com, I reported predominantly on religion and real estate, offering a colorful and in-depth look into offbeat topics, from home-buying trends among single women to the rise of eating disorders within the Jewish community.
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<i>How would you describe your political beliefs?</i>
I am a registered Democrat, but don't vote strictly according to party lines. I focus on specific issues and the candidate who I think is best qualified to address them.
<b>Religion</b>
<i>How religious would you say you are? Casual, observant, devout, non-religious?</i>
I was raised in a Modern Orthodox community and attended Jewish day school through high school. I went to SAR Academy in Riverdale for elementary school and the Ramaz Upper School in Manhattan for high school. Both my education and my community have provided me with a solid foundation for my faith and spirituality.
<b>Local Hot Button Issues</b>
<i>What do you think are the most important issues facing the community?</i>
Pelham's heavy commuter population has made parking and train-ticket fares two contested issues here.
<i>Where do you stand on each of these issues?</i>
As we delve deeper into proposed fare hikes and new construction projects, we'll be able to effectively identify and address the hot-button issues that drive this community.
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The PMHS orchestra and chorus performed for family, friends and alumni on Tuesday night.
Students write, direct, produce and perform 10 short plays at the Sock n' Buskin Young Playwrights Festival.