Circolo da Vinci Scholarship Winners, Yoga Event to Celebrate Solstice, Congratulate Your Grad

1. Circolo da Vinci Scholarship Winners

Congratulations to the following : Amanda Buonagurio, Courtney Cook, Jena Lynne DiFrisco, Victoria Esser, Timothy M. George , Thomas Menton, Cara Natale, Vincenzo Recine, Meaghan Skelly and Angelica Staib.

2. Local Business Receives Zone Change

More than six years after business owner Tom DeChiaro purchased  in Mohegan Lake, he has received a zone change, which will allow him to operate without having to apply for a special use permit every three years. Read more on the story .

3. Yoga Mega-Event to Celebrate Solstice

Mark your calendars! A yoga mega-event will celebrate the solstice and bring yoga practitioners from all over the region to White Plains after work on June 20. 

A giant master class for everyone from beginner to experienced practitioner will be led by celebrity yoga teacher Gwen Lawrence. All ages are welcome to attend. In addition to the master class, the event will also feature live music, healthy food and displays. to read more. 

4. State Troopers Issue Thousands of Tickets Through Click It or Ticket Campaign

New York State Troopers issued 1125 tickets for violations of the state’s mandatory seatbelt laws during the May 21 – June 3 “click it or ticket” enforcement effort. During the zero tolerance enforcement campaign, troopers joined with local police and sheriffs’ departments statewide to encourage seatbelt use in advance of the summer travel season.

In addition to the 1125 safety restraint tickets issued by members of Troop K, troopers arrested 60 people for driving while intoxicated and ticketed 899 drivers for speeding. 

5. Congratulate Your Grad on Patch

We have compiled a list of locals who have graduated with bachelors or masters degrees from colleges and university across the country. See if your grad is on , and if not add his or her accomplishment in the comments and upload a cap and gown photo as well.

Bonus: Did anyone see the rainbow on Thursday? There were some beautiful shots residents around the area took, including the ones added above. If you got some great pictures of the rainbow and would like to share them with your neighbors, please click on "Upload Photos and Videos" above.

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