Real Estate Market Boosted Locally; Still Time for Flu Shot; Yorktown Work Session

1. Fourth Quarter Sales Boosted 2012 Real Estate Market Locally

The pace of residential real estate sales picked up considerably in 2012 in the four counties of the lower Hudson region – Westchester, Putnam, Rockland and Orange, according to the Realtor firms participating in the Hudson Gateway Multiple Listing Service (HGMLS). Click here for more details. 

2. Lakeland Board of Education Business Meeting 

The Lakeland Board of Education will hold its regular business meeting on Thursday, Jan. 17 at 7:30 p.m. at Lakeland High School, 1349 East Main Street, Shrub Oak. The meeting is open to the public and there are two opportunities for public comment.Click here to view the agenda.

3. Town Board Meeting Tonight

Yorktown town board members will meet tonight at 7 p.m. at Town Hall. For the agenda on Tuesday's work session, click here. 

4. There’s Still Time to Get that Flu Shot

Got that weak, achy feeling? Is it the flu? People are asking if they should still get a flu shot even at the peak of flu season or even if they think they have already had it. The answer is yes, according to the Hudson Valley Hospital Center. Check out what they had to say by clicking here.

5. Tasting Event for Yorktown Schools

Mark your calendars. The Foundation for Excellence in Yorktown Education will hold its fourth annual Tasting Event on Wednesday, Jan. 16 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Peter Pratt's Inn in Yorktown. Visit the Foundation's website for more information. 

Aappetizers include:

• Moroccan Lamb Sliders
• Peking Duck Quesadillas
• Wild Boar Spring Rolls
• Steamed Chicken Shitake Beggars Purses
• Seared Ahi Tuna Wonton Tacos
• Mojo Grilled Shrimp Taquittos
• and more

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