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Photographer, Klara Hanincova takes pictures of Rye firefighter John Cotter and Libby during a pet calendar shoot in New Rochelle. ( Carucha L. Meuse / The  Journal News )

Mamaroneck firefighter, Brian Jessany gets his picture taken with Mumbles during a photo shoot in New Rochelle. New Rochelle Humane Society is producing a calendar featuring photos of local firefighters with dogs and cats. ( Carucha L. Meuse / The Journal News )

The New Rochelle Humane Society had photo shoot for their upcoming 2012 Firefighters and Shelter Pets Calendar. Each month contains a photograph of a local firefighter posing with an adoptable pet from the New Rochelle Humane Society. To purchase a calendar you can go to their website and download the form.

Click here to see a gallery from the photo shoot on Lohud.com

Abdoulie Jallow , left, celebrates with his classmates during Port Chester High School graduation.

Massiel Estevez waves to family and friends during Port Chester High School graduation. (Carucha L. Meuse / The Journal News )

Click here to see an online gallery of the graduates.

Irina Honczarenko (cq) fixes the gown of her son, Mykola Honczarenko, before the Iona Prep graduation, May 26, 2011. ( Carucha L. Meuse/ The Journal News )

Click here to see an online gallery from Iona Prep.

Above: From left, Brittany Rutto and Katie O’Shea are all laughs and Jenny Bellas, below after Ursuline School graduation, May 20, 2011. ( Carucha L. Meuse / The Journal News )

Click here to see an online gallery from Ursuline School graduation.

Ben Borselino (5) of Iona Prep tries to get pass Brian Pickup (24) of Rye during boy’s lacrosse game at Iona Prep.

Michael Florio (cq) (11) of Iona Prep, left, celebrates with his teammates after scoring during boy’s lacrosse game at Iona Prep in New Rochelle. Iona Prep defeated Rye 10-7. ( Carucha L. Meuse / The Journal News )

Click here to see gallery photos from the Rye vs Iona Prep Lacrossee Game

Pelham High School Varsity Swimmer, Julia Doherty, right, gets classmate, Jake Amerelli, left, to sign a petition to save the Pelham swim team at the high school.

Pelham High School Varsity Swimmer, Lissy Schauer, gets fellow classmate, Brendan Kleinberger to sign a petition to save the Pelham swim team at the high school. Due to budget cuts the Pelham school board plans to the cut the 12 member Girls’ Varsity swimming program. ( Carucha L. Meuse / The Journal News )

Click here to see an online gallery from the Swim fight against the school budget.

Ursuline girls celebrate after defeating White Plains during the girl’s basketball first-round sectional game at Ursuline in New Rochelle.

Jasmine Robinson (14) of Ursuline tries to find an open player with the White Plains defense surrounding her during the girl’s basketball first-round sectional game at Ursuline in New Rochelle. Ursuline defeated White Plains 58-54. ( Carucha L. Meuse / The Journal News )

Click here to see an online gallery from the girls Ursuline vs White Plains game.

Ryan Shim (cq) of White Plains sells flowers for Valentine’s Day.

Kyoung Suk Lee of  White Plains arranges flowers that she is selling for Valentine’s Day at the Mobil Gas station on Boston Post Road in Port Chester. ( Carucha L. Meuse / The Journal News )

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Peridot Smith curates this experiential tribute to Black History Month. Eight artists of varying ages and both genders explore what the black experience means to them.

Using a multimedia and multi-sensory approach, the curator brings together artists of varying ages and genders to bring new life to the idea of Black History Month at the Chapman Gallery at Iona.

The opening reception is Sunday, Feb. 6, 1pm-3pm. The exhibits closes on March 3rd.

Click here to see an online gallery.

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(Carucha L. Meuse / The Journal News)

Above, Lut Skutaris, 8,  and below, Jake Stahl, 10, slide down a hill at Mamaroneck High School in Mamaroneck. Due to heavy snow in Westchester County schools were closed. ( Carucha L. Meuse / The Journal News )

Click here to see an online gallery for more photos from the snow storm.