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Rockland Full-Day Kindergarten Advocates Lobby In Albany ROCKLAND COUNTY, N.Y. -- Parents and advocates for a full-day kindergarten in North Rockland schools traveled to Albany to push for Assemblymen Ken Zebrowski's and James Skoufis' proposal Advocates met with members of the Legislature and governor's office to lobby for a Zebrowski-Skoufis proposal that would extend kindergarten to a full day statewide. The advocacy group originated in North Rockland and has expanded to a statewide initiative with parents from the nine remaining districts in the state without full-day kindergarten programs. The Zebrowski-Skoufis plan calls for a five-year …

by Frank Mojica

03/03/2016

Police & Fire

Greenwich Police Officer Hansen Retires After 28-Year Career GREENWICH, Conn. -- Greenwich Police Officer Robert Hansen Jr. is retiring after 28 years of service with the department. "Bob has lived up to the Department’s vision to improve the quality of life within Greenwich while at the same time maintaining respect for individual rights and human dignity," said Chief of Police James Heavey. "We are fortunate that Bob will retain his affiliation with the Greenwich Police Department as a Special Police Officer. I wish Bob the best of luck in all his future endeavors." Hansen served in the United States Marine Corp. before returni…

by Frank Mojica

03/03/2016

Politics

Shelton State Rep. McGorty Announces Re-Election Bid SHELTON, Conn. -- State Rep. Ben McGorty of Shelton will seek re-election to his seat in the state House, according to Trumbull Times. McGorty cited the plight of Connecticut's economy and a need to force the state to live within its means in his announcement, Trumbull Times reported. A Republican, McGorty was initially voted in during a special election in the summer of 2014 and then elected to a full term that fall, said Trumbull Times. McGorty represents the 122nd House District, which includes parts of Shelton, Trumbull and Stratford. He serves on the legislature's budget-writing App…

by Frank Mojica

03/03/2016

Police & Fire

Man Charged With Christmas Eve DWI In Greenwich GREENWICH, Conn. -- A White Plains man turned himself into police to face a charge of driving while intoxicated in Greenwich on Christmas Eve, according to Greenwich Time. Frank Adamski, 58, was arrested for an alleged incident that took place at East Putnam Avenue and Lafayette Place on Dec. 24, Greenwich Time reported. Adamski was released on $15,000 bond and was ordered to appear in court on March 14, said Greenwich Time. Click here to read the Greenwich Time article.

by Frank Mojica

03/03/2016

Police & Fire

Stamford Woman Charged With Darien DUI DARIEN, Conn. -- A Stamford woman was charged with driving under the influence after a crash in Darien on Feb. 20, according to the Darien Times. Joanne Fusco, 45, allegedly rear ended another driver on Post Road near West Norwalk Road, attempted to leave the scene and was unable to complete field sobriety tests for authorities, the Darien Times reported. Fusco denied being under the influence and claimed she had taken prescription medication earlier that day, police told the Darien Times. She was arrested and charged with driving under the influence and failure to drive a reasonable dista…

by Frank Mojica

03/03/2016

Police & Fire

Police: Robbers Take Stamford Teen's Nikes, iPhone STAMFORD, Conn. -- A 16-year-old boy was robbed of his phone and shoes on Lawn Avenue in Stamford on Tuesday afternoon, according to the Stamford Advocate. The suspect went through the victim's pockets and took his iPhone 6 and grabbed the red Nike Free Run sneakers off his feet, the Advocate said. Police are looking for the suspect, who got out of a blue Jetta before robbing the victim, said the Advocate. Click here to read the Stamford Advocate article.

by Frank Mojica

03/02/2016

News

Lost Sheltie Reported In West Harrison HARRISON, N.Y. -- A Shetland Sheepdog, or Sheltie, went missing in West Harrison on Sunday, Feb. 28. Rusty, a 6-and-a-half-year-old neutered male, was last seen on Lake Street heading towards the airport, reservoir and Interstate 684. He was wearing only his electric fence collar. Call Laura at 914-497-5275 with any information regarding Rusty's whereabouts.

by Frank Mojica

03/02/2016

Politics

Dutchess County Legislators Consider New Jail Plan POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. -- Dutchess County legislators dissected the Environmental Assessment Form for a proposed $192 million new jail and sheriff's office during a Committe of the Whole meeting on Monday, Feb. 29, according to the Poughkeepsie Journal. Legislators examined the project's environmental review determination and jail bond issues such as the current structure's deficiencies and how to lower the county's incarceration rate, the Poughkeepsie Journal said. County Excecutive Marc Molinaro said the plan will save the county $5.3 million per year, even after taking the cost of debt repay…

by Frank Mojica

03/02/2016

News

Hi Tor Animal Care Center Names Lucia 'Pet Of The Week' ROCKLAND COUNTY, N.Y. -- Lucia is Hi Tor Animal Care Center's Pet of the Week. Lucia was brought to Hi Tor as a stray and is as playful as she is adorable. Although Lucia has not been around dogs, she is expected to adapt to them due to her friendly, outgoing nature. Contact info@hitor.org for additional information on Lucia and other pets, or to give her a home.

by Frank Mojica

03/02/2016

Schools

New Rochelle Mayor Visits Trinity Elementary NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. -- Mayor Noam Bramson recently visited the students of Trinity Elementary school. Students used the school's TV camera and studio equipment to interview Bramson as part of their study on local history. Bramson answered questions about city government and running New Rochelle's City Council following the itnerviews.

by Frank Mojica

03/02/2016

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