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Police & Fire

Fairfield Police Officer Wins K9 Equipment Grant FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- Fairfield police officer Kevin Wells and his partner K9 Jagger recently won a $500 K9 equipment grant. Superior K9 Services posted pictures of teams training in their Canines Under Superior Training and Outstanding Municipalities program to its Facebook page, and awarded the grant to the pictured team with the most likes. Wells and Jagger received more than 1,300 likes.

by Frank Mojica

04/02/2016

Events

Greenwich Library Presents Children's Programs In April GREENWICH, Conn. -- The Greenwich Library will host various children's room programs and drop-in storytimes throughout April. Theatreworks USA and The Friends of Greenwich Library will present a live theatrical production of "The Lightning Thief" at 2 p.m. April 2. Assigned tickets will be available at noon at the Cole auditorium. Doors will open at 1:50 p.m. Japanese storyteller Hiroku Fujita will return for Japanese Storytime with interpreter and native guide Fran Stallings from 2-3 p.m. April 16. Animal Embassy will bring Animal Ambassadors representing diverse habitats, s…

by Frank Mojica

04/02/2016

Neighbors

Baldanza Soup Kitchen In New Canaan Helps Connecticut Food Bank NEW CANAAN, Conn. -- Angela and Sandy Baldanza have launched the new Baldanza Soup Kitchen line of natural soups, and a portion of proceeds will benefit the Connecticut Food Bank. The Baldanza Soup Kitchen line features natural ingredients and will sell in area markets. Two percent of proceeds will support the services and programs of the Connecticut Food Bank. The soups currently are on sale at Walter Stewart's in New Canaan and will be available at other area stores soon. They also will be available for sampling at the Jamie Oliver Food Revolution event May 14. Food Revolution Day is ai…

by Frank Mojica

04/02/2016

News

Buses Will Replace Trains On Metro-North's Danbury Branch DANBURY, Conn. -- Metro-North Railroad will be running substitute bus service for Danbury Branch customers between Danbury and South Norwalk on weekends in April. Substitute bus service will occur from Friday evenings through Sundays on April 1 to 3, April 8 to 10, April 15 to 17 and April 22 to 24 due to track crossing work at various locations, Metro-North said. Buses will run about 15 minutes earlier than scheduled trains. Commuters are advised to listen for announcements and check local or express service to their destination while boarding. The Danbury branch includes stops at Danbur…

by Frank Mojica

04/01/2016

Events

Stratford Restaurant Week Returns For Third Year STRATFORD, Conn. -- The third annual Stratford Restaurant Week will present dining specials and prix fixe menus from April 3-9. Diners that order a restaurant week menu item from a participating establishment will draw a random card from the special Town of Stratford deck. The card is then recorded on each participant's score card. The participants with the best five-card poker hands will receive first-, second- and third-place prizes. Cards will be collected at Danny's Drive-in from noon to 2 p.m. April 12. Click here for a list of participating restaurants.

by Frank Mojica

04/01/2016

Politics

Harrison Mayor Endorses Brady Campaign To End Gun Violence HARRISON, N.Y. – Recently, I joined other mayors from across the country who have signed a letter from the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence. This letter has been sent to U.S. Attorney General Loretta Lynch and calls on the attorney general to direct the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms to take more aggressive actions against “bad apple” gun dealers. The goal is to utilize local elected officials’ influence to prompt the attorney general to act. On Saturday, April 9, from 11 a.m.-1 p.m., come and enjoy this year’s Springtacular, offering rides and a candy/toy hunt. This even…

by Mayor Ron Belmont

04/01/2016

Politics

Westchester Legislator Speaks To Sound Shore League In Mamaroneck MAMARONECK, N.Y. -- Westchester County Legislator Catherine Parker will discuss "Making Westchester's Economic Development a Model of Sustainability in the 21st Century” at the League of Women Voters' Annual Luncheon on Friday, April 8. A Democrat from Rye, Parker has represented District 7 since 2013 and serves on the Westchester County Board’s Environment and Energy Committee. She also serve on the committees for Budget and Appropriations, Labor/Parks/Planning/Housing and Community Services. The luncheon will take place at the Orienta Beach Club in Mamaroneck at noon. Tickets are …

by Frank Mojica

04/01/2016

Police & Fire

Detective Frank Romano Retires From Clarkstown Police CLARKSTOWN, N.Y. -- Detective Frank Romano is retiring from the Clarkstown Police Department. Romano served the Clarkstown Police for 36 years.

by Frank Mojica

03/31/2016

Schools

Greenburgh Schools Superintendent Chase Wins National Recognition GREENBURGH, N.Y. -- Tahira DuPree Chase, superintendent of the Greenburgh Central School District was named one of the country's top 25 Superintendents to Watch in 2015-16 by the National School Public Relations Association (NSPRA). “These superintendents are recognized for using dynamic, fast-paced leadership with strong communication at its core,” said NSPRA in announcing the 25 winners. “They engage and inform their school communities with new communication technology tools combined with tried-and-true techniques.” Chase is the first honoree with fewer than five years of experience as a…

by Frank Mojica

03/31/2016

Events

Garnerville Center Screens 'The Metropolis Organism' With Frank Vitale GARNERVILLE, N.Y. -- The Garner Arts Center in Garnerville will present "The Metropolis Organism" with director Frank Vitale on Saturday. Vitale, a resident of Rockland County, explores cities as living, breathing organisms in "The Metropolis Organism." The film is composed of a series of short films from the YouTube channel and e-book of the same name. The screening will take place at 7:30 p.m. in the Frank Welles Studio in Building 5B, second floor at 55 W. Railroad Ave. The space is not ADA-accessible.

by Frank Mojica

03/31/2016

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