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Barnum Ball Auction Winners Ride To School In Bethel Police Car BETHEL, Conn. -- The winners of the Barnum Ball auction in Bethel received a ride to school in a police car Friday, April 1. Their parents reportedly hope it will be the last time the kids are in the back seat of a police vehicle. The Bethel Education Foundation held the Barnum Ball on March 19.

by Frank Mojica

04/12/2016

Schools

Health Officials Declare Bridgeport School Water Safe BRIDGEPORT, Conn. -- Health officials have found the water in fountains and sinks in Bridgeport schools to be lead-free, according to the Connecticut Post. However, there were at least three instances of elevated levels of lead in fixtures where water collects for extended periods of time among the 31 schools tested, the Connecticut Post reported. A faucet at Bridgeport Military Academy, a fountain from Dunbar School and a sample from Hall School all yielded elevated readings, said the Connecticut Post. A confirmation test confirmed the Bridgeport Military Academy sample was at a safe l…

by Frank Mojica

04/12/2016

Events

Pelham's Picture House Launches Science On Screen Series With 'The Martian' PELHAM, N.Y. -- The Picture House will launch its Science on Screen film series with "The Martian" on Sunday, April 17. Commander Joel of the Lower Hudson Valley Challenger Center will lead a discussion and Q&A following the screening. "The Martian" stars Matt Damon as an astronaut presumed dead and left to survive on the surface of Mars. The screening begins at 4 p.m. Tickets are $15 for general admission, $12 for members and $10 for seniors. Visit www.thepicturehouse.org to purchase advance tickets.

by Frank Mojica

04/12/2016

Events

Centennial Golf Club In Carmel Hosting Junior Golf Camp CARMEL, N.Y. -- Centennial Golf Club will host a camp for junior golfers throughout the summer. Participants will learn golf's fundamentals and become members of the Troon Junior Club Program. A half-day camp will be held from Monday to Wednesday from 9:30 a.m. to noon and Thursday from 8 to 10:30 a.m. on the following dates: June 27-30 July 11-14 July 25-28 August 8-11 August 15-18 August 22-25 August 29-September 1 Full day camp will take place Monday through Wednesday from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and Thursday from 8 to 11 a.m. on the following dates: July 4-7 July 18-21 Augu…

by Frank Mojica

04/12/2016

Events

Scarsdale Public Library Discusses Novel by Nobel Prize Laureate SCARSDALE, N.Y. -- Nancy's Book Group will discuss "Museum of Innocence" by Nobel Prize-winning author Orhan Pamuk at the Scarsdale Public Library on Wednesday, April 20. "Museum of Innocence" follows the love between a wealthy businessman and a poorer, distant relative of his and his compulsive collection of objects that chronicle his pursuit of love. The discussion begins at 1 p.m. Registration is required by visiting the library's main desk or by calling 914-722-1300. The group led by Nancy Zachary will meet again to discuss Jamie Attenborg's "Saint Mazie&qu…

by Frank Mojica

04/12/2016

News

New York Sees Huge Increase In Texting While Driving Tickets The number of tickets for texting while driving has increased 840 percent in New York State, according to Gov. Andrew Cuomo. “There is zero tolerance for distracted driving and State Police will be out in force to crack down on this dangerous behavior,” Cuomo said. “By keeping your eyes on the road and hands on the wheel, we can help prevent needless tragedies and make this a safer New York.” The rise of texting tickets comes with a decrease in the number of cell phone tickets during the same period. The announcement comes in conjunction with Distracted Driving Awareness Month and Operat…

by Frank Mojica

04/11/2016

Police & Fire

Abandoned Buildings Face Wrecking Ball After Stratford Fire STRATFORD, Conn. -- Two abandoned buildings that caught on fire on Sunday will be destroyed, according to Stratford Star. As previously reported, firefighters battled a blaze in the buildings near East Main Street and Frog Pond Lane for several hours on Sunday afternoon. Fire Marshal Brian Lampart declared on Monday that the two buildings were damaged beyond repair in the brush fire, Stratford Star said. Lampart said the blaze appeared to be caused by a human, but was uncertain if it was intentional or accidental, reported Stratford Star. Click here to read the Stratford Star article.

by Frank Mojica

04/11/2016

News

Shiba Inu Found In Harrison HARRISON, N.Y. -- A Shiba Inu has been found in Harrison. The dog has a collar and a microchip, but is not registered. For additional information contact the Humane Society of Westchester at New Rochelle at 914-632-2925.

by Frank Mojica

04/11/2016

Business

Key Food Replaces Yonkers A&P YONKERS, N.Y. -- A Key Food supermarket and CVS will open at the location of a former A&P on Nepperhan Avenue, according to News 12 Hudson Valley. Residents in the neighborhood have been using Walgreens and other supermarkets since A&P closed in 2015, News 12 Hudson Valley reported. The owner of Key Food is aiming for an opening in mid-June, said News 12 Hudson Valley. Click here to read the News 12 Hudson Valley article.

by Frank Mojica

04/11/2016

News

Clarkstown Police Explorers Keep Rockland Beautiful With Cleanup CLARKSTOWN, N.Y. -- Eight of the Clarkstown Police Explorers participated in Keep Rockland Beautiful's annual cleanup event on Saturday, April 9. The Explorers were assigned to clean the Brinks Memorial area in Central Nyack. Keep Rockland Beautiful is an organization that leads efforts to clean, protect and beautify the environment in Rockland County.

by Frank Mojica

04/11/2016

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