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Rockland Legislature Votes To Seek Bids On Sain Building Rockland Legislature Votes To Seek Bids On Sain Building
Rockland Legislature Votes To Seek Bids On Sain Building CLARKSTOWN, N.Y. -- After months of taking political swipes at each other over the sale of the Sain Building, Rockland County Legislature Chairman Alden H. Wolfe and Rockland County Executive Ed Day, are finally on the same page, with the legislature voting 16-0 Tuesday, Aug. 2, to approve the solicitation of bids for the sale of the building. “This is a bipartisan effort to move the process forward in a way that protects Rockland County taxpayers and is in full compliance with the requirements of law,” said Wolfe.  Day said the failure to move forward earlier with the sale has led to sever…

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Events
Fairfield Police Athletic League Kicks Off Sand Sculpture Contest Fairfield Police Athletic League Kicks Off Sand Sculpture Contest
Fairfield Police Athletic League Kicks Off Sand Sculpture Contest FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- Those who love to sculpt grand masterpieces out of sand will want to grab a shovel and a rake and head for Penfield Beach on Saturday, Aug. 13, to take part in the annual Sand Sculpture Contest hosted by the Fairfield Police Athletic League.The PAL event is open to amateurs who want to try their hand at creating artwork at the beach. The contest will take place on the sandbar at Penfield Beach from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. (Rain date Aug. 14)  Just look for the PAL sign at Penfield Beach on the day of the event. Interested participants may register as teams or as individuals. In…

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News
Attack On Officer, Cardiologist Indicted Top Week's News In Bridgeport Attack On Officer, Cardiologist Indicted Top Week's News In Bridgeport
Attack On Officer, Cardiologist Indicted Top Week's News In Bridgeport FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. — Here's a look at the top stories in Fairfield County this past week.  A 20-year-old Danbury man was charged with “viciously assaulting" a Danbury police officer after luring him out of his cruiser in a parking lot on Germantown Road. The chilling 911 calls were released to the public.  A 68-year-old cardiologist from Weston, Dr. Edward J. Kosinski, who works at St. Vincent's Medical Center in Bridgeport, was indicted on federal charges of insider trading from a clinical drug trial. As the Pokemon Go craze continues to grow, Danbury Mayor Mark Boughton has told p…

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New Parking Meters In Yonkers Allow Drivers To Pay With Phone New Parking Meters In Yonkers Allow Drivers To Pay With Phone
New Parking Meters In Yonkers Allow Drivers To Pay With Phone YONKERS, N.Y. -- Drivers will soon be able to pay for parking via their smartphones thanks to a new mobile app that connects to parking meters throughout Yonkers, according to Mayor Mike Spano. Spano said the new technology was due to a partnership with Parkmobile and Parkeon that will allow customers to pay for parking via smart phone using Parkmobile’s mobile applications for the iPhone, Android, Windows 7, and Blackberry smartphones.   In addition, Yonkers has installed 33 wireless and solar powered Parkeon machines that accept coins, bills, debit cards, credit cards and most importantly…

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Police & Fire
Police Dish Out 61 Tickets In 'High-Risk' Area Of I-684 Police Dish Out 61 Tickets In 'High-Risk' Area Of I-684
Police Dish Out 61 Tickets In 'High-Risk' Area Of I-684 BEDFORD, N.Y. -- In an effort to slow down speeding drivers along Interstate 684, New York State Police conducted a speed enforcement detail in Bedford in Westchester County that ended with 61 tickets being dished out. According to Trooper Melissa McMorris, the area was targeted because it is considered a "high-risk" area with a potential for fatal accidents.  Troopers issued the following tickets: Speeding arrests: 49. Other V&T Law arrests: 12. Total tickets issued: 61.

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Weather
Heavy Rain, Steamy Storms Expected In Scarsdale Heavy Rain, Steamy Storms Expected In Scarsdale
Heavy Rain, Steamy Storms Expected In Scarsdale Be ready to pull out the umbrellas on Saturday as a cold front moves into the area, bringing with it a chance of strong, to possibly severe thunderstorms, according to the National Weather Service. The front, expected to arrive in the early afternoon and carry over into the evening, could also bring gusty, high winds. The 60 percent chance of rain is forecast to be heaviest between 2 p.m. and 4 p.m., then turn to a 30 percent chance of showers after 4 p.m. and into the evening. Rainfall amounts between a quarter- and half-inch are possible. Abundant sunshine returns on Sunday, allowing for…

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Lifestyle
Fairfield Projects Make Beaches, Shoreline More Accessible To All Fairfield Projects Make Beaches, Shoreline More Accessible To All
Fairfield Projects Make Beaches, Shoreline More Accessible To All FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- It just got a little bit easier for handicapped and elderly residents to head to Fairfield's beaches and the shoreline with dozens of recent improvements at Jennings Beach, South Benson Marina, Sasco Beach, Ye Yacht Yard and Southport Beach. “These projects are part of an ongoing plan to improve Fairfield’s recreational facilities for everyone, including our seniors and those that need help with access,” said First Selectman Mike Tetreau. At Jennings Beach, restrooms and parking have been upgraded. Jennings’ restrooms have been reconstructed for full handicap access. A d…

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News
State DEEP Warns of 'Aggressive' Swans On Lake Zoar In Newtown State DEEP Warns of 'Aggressive' Swans On Lake Zoar In Newtown
State Deep Warns of 'Aggressive' Swans On Lake Zoar In Newtown NEWTOWN, Conn. -- Boaters and swimmers beware: Aggressive swans have been reported on Lake Zoar near Alpine Drive in Newtown, according to the Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection. The swans, which can attack boaters and swimmers, usually do so to protect a nearby nest. DEEP officials said there may be a nest located near the wooden roofed “umbrella” pavilion – a recreation/picnic area which is used by lots of visitors.  Officials said some swans have become so aggressive that they have caused small boats to capsize. Mute swans can cause a variety of problems, in…

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Lifestyle
Get Ready To Get Your Head Iced During Yonkers ALS Bucket Challenge Get Ready To Get Your Head Iced During Yonkers ALS Bucket Challenge
Get Ready To Get Your Head Iced During Yonkers ALS Bucket Challenge YONKERS, N.Y. -- It's time to get your head covered in ice for a good cause during the Second annual ALS Ice Bucket Challenge on Sunday, Aug. 7.Mayor Mike Spano and City Council President Liam McLaughlin, along with Yonkers native and Ice Bucket Challenge co-founder Pat Quinn, will host the event beginning at 1 p.m. trackside at Empire City Casino.  The free festivities will run from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.and will include music and family-friendly entertainment; highlighted by the ice bucket challenge at 1 p.m.  Quinn, 33, diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) in March 2013, will le…

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Attention Westport Golfers: Major Improvements Coming to Longshore Bunkers Attention Westport Golfers: Major Improvements Coming to Longshore Bunkers
Attention Westport Golfers: Major Improvements Coming to Longshore Bunkers WESTPORT, Conn. -- Golfers who regularly curse the Longshore bunkers, can soon rejoice as more than $1.1 million has been approved by the Westport's Board of Finance to make improvements to the area.The improvements, with funding primarily provided via golfers greens fees, will include liners to prevent rocks, improved bunker lips, irrigation, and playability enhancement.  The effort will be coordinated by Parks and Recreation Director Jen Fava, Chairman Charlie Haberstroh, and a special consultant.

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