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Greenwich Firefighters Begin Annual MDA 'Fill-a-boot' Collection GREENWICH, Conn. -- Greenwich firefighters can be seen around town holding a boot hoping to fill it with cash during their annual collection for the Muscular Dystrophy Association. Last weekend, firefighters collected in front of the Byram Firehouse and raised more than $5,200. They will be collecting in other parts of town in the next three weeks.

by K Reakes

07/12/2016

News

Black Lives Matter Rally In Downtown Nyack Draws Large Crowd NYACK, N.Y. -- More than 100 people turned out Monday in downtown Nayck to take part in a rally by Black Lives Matter to protest the recent shooting deaths of two black men by police in Minnesota and Louisiana and a new rally is planned for Wednesday in Middletown. The chapter said the rallies are to protest "the execution" last week of Philando Castile and Alton Sterling, said Weldon McWilliams IV, associate minister of the First Baptist Church in Spring Valley and a founding member of Black Lives Matter/Rockland & Orange Alliance. Another rally, planned for Wednesday, July …

by K Reakes

07/12/2016

Police & Fire

Stamford Man Arrested After Wandering In Stranger's Backyard STAMFORD, Conn. -- A local man was arrested July 9 for criminal trespass and other charges after he was found wandering around drunk in a stranger's backyard, according to the Stamford Advocate. Jason Vidal, 38, who recently tried to have his parents arrested for taking his car away when he became drunk during his birthday celebration, began screaming profanities at officers when they arrived at the home on Colonial Road, said the Stamford Advocate. As police tried to remove Vidal from the property he began kicking the patrol car and yelling he wished someone would kill all the cops and spi…

by K Reakes

07/12/2016

Police & Fire

Teen Stabbed Outside Stamford McDonald's Uncooperative STAMFORD, Conn. -- A local teen was being "very uncooperative" with police after being stabbed and trying to check into the Stamford Hospital emergency room under a fake name, according to police. The 16-year-old, who was stabbed in the upper left arm and bicep, refused to tell police where or when he was stabbed, according to Lt. Diedrich Hohn. At the same time officers were at the hospital talking with the victim, they received a call of a disturbance in the High Street area involving the victim's brother's confronting the person they believed attacked him, Hohn said. Hohn said…

by K Reakes

07/12/2016

Police & Fire

'Nightline' Goes On Patrol With Bridgeport Police BRIDGEPORT, Conn. -- In the wake of unrest across the country following the shooting deaths of two black men by police officers, and the deaths of five police officers in Dallas, Texas, two Bridgeport Police officers recently appeared on "Nightline" to offer a glimpse into a day in their lives. The appearance of Officers Mark Blackwell and Joey Aqosto on the popular news program followed the two as they went about their day of "community policing," by playing basketball with local youths, by answering a few calls they were able to diffuse, and by asking them how they felt …

by K Reakes

07/12/2016

Police & Fire

Letter To Editor: Danbury Police Thank Residents For Outpouring Of Support DANBURY, Conn. -- The Danbury Daily Voice accepts signed and original letters to the editor up to 350 words. To submit your letter, email danbury@dailyvoice.com. The Danbury Police Department wishes to thank the residents and local businesses who have reached out to us in this time. The outpouring of support from the community we serve has reaffirmed why each and every day we wear our badge and serve proudly the great community of Danbury. We would like to thank the following but not limited to: Chick-Fil- A at the Danbury Fair Mall, MCCA of Danbury and Fairfield County Savings Bank on F…

by Chief Patrick Ridenhour/Deputy Chief Shaun McColgan

07/12/2016

Police & Fire

Car Fire Ruled Arson By Stamford Investigators STAMFORD, Conn., -- Fire officials believe a car fire that occurred early Sunday, July 10, outside a New England Drive home, was intentionally set and have ruled it an arson, according to the Stamford Advocate. Fire officials said a large rock had been thrown through the window of the 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer and either gas or another flammable liquid was detected inside the car, said the Stamford Advocate. The same home experienced a second-floor fire two years ago. The case remains under investigation, added the Stamford Advocate. Click here to read the Stamford Advocate story.

by K Reakes

07/12/2016

Police & Fire

Orangetown Police Arrest Local Man For Refusing To Pay Cabbie ORANGETOWN, N.Y. -- A Spring Valley man was arrested by Orangetown police for refusing to pay a cab driver after taking a taxi from New York City to Tappan on July 9. According to police, Kevensky Lubin, 19, refused to pay the driver after arriving in Tappan. The driver notified police, and Lubin was arrested for theft of services. He was released on bail and is set to appear in court on July 27.

by K Reakes

07/12/2016

Events

New Castle Annual Summer Concerts Underway NEW CASTLE, N.Y. -- If it's a Wednesday in July then it's time to grab the lawn chairs and head for Recreation Field in downtown Chappaqua for the annual New Castle Summer Concert Series.The upcoming lineup for this year's family-friendly concerts include everything from a Springsteen tribute band to the Chappaqua Orchestra: July 13 -- Tramps Like Us July 20 -- Don Dupont Big Band July 27 -- Chappaqua Orchestra Concerts begin at 7 p.m. at Recreation Field. Admission is free. Check Facebook in case of rain.

by K Reakes

07/12/2016

Events

Find Bargains At Greenwich's Sidewalk Sales Days GREENWICH, Conn., -- Bargain hunters and fashion lovers alike will want to mark their calendars for this year's Greenwich Sidewalk Sale Days, set for July 14 to July 17 in downtown Greenwich.Sponsored by the Greenwich Chamber of Commerce, the event will be held from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, July 17. This year's event features over than 110 retail stores and is expected to attract thousands of shoppers to Greenwich Avenue and the nearby streets in downtown Greenwich to find savings and values on clothing, jewelry, shoes, gifts and more. “We hope everyone will c…

by K Reakes

07/12/2016

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