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Pelham Eighth-Graders Visit Assemblywoman Paulin In Albany Pelham Eighth-Graders Visit Assemblywoman Paulin In Albany
Pelham Eighth-Graders Visit Assemblywoman Paulin In Albany PELHAM, N.Y. -- Pelham's Sarah Jane O'Connor was treated to a visit with Assemblywoman Amy Paulin as the winner of the Paulin's "There Ought to Be a Law" contest. O’Connor, an eighth-grader at Pelham Middle School, was awarded first place for proposing that the state mandate insurance coverage for basic hearing aids. Paulin plans to draft a bill to mandate insurance coverage of hearing aids in response to O’Connor’s proposal.  Paulin presented O'Connor with a citation and brought her onto the Assembly floor. "It was a pleasure having her here today. I love the thought and car…

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Neighbors
Greenwich Library Releases Results Of Community Survey Greenwich Library Releases Results Of Community Survey
Greenwich Library Releases Results Of Community Survey GREENWICH, Conn. -- Greenwich residents love their local library and use it all the time. That's according to a recent survey conducted by the library in which 2,200 residents shared their views and ideas about services and priorities. The 2015 Survey revealed several key takeaways:  Collections are of primary importance with 83 percent of respondents using the library to check out books or other materials. Demand for both print and digital resources is strong.  Seventy-five percent use the library or the library website every few weeks or more.  Compared to the 2011 survey, 10 percent more…

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Events
Rockland County Holds Candlelight Vigil In Honor Of Orlando Victims Rockland County Holds Candlelight Vigil In Honor Of Orlando Victims
Rockland County Holds Candlelight Vigil In Honor Of Orlando Victims CLARKSTOWN, N.Y. -- As the heat simmers to above 100 degrees in Orlando and media trucks line the highway leading to the Pulse Nighclub, the site of the mass murder of 49 people, Rockland County Executive Ed Day has announced that the county will hold a candlelight vigil at 5 p.m., Wednesday to honor their memory. The vigil will be held on the lawn of the Rockland County Courthouse, One South Main St. The vigil is being organized by Rockland Commissioner of Human Rights Penny Jennings. It will include members of Rockland's faith communities as well as representatives of LGBTQ groups. "…

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Police & Fire
Two Warwick Men Charged With Raping Teenager Two Warwick Men Charged With Raping Teenager
Two Warwick Men Charged With Raping Teenager WARWICK, N.Y. -- Two Warwick men have been arrested on charges of raping a 17-year-old girl during a party in the Wickham Village development in May, according to TWC News. The men, Bryan Cameron, 27, and Devon Ramsey, 20, were charged with rape and criminal sexual act following an investigation into the reported rape, said TWC News. Both men are being held at the Orange County Jail, added TWC News. Click here to read the TWC News story. 

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Politics
Republican Legislators To Update Voters In Newtown Republican Legislators To Update Voters In Newtown
Republican Legislators To Update Voters In Newtown NEWTOWN, Conn. -- Republican State Reps. Dan Carter, Mitch Bolinsky and J.P. Sredzinski, and State Sen. Tony Hwang will hold a legislative update meeting in Newtown on Monday, June 27, to discuss results of the 2016 legislative session with constituents. The event, which runs from 6:30 to 8 p.m., will be held at the C.H. Booth Library Meeting Room 25 Main St. The event is free of charge and open to the public. Residents who have questions, but are unable to attend should call 1-800-842-1421 (Senate) or 1-800-842-1423 (House) for more information.  Carter represents the 2nd District of Bethel…

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Neighbors
Dr. Zandra Cheng Joins Western Connecticut Health Network Breast Center Dr. Zandra Cheng Joins Western Connecticut Health Network Breast Center
Dr. Zandra Cheng Joins Western Connecticut Health Network Breast Center DANBURY, Conn. -- Fellowship-trained breast surgeon Dr. Zandra Cheng recently joined the Western Connecticut Health Network in Danbury.Cheng brings 12 years of breast surgery experience to the expanded WCHN Breast Center, now located at 20 Germantown Road, 2nd Floor. She also sees patients at 22 Old Waterbury Road, Suite 108, Southbury.  She comes to the network from Stamford Hospital where she served as co-director of the High Risk Program at the Women’s Breast Center. Prior to her time in Stamford, she served as the inaugural medical director of the Hewitt Center for Breast Wellness at Gri…

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Politics
New Sign To Be Installed At Route 53/Newtown Turnpike In Redding New Sign To Be Installed At Route 53/Newtown Turnpike In Redding
New Sign To Be Installed At Route 53/Newtown Turnpike In Redding REDDING, Conn. -- New signage and markings will be added to the existing stop sign between Route 53 and the Newtown Turnpike intersection in Redding thanks to help from Rep. John Shaban (R-135).Shaban has been working with the Connecticut Department of Transportation, to get a traffic sign installed at the intersection by the reservoir in Redding due to the dangerous nature of the intersection. The new sign will be added to the existing stop sign, warning drivers at the stop sign heading south that “Oncoming Traffic Does Not Stop.”  Based on the current DOT project schedule, it is anticipat…

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Events
Alzheimer's Association Sponsors Food Drive In Purchase Alzheimer's Association Sponsors Food Drive In Purchase
Alzheimer's Association Sponsors Food Drive In Purchase PURCHASE, N.Y. -- The Alzheimer’s Association Hudson Valley Chapter is working to help boost the food supply at the Food Bank for Westchester during Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month in June. The organization is undertaking the effort in part, because Alzheimer’s caregivers are 28 percent more likely than other people to eat less or go hungry, according to a recent report by the Alzheimer’s Association.  In light of this disturbing figure, donors are asked to bring food to the Alzheimer’s Association’s office at 2900 Westchester Ave., Suite 306, Purchase.  The most needed items includ…

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News
Westchester To Fly Flags At Half-Staff To Honor Orlando Victims Westchester To Fly Flags At Half-Staff To Honor Orlando Victims
Westchester To Fly Flags At Half-Staff To Honor Orlando Victims WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- As a sign of mourning and respect for the victims and their families of the deadly act of terrorism in Orlando, the flags at all Westchester County government buildings are being flown at half-staff. “Orlando’s loss is America’s loss,” said Westchester County Executive Robert Astorino. “This terror targeted the LGBT community, but hate is an attack on all of us. Westchester grieves the loss and honors the memory of the 49 Americans taken from us so horrifically and prays the injured will be healed.”

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Spotlight Arts In Brewster Announces Cast of 'Grease' Spotlight Arts In Brewster Announces Cast of 'Grease'
Spotlight Arts In Brewster Announces Cast of 'Grease' BREWSTER, N.Y. -- Just when it's hot and muggy, Spotlight Arts in Brewster will present “Grease! School Version” July 21 and July 23 at New Fairfield High School to lighten up the mood and hopefully, cool things down. During this year's production of the classic musical comedy set in 1959, Spotlight Arts has two casts consisting of 50 local students including: Head "greaser" Danny Zuko, played by R.J. Frankenberry in Cast A and Brandon Salamone in Cast B, and new (good) girl Sandy Dumbrowski, played by Megan Campbell in Cast A and Sydney Gershon in cast B. Other local students from…

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