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Pancakes, Prizes Served Up By New City Boy Scouts On June 12 Pancakes, Prizes Served Up By New City Boy Scouts On June 12
Pancakes, Prizes Served Up By New City Boy Scouts On June 12 NEW CITY, N.Y. -- The Boy Scouts of Troop 97 New City will sponsor their 9th annual Pancake Breakfast/Raffle fundraiser on Sunday, June 12 at Street School in New City.The troop's first pancake breakfast was held in 2008 in partnership with the New City Ambulance Corps.  This year's event will be held from 9 a.m. to noon to raise funds for the troop and to help community organizations, including People to People, Rockland County’s largest food pantry.  The troop has donated more than $1,000 per year with monies raised from the event. But, food isn't the only thing attendees will find durin…

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Politics
Danbury City Councilman Resigns After 14 Years Of Service Danbury City Councilman Resigns After 14 Years Of Service
Danbury City Councilman Resigns After 14 Years Of Service DANBURY, Conn. -- Danbury City Councilman Jack Knapp has resigned from his City Council seat after serving 14 years with the city, six years on the Zoning Commission, and eight on the Council, according to WLAD.com. Knapp, who has been serving for the past several months as the chairman of the Danbury Republican Town Committee, said he would not have time to perform both duties, according to WLAD.com.  Click here to read the WLAD.com story. 

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News
Owner Sought Of Lost Cat Found In Tarrytown Owner Sought Of Lost Cat Found In Tarrytown
Owner Sought Of Lost Cat Found In Tarrytown TARRYTOWN, N.Y. -- A female gray and white cat that is described as being extremely friendly has been found on Grove Street in Tarrytown. The person who found the cat is currently keeping the cat in their basement, but because they have other animals, will not be able to keep the cat for long. If you own the cat, or know who does, call 914-631-8865.

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Police & Fire
Boy Struck By Hit And Run Driver In Stratford Boy Struck By Hit And Run Driver In Stratford
Boy Struck By Hit And Run Driver In Stratford STRATFORD, Conn. -- A boy was struck by a hit and run driver on Thursday at the intersection at Broadbridge Avenue and Vought Place in Stratford, according to the Connecticut Post. Police told the Connecticut Post that the vehicle may have been a dark colored Subaru. The boy's injuries were not life-threatening. Anyone with information is asked to call 203-385-4145 or 203-385-4100, added the Connecticut Post. Click here to read the Connecticut Post story.

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Neighbors
Putnam Prostate Cancer Survivor Urges Regular Screenings Putnam Prostate Cancer Survivor Urges Regular Screenings
Putnam Prostate Cancer Survivor Urges Regular Screenings CARMEL, N.Y. -- During Men's Health Month, cancer survivor Peter Chisick of Carmel, wants to remind all men to receive regular health check-ups. Chisick was diagnosed with prostate cancer in January  2013. Following prostate-specific antigen (PSA) blood tests that were elevated, Chisick had 13 biopsies taken from his prostate that confirmed the disease.  Chisick was lucky in that the cancer had not spread and was treatable with radiation and hormone therapy. He had 44 radiation treatments at Putnam Hospital Center over the course of two months and hormone shots administered every three month…

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Neighbors
Paskack Junior Women's Club Welcomes New Members From Closter, Park Ridge Paskack Junior Women's Club Welcomes New Members From Closter, Park Ridge
Paskack Junior Women's Club Welcomes New Members From Closter, Park Ridge PASCACK VALLEY, N.J. -- The GFWC Paskack Junior Woman’s Club recently installed new members Jenna Russo of Park Ridge and Shary Paparazzo of Closter during its June meeting. Club president Tania Pinto hosted the social gathering and led the installation with club vice president Courtney Panaretos.  The club is a group of women who donate their time and talents to serve the needs of the Paskack Valley communities through philanthropic and service efforts. With its wide range of activities, the club appeals to women who wish to become involved in community affairs and social activities.  Upco…

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News
Hershey Issues Voluntary Recall Of SoFit Products Hershey Issues Voluntary Recall Of SoFit Products
Hershey Issues Voluntary Recall Of SoFit Products The Hershey Company has issued a voluntary recall of three products sold under the SoFit brand after a supplier who provides sunflower seeds for the products expanded its recall on June 1.  The supplier, SunOpta issued a recall after discovering that it produced sunflower seeds that may be contaminated with listeria monocytogenes.  Listeria monocytogenes is an organism, which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in pregnant women, young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms suc…

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Events
Lewisboro Land Trust Hosting Spring Hike Lewisboro Land Trust Hosting Spring Hike
Lewisboro Land Trust Hosting Spring Hike LEWISBORO, N.Y. -- Hikers and nature lovers will want to take part in the Spring hike at Ramsey Hunt Sanctuary led by Jim Nordgren on Sunday, June 12.Attendees will have a chance to explore this seldom-hiked preserve with Lewisboro Land Trust.  The group meets at 10 a.m. at the North Salem Road entrance, which is on North Salem Road, Katonah, right off Route 35 across from the reservoir. The entrance is on the west side of North Salem road just slightly north of the intersection with Mt. Holly Road.  The easy hike will run about 90 minutes. For information, click here. 

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Schools
Sleepy Hollow Students Show Appreciation Of Nature Through Sculptures Sleepy Hollow Students Show Appreciation Of Nature Through Sculptures
Sleepy Hollow Students Show Appreciation Of Nature Through Sculptures SLEEPY HOLLOW, N.Y. -- Sleepy Hollow Middle School students recently unveiled a months-long Science and Art Collaboration project, where they displayed three nature inspired sculptures and discussed issues plaguing the planet. With the help of adult professional artists, the students created the sculptures out of chicken wire, paper-mache and paint that express not only art, but the concept of man’s relationship with the Earth and the environment. After making presentations to a crowd of teachers, classmates and visiting artists, the students then acted as “docents,” providing outdoor tours o…

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Lifestyle
Connecticut Ranks Among Top 10 Safest States Connecticut Ranks Among Top 10 Safest States
Connecticut Ranks Among Top 10 Safest States FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- With three in 10 parents worrying about their children’s safety at school and one in six Americans naming terrorism as the most important U.S. problem, it's nice to know that Connecticut ranks in the top 10 as one of the safest states to live in, according to a recent survey by the personal-finance website WalletHub. “Safety” of course takes many forms, and in order to help families find the “safest” place to lay down roots, WalletHub’s analysts compared the 50 states and the District of Columbia across 25 key metrics.  Their data set ranges from “number of assault…

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