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Peekskill Middle School Chorus Wins Top Honor At Music Festival Peekskill Middle School Chorus Wins Top Honor At Music Festival
Peekskill Middle School Chorus Wins Top Honor At Music Festival PEEKSKILL, N.Y. -- Performing for the first time at the High Notes Music Festival at Lake Compounce in Bristol on June 1, the Peekskill Middle School Chorus brought home a superior trophy for its performance.Out of three categories of "good," "excellent" and "superior," the chorus came home with a trophy for superior singing and vocal technique, having scored a 94 percent out of 100. "The students are already looking for ways to beat their score next year, " said Crystal Hernandez, leader of the Peekskill School District's Performing Arts Department. &…

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New Rochelle Elementary School Principal Resigns New Rochelle Elementary School Principal Resigns
New Rochelle Elementary School Principal Resigns NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. -- Sonia Nunez, principal of New Rochelle's Columbus Elementary School, has resigned from her position following news of an investigation that accuses her of misusing school funds, according to multiple reports. Nunez, who was placed on leave during the ongoing investigation, quit amid the allegations that she allegedly spent some of the money for herself. She has served as the principal at the school since 2012 with a salary of $157,000, said News 12.  District school officials told News 12 that appropriate action would take place following the investigation and would no…

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Neighbors
Motorcyclists' Ride Against Chid Abuse Starts In Bridgeport Motorcyclists' Ride Against Chid Abuse Starts In Bridgeport
Motorcyclists' Ride Against Chid Abuse Starts In Bridgeport BRIDGEPORT, Conn. -- Motorcyclists from throughout Fairfield County will join together to raise awareness and benefit The Center for Family Justice on Sunday, June 5, beginning in Bridgeport and making pit stops in Trumbull, Monroe and Redding. The fifth annual ride is a fundraiser devoted to bringing together the motorcycle community to raise awareness about child abuse and the work The Center for Family Justice, a nonprofit which works directly with child abuse victims, as well as survivors of domestic and sexual violence, performs in the communities of Bridgeport, Fairfield, Monroe, Trumb…

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Business
Fairfield Chamber Prepares To Serve Up Annual Awards Dinner Fairfield Chamber Prepares To Serve Up Annual Awards Dinner
Fairfield Chamber Prepares To Serve Up Annual Awards Dinner FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- The Fairfield Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual meeting and awards dinner on Wednesday, June 29 at the Brooklawn Country Club.During the event, which includes dinner and an open wine and beer bar, the chamber will honor Kleban Properties as Company of the Year and the Norma Pfriem Breast Center as the Non-Profit Organization of the Year.  During the annual meeting, chamber officials will review achievement and present future business plans.  Cost is $75 per person. Tables of 10 are $675. No walk-ins. Dress code: No jean, men must wear a collared shirt.  To regist…

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News
Dutchess County Offers Free Drowning Prevention Seminars Dutchess County Offers Free Drowning Prevention Seminars
Dutchess County Offers Free Drowning Prevention Seminars DUTCHESS COUNTY, N.Y. -- The Dutchess County Department of Behavioral & Community Health continues to offer free drowning prevention seminars for lifeguards and residents to raise their awareness of what a swimmer in the process of drowning looks like. “Our Drowning Prevention Seminars provide valuable information to help people quickly identify swimmer distress and respond,” said Commissioner Dr. Henry M. Kurban, “Attendees will gain knowledge on what to look for when someone is drowning. Drowning often occurs silently and may be misinterpreted as someone who is playing in the water. A …

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Events
Norwalk Hosts Energy Savings Workshop Norwalk Hosts Energy Savings Workshop
Norwalk Hosts Energy Savings Workshop NORWALK, Conn. -- Residents will have a chance to learn about saving energy costs when the Mayor’s Energy & Environment Task Force host an Energy Savings Workshop on Saturday, June 4 in the Community Room of Norwalk City Hall. All Norwalk property owners are invited to attend the workshop, which runs from 10 a.m. to noon. As an added bonus, the first 200 Norwalk residents through the door will receive five free LED light bulbs.  Representatives from Direct Energy Solar, New England Smart Energy and Santa Energy will be on hand to provide residents information on the Norwalk Solar & E…

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Police & Fire
Norwalk Police Ask For Help In 1984 Cold Case Homicide Norwalk Police Ask For Help In 1984 Cold Case Homicide
Norwalk Police Ask For Help In 1984 Cold Case Homicide NORWALK, Conn. -- Drugs, a mistaken identity and a person of interest are all parts of the puzzle Norwalk detectives are working to piece together to solve a homicide that occurred in 1984.According to detectives, the murder occurred around 6 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 10, 1984 at 91 Lexington Ave. The victim, Nicholas Osorio, 23, was found by two Norwalk police officers as they responded to reports of a shooting at 91 Lexington Ave.  When officers arrived they found Osorio on the floor by the front door suffering from a gunshot wound. No ambulance was available at the time so the officers trans…

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Police & Fire
Stamford Investment Firm Owner Pleads Guilty To Securities Fraud Stamford Investment Firm Owner Pleads Guilty To Securities Fraud
Stamford Investment Firm Owner Pleads Guilty To Securities Fraud STAMFORD, Conn. -- A Stamford man who owned and was chief executive officer of Cabot Investment Properties pleaded guilty to securities fraud for taking part in a scheme to defraud investors of more than $17 million in numerous real estate deals. The guilty plea was announced by Preet Bharara, U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York.  Carlton P. Cabot, 53, of Stamford and Timothy J. Kroll, misappropriated more than $17 million of investor funds to pay for personal and business expenses, and concealed the fraud from the investors with manipulated financial statements, Bharara said…

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Schools
Tuckahoe PTA Seeks Volunteers For School Committees Tuckahoe PTA Seeks Volunteers For School Committees
Tuckahoe PTA Seeks Volunteers For School Committees TUCKAHOE, N.Y. -- Tuckahoe parents are reminded it's time to dig in and sign up to help at their child's school for the 2016-17 school year. The Tuckahoe Parent Teacher Association executive board is looking for volunteers to chair/co-chair committees for the 2016-17 school year. No prior experience is needed; previous chairpersons will train incoming chairs and new parents are welcome to join. Some of the open positions include the following: High School Dance: Oversees and manages the September-May after-school dance program for the High School. Organizes the dance mothers and arranges …

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Events
College of New Rochelle Presents 4th Annual New Rochelle Street Fair College of New Rochelle Presents 4th Annual New Rochelle Street Fair
College of New Rochelle Presents 4th Annual New Rochelle Street Fair NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. -- New Rochelle city officials announced that the College of New Rochelle will act as this year's presenting sponsor of the 4th annual New Rochelle Street Fair in September.“We are thrilled to support the City of New Rochelle as sponsors of the Annual Street Fair, an event which will enable both city residents and those from neighboring communities to further appreciate all that New Rochelle has to offer,” said Judith Huntington, college president. Thousands of local residents and regional visitors gather to enjoy the day full of entertainment, crafts, food and more.  “We…

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