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Cuomo Signs Veteran’s Pension Credit Bill, Paulin Says SCARSDALE, N.Y. -- Assemblywoman Amy Paulin announced that her Veteran's Pension Credit Bill, has been signed into law by Gov. Andrew Cuomo. The bill removes the existing date of service limitations and expands eligibility for the military service credit to otherwise eligible veterans, who now work for the state or local government, regardless of when they served. "The New York State Veterans Council, representing more than 30 veteran’s organizations would like to thank Assemblywoman Paulin, Senator William Larkin and the Governor for making this legislation a reality for all veterans …

by K Reakes

06/02/2016

News

MTA Plan Includes Big News For New Rochelle, Westchester Commuters NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. -- Residents who are confused by the state's Capital Plan Review Board news, have something to cheer about because inside the long list of government speak, is the news that the now-approved $27 billion long-term capital plan is new, direct service to Penn Station via Metro-North’s New Haven line, according to Mayor Noam Bramson. That's big news for commuters along the Westchester Sound Shore and in Connecticut. And it’s an even bigger deal for New Rochelle because the split in the rail line leading either to Grand Central Terminal or Penn Station is around Webster Avenu…

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06/02/2016

News

Fairfield Man Who Caused College Lockdown Fined In Trespass Case FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- A Fairfield man, known throughout the area for triggering a lockdown at the University of New Haven in 2013 when he brought guns to campus, and for trespassing on Fairfield school property, was ordered to pay $50 in the trespass case after pleading guilty, according to the Connecticut Post. Dong, 25, was sentenced in 2014 to five years of federal probation after being found with two handguns and a rifle near the University of New Haven campus in December 2013. He pleaded guilty and was sentenced to two years in prison, followed by five years probation, said the Connecti…

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06/02/2016

Schools

Bronxville School Students Experience Careers in Medicine BRONXVILLE, N.Y. -- The Bronxville School hosted more than 30 doctors from all specialties of the New York-Presbyterian/Lawrence Hospital on May 23 to expose students to a variety of careers in the medical field through a number of hands-on activities.The Careers in Medicine event, which brought together more than 170 students from the Bronxville School and neighboring districts, provided students with an opportunity to speak with doctors, nurses, pharmacists, physical therapists, dietitians and physician assistants. Doctors taught students how to perform CPR, skin suturing and venipuncture…

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06/02/2016

Police & Fire

Ridgefield Police Step Off For Special Olympics Torch Run RIDGEFIELD, Conn. -- The Ridgefield Police Department will once again carry the Flame of Hope through town during the annual Law Enforcement Torch Run on Friday, June 10, on Main Street. The Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics is the largest grass-roots fundraising public awareness vehicle for the games and is a year-round commitment made by law enforcement officers to raise funds for and awareness of Special Olympics. The effort raised $52 million for Special Olympics programs around the world in 2015. In Ridgefield and surrounding towns and cities, it has become a priority wi…

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06/02/2016

Police & Fire

Ridgefield Police Investigate Rash Of Burglaries RIDGEFIELD, Conn. -- Ridgefield police are asking for help in solving a series of burglaries that have targeted commercial buildings over the past two weeks, according to News-Times. The first burglary occurred May 16 at several offices inside an office building on Route 35. Police said the second case happened May 25 when a Main Street business reported that someone had broken into their building and stolen cash, said News-Times. The next day another business reported a break-in on Route 35, and the latest burglaries occurred on Tuesday and Wednesday on Grove Street, added News-Times. Cli…

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06/02/2016

Police & Fire

Stamford Pedestrian Struck By Car Remains In Intensive Care STAMFORD, Conn -- A 68-year-old Stamford man suffered serious head injuries when he was struck by a car crossing Hamilton Avenue in Glenbrook, according to the Stamford Advocate. Police said Jerard Pelter was hit just before 9:52 a.m., Wednesday, when he walked over the double yellow lines to the south side of the street. Police said the man was not in the crosswalk and the driver who struck Pelter, stopped and tried to assist the injured man, added the Stamford Advocate. Pelter, who is listed in stable condition in intensive care, also suffered scrapes and bruises, added the Stamford Advoc…

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06/02/2016

News

Redding Asks Navy To Name A Ship For Town REDDING, Conn. -- The small town of Redding is receiving a lot of big-time support to have a new U.S. Navy ship named after it to help celebrate its 250th anniversary next year, according to the News-Times. Redding Historical Society President Joe Bonomo came up with the idea and said that items in Redding's favor include the town begin a big player during the Revolutionary War, when troops posted in Redding helped defend New England, and Putnam State Park was also the site of a winter encampment often referred to as the “Valley Forge of Connecticut," said the News-Times. To help in th…

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06/02/2016

News

YoYo The Cat Named Hi Tor Pet Of The Week POMONA, N.Y. -- The Hi Tor Animal Care Center in Pomona said this week's Pet of the Week, YoYo, is a friendly, young cat. About a year old, YoYo enjoys being pet and held. He would also do best in an active household due to his energy level, he loves to climb and play. YoYo would do well with other cats as well as teens and older children. At this time, the center is unsure how he reacts around dogs. If interested in YoYo, email info@hitor.org. The center also has numerous other cats and dogs for adoption. The shelter is at 65 Firemen's Memorial Drive.

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06/02/2016

News

Greenwich Fugitive Indicted In $54M Embezzlement Scheme GREENWICH, Conn. -- A Greenwich resident who is on the lam was indicted Wednesday on charges of embezzling $54 million from the private equity firm where he worked, according to U.S. Attorney Carmen M. Ortiz in Boston. Iftikar Ali Ahmed, aka Ifty, 44, was indicted indicted in U.S. District Court in Boston on four counts of wire fraud and three counts of making false statements on income tax returns. Ahmed, who was charged in a separate scheme in April 2015, fled the country while on pretrial release and is currently a fugitive from justice, Ortiz said. The indictment alleges that between…

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06/02/2016

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