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East Fishkill Offices Close For Memorial Day EAST FISHKILL, N.Y. -- In honor of veterans across the state, the East Fishkill Town Hall, Community Center and Lime Kiln recreation facility will be closed Monday for Memorial Day. Events happening in East Fishkill to celebrate Memorial Day include a veterans luncheon on Sunday, June 5, from noon-2:30 p.m. at the East Fishkill recreation pavilion for all East Fishkill active and retired military personnel. Events include lunch, guest speakers, and a VA health care benefits informational table.

by K Reakes

05/26/2016

Police & Fire

Man Shot In Back At Bridgeport Apartment Complex BRIDGEPORT, Conn. -- Bridgeport police are reporting that a man was shot in the back at the P.T. Barnum Apartments around noon Thursday in front of Building 15 of the complex, according to the Connecticut Post. Police are on the scene looking for the suspect who fled the area, the Connecticut Post reported. The weapon used in the shooting was a .380 semi-automatic pistol, police told the Connecticut Post. Click here to read the Connecticut Post story.

by K Reakes

05/26/2016

Neighbors

Scarsdale High School Wind Ensemble Performs At Carnegie Hall SCARSDALE, N.Y. -- The Scarsdale High School Wind Ensemble recently played at Carnegie Hall, marking the fourth time that the ensemble has played at the prestigious venue.The musical repertoire was dedicated to emerging and significant living composers for wind band, and the Scarsdale ensemble was fortunate to have all four composers at the event. During the learning process, each composer worked with the ensemble via Skype and eventually at in-person rehearsals to maximize the emotional impact of the music. “They emerged making music rather than worrying about notes, rhythms, dynamics,” …

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05/26/2016

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Nyack Center Launches Sound And Recording Studio NYACK, N.Y. -- In July, the Nyack Center will open a sound and recording studio, adding to the mix of events already offered, including an after-school program, children's music classes and film screenings, according to lohud.com. The studio will offer students the chance to learn how to create voice-overs and about audio engineering and music production. In addition, they will able to create and record their own music, said lohud.com. What makes the studio extra special is that students who attend the program have accomplished people to help them learn the different trades, including Peabo…

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05/26/2016

Police & Fire

Ramapo Police Respond To Gas Line Break During 200-Call Day RAMAPO, N.Y. -- Ramapo police responded to Red School House Road on Wednesday after a contractor struck an underground gas line. No one was injured, but the incident prompted the department to remind residents and contractors to remember to place a location request with Dig Safely New York prior to digging. In addition to the gas line break, officers also responded to 200 calls for service, including: Nine motor vehicle accidents. One accident resulted in injuries on Main Street in Hillcrest. Other accidents occurred on Dyster Way, Main Street and Route 306 in Monsey, Route 306, New Hempst…

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05/26/2016

News

Clearwater Kicks Off Aquatic Invasive Species Steward Program BEACON, N.Y.– The Hudson River Sloop Clearwater in Beacon will offer a second round of their Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) program on Friday, May 27, with the goal to educate the public about aquatic invasive species and get citizens involved in invasive species surveying, will a goal toward prevention.Clearwater stewards will be positioned at Norrie Point in Staatsburg, Newburgh and Haverstraw boat launches along the Hudson River, where they will teach recreational boaters about AIS identification, impacts, and spread prevention through clean boating practices. Stewards will also provide …

by K Reakes

05/26/2016

Police & Fire

GoFundMe Page Raising Money For K-9 For Stratford PD STRATFORD, Conn. -- The Trap Falls Kennel Club is raising $12,000 to support the Stratford Police Department’s purchase of a police K-9 through a GoFundMe page. The Stratford Police Department is in need of a new K-9 to add to the force. Department officials said each time a K-9 is retired or leaves the force, they have to replace them at significant cost. The $12,000 raised by TFKC through the GoFundMe page will be donated directly to the Stratford Police Department so they are able to bring a new K-9 to Stratford. AKC Reunite will also provide matching funds of up to $5,000 to help the d…

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05/26/2016

Police & Fire

Greenwich Firefighter Respond To Car Accident, Fire GREENWICH, Conn. -- Greenwich firefighters responded to an accident on King Street on Wednesday in which the vehicle was burned, according to fire officials.When units responded, they found all occupants were out of the vehicle, but the Jeep was fully on fire and destroyed.

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05/26/2016

Police & Fire

Missing Young People Located in Bridgeport BRIDGEPORT, Conn. -- Two young people reported missing on May 22 in Bridgeport are said to be home and safe, according to News 12 Connecticut. Brianna Schroeter, 15, was reported missing after attending the Refuge Temple Church of God on Main Street. The teen was reported to have been with Michael Pettway, 20, said News 12 Connecticut. The duo's parent's held a news conference asking them to come home on May 25, added News 12 Connecticut. Click here to read the News 12 Connecticut story.

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05/26/2016

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Mount Kisco Memorial Pool Opens Saturday MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. -- Just in time for summer, the Memorial Pool in Leonard Park in Mount Kisco will open on Saturday, May 28 for all residents ready for splashing in the water and swimming laps now that warm weather has arrived.To use the pool, which opens at noon, residents will need a pool permit. First-time users will be able to purchase a permit at the pool on May 28 from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. To do so, residents will need a current utility bill with their name on it as proof of residency. For residents who have had a pool permit in the past and have the photo ID bring the I.D. to the poo…

by K Reakes

05/26/2016

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