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City of Beacon Plans Dedication Of Margaret Fuller Historic Marker City of Beacon Plans Dedication Of Margaret Fuller Historic Marker
City of Beacon Plans Dedication Of Margaret Fuller Historic Marker BEACON, N.Y. -- The City of Beacon will hold a special ceremony to unveil a historic marker dedicated to women's rights activist, Margaret Fuller on Saturday, May 21. The marker commemorates the historic visit of the noted American journalist and critic to then Fishkill Landing in the Fall of 1844. Fuller lived in Beacon for seven weeks while writing America's first feminist work, "Woman in the Nineteenth Century." The book’s publication profoundly impacted the women’s rights movement, inspiring the 1848 Women’s Rights Convention in Seneca Falls, N.Y..  The ceremony will be held at…

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Lifestyle
Title Of New Sitcom Set In Westport Drops Town's Name Title Of New Sitcom Set In Westport Drops Town's Name
Title Of New Sitcom Set In Westport Drops Town's Name WESTPORT, Conn. -- A new ABC sitcom starring Katy Mixon of "Mike and Molly,'" fame has changed its name, apparently, because Westport is not "universal" enough, according to the Connecticut Post. ABC said the show, previously titled “The Second Fattest Housewife in Westport,” would be re-named “American Housewife," saying they wanted the show to appeal to all housewives from New York to Los Angeles, said the Connecticut Post. But according to insiders, the real issue wasn't the "fattest" part of the title, but instead, that the wealthy town of Westport was…

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Lifestyle
Shalva Clinic In Westport Holds Spring “Fresh Start” Open House Shalva Clinic In Westport Holds Spring “Fresh Start” Open House
Shalva Clinic In Westport Holds Spring “Fresh Start” Open House WESTPORT, Conn. -- Shalva Clinic will hold its third seasonal "Fresh Start" open house on Friday, May 20, for residents to receive free 15-minute consultations, along with talks and informational sessions.Held from 4 to 8 p.m., visitors will have a chance to meet the clinic’s naturopathic doctors for a free 15- minute cardiometabolic consults, along with demonstrations by an integrative nutrition health coach, master herbalist, and massage therapist.  Registration is required for the consults: www.shalvaclinic.org.  “Spring is a wonderful time to recommit to your health,” said Dr.…

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Letter To The Editor: Rivertowns Catering Hall Open For Business Letter To The Editor: Rivertowns Catering Hall Open For Business
Letter To The Editor: Rivertowns Catering Hall Open For Business RIVERTOWNS, N.Y. -- The Rivertowns Daily Voice accepts signed and original letters to the editor up to 350 words. To submit your letter, email rivertowns@dailyvoice.com. As the director of operations of The Riverview Catering, a thriving business for the last 50 years in the community of Hastings on the Hudson, I am writing to inform the community that we are indeed still in business and thriving.  The community at large and many of our loyal customers have been misinformed about our business and have been led to believe that we are closing our doors. The Riverview is not closing and is open…

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Sing Sing Greenway Receiving Planning Award Sing Sing Greenway Receiving Planning Award
Sing Sing Greenway Receiving Planning Award OSSINING, N.Y. -- The recently unveiled Sing Sing Kill Greenway in Ossining has been selected to receive a Planning Achievement Award by the Westchester Municipal Planning Federation. The award recognizes public projects that demonstrate innovative and notable planning achievements. The idea for the greenway was born out of an extensive upgrade of a sewer line that was damaged by a fallen tree years ago.  During the project, village engineer Paul Fraioli realized that the walkway required for routine sanitary sewer maintenance could be transformed into a pedestrian path. The result is an inn…

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Events
Stamford Charity Golf Tournament To Benefit Ride To Wellness Stamford Charity Golf Tournament To Benefit Ride To Wellness
Stamford Charity Golf Tournament To Benefit Ride To Wellness STAMFORD, Conn. -- SilverSource, Inc. will hold its 16th annual charity golf outing on Monday, May 23 at Rockrimmon Country Club in Stamford.  The organization, formerly known as Senior Services of Stamford, is holding the tournament to raise funds for the Ride to Wellness Medical Transportation Program and the Housing Stability Fund.  This year’s event will honor Paul and Patricia Kuehner. Paul, who serves as the president of Building and Land Technologies, together with his wife Patricia are engaged in numerous charitable activities from Stamford to Zambia, where they are active in the on…

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Schools
Mount Vernon School District Explains Projects At Chamber Breakfast Mount Vernon School District Explains Projects At Chamber Breakfast
Mount Vernon School District Explains Projects At Chamber Breakfast MOUNT VERNON, N.Y. -- The Mount Vernon City School District will host a Chamber of Commerce breakfast on Tuesday, May 24, for district officials to provide an overview of the application and bidding process to local contractors and businesses for projects involving the school district’s $108 million bond. The event, scheduled for 8:30 a.m. at the district’s Educational Center, 165 N. Columbus Ave., will show local businesses how to apply for the different aspects of work that will be needed including site work, landscaping, paving, plumbing, general construction, HVAC and electrical work.  A…

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Police & Fire
Yorktown Man Charged With Allowing Dog To Run At Large Yorktown Man Charged With Allowing Dog To Run At Large
Yorktown Man Charged With Allowing Dog To Run At Large YORKTOWN, N.Y. -- A Yorktown man was arrested on May 16 for allowing his Pitbull dog to run at large on Springhurst Street, according to the Yorktown Police.Cliff Mascarehas, 26, was served a criminal summons after police received a call from a resident of Springhurst Street reporting the dog running at large. Officer Garcia was dispatched to the scene and found the dog, police said. Mascarenhas was released on his own recognizance and is scheduled to appear in Yorktown Court on June 16. 

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Proposed Sandy Hook Memorial Site In Newtown Rejected Proposed Sandy Hook Memorial Site In Newtown Rejected
Proposed Sandy Hook Memorial Site In Newtown Rejected NEWTOWN, Conn. -- After complaints from open space advocates and community members about placing a memorial on High Meadow to honor the 26 people killed in the Sandy Hook massacre, the memorial planning commission has agreed to consider other options, according to WLAD.com. The site, the highest point in town, was originally selected for its beautiful views. Commission Chairman Kyle Lyddy said that the 12-member commission went into the project knowing it would be hard to please everyone. The commission is looking for a serene, out-of-the-way site, said WLAD.com. The commission is currently…

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Police & Fire
Bridgeport Man Charged By Trumbull Police With Punching Girlfriend Bridgeport Man Charged By Trumbull Police With Punching Girlfriend
Bridgeport Man Charged By Trumbull Police With Punching Girlfriend TRUMBULL, Conn. -- A Bridgeport man was charged with third-degree criminal mischief, third-degree assault and disorderly conduct on May 15 after police said he punched his girlfriend in the stomach and arm during a verbal dispute, according to the Trumbull Times. Police told the Trumbull Times that Juan Blandin, 42, and his girlfriend were at Club Azul when the fight began. Once home, the dispute escalated and the victim's 13-year-old daughter called police, the Trumbull Times reported. The woman refused treatment, said the Trumbull Times. Click here to read the Trumbull Times story. 

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