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Police & Fire

Two Men Arrested On Drug Charges In Wilton After Traffic Stop WILTON, Conn. -- Two Norwalk men were arrested on drug charges after Wilton officers pulled them over on a motor vehicle violation, police said. During the stop, officers found illegal drugs and packaging materials, police said. Fernando Gutierrez-Franco and Israel Gutierrez-Franco, both 23, were each charged with charged with possession of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, and possession of drugs with intent to sell. They are due in court on May 23.

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05/13/2016

Schools

Greenwich Schools Name Maranan To Finance Post GREENWICH, Conn. -- Patricia Maranan has been named the new finance supervisor for the Greenwich Public Schools, effective Tuesday, according to James Hricay, Greenwich Public Schools managing director of operations. A town of Greenwich employee since 2001, Maranan currently serves as the internal auditor for the town, working in the Comptroller’s Office. “Ms. Maranan’s 15 years with the town in positions of increasing responsibility in the areas of accounting, payroll, finance, auditing and risk management provide solid experience for the position of finance supervisor. Her knowledge of t…

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05/13/2016

Schools

Danbury High Wins State Award For Anti-Violence Campaign DANBURY, Conn. -- Danbury High School was chosen by the State Student Advisory Council on Education and the Commissioner of Education as a “2016 Challenge to Educational Citizenship Award” statewide winner for its anti-violence campaign. At the beginning of the 2015-16 school year, Superintendent Sal Pascarella implemented “Say Something” and “Start with Hello,” programs from Sandy Hook Promise that focus on preventing violence, suicide and fear-inducing threats before they happen. Danbury High School kicked off “Say Something” with a live video stream in September followed by a call-to-a…

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05/13/2016

Police & Fire

Norwalk Officer Arrests Knife-Wielding Suspect High On PCP NORWALK, Conn. -- A Wethersfield man who was high on PCP was arrested by Norwalk police after he was found standing in the middle of New Canaan Avenue yelling at drivers and waving a large knife, according to The Hour. A Norwalk police officer spotted Charles Cannon, 42, and called for backup, the Hour said. When the officer approached Cannon, the suspect waved his knife and ignored multiple requests to drop the knife. Officers said it took four hits with a Taser to bring him down, said The Hour. After his arrest, Cannon told police he had homicidal thoughts and said he was under the influe…

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05/13/2016

Events

Weinberg Nature Center Hosting Spring Ecofest SCARSDALE, N.Y. -- Join the Weinberg Nature Center in Scarsdale for their annual, big-time fun and active outdoor ecofest to kick-off spring on Sunday, May 15 at the center. The event, from noon to 4 p.m., will include live music, animal shows, crafts, face painting, nature hikes, Lenape Village, scavenger hunts and more. Admission is $8 admission; children two are free. For information on upcoming events, click here.

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05/13/2016

Schools

Lourdes Senior Takes First Place In Dutchess Community College Tournament POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. -- Our Lady of Lourdes High School senior Katha Sikka recently took first place at the Dutchess Community College Public Speaking Tournament sponsored by the college’s Performing and Visual Arts Center.In its first year, the tournament was open to DCC students and adjunct high school course participants. Sikka was the only high school student to participate and took first place over the other college students who competed. During the event, participants were required to deliver an informative speech of four to six minutes. Sikka, who spoke on gender disparity and the ineq…

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05/13/2016

Events

Westchester Magazine’s Wine & Food Festival Adds To The Fun WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- During this year's "Westchester Magazine's," 6th annual Wine & Food Festival taking place from June 8 to 12 in Valhalla, food and wine lovers will find more to love at the festival's Grand Tasting Village, which will feature even more fine wines and restaurants than in year’s past. \ The Village is also home to the NewYork-Presbyterian Celebrity Chef Demo Tent where Food Network stars, NBC TODAY Show personalities and local chefs come together to cook up their signature dishes on Saturday, June 11 at the Kensico Dam Plaza. Another exciting new feature wi…

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05/13/2016

Events

Yorktown Workshop Highlights Services For Seniors YORKTOWN, N.Y. -- Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino has announced that attorneys, certified financial planners and geriatric care managers will offer nine free workshops on elder law topics, plus free one-on-one consultations as part of the Yorktown Senior Law Day on Thursday. The event will take place from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Jefferson Village Community Center, 3480 Hill Blvd. Registration is encouraged, but walk-ins are welcome. To sign up call 914-813-6300 or visit www.westchestergov.com. Seniors will sign up for the 15-minute consultations on the day of the event. “Senior Law…

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05/13/2016

Neighbors

Paramedics Surprise Clarkstown Police With Cake CLARKSTOWN, N.Y. -- Local lifesavers from the Rockland Paramedic Services showed appreciation for their fellow first responders on Thursday by dropping off a cake to the Clarkstown Police Department. The paramedics said they wanted to show their support and appreciation for the Clarkstown police. Both organizations said they work extremely well together to provide the best lifesaving medical service to residents.

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05/13/2016

Events

De-Stress At Rhinebeck's Annual Sinterklaas Swap It RHINEBECK, N.Y. -- Fashion lovers who are sick of their current wardrobe, will want to grab some of their old clothes and head to the annual Sinterklass - Love It or Swap It! fundraiser on Sunday, May 15, in Rhinebeck. The annual event from noon to 4 p.m., at the Primrose Hill School, allows residents to bring as many as 20 items of clothing to swap for different clothing. This year, to help de-stress from all the shopping, visitors will receive complimentary mini-massages provided by Izlind. The school is at 6571 Springbrook Ave., Route 9, (across from the Fair Grounds). Izlind Integrati…

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05/13/2016

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