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Trumbull Man Allowed To Sue State Over Mishandled Divorce Case Trumbull Man Allowed To Sue State Over Mishandled Divorce Case
Trumbull Man Allowed To Sue State Over Mishandled Divorce Case TRUMBULL, Conn. -- A Trumbull man will be able to sue the state after receiving approval from the state House and Senate following a seven-year fight to do so, according to the Connecticut Post. Daniel Lynch was denied the right to sue the state in a case involving what he says was a mishandling of his right to recover damages from an attorney, the Post said. The case stemmed from Lynch's 2009 divorce proceeding in which he said the attorney, Stanley Goldstein, committed misconduct and missed deadline filings, said the Connecticut Post. Lynch will seek at least $200,000 in his suit against…

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Isaac E. Young Middle School Helps Ecuadorean Earthquake Victims Isaac E. Young Middle School Helps Ecuadorean Earthquake Victims
Isaac E. Young Middle School Helps Ecuadorean Earthquake Victims NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. -- Students and teachers at Isaac E. Young Middle School in New Rochelle recently worked together to gather needed supplies to help victims affected by the devastating earthquake that recently hit Ecuador. The group made contributions of different items needed in the affected areas, including canned food, disposable diapers, dry beans, blankets, toiletries, along with monetary contributions. 

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Mount Vernon Foreclosure Auction Yields $2.4 Million Mount Vernon Foreclosure Auction Yields $2.4 Million
Mount Vernon Foreclosure Auction Yields $2.4 Million MOUNT VERNON, N.Y. -- A variety of 33 properties owned by Mount Vernon for nonpayment of taxes and other fees, raised more than $2.4 million at an auction, according to Lohud.com. The 33 properties in the May 4 auction, included churches, homes and vacant lots and will net city around $1 million after expenses, said Lohud.com. Three properties didn't sell, so the city will work with interested buyers who offered below the bid price to seek the best offer. One of the hot properties was the former headquarters of the Jonas Brothers Studios which sold for $310,000 with a starting bid of $65,00…

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VA Hudson Valley Spotlights Animal Therapy VA Hudson Valley Spotlights Animal Therapy
VA Hudson Valley Spotlights Animal Therapy CORTLANDT, N.Y. -- VA Hudson Valley goes to the dogs May 16 to May 21 when it partners with Hearts 4 Heroes to bring a Canine Handling Clinic for veterans and active-duty military members at the Franklin D. Roosevelt Montrose campus of the VA Hudson Valley Health Care System. The clinic, presented by Hearts 4 Heroes will take place in the courtyard behind Building 15 at the Montrose location at 2094 Albany Post Road, from 10 a.m.to 4:30 p.m. daily.  The clinic is free to veterans and active-duty military members and will also include an agility course for the animals. The event is a partners…

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Croton Committee Launches Survey On Expanding Natural Gas Service Croton Committee Launches Survey On Expanding Natural Gas Service
Croton Committee Launches Survey On Expanding Natural Gas Service CROTON-ON-HUDSON, N.Y. --Croton’s Sustainability Committee is asking residents to take a survey to assess interest and feasibility for extending natural gas lines into parts of Croton-On-Hudson lacking gas service. Currently, about two-thirds of Croton has gas service, but 1,079 homes or businesses do not.  Residents interested in taking the survey, should click here.  Both Con Edison and New York State are now providing incentives to install new gas lines and gas-fired boilers and furnaces. If enough people on a street would like gas, the cost to install the new lines could cost little or …

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Astorino Urges County Residents To Take The 'Bone Marrow Challenge' Astorino Urges County Residents To Take The 'Bone Marrow Challenge'
Astorino Urges County Residents To Take The 'Bone Marrow Challenge' Westchester County Executive Robert P. Astorino is encouraging all businesses, as well as county employees, to participate in the "Be the Match Corporate Challenge" taking place through Friday, May 13. Operated by the National Marrow Donor Program, Be the Match is the world’s largest and most diverse bone marrow registry for connecting transplant patients diagnosed with leukemia, lymphoma and sickle cell anemia with donors. For the corporate challenge, volunteers can either register as a potential donor or give financial support to the organization. The process to become a donor…

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Mahopac Library Remembers Holocaust With Concert Mahopac Library Remembers Holocaust With Concert
Mahopac Library Remembers Holocaust With Concert MAHOPAC, N.Y. -- The Mahopac Public Library welcomes Jason Jacob and Nikki Langhorne, also known as TerraDuo, for a concert of music in remembrance of the Holocaust on Sunday, May 22.The event, which is part of the library’s 2016 BAMM (Books, Art, Music in Mahopac) Concert Series, will feature musical selections including the theme from the movie Exodus, Four Macedonian Pieces by Miroslav Tadic, and Eight Jewish Melodies for flute and guitar. A video presentation created by Jacobs will complement the concert.  TerraDuo is an innovative chamber ensemble based in the New York Metropolitan area…

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Stamford Bicyclist, 72, Hit By Car Stamford Bicyclist, 72, Hit By Car
Stamford Bicyclist, 72, Hit By Car STAMFORD, Conn. -- A Stamford man is listed in critical condition after a being hit by a car while riding his bike this morning on Tresser Boulevard, according to NBC Connecticut. According to police, Abdul Aziz, 72, was in the crosswalk, approaching Edith Sherman Drive when he was hit by a person driving a 2004 Toyota Sienna, NBC Connecticut said. Police said Aziz was not wearing a helmet. The driver remained at the scene, added NBC Connecticut. Click here to read the NBC Connecticut story. 

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Crowdfunding Events Planned For May At Westport Library Crowdfunding Events Planned For May At Westport Library
Crowdfunding Events Planned For May At Westport Library WESTPORT, Conn. -- The Westport Library will offer two programs in May aimed at educating residents on using crowdfunding sites such as Kickstarter to raise money for a project or business.  The first program, from 6 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, May 11, "Is Crowdfunding Right for Your Business?," will feature attorney and author Cliff Ennico. He will discuss the pros and cons of crowdfunding under new SEC regulations and will talk about his book "The Crowdfunding Handbook: Raise Money for Your Small Business or Startup Using Equity Funding Portals."  Advance registration with S…

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Expect Lane Closures On Route 108 In Shelton Through Wednesday Expect Lane Closures On Route 108 In Shelton Through Wednesday
Expect Lane Closures On Route 108 In Shelton Through Wednesday SHELTON, Conn. -- Commuters can expect lane closures on Route 108 in Shelton due to a resurfacing project beginning Monday, May 9 and running through Wednesday, May 11, according to the Connecticut Department of Transportation.The project consists of resurfacing 1.26 miles. Motorists can expect lane closures from Pine Street to under a mile south of Meadow Street. Traffic control personnel and signing patterns will be utilized to guide motorists through the work zone.  The work will take place from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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