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Newburgh Residents Warned Of Water Contamination Newburgh Residents Warned Of Water Contamination
Newburgh Residents Warned Of Water Contamination NEWBURGH, N.Y. -- Newburgh's City Manager Michael Ciaravino declared a state of emergency on Monday after high levels of a contaminant were discovered in the drinking water source, said Time Warner Cable News. Ciaravino said the city switched from using Lake Washington water to Brown's Pond and the Catskills Aqueduct after high levels of the pollutant known as PFOS were discovered during testing in Silver Stream and the lake, said TWC News. While the amount of contaminants found are considered below the federal cutoff levels, Ciaravino added that under new EPA rules coming into effect soon,…

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Stratford Residents Win Fight Against AAA Building In Neighborhood Stratford Residents Win Fight Against AAA Building In Neighborhood
Stratford Residents Win Fight Against AAA Building In Neighborhood STRATFORD, Conn. -- — A group of Stratford residents against developers building a AAA towing operations center to park and service its towing fleet in its neighborhood have won their battle in court, according to the Connecticut Post. The center, approved last year by the Stratford Zoning Commission for 382 Ferry Boulevard, was struck down by Superior Court Judge Dale Radcliffe, who ruled the town was wrong to approve the center for the area, said the Connecticut Post. The residents, mostly from Homestead and Willow Avenues, said they were not against the center, but rather they were again…

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Progressive Gallery Tour Ends With Stop In Wilton Progressive Gallery Tour Ends With Stop In Wilton
Progressive Gallery Tour Ends With Stop In Wilton WILTON, Conn. -- The Cultural Alliance of Fairfield County will make its final stop on the Progressive Gallery Tour of Coastal Fairfield County on Wednesday, May 4, at BrownGrotta Arts in Wilton. The event, which runs from 4 to 6 p.m. at 276 Ridgefield Road, coincides with the gallery’s once-a-year "Art in the Barn" exhibition.  This year’s theme is Artboom: Celebrating Artists Mid-Century, Mid-Career. The exhibit will run today through May 8.  Artboom features artists born near the center of the last century, between 1946 and 1964. Considered Baby Boomers; the youngest of whom r…

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Murphy Introduces Long Island Sound Investment Plan Murphy Introduces Long Island Sound Investment Plan
Murphy Introduces Long Island Sound Investment Plan FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- After decades of overdevelopment and pollution that have threatened the water quality and health of Long Island Sound, U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) Monday released his Long Island Sound Investment Plan designed to protect and preserve the Sound for generations to come. Murphy’s plan highlights the critical ecological and economical contributions that Long Island Sound makes to Connecticut and calls for $860 million in funding for federal programs that invest in Long Island Sound’s coastal habitats, coastal resilience, clean water and beaches, and fishing industr…

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Mount Vernon To Hold Annual National Senior Health, Fitness Day Mount Vernon To Hold Annual National Senior Health, Fitness Day
Mount Vernon To Hold Annual National Senior Health, Fitness Day MOUNT VERNON, N.Y. -- Join the Mount Vernon Senior Program for a day of health and fitness during the 23rd annual National Senior Health & Fitness Day on Monday, May 25, at the Mount Vernon Armory.Residents who would like to attend should be enrolled in the Mount Vernon Senior Program either at the Doles Senior Program at 250 South 6th Ave., 914-665-2447; or at the Mount Vernon Armory, 144 N. Fourth Ave., 914-665-2315. Participants should come dressed to exercise. Events, which run from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., includes lunch, health lectures and information, and an exercise program.  To regis…

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Rep. Engel Welcomes Mount Vernon High School Students to Capitol Rep. Engel Welcomes Mount Vernon High School Students to Capitol
Rep. Engel Welcomes Mount Vernon High School Students to Capitol MOUNT VERNON, N.Y. -- U.S. Rep. Eliot Engel (Westchester/Bronx) recently met with students from Mount Vernon High School on the steps of the Capitol.During the visit with the students, who ranged in ages from 15 to 17, Engel discussed his work in Congress on behalf of the Mount Vernon community. 

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Public Gets Chance To Express Views On Mount Vernon School Budget Public Gets Chance To Express Views On Mount Vernon School Budget
Public Gets Chance To Express Views On Mount Vernon School Budget MOUNT VERNON, N.Y. -- The Mount Vernon Board of Education will hold a public hearing on the superintendent's proposed budget for 2016-17 on Tuesday, May 3, at Holmes Elementary School.The meeting, which begins at 6:30 p.m. will begin with the public hearing on the budget, followed by the regular board meeting.  There will be an opportunity for public comment during the meeting. Resident who would like to speak, need to sign up with the District Clerk by 4 p.m. on Tuesday, May 3. Sign up is available by phone at (914)-665-5235, or by email at rmccormack@mtvernoncsd.org. The complete agenda f…

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Mount Vernon Mayor Participates in Job Shadow Day at City Hall Mount Vernon Mayor Participates in Job Shadow Day at City Hall
Mount Vernon Mayor Participates in Job Shadow Day at City Hall MOUNT VERNON, N.Y. -- Mount Vernon Mayor Richard Thomas recently participated in Job Shadow Day with students from Grace Baptist Church who got a behind the scenes look inside what it takes to run a city. Justin Bozier was selected to shadow the mayor for the day that was full of informative and fast-paced activities.  Bozier met with students from Holmes School who read their essays for career day, sat in on meetings about future plans for the city and helped coordinate our "My Brother’s Keeper," kick-off by reading the pledge in front of a crowd on the steps of City Hall.   “Jus…

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College of New Rochelle Roundtable Discusses Women’s Leadership College of New Rochelle Roundtable Discusses Women’s Leadership
College of New Rochelle Roundtable Discusses Women’s Leadership NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. -- Leading women in education, industry and government emphasized the importance of empowerment and advancement for women during a recent regional roundtable discussion at The College of New Rochelle.CNR President Judith Huntington and New York State Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul co-chaired the event, which was part of a state-wide initiative by the governor created by Governor Andrew Cuomo at addressing barriers preventing women from achieving leadership roles and inspiring the next generation of young women to aim higher.  Participants underscored the need for women to seek out …

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'Putnam After Dark' Discusses Stone Chambers 'Putnam After Dark' Discusses Stone Chambers
'Putnam After Dark' Discusses Stone Chambers PUTNAM VALLEY, N.Y. -- The Putnam Valley Grange will hold "Putnam After Dark" to explore the world of the unknown found in the stone chambers scattered throughout the area on Friday, May 6.Hosted by Megalithic researcher Renée J. Fleury of the Keltic Energy Paranormal Research and Investigation, the event will focus on the stone chambers that are hiding in plain sight obscured behind brambles and weeds.  Fleury will discuss who built them, how old they are and the mysteries behind the chambers. She will also discuss the paranormal connection.  Fleury said she has been interested i…

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