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Schools
Greenwich Superintendent Will Leave At End Of 2017 School Year Greenwich Superintendent Will Leave At End Of 2017 School Year
Greenwich Superintendent Will Leave At End Of 2017 School Year GREENWICH, Conn. -- Greenwich Public Schools Superintendent William McKersie will not seek renewal of his contract, which expires on June 30, 2017, according to the Greenwich Post. McKersie, who will stay on through the end of the 2017 school year, said he plans to seek other professional opportunities, according to a statement from Board of Education Chair Laura Erickson. Erickson said that McKersie has made a positive impact in the district over the past four years, according to the Greenwich Post. The Board of Education said they plan to seek community input as they begin their search fo…

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Events
Scooter Braun Leads Teen Mental Health Event In Greenwich Scooter Braun Leads Teen Mental Health Event In Greenwich
Scooter Braun Leads Teen Mental Health Event In Greenwich GREENWICH, Conn. -- Parents and teens can attend a free event dealing with the mental health of teens on Thursday at the Arch Street Center. "Stress, Success and Teenage Setbacks: What to Expect the Teen Years" will take place from 6-8 p.m. at the center, 100 Arch St.  The townwide event is targeted toward middle school and high school students and parents, and will focus on the mental health of teens. Through food, music, giveaways and guest speakers, this event will inform and foster dialogue about how to help teens deal and cope with the pressures they face and ways to prevent …

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Police & Fire
Norwalk Police Look For Help In 1977 Murder Case Norwalk Police Look For Help In 1977 Murder Case
Norwalk Police Look For Help In 1977 Murder Case NORWALK, Conn. -- Norwalk police are asking for the public's help in uncovering new leads in the death of Charles Saunders, which occurred April 3, 1977. According to police, at 11:06 p.m., Norwalk police received a call from a female reporting a possible homicide at 68 Woodward Ave. Officer Fred Miller arrived on the scene and was met by three women on the front steps who reported that they are the ones that called the police.  The women said the victim, Charles Saunders, 64, aka Shotgun, was on the floor in the back room. One of the women rented a rear apartment from Saunders and had been…

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News
Support Connection Offers Dutchess, Putnam Support Groups In May Support Connection Offers Dutchess, Putnam Support Groups In May
Support Connection Offers Dutchess, Putnam Support Groups In May YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, N.Y. -- Residents of Putnam and Dutchess counties coping with breast and ovarian cancer can find support and information through upcoming event sponsored by Support Connection Inc., a not-for-profit organization that provides free, confidential support services.The groups focus on topics pertaining to living with cancer through all stages of diagnosis, treatment and post-treatment. They are offered in Westchester, Putnam and Dutchess, and by toll-free teleconference. For a complete calendar of groups at all locations, visit www.supportconnection.org. Advance registration is …

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News
Petition Prompts New Castle Officials To Propose Banning Plastic Bags Petition Prompts New Castle Officials To Propose Banning Plastic Bags
Petition Prompts New Castle Officials To Propose Banning Plastic Bags NEW CASTLE, N.Y. -- After receiving a petition with signatures from more than 400 adults and 450 students, and letters of support from some 20 businesses, endorsing a proposal to eliminate single-use plastic bags in all stores, New Castle officials plan to move forward with the action, according to the Examiner.  Known as the Reusable Bag Initiative, which was proposed by the town’s Sustainable Advisory Board, the plan would also charge customers a 10-cent fee for paper bags. If approved, the measure would make New Castle the fifth town in Westchester County to pass a law regarding the use o…

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Yonkers Police Report Shooting, Stabbing, Chase Yonkers Police Report Shooting, Stabbing, Chase
Yonkers Police Report Shooting, Stabbing, Chase YONKERS, N.Y. -- A 25-year-old local man was shot outside a Yonkers deli and grocery on the corner of Ashburton Avenue and North Broadway on Sunday, according to News 12.Police said the unidentified man was transported to Jacobi Medical Center in the Bronx, where he was in reported to be in serious condition. They have not revealed details surrounding the shooting but did say that he works at the deli, said News 12. In addition to the shooting, other crimes reported in Yonkers on Sunday night included a woman being stabbed, an assault outside a restaurant and a police chase, added News 12. …

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Pleasantville Strong Forum Focuses On Drug Trends Pleasantville Strong Forum Focuses On Drug Trends
Pleasantville Strong Forum Focuses On Drug Trends PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y. -- Pleasantville Strong will host a forum for parents Wednesday, "Hidden in Plain Sight: What Parents Should Know About Current Drug Trends," at the Mount Pleasant Public Library.The event, from 7-9 p.m., will feature Judy Mezey, assistant director for Community Based programs at Student Assistant Services, who will share information on current trends in youth drug use, including items associated with those trends that parents might overlook.  Beverly Pierce, program administrator/supervisor at SAS, will also present a parenting tips presentation. In addition, P…

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News
Tractor-Trailer Hits New Canaan Rail Bridge, Spills Fuel Tractor-Trailer Hits New Canaan Rail Bridge, Spills Fuel
Tractor-Trailer Hits New Canaan Rail Bridge, Spills Fuel NEW CANAAN, Conn. -- Fire officials were concerned about spilled fuel after a tractor-trailer carrying Poland Spring Water bottled water to Florida struck a railroad bridge on Old Stamford Road on Sunday, according to the Connecticut Post. New Canaan Fire Chief Jack Hennessey told the Connecticut Post that the fuel from the truck didn't enter storm drains because of the pitch of the road, which in turn, prevented it from entering the nearby waterway, said the Connecticut Post. A spill cleanup unit from the state Department of Energy and Environmental Protection responded to the scene, and a…

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Drivers Face Closures On Bronx River Parkway Drivers Face Closures On Bronx River Parkway
Drivers Face Closures On Bronx River Parkway WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- Commuters should expect delays due to southbound lane closures on the Bronx River Parkway on Monday, according to the Westchester County Traffic Engineering Division.The closure will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. between Crane Road (Exit 12) and Harney/Strathmore Road (Exit 10) including Pipeline Road and Ardsley Road to accommodate tree trimming.  For more information, call the county Traffic Engineering Division at 914-995-2555.

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Poughkeepsie Seeks Proposals For Main Street Development Poughkeepsie Seeks Proposals For Main Street Development
Poughkeepsie Seeks Proposals For Main Street Development POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. -- The City of Poughkeepsie is seeking high-quality proposals for the purchase and development of two vacant, city-owned parcels at 253 Main Street.   The city is looking for a project design that is appropriate for the downtown area that takes into consideration this prime location.  A pre-proposal meeting will be held on Friday, May 6, at 10 a.m. in the Common Council Chambers, 3rd Floor of City Hall, 62 Civic Center Plaza. All interested parties are required to attend this meeting.  Proposals must be submitted by Friday, May 20 at 3 p.m. Click here for full RFP.

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