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Eastchester Police Officer Helps Deliver Baby In Taxi Eastchester Police Officer Helps Deliver Baby In Taxi
Eastchester Police Officer Helps Deliver Baby In Taxi EASTCHESTER, N.Y. -- A New Rochelle baby came into the world in the back seat of a taxi with the help of a an Eastchester police officer on Monday, April 18, according to Westchester News 12. When Officer Nick Louros responded to the corner of New Rochelle and California roads, expecting to find an accident, instead, he found Nancy Riley of New Rochelle in labor in the backseat of a taxi. Louros, who is also the chief of operations for the Eastchester Volunteer Ambulance Corps, got right to work delivering the baby, his first, said Westchester News 12. Shortly there after Eachester EMS arri…

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Owner Desperate To Find Missing Dog From Suffern/Mahwah Area Owner Desperate To Find Missing Dog From Suffern/Mahwah Area
Owner Desperate To Find Missing Dog From Suffern/Mahwah Area SUFFERN, N.Y. -- The owner of Molly, a yellow lab is desperate to have their dog returned home.  Molly is missing from the Suffern/Mahwah border in the West Ward section. Call the Suffern Police at 845-357-2300 or the Mahwah Police at 201-529-1000. 

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Chinese To Tour Rockland As Part Of Economic Development Effort Chinese To Tour Rockland As Part Of Economic Development Effort
Chinese To Tour Rockland As Part Of Economic Development Effort NEW CITY, N.Y. -- Rockland County Executive Ed Day’s promise to bring new business and tourism to Rockland County is reaching as far away as China as a busload of 30 Chinese nationals will spend Wednesday, April 20, on a tour designed to show them what the county has to offer. The visitors include businesspeople and Chinese-speaking tour operators. They will take a tour designed to show them that Rockland can be both a tourist destination as well as a potential location for new businesses.  “We want them to see that Rockland is close to New York City and has wonderful places to visit,” Day s…

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Help Hudson Valley Non-Profits Win $2K By Voting Online Help Hudson Valley Non-Profits Win $2K By Voting Online
Help Hudson Valley Non-Profits Win $2K By Voting Online BREWSTER, N.Y. -- One minute can make all the difference to three of the region’s non-profits, thanks to Tompkins Mahopac Bank’s Community Minute Challenge.  During the challenge, which runs from May 5 to May 19, a three-round, social media contest, members of the public are invited to choose their favorite one-minute video by a select group of Hudson Valley non-profits, posted on Tompkins Mahopac Bank’s Facebook page.  The organization that earns the most votes in each round of the contest’s two-week run will win $2,000.  For each phase of the Community Minute Challenge, six named local n…

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Minor Derailment At New Canaan Station Blamed On Faulty Switch Minor Derailment At New Canaan Station Blamed On Faulty Switch
Minor Derailment At New Canaan Station Blamed On Faulty Switch NEW CANAAN, Conn. -- Metro-North officials said a faulty switch caused the derailment of a Metro-North train on April 14 in New Canaan, according to the Connecticut Post. According to a preliminary investigation, a one-eighth inch gap in a switch that allows trains to change tracks caused the wheel's flange to climb upward in the inner-side of the rail, Metro-North spokesman Aaron Donovan told the Connecticut Post. No passengers were aboard the train, which partially blocked the track leading to the station for much of the day.  Following the incident, State Sen. Toni Boucher expressed con…

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New Canaan's Grace Farms Foundation Accepts Space Grants Applications New Canaan's Grace Farms Foundation Accepts Space Grants Applications
New Canaan's Grace Farms Foundation Accepts Space Grants Applications NEW CANAAN, Conn. -- Nonprofit organizations looking for space to have special events, classes or other events may want to consider applying to the Grace Farms Foundation, which is accepting applications for its space grant program. Grace Farms Foundation serves as a nexus for nonprofits by offering the farm as a place where groups pursuing initiatives in a variety of fields can carry out their important work alongside each other. It is its hope the exchange of knowledge between the different group will encourage new ideas and connections to advance shared goals of the Foundation’s core initi…

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Blumenthal Praises Putting Harriet Tubman On $20 Bill Blumenthal Praises Putting Harriet Tubman On $20 Bill
Blumenthal Praises Putting Harriet Tubman On $20 Bill FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) said Wednesday he is pleased with the Department of Treasury's announcement that it will feature Harriet Tubman on the $20 bill. “Harriet Tubman is the right face for the $20 bill," he said. "Harriet Tubman hopefully will be followed by other distinguished women who symbolize the lifetime accomplishments, economic power and professional distinction of so many women. The diversity of our currency should reflect the diversity of our country. Women and African-Americans have made immense and enduring contributions to our nation…

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Fairfield's St. Thomas School Offers Online Auction, Spring Benefit Fairfield's St. Thomas School Offers Online Auction, Spring Benefit
Fairfield's St. Thomas School Offers Online Auction, Spring Benefit FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic School is embracing technology as a way to raise money for the school through its auction website, www.bidpal.net/springtoauction. The online auction is part of the school’s only fundraising event and features two packages to the 2016 Summer Olympics Games in Rio de Janeiro, which include tickets to the opening ceremonies. The auction also includes more than 200 items and experiences, such as Hamilton tickets, golf at Trump Ferry Point, and dinners at Bonda, Harlan Social and the James Beard House.  “We are thankful to the sizable contributio…

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Brookfield Zoning Commission To Make Decision on Renaissance Brookfield Zoning Commission To Make Decision on Renaissance
Brookfield Zoning Commission To Make Decision on Renaissance BROOKFIELD, Conn. -- Public hearings regarding the planned Renaissance apartment building on Federal Road in Ridgefield have been closed by the Brookfield Zoning Commission, according to WLAD.com.Now, all that is needed is a decision on the newly amended submitted plan by the developer, to meet residents concerns, said WLAD.com. The plan originally called for a six-story building, with no retail space. The new plan is no longer considered affordable housing because less apartments are being proposed, according to the developer's attorney. The Zoning Commission has 65 days to approve or deny …

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Kids Experience Fun With Dogs, Movies, Music At Scarsdale Library Kids Experience Fun With Dogs, Movies, Music At Scarsdale Library
Kids Experience Fun With Dogs, Movies, Music At Scarsdale Library SCARSDALE, N.Y. -- Dogs, music and movies are all part of the upcoming events for kids at the Scarsdale Library.Events include the following: Nancie Schnur brings her Kiddie Kabaret, the popular monthly program for toddlers ages 18 months to 3 years to the library on Tuesday, April 26, at 10:30 a.m. The program uses puppets and songs, both traditional and original, for the enjoyment of both children and caregivers.  On Thursday, April 28, at 4 p.m., Needlemania!, a crochet club for kids in grades 3 and up will meet. Children have an opportunity to learn the basics or show off their existing…

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