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Westchester Children's Museum Officially Opens in Rye RYE, N.Y. -- A gathering of current and founding board members of the Westchester Children’s Museum came together on Tuesday, April 12, to cut the ribbon to officially open the doors of the museum, now open year round. The Museum features 6,500-square-feet of exhibit and program space. The museum has the following features: KEVA Planks Construction and Design Zone Build Your Own Roller Coaster in the Con Edison Energy Gallery The Toddler Beach in the Curry Automotive Gallery Reading Zone, sponsored by the Make a Difference with Loukoumi Foundation Makerspaces exploring science and creativ…

by K Reakes

04/13/2016

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Shelton To Hold Another Meeting For Public Regarding Long Hill Condos SHELTON, Conn. -- More than 100 residents concerned about added traffic and hazards to the wetlands attended the Shelton Planning and Zoning Commission meeting on Tuesday, April 12, regarding the proposed construction of 18 condominiums on Long Hill Avenue, according to the Shelton Herald. Most of the residents left disappointed when commissioners voted to continue the public portion of the meeting until their May 10 meeting so they would have time to review a revised plan and traffic study submitted by the project's attorney, said the Shelton Herald. In addition, residents were frustrated …

by K Reakes

04/13/2016

Police & Fire

Alleged Domestic Dispute In Trumbull Leads To Arrest TRUMBULL, Conn. -- An Ash Circle man was arrested by Trumbull police following a domestic dispute Saturday, April 9 with his girlfriend, during which he punched a hole in the couple's bedroom door, according to the Trumbull Times. Charles Ciambriello, 28, was charged with third-degree criminal mischief and disorderly conduct after police arrived at the residence to find he allegedly destroyed several rooms in the house, as well as punching the door during the fight, said the Trumbull Times. Police said the woman called 911 from a closet in the home where she was hiding, according to the Tru…

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04/13/2016

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Enjoy The 'Great Outdoors' With Walk At Nyack's Hook Mountain State Park NYACK, N.Y. -- Residents from throughout the area can enjoy a day outdoors by joining experienced Rockland County trail guides for a free fitness trail walk on Sunday, April 17 at Hook Mountain State Park in Nyack.The walk, which runs from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., led by Nice McLean, will challenge participants during the difficult 8-mile round-trip fitness walk with some steep uphill walking. The walk will begin from the Firehouse at Rockland Lake State Park. Walkers will hike all the way up the mountain then proceed down to Nyack Beach and return to the Firehouse along the flat river trail. Mc…

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04/13/2016

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WalletHub: Connecticut Ranks 4th As Most Financially Savvy State BRIDGEPORT, Conn. -- When it comes to having money smarts, most people give themselves a "C" or lower. Luckily, Connecticut happens to rank high when it comes to residents with money savvy, earning fourth place in the country according to an in-depth analysis by WalletHub of 2016's Most & Leasts Financially Savvy States. The highest ranking state in the analysis was Minnesota and the lowest was Missouri. New York came in fifth place; New Jersey landed in eighth place; Massachusetts was sixth, and Rhode Island was 21st. The website undertook the analysis because April is Financ…

by K Reakes

04/13/2016

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Danbury To Use RoboCall Survey About Internet Service DANBURY, Conn. -- Danbury residents can expect to receive a robocall from the city beginning today (Wednesday, April 13) asking them to answer six questions about receiving $15 a month fiber-optic Internet service, according to WLAD.com. Mayor Mark Boughton proposed the idea of the cheaper service, in part, so all residents could receive Internet service. Before moving forward with the plan, city officials want to make sure residents are interested in receiving the service, according to WLAD.com. They are hoping at least half of the city's residents will take the time to respond, said WLAD.…

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04/13/2016

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Danbury Congresswoman Esty Calls For Passage Of Paycheck Fairness Act DANBURY, Conn. -- Congresswoman Elizabeth Esty, recognized Equal Pay Day Tuesday by reminding residents the date is important because it symbolizes how far into the new year women must work (combined with their last year's pay) to earn what men earned in the previous year. Equal Pay Day was originated by the National Committee on Pay Equity in 1996 as a public awareness event to illustrate the gap between men's and women's wages. Esty, who represents the 5th District, which includes much of northeastern Connecticut, including the towns of Bethel, Brookfield, Danbury, New Fairfield, Newtown …

by K Reakes

04/13/2016

Police & Fire

Southport Man Found With Empties In Car Charged With DUI In Westport WESTPORT, Conn. — Westport police arrested a Southport man on charges of driving under the influence early Sunday, April 10, after stopping him for failing to signal and not having a license plate light, police said.Michael Dowd, 55, was arrested after officers smelled alcohol coming from the car after the traffic stop, police said. Officers said they found empty beer cans and an empty wine bottle during a search of the inside of the car, police said. Dowd failed all of the standard field sobriety tests and was taken into custody, police said. Police said he refused to submit to a breath te…

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04/13/2016

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State Senate OKs Carlucci Bill To Make Organ-Donation Law Permanent CLARKSTOWN, N.Y. -- State Sen. David Carlucci (D-Rockland/Westchester) who has been working to make sure residents in need of organ transplants receive a donor organ, announced today that the Senate has passed the bill he wrote and presented to permanently extend Lauren’s Law. Lauren’s Law, first passed in 2012, has worked to increase the number of eligible organ donors in New York. The law is named after Rockland County native Lauren Shields, who at the age of 7 waited more than a month to receive her lifesaving heart transplant. “I am enormously grateful for the support and dedication Sen…

by K Reakes

04/12/2016

Events

Total Fusion Offers Free Pop-Up Classes HARRISON, N.Y. -- Total Fusion fitness center has opened free “pop-up” classes to offer residents a chance to check out the facilities while getting fit at the same time.The fitness is at 347 Halstead Ave. in the shopping center, pop-up classes for this week include the following: Wednesday, April 13: 9:30 a.m. Yoga Thursday, April 14: 9:30 a.m. TotalFusion Body - 30 miute cycle followed by 30 minute strength training. The pop up classes are free and do not count towards the three free classes offered to new members. To attend, go to www.totalfusionstudios.com go to on the Login/Register …

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04/12/2016

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