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Former EMS Coordinator In Bridgeport Charged In Sexual Assault
BRIDGEPORT, Conn. -- Bridgeport Hospital officials said they were not aware of any wrongdoing by a former EMS coordinator after his arrest Friday, April 8, on charges of sexually assaulting four men and photographing others at the hospital’s nursing school, according to the Connecticut Post.
Barry Barkinsky, 62, of Franklin Street, Stamford, was charged with four counts of fourth-degree sexual assault and 10 counts of voyeurism, the Connecticut Post reported. He was released on $100,000 bond.
When confronted by police, Barkinsky admitted his involvement and turned over more than 2,000 phot…
Team 26 Cyclists Riding From Sandy Hook To Capitol To Raise Awareness
NEWTOWN, Conn. -- Team 26, a group of cyclists from Newtown, and beyond, will embark Saturday, April 9, on its fourth ride from Sandy Hook to the U.S. Capitol to honor the 20 children and six educators killed on Dec.14, 2012, and to raise awareness of the nation’s gun violence epidemic. Team 26 will depart from Newtown’s Edmond Town Hall and their ride will take them through communities throughout the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic and conclude at the U.S. Capitol, where they will urge Congress to finally pass commonsense legislation to reduce gun violence.
U.S. Rep. Elizabeth Esty, D-Conn 5th D…
College Of New Rochelle Prepares For Annual Strawberry Festival
NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. -- Everything strawberry from chocolates to shortcake will be found when the College of New Rochelle (CNR) holds its 44th annual Strawberry Festival on Sunday, May 1. A fun-filled day of outdoor activities, music, entertainment and strawberry treats, the event will take place between noon and 5 p.m. on Maura Lawn, on the New Rochelle Campus at 29 Castle Place. Admission is free; however there is a charge for food, games, and rides.
Events will include face painting, a sports challenge, a photo booth, a bouncy house for the little ones and many more attractions! New act…
Bedford 'Run For The Hills' 5K Supports Local Groups
BEDFORD HILLS, N.Y. -- The Bedford Hills Neighborhood Association will hold its annual “Run for the Hills” 5K race on Saturday, April 9, beginning at 8:30 a.m. at the Depot Plaza.The race, for young and old, challenges local runners to a grueling, steep and not always paved 5K road race in the historic hamlet of Bedford Hills, and acts as a fundraiser for the association.
Motorists should expect delays and detours during the run, police said.
Funds from the event helps supports local and town organizations such as the Bedford Hills Free Library, Katonah-Bedford Hills Ambulance Corp, Bedfor…
Woman Charged With Attacking Security Guards At Stamford Town Center
STAMFORD, Conn. -- A 26-year-old Bridgeport woman was arrested for assaulting three security guards Thursday after, police said, she was caught shoplifting from Victoria’s Secret in the Stamford Town Center mall, according to the Stamford Advocate.
According to police, Alexandra Mayans, of Trumbull Avenue, was spotted placing clothing inside a foil-lined carrier before leaving the store without paying, reported the Stamford Advocate. When a security guard stopped Mayans, she began yelling loudly at him, according to the Stamford Advocate. Two other security guards then tried to intervene whe…
