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New Canaan Photographer's Picture Picked For Apple Ad Campaign New Canaan Photographer's Picture Picked For Apple Ad Campaign
New Canaan Photographer's Picture Picked For Apple Ad Campaign NEW CANAAN, Conn. -- A recent photograph taken at Compo Beach in Westport by New Canaan native Lane Coder, a professional photographer, has been selected for Apple’s 2016 Shot on the iPhone 6S advertising campaign, according to the New Canaan Advertiser. The shot will appear on billboards, print publications and Apple channels around the world, said the New Canaan Advertiser. In addition to the Apple ad, Coder's work currently is included in the Winter Pictures photo show and also was selected as a Top 10 winner of the 100 Mile Radius Project, a competition where photographers shoot a lands…

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High Falls' Crazy Hat Bingo Offers Fun While Helping The Community High Falls' Crazy Hat Bingo Offers Fun While Helping The Community
High Falls' Crazy Hat Bingo Offers Fun While Helping The Community HIGH FALLS, N.Y. -- Grab the bingo dabbers and get ready to have fun while helping the community at the same time during the annual High Falls’ Crazy Hat Bingo on Saturday, April 9 at the High Meadow High School in Stone Ridge, according to the Poughkeepsie Journal. The annual fundraiser, that helps fund community events including the Christmas Tree Lighting, Green Up Days, the Pet Show in May and A Fair Day in High Falls in July, is so popular that this year it's moving to the high school in order to make room for more Bingo fans, said the Poughkeepsie Journal. In addition to the bingo gam…

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Mayor Says Harrison Works To Resolve Contract For Emergency Services Mayor Says Harrison Works To Resolve Contract For Emergency Services
Mayor Says Harrison Works To Resolve Contract For Emergency Services HARRISON, N.Y. -- Recently, the Town Board has been in discussions with Harrison Emergency Medical Services regarding the management of the town’s emergency service provider. The health and safety of our residents is of paramount concern and has been carefully considered throughout the discussion process. The Town Board is working to resolve any obstacles to an agreement and is confident that, with proper administration and supervision, Harrison EMS will continue to provide emergency services to our residents.  It’s not too late to sign up for the April 10 Harrison Spring Spruce Up Day. If y…

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by Mayor Ron Belmont
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Stratford Stage Has More Time To Secure Grant Money For Theater Stratford Stage Has More Time To Secure Grant Money For Theater
Stratford Stage Has More Time To Secure Grant Money For Theater STRATFORD, Conn. -- A looming deadline of April 8 for the Stratford Stage Group, LLC to secure a $125,000 grant to use in renovating the Shakespeare Theatre has been expanded thanks to help from the State Historic Preservation Office, according to the Stratford Star. Preservation Office officials told the Stratford Star the office will work with the Town Council before deciding if the state grant will be awarded to the group, said the Stratford Star. The grant is contingent on the group receiving site control of the theater from the council, according to the Stratford Star. The council is s…

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Police & Fire
Nichols Fire Department Cleans Up After Car Accident On Merritt Nichols Fire Department Cleans Up After Car Accident On Merritt
Nichols Fire Department Cleans Up After Car Accident On Merritt TRUMBULL, Conn. -- The Nichols Fire Department responded to a car accident with a possible fuel spill on southbound Merritt Parkway in the area of Exit 48 on April 4, fire officials said.Once firefighters arrived on the scene, they found the accident involved one car, fire officials said. Firefighters checked for a fuel spill and remained at  the scene until the accident was cleared. 

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Proposed Budget In Danbury Keeps Taxes Low With 1 Percent Increase Proposed Budget In Danbury Keeps Taxes Low With 1 Percent Increase
Proposed Budget In Danbury Keeps Taxes Low With 1 Percent Increase DANBURY, Conn. -- The proposed 2016-17 budget for Danbury keeps spending increases low at about two percent for salaries and wages, while making sure there are no layoffs or cuts in services to residents, according to WLAD. Mayor Mark Boughton, who presented the budget to the City Council Monday, said the tax increase translates to about $60 a year more for homeowners, said WLAD. The overall budget is $244.1 million, with the education budget increased $2.2 million over last year to $126 million, added WLAD. Click here to read the WLAD story. 

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Stamford Man Charged With Beating Disabled Family Member Stamford Man Charged With Beating Disabled Family Member
Stamford Man Charged With Beating Disabled Family Member STAMFORD, Conn. -- A Stamford man has been charged with beating up a disabled family member after coming home drunk and getting in an argument with the man who suffers from polio, according to the Stamford Advocate. Police said Rangel Hernandez, 37, was charged April 4 with assault on person with a disability, second-degree assault and three counts of risk of injury to a child, for attacking the 37-year-old disabled family member, said the Stamford Advocate. Police told the Stamford Advocate that during the argument Hernandez became enraged and began beating the man. Police said the man was…

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Police & Fire
Five Stratford Residents Displaced Following Fire On Barnum Avenue Five Stratford Residents Displaced Following Fire On Barnum Avenue
Five Stratford Residents Displaced Following Fire On Barnum Avenue STRATFORD, Conn. -- Stratford firefighters doused a fire at a Barnum Avenue building Tuesday that started on the ground floor of the three-story structure, according to the Connecticut Post. Firefighters arrived at the home at 2074 Barnum Ave. around 8:30 p.m. to find a fire on the first-floor of the building, the Connecticut Post reported. They were able to extinguish the fire within 10 minutes after arriving, according to the Connecticut Post. The fire marshal is investigating the cause of the fire, said the Connecticut Post. Fire department officials said five people were left homeless b…

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Brookfield Debates 2.45% Proposed Budget Increase Brookfield Debates 2.45% Proposed Budget Increase
Brookfield Debates 2.45% Proposed Budget Increase BROOKFIELD, Conn. -- Residents bombarded Brookfield officials with questions during a recent public hearing regarding the approximately $63.2 million budget for 2016-17, which includes a proposed tax increase of 2.45 percent, according to the News-Times. In addition to residents complaining about the tax increase, members of the fire department are upset regarding a $150,000 proposed cut to the department's budget, reported the News-Times. First Selectman Steve Dunn, told the News-Times he felt the meeting "got a little out of hand," according to the News-Times. Some items include…

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White Plains Veterans Center Offers Readjustment Counseling White Plains Veterans Center Offers Readjustment Counseling
White Plains Veterans Center Offers Readjustment Counseling WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- Combat Veterans in need of counseling or help readjusting to life in the "real world" can find that help at the White Plains Veteran's Center.Counseling is offered in either individual, group or families settings and includes help for everything from Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome and depression and anxiety to anger management and alcohol and substance abuse problems.  The group's services are totally veteran focused and completely confidential.  Appointments are offered from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and evenings and weekends by appointment. …

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