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Danbury Police Warn Residents Of IRS Scam Danbury Police Warn Residents Of IRS Scam
Danbury Police Warn Residents Of IRS Scam DANBURY, Conn. — The Danbury Police Department is informing residents that they have seen an increase of victims reporting phone calls from people falsely claiming to work for the Internal Revenue Service. The callers are informing residents that the IRS has a warrant for their arrest, and that if the victim pays the “IRS” then it will remove the warrant.  Police are reminding residents that the IRS will never:  Call to demand immediate payment, nor will the agency call about taxes owed without first having mailed you a bill.  Demand that you pay taxes without giving you the opportunity to…

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Events
Sen. Blumenthal Of Greenwich Hails Pioneer In Lyme Disease Cause Sen. Blumenthal Of Greenwich Hails Pioneer In Lyme Disease Cause
Sen. Blumenthal Of Greenwich Hails Pioneer In Lyme Disease Cause GREENWICH, Conn. -- When Richard Blumenthal of Greenwich salutes Dr. Brian A. Fallon as a true pioneer of Lyme disease advocacy at the Time for Lyme gala next month, many others will be hailing the U.S. senator as well.  Blumenthal (D-Conn.) has worked for nearly 20 years with Global Lyme Alliance in Greenwich.  But after years of pushing legislation to help find a cure or better treatments for Lyme disease, Blumenthal is turning the spotlight on someone he described as a “true pioneer in the study of chronic Lyme disease." He salutes Fallon, director of the Lyme and Tick-Borne Disease…

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Trumbull Creates Parking For Non-Residents For Fishing Season Trumbull Creates Parking For Non-Residents For Fishing Season
Trumbull Creates Parking For Non-Residents For Fishing Season TRUMBULL, Conn. -- Trumbull has voted to do away with an annual parking fee put in effect last year that cost out-of-town fishermen $112 to park for the summer, according to the Bridgeport News. The town's Parks and Recreation Department made the move after receiving blow-back from the state's Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, which said it would not stock large amounts of trout if there was not enough fishermen to fish, said the Bridgeport News. Instead of the parking pass, out-of-town fishermen will need a state fishing permit, which they would need anyway, said the Bridg…

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Westport Accepting Applications For Neighborhood Assistance Act Tax Credit Westport Accepting Applications For Neighborhood Assistance Act Tax Credit
Westport Accepting Applications For Neighborhood Assistance Act Tax Credit WESTPORT, Conn. -- Westport is currently accepting applications for the 2016 Neighborhood Assistance Act Tax Credit Program sponsored by the Connecticut Department of Revenue Services. The program is designed to provide funding for municipal and tax exempt organizations by providing a corporation business tax credit for businesses that make cash contributions to these organizations. The tax credit program also allows businesses to claim a state tax credit for cash contributions made to qualifying community programs conducted by tax exempt or municipal agencies.  The types of community progra…

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Rockland County Speeds Up Tax Delinquency Foreclosures Rockland County Speeds Up Tax Delinquency Foreclosures
Rockland County Speeds Up Tax Delinquency Foreclosures CLARKSTOWN, N.Y. -- Rockland County Executive Ed Day and County Attorney Thomas Humbach recently unveiled a new effort to expedite the foreclosure process for nonresidential tax delinquent properties that are confirmed to be vacant.  The new policy recognizes that the county is permitted to legally foreclose on land parcels that owe real property taxes in two years instead of three years. The new policy also allows the county to seek foreclosure against property owners who breach pre-arranged installment payment agreements in a timely fashion. "This new policy will help to alleviate th…

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Nyack Hospital Expansion Targets Emergency Department, Medical Village Nyack Hospital Expansion Targets Emergency Department, Medical Village
Nyack Hospital Expansion Targets Emergency Department, Medical Village NYACK, N.Y. -- Nyack Hospital has announced plans to construct a two-story addition that will include a new and expanded emergency department and medical village. The construction will include a complete renovation of the current emergency department, hospital lobby and adjacent corridors. “We are committed to meeting the changing health care needs of those we serve, which includes being responsive to the underserved and vulnerable members of our community,” said Dr. Mark Geller, Nyack Hospital president and CEO. “This initiative will help transform our health care delivery system by integra…

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Self-Storage Facility Planned For Raymark Site In Stratford Self-Storage Facility Planned For Raymark Site In Stratford
Self-Storage Facility Planned For Raymark Site In Stratford STRATFORD, Conn. -- The former Raymark superfund site soon may become a self-storage facility on East Broadway now that the Town of Stratford has agreed to sell the property, according to the Stratford Star. Mayor John Harkins said in a press release the successful redevelopment of the property is crucial, especially with the Environmental Protection Agency on the verge of releasing a comprehensive plan to remediate the remainder of the Raymark properties in Stratford. The redevelopment of the property also will contribute to a reinvigorated economic development corridor along Ferry Boulevar…

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After Attacks, Connecticut Reminds Residents To Report Suspicious Activity After Attacks, Connecticut Reminds Residents To Report Suspicious Activity
After Attacks, Connecticut Reminds Residents To Report Suspicious Activity FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- As intelligence agencies across the country, including the Connecticut Intelligence Center, monitor domestic and international information about the deadly terrorist attack in Brussels, they also are asking residents to be beware, and as always, if you see something, say something.  The center is responsible for analyzing threat information throughout the region. It cannot be emphasized enough the importance that all citizens play in reporting suspicious activity to mitigate future threats, the Connecticut State Police said. To report suspicious activity, call 1-86…

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Mount Vernon Student Finishes Third At National Tournament Mount Vernon Student Finishes Third At National Tournament
Mount Vernon Student Finishes Third At National Tournament MOUNT VERNON, N.Y. -- Crystal McFarlane of Mount Vernon, placed third in the first round of Microsoft's Imagine Cup Earth competition and won $1,000. Several month ago, Microsoft announced a rare and fun event for students to learn to code with NASA science by entering their Imagine Cup Earth coding competition.  The company invited students worldwide to use their free online developer tools and create a game, simulation or story inspired by the types of earth science that NASA and other researchers use every day, said Microsoft Imagine in a statement. Microsoft said McFarlane won with her…

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Curves Holds Food Drive In Mount Pleasant Curves Holds Food Drive In Mount Pleasant
Curves Holds Food Drive In Mount Pleasant THORNWOOD, N.Y. -- Members of Curves can help feed the hungry until the end of March during the 2016 Curves Food Drive at the Thornwood/Pleasantville/Chappaqua Curves. There are three ways to help feed those in need: Donate $30 Drop off a bag of non-perishable foods Bring a friend to Curves and get in for free  Now in its 18th year, the food drive has donated millions of pounds of food over the years to benefit local food banks. Curves is in the Rose Hill Shopping Center, 660 Columbus Drive, Thornwood. Call 914-769-5555 for more information.

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