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Bridgeport Man Injured During Home Invasion Bridgeport Man Injured During Home Invasion
Bridgeport Man Injured During Home Invasion BRIDGEPORT, Conn. -- Bridgeport police said a home invasion early this morning left a local man injured, according to the Connecticut Post. During the incident, which occurred around 8 a.m. on Charles Street, three armed men forced their way into an apartment and struck the resident in the face several times, according to the Connecticut Post. He was able to flee to a nearby store. Police are investigating the incident, said the Connecticut Post. Click here to read the entire Connecticut Post story.

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News
First Presbyterian Church Of Yorktown Named An Earth Care Congregation First Presbyterian Church Of Yorktown Named An Earth Care Congregation
First Presbyterian Church Of Yorktown Named An Earth Care Congregation YORKTOWN, N.Y. -- First Presbyterian Church of Yorktown has been certified as an Earth Care Congregation by Presbyterian Church's Environmental Ministries through February 2017. The certification is designed to recognize churches that make the commitment to take seriously God’s charge to “till and keep” the garden. It also honors churches that make that commitment and encourages others to follow their example.  “It is exciting that First Presbyterian Church of Yorktown is dedicated to intentional care of, and action for, God’s earth. The congregation’s activities and commitment will inspire …

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by K Reakes
Neighbors
Donate In Blood Drive At Eastchester Middle School Donate In Blood Drive At Eastchester Middle School
Donate In Blood Drive At Eastchester Middle School EASTCHESTER, N.Y. -- Just one pint of blood helps to save the lives of three people. If those numbers inspire you to donate, the Red Cross will hold a blood drive March 31 at the Eastchester Middle School.According to the Red Cross:  Every two seconds someone in the U.S. needs blood. Approximately 36,000 units of red blood cells are needed every day in the U.S. Nearly 7,000 units of platelets and 10,000 units of plasma are needed daily in the U.S. Nearly 21 million blood components are transfused each year in the U.S. The average red blood cell transfusion is approximately 3 pints. The bloo…

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Events
Author Kevin Powell Visits Issac E. Young Middle School Author Kevin Powell Visits Issac E. Young Middle School
Author Kevin Powell Visits Issac E. Young Middle School NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. -- Students at the Issac E. Young Middle School in New Rochelle have been preparing for weeks for a special visit by social commentator, political activist, and author Kevin Powell on Thursday, March 24. His book, "The Education of Kevin Powell: A Boy's Journey into Manhood," explores how overcoming adversity helps shape a person's ability to become resilient and responsible adults.  Students in Seventh and Eighth Grades have been preparing for Powell's visit with classroom lessons, lunchtime reading groups, and after-school book clubs for the last several weeks.…

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Lifestyle
Boy Scout Camp Offers Fun, Adventure Boy Scout Camp Offers Fun, Adventure
Boy Scout Camp Offers Fun, Adventure YONKERS, N.Y. -- Before long it will be summer and that means that Boy Scouts from across the area will be heading to their summer camp, Camp Waubeek, including the scouts from Troop 4 in Bronxville/ Yonkers.The camp, which runs from July 3 to July 16, located a few miles north of the Lake George exit on the Northway, offers scouts ages 10 to 12-year-old two weeks of living in the wilderness and roughing it. Events include everything from horseback riding swimming and kayaking to sailing, waterskiing and rafting, in addition to much more. The troop has been taking part in the camp each sum…

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News
Expect Lane Closures For Tappan Zee Bridge Maintenance Work Expect Lane Closures For Tappan Zee Bridge Maintenance Work
Expect Lane Closures For Tappan Zee Bridge Maintenance Work The New York Thruway Authority said new overnight lane closures on the Tappan Zee Bridge will take place Tuesday through early Saturday, March 26, for bridge maintenance work.The southbound lane closures include the following:  Tuesday, March 22: 10 pm. -- one right lane until 5 a.m. Wednesday, March 23: 8 p.m. -- two left lanes from exit 12 to exit 11 until 10 p.m.; then one right lane. Thursday, March 24: 10 p.m. – one right lane until 5 a.m. Friday, March 25: 10 p.m. – one right lane until 5 a.m. All lane closures are subject to change due to traffic, weather or emergency situations.  V…

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Events
Spring Concert Features Students From Mount Vernon School Of Music Spring Concert Features Students From Mount Vernon School Of Music
Spring Concert Features Students From Mount Vernon School Of Music MOUNT VERNON, N.Y. -- The sounds of beautiful music will be heard during an afternoon of jazz and classical selections performed by students of the Mount Vernon School of Music on Saturday, April 9.The students, from toddlers to seniors, will perform at 2 p.m. at the Mount Vernon Public Library in the Grace Greene Baker Community Room.  The school strives to spread the transformative power of music by providing superior music instruction, both vocal and instrumental in all genres of music.  Light refreshments will be served. All are invited. Call 913-668-1840, ext. 236.  The library is at …

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Letter To The Editor: A New Threat To Putnam County Lakes Letter To The Editor: A New Threat To Putnam County Lakes
Letter To The Editor: A New Threat To Putnam County Lakes PUTNAM, N.Y. -- The Putnam Daily Voice accepts signed and original letters to the editor up to 350 words. To submit your letter, email putnam@dailyvoice,com. Putnam County is known for its beautiful lakes and waterways. However, if we don’t work together to protect them, it might be too late to save them.  Aquatic invasive species have been found in some of our lakes. I would like to caution boaters, in advance of this year’s boating season, that aquatic invasive species, such as Eurasian water milfoil, Asian clams, and zebra mussels, can be spread between waterways.  These are viruses that…

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by Bill Gouldman
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Letter To The Editor: Pudding Street/Taconic Intersection Needs Overpass Letter To The Editor: Pudding Street/Taconic Intersection Needs Overpass
Letter To The Editor: Pudding Street/Taconic Intersection Needs Overpass PUTNAM, N.Y. -- The Putnam Daily Voice accepts signed and original letters to the editor up to 350 words. To submit your letter, email putnam@dailyvoice.com. Four more high-speed accidents have occurred in the past two weeks at the Pudding Street/Taconic Intersection.  How much more delay will occur before an overpass will move to the top of the priority list for the governor, our elected officials and the DOT?  I am glad to hear that there has been so much talk about this need for an overpass lately but seeing will be believing.  Our former State Senator Terry Gipson understood its' impor…

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by Ralph Smith
Police & Fire
Nanuet Man Pulled Over For Speeding Charged With DWI In Ramapo Nanuet Man Pulled Over For Speeding Charged With DWI In Ramapo
Nanuet Man Pulled Over For Speeding Charged With DWI In Ramapo RAMAPO, N.Y. -- A Nanuet man was arrested for driving while intoxicated Sunday, March 20, at 3:30 a.m., after Ramapo police stopped the driver for traveling southbound in the northbound lane on Route 45. According to police, the unidentified 32-year-old man had a blood alcohol content more than twice the legal limit of 0.08 percent. He was arrested and released after posting bail following arraignment by the Ramapo Justice court. Also on Sunday, Ramapo police investigated six motor vehicles accident, responded to 75 calls for service; six medical emergencies; seven alarm activations; two fi…

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