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Stratford Zoning Commission To Discuss Housing At Tonight's Meeting Stratford Zoning Commission To Discuss Housing At Tonight's Meeting
Stratford Zoning Commission To Discuss Housing At Tonight's Meeting STRATFORD, Conn. -- The Stratford Zoning Commission will discuss two proposed housing developments including a condominiums and an apartment complex during Tuesday night's meeting at Town Hall, according to the Stratford Star. The meeting, which begins at 7 p.m., will focus on the plans for five duplex condominiums on Hamilton Ave., and a 71-unit apartment complex on Ferry Boulevard, said the Stratford Star. The Commission will not discuss the proposed affordable housing project on James Farm Road. That project will heard during the March 29 meeting, added the Stratford Star. Town Hall is …
White Plains Woman's Club Donated City's First Flag 68 Years Ago White Plains Woman's Club Donated City's First Flag 68 Years Ago
White Plains Woman's Club Donated City's First Flag 68 Years Ago WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- It's been 68 years since the White Plains Woman's Club donated its first official city flag along with an American flag on March 23, 1949.Ethel Kent, president of the Woman’s Club, and Ella Sikes, chairwoman of the Civic Committee, presented the flags to Silas S. Clark, who was mayor of White Plains at the time. When White Plains officially became a city in 1916, an official city seal had been adopted, but an official city flag had not.  During a meeting for the planning of the Independence Day celebration in 1942, the need for a flag became apparent, but further work …
Yonkers Resident Named A Verizon Wireless 2015 President’s Cabinet Winner Yonkers Resident Named A Verizon Wireless 2015 President’s Cabinet Winner
Yonkers Resident Named A Verizon Wireless 2015 President’s Cabinet Winner YONKERS, N.Y. -- Yonkers resident Crystal Cruz is one of only 35 Verizon Wireless employees to receive the prestigious President’s Cabinet Award in the Northeast market.This honor is reserved for those performing in the top one percent nationally in sales during 2015, ranking Cruz as one of the company’s top performers among its more than 28,000 salespeople nationwide.  “Good customer service means building a great relationship with my customers and doing everything in my power to satisfy their wireless needs. I strive to come up with solutions that will make their day to day lives easier an…
Daniella DiMartino Promoted At Buzz Creators In Valhalla Daniella DiMartino Promoted At Buzz Creators In Valhalla
Daniella DiMartino Promoted At Buzz Creators In Valhalla VALHALLA, N.Y. -- Daniella DiMartino of Valhalla was recently promoted to the position of account supervisor with Buzz Creators, Inc., a public relations and marketing firm in Valhalla. DiMartino has been with company for three years and has made vital contributions to both the agency and its clients. She currently helps manage the HEINEKEN USA, CareMount Medical, Castle Hotel & Spa and Harrington, Ocko & Monk, LLP accounts.  In addition, she helps manage day-to-day client activities, including strategic planning, media and influencer relations, and social media programs which are al…
Koala Park Daycare In Tuckahoe Celebrates First Anniversary Koala Park Daycare In Tuckahoe Celebrates First Anniversary
Koala Park Daycare In Tuckahoe Celebrates First Anniversary TUCKAHOE, N.Y. -- There was lots of cake and fun and happy faces during the first anniversary celebration of the Koala Park Daycare one year anniversary celebration of its second Tuckahoe location last week.The Wyllie family, owners of the daycare in Tuckahoe, said they couldn't have become so successful without the trust of the families and their children, and the hard work and dedication of their staff.
Cortlandt Receives Award For Master Plan Cortlandt Receives Award For Master Plan
Cortlandt Receives Award For Master Plan CORTLANDT, N.Y. -- The Town of Cortlandt was recently notified that they will received an award for their master plan, according to Town Supervisor Linda Puglisi.According to Puglisi, the town will be awarded the prestigious New York State Planning Federation Comprehensive Plan Award for 2016 for the town's Master Plan: Envision Cortlandt, that was officially adopted by the Town Board on March 15.  “We are all very excited and I am looking forward to going to Saratoga Springs on April 18 to receive this excellent award on behalf of the Town of Cortlandt. I want to thank all of our master pl…
Man Shot At Bridgeport Apartment Complex Man Shot At Bridgeport Apartment Complex
Man Shot At Bridgeport Apartment Complex BRIDGEPORT, Conn. -- A Bridgeport man was shot at the P.T. Barnum Apartments on Monday, another victim of the city's ongoing gang war, according to the Connecticut Post.  The unidentified man was shot around 3:30 p.m. in the legs, shoulder and head. He was taken in a private car to Bridgeport Hospital where he is listed in serious condition, said the Connecticut Post. Police told the Connecticut Post that despite the gang war, actions have been quiet at the apartment complex. Click here to read the Connecticut Post story.
Easton First Responders Train For School Emergency Easton First Responders Train For School Emergency
Easton First Responders Train For School Emergency EASTON, Conn. -- For the past two weekends the Easton Police, Easton Volunteer Fire Company, Easton EMS and the Easton Police Cadets have participated in training to provide safety during school emergencies.During the event, the first responders ran through drills and reviewed safety training at the Helen Keller Middle School in Easton. 
Danbury Community Members To 'Do A Little Time' In Lock-Up Event Danbury Community Members To 'Do A Little Time' In Lock-Up Event
Danbury Community Members To 'Do A Little Time' In Lock-Up Event DANBURY, Conn. -- Business and community leaders from the Danbury area will “do a little time and a lot of good” to help save and improve the lives of people fighting muscular dystrophy and related life-threatening diseases at the Muscular Dystrophy Association’s Lock-Up fundraising event on Thursday, March 24. Participants, also known as “jailbirds,” will be locked up for one hour as they attempt to raise “bail” by encouraging friends, family, and co-workers to make a contribution to directly benefit MDA families.  The event gets underway at 10 a.m. at the Market Place Kitchen and Bar, 33 …
State Police Teams With Bridgeport Sound Tigers To Help Special Olympics State Police Teams With Bridgeport Sound Tigers To Help Special Olympics
State Police Teams With Bridgeport Sound Tigers To Help Special Olympics BRIDGEPORT, Conn. -- Connecticut State Police from Troop G in Bridgeport and the Special Olympics teamed up to raise funds for the organization when the Bridgeport Sound Tigers took on the Albany Devils during a special game on Sunday, March 20.Thousands of fans turned out for the event that offered special $20 tickets. The Sound Tigers didn't disappoint, beating the Devils 4 to 2. Debbie Horne, director of Communications and Marketing for the Special Olympics, said $396 in ticket sales and donations were raised during the game. In addition the game, State Police equipment and vehicles als…
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