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Contest Seeks Rockland Middle School Artists, Photographers Contest Seeks Rockland Middle School Artists, Photographers
Contest Seeks Rockland Middle School Artists, Photographers Aspiring student photographers and artists from Westchester and Rockland Counties middle schools who demonstrate their talent and knowledge about how the power of the sun can help our planet, can win an IPad mini 2 in the "Are You a Solar Superstar? Make a Difference One Ray at a Time" contest. Sponsored by Sunrise Solar Solutions LLC, the contest calls for entries that show how solar power makes the Earth a better place. “Earth Day isn’t just about promoting renewable energy, it’s about demonstrating our support for the protection of the environment,” said Doug Hertz, president…

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Neighbors
Police, New Rochelle Cares Present Program At Doyle Center Police, New Rochelle Cares Present Program At Doyle Center
Police, New Rochelle Cares Present Program At Doyle Center NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. -- New Rochelle Police Officer Keith Murphy and Detective Dario Navarrete, in partnership with New Rochelle Cares AIP, visited the Doyle Center to give a presentation on safety tips for seniors. During the event, seniors were provided information on how to stay safe, not only when they are out and about (shopping), but also when they are home. 

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Sports
Backyard Sports Cares Holds Annual Benefit At Iona Prep In New Rochelle Backyard Sports Cares Holds Annual Benefit At Iona Prep In New Rochelle
Backyard Sports Cares Holds Annual Benefit At Iona Prep In New Rochelle NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. -- Backyards Sports Careswill host its annual Three-on-Three Basketball Tournament “Fun”draiser on Saturday, April 16, at Iona Preparatory School in New Rochelle.The Westchester-based non-profit provides team oriented sports programs for underserved and special needs children. Now in its fourth year, the 3-on-3 tournament continues to draw eager basketball enthusiasts, ranging in age and skill level from 15 to 50+, from across the county.  The event, which has raised more than $200,000 over the last three years, is responsible for the sustainability of key sports and recr…

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Events
New Rochelle Library Presents Extraordinary Women Film Series New Rochelle Library Presents Extraordinary Women Film Series
New Rochelle Library Presents Extraordinary Women Film Series NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. -- Film buffs will want to attend the Extraordinary Women in Film Series when they premiere "Apache 8," on Tuesday, March 22, at the New Rochelle Library.For 30 years, the all-female Apache 8 unit protected its reservation from fire and also responded to wildfires around the nation. This group of firefighters, facing gender stereotypes and the problems that come with life on the impoverished reservation, became known as some of the country's most elite firefighters.  From director Sande Zeig and executive producer Heather Rae (Cherokee), Apache 8 combines archiva…

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Sports
Rockland County Legislature Honors Spring Valley Coach With His Own Day Rockland County Legislature Honors Spring Valley Coach With His Own Day
Rockland County Legislature Honors Spring Valley Coach With His Own Day SPRING VALLEY, N.Y. -- A beloved Spring Valley High School basketball coach had a day honoring him when the Rockland County Legislature proclaimed Friday, March 18, as Willie Worsley Day.  Worsley was honored during a tribute at Spring Valley High School, where Legislator Laurie Santulli (R-Congers), who teaches social studies at the school, presented him with the proclamation.  Worsley, considered an inspirational member of the community who has become an icon to many, was a member of the Texas Western Miners basketball team during its historic 1966 NCAA championship game against Kentucky.…

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Police & Fire
Yorktown Police Charge Mahopac Teen With Possession Of Marijuana Yorktown Police Charge Mahopac Teen With Possession Of Marijuana
Yorktown Police Charge Mahopac Teen With Possession Of Marijuana YORKTOWN, N.Y. -- A Mahopac teen was charged with possession of marijuana after being stopped in the rear of a CVS parking lot on Sunday, according to the Yorktown police.Diana Galvez, 19, was arrested by officers after they observed an occupied suspicious vehicle parked in the rear of the store. An investigation revealed that Galvez was allegedly in possession of 3.7 grams of marijuana.  She was charged with unlawful possession of marijuana and released on her own recognizance. She is due to appear in court on Thursday, April 21, in Yorktown, police said.

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News
Church Lane In Westport Closed Tuesday As Construction Continues Church Lane In Westport Closed Tuesday As Construction Continues
Church Lane In Westport Closed Tuesday As Construction Continues WESTPORT, Conn. -- Westport residents are being warned that Church Lane will be closed from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday, March 22, for the delivery of construction materials, according to town officials.Church Lane will be closed from the intersection at Elm Street to Post Road East; traffic will be detoured via Elm Street. The section of Church Lane from Myrtle Avenue to Elm Street will remain open.  Traffic officers will detour foot and vehicular traffic. Drivers are urged to use caution and to expect potential delays and seek alternate routes if possible.

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New City Open House Recruits New Firefighters New City Open House Recruits New Firefighters
New City Open House Recruits New Firefighters NEW CITY, N.Y. -- Getting the word out that volunteer firefighters are needed is what the New City Fire Department's open house on Sunday, April 24, is all about.The department will take part in the statewide effort Recruit NY with the goal of recruiting new volunteer firefighters. The effort was started due to declining numbers of volunteer firefighters across the state.  The department is reaching out to residents and New City businesses to help spread the word by posting small posters on their lawns or in windows.  To help, contact the department by email us at recruitment@newcityfire.or…

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Westchester Mobile Shredder Makes Stop In Harrison Westchester Mobile Shredder Makes Stop In Harrison
Westchester Mobile Shredder Makes Stop In Harrison HARRISON, N.Y. -- Grab all those documents you have lying around that need to be shredded -- the Westchester County mobile shredder for residents will be available in Harrison on Saturday.During the event, residents may bring confidential personal papers for shredding to the MTA lot at the corner of Harrison and Halstead avenues from 10 a.m.-1 p.m.  Residents can bring up to four file-size (10-by-12-by-15-inch ) boxes of confidential papers per household. Please remove all large binder clips and covers. Papers from businesses, institutions or commercial enterprises are not acceptable and wil…

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Police & Fire
Trumbull Man Accused Of Breaking Into Neighbor's House Trumbull Man Accused Of Breaking Into Neighbor's House
Trumbull Man Accused Of Breaking Into Neighbor's House TRUMBULL, Conn. -- A Trumbull man, Jonathan DeJesus, was arrested for breaking into his neighbors house on Edison Road last week, according to the Trumbull Times. DeJesus, along with two others, were arrested after police said they received a report of two suspicious men walking around the back of the house, said the Trumbull Times. When police arrived, they said they found three men inside the home, and all three were in possession of items from the residence, said the Trumbull Times. DeJesus, 21, was charged with third-degree burglary, sixth-degree larceny and possession of marijuana, rep…

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