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Police & Fire
Wilton Fire Chief Urges Residents To Check Homes For Dangers After 2 Blazes Wilton Fire Chief Urges Residents To Check Homes For Dangers After 2 Blazes
Wilton Fire Chief Urges Residents To Check Homes For Dangers After 2 Blazes WILTON, Conn. — With two house fires in the past 10 days, Wilton Fire Chief Ronald Kanterman is urging residents to check their homes for dangers and to know what to do to prevent a fire in the first place.According to Kanterman, both of the house fires have been deemed accidental in nature by fire investigators, meaning they were not set intentionally nor was arson a factor.  "This brings us to the fact that the people of Wilton are doing things or not doing things that are contributing to these incidents," he said. Kanterman would like residents to take a few minutes, get the ki…

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Schools
New Rochelle's Monroe College Launches Sports Management Programs New Rochelle's Monroe College Launches Sports Management Programs
New Rochelle's Monroe College Launches Sports Management Programs NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. -- Monroe College in New Rochelle is launching associate and bachelor degree programs in sports management.The program aims to meet the growing demand for qualified professionals working in all aspects of the business side of professional and amateur sports, such as sports marketing, sports information and the management of sports teams and governing authorities.  The college anticipates strong local demand for the new sports degree programs, including from its 600 student-athletes already on campus.  The Bureau of Labor Statistics has reported an increase in sports-relat…

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News
Greenburgh Sends Out New Assessed Values Of Property Greenburgh Sends Out New Assessed Values Of Property
Greenburgh Sends Out New Assessed Values Of Property GREENBURGH, N.Y. -- Beginnign this week, Greenburgh property owners will receive a letter with the new assessed values of their property. "This is the first time since 1956 that the city has conducted a city-wide reassessment," said Greenburgh Town Supervisor Paul Feiner. "The goal is for people to pay their fair share of taxes. At the present time two homeowners, living next door to each other, could be paying thousands of dollars more or less in property taxes even though their homes were built by the same developer and their homes are similar. Not fair." Over the year…

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Neighbors
College Of New Rochelle's Kevona Jackson Honored, Receives Scholarship College Of New Rochelle's Kevona Jackson Honored, Receives Scholarship
College Of New Rochelle's Kevona Jackson Honored, Receives Scholarship NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. -- Kevona Jackson, of Yonkers, a sophomore at The College of New Rochelle has been selected by the Commission on Independent Colleges and Universities as one of 10 recipients of a 2016 Independent Sector Student Community Service Award and a $500 H.D. Paley Scholarship in recognition for her efforts on behalf of others. The award honors 10 outstanding students in the Tuition Assistance Program who attend independent colleges in New York State. In October 2015, Jackson received the College’s Serviam Award, which highlights extraordinary volunteer service to family, church, s…

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Politics
State Rep. Cristin McCarthy Vahey Seeks Re-election In Fairfield State Rep. Cristin McCarthy Vahey Seeks Re-election In Fairfield
State Rep. Cristin McCarthy Vahey Seeks Re-election In Fairfield FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- Cristin McCarthy Vahey, state representative for Fairfield’s 133rd Assembly District, announced that she will seek re-election in November. McCarthy Vahey, who serves on the State’s Education, Transportation and Appropriations committees, said in a statement that she is seeking a second term to continue the work for the people of Fairfield. “I have the honor of serving Fairfield and our state thanks to the outpouring of support of my constituents, neighbors and friends here in Fairfield” said McCarthy Vahey. “This past year, after listening to and working with so many of…

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News
Lucky, Hi Tor Pet Of The Week, Needs A Home In Rockland Lucky, Hi Tor Pet Of The Week, Needs A Home In Rockland
Lucky, Hi Tor Pet Of The Week, Needs A Home In Rockland RAMAPO, N.Y. -- Lucky, a 2-year-old female cat at Rockland County's Hi Tor Animal Shelter, needs a new home where she can receive a little tender loving care. Lucky is sweet and cuddly, but she is blind, so she will a home where she will have time to get the lay of the land and make herself at home. Even though she is blind, Lucky likes to play and, of course, be held and petted. For information about Lucky and other pets up for adoption, email info@hitor.org.

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Weather
Up To A Foot? Snowfall Total From Nor'easter Hard To Predict For Bridgeport Up To A Foot? Snowfall Total From Nor'easter Hard To Predict For Bridgeport
Up To A Foot? Snowfall Total From Nor'easter Hard To Predict For Bridgeport FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. — Residents across Fairfield County and beyond will be slammed by a storm on the first day of spring, but it's still not clear how much snow it could bring  The latest forecast calls for anywhere from 6 to 12 inches of snow from Sunday into early Monday with the greatest amount of snow occurring across Connecticut, New York and other parts of New England, according to Accuweather.com. Forecasters are calling for up to 12 inches of snow in Connecticut, with 3 to 6 inches in New York City. In addition to snow, the winds are expected to increase as the front moves off t…

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News
Sunrise Solar Sponsoring Earth Day Contest Sunrise Solar Sponsoring Earth Day Contest
Sunrise Solar Sponsoring Earth Day Contest Aspiring student photographers and artists from Westchester and Rockland Counties 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, Sunrise Solar …

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Events
Historical Society Program Honors 'Great Women in Eastchester History' Historical Society Program Honors 'Great Women in Eastchester History'
Historical Society Program Honors 'Great Women in Eastchester History' EASTCHESTER, N.Y. -- In honor of Women's History Month, the Eastchester Historical Society will present a living history presentation, “Great Women in Eastchester History” on Thursday, March 24, Eastchester Town Hall.The six Eastchester women being commemorated span the period from 1642 to 2000 and include: Anne Hutchinson, an early settler and spiritual leader and mother of 15 children, who was known for strong opinions, will be played by Rebecca Geminn, who coaches drama at Concordia College.  Rebecca Turner who was a freed slave who lived in town from the American Revolution past the Civ…

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News
Army Engineers Still Taking Comments On Mamaroneck Flood Control Report Army Engineers Still Taking Comments On Mamaroneck Flood Control Report
Army Engineers Still Taking Comments On Mamaroneck Flood Control Report MAMARONECK, N.Y. -- The time period for residents to comment on a draft report regarding the flood risk and environmental impact for the Mamaroneck and Sheldrake Rivers basin has been extended to Wednesday, March 30.Released by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New York District, in partnership with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, the report was prepared to evaluate the significance of potential environmental impacts of flooding.  According to the study fact sheet, the study and report were undertaken due to a severe flood risk that persists in the Village of Mam…

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