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Warm Air, Storm Chance For Putnam Wednesday PUTNAM COUNTY, N.Y. -- Putnam County residents can expect rising temperatures, but should still prepare for stormy weather through Wednesday and Thursday, according to the National Weather Service. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms are expected on Wednesday before 9 a.m. and after 1 p.m. The storms may bring gusty winds and heavy rain. Temperature highs will be near 83. There is a 50 percent chance of precipitation Wednesday evening brings another chance of showers and thunderstorms, with a low temperature around 63. There is a 40 percent chance of precipitation. There wil…

by Cassandra Huerta

05/27/2015

Schools

Irvington Middle School Spanish Club Raises Money To Aid Mexicans IRVINGTON, N.Y. -- The Irvington Middle School Spanish Club sombrero sale raised $300 for Fundación Jocani, an organization in Puebla that assists children and teens living and/or working in the streets of Mexico as a result of family violence. As part of the school’s Cinco de Mayo celebration, parents and students from all eighth-grade classes prepared authentic Mexican food and desserts to feed the entire eighth grade. This marks the 12th year the school has celebrated with a Mexican luncheon, which serves as a culmination of study of Cinco de Mayo, which commemorates the 1862 victo…

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05/27/2015

News

Cortlandt Supervisor Urges Revisiting Pipeline Approval CORTLANDT, N.Y. – Supervisor Linda D. Puglisi has recommended that the Nuclear Regulatory Commission tell the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to re-evaluate its decision approving the expansion of the Spectra/Algonquin natural gas line. Puglisi has requested the re-evaluation because of the natural gas line’s close proximity to Entergy’s two operational nuclear plants at Indian Point. The existing gas line would be rerouted 500 to 1,000 feet away at various spots and expanded from a 26-inch pipe to a 42-inch pipe, with an increase of 25 percent in pressure, Puglisi said in a press …

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05/27/2015

Schools

Murphy Speaks On Conservation At Bridgeport's Park City Magnet School BRIDGEPORT, Conn. -- U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) visited Park City Magnet School Tuesday to speak with third- through eighth-graders about the importance of conservation and science education. Murphy then welcomed and introduced the National Geographic’s TV personality and cat capture specialist, Boone Smith, who spoke about his experiences capturing and collaring wildlife. During the event, Murphy and Smith participated in a question-and-answer session with the students. As a member of the Bicameral Task Force on Climate Change, Murphy has led several efforts – like the Lower Fa…

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05/27/2015

Events

Glass House Kicks Off Season With Summer Party In New Canaan NEW CANAAN, Conn. -- The Glass House in New Canaan will be celebrating the start of the summer season with its annual Summer Party on June 13, from noon to 4 p.m. Space is limited, so buy your tickets now. Supported by Swarovski, the event features a festive picnic by Campagna, the restaurant of The Bedford Post Inn. Enjoy a performance by Lucky Dragons and listen to DJs Timo + Alan play the perfect blend of summer hits while trying your hand at classic lawn games such as croquet and ping-pong. Stop by the Design Within Reach photo booth to capture the moment or lounge on one of …

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05/27/2015

Neighbors

Darien Chamber Honors Lundeen As Volunteer Of The Year DARIEN, Conn. -- The Darien Chamber of Commerce honored John Lundeen as the 2015 Volunteer of the Year during the May 18 Community Fund of Darien Volunteer Luncheon. Lundeen is the owner of Lundeen Cliffside Associates. In the past five years, he has served on the board of directors and the executive board of directors. He is head of the Governance Committee and Nominating Committees. Lundeen has used his many talents volunteering on the Scholarship Committee, Wine Tasting and Silent Auction Benefit Committee, Events Planning Committee, Holiday Magic, Darien’s Memorial Day Parade and is…

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05/27/2015

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Stamford's Ferguon Library To Screen Documentary, Hold Woodwind Concert STAMFORD, Conn. -- The Ferguson Library will host a screening of the documentary "Compadre Huashayo" followed by a concert performance at the Main Library, DiMattia Building in Stamford at 6:30 p.m. Thursday. The cross-cultural documentary chronicles the journey of Grammy Award-winning composer Gabriela Lena Frank, as she became the first North American composer to score a symphony for an orchestra made up entirely of native Ecuadorian instruments. Confirmed for national distribution on PBS and hailed by international media as an important project that promotes cultural exchange betwee…

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05/27/2015

Events

Westport Volunteers Offer Fresh Air Fund Host Family Info WESTPORT, Conn. -- Westport volunteer leaders will hold an information session on The Fresh Air Fund's Volunteer Host Family Program on Friday, May 29. The program will begin at noon at the Village Pediatrics, 156 Kings Highway N. Volunteer hosts will share their experiences hosting New York City children and can answer any questions. Fresh Air summers are filled with children running barefoot through the grass, gazing at star-filled skies or swimming for the first time. Each summer, nearly 4,000 inner-city children visit suburban, rural and small-town communities across 13 states f…

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05/27/2015

Neighbors

Gilbertie's Herb Gardens Of Westport Plans Annual 'Pink Day' WESTPORT, Conn. -- Gilbertie’s Herb Gardens in Westport is planning its second annual “Pink Day” program. The program will be on Saturday, June 6, from 1:30 to 4 p.m. It is free. "Pink Day" is a day of building community, spreading the love of gardening and raising some money for one of the most widespread forms of cancer - breast cancer. Attendees can decorate some pot covers and then select a pink blooming plant to purchase for your home garden. There will be a “pink trail” through Gilbertie’s and a prize drawing for all completed pink trail guides returned before 4 p.m. …

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05/27/2015

Schools

Sarah Lawrence Confers More Than 500 Degrees At 87th Commencement YONKERS, N.Y. -- Sarah Lawrence College conferred more than 500 degrees in the colleges 87th commencement. One hundred sixty-nine master’s degrees were bestowed on Thursday, May 21, and 334 bachelor of arts degrees on Friday, May 22. Ceremonies included addresses by student leaders, college trustees and guest speakers. The commencement address to undergraduates was delivered by philosopher, cultural theorist, and novelist Kwame Anthony Appiah; and remarks to degree candidates in graduate studies were delivered by noted journalist Amy Goodman. In her address to the class of 2015, col…

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05/27/2015

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