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Pound Ridge Library Hosting Seminars Through March Pound Ridge Library Hosting Seminars Through March
Pound Ridge Library Hosting Seminars Through March POUND RIDGE, N.Y. -- Following the successful presentation of its ninth college-level seminar, The Pound Ridge Library is continuing a new educational concept: a series of DVD college-level seminars from The Teaching Company/Great Courses. The courses will be on a wide variety of subjects and will be presented by scholars from many of the major universities in the United States.  This program, the first of its kind in the country, is designed to provide a collegial, small-group setting for courses that 'you didn't get a chance to take in college, but wanted to.' The subject matter of th…
Sex Offender Legislation Makes Progress In Senate Sex Offender Legislation Makes Progress In Senate
Sex Offender Legislation Makes Progress In Senate WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- State Sen. Terrence Murphy (R-Yorktown), long known for his work in local government on Child Safety Zone initiatives, announced Senate passage of legislation he says will keep communities safer from sexual predators.  "I have said many times we must take all measures to improve the future of our kids here in Westchester and the Hudson Valley and today we have achieved that," Murphy said. "We need to make our communities more affordable but we also need to make them safer. It's a quality of life issue. I intend to continue working with my colleagues on both side…
Aquarion Officials Warn Norwalk Residents Dangers Of Walking On Thin Ice Aquarion Officials Warn Norwalk Residents Dangers Of Walking On Thin Ice
Aquarion Officials Warn Norwalk Residents Dangers Of Walking On Thin Ice FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- With winter in full swing, officials at Aquarion Water Company are warning people not to trespass at local reservoirs when taking part in winter recreational activities.  “Over the last several weeks, we have seen an increase in unlawful winter recreational activities on our reservoir properties, including walking on reservoir ice,” said Stephen Stamos, Aquarion’s manager of Natural Resources. “We want to remind people that not only is it illegal to be on Aquarion reservoir property, but it is also extremely dangerous.” The water company has customers in Bridg…
Wilton's 7th Grade Girls Basketball Team Celebrates A Victory Wilton's 7th Grade Girls Basketball Team Celebrates A Victory
Wilton's 7th Grade Girls Basketball Team Celebrates A Victory WILTON, Conn. -- The 7th grade girls basketball team, sponsored by Tavern on 7 Bar and Grill, won a very physical, non-conference game on the road against Branford, 49-27.  A concentrated effort was required on defense to maintain Branford's pace. After three lead changes, Sofie Sudano's consecutive steals and Zoe Rappaport's three-pointer changed the game's momentum. The outside pressure from Paula Perez and Taylor Lamantia helped force other turnovers.  Brynn Buke and Anna Breen contributed to Wilton's season's best ball movement, allowing shooting guards Nancy Lynch, Sudano and Perez…
Bronxville Broncos Hold Food Drive For Food Bank Of Westchester Bronxville Broncos Hold Food Drive For Food Bank Of Westchester
Bronxville Broncos Hold Food Drive For Food Bank Of Westchester BRONXVILLE, N.Y. -- The Bronxville Broncos will be hosting a food drive at their basketball game on Friday to help feed the hungry in Westchester County. The game begins at 4:45 p.m. in the main gym of Bronxville High School. Boxes for donations will be available outside the gym. The food will be given to the Food Bank Of Westchester. Please limit contributions to canned goods, such as tuna, beef stew, soup, chili, and beans; plastic containers, such as peanut butter, jams and jellies, applesauce, mixed fruit cup, juice, ketchup, and mustard; and personal hygiene items, such as toothpas…
Malloy Proposes Initiatives To Reduce Crime, Help Nonviolent Offenders Malloy Proposes Initiatives To Reduce Crime, Help Nonviolent Offenders
Malloy Proposes Initiatives To Reduce Crime, Help Nonviolent Offenders FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- In a major public policy address at Yale Law School, Gov. Dannel P. Malloy unveiled a series of “Second Chance Society” initiatives. The initiatives are designed to continue the progress being made in reducing the state’s already dropping crime rate, which is currently at a 48-year low, as well ensuring nonviolent offenders are reintegrated into society and become productive members of Connecticut’s economy.  “These initiatives build upon the progress we’ve made in recent years reducing crime rates across Connecticut. They will help break the cycle of crime an…
Eastchester Public Schools Host Community Blood Drive Eastchester Public Schools Host Community Blood Drive
Eastchester Public Schools Host Community Blood Drive EASTCHESTER, N.Y. -- Eastchester Public Schools are hosting a community blood drive Saturday, Feb. 7 at the Tuckahoe Community Center. Because the blood supply is approaching critically low levels, there will be a community blood drive, bake sale and raffle at the center. The event is from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Eastchester Relay for Life Team (for the American Cancer Society), will be sponsoring this blood drive, with the support of Boy Scouts. To sign up to donate blood, visit https://drm.nybloodcenter.org/PublicScheduler/GroupLanding.aspx?GroupCode=14617.
Fairfield Public Library Holds Apps, Tech Demo Program Fairfield Public Library Holds Apps, Tech Demo Program
Fairfield Public Library Holds Apps, Tech Demo Program FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- Explore the world of awesome apps available for Apple and Android with Merry Mao, webmaster for the Town of Fairfield and the Fairfield Public Library.  There are apps for work, time management, entertainment, travel and just plain fun. Mao will review the growing world of Internet applications at this interactive event. Attendees are encouraged to share their favorite apps. This program will meet Wednesday, Feb. 4 from noon to 1 p.m. in the Rotary Room at the Main Library, 1080 Old Post Road. Registration is requested.  Mao will be offering two other midday programs…
Stamford Artist Holds Exhibit At UConn Health Center Stamford Artist Holds Exhibit At UConn Health Center
Stamford Artist Holds Exhibit At UConn Health Center STAMFORD, Conn. -- A solo exhibit by award-winning, Stamford-based artist Liron Sissman, will be at The University of Connecticut Health Center, through April 22. Sissman’s oil paintings are collected by individuals on three continents and by healing organizations nationwide. “Every painting is a self portrait. I do not paint flowers,” says Sissman.  “I use form, color, and texture to convey emotions, she said. "Having no faces of their own, flowers in my work represent images with which viewers of diverse backgrounds can relate. Unencumbered by personal features, they serve as portr…
Mahopac-Carmel Chamber Hosting 'Community Cares' Night Mahopac-Carmel Chamber Hosting 'Community Cares' Night
Mahopac-Carmel Chamber Hosting 'Community Cares' Night PUTNAM COUNTY, N.Y. -- The Mahopac-Carmel Chamber of Commerce will be hosting a 'Community Cares' night on Tuesday, Feb. 10, which will be an evening filled with hearts, flowers and martinis. Join this event for a fun evening out with friends. The cost is $20 donation at the door, which goes to Community Cares. The event will include appetizers and entertainment. You can bring your sweetheart or just spend a night out with your friends. 'Community Cares' night will take place from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Arturo's Tavern, 878 U.S. 6, Mahopac, N.Y. 10541. For more information, call (845) 6…
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