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Cassandra Huerta

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Schools

New Canaan Student Is Philosophy Club Officer At University Of Scranton NEW CANAAN, Conn. -- Gregory Wagner of New Canaan is among the students serving as officers of The University of Scranton's more than 80 clubs and organizations for the 2014/2015 academic year. Wagner is a sophomore in the College of Arts and Sciences and serves as treasurer of the Philosophy Society.

by Cassandra Huerta

12/16/2014

Neighbors

Mayor Marvin: Public Service Commission Grants Rate Hike BRONXVILLE, N.Y. -- Mayor Mary Marvin writes a column that is republished by the Daily Voice. Despite the best efforts of the consortium of nine communities, including Bronxville, served by United Water, the Public Service Commission saw fit to again grant a substantial rate increase covering the three years from Nov. 1, 2014, through Oct. 31, 2017. The new rates became effective Dec. 5, but the payment plan will be compressed to ensure that the water company receives the additional revenues that it would have received had the effective date been Nov. 1. Furthermore, the water company w…

by Mary C. Marvin

12/16/2014

Sports

Wilton 7th Grade Girls Basketball Team Triumphs Over Weekend WILTON, Conn. -- The Wilton 7th grade girls team, sponsored by Tavern on 7 Bar and Grill, played two non-league games this past weekend and attained victory in both of them. Beginning Saturday afternoon, the Warriors came out strong, dominating Ridgefield 6G in a 33-25 victory. During the game, key foul shots were made by Zoe Rappaport followed by tenacious defense from Sophie Sudano and Brynn Burke. The centers Francesca Goncalves and Zara Wiest pulled down rebounds and made great follow-up shots to keep the girls in the game. The good feeling from Saturday's victory carried over to S…

by Cassandra Huerta

12/15/2014

Events

Historic Palace Danbury Presents 'Scrooge: The Musical' DANBURY, Conn. -- Get ready to deck the halls this holiday season when Danbury's own Musicals At Richter, Connecticut’s longest-running outdoor theater, comes inside to The Palace Danbury with an enchanting version of “Scrooge: The Musical." The performances will be at 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 19; at 3 and 8 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 20; and at 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 21. Only reserved seating is available. The cost is $25 for adults and $15 for children 12 and under. The Palace Danbury is located at 165 Main St. in downtown Danbury. “Scrooge: The Musical" closely follows the plot of Charles …

by Cassandra Huerta

12/15/2014

Neighbors

Two Grande Dames Of DAR Honored at Bronxville Field Club BRONXVILLE, N.Y. -- Two Grand Dames of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) were honored during an anniversary luncheon at the Bronxville Field Club on Dec. 6. Festooned with sparkling trees, pine garland, ribboned wreaths and colorful nutcrackers, the Bronxville Field Club was a festive setting for the Anne Hutchinson-Bronxville Chapter National Society Daughters of the American Revolution's 95th Anniversary Luncheon honored chapter members Mary Mimms and Virginia Kathryn Hefti. Mimms, widow of the late Bronxville Village Justice Carney Mimms, was honored on the occasion of h…

by Cassandra Huerta

12/15/2014

Schools

Stamford's South End Families Enjoy 'Family Literacy Night' Tuesday STAMFORD, Conn. – The Junior League of Stamford-Norwalk and the Stamford Public Education Foundation will host their second Family Literacy Night of this school year for kindergarten, first and second grade students and their families from Stamford's South End who attend Springdale Elementary School. This free program is set for 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 16 at the Lathan Wider Community Center (formerly NEON), 34 Woodland Ave. Children will engage in literacy-based activities, such as reading with volunteers, and parents will learn ways to support their children’s education…

by Cassandra Huerta

12/15/2014

Schools

Comptroller Clears Katonah-Lewisboro School Finances CROSS RIVER, N.Y. -- The Office of the State Comptroller has found no problems with finances in the Katonah-Lewisboro school district. The district received a letter on Wednesday, Dec. 10, from the comptroller's office stating that a risk assessment of the district’s internal controls, conducted over a three-week period in October and November, resulted in a determination that district does not need further services from the state. The letter from the OSC identified no adverse findings or need for corrective measures. This outcome is the result of interviews with district personnel…

by Cassandra Huerta

12/15/2014

Politics

Danbury's U.S. Rep. Esty Leads Efforts For Gun Control, Mental Health Aid DANBURY, Conn. – Today, one day after the two-year anniversary of the tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary School, U.S. Rep. Elizabeth Esty (Conn.-5) announced efforts she is leading to fully fund critical federal mental health grants and the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS). Today, Esty wrote to President Obama and his administration urging them to fully fund NICS and the U.S. Department of Education Project SERV grant in the President’s upcoming budget proposal for Fiscal Year 2016. “Today, I’m urging President Obama and his administration to make gun violence prev…

by Cassandra Huerta

12/15/2014

Police & Fire

Peekskill Man Stopped For Speeding Charged With DWI Under Leandra's Law PEEKSKILL, N.Y. -- Juan Chavez Garcia, 33, of Peekskill was charged with DWI under Leandra's Law by state police on Saturday. Troopers were patrolling North Division Street in Peekskill at approximately 2:30 a.m. on Saturday when they observed a 2014 Honda CRV traveling 48 in a 30 MPH zone and conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle, according to police. The troopers' investigation revealed that Garcia was intoxicated and was operating the vehicle with his wife and two children, ages 13 and 2, as passengers, police said. Chavez Garcia was placed in custody and transported to the Stat…

by Cassandra Huerta

12/14/2014

News

Bridgeport Man Who Defrauded Oil Companies, Customers Gets Prison Time BRIDGEPORT, Conn. -- A 40-year-old Bridgeport man was sentenced Friday to 27 months in prison plus three years supervised release for operating a heating-oil scheme, said Deirdre M. Daly, United States attorney for Connecticut. Marc Cannon was convicted of operating a scheme to defraud both oil companies and individuals whose oil deliveries he fraudulently brokered, Daly said. He was sentenced by Chief U.S. District Judge Janet C. Hall in New Haven. According to court documents and testimony, Cannon, sometimes known as “Marc the Oil Man,” engaged in a scheme to defraud heating oil c…

by Cassandra Huerta

12/14/2014

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