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Norwalk Nonprofit Hails Success Of 'A Taste Of Fairfield County' Fundraiser Norwalk Nonprofit Hails Success Of 'A Taste Of Fairfield County' Fundraiser
Norwalk Nonprofit Hails Success Of 'A Taste Of Fairfield County' Fundraiser NORWALK, CONN. – The annual “A Taste of Fairfield County,” held last month at Aitoro in Norwalk, bought together more than 150 attendees and more than 10 food vendors, organizers said recently.Some of Fairfield’s most celebrated chefs, restaurants, and caterers served up food and drinks to help support a Norwalk-based nonprofit, the Family & Children’s Agency. The evening event also included live music, raffles, and a presentation by the agency, which provides support and guidance to families with young children. Robert F. Cashel, the agency's president and CEO, called the event an &quo…
Elmsford Students Give Back To The Community In 'Day Of Service' Elmsford Students Give Back To The Community In 'Day Of Service'
Elmsford Students Give Back To The Community In 'Day Of Service' ELMSFORD, N.Y. -- Students were eager to give back to their community during in a recent “Day of Service,” say Elmsford school officials The day began at Alexander Hamilton Junior/Senior High School with a presentation about the importance of leadership, civic responsibility, and community service. Students were asked to think about what they were thankful for and then to select an area or subject of interest involving public service, school officials said. The children were then broken up into groups and given their assignments. Some visited the Dixson Primary School where they acted as…
A&P Seeks Sale Of Norwalk 'Sandwich Lease' In Bankruptcy Case A&P Seeks Sale Of Norwalk 'Sandwich Lease' In Bankruptcy Case
A&P Seeks Sale Of Norwalk 'Sandwich Lease' In Bankruptcy Case TJ Maxx in Norwalk, which is renting space in a former supermarket, could play a role in food giant A&P’s bankruptcy case, according to a report in supermarketnews.com The Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Co., which filed for bankruptcy earlier this year, is seeking court approval for a plan which would net it $28 million, the report said. According to the report, the Montvale, N.J.-based company is asking the court handling its Chapter 11 case to give it the go-ahead on the sales of 10 “sandwich” leases. Those subletted leases, the news outlet said, cover empty A&P spaces now rent…
Dutchess Christmas Tree Farmers Offer Cut-Your-Own For Family Fun Dutchess Christmas Tree Farmers Offer Cut-Your-Own For Family Fun
Dutchess Christmas Tree Farmers Offer Cut-Your-Own For Family Fun DUTCHESS COUNTY, N.Y. -- It’s that time of the year when every other car you pass on the road in Dutchess County seems to have a Christmas tree lashed to its roof or sticking out of its trunk. Well, Dutchess County tree farmers are ready and raring to have one of those ubiquitous firs and spruces go home with you. And many of these cut-your-own places have extras -- think hay rides and hot cocoa -- not to mention handmade wreaths and greenery swags. A sampling of those farms, as listed on the Dutchess Tourism website, are: Abel Tree Farm, 435 N. Clove Road, Verbank. Bilmar Nurseries, 26 …
Scarsdale Students Celebrate Global Citizenship Day By Pitching In Scarsdale Students Celebrate Global Citizenship Day By Pitching In
Scarsdale Students Celebrate Global Citizenship Day By Pitching In SCARSDALE, N.Y. – Scarsdale students recently did their part for Global Citizenship Day by packing meals for a local charity. Led by social studies teacher Nicola Minchillo, the high school students boxed up items for the Food for Hope Soup Kitchen. The Junior Class Government helped organize the October event, school officials said. The purpose of the day was to foster awareness of the economic, environmental, and political problems facing the planet. It also sought to enlighten students about important global trends. Speakers from the community, professors, service organizations, teach…
Bedford's Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Enters Algonquin Pipeline Project Fight Bedford's Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Enters Algonquin Pipeline Project Fight
Bedford's Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Enters Algonquin Pipeline Project Fight BEDFORD, N.Y. -- Bedford resident and environmental activist Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is asking federal agencies to intervene in the fray over Spectra Energy’s pipeline project, according to a report in lohud.com. Kennedy -- who says he is concerned that the planned Algonquin natural gas pipeline expansion is too close to the Indian Point nuclear power plant in Buchanan -- recently wrote to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission to demand that they address "unresolved” issues with the project, the news outlet reported. For the full story, click…
Mount Vernon Mayor-Elect Thomas Unveils Advisory Committee Lineup Mount Vernon Mayor-Elect Thomas Unveils Advisory Committee Lineup
Mount Vernon Mayor-Elect Thomas Unveils Advisory Committee Lineup MOUNT VERNON, N.Y. -- Mount Vernon’s Mayor-elect Richard Thomas has chosen the members of his mayoral advisory committee, according to a report in The Mount Vernon Enquirer. Thomas made the announcement on Tuesday, Nov. 24, the Enquirer reported. Co-chairing the committee will be, the report said: Arthur “Jerry” Kremer, former chairman of the state Assembly Ways and Means Committee, and Bruce Jackson, assistant general counsel at Microsoft. For the full article, click here.
Woman, 36, Faces DWI Charges After Sprain Stop For Driving Erratically Woman, 36, Faces DWI Charges After Sprain Stop For Driving Erratically
Woman, 36, Faces DWI Charges After Sprain Stop For Driving Erratically ELMSFORD, N.Y. – A Poughkeepsie woman faces charges after being stopped on the Sprain Brook Parkway in Elmsford, state police said. Linda Hernandez, 36, was arrested on Sunday, Nov. 29, after police stationed at the Hawthorne barracks received reports of an erratic driver. After providing a breath sample, Hernandez was shown to have a blood alcohol content of .12 percent, police said. She was charged with driving while intoxicated, a misdemeanor, police said. Hernandez is to appear in Elmsford Village Court on Wednesday, Dec. 16.
Carlucci, Galef Hail Law Dissolving Obsolete Ossining Urban Renewal Agency Carlucci, Galef Hail Law Dissolving Obsolete Ossining Urban Renewal Agency
Carlucci, Galef Hail Law Dissolving Obsolete Ossining Urban Renewal Agency OSSINING, N.Y. -- Ossining's Urban Renewal Agency is -- officially -- no more, state Sen. David Carlucci (D-Rockland/Westchester) and state Assemblywoman Sandy Galef (D-Ossining) announced Monday at a joint press conference in the village. They were joined by Ossining Mayor Victoria Gearity. Carlucci sponsored a bill repealing the law that created the agency, and Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed it into law on Nov. 21. The agency, which was created by the state Legislature in 1964, had been tasked with developing plans to deal with dilapidated buildings and polluted areas along the village’s water…
The Irish Rovers Hit The Stage At The Ridgefield Playhouse The Irish Rovers Hit The Stage At The Ridgefield Playhouse
The Irish Rovers Hit The Stage At The Ridgefield Playhouse RIDGEFIELD, Conn. -- Celtic music icons The Irish Rovers are bringing their rousing and rambunctious style to The Ridgefield Playhouse on Saturday, Dec. 5. The holiday show, part of the Palm Bay International World Beat series, starts at 8 p.m. The celebration will honor 50 Years of Rovers’ music and fans will be treated to hit songs like “The Unicorn,” “Whiskey on a Sunday,” and “Wasn’t That a Party.” Traditional favorites like “Christmas in Killarney” “Oh, Holy Night,” “We Wish You a Merry Christmas” are also planned. The evening begins with a wine tasting at 7:15 p.m. in the theater’s …
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