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Bear Sighting Tops North Castle Police Blotter Bear Sighting Tops North Castle Police Blotter
Bear Sighting Tops North Castle Police Blotter ARMONK, N.Y. – A resident of Ilana Court got an unwelcome visit from a bear on Monday, Nov. 23, North Castle police said. The resident called police around 7:30 p.m. to report that the wayward bruin was digging through her garbage cans. It had absconded with its early Thanksgiving treats by the time police arrived at the scene. In other items on the police blotter: On Friday, Nov. 11, an employee of a shop on North Broadway called to report a suspicious man who had been walking around the store and its parking lot. He was describe as a white male, in his mid-20s, wearing a grey hoodie. Po…

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Politics
Scarsdale Committee Seeks Candidates For Village Trustee Seats Scarsdale Committee Seeks Candidates For Village Trustee Seats
Scarsdale Committee Seeks Candidates For Village Trustee Seats SCARSDALE, N.Y. -- The Scarsdale Citizens Nominating Committee is seeking candidates for three open trustee positions on the billage Board of Trustees, according to committee chairman Howard Nadel. The committee is hoping to fill a slate for the Citizens' Non-Partisan Party, Nadel said. Trustee David Lee's seat will be open when his second term expires in 2016. Trustees Deb Pekarek and Marc Samwick will be eligible for nomination to serve a second term, Nadel said. Mayor Jonathan Mark said that future trustees should be able to listen to residents, fellow board members and village staff; m…

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Schools
Fairfield Prep Golfer Signs Commitment To Play At University Of Richmond Fairfield Prep Golfer Signs Commitment To Play At University Of Richmond
Fairfield Prep Golfer Signs Commitment To Play At University Of Richmond FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- Fairfield Prep’s Andrew Sciarretta has signed on with the University of Richmond, school officials said. Sciarretta, an avid golfer, penned an Athletic National Letter of Intent stating he will bring his academic and athletic talents to the school for his college years. A member of Fairfield Prep’s Varsity Golf Team, the Wilton resident has played in its number one position in every match for the past four years, school officials said. He earned medalist recognition in the Division I State Championship as a freshman and is a three-time All-SCC, and also made All State, …

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Real Estate
New Canaan Estate On Market For $7.9 Million New Canaan Estate On Market For $7.9 Million
New Canaan Estate On Market For $7.9 Million NEW CANAAN, CONN. -- A dramatic and expansive estate is on the market in New Canaan, says William Pitt Sotheby’s International Realty. It can be yours for a mere $7.9 million. The completely renovated Colonial-style home, built in 1998, was designed by Gardiner Larson Homes. The stone and shingle-style manse at 712 Oenoke Ridge contains six bedrooms, seven full baths and two half baths. It has a total of 13,526 square feet of space. Its interiors were updated several years ago by Done White of Connecticut Homes. Features and amenities include detailed millwork, 10-foot ceilings, walls of…

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News
BOCES Employees Provide Homeless In White Plains With Holiday Meals BOCES Employees Provide Homeless In White Plains With Holiday Meals
Boces Employees Provide Homeless In White Plains With Holiday Meals WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- Families housed at the Coachman Family Center in White Plains got a full holiday meal thanks to the efforts of employees at the Southern Westchester BOCES Rye Brook and Harrison offices. The Thanksgiving drive, which was established 10 years ago and spearheaded by the BOCES Homeless Student Program, included enough food to feed 10 families living at the center. The center is run by Westhab, Inc., an affordable housing and supportive services provider. Among the items donated were turkey, gravy, canned vegetables, hot chocolate, pudding, jello, and pumpkin and apple pi…

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Neighbors
Movie Night Kicks Off Norwalk Services Council's Toy Drive At Fire HQ Movie Night Kicks Off Norwalk Services Council's Toy Drive At Fire HQ
Movie Night Kicks Off Norwalk Services Council's Toy Drive At Fire HQ NORWALK, Conn. -- The Norwalk Fire Department and the Human Services Council are having a special movie night and toy drive Saturday. The event will take place at Fire Headquarters, 121 Connecticut Ave. The doors open at 4:30 p.m. and the movie “Home” will be shown at 5 p.m. The floors of the firehouse are heated and organizers advise parents to bring blankets or towels on which to sit. Fire officials will share fire safety and winter preparedness materials, as well as popcorn and other refreshments. The event is free but attendees are asked to bring a new, unwrapped toy or gift to donate…

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Politics
Darien's Representative Town Meeting Has 14 Open Seats Darien's Representative Town Meeting Has 14 Open Seats
Darien's Representative Town Meeting Has 14 Open Seats DARIEN, Conn. – Candidates are being sought for 14 empty seats on Darien’s Representative Town Meeting. Anyone interested in serving can contact the respective district chairs for information on upcoming caucuses to choose new members. They are: District 1 (three vacancies): Brad Pattelli brad@pattelli.com District 2 (seven vacancies): Nina Miller pokebox@aol.com District 4 (one vacancy): Brian Rayhill brianrayhill@gmail.com District 5 (one vacancy): Mac Patrick jmprtm@gmail.com District 6 (two vacancies): Janet Grogan janetgro@gmail.com To see your district, click here.

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Schools
Tarrytown Students, Families Celebrate Thanksgiving With Feast Tarrytown Students, Families Celebrate Thanksgiving With Feast
Tarrytown Students, Families Celebrate Thanksgiving With Feast TARRYTOWN, N.Y. -- Students at Tarrytown’s John Paulding Elementary School and their families marked Thanksgiving with a feast. Families contributed multi-cultural goodies and students dressed in homemade costumes as Pilgrims and Native Americans at the Monday, event. They were joined by family members from as far away as the state of Georgia, England and Sweden, school officials said.

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Events
Book Fair, Concert At Barnes & Noble Aids Nyack Middle School PTA Book Fair, Concert At Barnes & Noble Aids Nyack Middle School PTA
Book Fair, Concert At Barnes & Noble Aids Nyack Middle School PTA WEST NYACK, N.Y. – A book fair and a concert at the Barnes & Noble bookstore in the Palisades Center in West Nyack will help raise money for the Nyack Middle School PTA, organizers said. From 6:15 - 6:45 p.m. on Friday the Middle School Glee Club will perform holiday tunes. The PTA will receive a portion of sales from purchases made at the store or online from Saturday, Dec. 5, to Thursday, Dec. 17. The PTA is seeking volunteers to help with the book fair and the wrapping station from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. on Friday. Community service hours will be given to all students volunteers, the PT…

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Business
Stewart's Shops' Holiday Match Program Raises Money For Local Charities Stewart's Shops' Holiday Match Program Raises Money For Local Charities
Stewart's Shops' Holiday Match Program Raises Money For Local Charities POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. -- Stewart’s Shops’ Holiday Match Program has raised $100,000 so far this time around, according to a report by twcnews.com. The company is raising money for local charities by asking customers to donate their change between now and Christmas Day. It then matches the donation dollar for dollar, twcnews reported. Last year, Stewart’s Shops raised about $1.5 million, the report said. For the full report, click here. Stewart's has several locations in Dutchess County. To find a shop near you, click here.

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