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Fairfield Woods Library Explains Rules For Dating FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- Matthew Levy will present "The Rules of Dating" at Fairfield Woods Branch Library on Jan. 31. Levy is creator and facilitator of "The Truth About Dating" forum. He will discuss the benefits and drawbacks of online dating, profile reviews and how to make online dating work for you. Register online at www.fairfieldpubliclibrary.org or call 203-255-7308. The 90-minute presentation will begin at 3 p.m. in the Caroline Platt Walsh Room.

by Frank Mojica

01/27/2016

News

Teen Gets Prison Time For Two Armed Robberies In Stamford STAMFORD, Conn. -- Stamford teen and former Westhill High School student Landell Sheckles was sentenced to 42 months in jail for two armed West Side robberies, according to the Stamford Advocate. Another student at Westhill accused Sheckles and another man, later identified as former student Christopher Williams, of shoving a gun to his neck and robbing him of two cellphones and $40 in cash, reported the Stamford Advocate. An hour after the Oct. 30 robbery, police responded to an incident on the same street where a Hispanic victim was robbed of his cellphone. He subsequently identified Sh…

by Frank Mojica

01/27/2016

News

Harding High Bus Runs Over Downed Powerline BRIDGEPORT, Conn. — A school bus heading to Warren Harding High School ran over a downed powerline in Bridgeport on Tuesday, according to ctpost.com. Neither the driver nor the aide was hurt, and there were no children on the bus, ctpost.com said. The incident occurred at a downed line near the intersection of Mead Street and Central Avenue around 2:30 p.m. United Illuminating personnel were dispatched to shut off the power while the bus occupants were ordered to stay inside, reported ctpost.com. Click here to read the ctpost.com article.

by Frank Mojica

01/26/2016

Police & Fire

Bridgeport Man Charged With Heroin, Crack Possession In Stamford STAMFORD, Conn. — A man from Bridgeport was charged with interfering with the police and two counts of possession and sale of narcotics, according to the Stamford Advocate. Tyquan Welfare, 21, was apprehended by patrol officers near the corner of Seaside Avenue and Cove Road after 8:30 p.m. Sunday. He was allegedly found with 33 folds of heroin weighing more than 10 grams, 2.8 grams of crack cocaine and $1,056 in cash, reported the Stamford Advocate. Police were reportedly alerted in advance that Welfare was coming to Stamford to allegedly deal drugs, according to the Stamford Advocate. He …

by Frank Mojica

01/26/2016

Politics

Educators Endorse Gresko To Run For Late Rep's House Seat STRATFORD, Conn. -- The Connecticut Education Association has endorsed Joe Gresko in his bid for the state House of Representatives, according to the Stratford Star Democrat Gresko will face Republican Susan Barksdale in a special election to fill the seat held by Rep. Terry Backer, who died on Dec. 14, the Stratford Star reported. The election for the 121st District representative seat will be Feb. 2, said the Stratford Star. Click here to read the Stratford Star article.

by Frank Mojica

01/26/2016

Police & Fire

Rockland FDs Remind Residents To Clear Snow From Fire Hydrants Fire departments in Rockland have issued reminders for residents to clear snow from fire hydrants. During the recent blizzard, many hydrants throughout town were buried under snow. Fire hydrants should be cleared so they are accessible in the event of a fire.

by Frank Mojica

01/26/2016

Lifestyle

Guests At Danbury's Regional Hospice And Home Care Meet Mascot DANBURY, Conn. -- Guests at the Regional Hospice and Home Care had the opportunity to meet the hospice's new mascot, William. The bronze, French bulldog is on loan from the personal collection of French-born businessman/poet/philanthropist William Louis-Dreyfus. He was sculpted by Nicola Hicks. “What an honor to have Nicola Hicks’ art in our Center. I am deeply grateful to Mr. Louis-Dreyfus for allowing William to take up residence as our temporary mascot,” said President and CEO Cynthia Emiry Roy. “Mr. Louis-Dreyfus generously hosted two events at his gallery to generate support during ou…

by Frank Mojica

01/26/2016

Events

Horace Greeley House Museum In Chappaqua Serves Victorian Tea, Tours CHAPPAQUA, N.Y. -- Horace Greeley House Museum in Chappaqua will host a special tea time on Saturday, Feb. 6. The event will feature Victorian tea as well as snacks, crafts and a tour. Tea time begins at 2 p.m. The event is recommended for ages 12 and older. To register, contact the New Castle Historical Society at 914-238-4666 and director@newcastlehs.org or the Chappaqua Library at 914-238-4779 and chakids@gmail.com. Horace Greeley House is at 100 King St.

by Frank Mojica

01/25/2016

Schools

Tuckahoe School Officials Give Updates At Town Hall Meeting EASTCHESTER, N.Y. -- Tuckahoe Middle School will hold a town hall meeting with parents and guardians in the school library on Thursday, Feb. 11. Interim Superintendent Charles Wilson, Superintendent-elect Carl Albano and Board of Education President Julio Urbina will update parents on the strategic plan and board goals, share Albano's vision for the district and hear ideas and answer questions. Students can enter the Scholastic Grand Prix Chess Tournament on Saturday at the William E. Cottle School. Applications are available from Ms. Kramer. The school has also issued the following cale…

by Frank Mojica

01/25/2016

Schools

Top Journals Publish Briarcliff High Science Students' Research BRIARCLIFF MANOR, N.Y. -- American Headache Society and Science Direct have published the research of Briarcliff High School seniors Laura Charney and Christopher Fischer. “It’s a tremendous accomplishment,” said Annmarie O’Brien, who co-runs the Briarcliff High School science research program with Michael Inglis and Melissa Carnahan. “Getting published is a real testament to the confidence that their mentors had in them to trust that they could execute sound scientific research and report it in a way that’s consistent with what professionals in the industry are doing.” Charney worked with…

by Frank Mojica

01/25/2016

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