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Darien Chamber Presents Checks To Depot, Arts Center Darien Chamber Presents Checks To Depot, Arts Center
Darien Chamber Presents Checks To Depot, Arts Center DARIEN, Conn. -- The Depot and Darien Arts Center received checks from the Darien Chamber of Commerce at the 11th Annual Wine Tasting and Charity Auction.  The Depot provides high school children with an environment free of drugs and alcohol. The nonprofit will use the money from the auction on programs and a new roof.  The Darien Arts Center will use their donated money on dance, music, visual arts and theater programs. 

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Schools
Elmwood Park Students To Compete In Video Game Tournament Elmwood Park Students To Compete In Video Game Tournament
Elmwood Park Students To Compete In Video Game Tournament ELMWOOD PARK, N.J. -- Students at Elmwood Park High School will brawl Nintendo-style Dec. 18 when the technology and anime clubs present a "Festival Fisticuffs" tournament.  Students will play as Mario, Donkey Kong, Pikachu, Kirby and other favorite characters in both tournament-style and eight-player "friendly" matches of "Super Smash Bros." for Wii U.  Snacks and refreshments will be served. 

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Police & Fire
Man Charged In White Plains With Drug Distribution Resulting In Death Man Charged In White Plains With Drug Distribution Resulting In Death
Man Charged In White Plains With Drug Distribution Resulting In Death WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- A Sullivan County man was charged in White Plains Federal Court Thursday with distribution of heroin and fentanyl causing a death.  Terrence Johnson, 23, was charged with allegedly selling fentanyl-laced heroin in Sullivan County multiple times. One such alleged occasion was the deadly overdose that killed Malcolm Perry, 35, of Liberty, N.Y. “I am pleased that our partners in law enforcement on the federal level have used the laws at their disposal to hold accountable a purveyor of dangerous drugs that plague the Sullivan County community," said Sullivan County Di…

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Police & Fire
Man Charged With Entering State Prison In Dutchess With Contraband Man Charged With Entering State Prison In Dutchess With Contraband
Man Charged With Entering State Prison In Dutchess With Contraband BEEKMAN, N.Y. -- Jafari R. Fray, 23, of Mount Vernon was arrested by New York State Police on Wednesday and charged with promoting prison contraband. Fray was accused of entering the Green Haven Correctional Facility with a razor blade, when he went to visit an inmate. He was arraigned in the Town of Beekman Justice Court and held without bail at the Dutchess County Jail. Fray is scheduled to appear in Town of Beekman Justice Court on Jan. 14 at 6 p.m. 

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Police & Fire
Putnam County Sheriff's Department Seeks Identity-Theft Suspect Putnam County Sheriff's Department Seeks Identity-Theft Suspect
Putnam County Sheriff's Department Seeks Identity-Theft Suspect PUTNAM COUNTY, N.Y. -- Nyhime S. Henderson, 32, is wanted by the Putnam County Sheriff's Office on charges of first-degree identity theft and third-degree grand larceny.  An arrest warrant was issued for Henderson on Oct. 2, 2012. According to the department, the suspect is 5 feet 8 inches, 250 pounds and has black hair and brown eyes. Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to contact the Putnam County Sheriff's Department at 845-808-4357.  Tipsters should not take police action themselves under any circumstances, and should not post tips on any social media network. Anyone ca…

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Neighbors
Sinai Schools Will Have Scholarship Fundraiser Sinai Schools Will Have Scholarship Fundraiser
Sinai Schools Will Have Scholarship Fundraiser TEANECK, N.J. -- Sinai Schools will host its 2016 annual benefit dinner Feb. 28 at the Marriott Glenpointe Hotel. The money raised at the dinner will enable Sinai to provide special education to children regardless of their financial background. Sinai offers individualized programs designed to meet a child's specific needs with a 1:2 staff-to-student ratio. The school also features intensive therapeutic supports within the classrooms.  Rena and Jerry Barta, Heshy and Eve Feldman, Rabbi Steven and Karen Finkelstein, Rosalyn and Stephen Flatow and Jerry and Annette Kranson will be honored at …

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Politics
Putnam Legislators May Rescind Hill-Agor Farm Historic Places Resolution Putnam Legislators May Rescind Hill-Agor Farm Historic Places Resolution
Putnam Legislators May Rescind Hill-Agor Farm Historic Places Resolution PUTNAM COUNTY, N.Y. -- As the battle over the future of Hill-Agor Farm wages on, Putnam County lawmakers at a meeting Thursday night considered pulling back a resolution passed four years ago that was intended to further the process of placing the property on the National Register of Historic Places, according to theexaminernews.com. History buffs want the land revitalized through grants that can come only with being placed on the Register, advocates for youth sport counter that it would cut access to Airport Park, which is on the same road, theexaminernews.com said. The county Legislature …

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Police & Fire
Dutchess County Welcomes 24 New Firefighters Dutchess County Welcomes 24 New Firefighters
Dutchess County Welcomes 24 New Firefighters POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. -- Twenty-four new Dutchess County volunteer firefighters joined the ranks at a graduation ceremony on Nov. 30.  “Congratulations to Dutchess County’s 24 newest firefighters," said County Executive Marc Molinaro. "These brave men and women demonstrate the continued selfless commitment by residents in our community to safeguard the lives of others. I join with our Department of Emergency Response, the training instructors, participating fire departments, and friends and family, in congratulating the most recent graduates of the Firefighter 1 program.” Ranging in …

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Politics
Dr. Kari Reiber To Retire After 12 Years As County Health Commissioner Dr. Kari Reiber To Retire After 12 Years As County Health Commissioner
Dr. Kari Reiber To Retire After 12 Years As County Health Commissioner POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. -- Dutchess County Department of Health Commissioner Dr. Kari Reiber, will retire Dec. 29 after serving the county for more than 12 years. “I am honored to have served Dutchess County for the past 12 years," said Reiber. "I am deeply grateful to County Executive (Marcus) Molinaro and his dynamic staff, to members of the Dutchess County Legislature, to my fellow department heads, and to all my wonderful colleagues for their trust and continued support. As I move on to new adventures, Dutchess County will remain very much in my thoughts and heart.” “For more than…

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News
Poughkeepsie Infrastructure Projects Receive Federal, State Subsidies Poughkeepsie Infrastructure Projects Receive Federal, State Subsidies
Poughkeepsie Infrastructure Projects Receive Federal, State Subsidies POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. -- The City of Poughkeepsie's has been granted federal and state subsidies regarding the design and construction of two major infrastructure projects and awards through the Regional Economic Development Council. “These projects are a work-in-progress and I am pleased to see them through to the end of my term as Mayor," said Mayor John C. Tkazyik. "It has been my privilege working with city staff, federal, state, and local agencies as well as private developers on these projects that are making Poughkeepsie an even better place." The city's current College H…

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