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Bridgeport Police Charge Two Men In Knife Fight BRIDGEPORT, Conn. -- Two suspects have been arrested on charges in connection with an altercation involving a knife near the corner of Arctic Street and Pembroke Street in Bridgeport on Saturday, Sept. 5, police said. Reynaldo Andre Hernandez, who was in possession of a knife, said during police questioning that a group of individuals came to his home looking for trouble at about 5 a.m. Hernandez said he followed them to Arctic Street and approached a group of individuals he believed were responsible for damaging his vehicle, police said. During the confrontation, Hiram Otero punched Hern…

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09/08/2015

Events

Habitat For Humanity Will Hold High School Advisory Board Meeting NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. -- Habitat for Humanity of Westchester will hold a high school advisory board meeting on Thursday, Sept. 10 at 7 p.m. The meeting runs from 7 to 8 p.m. at 659 Main St. in New Rochelle.

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09/08/2015

Neighbors

New Rochelle Public Library Releases Five Year Plan NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. -- The New Rochelle Public Library recently released a Five Year Strategic Plan to address opportunities and challenges facing the library over the next five years. The director and trustees of the library undertook the process of planning a set of priorities, goals and activities that will build upon the library's accomplishments and adapt the facilities according to the changing nature of library usage. A grant from the New Rochelle Public Library Foundation funded the plan. View the Five Year Strategic Plan online at www.nrpl.org or pick up a copy at the library's re…

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09/08/2015

Events

St. George's Winery Hosts Animal Shelter Benefit YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, N.Y. -- Get ready to "Wag, Wine, Sip and Drool" to benefit Town and County K9 Ltd. at the Winery at St. George on Oct. 6. Sponsored by Paw Prince Pet Care, the benefit event will feature wine, pet photographs, live music, raffles and hors d'oeuvres from 5 to 9 p.m. Proceeds will go to training and boarding dogs from the Yonkers Animal Shelter so they have a better chance of adoption. Tickets are $20 per person or $35 for a couple. Purchase tickets online, at www.hvpetevents.com/contact.html, click "Buy Now" and include the fundraiser name in the descrip…

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09/08/2015

Business

New Pizzeria Opens In Harrison HARRISON, N.Y. -- Porta Napoli Pizzeria opened its doors in Harrison on Halstead Avenue on Sept. 4. Owner and Westchester native Sandra Manzella also co-founded Kesté Pizza and Vino in New York City. New York Magazine named Kesté's the "No. 1 pizza in New York" and the Food Network Magazine declared it the best in the state. For more information and a full menu of the Neapolitan pizzas, visit www.portanapoliny.com.

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09/08/2015

News

Kraft Heinz Company Expands American Cheese Singles Recall The Kraft Heinz Company has expanded its voluntary recall of select Kraft singles due to choking hazards, according to the FDA. As previously reported, a potential choking hazard arises from the possibility a sliver of the packaging film may remain stuck to the slice of pasteurized cheese product after the individual wrapper has been removed. Click here for more information via the FDA's press release.

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09/08/2015

Events

Author Discusses Impact Of Fracking In Armonk Talk At Library ARMONK, N.Y. -- Madelon L Finke will discuss "The Human and Environmental Impact of Fracking" at the North Castle Public Library on Sept. 10. Finkel is professor of health care policy and research and director of the Office of Global Health Education at the Weill Cornell Medical College. Finkel has written 12 books as well as articles in various professional journals. The talk begins at 6 p.m.

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09/08/2015

Events

New Rochelle Public Library To Hold Big Book Sale NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. -- The Friends of New Rochelle Public Library will hold their monthly Big Book Sale on Friday, Sept. 11 and Saturday, Sept. 12 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The sale will feature hardcover and paperback books as well as CDs, DVDs and more donations that residents donated throughout the summer. Mini-Sales will also be held on Sept. 19 and Sept. 26 and every Tuesday and Thursday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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09/08/2015

Events

Darien Remembering 9/11 With Ceremony At Memorial DARIEN, Conn. -- The Darien Monuments and Ceremonies Commission will observe Sept. 11 this year at the 9/11 Memorial behind Middlesex Middle School. The ceremony is open to the public and begins at 8:30 a.m. Friday, Sept. 11. Roses will be placed and a moment of silence will be observed at 8:46 a.m., the time when the first plane struck the World Trade Center Middlesex Middle School is located at 204 Hollow Tree Ridge Road.

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09/08/2015

Events

Puttin' On The Dog Festival In Greenwich Promotes Pet Adoption GREENWICH, Conn. -- Adopt-A-Dog will host the 28th annual Puttin' on the Dog festival on Sept. 20 at Roger Sherman Baldwin Park. “The show of community support we receive at ‘Puttin’ on the Dog’ touches us deeply as we continue to advocate for lifetime care and ownership of dogs,” said Executive Director Kristen Rice. “We especially value the contributions of our sponsors who appreciate that the mission of our event remains the same as it did since its inception - finding loving homes for wonderful animals in need. In addition to dog and cat adoption, the festival will feature 50 vendors a…

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09/08/2015

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