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Colossal Heads, Stone Sculptures Take Over Nyack Art Center Garden Colossal Heads, Stone Sculptures Take Over Nyack Art Center Garden
Colossal Heads, Stone Sculptures Take Over Nyack Art Center Garden NYACK, N.Y. -- Passersby may have noticed the massive heads made of ceramic and stone on the grounds of the Edward Hopper House Art Center in Nyack. They are the work of James Tyler and Santi Hitorangi. The "Sculpture in the Garden 2016" outdoor exhibition runs to Oct. 22. James Tyler's Brickhead Assemblage sculptures are unique colossal heads that invite viewers to identify with the world’s ceramic heritages, explains a press release. The work has pre-Columbian, South American, Native American, Asian, African, and Western influences. Santi Hitorangi will be showing some of his …

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Police & Fire
Danbury Man Nabbed In Bridgeport In Killing Of Daughter Danbury Man Nabbed In Bridgeport In Killing Of Daughter
Danbury Man Nabbed In Bridgeport In Killing Of Daughter BRIDGEPORT -- A Danbury man suspected in the slaying of his daughter at her college in Massachusetts was arrested at a pizza place in Bridgeport on Friday, according to the Connecticut Post. Walter DaSilva, a 45-year-old Town Hill Avenue resident, was arrested, the report said. Members of the U.S. Marshal Violent Crime Fugitive Task Force nabbed DaSilva, charging him with being "a fugitive from justice," the newspaper said. DaSilva, whose bond is set for $500,000, and faces extradition Monday, is alleged to have mortally shot Sabrina DaSilva, who was 19, on July 3, said the Conne…

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Weather
Strong Thunderstorms Threaten Bridgeport As Weekend Begins Strong Thunderstorms Threaten Bridgeport As Weekend Begins
Strong Thunderstorms Threaten Bridgeport As Weekend Begins FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- The respite of cool air and sunny skies will stick around Friday across Fairfield County, but residents need to brace for thunderstorms threatening to take aim by Saturday afternoon, according to the National Weather Service.There is a hazardous weather outlook as conditions will be ripe for severe thunderstorms heading into early Saturday evening. With the system comes the threat of locally damaging winds, the Weather Service said. Friday will continue to be sunny, with a high near 88. There is a possibility of showers and thunderstorms, with patchy fog arriving …

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Police & Fire
K9 Atlas To Help KO Crime In Westport K9 Atlas To Help KO Crime In Westport
K9 Atlas To Help KO Crime In Westport WESTPORT, Conn. -- A 19-month-old German Shepherd named Atlas is the newest member of the Westport Police Department K-9 Unit. The police service dog was acquired from Grasso Shepherds, an organization that imports and trains European German Shepherds. Atlas and his handler, Officer David Scinto, will begin training this month to become certified as a Patrols/Narcotics Detection Canine in October, said police. "The Westport Police Canine Unit has been around since the early '80’s and Atlas joins two other dog teams currently on the Westport Police Department," said Lt. Ryan Paul…

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Events
Grace Smith House Exhibit Spotlights Domestic Violence Grace Smith House Exhibit Spotlights Domestic Violence
Grace Smith House Exhibit Spotlights Domestic Violence POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. -- Art with messages from those who have experienced partner abuse and family violence is the essence of The Clothesline Project being exhibited from Aug. 10 to Sept. 7 at The Mid-Hudson Heritage Center in Poughkeepsie.Grace Smith House is presenting the exhibit, which allows individuals affected by violence to express their emotions by writing and drawing on pieces of clothing about their experience as a testimony to overcoming the problems of the abuse. Grace Smith House is a private not-for-profit domestic violence agency, which provides both residential and non-residen…

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Politics
New York Times Editorial Looks At Fair-Housing In Westchester New York Times Editorial Looks At Fair-Housing In Westchester
New York Times Editorial Looks At Fair-Housing In Westchester The controversial subject of fair-housing that plagues suburban Westchester towns, is explored in New Jersey in an editorial in The New York Times.Since the state's Supreme Court ruled on the Mount Laurel fair-housing case more than 30 years ago, multitudes of families on low and moderate incomes have secured homes in communities with low crime and good schools, said the newspaper. The flip side is that reportedly attorneys estimate over 100,000 homes were not built that "should have been built" due to resistance in some places and by political figures, Gov. Chris Christie included…

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Neighbors
Katonah Couple Brings Joy To Special Needs Kids, Adults In Westchester Katonah Couple Brings Joy To Special Needs Kids, Adults In Westchester
Katonah Couple Brings Joy To Special Needs Kids, Adults In Westchester KATONAH, N.Y. -- A Katonah couple is helping to make sure people with special needs in Westchester enjoy a balanced life through recreation. Nancy Dwyer Bellini and Joe Bellini both work for North East Westchester Special Education. The community based therapeutic recreation agency serves kids, age four to seniors. Nancy is programs director and Bellini is program coordinator for the agency where they both met in 1992. The agency receives funding from the New York State Office for People with Developmental Disabilities, town assessments, program fees and donations. It is run by a board of …

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Events
Corn And Tomatoes Take Stage At Farm Fest In Wyckoff Corn And Tomatoes Take Stage At Farm Fest In Wyckoff
Corn And Tomatoes Take Stage At Farm Fest In Wyckoff WYCKOFF, N.J. -- Bring your appetite to the upcoming Corn and Tomato Fest Saturday, July 30 at Abma's Farm in Wyckoff.The produce and poultry farm will present recipes and cooking demos. Farm tours will be given and there's a greenhouse and petting zoo, as well as a farmers' market. Poultry and eggs from Abma's cage-free chickens will be sold at the market, which will be open the day of the free festival, which is from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 700 Lawlins Road, Wyckoff. Abma is among a handful of working farms still in operation in Bergen County. Located about 40 minutes from New York City, it'…

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Police & Fire
Santa Takes Sizzle Out Of Afternoon At Greenwich Camp Santa Takes Sizzle Out Of Afternoon At Greenwich Camp
Santa Takes Sizzle Out Of Afternoon At Greenwich Camp GREENWICH, Conn. -- The Greenwich Fire Department Engine 8 and crew brought "Christmas in July" Friday to Boys and Girls Club of Greenwich Camp Simmons.

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Lewisboro Library Needs Community's Help For Annual Fair Lewisboro Library Needs Community's Help For Annual Fair
Lewisboro Library Needs Community's Help For Annual Fair LEWISBORO, N.Y. -- Volunteers, sponsors and donations are needed in August to help set up the 56th annual Lewisboro Library Fair at Onatru Farm Town Park on Saturday, Sept. 24 . Volunteers will accept and organize donations for the Library Fair Book Sale and Attic Treasures Sale. Assistance is needed on Saturday Aug. 6, 13, 20 and 27 from 10 a.m.-noon at Onatru Farm Town Park. Adults and teens welcome. Other ways to help, Vendors and community groups can showcase their items at the fair. For vendor information, email lisawickersham@ymail.com. Sponsors are needed to underwrite costs of the …

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