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Cindy Capitani

Deputy Editor/Content Curator

ccapitani@dailyvoice.com

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News

State DOT Discusses Pedestrian Safety In Spring Valley Workshop SPRING VALLEY, N.Y. — Making Routes 59 and 45 by the Tappan Zee safer for foot traffic is the topic of a Spring Valley community workshop on Tuesday, run by the state Department of Transportation, reports lohud.com. The public is invited to discuss the busy corridor that’s heavily used by both motorists and pedestrians, the article says. The area is also part of the route for a planned rapid bus system. The workshop runs from 7 to 9 p.m. at Finkelstein Memorial Library in Spring Valley, according to the article. For the full story see lohud.com.

by Cindy Capitani

11/30/2015

Police & Fire

Teens Find Out Fake Firearms Mean Real Weapons Charges By Stamford Cops STAMFORD, Conn. — Four teens were charged Friday with possession of weapons after being pulled over by police for allegedly running a red light on North Street, reports the Stamford Advocate. While the vehicle was pulled over, Stamford Police saw the black end of what appeared to be a gun and searched the car, the story says. They reportedly found a shoebox with a 9 mm semiautomatic handgun used to fire blanks, along with a BB gun. Arrested on multiple charges were William Bonapart, 18, of Stamford and Erick Gonzalez-Saaverda, 18, of Bridgeport, according to the article. Two juveniles we…

by Cindy Capitani

11/30/2015

Events

Mahwah Chamber Organizes Networking Party For Young Professionals MAHWAH, N.J. — Come network among other young professionals Tuesday at Biggies in Ramsey. Sponsored by TD Bank and hosted by the Mahwah Regional Chamber of Commerce Young Professionals Network, there will be food, door prizes and a cash/credit bar. The cost is $20 in advance and $25 at the door. The event is from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Biggies is at 1315 Route 17 South, Ramsey. For reservations or more information call 201-529-5566 or click here.

by Cindy Capitani

11/30/2015

Weather

Sunny Skies Will Give Way To Rain In Bridgeport FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- Rain is coming to the Fairfield County area after a partly sunny Monday. Clouds will increase throughout Monday as temperatures hit a high of 43 degrees. There’s a 30 percent chance of overnight rain after 3 a.m. as high pressure moves off the New England coast. But grab your umbrella before heading out on Tuesday. There’s an 80 percent chance that rain will be heavy by 9 a.m., and a quarter-inch of rain could fall by midnight. The highs will be near 46. Showers will likely continue into Wednesday as temperatures climb to a high near 55 degrees. New rain fall …

by Cindy Capitani

11/30/2015

Police & Fire

Car Strikes Chairman Of Bethel School Board During Holiday Event BETHEL, Conn. -- A car struck the Bethel Board of Education chairman on Greenwood Avenue during the town's annual Winterfest on Friday, reports newstimes.com. Witnesses said Larry Craybas went in the street to slow down a fast-moving car, according to the the story. He was transported to Danbury Hospital and treated for minor injuries, the newstimes said. He used the Bethel CT Forum Facebook page to thank emergency responders and the public for their assistance, the article says. For the full story see newstimes.com.

by Cindy Capitani

11/30/2015

Neighbors

Darien Letter: Arts Center Thanks Volunteers And Supporters DARIEN, Conn. — The Darien Daily Voice accepts signed and original letters to the editor up to 350 words. To submit your letter, email darien@dailyvoice.com. To the editor, During this time of Thanksgiving I extend sincere gratitude on behalf of the Darien Arts Center to the growing number of volunteers and donors who help enrich our community by supporting the Darien Arts Center and all of its programs. This year, we have been fortunate to have the generous support of a new group of extraordinary people who organized and participated in three off-site benefits in support of the DAC: the …

by Amy Allen, Executive Director, Darien Arts Center

11/30/2015

Lifestyle

Are You Looking For Deals On Cyber Monday, Saddle Brook? Ready to let your fingers do the shopping? Time-strapped consumers are pushing Cyber Monday into the holiday shopping limelight, making it among the most lucrative days for retailers and bargain hunters alike, according to about.com. Nearly 90 percent of retailers offer Cyber Monday sales and 40 percent of shoppers say it’s the fast, 24-hour convenience that makes it preferable to facing crowds on Black Friday, the website says. More than half of consumers use mobile devices to shop Cyber Monday and nearly 75 percent of retailers advertise sales on Facebook. Half of Cyber Monday deals of…

by Cindy Capitani

11/30/2015

Events

Hospice Care Holds Annual 'Tree Of Life' Celebration In Mount Kisco MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. -- Hospice Care in Westchester and Putnam, Inc. will be opening its 18th annual Tree of Life celebration with a tree lighting ceremony at the Holiday Inn on Wednesday, Dec. 2.The event, the hospice's second tree lighting of the season, is free to the public and set to begin at 6 p.m. The ceremony will be hosted by Lisa LaRocca, of News12. Festive music will be provided by the Fox Lane Chamber Choir and the Horace Greeley Madrigal Choir. A second tree has stood at the Jefferson Valley Mall in Yorktown Heights since Nov. 20. The trees will remain through Dec. 24, according t…

by Cindy Capitani

11/30/2015

Schools

Holiday Concert Showcases Ramapo Regional Students In Oakland OAKLAND, N.J. — Student musicians will present a holiday concert Tuesday, Dec. 8 at Ramapo Indian Hills Regional High School in Oakland. The concert is free and open to the public. It will be held in the auditorium of the high school, at 131 Yawpo Ave., Oakland. MORE INFO: CLICK HERE

by Cindy Capitani

11/29/2015

Events

Eat Deli Sandwiches To Support Emerson Fire Department EMERSON, N.J. — Have a sandwich for breakfast or lunch Monday and help out the Emerson Fire Department. Shortrounds Deli & Catering will donate 10 percent of all sales to the department, which will assist with further training, maintaining equipment and taking care of the firehouse. The deli offers homemade soups, seasonal salads and specialty sandwiches, along with numerous hot subs, grilled meats and breakfast platters. Shortrounds is open from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. and is at 189 Kinderkamack Road, Emerson. MORE INFO: Facebook

by Cindy Capitani

11/29/2015

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