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Norwalk Man Charged With Pushing Girlfriend, Mother Down Stairs Norwalk Man Charged With Pushing Girlfriend, Mother Down Stairs
Norwalk Man Charged With Pushing Girlfriend, Mother Down Stairs NORWALK, Conn. – A Norwalk man was arrested and charged early Friday morning for pushing his girlfriend and her mother down a flight of stairs at home on Fort Point Street, according to The Hour. Elvin Giron, 38,  had an argument with both women, following his girlfried as she went up the stairs to check on children. The argument reportedly escalated and resulted in him punching the girlfriend and her mother, The Hour said. Giron was charged with one count of disorderly conduct, two counts of third-degree assault and four counts of risk of injury to a minor based upon the proximity of child…

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Owners Found For Dog That Wandered Into Nyack Gym Owners Found For Dog That Wandered Into Nyack Gym
Owners Found For Dog That Wandered Into Nyack Gym NYACK, N.Y. – Owners were found for a dog that wandered into the Crossfit gym in Nyack on Saturday morning, according to a post on the Lost Pets of the Hudson Valley Facebook page. The dog's owners were found about 90 minutes after the owner of the Crossfit gym, located on 51 Catherine Street, posted the photo on the page. Click here to see additional information on the Lost Pets of the Hudson Valley Facebook page.

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Advisory Issued For Stray Dog Seen In Carmel Advisory Issued For Stray Dog Seen In Carmel
Advisory Issued For Stray Dog Seen In Carmel CARMEL, N.Y. – An advisory has been issued for a stray dog seen in Carmel after a picture was posted to the Lost Pets of the Hudson Valley Facebook page. The dog was spotted running around Route 311 near Terry Hill, and attempts to catch it were unsuccessful. If you've seen this small, white dog, contact local authorities. 

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Politics
New Laws In Connecticut Apply To Police Accountability, Telemedicine New Laws In Connecticut Apply To Police Accountability, Telemedicine
New Laws In Connecticut Apply To Police Accountability, Telemedicine FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. – As the new year began on Friday, a handful of new laws are now in place throughout Connecticut dealing with police accountability and telemedicine, according to The Hartford Courant. The new police accountability laws include requiring state troopers to wear body cameras and offering incentives for municipal departments to purchase them The Hartford Courant said. Other laws on the books include new mental health requirements for insurance, increased voter registration training, and more policies for telemedicine providers, reported The Hartford Courant. Click her…

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Events
Mahopac-Carmel Chamber Honors Business Persons Of The Year Mahopac-Carmel Chamber Honors Business Persons Of The Year
Mahopac-Carmel Chamber Honors Business Persons Of The Year MAHOPAC, N.Y. – The Mahopac-Carmel Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual Business Person of the Year Awards and Annual Kick-Off Event dinner at 5:30 on Tuesday, Jan. 26, at the Putnam County Golf Course. Kenny Hogan of Kenny's Carpet One will receive the Business Person of the Year award, while Karl Thimm will be given the Business Person Meritorious Award for his 45 years of service in the area. There will be a cocktail hour at 5:30 p.m., with dinner starting at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $40.  The golf course is at 187 Hill St. in Mahopac.

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Bodies In The Library Book Group Tops Ossining Library Events In January Bodies In The Library Book Group Tops Ossining Library Events In January
Bodies In The Library Book Group Tops Ossining Library Events In January OSSINING, N.Y. – A book club, art exhibit and a food workshop are among events scheduled in January at the Ossining Library. The library's free Bodies in the Library Book Group will meet on Friday, Jan. 8 at noon to discuss Scotsman Ian Rankin's “Standing in Another Man’s Grave.” Author Catherine Wald will moderate, and copies of the book will be available. The 'Myths and Fantasies' art exhibit of artist Donna Faranda's work, will run from Jan. 2-30, with an opening reception on Saturday, Jan. 9 from 2 to 4 p.m. Susan Chasen will lead a free gluten food workshop on Saturday, Jan. 9 at 11:3…

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Ninth-Graders Get Open Gym Night In Pound Ridge Ninth-Graders Get Open Gym Night In Pound Ridge
Ninth-Graders Get Open Gym Night In Pound Ridge POUND RIDGE, N.Y. – Pound Ridge Elementary School will launch a ninth-grade open gym night on Tuesdays starting Jan. 5. Each session runs from 5:30 to 7 p.m., and registration is required. Contact the Pound Ridge Recreation Department to register by calling 914-764-0947. The elementary school is at 7 Pound Ridge Road.

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Updated: 20-Year-Old Homicide Victim In Orange ID'd Updated: 20-Year-Old Homicide Victim In Orange ID'd
Updated: 20-Year-Old Homicide Victim In Orange ID'd Updated report: 20-Year-Old Homicide Victim In Orange ID'd. Click here. Original report: MIDDLETOWN, N.Y. – Local authorities in Middletown are investigating the murder of an as yet unidentified 20-year-old at a New Year's house party in Orange County overnight. The homicide occurred on Paddock Drive in the town of Crawford. State police, the Crawford Police Department and the Orange County District Attorney's Office are collaborating on the investigation. Anyone who may have information or video can call the state police office in Middletown at (845) 344-5300. Check back to Daily Voice…

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East Ramapo Set For Another Year Of Education Problems East Ramapo Set For Another Year Of Education Problems
East Ramapo Set For Another Year Of Education Problems EAST RAMAPO, N.Y. – Longtime issues that have plagued the East Ramapo School District for years will likely continue through 2016, according to Lohud.com. For starters, the state has recommended that a monitor be installed with the power to veto decisions of the school board for the second straight school year. A group led by former New York City schools chancellor Dennis Walcott will take over duties from Hank Greenberg, who is the outgoing monitor, reported LoHud.com. Walcott's group has made 18 recommendations to the state to help resolve ongoing problems, including an independent elect…

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Politics
Lewisboro Swears In Officials At Inauguration Ceremony Lewisboro Swears In Officials At Inauguration Ceremony
Lewisboro Swears In Officials At Inauguration Ceremony LEWISBORO, N.Y. – The Town of Lewisboro announced that its annual inauguration ceremony will take place on Friday, New Year's Day, at 11:30 a.m. at the Lewisboro Library. After an invocation by the Rev. Chip Andrus of South Salem Presbyterian Church, Town Justice Marc Seedorf will administer the oath of office to Westchester County District 2 Legislator Francis Corcoran, Town Justice Susan Simon, Town Clerk Janet Donahue, and Town Councilman Daniel Welsh. Simon will then administer the oath of office to Town Councilman John Pappalardo, Highway Superintendent Peter Ripperger, and Town Superv…

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