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Yonkers Businesses, Volunteers Join Forces To Clean Saw Mill River YONKERS, N.Y. – Leading into Earth Week, Groundwork Hudson Valley will host the Seventh annual Great Saw Mill River Cleanup on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nearly 200 volunteers will gather at eight sites throughout the Saw Mill River watershed to clear trash from the river and save trees by cutting invasive vines. Join in at any one of several sites, from Yonkers to Elmsford, and bring friends and family for a fun day of rewarding outdoor work. This year’s Great Saw Mill River Cleanup is a community partnership between businesses, government and citizens. Local businesses have stepped …

by Nicole Briggs

04/15/2016

Events

Greenwich Based Stand For The Troops Holds Roundtable, Warriors Ball STAMFORD, Conn. – Veterans will be front and center at two Stand For The Troops (SFTT) Rescue Coalition events Saturday at the Knights of Columbus in Stamford. A Post Traumatic Stress roundtable on new and emerging therapies will be held at 5 p.m. Greenwich based SFTT and its PTSD Rescue Coalition Medical Advisory Task Force will discuss new research and emerging treatments and therapies for veterans battling Post Traumatic Stress (PTSD) and/or dealing with Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) from their service in Iraq and Afghanistan. The panel includes: State Sen. Carlo Leone of Stamford Dr.…

by Nicole Briggs

04/15/2016

Lifestyle

'Stamford Stands Against Child Abuse' Art Project On Display STAMFORD, Conn. – Adult and youth members of the First Congregational Church in Stamford and residents of the emergency shelter program Kids in Crisis in Cos Cob created an art installation entitled “Stamford Stands Against Child Abuse,” now on display at the church, located at 1 Walton Place. The 12-foot banner serves as a visible reminder that April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month and will be on display for the entire month. Last year, there were 1,272 children abused and neglected in Fairfield County. Kids in Crisis hosts a free, confidential 24/7 Hotline – 203-661-1911 – for …

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04/15/2016

Events

Raise A Pint For The Weston Environment At Aspetuck Brew Lab BRIDGEPORT, Conn. – Visit Aspetuck Brew Lab on Earth Day – Friday, April 22 – and $1 of every pint and $2 of every 64-ounce growler of beer sold will be donated to the Aspetuck Land Trust of Weston. The seven-barrel brewery, owned and operated by husband-and-wife-team Peter and Tara Cowles from Fairfield, features a 50-person taproom serving beers for on-premise consumption and filling growlers to go. Having worked for the land trust for almost 10 years before starting the brew lab, Tara Cowles is thrilled to support the local nonprofit on Earth Day. “We have been so warmly welcomed by th…

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04/15/2016

Events

Dogwood Festival At Fairfield's Greenfield Hill Congregational Church FAIRFIELD, Conn. – The Greenfield Hill Congregational Church in Fairfield will host the 81st annual Dogwood Festival Friday, May 6 through Sunday, May 8. A fun-filled event that is synonymous with the season of spring, the three-day festival will celebrate the white and pink blossoms that have become part of the fabric of Fairfield. The theme of this year’s festival is "‘Do Good at the Dogwood," which represents the church’s commitment to the greater good and serving others as proceeds from the event are donated to scores of charities and organizations. “A time-honored tradition …

by Nicole Briggs

04/15/2016

Obituaries

George J. Hyland, Jr., 92, Former Greenwich Police Lieutenant GREENWICH, Conn. – George J. Hyland, Jr., a retired Greenwich Police lieutenant, died Wednesday, April 13. He was 92. He was born Jan. 4, 1924, to George and Martha (Durkin) Hyland. He graduated from Greenwich High School in 1942 and, while still in high school, enlisted in the U.S. Navy, serving through the conclusion of World War II. He served on PT-339 in the Southwest Pacific, earning three Battle Stars, the Pacific Theater Ribbon, the Philippine Liberation Ribbon, the Victory Medal and Good Conduct Medal. He joined the Greenwich Police Department in 1951, and served through 1977, r…

by Nicole Briggs

04/14/2016

Politics

Fairfield Reps Blast Malloy's Proposal To Slash Education Grant To Zero FAIRFIELD, Conn. – State Reps. Brenda Kupchick (R-132) and Laura Devlin (R-134) challenged Gov. Dannel Malloy’s proposal to completely cut Fairfield’s Education Cost Sharing (ECS) funds to zero. Malloy released his updated budget proposal Tuesday afternoon outside of his office. Under his updated budget proposal, Fairfield went from receiving a recommended amount of $3,590,008 in ECS funding to $0 for 2016-2017. This came on the heels of the Appropriations Committee voting to cut Fairfield's ECS funds by 1.2 million. “Although this is only a proposal, this is a serious cause for concern. …

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04/14/2016

Lifestyle

Weston's Emmanuel Church Seeks Submissions For Arts Bloom WESTON, Conn. – Emmanuel Church in Weston is seeking artists for the third annual The Arts Bloom in Weston fundraiser taking place Saturday, May 21, from 6-9 p.m. at Emmanuel Church, 285 Lyons Plain Road, Weston. To salute local artists, the church has developed an evening to exhibit works in varying mediums. The celebration is designed so that artists and nonprofits simultaneously benefit. All are invited to take in local talent and purchase from an array of displayed and auctioned artwork. The Arts Bloom in Weston committee is seeking original works of Fairfield County professional and am…

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04/14/2016

Events

Autism Specialist Speaks At Greenwich Hospital GREENWICH, Conn. – Friends of Autistic People and Greenwich Hospital will co-host Dr. Roger Jou, medical director at the Center for Translational Developmental Neuroscience, Yale Child Study Center, for a presentation titled “Medication, Mental Health, and Autism” Monday at 6:30 p.m. at the Noble Conference Center. Jou will speak about new treatment strategies, including experimental approaches targeting core social and communication vulnerabilities. He is one of the few autism-focused psychiatrists who treats older children and adults with autism. He advises on using as little medication as…

by Nicole Briggs

04/14/2016

Lifestyle

Western Connecticut Health Network Launches New Engagement Campaign DANBURY, Conn. – Western Connecticut Health Network (WCHN) has launched a new engagement campaign – “We Know You Well!” that centers on personalized health care and putting patients first. Dr. John M. Murphy, president and chief executive officer of the health network, articulated a vision for the expanding WCHN that has become a reality: to create a regional network that provides high-value health care to residents of Western Connecticut and nearby New York with patient health and wellness at the center. “Under the new WCHN brand tagline of ‘We Know You Well,’ the campaign personalizes th…

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04/14/2016

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