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Danbury Youth Earn President’s Volunteer Service Award DANBURY, Conn. – Twenty-three local youth were honored for their service with Youth Volunteer Corps of Western Connecticut, a program of United Way of Western Connecticut. The youth earned the President’s Volunteer Service Award for serving 50 or more hours at local nonprofits and community agencies in the greater Danbury area. The award recognizes and celebrates role models making a positive impact as engaged and deeply committed volunteers. Each youth was recognized for their commitment and completion of the volunteer hours required to receive the award. Youth ages 11-15 needed to compl…

by Nicole Briggs

08/08/2016

News

Rye Assemblyman Sponsors New State Law To Help ID Missing, Dead Persons RYE, N.Y. – Law enforcement agencies seeking to resolve cold cases and family members dealing with the heartbreak of a missing loved one got an important boost from legislation signed into law by Gov. Andrew Cuomo. The new law, which was sponsored by Assemblyman Steve Otis (D-Rye) and State Sen. Diane Savino (D-Staten Island), promotes a more comprehensive sharing of fingerprints and other identifying data of unknown decedents by requiring medical examiners and coroners throughout New York to report this identifying information to the National Missing and Unidentified Remains System (NamUs)…

by Nicole Briggs

08/02/2016

Neighbors

SoundWaters Awarded $30K Grant From Impact Fairfield County STAMFORD, Conn. – SoundWaters, the Stamford-based environmental education organization, was awarded a $30,000 grant from a new charitable foundation, Impact Fairfield County. In a competitive process, more than 60 nonprofit organizations applied for a series of grants totaling $160,000. SoundWaters was one of three finalists, along with Inspirica and Neighbors Link, both also Stamford-based. “We are extremely grateful to Impact Fairfield County for making this grant available and honored to have been selected as one of three finalists. Congratulations to Inspirica for receiving the primary…

by Nicole Briggs

08/02/2016

Lifestyle

Mina's Fantasy Rocks Stony Point Summer Concert Series STONY POINT, N.Y. – Join Mina's Fantasy, featuring honorary members Paul Del Corral from TheMix MixBand and Freddie JayCee from The Tub Band, as they perform Wednesday, Aug. 3, at 7 p.m. as part of the Stony Point Summer Concert Series at Riverfront Park. The Stony Point Summer Concert Series takes place on Wednesdays through Aug. 24 at 7 p.m. Future concerts include: Aug. 10 – Hurley Mountain Highway. Aug. 17 – A List Band. Aug. 24 – The Mighty Spectrum Band.

by Nicole Briggs

08/01/2016

Neighbors

Mayor's Message: Harrison Paving Crews Restore Over 10 Miles Of Streets HARRISON, N.Y. – The following is a letter from Harrison Mayor Ron Belmont to the community: The Harrison Town Board continues to work hard in maintaining our services and has made good on its pledge to repair and enhance our municipal infrastructure. Recently, our Department of Public Works finished paving over 10 miles of roadway utilizing the eco-friendly, hot-in-place road recycling program. Upcoming projects include sidewalk restoration in various locations, the second phase of rehabilitating the Mintzer Center (the first phase included the roof replacement) and upgrades to the Cottag…

by Ron Belmont

08/01/2016

Neighbors

Rockland Family Starts GoFundMe For Infant Daughter's Cranio Recovery TAPPAN, N.Y. – After learning the shocking news that their 5-month-old daughter will need surgery on her skull, a family in Tappan has started a GoFundMe page to offset surgery and post-surgery costs and raise awareness. When Christine and Mike Reynolds, and their 2-year-old son, Michael, welcomed Riley on Feb. 20, they were thrilled to add to their family. After noticing that Riley's left forehead was indented and her eye was slightly closed, they brought it to the attention of various doctors and nurses shortly after her birth, then to Riley’s pediatrician, who believed that she would gro…

by Nicole Briggs

07/31/2016

News

Harrison Owners Seek Help In Finding Missing Cat HARRISON, N.Y. -- The owners of a female tabby cat missing in Harrison are asking for the public's help to bring her home. Crystal has been missing from the Brentwood area of Harrison since Saturday. If found or sighted, call Christopher LePino at 914-630-4714.

by Nicole Briggs

07/30/2016

Events

Avon Theatre In Stamford Presenting Screening Of 'Life, Animated' STAMFORD, Conn. – The Avon Theatre in Stamford will present a documentary screening of “Life, Animated” at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. From Academy Award-winning director Roger Ross Williams, “Life, Animated” is the inspirational story of Owen Suskind, an autistic young man who was unable to speak as a child until he and his family discovered a unique way to communicate by immersing themselves in the world of classic Disney animated films. The emotional coming-of-age story follows Owen as he graduates to adulthood and takes his first steps toward independence. The subject of his father Ron Suskin…

by Nicole Briggs

07/28/2016

Neighbors

Happy Birthday To Woodcliff Lake's Fran Ganguzza WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J. – Happy birthday to Woodcliff Lake native Fran Ganguzza! Ganguzza, a writer and producer, turns 57 today. Born Francine Ganguzza on July 28, 1959, she is the vice president, writer and co-producer of Starline Films, an independent film production and distribution company. Her works include “Harry...a Communication Breakdown” and the award-winning documentary “4CHOSEN: The Documentary.” She was raised in Woodcliff Lake and attended Pascack Hills High School. She later pursued a bachelor's degree in visual communication at the Philadelphia College of Art. She joined St…

by Nicole Briggs

07/28/2016

Police & Fire

Bedford Fire Department Schedules Annual Parade BEDFORD, N.Y. -- The Bedford Fire Department parade will take place at 7 p.m. Friday.Residents are reminded there will be numerous road closures and detours along routes 172 and 22. Use caution when driving in the area. The parade will start at 7 p.m. on Route 22 at The Farms Road, marching north to the Village Green; it ends at the firehouse. There is no rain date scheduled for the parade. In the event of inclement weather, a determination will be made about the parade two hours before its scheduled start time. Join the fire department afterward for hot dogs and refreshments behind the …

by Nicole Briggs

07/28/2016

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