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Former Gov. Weicker Endorses Foster In Bridgeport Mayoral Race BRIDGEPORT, Conn. – Former Gov. Lowell Weicker has endorsed Mary-Jane Foster in her election bid for Bridgeport mayor. “Mary-Jane’s life experiences: having been raised by a single mother, working her way through law school, advocating on behalf of victims of domestic violence, running a business and working in education provides her with the type of perspective that Bridgeport needs,” said Weicker. “I understand how important it is for any city, and especially Bridgeport, to have a leader in the mayor’s office that partners in the private sector, labor and government can trust. Foster is …

by Nicole Briggs

10/02/2015

Police & Fire

Redding Man Charged In Vandalism At Ridgefield Ball Field RIDGEFIELD — A Redding man was arrested Thursday on charges of causing $2,000 worth of damage on the Shadow Lake ball field in August, reports the News-Times website. Jesse Beatty, 21, was charged with first-degree criminal mischief in the incident, according to the report. Click here to read the full article.

by Nicole Briggs

10/02/2015

News

Drug Crisis In Our Backyard Invites Public To 'Meet, Greet, Eat' Event MAHOPAC, N.Y. – Drug Crisis in our Backyard is hosting a meet-and-greet event Thursday from 7-9 p.m. in the Mahopac Public Library Community Room, 668 Rt. 6, Mahopac. The event will provide information and access to service providers and professionals regarding the dangers of prescription pain medication abuse and addiction and mental health issues that are contributing to the current epidemic of opioid abuse locally. There will be 10 local and regional professional organizations and service providers in attendance who will be available to interact directly with attendees. They will be rea…

by Nicole Briggs

10/02/2015

News

More Info Emerges About Westchester Sites Pitched For Possible GE Move WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. – More information has emerged about the four possible Westchester County sites for General Electric if the Fortune 500 company decides to relocate its headquarters outside of Connecticut, reports lohud. Armonk, Somers, White Plains and Yonkers were first reported to be possible sites in August. Phil Oliva, a spokesman for Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino, said the specific sites pitched were the PepsiCo site in Somers, the Gateway Center at 1 North Lexington Avenue in downtown White Plains, former Alexander Smith and Sons carpet factory on Nepperhan Avenu…

by Nicole Briggs

10/02/2015

Schools

Ox Ridge Elementary In Darien Holding 'Big Night In' Fundraiser DARIEN, Conn. – Ox Ridge Elementary School’s “Big Night In” game night and fundraising event will take place Friday, Oct. 9. Recognizing the importance of family time, co-chairs Kate Kaplan and Linda Costello created a night to stay-at-home with the kids while giving back to the Darien school. Parents purchase a "Big Night In" kit through Ox Ridge's PTO, which contains a set of customized Ox Ridge playing cards, a set of dice, a game instruction booklet, snacks and food gift certificates for take-out from Planet Pizza and Chocolate Works. The games, packaged in a reusable popc…

by Nicole Briggs

10/02/2015

Events

Brunch In New Rochelle Benefits Songcatchers NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. – Songcatchers will sponsor its Spirit of Songcatchers Benefit Brunch Sunday, Oct. 25, at 11:30 a.m. at Greentree Country Club, 538 Davenport Ave., New Rochelle. The brunch will celebrate many successful years of bringing affordable music lessons to children from New Rochelle and surrounding communities. Brunch will be accompanied by musical entertainment provided by Songcatchers’ students, volunteers, alumni and other friends of the organization. Tributes will be paid to the following for their significant contributions to the New Rochelle and surrounding communities: …

by Nicole Briggs

10/01/2015

News

Frontier Communications Offers Hurricane Safety Tips To Fairfield FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. – Frontier Communications’ teams across Connecticut are preparing for the possibility of Hurricane Joaquin hitting the East Coast over the next few days, and they encourage residents to make preparations in the event that the Category 3 Hurricane has an impact on Connecticut. While Frontier is making its own preparations for the storm, the company is urging residents to be proactive. Frontier believes it is important for the communities it serves to know that the company updates its emergency response efforts on a continual basis, reviews lessons learned from prior s…

by Nicole Briggs

10/01/2015

Events

Tarrytown Music Hall Holding 4th Annual Family Fun Day TARRYTOWN, N.Y. – The Tarrytown Music Hall Is hosting its fourth semi-annual Family Fun Day Sunday, Oct. 25, from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Bring the family for a day of music and storytelling from folk musician and children’s entertainer Tom Chapin, as well as hands-on activities such as arts and crafts, martial arts, Lego building, a pumpkin patch and more. This event is free and open to the public; no tickets required. Schedule of entertainment: Tom Chapin will perform on the main stage at 1 p.m. Yoo’s Martial Arts Main Stage Demo and Guided Participation from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.…

by Nicole Briggs

10/01/2015

News

Support Connection Plans Group Meeting In Carmel CARMEL, N.Y. – Support Connection, Inc. is holding its next meeting for breast and ovarian cancer support Wednesday, Oct. 21 at 7 p.m. at Putnam Hospital Center, 160 Harris Road, Carmel. Support Connection, Inc. is a not-for profit organization that provides free, confidential support services for people affected by breast and ovarian cancer. Groups focus on topics pertaining to living with cancer through all stages of diagnosis, treatment and post-treatment. They are offered in Westchester, Putnam and Dutchess counties, and by toll-free teleconference. Click here for a complete calen…

by Nicole Briggs

10/01/2015

Events

Wayne Parks And Rec Sponsoring Broadway Trip To See 'Amazing Grace' WAYNE, N.J. – The Wayne Parks and Recreation Department is sponsoring a trip to see “Amazing Grace” on Broadway Wednesday, Oct. 14. The ticket price of $112 includes transportation and reserved orchestra seating at the Nederlander Theatre. The show begins at 8 p.m.; bus will depart at 5:30 p.m. A tale of romance, rebellion and redemption, the show follows John Newton, whose journey ignited a historic wave of change that gave birth to the abolitionist movement. Newton, an Englishman, finds himself torn between following in the footsteps of his father – a slave trader—and embracing the more…

by Nicole Briggs

10/01/2015

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