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Butter Is Bad For You, New Study Shows Butter Is Bad For You, New Study Shows
Butter Is Bad For You, New Study Shows FAIRFIELD, Conn. – If you didn’t believe it before, even the dairy industry now agrees: butter is bad for you, reports the Daily Meal. A study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition and funded by the Danish Dairy Research Foundation shows that moderate consumption of butter leads to higher bad cholesterol levels, according to the report. Click here to read the full story. 
Bernadette F. Salveson, 91, Of Bridgeport Bernadette F. Salveson, 91, Of Bridgeport
Bernadette F. Salveson, 91, Of Bridgeport BRIDGEPORT, Conn. – Bernadette F. Salveson, 91, of Bridgeport, wife to the late Norman Salveson, died Wednesday, Aug. 12 at St. Vincent's Medical Center. To sign her online guest register book, for travel directions or to order flowers, click here.  
Paul F. Sopek, 57, Of Fairfield Paul F. Sopek, 57, Of Fairfield
Paul F. Sopek, 57, Of Fairfield FAIRFIELD, Conn. – Paul F. Sopek, 57, of Fairfield, died Tuesday, Aug. 11. Born in Bridgeport on Sept. 4, 1957, son of Frank and Lillian Poklemba Sopek, he had been a lifelong Fairfield resident. He worked for the American Pools Co. for several years. He is survived by his brother, Frank Sopek of Manchester; a sister Linda Conelius and her husband, Tom, of Bridgeport; and a niece, three nephews and several cousins. Services were held privately in the care of the Lesko & Polke Funeral Home. To sign an online register, click here. 
Broadway Agent, Producer Biff Liff Of Yorktown Dies At 96 Broadway Agent, Producer Biff Liff Of Yorktown Dies At 96
Broadway Agent, Producer Biff Liff Of Yorktown Dies At 96 YORKTOWN, N.Y. – Biff Liff, 96, longtime Broadway producer and agent, died on Monday, Aug. 10 at his home in Yorktown Heights, reports the New York Times. Born Samuel Liff April 14, 1919, in Boston, he was the youngest child of Morris Liff, a restaurateur, and Rose Liff. He graduated from the Carnegie Institute of Technology, today known as Carnegie Mellon University in 1939 with a degree in theater, according to the report. He worked in various positions in Broadway, including production stage manager, associate producer and theatrical agent, and was involved in such shows as “My Fair …
North Castle Town Board Votes To Repair Long Pond Park Dam North Castle Town Board Votes To Repair Long Pond Park Dam
North Castle Town Board Votes To Repair Long Pond Park Dam NORTH CASTLE, N.Y. – The North Castle Town Board voted unanimously Aug. 5 to start the process to make repairs to the Long Pond Park dam, reports the Examiner. Proposed repairs need to be submitted to the Department of Environmental Conservation by Aug. 14 and an analysis of proposed projects will need to be completed by The GEA Group by the end of 2015, according to the report. Click here to read the full story. 
High Water Women Holding Backpack Drive In Stamford High Water Women Holding Backpack Drive In Stamford
High Water Women Holding Backpack Drive In Stamford FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. – High Water Women, a leading philanthropic organization focused on financial literacy and microfinance, completed its 11th annual Backpack Drive, delivering a record 18,383 fully-supplied backpacks to tri-state area children in need. The drive was the culmination of a fundraising effort that started in April and raised more than $350,000, allowing volunteers to assemble more backpacks than last year. More than 350 financial services industry volunteers will participate in this year’s drive. A drive is taking place in Bridgeport at the Gary Crooks Community Cente…
Butter Is Bad For You, New Study Shows Butter Is Bad For You, New Study Shows
Butter Is Bad For You, New Study Shows WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. – If you didn’t believe it before, even the dairy industry now agrees: butter is bad for you, reports the Daily Meal. A study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition and funded by the Danish Dairy Research Foundation shows that moderate consumption of butter leads to higher bad cholesterol levels, according to the report. Click here to read the full story. 
North Castle Town Board Votes To Spend $1M For Road Repairs North Castle Town Board Votes To Spend $1M For Road Repairs
North Castle Town Board Votes To Spend $1M For Road Repairs NORTH CASTLE, N.Y. – The North Castle Town Board voted Aug. 5 to use $1 million to repair roads, reports the Examiner. Repairs will be made to Hickory Kingdom Road in Banksville and Nethermonth Avenue in North White Plains, according to the report. Click here to read the full story. 
15th Annual Nimham Pow Wow Coming To Carmel 15th Annual Nimham Pow Wow Coming To Carmel
15th Annual Nimham Pow Wow Coming To Carmel CARMEL, N.Y. – The 15th annual Nimham Pow Wow will be held Saturday, Aug. 15 and Friday, Aug. 16 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Putnam County Veterans Memorial Park. A hand drum competition will be held Saturday at 7 p.m. The public is welcome to the event, which supports the Wounded Warrior Project. Native foods, Native American dancing, arts and crafts vendors, storytelling, children’s programs and more will be available. Host drum are the Nimham Mountain Singers with co-host drum Red Storm Drum and Dance Troupe. There is free admission and parking. Putnam County Veterans Memo…
Greenburgh Could See Heat Wave Starting Saturday Greenburgh Could See Heat Wave Starting Saturday
Greenburgh Could See Heat Wave Starting Saturday WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. – Westchester will likely see a heat wave – three straight days of 90-degree temperatures or higher – come into the area starting Saturday afternoon, according to the National Weather Service. Saturday will be mostly sunny with a high near 89. There is a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2 p.m. Saturday night will see a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 11 p.m. Low around 67. Sunday will be sunny with a high near 88, low around 69. Monday will be sunny and hot, with a high near 91 and a low around 70. Hot temps wil…
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