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Ossining Library Holding College Essay Boot Camp For Seniors Ossining Library Holding College Essay Boot Camp For Seniors
Ossining Library Holding College Essay Boot Camp For Seniors OSSINING, N.Y. – The Ossining Public Library is hosting a two-day College Essay Boot Camp Wednesday, Aug. 26 and Thursday, Aug. 27 from 5-9 p.m. High school seniors will learn how to showcase and package experiences in a way that captures the attention of the college admission reader through a six-step process. The course includes continuous editing between paragraphs and a full essay edit before the end of the second session. Students will graduate from College Essay Boot Camp with a complete essay. The price of the boot camp is $349 and can be purchased here. The Ossining Public Li…

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Jacqueline Mae Minor, 63, Of Norwalk Jacqueline Mae Minor, 63, Of Norwalk
Jacqueline Mae Minor, 63, Of Norwalk NORWALK, Conn. – Jacqueline Mae Minor, 63, died Tuesday, July 14. She was born Nov. 11, 1951, in Culpepper, Virginia, daughter of the late Martha Ella Minor. She was employed with the U.S. Postal Service for many years until retirement. She is survived by a son, Anthony Harvey of Port Richey, Florida; one sister; one brother; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was predeceased by one brother. A graveside service will take place Friday, July 24 at 11 a.m. at Riverside Cemetery, 81 Riverside Ave., Norwalk, with Pa…

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Lyme Disease Soars 320 Percent, Says CDC Lyme Disease Soars 320 Percent, Says CDC
Lyme Disease Soars 320 Percent, Says CDC PUTNAM COUNTY, N.Y. – Lyme disease has spread 320 percent in Northeast counties in the U.S. from 1993 to 2012, according to Drug Discovery and Development. The center of the Northeast group of Lyme disease spread west and north, into eastern and central Pennsylvania, according to the report. Seventeen states have high-risk counties, including Connecticut, where Lyme disease was first identified in 1975, according to Drug Discovery and Development. Risk of coming into contact with infected ticks is affected by human behavior, geographic changes that favor tick populations or the sprea…

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Lyme Disease Soars 320 Percent, Says CDC Lyme Disease Soars 320 Percent, Says CDC
Lyme Disease Soars 320 Percent, Says CDC WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. – Lyme disease has spread 320 percent in Northeast counties in the U.S. from 1993 to 2012, according to Drug Discovery and Development. The center of the Northeast group of Lyme disease spread west and north, into eastern and central Pennsylvania, according to the report. Seventeen states have high-risk counties, including Connecticut, where Lyme disease was first identified in 1975, according to Drug Discovery and Development. Risk of coming into contact with infected ticks is affected by human behavior, geographic changes that favor tick populations or the …

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Lyme Disease Soars 320 Percent, Says CDC Lyme Disease Soars 320 Percent, Says CDC
Lyme Disease Soars 320 Percent, Says CDC FAIRFIELD, Conn. – Lyme disease has spread 320 percent in Northeast counties in the U.S. from 1993 to 2012, according to Drug Discovery and Development. The center of the Northeast group of Lyme disease spread west and north, into eastern and central Pennsylvania, according to the report. Seventeen states have high-risk counties, including Connecticut, where Lyme disease was first identified in 1975, according to Drug Discovery and Development. Risk of coming into contact with infected ticks is affected by human behavior, geographic changes that favor tick populations or the spread o…

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Taste Fresh Seafood At Whole Foods Market Fairfield Outdoor Festival Taste Fresh Seafood At Whole Foods Market Fairfield Outdoor Festival
Taste Fresh Seafood At Whole Foods Market Fairfield Outdoor Festival FAIRFIELD, Conn. – Whole Foods Market Fairfield is hosting an outdoor seafood festival Saturday, July 25 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the side parking lot at 350 Grasmere Ave., Fairfield. The festival will feature special sales and fun activities for the whole family. Attendees can expect to find local fishmongers selling seafood, filleting fresh catches and shucking oysters. The delicious eats and special sales include: Harpoon caught swordfish for $12.99 per pound 50-pack clams for $14.99 Oyster shucking for $1 per oyster Lobster rolls for $10 Caribbean shrimp tacos for $8 …

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Former Yonkers Resident, NYPD Officer Charged With Insurance Fraud Former Yonkers Resident, NYPD Officer Charged With Insurance Fraud
Former Yonkers Resident, Nypd Officer Charged With Insurance Fraud YONKERS, N.Y. – A New York City police officer and former Yonkers resident was convicted Tuesday for his involvement in an insurance fraud scheme, according to Attorney General Eric Schneiderman’s office. Jose E. Urena, an officer assigned to the NYPD’s 25th Precinct, created a scheme in which he would defraud auto insurance companies through false claims so that he acquire high-end vehicles he couldn’t afford, pocket insurance money for personal use, pay for repairs of pre-existing damage and to add expensive features to various vehicles.  According to court documents and statements ma…

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Greenburgh Supervisor Feiner: Keep Pets Alive Open Greenburgh Supervisor Feiner: Keep Pets Alive Open
Greenburgh Supervisor Feiner: Keep Pets Alive Open GREENBURGH, N.Y. – Greenburgh Town Supervisor Paul Feiner says he wants to work with executives and volunteers at Pets Alive's Elmsford shelter, which recently announced that it is closing.  Feiner wants the shelter to consider two other options:  Offer the land to Elmsford animal shelter volunteers if they agree to continue to manage the property as a no-kill shelter Sell the land and use the proceeds for one purpose - to find another site in Westchester Feiner plans to discuss these options with Pets Alive and to work with the shelter in the future to make sure that the shelte…

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Joan Ann Shea, 88, Of Pelham Joan Ann Shea, 88, Of Pelham
Joan Ann Shea, 88, Of Pelham PELHAM, N.Y. – Joan Ann Shea, 88, of Pelham Manor, died Sunday, July 19. A celebration of her life will be held Tuesday, July 21 from 4-8 p.m. at the Pelham Funeral Home, 64 Lincoln Ave., Pelham. A mass of Christian burial will be held Wednesday, July 22 at 10 a.m. at The Church of St. Catharine, 25 Second Ave., Pelham. To leave online condolences, click here. 

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Mario Rizio, 58, Of Bridgeport Mario Rizio, 58, Of Bridgeport
Mario Rizio, 58, Of Bridgeport BRIDGEPORT, Conn. – Mario Rizio, 58, of Bridgeport, died Monday, July 20. Born Jan. 26, 1957, in Tocco Da Casauria, Abruzzo, Italy, he immigrated to America in 1968 with his family on the ship “Michelangelo.” He was an experienced craftsman, formerly employed by Custom Craft Kitchens by Rizio Brothers of Monroe for over 30 years. He was a lifetime member of Circolo Sportivo Italian-American Club of Bridgeport. He was an avid sports fan of the Italian soccer team A. C. Milan, the New York Jets and the New York Mets. He took great joy in returning to his hometown in Abruzzo to visit his s…

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