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Jay Waitkus

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Police & Fire

Man Charged With DWI After Tip From Yorktown Post Office Employee YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, N.Y. -- Yorktown Police have arrested a 60-year-old resident of Putnam Valley on a DWI charge.The arrest came about after police received a call from an employee of the Yorktown Post Office on Saturday, July 2, at approximately 11:30 a.m., according to officials. The caller said that a gray Honda had driven away from the post office, and that the driver was possibly intoxicated, police report. Patrols were notified of the situation, and spotted a vehicle matching the description of the one that had been reported at approximately 11:48 a.m., according to officials. The ve…

07/07/2016

Police & Fire

Putnam SPCA Looking For Person Who Abandoned Neglected Poodle PUTNAM COUNTY, N.Y. -- The Putnam County SPCA is searching for the person or persons who abandoned a neglected dog found on Drewville Road in Mahopac.The dog, a 16-pound male poodle mix, about 5 or 6 years old, was found in such bad shape it originally was thought he had been struck by a vehicle, officials report. The dog was taken to Roosevelt Vet, where it was discovered he was severely neglected with a very large intra-abdominal tumor and a bleeding tumor on his head filled with maggots. His nails had curled into his feet pads, and he was severely matted, as well, officials said. The…

07/07/2016

Neighbors

Monroe Library Hosting Red Cross Blood Drive MONROE, Conn. -- The Edith Wheeler Memorial Library is hosting an American Red Cross blood drive on Saturday, July 9, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Those interested in participating can make an appointment by calling 800-733-2767, or clicking here. Participants can save time by clicking here on the day of their appointment to complete the pre-reading and donation questions. The library is located at 733 Monroe Turnpike.

07/07/2016

Events

Wakeman Town Farm In Westport Hosting Family Fun Day WESTPORT, Conn. -- Wakeman Town Farm will hold its annual Family Fun Day on Saturday, July 9, from noon to 4 p.m. The event will include “Farm Olympics,” live music, face painting, a water balloon toss, a chance to meet the animals and a pie-eating contest. Members of the Westport Astronomical Society will also be on hand with their solar telescopes to safely view the sun and the waxing crescent first quarter moon. A variety of food, including freshly grilled burgers, veggie burgers, hot dogs, ice cream and lemonade, will be available for purchase during the festivities. Admission to …

07/07/2016

Lifestyle

Greenwich Hospital Celebrates Cancer Survivorship GREENWICH, Conn. -- Greenwich Hospital’s recent “Sailing into Survivorship” celebration brought together nearly 130 former patients, volunteers and oncology staff to pay tribute to cancer survivors from throughout the area. Norman Roth, president of the hospital, noted that 15.5 million Americans are now cancer survivors. “We are doing a much better job of treating cancer and turning cancer into a chronic illness,” he said. In addition to celebrating survivors, members of the hospital were also honored for their contributions to the fight against cancer during the event. Barbara Ward, m…

07/06/2016

Business

Bridgeport's Stafstrom Wins Business Council Award BRIDGEPORT, Conn. -- State Rep. Steve Stafstrom (D-129) was presented with the Bridgeport Regional Business Council’s Regional Impact Legislator of the Year Award at the group’s 2016 Annual Meeting on Thursday, June 23. The award is given annually to a regional legislator with a voting record in support of business and improving the economy. The recipient was selected by the BRBC’s Government Relations Committee. “I want to thank the Bridgeport Regional Business Council for this honor, and for their efforts in working with our regional legislative delegation to help local business grow …

07/06/2016

News

Shelton Receives 'Small City' Grant From State SHELTON, Conn. -- Shelton and Trumbull have been awarded $800,000 apiece under a state grant program designed to help small municipalities enhance housing availability and increase economic development.Gov. Dannel P. Malloy and Connecticut Department of Housing Commissioner Evonne M. Klein announced last week that nearly $13 million is being allocated to 21 municipalities in Connecticut to provide upgrades and improvements to the state’s affordable housing stock and infrastructure. Awarded under the Community Development Block Grant Small Cities program, which is administered by the DOH wit…

07/06/2016

Politics

Blumenthal Launches Effort To Combat Food Waste While Feeding The Hungry FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- In response to the staggering amount of food wasted in the United States every year, U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., has joined his colleagues in introducing comprehensive legislation to reduce food waste in stores and restaurants, at schools and institutions, on farms and in American homes.The Food Recovery Act will address food waste across the food supply chain. Studies indicate the need to do so is great. According to estimates, as much as 40 percent of food across the food supply system in the United States is never eaten, damaging the environment, cost…

07/05/2016

Police & Fire

Croton Firefighters Respond To 9 Calls During Holiday Weekend CROTON-ON-HUDSON, N.Y. -- The Croton-on-Hudson Fire Department answered nine calls for assistance during the Independence Day weekend. The department dealt with two calls apiece on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, and three on Monday, officials report. During the first incident, units investigated an activated carbon monoxide alarm on Maple Street. Car 2089 and Rescue 18 handled the call about 6:20 a.m. Friday. Then, the department’s fireboat, Marine 12, was dispatched to a boat fire in Verplanck about 8:43 a.m. Marine 12 was unable to respond, however, due to a mechanical issue. On Saturday,…

07/05/2016

Police & Fire

Ramapo Police Charge 2 With DWI During Holiday Weekend Patrol RAMAPO, N.Y. -- With the onset of the holiday weekend, Ramapo police made a pair of DWI arrests Saturday evening. The first was the result of a rollover accident on East Eckerson Road in Hillcrest, police report. The suspect, a 19-year-old man from Spring Valley, was charged with driving while intoxicated and has been ordered to return to Ramapo Justice Court later this month, according to officials. The second arrest came about when an officer assigned to DWI patrol observed a vehicle swerving as it was being driven in the Monsey area, police report. The driver, a 37-year-old man, was re…

07/05/2016

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