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Jay Waitkus

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Police & Fire

Nypd Detective From Haverstraw Rescues Pregnant Woman HAVERSTRAW, N.Y. -- Nicholas Estavillo, a detective with the NYPD and Haverstraw resident, saved the life of a 26-year-old woman who was six months pregnant while he was vacationing in Cancun, News 12 reports. Estavillo jumped into the ocean to rescue Maribel Esparaza from drowning earlier this month, according to News 12. Estavillo is being called a hero for his actions, News 12 reports. To read the full News 12 story, click here.

05/28/2016

Police & Fire

Stony Point Police Arrest Suspect On Theft, Stolen Property Charges STONY POINT, N.Y. -- Stony Point police have arrested a 29-year-old resident of Orange County on theft, possession of stolen property and drug charges. The arrest came from a police investigation of a theft from Walgreens, police report. The inquiry revealed that the suspect, identified as Michael Pagani of Westtown, allegedly removed numerous items from the store without paying for them, according to officials. Further investigation revealed that Pagani was wanted on two active bench warrants out of Middletown on similar charges, police report. He was also found to be in possession of…

05/28/2016

Real Estate

Historic Hog Hollow Farm In Weston Listed For Sale For $740K WESTON, Conn. -- William Pitt Sotheby’s International Realty has announced that a historic property in Weston known as “Hog Hollow Farm” is now for sale and listed with Westport agent Lori Elkins. The residence, located at 263 Newton Turnpike, is offered at $739,999. The home, which has been updated and expanded throughout the years, blends modern-day amenities with antique style. While town records date back to 1825, the home’s hand-hewn timber suggests that the original construction of the residence could have been earlier, or that the residence may have been re-built with materials s…

05/28/2016

Police & Fire

Westport Police Charge Bridgeport Man With Threatening WESTPORT, Conn. -- Westport police have arrested a 26-year-old resident of Bridgeport on threatening and other charges stemming from an alleged incident at a local residence. Westport officers responded to 1655 Post Road East on a domestic disturbance call Monday, May 23, police report. The officers located the victim, who said the suspect, identified as John Lexie, threatened to punch her in face twice while they were arguing, according to officials. The victim said when she tried to exit the residence, Lexie stood in the doorway and would not let her leave, police report. Lexie fled…

05/28/2016

Schools

Teaneck Doghouse Donates Proceeds To Walk-a-thon TEANECK, N.J. -- The Teaneck Doghouse will donate 10 percent of its proceeds on Tuesday, May 31, to Ben Porat Yosef's Eighth Annual Scholarship Walkathon. The Walkathon will be held on Sunday, June 19, at 9:30 a.m. at Winton White Stadium, 67 Durie Ave., in Englewood. To join the walkathon committee, or to become a corporate or family sponsor, call 201-845-5007, ext. 35, or send an e-mail to development@benporatyosef.org.

05/28/2016

Events

Weston Rep. Shaban Hosting Recycling Forum At YMCA WESTPORT, Conn. -- State Rep. John Shaban (R-135) will be hosting a recycling forum on Wednesday, June 1, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Westport Weston YMCA Bedford Family Center, 14 Allen Raymond Lane. The event will include information on a number of topics, including which materials can and cannot be recycled, along with a discussion of this year’s environmental efforts and the status of initiatives such as GMO labeling, brownfield remediation and other actions taken during the recent legislative session in Hartford. Officials from the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection will be…

05/28/2016

Lifestyle

Saddle Brook Fire Department Holding Blood Drive SADDLE BROOK, N.J. -- The Saddle Brook Fire Department is holding a blood drive on Thursday, June 23, from 3:30 to 7:30 p.m. The event will be held at Fire House Engine Company No. 1, 16 Cambridge Ave. Donors must weight at least 110 pounds, eat before making their donations and bring ID with them to the event.

05/28/2016

Events

Final Days Of Hackensack Carnival Ahead HACKENSACK, N.J. -- Holy Trinity Church is holding its 17th annual carnival from Wednesday, May 25, through Sunday, May 29. Carnival hours are Wednesday through Friday from 6 to 11 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday from 3 to 11 p.m. The event will include rides, games, and food. For more information call 201-343-5170.

05/28/2016

Police & Fire

Ramapo Police Crack Down On Drunken Driving For Holiday Weekend RAMAPO, N.Y. -- The Ramapo Police Department has announced that the 2016 Memorial Day STOP-DWI enforcement crackdown period has begun and will continue through Memorial Day. Ramapo police will be taking part in the statewide initiative by increasing DWI patrols. The effort is part of the STOP-DWI Crackdown Weekends program launched several years ago by the New York State STOP-DWI Association. By better coordinating and promoting county efforts, law enforcement personnel are hoping to achieve greater visibility of DWI enforcement activities throughout the state, according to officials. R…

05/27/2016

Politics

Duff, Norwalk Business Hail Legislation Altering Food Regulations NORWALK, Conn. -- State Senate Majority Leader Bob Duff (D-Norwalk) recently joined with Gus Sclafani Importers, a fourth-generation family business located on Butler Street in Norwalk, to hail the unanimous bipartisan passage of legislation removing a series of outdated regulations on businesses that import and manufacture food. During the past legislative session, Duff introduced Senate Bill 311 in an effort to provide more flexibility to food importing and manufacturing establishments across Connecticut, allowing them to import and manufacture products in compliance with current federal …

05/27/2016

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