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Man Is Charged In Rosie O'Donnell's Daughter's Disappearance NYACK, N.Y. -- A New Jersey man has been charged in relation to the disappearance of Nyack resident Rosie O'Donnell's daughter Chelsea, according to the Ocean County, N.J., Prosecutor's Office. Steven M. Sheerer, 25, of Barnegat, N.J., was charged Friday with third-degree distribution of obscenity to a minor and third-degree endangering the welfare of a child, according to Ocean County Prosecutor Joseph. D. Coronato. Each charge carries a penalty of five years in state prison. Sheerer’s arrest stems from an investigation by the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office High Tech Crime Unit, alon…

by Robert Mikulak

08/22/2015

News

Paving Will Limit Saw Mill Parkway Access In Chappaqua CHAPPAQUA, N.Y. -- Paving work will limit access at the southbound Saw Mill Parkway Exit 32 from Wednesday to Friday. Paving of Mill River Road (near the Horace Greeley statue) will cause significant delays from Wednesday to Friday between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. The southbound Saw Mill Parkway exit and entrance ramps off Mill River Road at Exit 32 will be closed from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. those days. Motorists are advised to use Roaring Brook Road (Exit 33) as an alternate for parkway access. For more information, call 914-238-4422 or email dcannon@mynewcastle.org.

by Robert Mikulak

08/22/2015

Events

Norwalk Greek Festival Continues This Weekend NORWALK, Conn. -- The 2015 Norwalk Greek Festival continues this weekend at St. George Greek Orthodox Church, 238 W. Rocks Road. The festival runs noon-11 p.m. Saturday and 1-10 p.m. Sunday rain or shine. Admission is free and so is valet parking. Visitors can enjoy homemade Greek cuisine, authentic Greek pastries, an outdoor cafe, a marketplace, traditional Greek dancing, live Greek music, games and rides. For ticket information contact nafentoulides@gmail.com.

by Robert Mikulak

08/22/2015

Politics

Thermal Loop Plan For Downtown Bridgeport Gains Approval BRIDGEPORT, Conn. -- State Rep. Christopher Rosario and other members of the Bridgeport House delegation report that the legislature voted for a measure that will result in a new district heating system, commonly known as a thermal loop, in downtown Bridgeport. “I am excited that this clean and green technology is coming to downtown Bridgeport," Rosario said. "This will not only help our business community save on energy costs, but it will also reduce our carbon footprint in the process.” said Rosario, D-Bridgeport. This measure was adopted as part of the legislature’s budget adjustment…

by Robert Mikulak

08/21/2015

Real Estate

Fairfield County Home Once Owned By Frank Sinatra Lists For $8.95M WESTON, Conn. -- A home at 222 Lyons Plain Road in Weston that was once owned by Frank Sinatra is being offered for sale at $8.95 million. The home, known as October Hill, is a manor home on 10-plus acres with 679 feet of river frontage and embraced by 62-plus acres of open space. The original owner, a Swedish diplomat and post-World War II industrialist, custom-crafted this home to such exacting standards that he imported a team of Italian craftsman to quarry and cut on site all the stone used in its construction. The current owner, a noted designer, once again imported a team of ar…

by Robert Mikulak

08/20/2015

Schools

Stamford Volunteers Launch Back-To-School Shop For Kids STAMFORD, Conn. -- The Back to School Shop, a new, all-volunteer event was launched Aug. 9 at Davenport Ridge Elementary School in Stamford. A total of 125 children from Stamford public elementary schools were able to "shop" for free for brand-new back-to-school outfits and school supplies in a department-store-like setting, created just for them. Over 150 trained volunteers helped at the event. The day began with a ribbon-cutting ceremony for dignitaries and supporters of the Back to School Shop led by Meryl Japha and Jane Levene, two Stamford women who founded and co-chaired the event…

by Robert Mikulak

08/20/2015

Events

New 'Accessible Art' Exhibits Will Open In Danbury DANBURY, Conn. -- The Cultural Alliance of Western Connecticut is presenting several exhibitions from Monday, Aug. 24 through Thursday, Oct. 29, the next edition of its "Accessible Art," a yearlong, multisite series of exhibitions joining business with art. The exhibition program, now in its seventh year, is presented in both public and private venues, providing opportunities for artists to show work in alternative spaces and to make art more accessible to the general public. Here are some of the featured artists (Times at venues vary. Call ahead. All exhibitions are subject to change.)…

by Robert Mikulak

08/20/2015

Neighbors

Curated Garage Tour Marks New Canaan Historical Society Anniversary NEW CANAAN, Conn. -- With a twist on its tag line, "History That Moves You," the New Canaan Historical Society will observe its 125th anniversary with an event called House of Cars: Curated Garage Tour and Gala Celebration. On Saturday, Sept. 12, car collectors, automotive enthusiasts and the local community can see a hand-picked selection of some of the world’s finest cars and motorcycles. The day starts with a Fuel Up Breakfast amid a collection of exotic cars, followed by a curated tour of select private collections of cars and motorcycles into the afternoon. The event culminates wit…

by Robert Mikulak

08/20/2015

Events

Ridgefield Playhouse Screens 'Like Sunday, Like Rain' RIDGEFIELD, Conn. -- The Ridgefield Playhouse Film Society Director’s Cut Film Series will screen the indie romantic drama "Like Sunday, Like Rain" on Sunday, Sept. 13, at 7:30 p.m. The film showcases Green Day frontman and "American Idiot" composer/star Billie Joe Armstrong, Leighton Meester, Debra Messing and Julian Shatkin. The drama, written and directed by Frank Whaley, made its premiere at The Sundance Film Festival and has garnered rave reviews. Whaley, who is also known for his acting roles in "Pulp Fiction" and Showtime’s "Ray Dovovan," will be on hand for a Q&A following t…

by Robert Mikulak

08/20/2015

Events

Greenwich Golf Outing Raises Funds For Lyme Disease Research GREENWICH, Conn. — Global Lyme Alliance, a Lyme and tick-borne disease nonprofit devoted to research and education, will hold its fourth annual golf outing Thursday, Sept. 10, at the Stanwich Club in Greenwich. Proceeds from the event will be used to help fund research and ultimately find a cure for Lyme and other tick-borne diseases. “A few weeks ago, we heard singer Avril Lavigne talk about her struggle to get properly diagnosed, and her situation, unfortunately, is not unusual,” said Peter Willner, GLA’s CEO. “Lyme disease is notoriously difficult to diagnose and treat. That’s why GL…

by Robert Mikulak

08/20/2015

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