75°

Thursday, may 1

Donna Christopher

Contributing Writer

dchristopher@dailyvoice.com

FOLLOW ON

Donna Christopher's Contributions

News

Shed The Meds Takes Back Drugs In Croton CROTON-ON-HUDSON, N.Y. -- Tuesday's hot weather did not deter dozens of locals from taking their prescription drugs to Shed the Med in Croton-on-Hudson on Tuesday. "We were under a tent, and some people drove up and handed them off. It was a good turnout," said Michael Jefferson, communications director for state Sen. Terrence Murphy, R-Yorktown. The senator partnered with the village of Croton-on-Hudson, the Croton Police Department and Croton Community Coalition in the effort. It provides a safe way to get rid of unwanted, unused and expired prescription drugs. The collection i…

by Donna Christopher

07/28/2016

Sports

Pace Football Players Score High With Atria Briarcliff Seniors BRIARCLIFF MANOR, N.Y. -- Pace University athletes are teaming up with senior citizens as part of an exercise program launched at Atria Briarcliff Manor. "We've been working with the Atria for about a year," said Joseph Hawkins, running backs coach for Pace's football team. "We typically send a group of 15 (players) who volunteer their time." The program sprung from player Jorge Geronimo's need to fulfill a public speaking requirement last year. He visited Atria Briarcliff Manor and spoke with seniors about the importance of staying fit. He then came up with the idea to…

by Donna Christopher

07/28/2016

Lifestyle

Greenwich Crepe Restaurant Art Exhibits Help Nonprofits GREENWICH, Conn. -- The walls at Greenwich restaurant Meli-Melo Creperie & Juice Bar are decorated with artwork that helps out area nonprofits.The current exhibit runs through Sept. 1 and features black and white photography by Danielle O'Brien. Fifteen percent of the sales will benefit Friends of Autistic People (FAP). The Greenwich grassroots organization works to improve the lives of children and adults with autism. Founder Brita Darany von Regensburg formed FAP to help families "navigate the system," and advocate for and intervene on behalf of their children with autism. &…

by Donna Christopher

07/28/2016

News

Shih Tzu in Pomona Shelter Needs Home POMONA, N.Y. -- "She's incredibly sweet. She greets me every day. She loves going out for walks. All the staff love her. She's totally our dog but we want her to go to a good home," Lily Sinkelstein said.She's the supervisor at Hi Tor Animal Care Center, Inc. and was talking about a two-year old female shih tzu, who was surrendered because she did not get along with an other dog in the house where she lived. Her name is Coco and she's up for adoption along with other animals at the Pomona shelter. She is quiet, calm and housebroken and would do well in a house with no other dogs, …

by Donna Christopher

07/27/2016

Events

Jazz Trio Offers Its Take On 'Great American Songbook' At Fort Lee Library FORT LEE, N.J. -- A jazz trio will harken the 1940s and 1950s and artists like Nat "King" Cole and Oscar Peterson during a free concert Sunday afternoon in Fort Lee.This return engagement of the Rum Runners Jazz Trio will perform songs from the "Great American Songbook" as the core of their repertoire, but also perform bossa novas, traditional songs and pop standards. The trio, Billy Test (piano), Adam Lomeo (guitar) and Sam Trapchak (bass) formed while they were touring western China with a larger jazz ensemble. "We found our way to a jazz club in Hangzhou, China…

by Donna Christopher

07/27/2016

Events

Young Professionals Network At Paramus Caribbean Restaurant PARAMUS, N.J. -- A young professional networking event is scheduled for tonight at Bahama Breeze Caribbean restaurant in Paramus.The cost is $20 for drink ticket and appetizers. The Commerce and Industry Association of New Jersey is hosting the event, which is from 5-7 p.m. at the restaurant, 1600 Bergen Town Center, Route 6, Paramus. Click here for details.

by Donna Christopher

07/27/2016

Neighbors

Clifton 'Songbird' Cynthia Lee Releases EP CLIFTON, N.J. -- A local singer released her first EP after years of singing backup for major artists and belting out the National Anthem at political events.Clifton singer Cynthia Lee, 33, launched her career when Jon Corzine was a U.S. Senator. Her singing prompted the senator to give her the nickname “Songbird," she said. Her day job as Deputy Director of Immigration led to her singing the National Anthem at Corzine's swearing-in ceremony for Governor of NJ in 2006. She also sang the Anthem at other political events and ceremonies. Lee writes and sings all her own music and lyrics …

by Donna Christopher

07/27/2016

Police & Fire

Retiring Ridgefield Firefighter, Police Officer Spent 40 Years In Service RIDGEFIELD, Conn. -- Ridgefield Firefighter Lt. Brian Jones officially retired Friday upon rounding out his final shift, after nearly 40 years in public service to the town, according to the Ridgefield Police Department.Jones was a Ridgefield police officer for 10 years before becoming a firefighter, said the announcement.

by Donna Christopher

07/27/2016

Police & Fire

Owner Of Stamford Daycare Where Baby Died Stripped Of License STAMFORD, Conn. -- Stamford home day care owner Nydia Carrillo, who is being investigated in connection with a baby's death that was ruled a homicide, has given up her home daycare license, the Stamford Advocate reported. Days after the baby died the owner's license was suspended, according to the Stamford Advocate. Rather than argue the suspension in court as planned, Carillo's lawyer told the Stamford Advocate the focus now is the "criminal investigation." Stamford Police have launched a criminal investigation into the death of a 2-month-old New Canaan baby after the State's Off…

by Donna Christopher

07/27/2016

Police & Fire

Florida Man Identified As Victim Of Stamford Shootout STAMFORD, Conn. -- Police told the Stamford Advocate that 24-year-old Jason Raffaeli, of Florida, is the person who was shot multiple times Friday. The victim, who used to live in Pound Ridge, N.Y., is seriously injured at Stamford Hospital, according to the Stamford Advocate. Capt. Richard Conklin said the victim suffered multiple gunshots in the chest and was in grave condition late Friday morning at the hospital. "It was quite a shootout," Conklin said about the exchange of gunfire in the area of Cedar and Henry Streets in the city's South End just before 12:40 a.m. When offi…

by Donna Christopher

07/27/2016

Prev Page 232 of 498 230 231 232 233 234 Next

2,311 - 2,320 of 4,976 articles