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Donna Christopher

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Police & Fire

Robbers With Gun Invade Stamford Home STAMFORD, Conn. -- Police in Stamford are investigating a Tuesday afternoon home invasion on Court Street by a pair of thieves with a gun, according to the Stamford Advocate. The men forced a woman to withdraw cash at her bank, Capt. Richard Conklin told the Stamford Advocate. Staff at the bank reportedly said to police that the woman was not with anyone else when she took out the money from the bank, said the Stamford Advocate. Click here to read the Stamford Advocate story.

by Donna Christopher

07/27/2016

Police & Fire

Man, Woman Towed From Hillburn Rocks, Arrested RAMAPO, N.Y. -- A man and woman whose vehicle had to be pulled off rocks by police using tow straps at the top of Sixth Street were arrested for trespassing Monday evening, according to the Ramapo Police Department.At 5:30 p.m., an officer reportedly observed a vehicle disabled on the rocks in an area marked, "No Trespassing," police said. The 24-year-old woman of Harrison, New Jersey, and 25-year-old man of Upper Saddle River, New Jersey were not identified by police and were arrested for trespass. Both were issued appearance tickets for a future Hillburn court date, according to …

by Donna Christopher

07/27/2016

Neighbors

Cliffside Park Police Officer Hits The Streets With 'Dirty Dogs' CLIFFSIDE PARK, N.J. -- Mobile Cliffside Park vendor Rodney Telleri calls them "dirty dogs" -- at least the ones Jenna's Franks has been heating up on local streets since 2006. Anyone who loves a good dog will recognize the traditional flavor of Jenna's Franks, said Telleri, who's also been a borough police officer for 22 years. He offers them with an array of toppings, including homemade chili. Named for his kids -- daughter, Jenna and son, Frank -- the dogs are available at Telleri's cart from 5 to 9 p.m. outside Grantwood Park near School No. 6. Telleri says his presence at th…

by Donna Christopher

07/27/2016

Events

Take Tour Of Japan At Ridgewood Slide Show RIDGEWOOD, Conn. -- The floating torii gate of the Itsukushima Shrine in Japan is a stop on the "armchair tour" of the country Aug. 9 at the Ridgewood Library.The 7 p.m. travel slideshow is among many summer programs tehre. It is called, "Brushes with Inner Japan," and presenter Lorraine Matys offers it to anyone interested in travel and Japan. There will be light refreshments. Click here to register. A community read is underway at the library where "One Village, One Book" center on "The Boys in the Boat" by Daniel James Brown. Book discussion groups,…

by Donna Christopher

07/27/2016

News

Croton Point Park Garners State, Federal Funds To Strengthen Ecology CROTON-ON-HUDSON, N.Y. -- New York State and federal funds of $630,000 will be used to "strengthen the ecological health of the Croton landfill" at Croton Point Park in Croton-on-Hudson, according to County Executive Rob Astorino and New York State Sen. Terrence Murphy (R-Yorktown) announced Monday. Astorino praised Murphy’s office for obtaining $500,000 in state funds to cover most of the project, and the County Soil & Water Conservation District for obtaining the $135,000 balance in federal funding, said the announcement. “As stewards of the environment we have a responsibi…

by Donna Christopher

07/26/2016

Events

Wyckoff Nature Center Airs August Film Series WYCKOFF, N.J. -- A film series featuring adventure-packed movies is about to take off at the James A. McFaul Environmental Center.The following is the schedule: Aug. 2: TimeLife: Eqypt - Quest for Immortality Aug. 9: Discover Channel: The Ultimate Guide T-Rex Aug. 23: Discovery: Savage Paradise Aug. 30: National Geographic: Project KodiakThe films all begin at 2 p.m. and are free.Click here for detailed descriptions of each of the films. Click here for information about the James A. McFaul Environmental Center. The center is located at 150 Crescent Ave., Wyckoff, N.J.

by Donna Christopher

07/26/2016

Events

Jazz, Blues Festival Takes Over Peekskill PEEKSKILL, N.Y. -- The Peekskill Jazz and Blues Festival with headliner Joe Louis Walker took to the streets in Peekskill Saturday.Main stage performances at North Division Street and Central Avenue featured the four-time Blues Music Award winner and 2013 Blues Hall of Fame inductee. Walker is considered one of the greatest blues artist of his generation. He recently won the 2016 Blues Foundation Contemporary Blues Male Artist of the Year Award at the Blues Foundation Awards in Memphis. The hall of famer has played with people like Jimi Hendrix and BB King. Click here to read the Daily Voi…

by Donna Christopher

07/26/2016

Politics

Bridgeport's Mobile City Hall Rolls Out On East Main Street BRIDGEPORT, Conn. -- A "City Hall on Wheels" to provide city services to the east side of Bridgeport will be at the Bridgeport City Health Department Building until Friday.The Bridgeport Police Mobile Command Unit with volunteers from the city's departments is available to hear residents' concerns during daytime hours at 752 East Main St.

by Donna Christopher

07/26/2016

Events

Mahopac Camp 'Muddy Puddles Mess Fest' Stomps Out Kids Cancer MAHOPAC, N.Y. -- Area kids and families are welcome to attend the 2016 Muddy Puddles Mess Fest Saturday, July 30 at Camp Kiwi Day Camp in Mahopac.This fun event is a fundraiser to battle childhood cancer. It allows kids to "let loose and get messy" while money in honor of Ty Louis Campbell who died from brain cancer at age five. On his memory, the activities planned allow participants to set their "inner child" free and "laugh, play and get messy," according to an announcement. Nickelodian character Peppa Pig (who loves jumping in muddy puddles), zip lines, sp…

by Donna Christopher

07/26/2016

Events

Former Closter Councilman Rocks Out At Borough Bandshell CLOSTER, N.J. -- Do you like dancing to Motown, 50s, rock, soul, swing and ethnic music? This Friday night, the band MOVE!, led by former Closter Councilman Joel Zelnik, plays them all at the Lions Bandshell. The concert runs from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at Memorial Field on Harrington Avenue in Closter. The band takes requests. For more information about Zelnik's music, visit his website here.

by Donna Christopher

07/26/2016

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