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Shelton Dog Park Fans Urge Pet Owners To Follow Rules Shelton Dog Park Fans Urge Pet Owners To Follow Rules
Shelton Dog Park Fans Urge Pet Owners To Follow Rules SHELTON, Conn. -- Shelton Dog Park fan Allison Knick-Menendez is urging her fellow canine owners to take better care of the facility, according to the Shelton Herald. The dog park includes gardens maintained by a few volunteers — and more are needed, she told the Shelton Herald. She also urged park users to follow the rules by cleaning up after dogs and using leashes once they are out of the fenced area, the Shelton Herald said. Click here to read the Shelton Herald story.

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Events
Dalton Gang To Play Summer Concert In Ringwood Garden Dalton Gang To Play Summer Concert In Ringwood Garden
Dalton Gang To Play Summer Concert In Ringwood Garden RINGWOOD, N.J. -- The Willy Dalton Gang is headed to Passaic County for a summer concert Friday, July 8 at the New Jersey State Botanical Garden (NJBG) in Ringwood.The concert is part of the NJBG's annual Summer Concert Series. All concerts begin at 6:30 p.m. on the concert lawn (moved indoors to the carriage house visitor center if weather is bad). Light refreshments are available for purchase or you can bring your own, but no alcohol, pets, balls or frisbees are allowed per state park rules. The Dalton Gang is a 10-piece band led by guitarist, arranger and composer Willy Dalton. The band…

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Lifestyle
South Norwalk Profiled In Wall Street Journal South Norwalk Profiled In Wall Street Journal
South Norwalk Profiled In Wall Street Journal NORWALK, Conn. -- City zoning officials gave approval of plans for the SoNo Collection, a shopping center in South Norwalk, according to The Wall Street Journal.The center will have Nordstrom and Bloomingdale’s, a hotel and other retail shops, with building beginning maybe in August, developers told The Wall Street Journal. New apartment complexes have moved into the area, including the Sheffield SoNo and Corset Factory, the Journal said. Click here to read the Wall Street Journal article. Click here to read SoNo Collection coverage on the Daily Voice.

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Police & Fire
One Caught, One Sought Reportedly In Yonkers Robbery And Slashing One Caught, One Sought Reportedly In Yonkers Robbery And Slashing
One Caught, One Sought Reportedly In Yonkers Robbery And Slashing YONKERS, N.Y. --A man was stabbed and robbed in Yonkers Tuesday night, according to News 12 Westchester.The incident happened in a car on Jackson Street, by Herriot Street, a bit past 10:30 p.m., said the news agency. The victim was cut on the hands and face and robbed of a piece of jewelry and a cellphone, said News 12 Westchester. One person is in custody and another is being sought by police, according to the report. Click here to read the full News 12 Westchester story.

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Neighbors
Harrison HS Graduate Creates Action Comedy Series Harrison HS Graduate Creates Action Comedy Series
Harrison HS Graduate Creates Action Comedy Series HARRISON, N.Y. -- A Harrison teen is achieving a dream years in the making for most actors.He's written an action comedy series and cast himself in a title role. Recent Harrison High School graduate Matt Oliva has acted for several years. He plans to launch the web-based show on YouTube or another website so viewers can tune in for free.  The series will likely debut in September, a production schedule dependent on how well his pitch goes on the crowdfunding platform kickstarter.com Already he has 17 backers and raised $768. Oliva plays Matt Palladino in "Matt & Mike," a show…

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Events
Visit Ellis Island With Clifton Recreation Department Visit Ellis Island With Clifton Recreation Department
Visit Ellis Island With Clifton Recreation Department CLIFTON, N.J. -- Want to explore the grounds of Ellis and Liberty Islands, look up your ancestors or visit the Statue of Liberty?Clifton Recreation Department offers a trip to both islands on Sept. 24. The cost is $35; $30 for seniors, 62 and over; $24 for kids, 4-12. Children under 4 are not permitted on this trip.  The bus leaves Clifton City Hall at 9 a.m. and returns at 5 p.m. The trip includes an audio tour of the islands that participants may take at their own pace. Tickets may be purchased here online or in person at Clifton Recreation Department, 900 Clifton Ave, 2nd Floor. There …

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Sports
Lakeland Grad Gonzalez Chases Olympic Dream In Field Hockey Lakeland Grad Gonzalez Chases Olympic Dream In Field Hockey
Lakeland Grad Gonzalez Chases Olympic Dream In Field Hockey YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, N.Y. -- U.S. Olympic field hockey player and Lakeland High School graduate Melissa Gonzalez is featured in "Chasing the Dream" on TeamUSA.org. Gonzalez is "an aspiring sunscreen model" known for such facial applications as American flags, an "underground beat boxer" who sings on a moment's notice and someone with "high work ethic standards," said TeamUSA.org. The article describes her as "charming," "magnetic" and someone who "is all business on the pitch," while funny with "quick banter" when n…

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Schools
Croton-Harmon Board Anticipates Adopting Bond Resolution With No Tax Impact Croton-Harmon Board Anticipates Adopting Bond Resolution With No Tax Impact
Croton-Harmon Board Anticipates Adopting Bond Resolution With No Tax Impact CROTON-ON-HUDSON, N.Y. -- The Croton-Harmon Board of Education expects to adopt a bond resolution at its upcoming meeting that will have no tax impact, according to an announcement.The proposed work will address infrastructure needs but not raise taxes, the release said. The board expects to adopt a resolution at its July 13 meeting that will call for moving forward with plans for a community vote on a districtwide facilities capital project in mid-October, according to the release. If district voters approve the funding proposition, all three schools, as well as the district office and tra…

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Police & Fire
Ramapo Police Charge Woman Who Fell Asleep In Car With DWI Ramapo Police Charge Woman Who Fell Asleep In Car With DWI
Ramapo Police Charge Woman Who Fell Asleep In Car With DWI RAMAPO, N.Y. -- Ramapo police charged a woman who allegedly fell asleep behind the wheel Tuesday night with driving while intoxicated, according to police. A Ramapo police officer stopped to check on a car at 11 p.m. on the side of a road in Hillcrest, police said. The engine was running with the keys in the ignition, and the driver was reportedly passed out in the driver’s seat, according to police. The officer investigated and determined that the driver, a female, 22, of Hillcrest, had allegedly driven the vehicle while intoxicated, said police. She was charged with driving while intoxi…

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Politics
Ganim Cuts Jobs At Bridgeport Libraries Ganim Cuts Jobs At Bridgeport Libraries
Ganim Cuts Jobs At Bridgeport Libraries BRIDGEPORT, Conn. -- Seven librarians in Bridgeport lost their jobs to layoffs Friday, according to the Connecticut Post. An additional "handful" of library staff will also leave due to incentives for early retirement that Mayor Joe Ganim offered, said the Connecticut Post. Cuts within "housing code, building and social services departments, the town clerk, the golf course and Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo," were among 30 cuts, said the Connecticut Post. Ganim announced last week that the layoffs would be necessary because of a budget shortfall for the new fiscal year. T…

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