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Donna Christopher

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Real Estate

Yonkers Development Tour Examines Ties To Mass Transit YONKERS, N.Y. -- A city of Yonkers brokers tour highlighting the city's transit-oriented development projects was conducted in the downtown area recently.The tour included the city's Metro-North train stations and residential projects in the downtown area that are under construction. More than 30 commercial and residential brokers took the June 16 tour that the city's Department of Planning & Development led. Stops included River Tides at Greystone, Hudson Park Club and UNO Micro Unit Apartments. River Tides is a 330-unit, 10-story luxury rental complex overlooking the Hudson River. T…

by Donna Christopher

06/30/2016

News

Man Involved In School Shooting Plot In Danbury, Stratford Gets Prison Time DANBURY, Conn. — A Torrington man was sentenced to seven years in prison for his involvement in a 2014 plot to carry out Columbine-style attacks at high schools in Danbury and Stratford, according to Fox 61. Peter Thulin, 21, of Torrington was sentenced in Litchfield on Tuesday, said Fox 61. Thulin is alleged by authorities to have teamed up with Natalie Carpenter, then 18, Fox 61 reported. The two lived at a group home where another resident reported the alleged plot, said Fox 61. Court records revealed that Carpenter, of Torrington, was plotting to carry out a Columbine-style shooting at…

by Donna Christopher

06/30/2016

Schools

Greenwich Schools Appoint New Special Ed Coordinator GREENWICH, Conn. -- Greenwich Public Schools has appointed a coordinator for its special education program. Karen M. Vitti, currently a Special Education Instructional Coach in the district, has been appointed as Special Education Program Coordinator - liaison to elementary schools, according to an announcement by Superintendent of Schools Dr. bill McKersie. Her appointment is effective July 1. She has been with the district for 10 years serving in teacher, coach and administrator roles supporting students with special needs, the release said. “Karen’s experiences in Greenwich as teacher…

by Donna Christopher

06/30/2016

Events

Scarsdale Celebrates Business Owner's 99th Birthday SCARSDALE, N.Y. -- A local business owner and Scarsdale resident just turned 99.Emily Hirsch, who has owned Scarsdale Candy'n Cards for over 50 years celebrated her birthday June 16 iwith family and friends at Lange's of Scarsdale.

by Donna Christopher

06/30/2016

News

Judge Tosses Ridgefield Rundown House Lawsuit RIDGEFIELD, Conn. -- A judge in Hartford's U.S. District Court ordered dismissal of a lawsuit made by an ex Ridgefield couple against the landlord of a rundown property next to their house claiming their house value was reduced by $200,000, according to the Ridgefield Press. Plaintiffs Chad and Kirsten Cohen, who lived at 30-32 Catoonah Street, were not successful in creating "a genuine issue" to show defendant was negligent, the Ridgefield Press reported. Their attorney will appeal the decision, the Ridgefield Press said. The rundown house is owned by the company that owns the s…

by Donna Christopher

06/30/2016

Events

Kids Invited To Find Out 'Where's Waldo?' In Rhinebeck, Millerton MILLERTON, N.Y. -- Oblong Books will launch its 5th annual "Find Waldo" scavenger hunt Friday, July 1 in Rhinebeck and Millerton where its stores are located.The “Find Waldo Local!” initiative was started by the American Booksellers Association and Candlewick Press. Oblong has been a part of the tradition since its inception. Waldo is a character that came to life in the first in a book series, 'Where's Waldo? in 1987 by illustrator Martin Handford. Waldo will be hiding at 22 businesses each in both of the towns. Kids of all ages may pick up their Waldo “Passport” at either of th…

by Donna Christopher

06/30/2016

Politics

Clinton-Trump Too Close To Call, Voters Unhappy With Choice, Says Poll A Clinton-Trump race is too close to call, according to a Quinnipiac University National poll released Wednesday. Chappaqua resident and presumptive Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton has 42 percent to Bedford estate owner and presumptive Republican nominee Donald Trump's 40 percent as American voters say neither candidate would be a good president and that the campaign has increased hatred and prejudice in the nation, according to the announcement. This compares to results of a June 1 national poll by the independent Quinnipiac University, showing Clinton edging Trump 45 percent to 41 perc…

by Donna Christopher

06/30/2016

Schools

Bridgeport Student Soars Among Winners Of Daniel Trust Awards BRIDGEPORT, Conn. -- Bassick High School graduate Sachin Manning set his career heights higher than most, literally."My dream is to become a pilot. My father wanted to fly but couldn't finish training because of financial difficulties," said the 19-year-old headed to Fairfield University this fall. Manning came to Connecticut from Jamaica where his family still lives. He recalls being surprised to see the crime rate in Bridgeport was similar to what it's like in his home country, he said. Before coming to the United States, "I expected it to be like you see on TV where people…

by Donna Christopher

06/30/2016

News

Liability Limit Sought By Tappan Zee Constructors WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- The builders of the new Tappan Zee Bridge want a limit placed on their liability in connection with lawsuits levied against them since a fatal March tugboat crash on the Hudson River, according to lohud.com.The bridge is being built by the Tappan Zee Constructors, a consortium of contractors. An attorney representing the consortium confirmed the limits were being sought, lohud.com said. The parties appeared for a pre-motion conference at White Plains federal court, said the report. New details have also emerged in the fatal tugboat accident that occurred at the Tappan …

by Donna Christopher

06/30/2016

News

Some Parking Rates Going Up, Others Decreasing At Norwalk Lots NORWALK, Conn. -- The Norwalk Parking Authority has established new rates for some of the city's municipal lots.After an eight-month study, beginning July 1, the Norwalk Parking Authority will be rolling out new rates for some of its municipal parking lots and facilities for both permit holders and hourly parkers, as well as on-street parking meters. Parkers in South Norwalk will notice the rate changes in some facilities and none in others. For example, the hourly daytime rate to park at the South Norwalk Railroad Station as well as the Haviland and North Water Street lots will increase,…

by Donna Christopher

06/30/2016

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