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Ridgefield Student Named A Finalist In Presidential Scholars Program Ridgefield Student Named A Finalist In Presidential Scholars Program
Ridgefield Student Named A Finalist In Presidential Scholars Program FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. — The following students from Fairfield County were finalists in the 2016 U.S. Presidential Scholars program: Evan DeBenedetto of Ansonia, a senior at Saint Joseph High School in Trumbull  Katie F. Tsui, a senior at Darien High School  Amit Gupta of Monroe, a senior at Masuk High School  Gunnar P. Smith, a senior at Ridgefield High School  Tanusri V. Balla of Stamford, a senior at the Academy of Information Technology & Engineering  Olivia H Belliveau, of Stratford, a senior at Frank S. Bunnell High School  Michael Zhou of Westport, a senior at the Hopkins School…

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Business
Stamford Health Physicians Recognized As Top Docs By CT Mag Stamford Health Physicians Recognized As Top Docs By CT Mag
Stamford Health Physicians Recognized As Top Docs By CT Mag STAMFORD, Conn. -- Eighty Stamford doctors are recognized as Top Doctors in the April issue of Connecticut Magazine, according to the publication.They are all affiliated with Stamford Health, said Connecticut Magazine. The yearly list is based on over 5,000 questionnaires sent to Connecticut physicians, requesting recommendations of doctors, not themselves, to refer a "loved one to for expert medical care," said Connecticut Magazine. The top vote getting physicians made the list and include the following: Allergy & Immunology Dr. Denis Bouboulis, Greenwich; Dr. Paul S. Lindn…

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Sports
North Rockland HS Track And Field Team Wins Medals At State Tournament North Rockland HS Track And Field Team Wins Medals At State Tournament
North Rockland HS Track And Field Team Wins Medals At State Tournament GARNERVILLE, N.Y. -- The North Rockland High School Track & Field athletes won bronze and silver medals at Saturday's New York State Public High School Athletic Association state tournament.

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Police & Fire
Stamford Volunteer Fire Chief Charged With Assault Stamford Volunteer Fire Chief Charged With Assault
Stamford Volunteer Fire Chief Charged With Assault STAMFORD, Conn. -- A volunteer fire chief in Stamford has been charged with punching the son of his ex-girlfriend in the face after allegedly smashing his car window Sunday, according to police, said the Stamford Advocate. The accused is Shawn Fahan, Springdale Fire Company chief, the report said. He is charged with third-degree assault, breach of peace, criminal mischief and failure to drive right, the Stamford Advocate reported. A 911 call by the alleged victim led to police contacting Fahan, who then turned himself in, according to the Stamford Advocate. Click here to read the full Sta…

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Police & Fire
EMT In Easton Faces Larceny Charge EMT In Easton Faces Larceny Charge
EMT In Easton Faces Larceny Charge EASTON, Conn. --A former Easton Volunteer Emergency Service EMT is facing a first-degree larceny charge, according to the Easton Courier. The recently terminated EMT, Andrew Rosenthal, 47, a Milford resident, was arrested after turning himself in Sunday, Easton Police Chief Tim Shaw told the Easton Courier. He is accused of buying personal items with "EMS reward points" to reduce the price or cover the cost entirely of the item, Shaw said to the Easton Courier. Police were made aware of the purchase "discrepancies" in February, Shaw reportedly told the Easton Courier. …

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Business
Westchester Green Business Challenge Recognizes Sustainable Achievements Westchester Green Business Challenge Recognizes Sustainable Achievements
Westchester Green Business Challenge Recognizes Sustainable Achievements Organizations around Westchester were singled out for their environmental sustainability practices and outstanding achievements in the Westchester Green Business Challenge.The following were recognized June 8 at the sixth annual Recognition Event and Awards Ceremony: Organizational Commitment: Cerebral Palsy of Westchester (Rye Brook).  Energy: Diamond Properties, LLC (Mount Kisco). Materials Management: Montefiore Mount Vernon Hospital & Montefiore New Rochelle Hospital (Mount Vernon, New Rochelle).  Transportation: Atlantic Westchester (Bedford Hills).  Land Use: Greenburgh Nature Cen…

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Police & Fire
Orangetown Remembers Longtime Police Officer O'Sullivan Orangetown Remembers Longtime Police Officer O'Sullivan
Orangetown Remembers Longtime Police Officer O'Sullivan PEARL RIVER, N.Y. -- A longtime police officer, Cornelius W. O'Sullivan, died Wednesday at age 58, according to lohud.com. O'Sullivan was remembered as having "the best qualities of police officers," ex-Rockland County Legislator John Murphy told lohud.com. O’Sullivan retired in January from the Orangetown Police Department, then continued in law enforcement, working part time for South Nyack/Grand View Police Chief Brent Newbury until his death from cancer, said lohud.com.  A Monday morning funeral was scheduled for O'Sullivan at St. Gregory Barbarigo Roman Catholic Church in Ga…

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Lifestyle
Al's Angels Plans Westport Vigil For Orlando Victims, Families Al's Angels Plans Westport Vigil For Orlando Victims, Families
Al's Angels Plans Westport Vigil For Orlando Victims, Families WESTPORT, Conn. -- A candelight vigil honoring the victims of the Orlando shooting will take place Tuesday evening at the Naugatuck Center in Westport.The vigil will be a chance for community members to come together in solidarity to show "love and support for the victims and their family and friends." The vigil is planned by Al’s Angels of Westport, which was founded by Al DiGuido, the CEO/founder of New York marketing company Zeta Interactive. The organization's mission is to provide moments of joy and comfort to families that are challenged by childhood cancer, rare blood disea…

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Lifestyle
Connecticut Ranks As Second Best State For Working Dads Connecticut Ranks As Second Best State For Working Dads
Connecticut Ranks As Second Best State For Working Dads FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- Connecticut landed in the No. 2 spot of an analysis of "2016's Best and Worst States for Working Dads," according to WalletHub.The study — done in advance of Father's Day — considers that the labor force is made up of 93 percent of fathers with kids under age 18, said WalletHub. Contributing factors for Connecticut's overall status include its 13th ranking for economic and social well-being and third placement for work-life balance, according to WalletHub. The No. 1 state was Minnesota, with Vermont, Massachusetts and New Jersey coming in at three-four-f…

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Business
Omega Engineering Moves Offices From Stamford To Norwalk Omega Engineering Moves Offices From Stamford To Norwalk
Omega Engineering Moves Offices From Stamford To Norwalk NORWALK, Conn. -- Omega Engineering in Stamford will be relocating its corporate headquarters to Norwalk, according to an announcement. The global instrumentation company has signed an agreement deal for a 26,995-square-foot office lease at 800 Connecticut Avenue in Norwalk. The property is owned by CBRE Strategic Partners U.S. Value 7, a fund sponsored by CBRE Global Investors, said the release.  The company's Stamford headquarters is currently at One Omega Drive in Stamford. “800 Connecticut Avenue is one of the very few office buildings in the market that caters to TAMI tenants and mil…

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