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Donna Christopher

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Events

'The Sandlot' Actor Stops By Demarest Movie Night DEMAREST, N.J. -- Bergen County resident Wil Horneff, who starred in "The Sand Lot," made a Saturday appearance at Demarest Movie Night to celebrate the end of baseball season. The event was sponsored by the Demarest Recreation Commission and Demarest Athletic Association at Wakelee Field. Horneff, who now owns Training Grounds Jiu-Jitsu and MMA in Westwood talked about what it was like starring in the film at age 12 and took photos with fans of all ages at the event.

by Donna Christopher

06/13/2016

Events

'Hello Summer' Concert Series Bridges Norwalk And China NORWALK, Conn. -- The Norwalk Public Library and MusicToChina will present "Hello Summer," a 2016 concert tour, at the Norwalk Public Library this summer. A collaboration with partners, Head of the Harbor developed by M.F. DiScala & Company and EDG Properties, will begin with Sherrye & Derek (ukelele and bass tunes)Thursday, June 16. MusicToChina, founded by Norwalk District A Councilperson Steve Serasis, bridges East and West by brining music to China. The concert series will continue with Mr. Bass-man Wednesday, June 22, followed by Dirt Simple Witty agricultural mix …

by Donna Christopher

06/13/2016

Police & Fire

Coast Guard Searches For Man Missing Off Bridgeport BRIDGEPORT, Conn. -- The search continued Monday morning for a man whose raft capsized off Seaside Park in Bridgeport on Sunday, the U.S. Coast Guard told the Connecticut Post.The Coast Guard’s Long Island Sound Group was searching for Shigemune Mori, 31, in the water off Bridgeport, said the report. Mori was reportedly with another man who swam to shore when the raft turned over, officials told the Connecticut Post. A spokesman for the Coast Guard said the two men went into the water on a raft about 4:30 p.m., according to the newspaper. The one man was able t safely get to shore Bridgepo…

by Donna Christopher

06/13/2016

Events

Sleepy Hollow Tarrytown Chamber 'Tiki' Party Supports Halloween Fun TARRYTOWN, N.Y. — A Tiki Party Time fundraiser sponsored by the Sleepy Hollow/Tarrytown Chamber of Commerce to support the Tarrytown Halloween Parade is Thursday, June 16 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. at Hudson Harbor Lodge. Participants are welcome wear a mask to the event. There will be a prize. Register at www.greatersleepyhollowtarrytown.com or call Michael Christopher Antiques at (914) 366-4665. Pre sale registration is $40; door registratino is $50. The lodge is located at 11 River St, Sleepy Hollow, N.Y.

by Donna Christopher

06/13/2016

Politics

Bridgeport Considers Selling Stratford's Sikorsky Airport STRATFORD, Conn. -- Bridgeport is considering selling Sikorsky Memorial Airport in Stratford because the city is struggling financially as its owner, the Connecticut Post reported. The airport operates "at a loss of around $500,000" annually, minus what Bridgeport spends for upkeep and improvements to the airport, John Ricci, Bridgeport’s director of public facilities, told the Connecticut Post. Buildings at the airport are more than 50 years old, he told the Connecticut Post. Ricci and Bridgeport Mayor Joe Ganim's administration are considering a sale to the state or a private …

by Donna Christopher

06/13/2016

Politics

Stratford Councilman's Resignation Explained On Social Media But Stands STRATFORD, Conn. -- Stratford Town Councilman Mark Dumas, who recently resigned his position and quickly tried to withdraw it, posted on Facebook Thursday explaining why he resigned, but the resignation will stand, according to the Connecticut Post. TTown Attorney Chris Hodgson ruled that the resignation will stand because when a resignation is given to the town clerk, especially if it's "effective immediately," it cannot be withdrawn even though Dumas tried to withdraw his within two hours, said the Connecticut Post. Dumas had not spoken with town officials though on Facebook tal…

by Donna Christopher

06/13/2016

Police & Fire

SUV Hits Pole In Sunday Crash In Greenwich GREENWICH, Conn. -- An SUV hit a pole at 30 Round Hill Road in Greenwich Sunday night, knocking out power to the area, according to the Greenwich Fire Department. The road was closed following the crash, said the Greenwich Fire Department.

by Donna Christopher

06/13/2016

Neighbors

Danbury Girl Scouts Bring Supplies, Cheer To Animals In Carmel Shelter CARMEL, N.Y. --Cadets of Danbury Girl Scout Troop 50011 recently visited with animals at the at the Putnam Humane Society in Carmel, N.Y. The scouts also donated gift cards for veterinary care and pet supplies to the shelter.

by Donna Christopher

06/13/2016

Business

Purchase Professional Park Named 'Comeback Building Of Year' HARRISON, N.Y. -- Simone Development Companies’ and Fareri Associates’ Purchase Professional Park in Harrison has been awarded the Building Owners and Managers Association of Westchester “Comeback Building of the Year Award.” The award was given at BOMA’s 25th Annual Hall of Honor Awards Dinner held recently at Abigail Kirsch at Tappan Hill in Tarrytown, N.Y. BOMA Westchester is a professional organization dedicated to meeting the needs of building owners, property managers and allied professionals and tradespeople. Located along the I-287 office corridor at 3000-3040 Westchester Avenue, …

by Donna Christopher

06/13/2016

Schools

Pleasantville High School 'Carousel' Cast, Crew Win Metro Awards PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y. -- The cast and crew of Pleasantville High School's production of Carousel won Metro Awards at the annual awards show, produced by Helen Hayes Youth Theatre.Katie Bartz (Student Critic), Dr. Tom Heintzelman (Musical Direction), and James Britt, Bill Brown and Greg Nemec (Scenic Design) received awards. This was the second consecutive win for both Katie and Dr. Heintzelman. Carousel received 9 other nominations, including for Overall Production, Actor in a Leading Role (James McCarthy/Billy Bigelow), Featured Ensemble Member (Milton Esliker/The Starkeeper), Dance Performa…

by Donna Christopher

06/13/2016

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