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Donna Christopher

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Stamford Man Charged With Stealing, Pawning Friend's Family Jewels STAMFORD, Conn. -- A Stamford man faces charges in connection with the theft of jewelry and other valuables belonging to a family in Westover that befriended him, police told the Stamford Advocate.Maximilian Campbell-Owoniya, 21, was charged with second-degree larceny, according to the Stamford Advocate. He had been staying in the home of the family for several months when family members noticed that jewelry was missing from a safe, according to the Stamford Advocate. Police told the Stamford Advocate that an investigation revealed that Campbell-Owoniya had sold the items, which were worth $…

by Donna Christopher

06/06/2016

Business

Wal-Mart Stores To Test Ride Sharing Services For Home Deliveries Wal-Mart Stores will start "within weeks" to test ride-sharing services Lyft and Uber in Denver and Phoenix respectively, according to a company announcement, reported Supermarket News. The company has tested "quietly" a partnership with Deliv for delivery to business members in Miami, the Supermarket News report said. Home delivery service is available in Denver and San Jose, Calif., currently, said Supermarket News. Click here to read the full Supermarket News story.

by Donna Christopher

06/06/2016

Politics

Legislators, Bridgeport Residents Discuss Gun Violence In Forum BRIDGEPORT, Conn. -- U.S. Sens. Chris Murphy and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), state Sen. Marilyn Moore (D-Bridgeport), Mayor Joe Ganim and Police Chief AJ Perez were all on hand to hear residents' questions and suggestions for combatting gun violence at a discussion held June 3 at the Trumbull Gardens Community Center in Bridgeport. As summer approaches, residents gathered at the center said that a greater police partnership and presence, more options for youth and a focus on drug prevention would go a long way stemming gang activity and other crime across the city. LeTira Nesmith, a Bridg…

by Donna Christopher

06/06/2016

Events

Hyde Park's FDR Library Commemorates Anniversary With Free Events HYDE PARK, N.Y. --The Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum will commemorate the library's 75th anniversary with free public events June 30 to July 2 in Hyde Park, N.Y.These include the opening of a new exhibition on Pearl Harbor, "Day of Infamy: 24 Hours That Changed History," an exhibit in the vanden Heuvel Gallery through Dec. 31. For America and the world, 1941 was a pivotal year. Bookended by Franklin D. Roosevelt's Four Freedoms speech in January and the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor in December, 1941 became democracy's moment to stand against totalitarianis…

by Donna Christopher

06/06/2016

Neighbors

Harrison Mayor Ron Belmont: Memorial Day Parade 'A Wonderful Tribute' HARRISON, N.Y. -- The following is a weekly column submitted by Harrison Mayor/Supervisor Ron Belmont:On May 30, the Harrison honored men and women who sacrificed their lives for the liberties we enjoy today. This year’s Memorial Day parade and ceremony was a wonderful tribute to fallen servicemen and women who courageously served in the armed forces and lost their lives. Ben DeFonce, U.S.M.C. Ret., Harrison’s Commissioner of Veteran’s Affairs, should be commended for organizing this event. Assessors Office: On April 1, the State of New York enacted new legislation for the enrollment …

by Donna Christopher

06/06/2016

Schools

Pleasantville BOE, Students, Vets Mark Memorial Day PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y. -- Students, Board of Education members, and veterans took part in the May 30 Memorial Day Parade in Pleaseantville.

by Donna Christopher

06/06/2016

Schools

Pelham Board To Honor Retiring Teachers At Meeting PELHAM, N.Y. -- The Board of Education of the Pelham Public Schools will meet Tuesday, June 7.The following retiring educators will be recognized at this meeting: Linda Mancia, Larry Ryan, and Carla Tarazi. In addition to Dr. Giarrizzo's Superintendent's report, the agenda includes updates from each school board committee, Garcia on 21st Century Learning and Professional Development, Rosemary Matthews on Networks of Support and Social-Emotional Development, and Angelo Rubbo on Finances and Facilities. The public session of the regular meeting is scheduled to begin at 8 p.m. in the library …

by Donna Christopher

06/06/2016

Events

Legal Services Honors Dutchess Attorneys At Partners In Justice Reception POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. -- Legal Services of the Hudson Valley will honor Timmian Massie of Health Quest and Iseman Cunningham of Iseman, Cunningham, Riester & Hyde, LLP, attorneys in Poughkeepsie, at the third annual Dutchess Partners in Justice Reception.Timmian Massie, Senior Vice President for Marketing, Public Affairs and Government Relations at Health Quest will be honored as Champion of Justice and Iseman Cunningham Riester & Hyde, LLP as Advocate for Justice. Massie will be honored for his "extraordinary level of community service to over 50 organizations located throughout t…

by Donna Christopher

06/06/2016

Business

Westchester Marketing Cafe Moves To Briarcliff BRIARCLIFF MANOR, N.Y. -- Westchester Marketing Café, previously of Yorktown Heights, will celebrate its grand opening at a new office in Briarcliff Manor Wednesday June 15.Marketing Café is a web design and marketing firm that caters to the online marketing needs of individuals, businesses, and nonprofits located in and around Westchester County. There will be a ribbon cutting, "tasty bites," and refreshments. Jann Mirchandani started Westchester Marketing Café back in 1999 as a home based business. “Moving to a two-office suite in Briarcliff allows me to be in the heart of the…

by Donna Christopher

06/06/2016

Schools

Port Chester Students Win National Lead2Feed Award PORT CHESTER, N.Y. -- Port Chester Middle School eighth-graders won a grand prize in the national "Lead2Feed" challenge.The 49 students take teacher Allison Silverman’s Leadership classes and worked together to envision and implement a project to raise money for a global charity. The students’ project, inspired by the book “A Long Walk to Water,” is a school-wide effort to raise $10,000 for Water for Sudan, an African charity that builds wells in villages in South Sudan. Out of 2500 entries, PCMS Leadership students won one of six grand prizes: $25,000 to add to their donation t…

by Donna Christopher

06/06/2016

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