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Putnam County Savings Bank Leads Putnam Heart Walk PUTNAM COUNTY, N.Y. -- PCSB Bank employees were out in full force for the 2016 Putnam Heart Walk on April 24, raising $51,465 for the American Heart Association.The PCSB Bank Team included 129 employees, along with hundreds of family members, friends, and pets. During the past 13 years, PCSB Bank has raised a grand total of more than $487,000 for the AHA, retaining its title as Top Walking Team of Putnam County. This year’s walkathon, which embarked from Brewster High School, celebrated local survivors of heart disease and stroke, helped to raise awareness, and funded research and program…

by Donna Christopher

05/05/2016

Police & Fire

Wilton Police Issue 116 Tickets To Drivers For Texting, Other Distractions WILTON, Conn. — Wilton officers made a total of 190 motor vehicle stops for distracted driving-related offenses in April, and as a result issued 116 distracted driving infractions, according to police. In terms of the Distracted Driving High Visibility Enforcement Grant, a total of 107 infractions were issued, said police. The tickets were issued for the following offenses, according to police: Talking on cellphone: 56 Texting: 41 Other distracted driving behavior: 3 Other motor vehicle violations: 7

by Donna Christopher

05/05/2016

Lifestyle

Connecticut Ranks As Third Best State For Working Moms FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- Mother's Day is close but workplace parity is far off for working mothers across the country with the exception of a few states, including Connecticut, according to WalletHub. Women comprise half of the workforce, almost three-quarters of them working moms, yet women still make only $.079 per every dollar men make, the report said. The debate rages over gender roles and workplace inequities, but what is being done about it? Progress varies from state to state, according to WalletHub which analyzed the 50 states and District of Columbia to produce its report, &quo…

by Donna Christopher

05/04/2016

Events

Music, Dancing Fundraiser Helps New Rochelle Youth Summer Employment NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. -- The New Rochelle Youth Bureau invites the public the the first annual summer employment fundraiser, "Summer in the City" Thursday, May 12.The evening will feature music, dancing, open bar, food stations, raffles and more. Tickets are $55 in advance; $65 at the door at New Rochelle Youth Bureau by calling (914) 654-2045 Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. All proceeds (donations welcome) will go to support summer youth employment by the New Rochelle Youth Bureau. The dinner begins at 6 p.m. at Beckwith Pointe, 700 Davenport Ave., N., New Rochelle, N.Y.

by Donna Christopher

05/04/2016

Police & Fire

Norwalk Police Collects More Than 30 Pounds Of Prescription Drugs NORWALK, Conn. -- The Norwalk Police Department took in more than 30 pounds of expired or unwanted prescriptions on National Drug Take-Back Day this past Saturday, according to police.There is also a Drug Drop Box in the lobby at police headquarters, 1 Monroe St., where Norwalk residents may drop off their medications for free any time of the year, police said. Residents are encouraged to continue in assisting the department in ridding the community of illegally diverted prescription drugs, said police.

by Donna Christopher

05/04/2016

Police & Fire

Join Suffern Police Chief At Bagel Shop SUFFERN, N.Y. -- Suffern Police Chief Clarke Osborn invites residents to jion him for "Coffee With The Chief" at Bagel Train from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 7. Osborn will be outside to discuss police and community issues that affect both the public and law enforcement. Bagel Train is located at 150 Orange Ave., Suffern, N.Y.

by Donna Christopher

05/04/2016

Business

Cigar Shop Opens In Putnam Valley PUTNAM VALLEY, N.Y. -- Smokin Joe's Cigar has opened for business in Putnam Valley.The new store is located on Bryant Pond Road across from a Mobil Gas Station. The business has a smoking lounge, big screen TV, and outdoor patio with a fire pit. A wide selection of cigars and private humidor drawers are available.

by Donna Christopher

05/04/2016

Events

Register Kids Now For Kent Library Storytimes KENT LAKES, N.Y. -- Spring Storytimes are in gear at Kent Library. Whether you have a three-month-old, or a five-year-old, the library has a storytime for your child. Join Miss Melanie starting Tuesday, May 17 and running weekly, on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, for six weeks. Registration is now underway for the following classes: Chirping Chicks, three to 12 months. Bashful Lamp, 13 to 23 months. Cuddly Kittens, two-year-olds. Playful Puppies, three-to five-year olds. Click here to register online or call the library at (845) 225-8585. The library is located at 17 Sybil's Crossing, Ken…

by Donna Christopher

05/04/2016

Police & Fire

Greenwich Firefighters Respond To Merritt Parkway Crash GREENWICH, Conn. -- Greenwich firefighters extricated a driver from a crash Wednesday morning on the Merritt Parkway northbound between exits 27 and 28, according to Greenwich Professional Firefighters.No further information was available on the crash.

by Donna Christopher

05/04/2016

Schools

Valhalla High School Book Club Hikes Appalachian Trail VALHALLA, N.Y. -- Following reading the novel "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson, a group of Valhalla High School students took a hiking trip to echo the experience. On April 29, the VHS Book Club, chaired by teachers Cayne Letizia and Kerry Dinsmore, took a field trip to the top of Bear Mountain. Together, approximately 30 students and a handful of chaperones, hiked the Appalachian Trail. Music teacher Dr. Scott Rimm-Hewitt lead the club members through the nature paths. He even played the tuba at the top of the mountain.

by Valhalla Union Free School District

05/04/2016

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