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Police Charge Wilton Man With Drunken Driving Police Charge Wilton Man With Drunken Driving
Police Charge Wilton Man With Drunken Driving WILTON, Conn. — A 51-year-old Wilton man was charged Sunday, May 1, with driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs after a traffic stop, according to police. Police stopped a car driven by Graham Randolph for driving over the double line on a curve while traveling west on Cannon Road, said police. He was taken into custody and arrested, police said. During the inventory of the vehicle before it was towed, a small amount of suspected marijuana was found inside, said police. Randolph was charged with driving under the influence, possession of less than a half ounce of marijuana, an…
Talk About Shakespeare At Red Hook Library Talk About Shakespeare At Red Hook Library
Talk About Shakespeare At Red Hook Library RED HOOK, N.Y. -- The Red Hook Library welcomes the public to a discussion group on Shakespeare Friday, May 13 at 11 a.m.This month's topic is "The Winter's Tale." The library is located at 7444 South Broadway, Red Hook, N.Y.  For more information, call (845) 758-3241.
New Rochelle Rolls Out Bike To Work Day New Rochelle Rolls Out Bike To Work Day
New Rochelle Rolls Out Bike To Work Day NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. --The City of New Rochelle in partnership with Montefiore New Rochelle and Metro Pool (511NYRideShare) will celebrate the City’s first Bike to Work Day on May 20. A pop-up expo will be at the corner of North and Huguenot from 7 to 9:30 a.m. The purpose of the initiatives is to promote healthy, sustainable forms of transportation and to emphasize the need to share the road for cyclist safety.  All New Rochelle residents and businesses are encouraged to participate.  511NY Rideshare is New York State's home for ride matching, commuter and traveler services that can help yo…
Ossining Students Take Silver, Gold At Sustainable World Project Ossining Students Take Silver, Gold At Sustainable World Project
Ossining Students Take Silver, Gold At Sustainable World Project OSSINING, N.Y. -- Two Ossining students earned top awards last week at the International Sustainable World Project Competition in Houston.Ossining High School seniors Julia Riley and Yasir Khan received a gold medal and silver medal, respectively, at the competition. Julia won one of six gold medals in the Environment—Health and Disease Prevention category at I-SWEEEP for her research on the complex enzymatic pathway that regulates communication between neurons and the brain. She received $750.  She conducted her research at the Columbia University College of Medicine.  Yasir earned one of…
South Norwalk Library Program Aimed At Improving Kids' Social Skills South Norwalk Library Program Aimed At Improving Kids' Social Skills
South Norwalk Library Program Aimed At Improving Kids' Social Skills NORWALK, Conn. -- A program, Promoting Social Skill Development in a Screen-Oriented World, is offered Thursday, May 5 at the South Norwalk Library. For many children with learning disabilities, the process of making and keeping friends can be as frustrating as any academic task and often more discouraging.  Their difficulty with reading body language, tone of voice, facial expressions and using effective pragmatic language in social situations can lead to awkwardness, rejection and diminished risk taking.  The proliferation of screen use, especially by younger children, has presented oppo…
Norwood Dentist Helps Elderly, Gives Emergency Care Norwood Dentist Helps Elderly, Gives Emergency Care
Norwood Dentist Helps Elderly, Gives Emergency Care NORWOOD, N.J. -- It's been three decades since dentist Dr. Matt Galfund opened his practice in Norwood. Married with two children, and a soccer coach in his personal life, professionally, Galfund is someone who goes beyond the typical daily routine of a dental office. He is known to start his workday at 5 a.m. to accommodate a patient's work schedule, and picks up elderly or sick patients for their appointments. Additionally, Galfund handles dental emergencies at all hours, even if the person is not a regular patient. When he is not working in the office on Broad Street, or coaching, he l…
Outstanding Bridgeport Educators To Receive Awards At 'Inspiration Event' Outstanding Bridgeport Educators To Receive Awards At 'Inspiration Event'
Outstanding Bridgeport Educators To Receive Awards At 'Inspiration Event' BRIDGEPORT, Conn. -- Thirteen outstanding Bridgeport Public School educators will receive awards for their practices May 4 at an Inspiration event, held at the Holiday Inn in Bridgeport. The Bridgeport Public Education Fund has been celebrating and honoring teachers in this way in the city's public schools for 22 years, according to the announcement. The following "Outstanding Teachers" will receive a crystal Tiffany apple paperweight, and $1,000 to be used for professional development enhancements and or enrichment for their classroom: Christine Blaszczynski – Computer literacy…
Elmsford Superintendent Hosting Coffee, Conversation Elmsford Superintendent Hosting Coffee, Conversation
Elmsford Superintendent Hosting Coffee, Conversation ELMSFORD, N.Y. -- The Elmsford Union Free School District will host a “Coffee and Conversation with the Superintendent” Wednesday, May 4 from 6 to 6:45 p.m. at Alexander Hamilton Junior/Senior High School.The upcoming school budget election, recently administered NYS grades three to eight assessments, and ways to get the community involved in the Elmsford School District will be discussed. Additional topics of interest will be discussed as well.  For more information regarding the district’s Proposed 2016-2017 Budget, visit: http://www.eufsd.org/Page/800; also contact Superintendent Joseph L…
Hastings Flea Celebrates Mom Hastings Flea Celebrates Mom
Hastings Flea Celebrates Mom HASTINGS-ON-HUDSON, N.Y. -- Live music, giveaways for Mom, and food round out a special Mother's Day Hastings Flea market Sunday, May 9, Hastings-on-Hudson, N.Y.Jewelry, antiques, vintage, crafts and clothing among items will be available. The flea market from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. is at the Hastings Zinsser Commuter Parking Lot, at Hastings train station. Hastings Flea takes place second Sundays of the month. Click here for more information.
Seven Star School Brings 'Seussical Jr.' To Brewster Stage Seven Star School Brings 'Seussical Jr.' To Brewster Stage
Seven Star School Brings 'Seussical Jr.' To Brewster Stage BREWSTER, N.Y. -- The Seven Star School in Brewster will present two performances of “Seussical Jr.” May 13 and 14.Horton the Elephant, the Cat in the Hat, and other Dr. Seuss characters spring to life on stage in the performance. The musical takes audiences from the Jungle of Nool to the Circus McGurkus.  The Cat in the Hat narrates the story of Horton, an elephant who discovers a speck of dust containing tiny people called the Whos, including Jojo, a Who child who gets in trouble for thinking too many "thinks."  The cast includes: Bella Basile, Kelsey Beal, Emily Bruno, Jordan L…
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