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Donna Christopher

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Police & Fire

Redding Seeks Ways To Retain Fire Department Volunteers REDDING, Conn. -- Officials in Redding and fire chiefs of the town's three volunteer fire departments are looking into how to draw more volunteers to the departments, with additional tax advantages among the "perks" considered to keep fire and EMS staff, according to the Redding Pilot. Foremost, First Selectman Julia Pemberton said at a Board of Selectmen meeting Monday, is finding ways to attract and keep members, according to the Redding Pilot. West Redding's department has 20 members running it mostly, Redding Ridge has 45. Both departments take turns covering for paid EMS serv…

by Donna Christopher

03/21/2016

Schools

Lower Hudson Regional Information Center Takes Robots Out On School Visits WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- The fascinating world of robotics was on display in area classrooms when the Lower Hudson Regional Information Center took robots out on school visits to schools in Westhester, Putnam and Rockland counties.The Model Schools Department visits featured robots, Relay and Grace, officially called "NAO" robots. The initiative is part of an effort by the Center to support schools and districts as they investigate and implement various robotics kits and curricula. Designed with the K-8 teacher in mind, instructors, when trained, can teach students the engineering a…

by Donna Christopher

03/21/2016

Schools

Ossining Science Students Win Awards In Regional, Statewide Competitions OSSINING, N.Y. -- Science students from Ossining High School have won top awards at the Upstate New York Junior Science & Humanities Symposium and the Westchester Science & Engineering Fair.On March 12, 50 Ossining students students were among the more than 500 who participated in the Regeneron Westchester Science & Engineering Fair, the region’s largest and most competitive Intel-affiliated science competition. They received a total of 48 awards – seven for first place, nine for second place, six for third place, 11 for fourth place and 15 special awards. The following five O…

by Donna Christopher

03/21/2016

Events

Credit Building Tops Somers Library Events For Adults In April SOMERS, N.Y. -- Credit Building and Repair and Decorating Your Home To Sell are just some of an array of workshops offered this spring at the Somers Library, Katonah. Mark your calendars for Credit Building and Repair Thursday, April 14 at 7 p.m. The presenter, Catherine Seale, First Niagara Bank, will provide a breakdown of the components to improve your score. The following programs are offered: Decorating Your Home to Sell, Monday, April 18, 6 to 7:30 p.m. Bring your questions and enjoy this fun and interactive discussion where you will learn the top ten tried-and-true do-it-yourself h…

by Donna Christopher

03/21/2016

Events

Mike Risko Music Offers Adult Jazz, Rock Band Showcase OSSINING, N.Y. -- The "Adult Jazz and Rock Band Showcase" featuring performances by adult musical students is set for Thursday, March 31 at Mike Risko Music in Ossining.Students of background and careers that have studied rock in Risko’s Rock Band Workshop for Adults, and jazz in the Jazz Band Workshop will present their music. There is no cover charge, but call ahead to reserve a seat. Mike Risko Music is a music school offering instruction on all instruments and voice in a wide range of musical styles including classical, jazz and rock. The showcase will begin at 8 p.m. at 144 …

by Donna Christopher

03/21/2016

Lifestyle

Friends of Rockland Lake President Extols County's Natural Riches ROCKLAND COUNTY, Conn. -- Robert Maher, president of the Friends of Rockland Lake and Hook Mountain Inc., extols the virtues of the three state parks in the region, which, luckily for him, are practically in his own backyard. The Valley Cottage resident was drawn to the landscape in 1991. Maher lives on a property that's been in his family for 170 years, and he has been the Friends president since its founding in 2004. Maher talked about the three parks, Rockland Lake and Hook Mountain, as well as Nyack Beach State Park in Upper Nyack. Hook Mountain is in Congers and part of the Palisades…

by Donna Christopher

03/18/2016

News

FBI Charges North Carolina Man With Threatening To Kill Sen. Blumenthal FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- The FBI on Tuesday arrested a man from North Carolina who threatened to kill U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal during a call to his Hartford office, according to the Hartford Courant. While talking to an office intern, the man threatened to "shoot [Blumenthal's] ... brains out" if the senator raised his taxes, said the Hartford Courant. Rowland Edwin Dodge Jr., 62, of Matthews, N.C., was charged with threatening a federal official, according to the Courant. Click here to read the Hartford Courant story.

by Donna Christopher

03/18/2016

News

Trumbull Woman Faces Prison For Merritt Crash That Injured DOT Worker TRUMBULL, Conn. -- A Trumbull woman could serve five years in prison after pleading guilty Thursday to driving under the influence and hitting a worker from the Connecticut Department of Transportation on the Merritt Parkway in 2015, said the Connecticut Post. The 55-year-old worker sustained permanent brain damage in the accident, according to the Post. The driver, 25-year-old Denisse Garcia pleaded guilty to first-degree assault and driving under the influence in the plea deal, the Connecticut Post said. The assistant state’s attorney recommended Garcia get five years in prison when she …

by Donna Christopher

03/18/2016

News

Citizen's Preparedness Training Set At Union Vale Town Hall UNION VALUE, N.Y. -- A free Citizen's Preparedness Training Session is set for Monday, March 21 at the Union Vale Town Hall.Families in the program will acquire the tools and resources to respond to prepare for disasters and recover to pre-disaster conditions. Each family gets a free Citizen Preparedness Corps Response starter kit. For more information, call (845) 486 2080. The session will begin at 7 p.m., with doors opening at 6:30 p.m. at 249 Duncan Road, in the LaGrangeville postal zone.

by Donna Christopher

03/18/2016

Neighbors

Tarrytowns School Board Trustee Joe Lillis Hits 20-Year Mark TARRYTOWN, N.Y. -- At more than 20 years, Joe Lillis is the longest serving trustee on the Tarrytowns school board. Lillis is a former teacher, teaching mathematics for seven years after graduating college. Having an interest in public education, he jumped at the chance to run for the school board. The school board is focused on supporting Christopher Bursari, who was recently named the new superintendent. "We are making sure he has everything he needs to succeed in his job," Lillis said. The school board is also planning its annual budget, which residents will vote on in May.…

by Donna Christopher

03/18/2016

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