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Ridgefield Park Turns Attention To Sewers RIDGEFIELD PARK, N.J. -- The century-old sewer system in Ridgefield Park will be brought into compliance with federal and state environmental requirements, says the village's Board of Commissioners.The task has begun under the oversight of Department of Public Works Superintendent Alan O’Grady. While there are multiple forms and reports yet to be completed and submitted, ones already provided to the village have been found to be in order, the board reports. Further, the village has joined with Hackensack, Fort Lee and the Bergen County Utilities Authority in working together as encouraged b…

by Donna Christopher

12/30/2015

Police & Fire

Connecticut State Police To Step Up Holiday Enforcement FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- The Connecticut state police will remain very active to enhance public safety on all highways and roads in Connecticut this New Year’s holiday, according to police.Police troopers will use various enforcement methods to locate and arrest dangerous and intoxicated drivers this New Year’s holiday weekend, they say. Police will use both marked and unmarked patrol cars in their attempt to remove all unsafe and intoxicated drivers from Connecticut’s roads and highways. Motorists are asked to follow all driving laws, as their behavior on the roads is essential to keep…

by Donna Christopher

12/30/2015

Politics

Fake 'Malloy For President' Pages Appear On Social Media BRIDGEPORT, Conn. -- Even though fake social media pages appear on Facebook and Twitter that make satire of his liberal ideals, Democratic Gov. Dannel P. Malloy is not running for president, says the Connecticut Post.On Twitter the newspaper said "Malloy for President" (@PresidentMalloy) turned up on the internet Monday. A week prior he had been to Iowa to campaign for Hillary Clinton, the article noted. The creator of the social media pages is not known, the article says. The Connecticut Post article is here.

by Donna Christopher

12/30/2015

Police & Fire

Cortlandt Man Who Failed To Stay In Lane Charged With DWI CORTLANDT, N.Y. -- New York State Police charged a Cortlandt man with driving while intoxicated in a routine traffic stop Sunday, police said.Police charged 25-year-old Gary M. Carbone Jr. with the misdemeanor after stopping him on Main Street for allegedly failing to maintain his designated lane of travel, police said. An investigation allegedly found him to be intoxicated at the time of the stop, according to police. Carbone supplied a positive breath sample that allegedly yielded a blood alcohol content of 0.13 percent, said police. He was issued traffic tickets and is due in Cortlandt…

by Donna Christopher

12/30/2015

Sports

'Deflategate' Named Top 2015 Sports Story In Marist Poll "Deflategate"? FIFA Scandal? Mizzou protests? What was the biggest story in sports in 2015, asks a Marist poll. Thirty percent of sports fans reportedly think it was "Deflategate," calling the controversial story regarding Tom Brady and the New England Patriots a "profound" sports story in 2015. Meanwhile, 27 percent of fans consider the story about FIFA president Sepp Blatter resigning after the arrest of 14 FIFA executives due to their involvement in a corruption scandal the biggest story of the year. Another 27 percent said the story of the year is t…

by Donna Christopher

12/30/2015

News

Slippery Roads Cause New Paltz Collision NEW PALTZ, N.Y. -- Four people wound up in the hospital because of a Tuesday morning collision in New Paltz that police attribute to slippery conditions, according to Time Warner Cable News, Hudson Valley.The crash occurred about 9:30 a.m. on State Route 32 near Cameo Lake Road, the story says. A car reportedly going north wound up in the southbound lane, where it hit a box truck, according to the report. Witnesses are asked to call New Paltz police, says the article. Here's the full story.

by Donna Christopher

12/30/2015

Neighbors

Rockland Sons Of Italy Welcomes New Members BLAUVELT, N.Y.-- Rockland Lodge 2176 of the Order of the Sons of Italy recently welcomed new members at a dinner at the lodge at 46 Van Wyck Road, Blauvelt.Among new members in attendance was state Sen. David Carlucci and his father, Richard Carlucci. Also, the club recently presented scholarships to several Rockland County students, including Andrew Galanter and Victoria Newcombe, both of Tappan Zee High School. The free Christmas party provided entertainment to 70 children and parents with a magic show, balloon creations, arts and crafts, and a visit from Santa. Pizza was donated by De…

by Donna Christopher

12/30/2015

Schools

Barlow Debate Team Earns Top Marks EASTON/REDDING, Conn. -- The Joel Barlow High School debate team earned top marks Saturday, in discussing the question of whether parents have the right to opt their kids out of standardized testing, according to the Easton Courier. Joel Barlow serves Easton and Redding. Students (junior co-captains) Gabby Colangelo and Bryan Coppinger and Franklin Speck and Dylan Tonken ended with the highest-scoring undefeated records of the competition, according to the newspaper. Sophomores Melani Zuckerman and Cara Krupnikoff-Salkin were undefeated again in the second consecutive event, the story said…

by Donna Christopher

12/30/2015

Events

Post-Holiday Grab Bag Tops List Of 2016 Nanuet Chamber Events NANUET, N.Y. -- A variety of programs are offered for the coming year by the Nanuet Chamber of Commerce. The Post Holiday Party & Grab Bag is set for Jan. 12 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Kitchen Table + Bar, 149 Main St. Networking and grab bag, open to members of the chamber, board, and local businesses. There will be hors d'oeuvres and happy hour drink prices all night. Admission is $25 and includes food and one free glass of beer or wine. Chamber members attend free, two from each business, but must register online here Non-members are welcome at $25 each. Bring a wrapped item or gift cert…

by Donna Christopher

12/30/2015

News

New Year's Eve Times Square Security Will Be Most Extraordinary Ever Efforts to provide protection to hundreds of thousands of people celebrating New Year's Eve in New York City are "more extensive than ever," Mayor Bill de Blasio said Tuesday. This comes amid worldwide concerns of an attack while the New Year's Eve celebrations are underway. New York City is a popular place Dec. 31 where around a million people assemble on Times Square for the annual countdown to 12 a.m. and ball drop. The mayor said a large amount of police will be out Thursday, including a new anti-terror force called the Critical Response Command, over 500 officers that specia…

by Donna Christopher

12/30/2015

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