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Donna Christopher

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NJ Devils Benefit Game Will Support Celiac Disease Foundation NEWARK, N.J. -- The Celiac Diseae Foundation TEAM gluten-free presents a Night With the New Jersey Devils for the Devils v. Anaheim Ducks game on Saturday, Dec. 19, at 7 p.m., at the Prudential Center in Newark. Tickets will benefit the Celiac Disease Foundation. The $49 package includes brown section seating, a New Jersey Devils giveaway and group photo on center ice after the game. To purchase tickets, contact Adrienne Bender at adriennebender@gmail.com Tickets will be invoiced via PayPal.

by Donna Christopher

11/17/2015

Neighbors

Local Singer-Songwriter Records ‘Angel’ For Westport Boy WESTPORT, Conn.-- Westport singer-songwriter Ilana J is using her musical talents to help raise awareness of Angelman Syndrome in honor of 12-year-old Josh Feygin, a Westport resident suffering from this rare neuro-developmental condition. Ilana has known Josh and his family for more than seven years and, in this time, she has seen firsthand the problems and challenges Josh faces because of Angelman Syndrome. Angelman Syndrome is caused by a faulty gene in the human brain and is characterized by profound developmental delays. Commonly, there are problems with balance and coordination, poor …

by Donna Christopher

11/17/2015

Police & Fire

Newtown Police Investigate Car Thefts NEWTOWN, Conn. -- Five vehicle thefts reportedly have occurred since September and police are asking residents to use elementary deterrents to reduce these types of crimes, according to the Newtown Bee. Here's the entire story.

by Donna Christopher

11/17/2015

Police & Fire

Man Charged With Drunken Driving In Brookfield Crash BROOKFIELD, Conn. --A driver of a car that crashed into another vehicle on Route 25 reportedly was intoxicated and his car allegedly had marijuana in it, according to The News-Times.Police reportedly charged Southbury resident James Johannessen with driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs among charges, said The News-Times. The entire story is here.

by Donna Christopher

11/17/2015

News

Lawsuit Reportedly Challenges Pomona Summit Hospital Closing Its Doors POMONA, N.Y. -- A lawsuit has been filed by the union that represents workers at the Summit Park Hospital and Nursing Care Center in Pomona exacting whether it is legal to close the facility, says lohud.com.The efforts undertaken by Ed Day, Rockland County Executive, set the closing for Dec. 31, according to lohud.com. In doing so Day violates the County Charter alleges the lawsuit, for not gaining approval from the county Legislature before going forward, says lohud.com. Read the lohud.com story is here.

by Donna Christopher

11/17/2015

Neighbors

Greenwich Architect Inducted Into Design Hall Of Fame GREENWICH, Conn. -- Greenwich architect Douglas VanderHorn, owner of VanderHorn Architects, is an inductee this year into the New England Design Hall of Fame, according to the Greenwich Post. This New England Home Magazine honor is a recognition of architects, interior designers, landscape designers and other design professionals, says the Greenwich Post. Click here for the full story.

by Donna Christopher

11/17/2015

Schools

Irvington Students Collect Environmental Data At Hudson River IRVINGTON, N.Y. -- Sixth-grade students of Irvington Middle School and their peers at Irvington High School recently observed “A Day in the Life of the Hudson River" at Matthiesson Park in Irvington. The effort on Oct, 20, involved students collecting new data to compare with previously collected findings in order to predict outcomes and draw conclusions about the current state of the environment. "We hope the Irvington Union Free School District’s participation in this event will help to develop a lifelong commitment between students and their local environment," said Joan M…

by Donna Christopher

11/17/2015

Events

Scarsdale's Hoff-Barthelson Festival Orchestra Performs Winter Concert WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- The Hoff-Barthelson Music School Festival Orchestra Winter Concert, “Life in the Country” is set for Saturday, Dec. 12, at 7 p.m.at the Community Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 468 Rosedale Avenue in White Plains. Ida Kavafian, a violinist from Scarsdale, will be the featured guest artist. Jun Nakabayashi, music director for the Festival Orchestra, will conduct. Included on the program are Chabrier's Danse Villageoise from Suite Pastorale; Mozart's lively Violin Concerto No. 4 in D Major, K, 218, with Kavafian as soloist; Bartók's "Hungarian Peasant Songs&qu…

by Donna Christopher

11/17/2015

Events

Norwalk Community College Culinary Competition Will Aid Shelter NORWALK, Conn. -- The Norwalk Community College culinary program will compete in a "Chopped"-style cooking competition at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18 at Aitoro appliance store, 401 Westport Ave., Norwalk. The contest will benefit Open Door Shelter in Norwalk. Norwalk Community College chef Jeff Trombetta has brought NCC's cooking classes to the Open Door Shelter to create special meals for the homeless as part of the NCC Community Outreach project. Tickets are $50. Click here to purchase tickets. For information about Open Door Shelter, e-mail Anne Godsey at agodsey@opendoorshelte…

by Donna Christopher

11/17/2015

News

Decision Expected On Clarkstown Cropsey Barn's Fate CLARKSTOWN, N.Y. -- A historic designation for the Cropsey House and Barn will be the topic of a public meeting Tuesday, at 7 p.m., at 10 Maple Ave. in New City. The Clarkstown Town Board is holding the public hearing to consider designating the Cropsey House and Barn (and the property surrounding) at 230 South Little Tor Road in New City as "historic structures" under the Town Code. A recommendation supporting such a designation was already passed by the Clarkstown Historical Review Board. The barn at Cropsey Farm, also known as the Rippon Barn has been noted by both barn histo…

by Donna Christopher

11/17/2015

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