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Turn Off Your Kids' Devices, Danbury: Social Media Interrupts Sleep FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- Over 20 percent of the 800 teens responding in a research study revealed regularly awaken at night to look at or write something on social media, according to The Huffington Post. The findings led experts to conclude that consulting social media at night adversely affects teenagers sleep cycles, contributes to fatigue and is otherwise harmful, according to the The Huffington Post. Here’s the full story.

by Donna Christopher

10/20/2015

Neighbors

Letter: Fairfield Citizens Need Facts On Penfield Pavilion FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- The Fairfield Daily Voice accepts signed letters to the editor. Send letters to fairfield@dailyvoice.com. To The editor: In a letter, Fairfield resident John Mitola accused Fairfield First Selectman Candidate Chris Tymniak of producing a "piece of campaign literature" regarding Penfield Pavilion that was "misleading, sad and laughable". Unfortunately, much like campaign rhetoric in politics, Mr. Mitola's allegations were misleading and inaccurate. I offer full disclosure: I am a member of the Penfield Building Committee and my comments in this let…

by Ian Bass

10/20/2015

Police & Fire

Bridgeport Man Enters Guilty Plea In Steroid Conspiracy BRIDGEPORT, Conn. -- Jason Chickos, 46, of Bridgeport, a former civilian dispatcher for the Newtown Police Department pleaded guilty Monday in Hartford federal court to one count of conspiracy to distribute anabolic steroids, according to U.S. Attorney for Connecticut Deirdre Daly. According to court documents and statements made in court, a long-term investigation by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Drug Enforcement Administration and Homeland Security revealed individuals, including a law enforcement officer, were receiving shipments of steroid ingredients from China and manufacturing …

by Donna Christopher

10/20/2015

Police & Fire

Bethel Looks At Cutting Costs Of New Police Station BETHEL, Conn. — Town officials in Bethel are considering whether to include a gun range in the planned new police station, a suggestion that would reduce project costs, according to The News-Times. The Bethel Police Department is looking to cut $900,000 from the project's total cost, the News-Times said. Read the full story here.

by Donna Christopher

10/20/2015

Schools

Somers Hearing Looks At Smart Schools Bond Act SOMERS, N.Y. -- The Somers Central School District will hold a public hearing Tuesday at 7 p.m. in the Somers Middle School Library. The hearing is so stakeholders can respond to the preliminary smart schools investment plans as outlined on the governor's website: “In January 2014, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo called for New York State to invest $2 billion in its schools through a Smart Schools Bond Act (SSBA) that will build out schools and classrooms for the 21st Century to ensure that our students graduate with the skills they need to thrive in the economy of today and tomorrow. Voters appro…

by Donna Christopher

10/19/2015

Politics

Two Chances To Get To Know New Rochelle Candidates NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y.-- Two candidates forums are being planned by the League of Women Voters of New Rochelle so you can know whose running for mayor, City Council and county Board of Legislators. The forums are set for Monday for mayor and City Council, and on Monday, Oct. 26 for county legislator. Both will be held at the New Rochelle City Council Chamber at City Hall, 515 North Ave. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. for both forums, and the public is invited to submit questions beforehand. The forums will begin at 7 p.m. All official candidates have been invited to attend. On Monday, the forum …

by Donna Christopher

10/19/2015

News

Veterans Treated To Free Dinner In Mahopac CARMEL, N.Y. -- A complimentary dinner to show veterans how much they are appreciated is set for Sunday, Nov. 1, at Putnam County Golf Course, 187 Hill St. in Mahopac.The family-style meal will be offered at two seating times, at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m., for veterans and their guest. State Sens. Terrence Murphy and Sue Serino and Putnam County Executive Maryellen Odell along with the PFC. Joseph P. Dwyer Vet2Vet Program are planning the 2015 Veterans’ Chow Down to honor men and women who have served in the U.S. armed forces. There will be USO entertainment and a display of military vehicles from …

by Donna Christopher

10/19/2015

News

Sleepy Hollow Teen In Court Over Stabbing Death SLEEPY HOLLOW, N.Y. -- Berinzon Moronta, 16, who is charged in the stabbing of Tahj Robinson, 17, will be in court on Monday, according to News 12. He faces charges of murder in the second degree, according to News 12. Read the full article here.

by Donna Christopher

10/19/2015

Neighbors

Happy Birthday To Wyckoff's Steve Doocy WYCKOFF, N.J. -- Happy birthday to Wyckoff’s Steve Doocy! Doocy, the co-host of Fox & Friends (Fox News Channel) political commentator, author, journalist, television personality, turns 59 on Monday. Stephen James "Steve" Doocy was born in Algona, Iowa, on Oct. 19, 1956, and grew up in Abilene, Kan. He attended grade schools in Russell, Salina and Industry, Kan. He attended junior high in Wakefield and high school in Clay Center, Kansas. He earned a bachelor of science degree in journalism from the University of Kansas. Doocy was the first on-air disc jockey for KJHK radio,…

by Donna Christopher

10/19/2015

Events

Cartoonists Featured In Film At Ridgewood Library RIDGEWOOD, N.J. – The New Yorker cartoonist Emily Flake will speak following the showing of a documentary, “Very Semi-Serious” at 7:30 p.m. Friday at the library, 125 N.h Maple Ave., Ridgewood The film looks behind the iconic single-panel New Yorker cartoon, featuring cartoon editor Bob Mankoff, Roz Chast, Mort Gerberg and others. Register for the $5 program at the library's website.

by Donna Christopher

10/19/2015

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