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David Wayne Gonzalez, 47, Of Bridgeport David Wayne Gonzalez, 47, Of Bridgeport
David Wayne Gonzalez, 47, Of Bridgeport BRIDGEPORT, Conn. -- David Wayne Gonzalez, of Bridgeport, died Sunday, Oct. 4. He was 47. He was funny and outgoing, and touched everyone he knew. He loved spending time fishing and playing basketball with his children. Gonzalez is survived by his mother, Elizabeth Roberts, of Princeton, W.Va.; father Juan "Johnny" and Ana Maldonado; companion Gloria "Bibi" Jimenez; children, Angel Colon (Ashley) ; Krisia Gonzalez, Devon, Yahir and Rhyker Gonzalez; sisters Linda Maldonado, Debbie Alain, Salome Rivera; four grandchildren and an extensive list of extended family and friend…
Italian Festival Takes Over Yorktown's Commerce Street Italian Festival Takes Over Yorktown's Commerce Street
Italian Festival Takes Over Yorktown's Commerce Street YORKTOWN, N.Y. -- Yorktown hosted the San Gennaro Festival Sept. 17-20 drawing many locals and visitors to Commerce Street for the Italian festivities.A highlight Thursday was the opening procession with the statue of St. Gennaro carried to a stage. A choir also performed during the ceremony. A disc jockey provided entertainment in between live musical performances throughout the four-day feast. Food stands with a variety of authentic Italian fare and rides wee also featured.
Connecticut Customers Beware Of Eversource Scammers Connecticut Customers Beware Of Eversource Scammers
Connecticut Customers Beware Of Eversource Scammers FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. – Eversource customers in Connecticut need to be on alert for scammers, especially small business owners. The utility company has issued the warning in light of a recent attempted scam in Simsbury. A bakery owner received a call from someone claiming to be from Eversource, threatening to shut off their power in two hours unless they made an immediate payment. “It was a terrible feeling - we had a full restaurant at the time and I knew if our power was shut off we’d lose a lot of business on one of our busiest days of the week,” said the business' co-owner. “The per…
Agnes Kopchik, 82, Formerly Of Hastings-on-Hudson Agnes Kopchik, 82, Formerly Of Hastings-on-Hudson
Agnes Kopchik, 82, Formerly Of Hastings-on-Hudson HASTINGS-ON-HUDSON, N.Y. -- Agnes Kopchik, formerly of Hastings-on-Hudson, died Oct. 4 at the Lutheran Care Center. She was 82. Born in Yonkers April 20, 1933, she was the daughter of Frank and Carmela (Bernaka) Pleva. Kopchik was predeceased by her husband, Steve Kopchik Jr. in October, 2014. She is survived by sons, Steve Kopchik (Tracey), of Hopewell Junction, Mark Kopchik (Carolyn), of LaGrange, and Ronald Kopchik (Julie), of New Jersey; grandchildren, Katie, Christa, Colleen, and Lauren Kopchik; sister, Clare Janos. of Tarrytown; and an aunt. She was predeceased by her brother, Walter…
Robert J. Frackman, 89, Of Yorktown Heights Robert J. Frackman, 89, Of Yorktown Heights
Robert J. Frackman, 89, Of Yorktown Heights YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, N.Y. -- Robert J. Frackman, of Yorktown Heights, has died. He was 89. Frackman is survived by his wife, Risa and son, David. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at Temple Beth El, 350 Roxbury Road, Stamford. For more information, visit www.gallagherfuneralhome.com. 
Early Morning Shooting Leaves Paterson Man Critical Early Morning Shooting Leaves Paterson Man Critical
Early Morning Shooting Leaves Paterson Man Critical PATERSON, N.J. – A Paterson man, 21, is in critical condition after being shot Tuesday morning in the city, according to NJ.com The victim was found lying with gunshot wounds to his torso at 12th Avenue and East 22 Stret, according to the story. NJ.com said the shooting occurred around 2 a.m. Anyone with information is asked to call 973-321-1342 or 973-321-1120. Read the full article here.
Golf Tournament Helps Wyckoff Family YMCA Golf Tournament Helps Wyckoff Family YMCA
Golf Tournament Helps Wyckoff Family YMCA WYCKOFF, N.J. -- The 21st Annual Golf Classic to benefit the Wyckoff Family YMCA was Thursday, Oct. 1.
New York Times Focuses On Yonkers' Untermyer Gardens Restoration New York Times Focuses On Yonkers' Untermyer Gardens Restoration
New York Times Focuses On Yonkers' Untermyer Gardens Restoration YONKERS, N.Y. -- A revival is taking place of the Untermyer Gardens thanks to $2 million raised by the Untermyer Gardens Conservancy, The New York Times reports.The 43-acre Indo-Persian style garden has a temple on it overlooking the Hudson River, which is currently the focus of the renovation project of the estate once owned by lawyer and philanthropist Samuel Untermyer , The New York Times reports. The garden, according to the article, was once a romantic spot and has suffered under many years of neglect. Read the New York Times article here
Eastchester Man Faces Charges for Hens In Yard Eastchester Man Faces Charges for Hens In Yard
Eastchester Man Faces Charges for Hens In Yard EASTCHESTER, N.Y. -- A chicken coop owner in Eastchester is facing criminal charges for having hens live in his yard, according to News 12.According to News 12, Ben Rosner has received many summonses from the town for having four hens live in the coop. News 12 reports Rosner told officials his neighbors did not have a problem with it but the town did. Watch the News 12 report here. .
Bridgeport Residents Urged Take Precautions Against West Nile Virus Bridgeport Residents Urged Take Precautions Against West Nile Virus
Bridgeport Residents Urged Take Precautions Against West Nile Virus BRIDGEPORT, Conn. – After four people in the city tested positive for the West Nile virus and with the recent heavy rain, residents of Bridgeport are being urged to take precautions against mosquito bites. The Primary Care Action Group provided information on what West Nile virus is, how it spreads, symptoms of the virus, and how to prevent it. The West Nile virus is spread by mosquitoes and can cause illness in both people and animals. The virus is named after the West Nile district of Uganda where the virus was first isolated in 1937. Most people who are infected with West Nile have no s…
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