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Sit Or Stand? Experts Debate Healthiest Formula For Workers Sit Or Stand? Experts Debate Healthiest Formula For Workers
Sit Or Stand? Experts Debate Healthiest Formula For Workers FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. — Sitting all day at work is not healthy. But neither is standing, according to research cited in a Wall Street Journal article.Studies show long periods of sitting can increase our risk for diabetes and cancer. But standing causes problems with the muskuoskeletal system, the article says. So what’s an office worker to do? One expert says we should divide every half-hour into a timed sequence of sit, stand, move and stretch. Read the full article here at the Wall Street Journal website. 
Knights Of Rizal Welcomes New Danbury Member Knights Of Rizal Welcomes New Danbury Member
Knights Of Rizal Welcomes New Danbury Member DANBURY, Conn. -- A Danbury resident is among the new members of a more than century-old Filipino civic and cultural organization. They were inducted during the organization's Commander's Ball in North Haven and include Gareth Cometa, of Milford, Kerlen Michael Lim, of Danbury, Raymond Cayabyab, of Watertown, Grant Cometa, of Milford, Ernest De Borja, of Sandy Hook, and Jeffrey Labrador, of Watertown. The order of the Knights of Rizal is a civic, patriotic and cultural organization established in the Philippines in 1911. It is dedicated to upholding and disseminating the ideas and teachings…
Ridgewood Supports Sanitation Worker In Wake Of Son's Death Ridgewood Supports Sanitation Worker In Wake Of Son's Death
Ridgewood Supports Sanitation Worker In Wake Of Son's Death RIDGEWOOD, N.J. — Community members in Ridgewood have established a fund to support family members of Michael White, a driver for the town’s sanitation department whose son died in a motorcycle accident in July. Michael White, 25, worked seasonally alongside his father, according to a Go Fund Me page established by his father's friends in his name. By Sunday night, donations had been so generous the page nearly tripled the original goal. White is survived by many family members, including his 22-month-old daughter. A memorial fund in his name has been established to help with family expens…
Ridgefield Police Department Swears In Two New Officers Ridgefield Police Department Swears In Two New Officers
Ridgefield Police Department Swears In Two New Officers RIDGEFIELD, Conn. -- The Ridgefield Police Department has added two new officers to its ranks. Eric Boulware and Louis Geller were sworn in Thursday, Oct. 2, in a ceremony in Ridgefield. Boulware is a cum laude graduate of Ohio University with a bachelor's degree in physical education. He played football at Ohio University and was the coach of the Ridgefield High School freshman football team from 2011 to 2014. Before becoming a police officer, he was on staff locally with Young Life for nine years. Geller recently graduated cum laude from Norwich University with a bachelor's in criminal …
Female Networking Panel Coming To Teaneck Female Networking Panel Coming To Teaneck
Female Networking Panel Coming To Teaneck TEANECK, N.J. -- A networking event featuring a panel of women with focus on "Embracing the Unknown" is set for 6-9 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 14 at the Teaneck Marriott, 100 Frank W. Burr Blvd. The panel will include professionals, home-grown businesses, working moms, stay-at-home moms, single moms and women making a difference for themselves by uncovering new opportunities. The event is sponsored by the nonprofit Center for Hope & Safety. Register on Facebook
New Rochelle Resident New Director Of Willow Towers New Rochelle Resident New Director Of Willow Towers
New Rochelle Resident New Director Of Willow Towers NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. -- Physical therapist Nora O’Brien has been named executive director of Willow Towers Assisted Living in New Rochelle. O'Brien has a doctorate in physical therapy and previously was director of Burke Rehabilitation at United Hebrew for nine years. Before that, she was a physical therapist at Burke Rehabilitation Hospital for 21 years. She has worked closely with senior citizens, both as an administrator and a clinician. O'Brien describes her role as life-saver. “I have seen new residents, who came to Willow Towers after feeling isolated in their homes, regain their ener…
'Star Wars' Storm Trooper Coming To Carmel 'Star Wars' Storm Trooper Coming To Carmel
'Star Wars' Storm Trooper Coming To Carmel CARMEL, N.Y. -- "Star Wars" fans are invited to come in costume and meet a storm trooper Monday, Oct. 5 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Kent Library,17 Sybil's Crossing in Carmel. Then on Wednesday, Oct. 07, 2015, from 5:45 PM - 8 p.m., there will be a showing of "Star Wares Episode IV: A New Hope." Feel free to wear a costume to the film being shown in the downstairs program room. Registration is required by calling the library at 845-225-8585.
Cuomo Cites Lessons Learned From Sandy Cuomo Cites Lessons Learned From Sandy
Cuomo Cites Lessons Learned From Sandy Gov. Andrew Cuomo told reporters Thursday morning that there were difficult lessons learned about getting ready for a storm from Hurricane Sandy, according to nystateofpolitics.com.He gave his remarks in a conference call placed as Northeast and New York State prepared for a potentially threatening Hurricane Joaquin, which has now veered eastward out to sea. Click here to read the full article
Putnam Sheriff Seeks Man Wanted On Menacing Charge Putnam Sheriff Seeks Man Wanted On Menacing Charge
Putnam Sheriff Seeks Man Wanted On Menacing Charge BREWSTER, N.Y. -- Hunter R. Parham, 27, is being sought by the Putnam County Sherriff's Department. Parham is wanted in connection with a bench warrant issued on March 7, 2012 in the Town of Southeast Court. The warrant is in connection with an alleged second degree menacing charge, according to police. He is described as a white male, with brown hair and brown eyes, five feet, 11 inches, and 165 pounds, police say. According to police, Parham's last known location is Brewster. Anyone with information as to Parham's whereabouts is asked to contact the Putnam County Sheriff’s Department at…
Tickets On Sale For Lion In Winter In Rutherford Tickets On Sale For Lion In Winter In Rutherford
Tickets On Sale For Lion In Winter In Rutherford RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- Tickets are now available for "The Lion in Winter" set to open Friday, Nov. 6 at Felician College's Little Theater in Rutherford. The 1966 play by James Goldman, depicts the personal and political conflicts of Henry II of England, his wife Eleanor of Aquitaine, their children and their guests during Christmas, 1183.  It premiered on Broadway and starred Robert Preston and Rosemary Harris, who won a Tony Award for portraying Eleanor.  A screen version in 1968 starred Peter O'Toole and Katharine Hepburn. "The Lion in Winter" is the latest production o…
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