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Shelton Nursing Home Fined For Patient Injury FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- Nursing homes in Shelton, Norwalk and Danbury are facing thousands in fines after state officials found residents in each home had suffered injuries, according to the Connecticut Post.In Shelton, the Bishop Wicke Health & Rehabilitation Center was fined $2,160 by the Department of Public Health in connection with a resident who suffered an inoperable brain bleed after a fall on Oct. 24, according to the Connecticut Post. The Autumn Lake Healthcare home in Norwalk also was fined after three residents developed blisters or pressure sores, according to the Connect…

by James O'Rourke

06/14/2016

Police & Fire

Darien Police Investigate Theft Of Laptop From Holmes Elementary DARIEN, Conn. -- A laptop computer was recently reported stolen from Holmes Elementary School, according to the Darien Times. Video surveillance footage apparently shows someone entering the school about 3 p.m. on May 27 near the chapel, according to the Darien Times, which reported that the suspect is believed to have left a short time later through a rear door. The Holmes school is located at 18 Hoyt St. According to the Darien Times, the laptop computer is valued at $600. Click here to read the report from the Darien Times.

by James O'Rourke

06/14/2016

Events

Hasbrouck Heights To Kickoff Summer With Patriotic Parade HASBROUCK HEIGHTS, N.J. – The borough of Hasbrouck Heights has scheduled a free day to welcome the summer season and celebrate the nation’s independence. At 1 p.m. on Sunday, June 26, the borough is scheduled to hold the “Kickoff the Summer Patriotic Parade and Party." The event is to start at the Central Avenue Parking Lot across from the Senior Center. The parade loop is then to move to Madison Avenue before turning onto Burton Avenue and back onto Central Avenue, according to organizers. Two inflatable bounce houses will be stationed in the parking lot along with a DJ and snow cone…

by James O'Rourke

06/14/2016

Events

Light The Night Kickoff Party Comes To Westchester PELHAM MANOR, N.Y. – The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society’s Connecticut Westchester Hudson Valley Chapter is set to hold its annual Westchester County Light the Night Kickoff Party at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 15. The event, set to take place at the Dave & Buster’s restaurant at 881 Pelham Parkway, serves as a substantial fundraiser for the nonprofit organization that works toward cures for leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin’s disease and myeloma, according to organizers. The evening’s schedule includes an hour-long networking session followed by a brief welcome and presentation, and a speech …

by James O'Rourke

06/14/2016

Politics

Ex-Bridgeport Mayor Bill Finch To Lead the NYS Thruway Authority In something of a “surprise” move Monday, New York State Gov. Andrew Cuomo tapped former Bridgeport Mayor Bill Finch to lead the New York State Thruway Authority and Canal Corp., according to the Connecticut Post. Finch, who won the unanimous approval of the Thruway Authority’s board of directors later Monday, will serve as the agency’s acting executive director until he is either confirmed by the New York State Senate or until 60 days has passed, according to the Post, which reported that the appointment will become official after time. Control of the Thruway Authority comes along with man…

by James O'Rourke

06/14/2016

News

Port Chester Pet Owner Searching For Cat Missing Since Friday PORT CHESTER, N.Y. -- A Port Chester pet owner is searching for a cat that has been missing since Friday afternoon, according to the Lost Pets of Westchester County Facebook page. Tequila, a grey cat last seen on Leicester Street, may still be in the area, according to one follower of the Facebook page. Anyone who spots Tequila should reach out to the Lost Pets of Westchester community or call the pet's owner at 914-500-3740.

by James O'Rourke

06/13/2016

News

Bear Tranquilized, Removed From Stratford Yard STRATFORD, Conn. – A black bear cub was tranquilized and removed from a Clover Street backyard Friday, but not before causing the evacuation of a little league field, according to News 12. The animal was first spotted around 5:30 p.m. after he cut through several backyards before hopping a fence and climbing up a tree, according to News 12. The animal drew the attention of surrounding homeowners and many of the children playing a Little League baseball game nearby, according to News 12, which reported that the teams were told to evacuate the field while state environmental officials tranqui…

by James O'Rourke

06/13/2016

Sports

North Rockland Track Comes Up Big With 3rd Championship Of Year SUFFERN, N.Y. -- The 2015-16 school year is coming to a close with the North Rockland Red Raiders as the big winners in track, according to lohud.com. The high school's girls track team took top honors at the Section 1 Class A team championships at Suffern Middle School in late May, according to lohud.com. Earlier in the school year, the high school's fall cross-country and winter indoor track teams also won championships, according to lohud.com. North Rockland coach credited the success to the high number of motivated senior runners, according to lohud.com. Click here to read the lohud.c…

by James O'Rourke

06/13/2016

Police & Fire

New Rochelle Man Guilty Of Raping Girl, 8, Gets 9 Years In Prison WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- A New Rochelle man has been sentenced to nine years in prison for raping an 8-year-old girl, according to lohud.com. Yordy Lopez, 24, had pleaded guilty to a felony count of first-degree course of sexual conduct against a child prior to his June 7 sentencing, according to lohud.com. Citing officials with the Westchester County District Attorney's Office, lohud.com reported Lopez sexually abused the girl on multiple occasions starting when she was 8 years old in September 2010 and continuing through November 2011. Click here for the full lohud.com report.

by James O'Rourke

06/13/2016

Neighbors

West Harrison's Sgt. Lemm 'A True American Hero,' Says Mayor HARRISON, N.Y. – The following is a letter from Harrison Mayor Ron Belmont to the community: It was a privilege to attend the recent ceremony at the Kensico Dam, hosted by Westchester County, for the unveiling of a bronze plaque honoring West Harrison resident, Tech. Sgt. Joseph Lemm, who was killed in December by a suicide bomber in Afghanistan. The plaque is part of a memorial that honors residents who have died in Iraq and Afghanistan. The ceremony and dedication was a fitting tribute to the remarkable bravery and sacrifice of a true American hero. In other news, congratulations to all …

by Mayor Ron Belmont

06/13/2016

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