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Shelton Farmers Markets Offers Fresh Local Produce, Family Fun Shelton Farmers Markets Offers Fresh Local Produce, Family Fun
Shelton Farmers Markets Offers Fresh Local Produce, Family Fun SHELTON, Conn. -- As the weather warms this spring and with summer approaching, the Shelton Farmers Market is offering a variety of seasonal produce from the area's best growers.While finding the best fruits and vegetables, those attending market will also come across meat, eggs, cheese, pies, breads, muffins, cookies, teas, spices, BBQ sauce, popcorn, flowers and handmade goods, according to the market's website. The weekend events, which run from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. each Saturday at 100 Canal St., also feature live music, events for children, live cooking demonstrations and seasonal festivals.…

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Police & Fire
Ramapo Police Issue Food, Garbage Warnings After Black Bear Sightings Ramapo Police Issue Food, Garbage Warnings After Black Bear Sightings
Ramapo Police Issue Food, Garbage Warnings After Black Bear Sightings RAMAPO, N.Y. – A string of recent black bear sightings has prompted Ramapo police to warn town residents not to leave outdoors food sources accessible. “Bears are very intelligent animals who will capitalize on any opportunity for an easy meal,” police said. Citing advice from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, police provided a number of tips to avoid conflicts with bears and encourage the animals to move elsewhere. Remove bird feeders after April 1. New York's black bears begin emerging from their winter dens in middle to late March. Bird feed (such as suet and …

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Stamford Police Seek Suspect In Hate Crime Attack On LGBT Victim Stamford Police Seek Suspect In Hate Crime Attack On LGBT Victim
Stamford Police Seek Suspect In Hate Crime Attack On LGBT Victim STAMFORD, Conn. -- Stamford police are working to identify a man they say attacked a female member of the LGBT community over the weekend.The man, seen in a still photograph released by police late Tuesday, is believed to be Hispanic or an African-American with light skin tone, police said. According to police, the suspect is in his mid-20s and was wearing a dark, button-down shirt or jacket, white or light-colored jeans and black shoes at the time of the attack. He also wore a backward Atlanta Braves baseball cap, police said. According to police, the victim was one of several women in a g…

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2016 Classic Car Night To Bring 250 Hot Rods To Nyack's Main Street 2016 Classic Car Night To Bring 250 Hot Rods To Nyack's Main Street
2016 Classic Car Night To Bring 250 Hot Rods To Nyack's Main Street NYACK, N.Y. -- More than 250 hot rods and classic cruisers are set to descend on Main Street in Nyack on July 14 for this year's Classic Car Night.The Thursday evening car show, which is to feature family fun and music in addition to hundreds of "fabulous cars," is expected to attract a significant crowd. The event is scheduled from 5-8 p.m. In the event of rain, it will be rescheduled for July 21, according to organizers. For more information, visit the Nyack Chamber of Commerce website.

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Pelham Memorial H.S. Student Places 2nd At International Science Fair Pelham Memorial H.S. Student Places 2nd At International Science Fair
Pelham Memorial H.S. Student Places 2nd At International Science Fair PELHAM, N.Y. -- A student at Pelham Memorial High School recently took second place at the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF).Megan Ploch's second-place finish came in the Environmental Engineering competition, according to a Facebook post from the Pelham school district. The ISEF held this year's competition in Phoenix, Az. More than 1,700 student scientists from 77 countries competed, according to the Pelham district.

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Putnam Groups Offer Alcohol, Substance Abuse Education Putnam Groups Offer Alcohol, Substance Abuse Education
Putnam Groups Offer Alcohol, Substance Abuse Education CARMEL, N.Y. -- Several June sessions of the Community Education Series will focus on the impacts of alcohol and substance abuse. The sessions, scheduled for 7-8p.m. on June 1, 8 and 15, will each be different, but will deal with the substance abuse issue. The June 1 session is called "Decision or Disease?: Understanding the Addicted Brain." It is to be led by Dr. Frederick R. Hesse, medical director at Arms Acres, a rehab center in Carmel. On June 8, Ray Dorritie, PhD, and Susan Salomone, founder of Drug Crisis in our Backyard, are set to host "Family Toolkit: Resources for…

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Stamford Garden Club Sponsors Annual Lettuce Challenge Stamford Garden Club Sponsors Annual Lettuce Challenge
Stamford Garden Club Sponsors Annual Lettuce Challenge STAMFORD, Conn. – We may take it for granted as we walk through the produce isle, but growing a head of lettuce is apparently quite a challenge, according to the Stamford Garden Club. The organization is wrapping up a six-week contest encouraging Stamford students to grow the crop from “a tiny, inch-high plant.” More than 1,800 students from kindergarten through high school participated in the sixth annual Lettuce Challenge. Each class is to submit their best plants to be judged by local expert gardeners. Mayor David Martin will present ribbons for the Best in Show and first- and second-pl…

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Charity Event Brings Community Difference-Makers To Eastchester Charity Event Brings Community Difference-Makers To Eastchester
Charity Event Brings Community Difference-Makers To Eastchester EASTCHESTER, N.Y. – A New York-based charity teaching children about the joys of giving back to their local communities is to hold its annual awards ceremony on June 15 at the Lake Isle Country Club. The Loukoumi Make a Difference Foundation, which works with more than 50,000 children and adults annually to perform good deeds, has scheduled the second annual Dance Party and Make A Difference Awards as a means to honor children, adults and organizations that inspire others to make a difference. Elena Kampouris, an actress whose recent work includes a starring role in “My Big Fat Greek Weddin…

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East Fishkill To Open Brush Drop-off Program East Fishkill To Open Brush Drop-off Program
East Fishkill To Open Brush Drop-off Program EAST FISHKILL, N.Y. -- The town of East Fishkill will be holding a brush drop-off program through the entire month of June, according to town officials.The drop-off location is set to be at 216 Lime Kiln Road, East Fishkill, starting on June 1. Vehicles larger than six tires will be charged a fee per load, but all vehicles with six tires or fewer will be permitted to dump their brush at no cost. The dump area is open from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. on Wednesdays-Fridays and from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. on Saturdays. Those wishing to utilize the dump must have a driver's license or some other proof or residen…

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Politics
Sen. Chris Murphy Of Connecticut Emerges As Possible Clinton VP Pick Sen. Chris Murphy Of Connecticut Emerges As Possible Clinton VP Pick
Sen. Chris Murphy Of Connecticut Emerges As Possible Clinton VP Pick Citing campaign coordinators' desire to prioritize demographics over someone from a swing state, USA Today recently named junior U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy of Connecticut as a potential running mate for presidential hopeful Hillary Clinton. Though Clinton is heavily favored to win the Democratic Party's nomination, Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders continues to be competitive and has indicated his intent to remain in the race through the late July party convention in Philadelphia, according to USA Today, which reported that the Clinton camp may be forced to focus on a vice presidential pick who can un…

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