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Fundraising Effort Seeks To Help Former Monroe First Selectman With Cancer Fundraising Effort Seeks To Help Former Monroe First Selectman With Cancer
Fundraising Effort Seeks To Help Former Monroe First Selectman With Cancer MONROE, Conn. -- Friends and family of a three-term former Monroe first selectman have begun a fundraising effort to aid him and his family as he undergoes treatment for lymphoma.Andy Nunn, a Monroe native, served as first selectman from 2001-2007. In November of last year, while seeking new employment after serving at CAO for the city of Bridgeport, he was diagnosed with lymphoma, a cancer of the lymphatic system. Since the beginning of 2016, he has been receiving chemotherapy, which has been difficult on him, his wife, Dawn, and their four young children, according to those who organized t…

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Bethel Firefighters Battle Condominium Blaze Bethel Firefighters Battle Condominium Blaze
Bethel Firefighters Battle Condominium Blaze BETHEL, Conn. -- A fire in the Plumtree Heights Condominium complex drew firefighters from multiple fire companies on Saturday, according to patch.com.No injuries were reported as a result of the blaze, which was fought by members of the Bethel, Stony Hill and Danbury fire departments, according to Patch. The West Redding and Brookfield fire departments remained on standby during the fire while the American Red Cross sent representatives to the scene to assist the displaced residents, according to Patch. At least one unit in the complex sustained heat, smoke and water damage, according to P…

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Man From New Canaan Arrested After Climbing Brooklyn Bridge To Take Photo Man From New Canaan Arrested After Climbing Brooklyn Bridge To Take Photo
Man From New Canaan Arrested After Climbing Brooklyn Bridge To Take Photo BROOKLYN, N.Y. -- Two men from Connecticut were arrested Saturday after trying to climb the Brooklyn Bridge in a quest for a "sunrise-over-the-city" photograph, according to the New York Daily News. Sean Cody, 26, of Southport and Scott Lockett, 24, of New Canaan were taken into custody soon after the 6 a.m. incident on one of the bridge's beams, according to the Daily News. Police told the Daily News that the men claimed to have been seeking a better angle for a photograph of the sunrise. Both Cody and Lockett were charged with criminal trespass and reckless endangerment, accordi…

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'Friendly, Smart, Playful' Zeus Is Putnam SPCA's Pet Of The Week 'Friendly, Smart, Playful' Zeus Is Putnam SPCA's Pet Of The Week
'Friendly, Smart, Playful' Zeus Is Putnam SPCA's Pet Of The Week CARMEL, N.Y. -- A friendly, smart and playful pitbull is the Putnam County SPCA's pet of the week.Zeus is a is a young dog with big paws, a big smile and a big old wrinkly head that must be kissed, said staff at the SPCA. He gets along well with other dogs, but because he is so big and strong, Zeus is best suited to families with children no younger than 14. To learn more about Zeus or to schedule an appointment to meet him, email shelter@spca914.org. Learn more about the Putnam County SPCA.

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Greenwich Nonprofit To Raise Money For Lyme Disease Research Greenwich Nonprofit To Raise Money For Lyme Disease Research
Greenwich Nonprofit To Raise Money For Lyme Disease Research ARMONK, N.Y. – The Global Lyme Alliance (GLA) has scheduled its annual Shop for a Cure event from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Thursday, May 5 at Breezemont Day Camp in Armonk. GLA, the nation’s leading tick-borne disease organization, is dedicated to supporting Lyme and tick-borne disease research and education and has scheduled 15 women’s, children’s and home vendors to participate in the fundraiser. The event is the Greenwich-Conn.-based nonprofit’s fourth such event. In addition to merchandise that will be for sale, attendees also will have the opportunity to enter raffles to win a variety of prize…

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Berkshires-based Yoga Instructors To Offer Workshop In Briarcliff Manor Berkshires-based Yoga Instructors To Offer Workshop In Briarcliff Manor
Berkshires-based Yoga Instructors To Offer Workshop In Briarcliff Manor BRIARCLIFF MANOR, N.Y. -- A pair of Berkshires-based yoga instructors will be offering a 3-hour workshop called "Slow Yoga and Qigong: Relax and Restore," on Saturday, May 14 at Club Fit in Briarcliff Manor.The instructors, Ken Nelson and Lesli Lang, will help foster relaxation in those who attend by teaching how to naturally slow down, stop the creation of tension and nurture intuitive wisdom. The workshop will focus largely on qigong, which includes "easy-to-learn Chinese energy exercises that foster moving with ease, grace and freedom; the passive postures of yin yoga ... ;…

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Harrison H.S. Students Learn Drama Tech Skills At 'Finding Neverland' Harrison H.S. Students Learn Drama Tech Skills At 'Finding Neverland'
Harrison H.S. Students Learn Drama Tech Skills At 'Finding Neverland' HARRISON, N.Y. -- Harrison High School technical theater students received a lesson in running complex, large-scale musical productions recently while attending a workshop with Matthew Stern, the current manager of "Finding Neverland."Working through Stage Door Productions, Stephanie Goldman, the technical director at the high school and Louis M. Klein Middle School, brought 21 high school students to the workshop, which featured a question and answer session with Stern at the Manhattan Theatre Club, according to the school district. The students learned about the daily roles and r…

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Red Hook Library To Offer 3-part Series On Alzheimer's Disease Red Hook Library To Offer 3-part Series On Alzheimer's Disease
Red Hook Library To Offer 3-part Series On Alzheimer's Disease RED HOOK, N.Y. -- The Red Hook Public Library is to play host to a three-part, Thursday night series throughout the month of May dealing with Alzheimer's disease.The series, which is called "Living with Alzheimer's: For Caregivers," is to run from 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. on May 12, 19 and 26. All three events are free and open to the public, but reservations are suggested. To reserve a spot, please call 845-758-3241. The Red Hook Public Library is located at 7444 S. Broadway. Learn more on Facebook or on the library's website.

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Harrison High Business Club Sends 4 To National DECA Competition Harrison High Business Club Sends 4 To National DECA Competition
Harrison High Business Club Sends 4 To National Deca Competition NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Harrison High School recently sent four of its students to the National DECA Competition in Nashville.The students, Matthew Griff, Grant Mueller, Adam Elijamal and Akshat Sanghavi, headed to Tennessee after previously outperforming many others at the New York state competition in Rochester. In total, the high school sent 31 DECA Club student members to the New York state event. “Many of the competitions require a written exam as well as a live action role-play,” said Joe Santo, a Harrison High School business teacher and club advisor. “Students are able to receive a top 1…

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Port Chester Schools Announce Spring Concert Schedule Port Chester Schools Announce Spring Concert Schedule
Port Chester Schools Announce Spring Concert Schedule PORT CHESTER, N.Y. -- The Music Department of the Port Chester Public Schools system has announced its 2016 spring concert schedule. The events include: The King Street School's Third-grade Singers and Recorders, Fourth- and Fifth-grade Glee Clubs and the Fifth-grade Band - 7 p.m. Monday, May 2 at Port Chester Middle School The Kennedy School's Third-grade Singers and Recorders - 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 4 at Port Chester Middle School The Park Avenue School's Third-grade Singers and Records, Fourth- and Fifth-grade Glee Clubs and the Fifth-grade Band - 7 p.m. Thursday, May 5 at Port Chester…

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