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Ridgefield Police Warn Of IRS Impersonation Scam Ridgefield Police Warn Of IRS Impersonation Scam
Ridgefield Police Warn Of IRS Impersonation Scam RIDGEFIELD, Conn. – Ridgefield police are warning town residents to be wary of a telephone scam in which the caller claims to be from the Internal Revenue Service. According to police, the department has received “numerous calls” in the past week from residents reporting to have been targeted by the scammers. “The scammers call taxpayers claiming to be IRS officials and demand the person pay a bogus tax bill,” police said in a statement. “The callers will usually request that the victim pay the bill with a prepaid debit card or wire transfer.” Police said the callers might employ “bullying…

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Police & Fire
Police: Woman Caught Stealing $130 In Merchandise At Pearl River ShopRite Police: Woman Caught Stealing $130 In Merchandise At Pearl River ShopRite
Police: Woman Caught Stealing $130 In Merchandise At Pearl River ShopRite PEARL RIVER, N.Y. – A 71-year-old woman accused of stealing from the ShopRite store in Pearl River is facing a misdemeanor theft charge, according to police. Susan Cherian of Spring Valley is accused of leaving the Middletown Road store with more than $130 worth of groceries she had not paid for, according to Orangetown police. According to authorities, Cherian was arrested after store staff reported the alleged theft to police. She was later released after posting bail. Cherian is to appear in Orangetown Town Court on March 21 to answer to a misdemeanor count of petty larceny, according t…

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News
State Increases Driver's License Points For Tickets At Railroad Crossings State Increases Driver's License Points For Tickets At Railroad Crossings
State Increases Driver's License Points For Tickets At Railroad Crossings In an ongoing effort to make the state’s rail crossings safer, the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles has increased the points assigned to drivers found guilty of violating the rules governing such crossings from three points to five, officials said. State Assemblyman David Buchwald (D-Westchester) said in a statement that the point change comes as officials across the state continue to respond to the Metro-North train crash that claimed six lives and injured many more in Valhalla just over two years ago. Buchwald said that increasing the penalty for breaking laws at New York’s 2,7…

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Events
Darien Youth Commission Launches Community-Wide Scavenger Hunt Darien Youth Commission Launches Community-Wide Scavenger Hunt
Darien Youth Commission Launches Community-Wide Scavenger Hunt DARIEN, Conn. – The Darien Youth Commission is set to host the Darien Dash, a community-wide scavenger hunt for fun-loving adventurers of all ages. The March 11 event is scheduled for 1-3 p.m. at the Town Hall gym, according to organizers, who said the hunt will end at The Depot Youth Center on Heights Road, where points will be tallied and prizes awarded. The teams will attempt to score points by answering town-based riddles and visiting participating businesses described in a series of clues, according to organizers. While the hunt is open to people of all ages, those under the age of 18…

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Lifestyle
Post-War NYC Photos Make Debut At Bruce Museum In Greenwich Post-War NYC Photos Make Debut At Bruce Museum In Greenwich
Post-War NYC Photos Make Debut At Bruce Museum In Greenwich GREENWICH, Conn. – A new photography exhibition providing a glimpse into Big Apple life in the post-war period is set to open at the Bruce Museum on Feb. 18. “Street Smart: Photographs of New York City, 1945-1980” features 30 black-and-white works drawn from the Bruce Museum’s permanent collection, according to a statement from the museum, which said the show “records both cacophonous scenes of urban life and moments of quietude and respite from the chaos.” The decades after World War II were a period of great change in New York according to the statement, which said that an increase in pho…

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Lifestyle
Mitts Is The SPCA Of Westchester's Pet Of The Week Mitts Is The SPCA Of Westchester's Pet Of The Week
Mitts Is The SPCA Of Westchester's Pet Of The Week BRIARCLIFF MANOR, N.Y. -- The SPCA of Westchester has named a polydactyl cat as its Pet of the Week. Mitts, whose polydactyl condition has left her with an abnormal number of toes on one foot, is ready for her forever home, according to SPCA officials. "She's a friendly, playful tabby who enjoys the company of people, but she'd really prefer to be your only feline friend in the home," said a statement from the SPCA. According to the SPCA, Mitts has a "fun, outgoing personality." To schedule an appointment to meet Mitts or any of the other animals available for adoption…

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Lifestyle
Putnam Communities That Care Learn New Strategies To Prevent Youth Drug Use Putnam Communities That Care Learn New Strategies To Prevent Youth Drug Use
Putnam Communities That Care Learn New Strategies To Prevent Youth Drug Use CARMEL, N.Y. – Representatives from Putnam County recently attended a four-day conference designed to teach the latest strategies to address substance abuse, according to officials. Organized by Community Anti-Drug Coalition of America, the 27th annual National Leadership Forum in Washington, D.C., brought together more than 3,000 substance abuse prevention specialists and advocates from across the country, officials said in a statement. The event took place from Feb. 5- Feb. 9. Among those to attend were nationally-known prevention experts, federal administrators and concerned policymakers…

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Lifestyle
Westchester Artists Receive $55K In Grant Money Westchester Artists Receive $55K In Grant Money
Westchester Artists Receive $55K In Grant Money WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. – More than two dozen art projects in Westchester County have been awarded Arts Alive Grants valued at more than $55,000. According to a statement, the 29 projects are located throughout the county and include works by organizations like the Mount Vernon Public Library and the PJS Jazz Society. The grants – awarded on Feb. 3 – come in three categories: Arts Alive Project Grants that provide financial and technical support to Westchester-based organizations and artists working at the grassroots level; Arts Alive Artist Grants, which support works that relate to the c…

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Schools
Ramapo Central Seeking Approval From State For Name Change Ramapo Central Seeking Approval From State For Name Change
Ramapo Central Seeking Approval From State For Name Change RAMAPO, N.Y. – Ramapo Central School District’s Superintendent of Schools has received authorization to seek a school district name change designed to distance Ramapo Central from the beleaguered East Ramapo Central School District, according to lohud.com. Superintendent of Schools Douglas Adams was unanimously authorized to seek permission for the change with the state Department of Education during a vote on Feb. 7, according to lohud.com. The name change, which would see Ramapo Central become the Suffern Central School District, still has quite a few hurdles before it becomes officials, …

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Meet Jade, Hi Tor Animal Care Center's Pet Of Week Meet Jade, Hi Tor Animal Care Center's Pet Of Week
Meet Jade, Hi Tor Animal Care Center's Pet Of Week POMONA, N.Y. -- A female terrier mix is the Hi Tor Animal Care Center's Pet of the Week.Jade, who is said to be 2-3 years old, was recently surrendered because her owner could no longer care for her, according to the shelter, which said that she is friendly and affectionate when comfortable in her environment. Though she "starts out a bit shy at first," the housebroken dog "will warm up nicely," according to the shelter. Jade is working on her leash skills and should be the only pet in the house, according to the shelter, which said that she needs a home with older teens…

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