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Registration Opens For Darien YMCA's Lean Machine Program For New Year Registration Opens For Darien YMCA's Lean Machine Program For New Year
Registration Opens For Darien YMCA's Lean Machine Program For New Year DARIEN, Conn. – The Darien YMCA is hoping people will kick off the new year in a healthy way. According to a statement from the organization, the YMCA has opened registration for Lean Machine, an eight-week “customized system for losing weight and getting fit.” Kicking off on Jan. 7, the competition runs through March 4, according to the YMCA, which said that the program is designed for adults of all ages and fitness levels and will measure body fat loss as opposed to weight loss. Those participating in past competitions have lost an average of 9 inches and close to 4 percent of their body…

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Stamford EMS Brings Holiday Cheer To Cassena Care With Christmas Tree Gift Stamford EMS Brings Holiday Cheer To Cassena Care With Christmas Tree Gift
Stamford EMS Brings Holiday Cheer To Cassena Care With Christmas Tree Gift STAMFORD, Conn. – Patients and staff at Cassena Care of Stamford will have safety in their hearts this holiday seasons thanks to a Christmas tree donated by Stamford EMS. The emergency response agency donated the 3-foot tree – decorated in a festive rescue theme – during Cassena Care’s third annual Festival of Trees, according to a statement from Stamford EMS. “Stamford EMS is proud to participate in this wonderful community tradition,” said Patricia Squires, executive director of Stamford EMS. “As a nonprofit organization … we understand the value of community support. We’re thrilled to co…

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National Group Still Looking For Missing Montrose Man, 31 National Group Still Looking For Missing Montrose Man, 31
National Group Still Looking For Missing Montrose Man, 31 MONTROSE, N.Y. -- A national organization that highlights cold missing persons cases has again released details about a 31-year-old man who went missing in Montrose more than 30 years ago.Richard Gerald Bayne was 5-feet-6-inches tall and weighed about 170 pounds when he went missing from the Veteran's Administration hospital on May 24, 1984, according to the National Missing & Unidentified Persons System, which said he was not reported missing until January of the following year. According to the organization, no one has heard from or seen Bayne since his disappearance. Bayne, who has b…

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Midnight Run Club Raises Money For NYC's Homeless Midnight Run Club Raises Money For NYC's Homeless
Midnight Run Club Raises Money For NYC's Homeless NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. – New Rochelle High School’s Midnight Run Club ought to have greater supplies next month when its members travel into New York City to help the area’s homeless. The club, which plans to distribute food, clothing and toiletries at the city’s homeless shelters on Jan. 28, recently benefitted from a fundraiser that brought students, parents and teachers together for a night of painting, according to a statement from the school district. Paint Night, which was attended by more than 30 people, was led by Scott Seaboldt, an art teacher at the high school, according to the state…

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Holiday Concert At Maria Fareri Children's Hospital Features Gifts, Dancers Holiday Concert At Maria Fareri Children's Hospital Features Gifts, Dancers
Holiday Concert At Maria Fareri Children's Hospital Features Gifts, Dancers VALHALLA, N.Y. – An Armonk-based charity recently collected 200 toys and organized an array of entertainers to provide some warm holiday wishes to patients at Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital. Presented by Heavenly Productions Foundation, the holiday concert featured several musical and dance numbers from Irish singer and tin whistle player Dawn Doherty, guitarist John Walsh, The Ursuline School’s Meghan Hartson and Julia Longo, keyboardist Larry McGowan and Byram Hill High School dancer Arianna Tedesco, according to a statement from the charity. Also in attendance at the Dec. 2 concert wer…

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National Group Still Looking For Missing Montrose Man, 31 National Group Still Looking For Missing Montrose Man, 31
National Group Still Looking For Missing Montrose Man, 31 MONTROSE, N.Y. -- A national organization that highlights cold missing persons cases has again released details about a 31-year-old man who went missing in Montrose more than 30 years ago.Richard Gerald Bayne was 5-feet-6-inches tall and weighed about 170 pounds when he went missing from the Veteran's Administration hospital on May 24, 1984, according to NamUs – The National Missing & Unidentified Persons System. Richard Gerald Bayne was 5-feet-6-inches tall and weighed about 170 pounds when he went missing from the Veteran's Administration hospital on May 24, 1984, according to the Nati…

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Danbury Honors Civil Air Patrol For 75 Years Of Service Danbury Honors Civil Air Patrol For 75 Years Of Service
Danbury Honors Civil Air Patrol For 75 Years Of Service DANBURY, Conn. -- Civil Air Patrol was recently honored for 75 years of nationally providing emergency service aid, cadet programs and aerospace education. To mark the U.S. Air Force’s official auxiliary's anniversary locally, Danbury Mayor Mark D. Boughton proclaimed Nov. 27 to Dec. 3 as Civil Air Patrol Week across the city, according to a statement from the Civil Air Patrol. Connecticut State Sen. Michael McLachlan, a major in Civil Air Patrol’s Legislative Squadron, presented the proclamation to 399th Composite Squadron Commander Maj. Joseph Bisnov during a Nov. 29 ceremony at Danbury M…

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Fox Meadow Students Honored For Exceeding Expectations Fox Meadow Students Honored For Exceeding Expectations
Fox Meadow Students Honored For Exceeding Expectations YORKTOWN, N.Y. – Students at Fox Meadow Middle/High School were honored during a pancake breakfast Friday for maintaining excellent attendance and achieving academic success. In total, 36 students were honored during the Exceeding Expectations Every Day breakfast, according to the school district, which said the students have each held at least an 80 average in all classes and missed fewer than three school days since the start of the year. “Students should be recognized for their achievements,” said Principal Nicole Murphy. “Small improvements are big improvements and help to build a path …

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Gracie Is SPCA Pet Of The Week Gracie Is SPCA Pet Of The Week
Gracie Is SPCA Pet Of The Week BRIARCLIFF MANOR, N.Y. -- A 6-year-old chow chow described as gorgeous, friendly and smart is the SPCA of Westchester's Pet of the Week. Gracie has a thick red coat that makes her look like a "gorgeous lioness," according to the SPCA. Said to be a loyal dog who loves people, Gracie would be best suited for a home with no children, according to the SPCA, which added that she does not get along with other dogs. To schedule an appointment to meet Gracie or any of the other animals up for adoption at the SPCA, email trainer@spca914.org.

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More Than Two Dozen Graduate From Rockland Police Academy More Than Two Dozen Graduate From Rockland Police Academy
More Than Two Dozen Graduate From Rockland Police Academy POMONA, N.Y. – More than two dozen men and women graduated recently from the Rockland Police Academy, according to a post Friday on the county government’s Facebook page. Held at the Rockland County Fire and Emergency Services building in Pomona, the graduation ceremony honored 26 people who completed the police academy’s program, according to the post. Rockland County Executive Ed Day attended the event and offered his congratulations. “Whenever someone needs help, the first person they call is a police officer," said Day, a former NYPD lieutenant commander, to the group. "We co…

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