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Police & Fire

Brookfield Car Thefts Prompt Warning From Police: Lock Your Doors BROOKFIELD, Conn. – Several cars were reported stolen in Brookfield last week, prompting police to issue a statement to residents: "Don't help the criminals!" The warning comes as officers investigate the thefts, which all occurred overnight Wednesday into Thursday, according to police, who did not specify which areas of town were affected. “Although we pride ourselves for being one of the safest towns in the state, we are not exempt from crime,” the department said in a post on Facebook. “We ask every resident to always lock car doors, remove valuables and never leave the keys in…

by James O'Rourke

02/12/2017

Events

Shelton Historian Delves Into History Of First Black Diplomat In U.S. NORWALK, Conn. – To celebrate Black History Month, the Norwalk Historical Society is holding a talk on the life of Ebenezer D. Bassett, a pioneering black educator who served as the United States’ first black diplomat after the Civil War. Carolyn Ivanoff, an award-winning local historian and educator, is set to deliver the talk, which she has called “The Life and Times of a Quiet American Hero – Ebenezer D. Bassett,” at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 15. Tickets to the event cost $5 at the door. Ivanoff, an assistant principal at Shelton High School, was named the Civil War Trust’s Civil War Teacher of the…

by James O'Rourke

02/12/2017

Schools

Rippowam Middle School, Stamford YMCA Awarded $1.4 Million In Grants STAMFORD, Conn. – A middle school and a local YMCA have been awarded more than $1.4 million to help children in high-needs areas succeed academically. The Connecticut State Department of Education recently awarded 21st Century Community Learning grants to the Rippowam Middle School and the Stamford Family YMCA, according to a statement from the Stamford school district. The grants are intended to help students through the use of science-based practices and extended learning time, according to the school district. Rippowam is to receive $807,500 over the next five years, according to the sc…

by James O'Rourke

02/11/2017

Lifestyle

Bridgeport Hospital Doctor Reveals 'The Truth About Concussions' FAIRFIELD, Conn. – A doctor viewed as a worldwide authority on concussions is scheduled to provide a free lecture on the topic at the Norma Pfriem Breast Center. Dr. Michael Lee, a board-certified pediatric doctor credentialed as a Concussion ImPACT Test Consultant, has spoken about concussions across the world, according to the Fairfield Chamber of Commerce, which is sponsoring the event. On March 1, he’ll deliver his presentation, “The Truth About Concussions,” as the sixth lecture in the Chamber’s 2016-2017 Health & Wellness lecture series. The event is open to the public. In additi…

by James O'Rourke

02/11/2017

Lifestyle

Cooper Is The SPCA Of Westchester's Pet Of The Week BRIARCLIFF MANOR, N.Y. -- An old hound/beagle mix described as "a happy, boisterous guy," has been named the SPCA of Westchester's Pet of the Week. Cooper, a 6-month-old puppy, gets along well with most other dogs and would be a great fit for a family with children around the age of 8 or older, according to the SPCA, which said that he's still learning "to not be so jumpy" when excited. To set up an appointment to meet Cooper or any of the other animals available for adoption at the SPCA, email shelter@spca914.org. The animal shelter can also be found online.

by James O'Rourke

02/10/2017

Sports

Olympic Gold Medalists To Visit Darien YMCA On Sunday DARIEN, Conn. – A group of young swimmers from Darien are expected to learn a thing or two this weekend from a pair of Olympic athletes. The Darien YMCA Piranhas swim team is to host a team-only event with gold medal swimmers Maya Dirado and Josh Davis, according to event organizers. The meeting at 8:30 a.m. Sunday will include poolside clinics, a question and answer session and autograph sessions, organizers said. Dirado and Davis, who are coming at the invitation of the Piranhas, are the latest athletes to spend time with the group. Similar events were held in 2014 and 2015 with Rebecca …

by James O'Rourke

02/10/2017

Neighbors

Darien Arts Center Offers Parent/Child Smartphone Photography Workshop DARIEN, Conn. – The Darien Arts Center has scheduled a parent/child smartphone photography workshop designed to teach how to “create beautiful smartphone photos that consider the basic rules of photography and composition.” The 2 p.m. workshop on Feb. 18 will be lead by Sam Morrow, a professional artist and instructor, according to event organizers, who said Morrow will focus on composition, color and lighting using smartphone cameras. “Basic photography skills can easily translate into beautiful smartphone photos with a little practice and knowledge,” Morrow said. “With the advanced techno…

by James O'Rourke

02/10/2017

Events

U.S. Attorney Daly To Address Y's Women Group In Westport WESTPORT, Conn. – The Y’s Women has scheduled a guest speaker at its Feb. 13 meeting who will discuss her role as the U.S. attorney for the state of Connecticut. Deirdre Daly, who was the first woman to be nominated for and confirmed as U.S. attorney in Connecticut, is scheduled to speak at 10:45 a.m. at Temple Israel on Coleytown Road, according to organizers. Coffee and conversation are to follow at 11:30 a.m. According to a statement from The Y’s Women, Daly prosecutes all criminal and civil cases brought by the federal government in Connecticut and defends the United States when it is n…

by James O'Rourke

02/10/2017

Police & Fire

Stratford EMS Volunteers, Staff Go Extra Mile During Snow Storm STRATFORD, Conn. -- Stratford EMS exercised extra caution Thursday, adding several crews to their typical coverage to account for emergencies during the storm that dropped several inches of snow over the city.Volunteers and paid staff all stepped in to assist in the effort, according to the agency, which said that six ambulances were in service along with four sport utility vehicles carrying paramedics able to provide advanced life support and snow removal assistance. "Thank you to all of our staff for working tirelessly today to ensure Stratford citizens remained safe and healthy,"…

by James O'Rourke

02/09/2017

News

Clarkstown Police Chief's Departmental Hearing Again Delayed CLARKSTOWN, N.Y. – A hearing during which Clarkstown’s suspended police chief was to answer to departmental charges of misconduct has been postponed for a second time, according to lohud.com. Chief Michael Sullivan, who continues to make his $270,000 annual salary while on suspension, was to have a hearing on 19 charges in January and then again on Wednesday, according to lohud.com, which reports that the new date has been scheduled for Feb. 22. Sullivan, who faces a variety of accusations including insubordination, allowing improper surveillance operations and destroying potential evidence…

by James O'Rourke

02/09/2017

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