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ID Released For Man Who Disappeared In Waters Off Fairfield Coast ID Released For Man Who Disappeared In Waters Off Fairfield Coast
ID Released For Man Who Disappeared In Waters Off Fairfield Coast Police have identified a man who disappeared in the waters off the Connecticut coast. The incident occurred in Fairfield around 12:10 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 3, near Lighthouse Point and Penfield Reef. According to Sgt. Michael Stahl of the Fairfield Police Department, a 911 call was received about two individuals struggling in the water near Lighthouse Point and Penfield Reef.  Stahl said several nearby bystanders assisted in rescuing one of the men. The second man was not immediately located, so a rescue attempt was initiated. Fairfield Police and fire departments responded and were a…

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by Kathy Reakes
Weather
New Update: How Much Snow Did You Get? Reports From Region For Winter Storm New Update: How Much Snow Did You Get? Reports From Region For Winter Storm
New Update: How Much Snow Did You Get? Reports From Region For Winter Storm Here are snowfall reports from the region for the winter storm that is sweeping through the Northeast on Tuesday, Feb. 13. Totals are from the National Weather Service and submissions from Daily Voice readers: Location        Amount        Time/Date      Provider New York Westchester County Peekskill 10.3 inches 1000 AM 02/13 Public Croton-on-Hudso 10.5 inches 12:45 PM 02/13 Daily Voice reader submission North Salem/Peach Lake 10.0 inches 0430 PM 02/13 Daily Voice reader submission Croton-on-Hudson …

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by Joe Lombardi
Obituaries
Popular Educator In Fairfield County Dies At Age 68 Popular Educator In Fairfield County Dies At Age 68
Popular Educator In Fairfield County Dies At Age 68 A beloved educator from Northern Westchester who worked in Connecticut known for her dedication to her family has died.  Edna Rose Ventarola of Ossining died on Monday, Nov. 14 at the age of 68, according to her obituary.  Ventarola was born in 1954 and raised in the Bronx, graduating from Lehman College, her obituary said.  Pursuing a career in early childhood education, Ventarola served as the director of Creative Playtime in Scarsdale and also directed the Head Start program in Port Chester, according to her obituary.  Ventarola also later served as s…

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by Ben Crnic
Sports
Final Four: Ex-Stars From Region Set For First NCAA Clash Between Duke, UNC Final Four: Ex-Stars From Region Set For First NCAA Clash Between Duke, UNC
Final Four: Ex-Stars From Region Set For First NCAA Clash Between Duke, UNC After taking their talents to North Carolina, a pair of former downstate New York high school basketball standouts from the region are bringing a little bit of March Madness back to their hometowns. Westchester County natives RJ Davis, of White Plains, and Ossining resident AJ Griffin, who both attended Archbishop Stepinac High School in White Plains, are looking for their “one shining moment” as they get ready to face one another in the Final Four of the NCAA Tournament with a spot in the finals on the line. UNC will face off against Duke with a tip-off scheduled for 8:49 p.m. on Saturday,…

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by Zak Failla
Weather
Nor'easter: Here's A Brand-New Rundown Of Snowfall Totals From Throughout Region Nor'easter: Here's A Brand-New Rundown Of Snowfall Totals From Throughout Region
Nor'easter: Here's A Brand-New Rundown Of Snowfall Totals From Throughout Region Snowfall totals from the powerful Nor'easter that slammed the region ranged from more than two feet to several inches. Here are totals from the National Weather Service and other reports from at or around sunset on Saturday, Jan. 29. If you don't see your hometown, leave the total by posting a comment below. New York New York City Central Park, 8.3 inches Nassau County Elmont, 17.3 inches Jericho, 12 inches Levittown, 19.2 inches Massapequa, 16 inches Plainedge, 16 inches  Seaford, 12 inches Syosset, 14 inches Wantagh, 14 inches Suffolk County Amit…

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by Joe Lombardi
News
Woman Sentenced For Burglarizing Homes In Three Counties While Families Were At Funerals Woman Sentenced For Burglarizing Homes In Three Counties While Families Were At Funerals
Woman Sentenced For Burglarizing Homes In Three Counties While Families Were At Funerals A 30-year-old woman who targeted grieving families in the Hudson Valley will spend more than a decade behind bars after being found guilty of burglarizing multiple homes in the region. In October, Bronx resident Latonia Stewart was found guilty of six counts of burglary and criminal possession of stolen property following a weeklong trial for a rash of New York and Connecticut burglaries in Westchester, Fairfield, and Putnam counties between the winter of 2017 and spring 2018. Prosecutors said that Stewart, known as "The Obit Bandit," would search through posted obituaries to find times wh…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Trump Organization Faces New Criminal Inquiry By Westchester District Attorney's Office Trump Organization Faces New Criminal Inquiry By Westchester District Attorney's Office
Trump Organization Faces New Criminal Inquiry By Westchester District Attorney's Office Former President Donald Trump’s family business is facing potential new legal woes in Westchester after the District Attorney’s Office subpoenaed records from his golf club. First reported by the New York Times, Westchester County District Attorney Mimi Rocah’s office has started examining the financial dealings at the Briarcliff Manor golf club, subpoenaing records from the course, Trump National Golf Club Westchester, and the town of Ossining, which sets property taxes on the course. The full scope of the investigation has not been released, though the report states that the Trump Organi…

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by Zak Failla
News
Woman Found Guilty Of Burglarizing Fairfield County Homes During Funerals Woman Found Guilty Of Burglarizing Fairfield County Homes During Funerals
Woman Found Guilty Of Burglarizing Fairfield County Homes During Funerals A 30-year-old woman was found guilty by a jury of burglarizing homes that she targeted while families were attending the funeral services of loved ones in several area homes. Bronx resident Latonia Stewart was found guilty of six counts of burglary and criminal possession of stolen property following a weeklong trial for a rash of burglaries in Westchester, Fairfield, and Putnam counties between the winter of 2017 and spring 2018. Westchester County District Attorney Mimi Rocah said that between December 2017 and May 2018, Stewart burglarized the homes of six Westchester County residents in…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Husband, Wife Killed In Crash Involving Fairfield County Resident ID'd Husband, Wife Killed In Crash Involving Fairfield County Resident ID'd
Husband, Wife Killed In Crash Involving Fairfield County Resident ID'd The identities have been released of the victims of a double-fatal, chain-reaction crash involving five vehicles in Westchester. It happened around 8:25 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 19 on I-287 eastbound, in the town of Harrison, between Exit 10 (Purchase/Port Chester) and Exit 11 (Port Chester/Rye), state police said.  Initially, state police reported the crash involved a cement mixer and two passenger vehicles.  But a further investigation revealed that a total of five vehicles were involved in the crash that claimed the lives of a husband and wife, state police announced…

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
Double-Fatal Crash Shuts Down I-287 In Westchester Double-Fatal Crash Shuts Down I-287 In Westchester
Double-Fatal Crash Shuts Down I-287 In Westchester Click here for an updated story: IDs Released For Husband, Wife Killed In Chain-Reaction Westchester Crash It happened around 8:25 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 19 on I-287 eastbound, in the town of Harrison, between Exit 10 (Purchase/Port Chester) and Exit 11 (Port Chester/Rye), state police said. Initially, state police reported the crash involved a cement mixer and two passenger vehicles. But a further investigation revealed that a total of five vehicles were involved in the crash that claimed the lives of a husband and wife, state police announced on Friday afternoon, Aug. 20. David …

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by Joe Lombardi
Lifestyle
New Movie Featuring Actor From Region Premieres On Netflix New Movie Featuring Actor From Region Premieres On Netflix
New Movie Featuring Actor From Region Premieres On Netflix A 23-year-old from Northern Westchester seems to have a star following him around.  Actor Miguel Angel Garcia, who grew up in Ossining and graduated from USC last week, not only has a new movie premiering on Netflix with Dennis Quaid, on Thursday, May 27, he's also currently working on an ABC pilot and has an indie movie on the horizon. The Netflix movie, "Blue Miracle," was the perfect fit for the young actor who said he sent letters and emails to the producer until he got the part. Miguel Angel GarciaMiguel Angel Garcia The movie, based on a true story, is about how a guardian and hi…

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by Kathy Reakes
News
Metro-North May Raise Parking Fees At Some Stations Metro-North May Raise Parking Fees At Some Stations
Metro-North May Raise Parking Fees At Some Stations Parking may be getting a bit costlier for Metro-North riders. The MTA is reviewing a proposal to increase fees at 25 station parking facilities that are controlled by the railroad. It would impact riders east of the Hudson River, including the Harlem, Hudson and New Haven lines. Permit holders for 16-hour parking would pay an average of $42.75 annually, approximately 12 cents a day. Customers who use daily meters will pay an average of $14.17 more monthly, with the meters increasing by 50 to 75 cents for 16-hour parking. The cost per month for having a second vehicle on the permit will go u…

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by Zak Failla
Weather
Severe Weather Alert: Lines Of Strong Storms Sweeping Through Area Severe Weather Alert: Lines Of Strong Storms Sweeping Through Area
Severe Weather Alert: Lines Of Strong Storms Sweeping Through Area This story has been updated. Lines of strong thunderstorms are moving west to east and will affect much of the area. One line, located along a line extending from Rockland County to Central Westchester were located around 4 p.m., moving southeast at 20 miles per hour. Winds in excess of 30 mph and pea size hail are possible with these storms, the National Weather Service said in a Hazardous Weather Statement issued late Sunday afternoon, Aug. 4. The storms could also include heavy rain, thunder and lightning. Locations impacted include Yonkers, Stamford, New Rochelle, White Plai…

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by Joe Lombardi
News
Woman Indicted For Allegedly Burglarizing Area Homes During Funerals Woman Indicted For Allegedly Burglarizing Area Homes During Funerals
Woman Indicted For Allegedly Burglarizing Area Homes During Funerals A 27-year-old woman is facing a host of charges after being arraigned on a 22-count indictment by a grand jury following a rash of home burglaries of families who were attending funeral services. Bronx resident Latonia Shelecia Stewart has been charged for her role in a series of residential burglaries of homes in Westchester, Fairfield and Putnam counties between the fall of 2017 and spring 2018. Stewart has been charged with:  Six counts of Burglary in the Second Degree, a class C felony; Five counts of Grand Larceny in the Third Degree, a class D felony; One count of Grand Larceny…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
NY Attorney General Investigating Allegations Of Wage Violations At Trump National, Report Says NY Attorney General Investigating Allegations Of Wage Violations At Trump National, Report Says
NY Attorney General Investigating Allegations Of Wage Violations At Trump National, Report Says The New York State Attorney General is investigating allegations that undocumented employees at Trump National Golf Club in Westchester were instructed to work overtime without pay, according to a Washington Post report. Jose Gabriel Juarez, an undocumented immigrant from Mexico working as a head waiter of the Grille Room restaurant at the Briarcliff Manor club, told the Post that his managers would have him clock out, but continue to do side work without receiving overtime pay. The report states that Juarez - and other employees - stayed on for hours, vacuuming carpets, polishing silverwa…

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by Zak Failla
Lifestyle
A Good Dog Rescue's Lisa Smith Is A Dog's Best Friend A Good Dog Rescue's Lisa Smith Is A Dog's Best Friend
A Good Dog Rescue's Lisa Smith Is A Dog's Best Friend Lisa Smith knows dogs. The Ossining resident has fostered dogs for the past eight years, working with eight major rescue organizations in the area. She is co-owner of Canine Kindergarten, a doggie daycare started over 15 years ago in Verplanck and now with two additional locations in Mount Kisco and Yorktown. And, as of October of last year, Smith is the founder of A Good Dog Rescue. Since she started, Smith has adopted out over 1,000 dogs in the tri-state area, doing about 10 adoptions a week (with an adoption costing new owners about $200 to $450). Smith finds most of her foster dogs from…

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by Vira Mamchur Schwartz
Lifestyle
Bethel Woman, Former Baker At Reader’s Digest, Turns 104 Bethel Woman, Former Baker At Reader’s Digest, Turns 104
Bethel Woman, Former Baker At Reader’s Digest, Turns 104 Josephine DeSilva, a Fairfield County resident and former baker at Reader’s Digest in Northern Westchester, is celebrating her 104th birthday at Bethel Nursing Home. DeSilva has resided at Bethel Nursing Home in Ossining since 2016. She is the oldest of 12 children and worked as a baker for Reader’s Digest. DeSilva and her husband, Manuel raised their family in Pleasantville before he passed away. She is the mother to Josephine of Briarcliff Manor and Manuel of New Hampshire (deceased). She continues to enjoy baking, dancing, singing and spending time with family and friends. With seven gr…

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by Valerie Musson
News
Man Sentenced For Attempting To Use Forged CT ID At Four Banks In One Day Man Sentenced For Attempting To Use Forged CT ID At Four Banks In One Day
Man Sentenced For Attempting To Use Forged CT ID At Four Banks In One Day A man who attempted to steal another person's identity at multiple Westchester County banks will be spending several years behind bars. Bronx resident Jose Cabrera has been sentenced to a term of two to four years in state prison after he pleaded guilty to criminal possession of a forged instrument for going to banks in Mount Vernon, Yonkers, Ossining and Thornwood with a forged Connecticut driver’s license and attempted to take out cash over the course of a single afternoon. He was sentenced as a second felony offender. Cabrera admitted to taking the license, which had his photo and his vi…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Bridgeport Man Charged In NY State Police New Year's DWI Detail Bridgeport Man Charged In NY State Police New Year's DWI Detail
Bridgeport Man Charged In NY State Police New Year's DWI Detail New York State Police troopers busted two dozen local motorists over the New Year holiday weekend who were allegedly driving while impaired in the area. The local residents charged were: Westchester County On Saturday, Dec. 29, State Police troopers from Brewster arrested Gideon Taub, 28, of Dobbs Ferry, for DWI. He was traveling on Route 22 in the town of Southeast, when he was stopped for a vehicle and traffic law violation. Investigation revealed that he was impaired by alcohol, and he was subsequently arrested. Taub was also arrested on Dec. 22, 2018, for DWI after being stopped on Ro…

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by Zak Failla
News
Videos Show Incidents That Led To HS Football Coach's Firing For Assaulting Student-Athlete Videos Show Incidents That Led To HS Football Coach's Firing For Assaulting Student-Athlete
Videos Show Incidents That Led To HS Football Coach's Firing For Assaulting Student-Athlete A lawyer for a student-athlete who said he was slapped and punched by a former coach and teacher in Westchester, has released two videos of the incident. The ex-teacher, 44-year-old Sheddrick Wilson of Ossining, an assistant coach at Archbishop Stepinac High School in White Plains, was charged Friday with two counts of endangering the welfare of a minor, after surrendering to police in White Plains. The one-time Houston Oilers wide receiver also resigned from the school Friday afternoon. Now, the student's attorney, Jared Rice of New Rochelle said the videos tell the story. "It's unaccept…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Ex-NFL Player Arrested For Assaulting HS Student-Athlete Ex-NFL Player Arrested For Assaulting HS Student-Athlete
Ex-nfl Player Arrested For Assaulting HS Student-Athlete A football coach at a high school in Westchester has been arrested for allegedly hitting a student-athlete in two separate incidents two years ago. According to the arrest affidavit, 44-year-old Sheddrick Wilson of Ossining, an assistant coach at Archbishop Stepinac High School in White Plains, was charged Friday with two counts of endangering the welfare of a minor, after surrendering to police in White Plains. The one-time Houston Oilers wide receiver also resigned from the school Friday afternoon. The arrest affidavit says that in December 2016, Wilson hit the then 16-yea…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Five From Fairfield County Charged With DWI In NY State Police Stops Five From Fairfield County Charged With DWI In NY State Police Stops
Five From Fairfield County Charged With DWI In NY State Police Stops More than 30 motorists were busted by New York State Police troopers as law enforcement agencies in the Hudson Valley continue a nationwide crackdown on drunk, drugged and distracted driving. A total of 18 of those charged were from the region: Westchester County On Friday, Oct. 12, State Police from Somers arrested Edwin P. Loja Cabrera, 21, of Ossining, for DWI. He was traveling on Route 100 in Somers, when he was involved in a motor vehicle crash. Investigation revealed that he was impaired by alcohol, and was subsequently arrested. On Friday, Oct 12, State Police from Cortlandt arrest…

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by Zak Failla
Weather
Flood Advisory: New Round Of Thunderstorms Sweep Through Area Flood Advisory: New Round Of Thunderstorms Sweep Through Area
Flood Advisory: New Round Of Thunderstorms Sweep Through Area A new round of thunderstorms sweeping through the area Tuesday night has prompted the National Weather Service to issue a Flash Flood Warnings and Flood Advisories for the region.  The Flash Flood Warning, for Westchester, Rockland and Orange counties, is in effect until 9:45 p.m. Tuesday. The Flood Advisory, for Putnam and Fairfield counties, is in effect until 9:15 p.m. Just before 7 p.m., Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the area.  Flash flooding is expected to begin shortly. Some locations that will experience flooding include New City, Newburgh, Midd…

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by Joe Lombardi
News
Convicted Felon Admits To Using Forged CT ID At Four Banks In One Day Convicted Felon Admits To Using Forged CT ID At Four Banks In One Day
Convicted Felon Admits To Using Forged CT ID At Four Banks In One Day A 55-year-old convicted felon who attempted to steal a Connecticut man’s identity at multiple Westchester County banks has admitted to his crimes. Jose Cabrera has pleaded guilty to one count of criminal possession of a forged instrument, a felony, after he went to banks in Mount Vernon, Yonkers, Ossining and Thornwood with a forged Connecticut driver’s license and attempted to take out cash over the course of a single afternoon. Cabrera of the Bronx admitted to taking the license, which had his own photo and his victim’s identifying information and attempted to use it four times on March 3…

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by Zak Failla
News
Man Attempted To Use Forged CT ID At Four Banks In One Day, DA Says Man Attempted To Use Forged CT ID At Four Banks In One Day, DA Says
Man Attempted To Use Forged CT ID At Four Banks In One Day, DA Says A man who allegedly attempted to steal another person's identity at multiple Westchester County banks took the mantra “if at first you don’t succeed, try, try again” to a new level. Bronx resident Jose Cabrera has been arraigned on a 14-count indictment after he allegedly went to banks in Mount Vernon, Yonkers, Ossining and Thornwood with a forged Connecticut driver’s license and attempted to take out cash over the course of a single afternoon. Westchester County District Attorney Anthony Scarpino, Jr., announced the charges on Thursday and outlined the details of the indictment, which are …

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by Zak Failla
News
ID Released For Area Woman Struck, Killed By Metro-North Train ID Released For Area Woman Struck, Killed By Metro-North Train
ID Released For Area Woman Struck, Killed By Metro-North Train The woman hit and killed by a Metro-North train on the Harlem Line in Westchester on Sunday has been identified. Susan Singer, 57, of Ossining, was hit around 7 a.m. between the Hawthorne and Valhalla stations, said MTA officials. Initial delays of between 30-40 minutes were down to 10-15 minutes by 8:30 a.m. Sunday. Service was back to being on or close to schedule later in the morning. The incident is being investigated as non-criminal nor accidental in nature, MTA officials said. It was the second time in three days a person was struck by a Metro-North train. A man was struck and kille…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Fairfield County Residents Charged With DWI In NY Weekend Stops Fairfield County Residents Charged With DWI In NY Weekend Stops
Fairfield County Residents Charged With DWI In NY Weekend Stops With local and state police agencies cracking down on drunk, drugged and distracted driving, several local residents were among nearly two dozen in the area who found themselves on the wrong side of the law over the weekend. Local residents charged were: Westchester County On July 28, State Police from Cortlandt arrested Segundo Otavalo Figueroa, age 24, of Ossining, for DWI. He was traveling on State Route 9 in Cortlandt, when he was stopped for a vehicle and traffic law violation. Investigation revealed that he was impaired by alcohol, and was subsequently arrested. On July 28, State Po…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Two From Fairfield County Nabbed For Impaired Driving In NY Two From Fairfield County Nabbed For Impaired Driving In NY
Two From Fairfield County Nabbed For Impaired Driving In NY With local and state police agencies cracking down on drunk, drugged and distracted driving, several local residents were among nearly two dozen in the area who found themselves on the wrong side of the law. As part of the STOP-DWI crackdown, State Police troopers busted several motorists for driving while intoxicated as they attempt to stop motorists from drinking and driving in the area. Police said that during the enforcement, drivers can expect a number of sobriety checkpoints and DWI patrols. Troopers will also be looking for motorists who are using their phones and other electronic de…

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by Zak Failla
Weather
Severe Thunderstorm Watch In Effect For Fairfield County Severe Thunderstorm Watch In Effect For Fairfield County
Severe Thunderstorm Watch In Effect For Fairfield County This story has been updated. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is now in effect for much of the Hudson Valley and all of Fairfield County as a band of storms moves from west to east. The watch now covers Westchester, Fairfield, Rockland and Orange counties. At 2:18 p.m. a severe thunderstorm was located near Tappan, moving northeast at 10 mph with 60 mph wind gusts, says the National Weather Service. At 2:29 p.m., a severe thunderstorm, also with 60 mph winds, was located over Bedford, or near Mount Kisco, and is nearly stationary, the weather service reports. The thunderstorm watch was added …

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by Joe Lombardi
Lifestyle
This Fairfield County Town Named Nation's Safest This Fairfield County Town Named Nation's Safest
This Fairfield County Town Named Nation's Safest For those looking for a safe place to live and have fun without worrying about crime, there are towns in Westchester and Fairfield counties that are just right for you. Including one rated the safest in the nation. That would be Ridgefield in Fairfield County, which placed first from sea to shining sea. Three other towns in Fairfield made the Top 100: Greenwich at 21st, Westport in 61st place and Shelton at 100. Harrison and Ossining in Westchester might just be the ticket with both municipalities ranking in the Top 100 Safest U.S. Cities for 2018 survey released by NeighborhoodScout. Ra…

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by Kathy Reakes