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Fairfield Worries About Tax Consequences Of Possible GE Move Fairfield Worries About Tax Consequences Of Possible GE Move
Fairfield Worries About Tax Consequences Of Possible GE Move FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- The possible departure of General Electric from its Fairfield headquarters complex has local officials worried about tax revenue implications, according to a report in ctpost.com.The company has reportedly considered donating the campus to a nonprofit organization, which would take the property, valued at about $84 million, off the local tax rolls, ctpost.com reported.  Recently, there has been talk that GE might donate the complex to nearby Sacred Heart University in Fairfield, which named its business school for former CEO Jack Welch, according to ctpost.com.  GE has b…

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Police & Fire
Brookfield Man Charged With Assaulting Danbury Officer Brookfield Man Charged With Assaulting Danbury Officer
Brookfield Man Charged With Assaulting Danbury Officer DANBURY, Conn. -- Danbury police arrested a Brookfield man Friday after he was accused of trying to choke an officer who had responded to a report of a drunk man lying in a roadway, according to a report in newstimes.com. Gary R. Breeden, 26, is facing two counts of assault on a police officer, driving under the influence and second-degree strangulation, newstimes.com reported.  Police responded to a report of a suspicious vehicle on Riverview Drive, where they found a man passed out in the street. Police said the man attacked the female officer at the scene, but a male officer helped her, …

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News
Man Accused of Attempted Murder Apprehended On I-87 In Westchester Man Accused of Attempted Murder Apprehended On I-87 In Westchester
Man Accused of Attempted Murder Apprehended On I-87 In Westchester WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- A 25-year-old man from Ithaca was arrested Friday in Westchester County in connection with an attempted murder investigation, according to a report on Time Warner Cable News. Christopher Wright was stopped on Interstate 87 in Westchester because his car was similar to one driven by a suspect in a case of attempted murder in Ithaca, TWC News reported.  The investigation is continuing, according to TWC News. To read the full report, click here. 

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Police & Fire
Man Charged With Assaulting Danbury Officer Man Charged With Assaulting Danbury Officer
Man Charged With Assaulting Danbury Officer DANBURY, Conn. -- Danbury police arrested a Brookfield man Friday after he was accused of trying to choke an officer who had responded to a report of a drunk man lying in a roadway, according to a report in newstimes.com. Gary R. Breeden, 26, is facing two counts of assault on a police officer, driving under the influence and second-degree strangulation, newstimes.com reported.  Police responded to a report of a suspicious vehicle on Riverview Drive, where they found a man passed out in the street. Police said the man attacked the female officer at the scene, but a male officer helped her, …

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News
Dozens A Take Chilly Dip At Polar Plunge In Rye Dozens A Take Chilly Dip At Polar Plunge In Rye
Dozens A Take Chilly Dip At Polar Plunge In Rye RYE, N.Y. -- Several dozen people braved the chill at Rye's Oakland Beach on Friday as they took part in the 13th annual Ray's Polar Plunge, according to a report on News 12 Hudson Valley. The annual wintry swim in the waters of Long Island Sound is a fundraiser for the Challenged Athlete's Foundation and ALS research, News 12 reported.  To read the full report, click here. 

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Politics
Richard Thomas Takes Office As Mount Vernon's New Mayor Richard Thomas Takes Office As Mount Vernon's New Mayor
Richard Thomas Takes Office As Mount Vernon's New Mayor MOUNT VERNON, N.Y. -- Richard Thomas was sworn in Friday as Mount Vernon's new mayor, succeeding longtime Mayor Ernie Davis, whom Thomas defeated in the November election, according to a report on News 12 Hudson Valley.Thomas, 33, took the oath of office in a ceremony at Mount Vernon High School as administered by David Paterson, former New York governor, News 12 reported. Some in attendance expressed optimism that Thomas' administration will help improve city schools and reduce crime, among other issues facing the city, according to News 12.  To read the full report, click here. 

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News
Donations Pour In To Help Victims Of Bridgeport Fire Donations Pour In To Help Victims Of Bridgeport Fire
Donations Pour In To Help Victims Of Bridgeport Fire BRIDGEPORT, Conn. -- Donations to help victims of a Bridgeport condominium fire have been pouring in since the New Year's Eve blaze left more than 90 people homeless, according to a report on NBC Connecticut.  The remains of the building have been demolished, and the American Red Cross is helping find shelter and provisions for the displaced people, NBC Connecticut reported.  One resident, University of Bridgeport student Sai Ahbishek, said he was rescued from his third-floor apartment by firefighters using a ladder truck, according to NBC Connecticut.  To read the full report and see a vi…

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Train Fares Rising 1% In New Year On Metro-North In Connecticut Train Fares Rising 1% In New Year On Metro-North In Connecticut
Train Fares Rising 1% In New Year On Metro-North In Connecticut FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- Commuters and casual train riders alike should be prepared to pay a bit more for a ride on Metro-North that starts or ends in Connecticut.A fare increase of 1 percent goes into effect Jan. 1 on the Connecticut portion of the Metro-North New Haven Line.  This is the fifth of seven consecutive annual increases requested by Connecticut Department of Transportation to help finance the new M-8 train cars.  This increase will affect ticket prices for travel between Connecticut and New York stations and between stations within Connecticut. Some fares may not change due …

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Neighbors
STAR Recognizes Contributions Of Stamford Supporters STAR Recognizes Contributions Of Stamford Supporters
STAR Recognizes Contributions Of Stamford Supporters NORWALK, Conn. -- STAR Inc., Lighting the Way held its 63rd annual meeting and recognition awards in Norwalk to elect new and returning board members and recognize the contributions of community partners, supporters, staff and clients from the previous year. Norwalk Mayor Harry Rilling, state Reps. Gail Lavielle and Fred Wilms attended the event and spoke during the program. STAR’s Rubberband performed for the event.  Allison Rhodes-Jacobsen of Wilton was confirmed to the board. Board members nominated for a second term included Assaf Ben Atar of Norwalk, Mickey Herbst of Westport, Mary Kenn…

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Metro-North Hikes Train Fares 1% In New Year Across Connecticut Metro-North Hikes Train Fares 1% In New Year Across Connecticut
Metro-North Hikes Train Fares 1% In New Year Across Connecticut FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- Some train riders will be paying a bit more in the New Year: A fare increase of 1 percent goes into effect Jan. 1 on the Connecticut portion of the Metro-North New Haven Line. This is the fifth of seven consecutive annual increases requested by Connecticut Department of Transportation to help finance the new M-8 train cars.  This increase will affect ticket prices for travel between Connecticut and New York stations and between stations within Connecticut. Some fares may not change due to rounding and the small percentage of the increase. The fare increase does no…

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