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Police & Fire
Man Charged With Kidnapping After Missing NY 15-Year-Old Found In Virginia Man Charged With Kidnapping After Missing NY 15-Year-Old Found In Virginia
Man Charged With Kidnapping After Missing NY 15-Year-Old Found In Virginia A man is facing kidnapping charges after allegedly taking a 15-year-old Long Island boy he met online out of state. Suffolk County Police Fifth Squad detectives are investigating the circumstances during which the missing special needs boy was found in Virginia early on Wednesday, June 30. The boy was reported missing by his family on Tuesday, June 29 at approximately 1:30 p.m., after he was last seen leaving his home at 11:30 a.m., police said.  Following an investigation, detectives determined the boy had been communicating with a 20-year-old man residing in Tennessee through an ins…

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by Kathy Reakes
Schools
Special Needs Students Enjoy Special Tour Of Norwalk Fire Department Special Needs Students Enjoy Special Tour Of Norwalk Fire Department
Special Needs Students Enjoy Special Tour Of Norwalk Fire Department The High Road School of Norwalk teamed up with the Norwalk Fire Department to arrange student tours of firefighting and specialized equipment last month, with different grade levels attending each day. Students toured the Norwalk firehouse at 121 Connecticut Ave., spent time with firefighters and learned about the day-to-day operations of the department. The High Road School of Norwalk serves students 7-21 with exceptionalities including but not limited to learning disabilities, autism, ADHD, emotional disturbance, traumatic brain injury, communication disorders and physical challenges. Hi…

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by Daily Voice
Neighbors
Shelton Mayor Gives Kennedy Center A Holiday Surprise Shelton Mayor Gives Kennedy Center A Holiday Surprise
Shelton Mayor Gives Kennedy Center A Holiday Surprise SHELTON, Conn. — The Kennedy Center got a surprise this holiday season — a $5,000 donation from Shelton Mayor Mark Lauretti. Lauretti made the donation through proceeds from his annual Mayor’s Charity Golf Tournament. “We want to personally thank Mayor Lauretti and the supporters of his golf tournament for their generous donation to The Kennedy Center,” said Martin Schwartz, president and CEO of the Trumbull-based organization that supports people with special needs.  “This substantial contribution has been earmarked for general operating expenses, which will benefit the 2,000 people with …

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by Meredith Guinness