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Westy Self Storage Supports Wilton Children’s Theater Westy Self Storage Supports Wilton Children’s Theater
Westy Self Storage Supports Wilton Children’s Theater WILTON, Conn. – Westy Self Storage is supporting Wilton Children’s Theater by donating a storage unit where the group will build the set for the theater's upcoming fall production of "The Wizard of Oz," Friday to Sunday, Nov. 20-22.“We have 55 very talented enthusiastic children – munchkins, winkies, flying moneys and Ozians – working hard to ensure an entertaining experience," said Jessica Carney DeLuca, sets chair for Wilton Children’s Theater. "We also have a very dedicated team of professionals and parents ready to build a wonderful set. What we didn’t have was a place…

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Bridgeport's The WorkPlace Gets $20K Grant From Newman's Own Bridgeport's The WorkPlace Gets $20K Grant From Newman's Own
Bridgeport's The WorkPlace Gets $20K Grant From Newman's Own BRIDGEPORT, Conn. -- The WorkPlace in Bridgeport has been awarded a $20,000 grant from Newman’s Own Foundation, the independent foundation created by the late actor and philanthropist Paul Newman. Newman’s Own Foundation made the award to The WorkPlace in celebration of the foundation's 10th anniversary. The foundation awarded a total of $1.5 million in grants to 29 organizations that provide services to United States military men, women, veterans and their families.  The WorkPlace is working with Homes for the Brave and Columbus House to provide The Daring Way workshop to homeless veterans.…

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Eastchester Library Invites Youths To International Games Day Eastchester Library Invites Youths To International Games Day
Eastchester Library Invites Youths To International Games Day EASTCHESTER, N.Y. -- For the first time ever, Eastchester youths in grades six and up will have the opportunity to participate in International Games Day at the library. The event will take place Saturday, Nov. 21, from 1-4 p.m. Youths can bring their own games (such as card games like Yu-Gi-Oh or Magic, tabletop games, Wii games, handheld devices) or play some of the ones the library has set up. The library will have a variety of tabletop games, as well as a few Wii games to play. If enough people want to play the same game, youths can have tournaments throughout the day.  Online pre-regis…

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Hackensack UMC Welcomes Rizk As Thoracic Oncology, Surgery Chief Hackensack UMC Welcomes Rizk As Thoracic Oncology, Surgery Chief
Hackensack UMC Welcomes Rizk As Thoracic Oncology, Surgery Chief HACKENSACK, N.J. -- The Department of Surgery at Hackensack University Medical Center and the John Theurer Cancer Center recently welcomed Dr. Nabil Pierre Rizk as the new chief of the division of thoracic surgery at HackensackUMC and the co-chief of thoracic oncology at the John Theurer Cancer Center. Rizk specializes in thoracic surgery with a particular interest in lung cancers, esophageal cancers and mediastinal tumors.  “It is a privilege to have Dr. Rizk as a member of the HackensackUMC team,” said Robert Garrett, president and chief executive officer of the Hackensack University Healt…

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Norwalk Teachers, Board Of Education Agree To Contract Norwalk Teachers, Board Of Education Agree To Contract
Norwalk Teachers, Board Of Education Agree To Contract NORWALK, Conn. – The Norwalk Board of Education and Norwalk Federation of Teachers have finalized a comprehensive group contract for 2016-19. The net cost of the agreement is an increase of 2.66 percent per year, which is below the statewide average of 3.5 percent. The contract retains 22 steps for teachers to reach maximum salary levels. The new contract also increases professional development from three to four full days per year.  The addition of high-quality professional development for teachers has been identified as a critical need for continued improvement of the school district.  “T…

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Wilton Man Receives Honor From France For World War II Service Wilton Man Receives Honor From France For World War II Service
Wilton Man Receives Honor From France For World War II Service WILTON, Conn. -- Trygve Hansen, a Wilton resident, was awarded one of the highest France's highest medals on Friday in honor of his military service in World War II, according to a story in wiltonbulletin.com. Hansen received the Croix de Chevalier dans l’Ordre de la Légion d’Honneur at a reception at New York City's Lycée Français de New York, wiltonbulletin.com reported. Hansen served in the Norwegian Navy, which made the honor difficult to receive because it is awarded to U.S. veterans; Hansen became a citizen of the United States in 1957, according to wiltonbulletin.com. To read the fu…

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Fairfield Receives Grant For Burr Mansion Improvements Fairfield Receives Grant For Burr Mansion Improvements
Fairfield Receives Grant For Burr Mansion Improvements FAIRFIELD, Conn. – Gov. Dannel Malloy has announced that 12 towns, including Fairfield and Monroe, have been approved to receive money under the state’s Small Town Economic Assistance Program. Fairfield will receive $500,000 for updates to the historic Burr Mansion in Fairfield Center. Updates include essential safety, code and Americans With Disabilities Act access improvements. The current structure serves as both an educational and social center and houses some of the community’s most active social service agencies.  Monroe will receive $500,000 to build a headquarters for the volunteer e…

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Edgewater Theater Marks 25th Anniversary Of 'Home Alone' With Screening Edgewater Theater Marks 25th Anniversary Of 'Home Alone' With Screening
Edgewater Theater Marks 25th Anniversary Of 'Home Alone' With Screening EDGEWATER, N.J. -- Fathom Events will mark the 25th anniversary of the movie "Home Alone" with special screenings at 4:30 and 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at Edgewater Multiplex Cinemas in Edgewater.  When "Home Alone" debuted in theaters 25 years ago, audiences flocked to the film, making it No. 1 at the box office for four months. It still is the highest-grossing live-action comedy of all time, spawning a highly successful franchise with four sequels and three video games.  The movie stars Catherine O’Hara, John Heard, John Candy, Joe Pesci, Daniel Stern and Macaulay Culkin in …

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Dutchess County Opens Breast-Feeding Resource Center Dutchess County Opens Breast-Feeding Resource Center
Dutchess County Opens Breast-Feeding Resource Center DUTCHESS COUNTY, N.Y. -- The Dutchess County Department of Health's Breastfeeding Support & Education Center is now open, offering information and training to mothers and mothers-to-be.  The facility is at the Family Partnership Center, 29 N. Hamilton St., Suite 109, Poughkeepsie. The center’s walk-in clinic will be open Fridays from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. The center will be able to offer clients breast-feeding assistance and education on a “walk-in” basis with three certified lactation counselors and one international board-certified lactation consultation professional available. Appointments …

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Fairfield County's Kids In Crisis Loses State Funding Fairfield County's Kids In Crisis Loses State Funding
Fairfield County's Kids In Crisis Loses State Funding FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. – Kids in Crisis, the "911" for children and families facing a non-medical crisis in Fairfield County, is facing termination of its contract with the state of Connecticut.The state of Connecticut, due to budget constraints, has decided to cancel its contract with Kids in Crisis, the Cos Cob-based agency reported Tuesday. This means that southwestern Connecticut will no longer have state-supported emergency beds for children in need of temporary shelter when home is not safe. This cancellation of the Kids in Crisis contract has effectively eliminated all state…

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