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Ridgefield's Keeler Tavern Museum Family Day A Success Ridgefield's Keeler Tavern Museum Family Day A Success
Ridgefield's Keeler Tavern Museum Family Day A Success RIDGEFIELD, Conn. – More than 800 guests recently enjoyed the sights and sounds of Keeler Tavern Museum Family Day in Ridgefield. Attendees got to enjoy nearly 100 performers and various demonstrations and games at the June 13 event. Performers included the Milford Volunteers Ancient Fife & Drum Corps, the 5th Connecticut Regiment of Revolutionary War re-enactors, the Fred Astaire Dance Studio and the Jesse Lee Memorial United Methodist Church Clown Team.

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Bedford Councilman Corcoran Seeks County Legislative Seat Bedford Councilman Corcoran Seeks County Legislative Seat
Bedford Councilman Corcoran Seeks County Legislative Seat KATONAH, N.Y. – Bedford Councilman Francis Corcoran has announced plans to run for the District 2 Westchester County Board of Legislators seat this fall. Corcoran, running as a Republican and Conservative, made his announcement at an event at the Gazebo in Katonah on Thursday. The kickoff speech was attended by Corcoran's family and current and former colleagues on the Town Board, along with County Executive Rob Astorino, who introduced Corcoran and highlighted his record. In his speech, Corcoran outlined his platform for the upcoming election: to keep costs down in the county, be an…

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New York State Legislators Qualify Pregnancy For ACA Coverage New York State Legislators Qualify Pregnancy For ACA Coverage
New York State Legislators Qualify Pregnancy For ACA Coverage PUTNAM COUNTY, N.Y. – The state legislature has passed a resolution allowing women who become pregnant to sign up for Affordable Care Act coverage before they give birth, according to a Wall Street Journal report. ACA coverage currently allows women who give birth to sign up for coverage, but not when they become pregnant. The resolution, passed last week, awaits Gov. Andrew Cuomo's signature, and similar legislation is currently being considered in the California state legislature, the WSJ report says. Click here to read the rest of the article at the Wall Street Journal website.

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Lifestyle
White Plains YWCA Offers Tips On Keeping Kids Safe Around Water White Plains YWCA Offers Tips On Keeping Kids Safe Around Water
White Plains YWCA Offers Tips On Keeping Kids Safe Around Water WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. – With the summer now in full swing, the White Plains YWCA has released a list of tips that all families should adhere to as they keep kids safe around water. No parent or guardian wants to see a child injured or even worse, as Center of Disease Control statistics note drowning is the top cause of injury and death for children between the ages 1-4 and second highest for children in the age range of 1-14. White Plains YWCA Aquatic Director Roxanne Skeene put it simply: “We need to ensure our children are safe around water.” She said these tips will help parents and …

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Events
Lewisboro Fireworks Postponed By Weather Lewisboro Fireworks Postponed By Weather
Lewisboro Fireworks Postponed By Weather LEWISBORO, N.Y. – The Town of Lewisboro announced that a gloomy and wet forecast for Saturday night would delay the town's fireworks spectacular at Onatru Farm Park until Tuesday. It's the first time in 17 years the event has been delayed due to inclement weather. The schedule of events begins at 6:30 p.m. with a performance by Annie and the Natural Wonder Band, with Beatles cover band The Mystery Tour to follow at 8 p.m. Fireworks will close the night at 9:15 p.m., and there will be a $20/car fee for all attendees. The park is at 99 Elmwood Road, South Salem.

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New Rochelle Youth-Police Initiative Plans Kickoff Rally New Rochelle Youth-Police Initiative Plans Kickoff Rally
New Rochelle Youth-Police Initiative Plans Kickoff Rally NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. – Members of the New Rochelle community will join forces to launch the Youth-Police Initiative Sunday at Lincoln Park. Faith-based leaders, local officials, police members and activists are sponsoring a rally at the park from 2-3:30 p.m., according to a press release. Music, spoken word and remarks from the community are planned, including performances from Jordan and Clarissa Sinceno, spoken word artists Carter Graves and Noah, and guitarist Odane Willby, according to a press release. New Rochelle City Council member Jared Rice looked forward to the Youth-Police I…

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Assemblyman Buchwald Has Small-Business Talk In Mount Kisco Assemblyman Buchwald Has Small-Business Talk In Mount Kisco
Assemblyman Buchwald Has Small-Business Talk In Mount Kisco MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. – Assemblyman David Buchwald (D-Mount Kisco) had his fourth Small Business Forum Wednesday, June 24 at the Mount Kisco Public Library. The event brought together members of the local small business community to discuss the tax environment across the state. “Small businesses play a crucial role in job growth,” said Buchwald, according to a press release. “As a former tax attorney, I am a firm believer that government should foster a relationship with the small business community.” Robert Smith, the assistant public information officer for the state Department of Taxa…

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North Castle, Mount Kisco Seek Byram Lake Watershed Cleanup Volunteers North Castle, Mount Kisco Seek Byram Lake Watershed Cleanup Volunteers
North Castle, Mount Kisco Seek Byram Lake Watershed Cleanup Volunteers ARMONK, N.Y. – The towns of Mount Kisco, Bedford and North Castle are joining forces on Saturday to help restore the Byram Lake Reservoir Watershed. Residents who volunteer for the event, which starts at 10 a.m., will be asked to remove cans, bottles and debris from the lake's border, with the aim of restoring the area to its natural state. Volunteers will be given gloves, garbage bags and bottled water. Plans are for two teams to be split along the north and south ends of the lake on Byram Lake Road. Byram Lake is in Armonk and Bedford. However, it is owned by Mount Kisco and is …

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Obituaries
Joanna G. Houseworth, 86, Of Stamford Joanna G. Houseworth, 86, Of Stamford
Joanna G. Houseworth, 86, Of Stamford STAMFORD, Conn. – A memorial Mass will be celebrated on Friday for Joanna G. Houseworth, a Stamford resident since 1964, who died on May 28, at Stamford Hospital. She was 86. Houseworth was born on Jan. 5, 1929, in Chicago to Edith and Jay Funsten. Houseworth is survived by her children; Susan Capone and husband Gary of Danbury, Christopher Houseworth and his wife Lorena of Barrington, R.I., and Charles Houseworth of Stuart, Fla., four grandchildren and a great-grandchild. She was predeceased by her husband, William A. Houseworth; a sister, Marion M. Rau, and a brother, Joseph Funste…

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John Joseph Novak, 68, Of Fairfield John Joseph Novak, 68, Of Fairfield
John Joseph Novak, 68, Of Fairfield FAIRFIELD, Conn. – John Joseph Novak, Jr., a longtime Fairfield resident, died on Saturday, June 20, in Charleston, S.C. He was 68. Novak was born on Feb. 27, 1947, to John Joseph Novak and Anne O'Driscoll in the Astoria neighborhood of Queens in New York City. He graduated from Fairfield University and Columbia Law School, going on to practice law at Weil, Gotshal & Manges, and Spengler, Carlson, Gubar, Brodsky & Frischling in New York City and Lep Profit Freight Systems in Atlanta. Novak is survived by his wife, Karen Rose Novak, his sons, John Joseph Novak III and his wife…

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