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New Canaan Community Foundation Awards $12,500 Grant To Homeless Shelter New Canaan Community Foundation Awards $12,500 Grant To Homeless Shelter
New Canaan Community Foundation Awards $12,500 Grant To Homeless Shelter NEW CANAAN, Conn. – Stamford's Shelter for the Homeless received a $12,500 grant from the New Canaan Community Foundation Thursday, May 19 at a ceremony at the New Canaan Library. The money will support the organization’s emergency meals program, which allows for 60-110 nutritious meals to be served to homeless men and young adults that come to Pacific House shelter each night.  In 2015, Pacific House emergency shelter served nearly 50,000 meals and provided 29,000 bed nights to homeless men and young adults from the community. The organization provides men with programs and services to hel…
Hopper House Movie Night In Nyack Features 'The Man Who Fell To Earth' Hopper House Movie Night In Nyack Features 'The Man Who Fell To Earth'
Hopper House Movie Night In Nyack Features 'The Man Who Fell To Earth' NYACK, N.Y. – The Edward Hopper House "Film in the Garden" night will screen "The Man Who Fell To Earth" featuring David Bowie on Saturday at 8 p.m. Directed by Nicolas Roeg, “The Man Who Fell To Earth” (1976, 2 hours 19 minutes, rated R) is about an extraterrestrial who crash lands on Earth seeking a way to ship water to his planet, which is suffering from a severe drought. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and enjoy a film under the stars. Cost is $12 for general admission and $8 for Rivertown and Hopper House members. A rain date will take place Monday if necessary. Th…
Rutherford's 55 Kip Center Helps Residents Beat The Heat Rutherford's 55 Kip Center Helps Residents Beat The Heat
Rutherford's 55 Kip Center Helps Residents Beat The Heat RUTHERFORD, N.J.– As temperatures rise, beat the heat at the Kip Center in Rutherford. The center offers health and wellness through education, recreation, fitness, information, assistance and spiritual guidance. The center is open from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays and 6-8 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays and 6-9 p.m. Wednesdays.  The Kip Center is at 55 Kip Avenue, Rutherford. 
Richard A. Martin, 72, Ossining Resident Richard A. Martin, 72, Ossining Resident
Richard A. Martin, 72, Ossining Resident OSSINING, N.Y. – Richard A. “Willy” Martin, of Ossining, died Monday, July 4. He was 72. He was born Feb. 9, 1944. He was a 47-year member of the Ossining Fire Department, Monitor Hose Company #4 and was a former captain. He retired from Ossining Union Free School District. He spent the last seven years at the Firemen Home in Hudson. Visiting hours will take place at 10 a.m. Friday at Dorsey Funeral Home Inc., 14 Emwilton Place, Ossining, followed by a service at the funeral home. 
Enjoy Live Music At The Edgewater Marina Enjoy Live Music At The Edgewater Marina
Enjoy Live Music At The Edgewater Marina EDGEWATER, N.J. – Music at the Marina will add to summer entertainment Thursday, July 14 with the Danny Batch Band from 7:30-9:30 p.m. at the Edgewater Marina Park and Ferry Landing. Susan & Gerard’s Irish Band will take the stage from 7:30-9:30 p.m. Thursday, July 28. The viewing area will be on the marina’s lawn. No seating will be provided. Bring a blanket or lawn chair and a picnic basket, and enjoy the music. No parking is available at the marina. Additional concert details and information, including cancellations due to weather, will be updated online here. Or call 201-943-170…
Greenwich Police Lt. Richard Cochran Retires Greenwich Police Lt. Richard Cochran Retires
Greenwich Police Lt. Richard Cochran Retires GREENWICH, Conn. – Lt. Richard Cochran has retired from the Greenwich Police Department. A Dr. John A. Clarke Award winner, Cochran completed 35 years of service with the Greenwich Police Department. He was sworn in as officer in 1981 and graduated from the 161st Connecticut Municipal Police Training Council’s Basic Police Academy. Cochran was promoted through the ranks and had positions within several of the department’s specialty units, including the Special Response Team, K-9 officer, police instructor and honor guard. He received numerous departmental commendations for excellent polic…
Find Cooling Centers In Stamford During Heat Wave By Calling 2-1-1 Find Cooling Centers In Stamford During Heat Wave By Calling 2-1-1
Find Cooling Centers In Stamford During Heat Wave By Calling 2-1-1 FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. – Gov. Dannel P. Malloy is reminding Connecticut residents that as the state is experiencing its first heat wave of the summer, cooling centers are open in towns and cities throughout the state and can be located by calling 2-1-1. “Today is expected to be humid and the hottest day of the heat wave with a heat index in the upper 90s. A few simple steps can greatly reduce heat-related issues, especially for the elderly, the very young and people with respiratory ailments who are more susceptible to the effects of high temperatures,” said Malloy.  “Many towns have open…
Learn To Design, Test Video Games In West Milford Learn To Design, Test Video Games In West Milford
Learn To Design, Test Video Games In West Milford WEST MILFORD, N.J. – West Milford middle and high school students are invited to a free video game design workshop from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesday at the West Milford Township Library.  Workshop participants will: Complete hands-on, minds-on physical game design exercises. Design original video games and modify existing games. Play-test each other's games to provide feedback. Learn how to enter the National STEM Video Game Challenge. After the workshop ends, students may complete their games using their free subscription to the Gamestar Mechanic™ game-based learning tool. They then…
Putnam Humane Society Pampers Canine Friends At Dog Wash Day Of Summer Putnam Humane Society Pampers Canine Friends At Dog Wash Day Of Summer
Putnam Humane Society Pampers Canine Friends At Dog Wash Day Of Summer CARMEL, N.Y. – The Putnam Humane Society will bathe and pamper canine family members during the Dog Wash Day of Summer from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday at the Putnam Humane Society. Low-cost microchipping by a licensed vet tech and pedicures for pups also will be available. A bath is $15, pedicures are $15 and microchipping is $25. All proceeds benefit the animals and the Putnam Humane Society. Volunteers for the event are appreciated. To volunteer, e-mail shelter@puthumane.org to be added to the list. The Putnam Humane Society is at 68 Old Route 6, Carmel. 
Former Danbury City Councilwoman Nominated To Fill Council Vacancy Former Danbury City Councilwoman Nominated To Fill Council Vacancy
Former Danbury City Councilwoman Nominated To Fill Council Vacancy DANBURY, Conn. – The Danbury Republican Town Committee has nominated former Councilwoman Colleen Stanley to fill a vacancy on the council, according to a report by WLAD. Stanley would fill the position opened by Jack Knapp, who resigned in June, according to WLAD. Stanley was elected to the council in 2003, said WLAD. Click here to read the WLAD story. 
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