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Police & Fire

Monroe Police Apprehend Robbery Suspect With Public's Help MONROE, Conn. -- A robbery suspect was arrested Wednesday night after assistance from the public helped Monroe Police Department identify the man. Police posted a photo from a surveillance video and asked the public to help identify a suspect who stole two cartons of cigarettes from the Exxon gas station on Dec. 11. "The Monroe Police Department would like to thank the community for its help and support in keeping Monroe safe," it said in a Facebook post.

by Karin Carrasco

01/28/2016

Lifestyle

Westport Library Offers Feline Health Tips From Expert Panel WESTPORT, Conn. -- Feline experts will offer tips on different aspects of caring for and enjoying cat companions in celebration of National Cat Health Month on Saturday, Jan. 30 at the Westport Library. The panelists for the afternoon are: Robin A.F. Olson, author of the award-winning blog, “Covered in Cat Hair.” She is a certified cat behavior counselor and president and founder of the non-profit cat rescue Kitten Associates. In 2012, after the tragedy in Newtown, Olson created the program “Kitties for Kids." Olson is an advocate for species-appropriate nutrition for cats. Clara M…

by Karin Carrasco

01/28/2016

Politics

Trumbull State Reps. Host Coffee Hours For Residents TRUMBULL, Conn. -- Trumbull State Reps. David Rutigliano , Laura Devlin, and Ben McGorty, will co-host a “Coffee Hour with Your Legislators” event at Best Edibles Deli on Saturday, Jan. 30. All three state representatives serve a portion of Trumbull and want to hear from their constituents before the new legislative session begins in a few weeks. Trumbull residents are encouraged to join their legislators and talk about any issues, questions or concerns related to the Town of Trumbull or state government. The office hours at Edibles Deli will be held from 9-10 a.m. For updates on futur…

by Karin Carrasco

01/28/2016

Business

Suez Receives Advancement Award For Its Leak Detection Technology NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. -- SUEZ, formerly United Water Westchester, received the 2015 Advancement Award from the Westchester Water Works Conference. The award was presented to the company for the success of its District Metered Area program, which utilizes advanced technology to identify and reduce leaks in water mains. The pioneering initiative harnessed the technology of the SUEZ computer program, Aquadvanced, to strategically divide the Westchester water distribution system into smaller and more easily managed District Metered Areas (DMAs). The creation of the 19 DMAs enables the early det…

by Karin Carrasco

01/27/2016

Events

Chinese Origami Highlights Children’s Programs At Scarsdale Library SCARSDALE, N.Y. -- The Scarsdale Library has a full week of activities for children and the entire family, including origami to celebrate the Chinese New Year. Start the week with an advanced crafts program for children ages 7 and up on Monday, Feb. 1. Class begins at 4 p.m. Registration is required. Family Game Night will be held on Monday, Feb. 1 at 6:30 p.m. Library Playdate, a time for free play for children ages 2-5, will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 2 at 10:30 p.m. The weekly Traditional Tuesday Storytime will feature stories and rhymes designed specifically for ages 3-5 on Feb. 2. T…

by Karin Carrasco

01/27/2016

Real Estate

Westchester County Attracting Millennials As NYC Rent Increases WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- With rental prices in New York City increasing, the demand for rental housing is increasing in southern Westchester County, reports The Wall Street Journal. Real-estate researcher Reis Inc. is projecting an almost 3 percent growth in rental units this year due to Westchester County's close proximity to rail lines for commuters to travel to New York City and Fairfield County, The Wall Street Journal said. There are currently plans for a new 6-story, 71-unit luxury rental development in New Rochelle for commuter and millennials, The Wall Street Journal reported. …

by Karin Carrasco

01/27/2016

Schools

Elmsford PTA Raises Money With Annual Winter Carnival ELMSFORD, N.Y. -- The Elmsford PTA is holding its Winter Carnival in the Alice E. Grady Gymnasium on Friday, Jan. 29. This family-centered event is being run in support of the children of the Elmsford Union Free School District and all proceeds will be used to support student programming generously provided by the Elmsford PTA. There will be games, prizes, and food available. The PTA works hard to support our students through contributions to special assemblies, class trips, and innovative and exciting events at our schools. Carnival will be held from 6-9 p.m. Click here for more inform…

by Karin Carrasco

01/27/2016

Lifestyle

Happy Birthday To Hastings' Keith Olbermann HASTINGS, N.Y. -- Happy birthday to Hastings' Keith Olbermann. Olbermann, a Hastings-on-Hudson native, turns 57 on Wednesday, Jan. 27. Olbermann, a sports and political commentator and writer, attended Hackley School in Tarrytown. This is where he began his broadcasting career as a sports announcer. Olbermann spent 20 years in sports journalism before moving on to politics. His recent work included hosting his own show on MSNBC, "Countdown with Keith Olbermann," where he became known for his liberal viewpoint. Olbermann returned to ESPN to host a late-night show called "O…

by Karin Carrasco

01/27/2016

Events

Westport Country Playhouse Presents Reading Of 'Scotland Road' WESTPORT, Conn. -- The Westport Country Playhouse will present a Script in Hand playreading of “Scotland Road,” a mystery/thriller involving a woman who may be a survivor of the Titanic, on Monday, Feb. 8. The story takes place in the last decade of the twentieth century, when a beautiful young woman in nineteenth-century clothing is found floating on an iceberg in the middle of the North Atlantic, saying only one word: Titanic. She is rescued and taken to an isolated spot on the coast of Maine where an expert on the sinking of the liner interrogates her. His goal is to crack her story, get …

by Karin Carrasco

01/27/2016

Events

Master Class Series At Scarsdale Library Features Cellist Alan Harris SCARSDALE, N.Y. -- The Hoff-Barthelson Music School master class series continues with distinguished cellist Alan Harris at the Scarsdale Public Library on Sunday, Feb. 7.Harris will coach Hoff-Barthelson Music School cello students. The public is invited to attend and observe the master class free of charge Harris has conducted numerous master classes in cello performance and chamber music throughout the United States, Japan and Australia. Harris has concertized with the Cleveland Quartet, Gidon Kremer, Pinchas Zukerman, and many more. Class begins at 2 p.m. Scarsdale Public Library is a…

by Karin Carrasco

01/27/2016

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