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Cassandra Huerta

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Police & Fire

Westport Man Charged With Threatening After Domestic Violence Complaint WESTPORT, Conn. -- A 37-year-old Westport man was charged with second-degree threatening after a domestic violence complaint Tuesday, police said. Officers responded to a complaint where the victim had reportedly left the house after a threat was made against that person by the suspect, Matthew Carlson, police said. Officers arrested Carlson after he arrived at the location, police said. Carlson was unable to post bond and was issued a court date of Aug. 25 at Norwalk Court.

by Cassandra Huerta

08/26/2015

Schools

Ossining School District Undergoes Summer Renovations OSSINING, N.Y. -- The Ossining Union Free School District has been doing extensive renovations this summer at Anne M. Dorner Middle School and Roosevelt School. The work is scheduled to be completed before school starts next month. At AMD, the district is completing the third phase of construction that is funded by a bond voters approved a few years ago. The work completed over the summer includes: * Enlarging the cafeteria and adding windows in one wall to let natural light in. * Redoing the kitchen and server area. * Renovating the nurse’s office to make it more accessible. *Finishing o…

by Cassandra Huerta

08/26/2015

Neighbors

Empire City Casino Donates 300 Bags To Yonkers' 'Backpack To School' Drive YONKERS, N.Y. -- The City of Yonkers hosts its fourth annual "Backpack to School" drive to collect school supplies for elementary students in need, and received a much-needed boost with a donation of 300 backpacks from Empire City Casino. Getting new clothes, shoe and school supplies is a necessity for students, but for many, it can be a financial burden. According to statistics provided by the National Retail Federation, the average parent spends hundreds of dollars on back-to-school items, including $101.18 on school supplies, $355.76 on clothing and shoes and $212.35 on electro…

by Cassandra Huerta

08/26/2015

Sports

Fairfield U's Kendra Landy Loves Hoops, Moves From Soccer To Hard Court FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- Kendra Landy, an incoming Fairfield University freshman, has finally chosen a sport to focus on, after having given them all a try, including soccer, gymnastics, swimming, track, softball and basketball. “I get bored easily so it’s nice to have something to do,” Landy said. “I was excited to play basketball every time it came around because it was one of my favorites.” Basketball might have been one of Landy’s favorites growing up, but it was not the sport she always focused on. At Mercy High School, in Middletown, Conn., Landy was one of the best soccer players in t…

by Cassandra Huerta

08/25/2015

Neighbors

Corporations Beautify Parks Through Westchester's Adopt-a-park GREENBURGH, N.Y. -- Friends of Westchester County Parks announced that L.L. Bean and Fujifilm Holdings America Corp. have adopted county parks as part of their commitment to enhance and maintain parkland in the community. Westchester County’s Adopt-a-Park program promotes public involvement in the maintenance, improvement and support of the nearly 18,000-acre Westchester County Park system. “I am thrilled that L.L. Bean has joined the Adopt-a-Park effort to help make our parks the best they can be,” Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino said. “I also want to thank Fujifilm for its c…

by Cassandra Huerta

08/25/2015

Politics

Yonkers' Abreu Calls For Inspection Of Cooling Towers In County YONKERS, N.Y. -- County legisator candidate Piedad Abreu called on the Astorino administration to inspect for the Legionella bacteria. all county-owned facilities in Yonkers and around Westchester, as well as buildings that the county rents for various services and programs, “Westchester residents and county employees deserve immediate action by appropriate County departments to ensure that the buildings in which they visit or work in are safe from Legionnaires’ disease,” said Abreu, a local business owner and community leader. “Besides conducting inspections as quickly as possible," …

by Cassandra Huerta

08/25/2015

Schools

Southern Westchester Boces Center Offers New 'Career Starter' Classes HARRISON, N.Y. -- The Southern Westchester BOCES Center for Adult and Community Services is offering a wide range of “career starter” courses this fall. These classes are ideal for professionals seeking advancement and up-to-date certification in their careers and those who may be seeking new occupations, as well as new immigrants looking to perfect their English language capabilities or update their skills for the American workforce. In addition to preparing Westchester residents for employment in a number of growing sectors and boosting their earning power, the center is also looking to 2…

by Cassandra Huerta

08/25/2015

Politics

Gov. Malloy Names Stamford's Brian Durand As Chief Of Staff STAMFORD, Conn. -- Gov. Dannel P. Malloy announced that Brian Durand, who was raised in Stamford and currently serves as the governor's deputy chief of staff, will replace outgoing chief of staff Mark Ojakian beginning Monday, Sept. 28. Durand has served as deputy chief of staff since 2012 and previously worked at the Office of Policy and Management. “Brian Durand has been a trusted friend and adviser since I first began working with him in 2004,” Malloy said. “He has excelled at every challenge and task he has been presented with, and I look forward to continuing to work with him in his n…

by Cassandra Huerta

08/25/2015

News

Greenburgh Town Board OKs Affordable Housing Manager GREENBURGH, N.Y. -- The Greenburgh Town Board approved a resolution on Friday authorizing the town supervisor to sign an agreement with an affordable housing company, Marathon, to manage 54 one and two-bedroom units of affordable housing for families. In 2011, the county closed WestHELP, a homeless shelter off Knollwood Road. WestHELP was built on the grounds of Westchester Community College in Greenburgh by Andrew Cuomo (when his father was governor). According to an agreement made in 1990, the town has rights to the property for 30 years commencing upon the termination of the WestHELP lea…

by Cassandra Huerta

08/25/2015

Neighbors

Community Fund of Darien Supports AmeriCares Norwalk Clinic DARIEN, Conn. -- The Community Fund of Darien has awarded a $25,000 grant to the Bob Macauley AmeriCares Free Clinic of Norwalk to support free primary care services for low-income children and adults without health insurance. Founded in 1994, the clinic serves more than 800 residents of Norwalk and surrounding towns. Patients receive comprehensive health services, including lab work, medication and diagnostic testing, all at no cost. “We have been a longtime supporter of AmeriCares because of all the great work they do,” said Carrie Bernier, The Community Fund of Darien executive direc…

by Cassandra Huerta

08/24/2015

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