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Business

The Castle On Post To Celebrate Official Opening in Fairfield FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- Fairfield's new restaurant, The Castle on Post, will hold its official ribbon cutting on Tuesday, Jan. 26. The restaurant's owners are Patrick Clyne, former owner of Black Rock Castle, and Kevin O’Halloran. Clyne moved to the United States from Leitrim, Ireland in 1984 and O'Halloran moved from Dublin, Ireland in 1997. Both eventually settled down in Fairfield to raise their families. Both have managed restaurant bars for a number of years, and most recently, Clyne was the bar manager at the popular Gates Restaurant in New Canaan, which closed in April 2015. O'Halloran…

by Karin Carrasco

01/23/2016

Schools

Former College Admissions Officer Speaks At Eastchester HS Meeting EASTCHESTER, N.Y. -- Learn how students can take full advantage of extracurriculars for college applications on Wednesday, Jan. 27, in the Eastchester High School library. The EHS/EMS joint PTA meeting will feature speaker Keith Berman, a former college admissions officer. He will guide middle school and high school parents on how to get the most out of extracurriculars for their children's college applications. Meeting will be held from 7:45-9:15 p.m.

by Karin Carrasco

01/22/2016

Schools

Wappingers Schools Cancel Saturday's SAT Exam, All School Activities WAPPINGERS, N.Y. -- The SAT exam scheduled at Roy C. Ketcham High School in Wappingers on Saturday, Jan. 23 has been canceled due to inclement weather. Students will be notified as soon as the exam is rescheduled. All school activities also are canceled. Click here for further updates.

by Karin Carrasco

01/22/2016

Events

Research Your Family Tree With Rabbi Bearman In Wilton WILTON, Conn. -- Rabbi Rachel Bearman will lead a class on the work and importance of becoming a family historian at Temple B’nai Chaim in Georgetown on Sunday, Feb. 7. Drawing from her experience of researching her own family’s history for nearly six years, she will share practical tips and tricks for using both well known and more obscure family history resources. Whether you're an experienced family historian or are simply interested in the subject, you'll find this presentation to be both practical and fun. “Family history is all about honoring the stories and adventures, the trials an…

by Karin Carrasco

01/22/2016

Lifestyle

Letter: New Rochelle Girl Scouts In Desperate Need Of Volunteers NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. -- The New Rochelle Daily Voice accepts signed and original letters to the editor up to 350 words. Please send letters to newrochelle@dailyvoice.com. To the editor: How can a girl be motivated to explore her interests in science when she only sees boys on the robotics team at her school? Or how can she set in motion her dream of becoming a leader when opportunity seems like only a buzzword to her? The answer – Girl Scouts. New Rochelle has a shortage of volunteers. We have a list of almost 100 girls waiting to get into a troop, but no volunteers to lead it. Unlike many…

by Pamela I. Anderson CEO, Girl Scouts Heart of the Hudson

01/22/2016

News

Danbury Flooring Company Owner Gets Probation For Filing False Tax Returns DANBURY, Conn. -- A Danbury business owner was sentenced on Thursday to three years of probation for filing false tax returns, Deirdre M. Daly, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut announced. The first six months of Scott Benincasa's probation will be served as home confinement. He was also ordered to perform 120 hours of community service, pay a $15,000 fine, and make full restitution to the IRS. Benincasa and his brother, David Benincasa, 35, were 50 percent owners in Goodhouse Flooring. David Benincasa assisted Scott Benincasa with the daily operations of the business,…

by Karin Carrasco

01/21/2016

Neighbors

Blood Donations Urgently Needed By The Red Cross PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y. -- The American Red Cross asks blood donors, especially those with O, AB, B negative and A negative, to donate blood in Pleasantville on Feb. 2 and 3. Blood donations are needed now and throughout the winter to maintain a sufficient blood supply for patients in need. Heather Von Glahn, 8-year-old daughter’s leukemia diagnosis, inspired her to make the commitment to give blood regularly. “I’ve seen blood save her life at least 10 times,” said Von Glahn. “When friends and family ask what they can do for my daughter, I tell them to donate blood. It matters so much.” A…

by Karin Carrasco

01/21/2016

Neighbors

Snow Postpones Weston Historical Society Tequila Tasting WESTON, Conn. -- The tequila tasting benefit scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 23 at the Weston Historical Society has been postponed to Saturday, March 12 due to the impending snowstorm. The Weston Historical Society has teamed with Diageo’s Don Julio Brand to present its second annual tasting. There will be a tequila ambassador who will present the tasting. The event will be catered by Marcia Selden Catering & Events. Tasting costs $70 per person. In addition, members of the society receive a free raffle ticket worth $10. Proceeds will go to the Weston Historical Society. The event is fr…

by Karin Carrasco

01/21/2016

Police & Fire

Safita In Fairfield Broken Into Wednesday Night FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- A restaurant in Fairfield was broken into late Wednesday night, the Connecticut Post said. The alarm at Middle Eastern restaurant Safita went off around 10:15 p.m., the Connecticut Post said. The cash register and a hammer was found on the floor, as well as a broken window, but it appears nothing was taken, according to Connecticut Post. Click here to read the full Connecticut Post article.

by Karin Carrasco

01/21/2016

Business

Wilton Chamber Of Commerce Reception Introduces New Executive Director WILTON, Conn. -- The Wilton Chamber of Commerce is hosting a meet-and-greet opportunity to allow local business leaders to network with potential partners, colleagues and friends on Thursday, Jan 21. Chamber members and their guests can connect other, make valuable contacts, learn about new local business developments, and meet the chamber's new executive director, Debra Hanson. Bankwell will host an evening of cocktails and hors d’oeuvres. All are invited to attend, and this event is open to the public. Event admission is $20 for members and their guests, and $25 for future members. Th…

by Karin Carrasco

01/21/2016

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