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North Rockland Food Pantry Needs Turkeys North Rockland Food Pantry Needs Turkeys
North Rockland Food Pantry Needs Turkeys NORTH ROCKLAND, N.Y. - Not going to use your free turkey from ShopRite?The North Rockland Food Pantry will put it to good use. The pantry is sending out a call for donations this Thanksgiving, with a particular need for turkeys.  If you want to donate your turkey from ShopRite, e-mail northrockalndfoodpantry@gmail.com with the name and phone number attached to your ShopRite Price Plus Card and include a message stating you will be donating your turkey.  The pantry will then go to the store and pick it up for you.

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Easton's Zoologist-Turned-Cop Leaving For Conservation Job Easton's Zoologist-Turned-Cop Leaving For Conservation Job
Easton's Zoologist-Turned-Cop Leaving For Conservation Job EASTON, Conn. - After five years with the Easton Police Department, Officer Glen Fergason, is turning in his badge and going to work for the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, the Easton Courier said. Fergason, dubbed "Easton’s chief resident zoologist," will be be a conservation officer for the state, the Courier said. "We would like to take this opportunity to say good luck to one of our own. Officer Glen Fergason has accepted a position with the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection," the Easton Police Department said in a Facebo…

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Shelton's Huntington Congregational Church To Host Holiday Fair Shelton's Huntington Congregational Church To Host Holiday Fair
Shelton's Huntington Congregational Church To Host Holiday Fair SHELTON, Conn. - The Huntington Congregational Church in Shelton will hold its Pumpkin & Holly Fair this Friday and Saturday.The church will be selling pies, decorations, potpourri, needlework, gourmet food baskets and many other crafts and foods. Or you can stop by for a hearty meal of soup, chili and other delectables in the Harvest Cafe. There will also be a raffle. Located at 19 Church St., the fair will be open from 5:30 to 8 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 20, and 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 21.  For more information on the fair see the poster here.

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Dutchess County Commissioner Named For Merged Departments Dutchess County Commissioner Named For Merged Departments
Dutchess County Commissioner Named For Merged Departments POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. -- Dutchess County Executive Marc Molinaro has appointed Henry M. Kurban, to lead the new Department of Behavioral and Community Health as the merger of the Departments of Health and Mental Hygiene is completed at the start of 2016. Kurban will serve as Dutchess County’s first Commissioner of Behavioral and Community Health following confirmation by the Dutchess County Legislature. Kurban will join the Dutchess County Department of Behavioral and Community Health (DBCH) after having served most recently as Health Director for the Florida Department of Health – Charlotte Cou…

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Balloon Pill Touted As Newest Weight-Loss Remedy Balloon Pill Touted As Newest Weight-Loss Remedy
Balloon Pill Touted As Newest Weight-Loss Remedy There could be a new weight loss miracle pill on the market, if an article on WebMD is correct. According to the article, researchers are looking for a way that consumers might be able to swallow a single pill to have a similar effect as a gastric bypass.  The report says that overseas trials are underway.  "Once swallowed, this capsule descends into the stomach, where its shell dissolves. The released balloon is then pumped up with buffered distilled water via the catheter, which is removed through the mouth," WebMD reports. The pill has only been tested in a small setting, the…

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Westport EMS Looks To Community For Help To Replace Ambulances Westport EMS Looks To Community For Help To Replace Ambulances
Westport EMS Looks To Community For Help To Replace Ambulances WESTPORT, Conn. -- Nearly 2,500 calls are answered every year by the Westport Volunteer Emergency Medical Service, and it needs help to do it."This year's appeal is particularly urgent," said WVEMS President Yves Cantin. "We had planned on just replacing a 12-year-old ambulance, but due to unforeseen mechanical problems, a second ambulance needs immediate replacement at an additional cost of $175,000."  The Westport EMS holds an annual fundraising campaign as it is not funded by Westport tax dollars and so depends on the donations from the community. The money raised is u…

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Sen. McLachlan To Host Turkey Drive In Danbury Sen. McLachlan To Host Turkey Drive In Danbury
Sen. McLachlan To Host Turkey Drive In Danbury DANBURY, Conn. - To help homeless people and families in need in the greater Danbury area, Sen. Mike McLachlan will host a Turkey Drive on Wednesday, Nov. 18.The drive will take place from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. outside of Stop and Shop at the Mill Plain Center on Lake Avenue.  McLachlan’s Turkey Drive will benefit Jericho Partnership, Inc. Frozen turkeys are preferred.  For more information, contact Peggy Tibbals at 1 (800) 842-1421.

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Molinaro Hosts Q&A Session With Dutchess County Seniors Molinaro Hosts Q&A Session With Dutchess County Seniors
Molinaro Hosts Q&A Session With Dutchess County Seniors WAPPINGER, N.Y. - Last week, Dutchess County Executive Marc Molinaro hosted a Q&A session with local residents as the Office for the Aging hosted a morning of seminars for seniors.  The seminar was held to inform them about everything from exercise and housing options, to health and benefits information.  Information about all of the Office for the Aging's numerous offerings is available online.

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Author Erica Jong Speaks About First Book In A Decade At Westport Library Author Erica Jong Speaks About First Book In A Decade At Westport Library
Author Erica Jong Speaks About First Book In A Decade At Westport Library WESTPORT, Conn. - On Thursday, Nov. 19, author Erica Jong will be at the Westport Public Library to discuss her first new book in over 10 years, "Fear of Dying".  Over 40 years ago, Jong’s novel "Fear of Flying" challenged views of love, marriage and sex. She wrote about what women really feel and desire. It became an international best seller and is considered a classic by many scholars.  In "Fear of Dying," Jong delivers a new perspective about love, desire, and loss.  “I’ve always wanted to write the books for women that didn’t yet exist, so I thought, I ha…

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Nyack Man Dons Firefighting Gear On Navy Aircraft Carrier Nyack Man Dons Firefighting Gear On Navy Aircraft Carrier
Nyack Man Dons Firefighting Gear On Navy Aircraft Carrier NYACK, N.Y. -- During a drill on the USS Ronald Reagan, Personnel Specialist Seaman Joseph Tribuzio of Nyack put on his firefighting gear and went to work as the ship continues on it's mission in the East China Sea. The USS Ronald Reagan is the U.S. Navy's only forward-deployed aircraft carrier, the Ronald Reagan and its air wing, Carrier Air Wing 5, provide a combat-ready force that protects and defends the collective maritime interests of the U.S. and its allies and partners in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. 

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