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Events

Wilton Artist With ALS Showcases Art At Norwalk Library NORWALK, Conn. -- The Norwalk Public Library will hold an artist reception on Sunday, Jan. 24 for Wilton artist Karen Condron, who has had her art work featured in the library for the month of January. Condron continues to paint and maintain an active lifestyle despite having been diagnosed with Bulbar-Onset ALS (Lou Gehrig’s disease) in 2013. Now unable to speak, Karen has embraced typing and uses technology like Boogie Board eWriter and various IPad apps, to enable her to communicate effectively. Finding inspiration in Connecticut’s sunrises and pristine waterfront scenes, she has shown…

by Karin Carrasco

01/21/2016

Events

Learn Qigong For Empowerment At South Norwalk Library NORWALK, Conn. -- Learn Qigong for empowerment and joy at a two-day workshop at the South Norwalk Branch Library on Jan. 23 and 30. Magaly Blakz returns with this two workshops that include group healing sessions. Qigong is an ancient Chinese health care system that focuses on physical postures, breathing techniques, and focused intention. Participants can request guidance at any time during the workshop. Blakz is a practitioner and facilitator of Qigong. She is also a professional member of the National Qigong Association. Both sessions will be held from 9:30-11 a.m. The program is free…

by Karin Carrasco

01/21/2016

News

Gain Inspiration To Change Careers At Nyack Library Presentation NYACK, N.Y. -- Get inspired to change careers or learn to fully enjoy retirement at Nyack Library's presentation on Thursday, Jan. 21. Joe Marraccino shares resources and inspiration for those looking to change careers or redirect their energy after retirement. Presentation begins at 7 p.m. Nyack Library is at 59 S. Broadway. Click here to register.

by Karin Carrasco

01/20/2016

News

Assembly Members Organize Opposition To STAR Program Changes ALBANY, N.Y. -- State Assembly members Ken Zebrowski and Sandy Galef, chair of the Assembly Committee on Real Property Taxation, announced their opposition to Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s STAR program proposals which would freeze tax relief growth and switch the program to an income tax credit for new homeowners. Zebrowski represents the 96th Assembly District, which includes the towns of Clarkstown and Haverstraw and portions of the Town of Ramapo, including the villages of Pomona and most of New Hempstead. The two Assembly members said they feel the conversion would cause a burden to new homeowne…

by Karin Carrasco

01/20/2016

Police & Fire

Man Jumps From Roof Of Three-Story Building In Bridgeport BRIDGEPORT, Conn. -- A man was badly injured after jumping from the roof of a three-story apartment building in Bridgeport on Wednesday afternoon, the Connecticut Post said. Witnesses said the man had threatened to jump from the roof of the Junco 6 Supermarket earlier, Connecticut Post said. The man was hospitalized in critical condition in Bridgeport Hospital, the Post said. Click here to read the full Connecticut Post article.

by Karin Carrasco

01/20/2016

Politics

Letter: Yorktown Town Board Is Wrong To Eliminate Public Comment YORKTOWN, N.Y. -- The Yorktown Daily Voice accepts signed and original letters to the editor up to 350 words. Please send letters to yorktown@dailyvoice.com. To the editor: The Yorktown Town Board has decided to diminish the privilege of courtesy of the floor (aka public comment) by moving the one remaining public comment segment from the beginning of the meeting to the end of the meeting. This means that all agenda items will be discussed without prior public comment unless the agenda items are up for public hearing or announced many weeks in advance. Given the fact that board agendas ha…

by Miriam D. Messing Curtin

01/20/2016

Lifestyle

Bronxville Session Focuses On Retirement Health Care Options BRONXVILLE, N.Y.-- Learn the health care options that are available after retirement at the Bronxville Public Library on Saturday. The class is designed for those who are approaching 65 or older and will discuss how health care options change after retirement. The class will be held at 2 p.m. Bronxville Public Library is at 201 Pondfield Road.

by Karin Carrasco

01/20/2016

Politics

Trumbull Police Chief Has Successful First Year On Job TRUMBULL, Conn. -- Trumbull Police Chief Michael Lombardo has had a successful first year on the job, receiving an outstanding evaluation, reported the Trumbull Times. Lombardo became Trumbull’s chief of police after being a unanimous choice by the the Trumbull Police Commission, said Trumbull Times. Lombardo's accomplishments in his first year include NARCAN usage by patrolmen for heroin overdose cases, renovations to the dispatch, records and communication center, new uniforms for officers and creating a police bicycle patrol unit. Click here to read the full Trumbull Times article.

by Karin Carrasco

01/20/2016

Schools

University Of Bridgeport Grad Is Finalist For National Teacher Of The Year BRIDGEPORT, Conn. -- A history teacher at John F. Kennedy High School in Waterbury and a University of Bridgeport graduate has been named a finalist for the 2016 National Teacher of the Year Award. Jahana Hayes, who was named Connecticut Teacher of the Year in October, is one of four finalists announced by the Council of Chief State School Officers. “It’s an incredible honor for an incredible teacher. Ever since she earned her Six Year Degree at UB, Jahana has always exemplified the best in the profession. She is highly dedicated to her students. We are immensely proud of her nomination. W…

by Karin Carrasco

01/20/2016

Lifestyle

Stratford Wellness Center Offers Free Lectures On Health Topics STRATFORD, Conn. -- St. Vincent's is holding free lectures on breastfeeding, COPD, diabetes and women's heart disease in the newly opened Stratford Health and Wellness Center Francis R. Scifo, MD Community Education Room. A Prenatal Learning to Breastfeed class will be held from 10 to noon on Saturday, Jan. 23. Class and parking are free. Managing COPD: Tips and Tools will be held from 1:30-3 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 27. This free class will be presented by Lisa Mariani, BS RRT, Clinical Coordinator, Respiratory Care. A Diabetes Prevention Program will be held on Thursdays. The program is p…

by Karin Carrasco

01/20/2016

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