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Army Veteran Gives Byram Hills High Students Lesson On Prosthetics Army Veteran Gives Byram Hills High Students Lesson On Prosthetics
Army Veteran Gives Byram Hills High Students Lesson On Prosthetics ARMONK, N. Y. -- Byram Hills High School students who are embarking on a project to create 3D-printed prosthetics got a real-life lesson recently from a U.S. Army officer who uses an artificial leg.Retired U.S. Army Lt. Col. Patty Solimene Collins spoke about the challenge of adjusting to a prosthetic leg following an accident, and how she learned to walk and run again.  The visit was coordinated with the launch of the high school's e-Nable Club, part of the global e-Nable Network that works to provide 3D printed prosthetics to children and adults, often for free. Collins said her legs were…

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Dutchess County's Office of Aging Director Will Retire Dutchess County's Office of Aging Director Will Retire
Dutchess County's Office of Aging Director Will Retire POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. -- After more than 26 years with Dutchess County, Mary Kaye Dolan, director of the county's Office for Aging, is retiring in January.Dutchess County Executive Marcus J. Molinaro made the announcement Wednesday. Her last day is Jan. 26. Dolan, who has worked in various roles for Dutchess County and in her current post for about five years, said she plans to remain active in the community. And spend the colder months in Florida.  "I have enjoyed relationships with staff, contractors, volunteers, sponsors and elected officials who, together, have enabled the Office for …

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Police & Fire
Yonkers Man Charged With DWI, Unlicensed Operation Yonkers Man Charged With DWI, Unlicensed Operation
Yonkers Man Charged With DWI, Unlicensed Operation MOUNT PLEASANT, N.Y. -- A Yonkers man is facing driving while intoxicated and unlicensed operation charges after New York State Police stopped the car he was driving Nov. 15 on the Sprain Brook Parkway in Mount Pleasant. Aaron M. Brown, 24, is due Nov. 26 in Mount Pleasant Town Court to answer the felony first-degree aggravated unlicensed operation and misdemeanor driving while intoxicated charges, police said. State troopers stopped his car after seeing it change lanes without a directional signal, police said. While they were talking to Brown, who was the only one in the car, police belie…

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Pack The Pantry This Month At New City Chiropractic Office Pack The Pantry This Month At New City Chiropractic Office
Pack The Pantry This Month At New City Chiropractic Office NEW CITY, N. Y. -- All through November, New City's New Life Chiropractic is offering complimentary health evaluations and spinal screenings for people who bring in a bag of non-perishable food donations. The Pack the Pantry project will benefit Nanuet-based People to People Food Pantry. Donations are welcome at New Life Chiropractic, 132 Park Ave., even for those who don't use its services.  For details, call New Life at (845) 517-0520 or visit the business's website.

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Veteran Shares Stories Of World War II At New Canaan's Waveny Veteran Shares Stories Of World War II At New Canaan's Waveny
Veteran Shares Stories Of World War II At New Canaan's Waveny NEW CANAAN, Conn. -- Residents and guests at Waveny LifeCare in New Canaan enjoyed a special Veterans Day treat when decorated veteran and Waveny resident Anthony Moody shared his stories of World War II's Battle of the Bulge.Moody, who is one of about 30 Waveny residents or adult day care participants who are veterans, shared his stories and showed his service medals and awards with the group this week in honor of Veterans Day. Each veteran on hand for the ceremony in Waveny's Main Street got a personal greeting of thanks from the audience, Waveny officials said. Each branch of the military…

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Police & Fire
Redding Police No Longer Names Those Accused Of Domestic Violence Redding Police No Longer Names Those Accused Of Domestic Violence
Redding Police No Longer Names Those Accused Of Domestic Violence REDDING, CONN. -- Redding Police Chief Douglas Fuchs said his department will no longer release identities of those accused of domestic violence in an effort to guarantee confidentiality of victims, according to The Redding Pilot. Fuchs said the change is meant to reflect changes in state law to assure confidentiality to victims.  Victim's identities often become known, Fuchs said, in the course of identifying those accused of the crime, The Redding Pilot reported. Karen Jarmoc, chief executive officer of the Connecticut Coalition Against Domestic Violence, applauds the move, while noting …

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Police & Fire
Norwalk Police Seek Suspect In Grocery Store Robbery Norwalk Police Seek Suspect In Grocery Store Robbery
Norwalk Police Seek Suspect In Grocery Store Robbery NORWALK, CONN. -- Norwalk police are asking for the public's help in finding the man caught on camera who police say robbed the Krysshana Deli and Grocery on Main Street Tuesday.The man tried to buy items, but when the credit card was declined, he went behind the counter and assaulted the clerk, police said. Then he took money from the cash drawer and ran off, police said. Police released photos of the man shown inside and outside the store. Norwalk police detectives are asking anyone with any information to contact Detective Cisero at (203) 854-3034. Anyone with information can also call t…

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Events
Abilities Expo In Poughkeepsie Highlights Hudson Valley Special Resources Abilities Expo In Poughkeepsie Highlights Hudson Valley Special Resources
Abilities Expo In Poughkeepsie Highlights Hudson Valley Special Resources POUGHKEEPSIE, N. Y. -- The first-ever Abilities Expo event Saturday in Poughkeepsie highlights services and resources available to disabled adults and children throughout the Hudson Valley. From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday in the Falcon Room of Dutchess Community College, more than 20 businesses and organizations offering special goods and/or services to those with disabilities will be on display. Admission is free. Organized by Poughkeepsie-based Abilities First, the event is supported by state and local governments, regional non-profits and agencies involved in enhancing the lives of those…

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Wine, Chocolate Festival In Fishkill Benefits Partners With Parc Wine, Chocolate Festival In Fishkill Benefits Partners With Parc
Wine, Chocolate Festival In Fishkill Benefits Partners With Parc FISHKILL, N. Y. -- More than 40 vendors from throughout Hudson Valley are participating in this year's Hudson Valley Wine and Chocolate Festival on Sunday in Fishkill to benefit adults and children with developmental disabilities.All are invited to sample chocolate, wine, spirits, cider, craft beer, and shop the many items available from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Ramada Conference Center, 542 Route 9. New this year will be chef demonstrations. Sponsored by Partners with Parc, the event cost is $25 in advance and $35 at the door.  For details, call (845)-278-7272 or visit Partners with Parc w…

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Police & Fire
Dover Man Charged With Breaking Victim's Window Dover Man Charged With Breaking Victim's Window
Dover Man Charged With Breaking Victim's Window DOVER, N. Y. -- A Dover man is facing a criminal mischief charge in connection with a Nov. 11 window-breaking incident at a Dover house, New York State Police said.Ryan J. Williams, 32, of Dover, is due Nov. 19 in the Dover Justice Court to answer the misdemeanor fourth-degree criminal mischief complaint, police said. The charge was filed Nov. 17 after a New York State Police investigation, police said. The victim told police his living room window was broken on or about Nov. 11.

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