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Students, Others Can Volunteer As Dutchess County AARP Tax Aides Students, Others Can Volunteer As Dutchess County AARP Tax Aides
Students, Others Can Volunteer As Dutchess County AARP Tax Aides DUTCHESS COUNTY, N.Y. -- Volunteers for the 2016 tax preparation season are needed to help seniors and individuals on low incomes across Dutchess County in filing their returns. Do you enjoy working with numbers? Have a facility with personal tax preparation and computers? Enjoy meeting people?  These are just a few of the attributes that embody AARP Tax-Aide volunteers. While it is not necessary to be an accountant, the Tax Aides should be comfortable preparing taxes online, as well as be available to attend free training AARP Foundation will provide. In addition, the volunteers need to …

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Events
Shop 138 Vendors At Paramus Catholic Fall Craft Show Shop 138 Vendors At Paramus Catholic Fall Craft Show
Shop 138 Vendors At Paramus Catholic Fall Craft Show PARAMUS, N.J. -- Holiday shopping is going to be robust Sunday at a Catholic School in Paramus when 138 vendors take over. The juried arts and crafts fair will features such merchandise as stained and  painted glass, wooden signs and pottery, ceramics, apparel, quilts, turned wood pens and inlaid cutting boards, soaps, candles, pet items, florals, sports theme birdhouses, decoupage, hand painted slates and crocks, all types of jewelry, fiber, hand painted ornaments, photography and more.  The Paramus Catholic Parents Council is sponsoring the fair, along with a cafe, offering breakfast and …

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Holiday Party At Sherman's Old Store Museum Draws Crowds Holiday Party At Sherman's Old Store Museum Draws Crowds
Holiday Party At Sherman's Old Store Museum Draws Crowds SHERMAN, Conn. --The Old Store Museum & Gift Shop at Sherman Historical Society held its holiday party this past weekend.The festive event gave visitors a chance to get a head start on holiday shopping and other purchases. The Old Store Museum & Gift Shop is open April through December. Hours are Thursdays through Sundays from noon to 4 p.m. For more information, call 860-350-3475 or visit its website. 

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Laughter In Store For Danbury Italian Club Dinner Laughter In Store For Danbury Italian Club Dinner
Laughter In Store For Danbury Italian Club Dinner DANBURY, Conn. -- A pair of comedians from stage, TV and film will be in Danbury on Friday at the Amerigo Vespucci Lodge dinner.  "Comedy Night at Anthony's Lake Club" brings Steven Scott, from Comedy Central, whose vocal talents include voices of many celebrities.  Also appearing is Rich Francese, from "Last Comic Standing," and many TV shows, and the film,  "Night at the Roxy." Additionally, he is a former writer for  "Saturday Night Live." Tickets to the buffet dinner, with wine, dessert and coffee ($45) are available by calling (203)-417-3919 or …

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Does Your Kid Want To Be In Ossining Production Of 'Annie'? Does Your Kid Want To Be In Ossining Production Of 'Annie'?
Does Your Kid Want To Be In Ossining Production Of 'Annie'? OSSINING, N.Y. -- Registration has begun for kids interested in being in the musical "Annie" at a performance school in Ossining. Children, first- to ninth-graders, and preschool age (4 and 5) are eligible to sign up for  Mike Risko Music School's Winter 2017 Production.  They will learn about musical theater, including voice and acting instruction, and helping with costumes, props and set design in the program. It culminates with multiple, end-of-the-season performances in May. Rehearsals begin in January. For more information, call the school at 914-762-8757.

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Schools
Register Now For Norwalk Screening Of Education Documentary Register Now For Norwalk Screening Of Education Documentary
Register Now For Norwalk Screening Of Education Documentary NORWALK, Conn. -- Teachers, community members and advocates for education are invited to attend a screening and panel discussion  of "Most Likely to Succeed" on Monday in Norwalk. The documentary examines the history of education in the United States, revealing its shortcomings of conventional education methods in today's innovative world. It is being presented by Connecticut Coalition for Achievement Now, a statewide education advocacy group. About the film The current educational system in the United States was developed a century ago during the rise of the industrial age and …

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Politics
Trump May Choose Advisers From Connecticut Trump May Choose Advisers From Connecticut
Trump May Choose Advisers From Connecticut FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- President-elect Donald Trump could potentially choose some of his advisers from Connecticut, according to the Connecticut Post.Trump confidants that were mentioned as being on the shortlist of possible aides include, Larry Kudlow of Redding, syndicated columnist, conservative commentator, economic analyst and television personality. Linda McMahon of Greenwich, founder of the Stamford-based WWE and a former Republican candidate for Senate. Ben Proto, Trump's state campaign director, a Stratford lawyer and GOP delegate. Kudlow spoke this week at the New Canaan Libra…

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Cat Found In Yonkers Cat Found In Yonkers
Cat Found In Yonkers YONKERS, N.Y. -- A cat was found and brought to a city animal shelter Monday night, according to Lost Pets of Westchester County on Facebook. She reportedly followed an individual home Monday night who then posted the notice on Facebook, according to the post. There is no contact information for the small cat with a tortoise shell coat, white paws and chest. Contact the Yonkers Animal Shelter for information at (914) 377-6730.

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Police & Fire
Danbury Police Bust Suspected Drug Dealer In Parking Lot Danbury Police Bust Suspected Drug Dealer In Parking Lot
Danbury Police Bust Suspected Drug Dealer In Parking Lot DANBURY, Conn.-- A Danbury man was arrested on suspicion of selling drugs Wednesday night at a Mill Plain parking lot, according to police. Police and FBI investigators arrested  Ivan Rojas-Dominguez, 41, of Danbury, after a warrant was issued by Danbury Superior Court for for search and seizure of Rojas-Dominguez' home and car, police said. Police sought the warrant following an investigation after receiving citizen complaints that he was selling illegal drugs in Danbury, according to police. Investigators conducted surveillance and reportedly observed Rojas-Dominguez engage in illegal dr…

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Police & Fire
City Sued By Yonkers Firefighters To Stop Lowe's City Sued By Yonkers Firefighters To Stop Lowe's
City Sued By Yonkers Firefighters To Stop Lowe's YONKERS, N.Y. -- City firefighters want the Supreme Court to prevent a Lowe's home improvement store from going into Ridge Hill shopping center until construction is done or planned of a new firehouse, according to lohud. The union, Local 628 I.A.F.F, is suing to prevent officials in Yonkers from giving a certificate of occupancy for the store currently going up, said the report. Firefighters are "not in danger from any building" at the plaza, Yonkers fire Commissioner Robert Sweeney told lohud. Click here for the lohud story.

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