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Police & Fire
Man Had Cocaine, Concentrated Cannabis In Nyack, Police Say Man Had Cocaine, Concentrated Cannabis In Nyack, Police Say
Man Had Cocaine, Concentrated Cannabis In Nyack, Police Say NYACK, N.Y. --A Nanuet man accused of urinating on a public street early Saturday in Nyack was then charged with drug possession, according to the Orangetown Police Department.Thomas McLoughlin, 28, was arrested at 3:13 a.m. after he was observed by police allegedly urinating in public on Artopee Way in Nyack, the report said. He was allegedly found to be in possession of a quantity of cocaine and a quantity of concentrated cannabis, according to police. McLoughlin was taken to police headquarters, where he was processed and charged with two counts of seventh-degree possession of a controll…

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Events
Kids Craft Crusts In Colonial Cookery Wilton Workshop Kids Craft Crusts In Colonial Cookery Wilton Workshop
Kids Craft Crusts In Colonial Cookery Wilton Workshop WILTON, Conn. -- A lattice crust pie recipe used in Colonial Times in Connecticut will be prepared in an upcoming kids' cooking program at the Wilton Historical Society.The Colonial Cookery and Customs for Kids series opens Saturday, Nov. 19 with "Pattypan Pie with Lattice Crust." Children in grades 4-8 will prepare the recipe and also learn about colonial manners, morals and way of life in this program. Pattypan squash is a variety of summer squash notable for its small size, round and shallow shape, and scalloped edges. Lattice crust, a decorative criss-crossing of pastry strips…

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Lifestyle
Smokey Robinson, CeeLo Green To Entertain At Gala For Norwalk's MMRF Smokey Robinson, CeeLo Green To Entertain At Gala For Norwalk's MMRF
Smokey Robinson, CeeLo Green To Entertain At Gala For Norwalk's Mmrf NORWALK, Conn. -- Grammy Award-winning singers Smokey Robinson and CeeLo Green along with NBC’s "America’s Got Talent" host Nick Cannon will join the Norwalk-based Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation at its Annual Fall Gala on Saturday, Oct. 29 in Old Greenwich. Philanthropists and Greenwich residents Anne and David Ogilvy will be presented with the foundation's Spirit of Hope Award.  The award is given annually to patients, caregivers, family members or advocates who inspire hope through their resilience, perseverance and dedication to the foundation and its mission, said a rele…

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Police & Fire
Ex-Dutchess County Legislator Sentenced In Teen Sex Abuse Ex-Dutchess County Legislator Sentenced In Teen Sex Abuse
Ex-Dutchess County Legislator Sentenced In Teen Sex Abuse CANTON, N.Y. -- Former Dutchess County Legislator Michael Kelsey was sentenced on Friday, Oct. 21, in the sex abuse of two teens, according to Time Warner Cable. Kelsey was sentenced to seven years in state prison, with 10 years of post-release supervision, according to Time Warner Cable. Keley was found guilty on five counts in May, said the report. To see the Time Warner Cable News report, click here.

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Business
Health-Care Firm Pays Price For Anti-Haitian Pennysaver Ad Health-Care Firm Pays Price For Anti-Haitian Pennysaver Ad
Health-Care Firm Pays Price For Anti-Haitian Pennysaver Ad NANUET, N.Y. -- The Pennysaver and Interim Heatlhcare Inc. of Greater New York have to pay for placing its "no haitians need apply for a nursing position ad," lohud.com reported.The payment is $4,000 annually for a minimum of three years into a fund for college scholarships, lohud.com said. The companies will also be under monitoring by the New York state Attorney General's Office with regards to ads going forward and employee protection, per agreements reached with the Rockland Human Rights Commission, according to lohud.com The Rockland Negro College fund will handle administrat…

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Events
Viking Warrior Puppets Battle Forces Of Evil On Carmel Stage Viking Warrior Puppets Battle Forces Of Evil On Carmel Stage
Viking Warrior Puppets Battle Forces Of Evil On Carmel Stage CARMEL, N.Y. -- Viking warrior puppets are ready to do battle in Carmel.The Arts on the Lake Hawk Rock Theater  will present "Beowulf" at the Arts Friday and Saturday, Nov. 4-5, at Lake Carmel Arts Center. "Beowulf," written by an unknown Anglo-Saxon poet,  is the ancient story of one man’s struggle against the forces of evil, set in Denmark and Geatland, the southern portion of today’s Sweden.  It follows the exploits of the heroic Viking warrior, Beowulf, as he wages battle against frightening demons and a fire-breathing dragon.  The epic poem was neglected until 1936…

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Neighbors
Greenwich Youth Football Competes Off The Field In Virtual Food Drive Greenwich Youth Football Competes Off The Field In Virtual Food Drive
Greenwich Youth Football Competes Off The Field In Virtual Food Drive GREENWICH, Conn. -- A virtual food drive to help out a local social service organization is relying on the generosity of Greenwich citizens.Greenwich Youth Football League and Greenwich Jr United Way have partnered to support Neighbor to Neighbor. The public can help by making donations on the GJrUW page on the "Amp Your Good" website through Nov. 23. An end-of-the-season award will go to the football team in whose name most pounds of food has been donated. The teams are North Mianus Bulldogs, Cos Cob Crushers, Putnam Generals, BANC Raiders, Riverside Gators and Glenville Maverick…

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Schools
New Iona Dorm Opens In New Rochelle With City-Style Apartments, Stores New Iona Dorm Opens In New Rochelle With City-Style Apartments, Stores
New Iona Dorm Opens In New Rochelle With City-Style Apartments, Stores NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. -- A striking glass tower that houses lounges on every floor is a striking feature of a new dormitory for 300-plus students at Iona College in New Rochelle.The top floor boasts views of the Long Island Sound, New Rochelle and the college campus. It feels like living in an like an upscale city apartment. Better still, students say, it's like living in a hotel. Builder E.W. Howell, faculty, students, college and elected officials celebrated the grand opening recently of North Avenue Residence Hall. Located at 715 North Ave., it is a seven-story, 100,000-square-foot residen…

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Police & Fire
Police: Body Of Missing Shelton Man Discovered On His Property Police: Body Of Missing Shelton Man Discovered On His Property
Police: Body Of Missing Shelton Man Discovered On His Property updated: SHELTON, Conn. -- An investigation is underway into the death of a 56-year-old Shelton man whose body was discovered Sunday on his Longfellow Road property, police said. At about 11:45 a.m. Sunday, the mother of Theodore Bortnick alerted police around 11:45 a.m. that she awoke Sunday morning and could not locate her son, Theodore Bortnick, police said.  Officers responded to 70 Longfellow Road in Shelton and canvassed the area, police said. They found Bortnick's body in a drainage ravine on the property, police said.  The Connecticut State Police Major Crime team responded to proc…

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Business
Attorneys At White Plains Firm Honored As 'Super Lawyers' Attorneys At White Plains Firm Honored As 'Super Lawyers'
Attorneys At White Plains Firm Honored As 'Super Lawyers' WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- Attorneys at a White Plains law firm have been included on the "2016 New York Metro Super Lawyers" list.The selection of Harrington, Ocko & Monk, LLP, in White Plains and New York City, was based on peer recognition and professional achievements. Included are the firm's founding partners, Kevin J. Harrington, Robert S. Ocko and Glenn A. Monk and attorneys, Adam G. Greenberg, I. Paul Howansky, Melissa Cintron, Dawn M. Foster, Michael W. Freudenberg, John T.A. Rosenthal and Joan S. Silverman.  In addition, Matthew R. Bremner has been selected to the "2…

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