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Felon Arrested In Norwalk On Weapons, Heroin Charges Felon Arrested In Norwalk On Weapons, Heroin Charges
Felon Arrested In Norwalk On Weapons, Heroin Charges NORWALK, Conn. -- A convicted felon was arrested on weapons and drug charges Monday after police saw him conduct a drug transaction in Ryan Park, according to police.Investigators conducting a surveillance of Ryan Park observed Hopeton "Hot Daddy" Marsh allegedly conduct a narcotics transaction, police said. He then got into his vehicle and drove away, police said. That's when investigators initiated a traffic stop and allegedly found Marsh to be in possession of 16 bags of heroin, according to police. Investigators then located a loaded 9mm pistol with an altered serial number in…
Money Magazine Ranks Greenwich Among Best Places To Live Money Magazine Ranks Greenwich Among Best Places To Live
Money Magazine Ranks Greenwich Among Best Places To Live GREENWICH, Conn. -- Anyone who's been to Greenwich would not be surprised to learn that the "Gold Coast" town made the No. 40 spot in Money magazine's "Best Places to Live in 2016."With its prime suburban location, "just 30 miles north of midtown Manhattan," Greenwich is home to many hedge funds and financial firms, hence high-paying jobs, said Money magazine. Much income is needed, said the Money magazine report, noting how the town's median income for a family was $136,032 in 2014, adding, "You need every bit of that paycheck" to live there. Accordin…
Happy Birthday To New Rochelle's Joseph DioGuardi Happy Birthday To New Rochelle's Joseph DioGuardi
Happy Birthday To New Rochelle's Joseph DioGuardi NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. -- Happy birthday to New Rochelle's Joseph J. DioGuardi. DioGuardi, a certified public accountant and Republican politician, was born Sept. 20, 1940. DioGuardi's father, Joseph Sr., immigrated to the United States from Greci, Italy. The family traces its roots to the Arbëreshë minority in Italy. His father eventually established a grocery and vegetable store in East Bronx. The family moved to Westchester County in 1957.  Joseph Sr. married Grace Paparella on Jan. 8, 1939, and the couple settled in Orchard Hills in White Plains. Joseph J. is the oldest of three DioGuardi…
State Denies Request To Stop Bus Changes In Ramapo Central Schools State Denies Request To Stop Bus Changes In Ramapo Central Schools
State Denies Request To Stop Bus Changes In Ramapo Central Schools RAMAPO, N.Y. -- Attempts by parents of students who attend private schools to have the bus changes in the Ramapo Central School District reversed on a temporary basis have been denied by the state, according to lohud.com.The new transportation policy was enacted last week in the district, reported lohud.com. The group wanted the changes because it believes alternatives that impact a lot of students were not explored, said the lohud.comreport. The stay was requested until MaryEllen Elia, New York's education commissioner, could rule on the group's appeal to the changes, said lohud.com. Elia…
New Police Officer Joins Brookfield's Finest New Police Officer Joins Brookfield's Finest
New Police Officer Joins Brookfield's Finest BROOKFIELD, Conn. -- New police officer Ben Gerstenmaier worked his first shift Satruday beginning a 12-week training program.He will serve in the department's patrol division.
Rutherford Families Get Peace Of Mind For Those Who Wander Rutherford Families Get Peace Of Mind For Those Who Wander
Rutherford Families Get Peace Of Mind For Those Who Wander RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- Imagine a loved one wanders off and he doesn't have the ability to tell someone who he is or where he lives? This is the nightmare some families live with on a regular basis.  Thanks to a new database operated out the Rutherford Police Department, participants can keep tabs on people who wander due to autism, Alzheimer's or any cognitive disability. "Safely Back Home," was introduced in the borough in August and is for all families with a member who tends to stray due to autism, Alzheimer's or any cognitive disability, said the company's President Paul Jetter.…
Early Childhood Alliance Honors Wilton Rep. Lavielle As Kids' Champion Early Childhood Alliance Honors Wilton Rep. Lavielle As Kids' Champion
Early Childhood Alliance Honors Wilton Rep. Lavielle As Kids' Champion WILTON, Conn. -- The Connecticut Early Childhood Alliance is recognizing 29 state legislators as 2016 Children’s Champions, including Rep. Gail Lavielle, R-143, who represents Norwalk, Westport and Wilton. Every year the alliance recognizes legislators for their leadership on issues that impact the well-being of Connecticut's young children in the areas of healthy development, early care and education, nutrition and safety, according to an announcement by the group. “It is important that parents, caregivers and teachers have access to quality resources and essential information in order to …
Fallen Stamford Firefighter Honored At National Memorial Fallen Stamford Firefighter Honored At National Memorial
Fallen Stamford Firefighter Honored At National Memorial STAMFORD, Conn. -- Members of Stamford Firefighters Local 786 were in Colorado Springs this past weekend to honor a local firefighter who made the ultimate sacrifice, adding his hame to a national memorial. Richard Saunders, a 30-year veteran, died of cancer last year. He was 52 and left behind his wife, Cathy; two step-children, Michael and Kelly; two sisters and several nieces and nephews. Saunders name was added to the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) Memorial in Colorado Springs, Colo. The local firefighters presented a flag to members of Saunders family, also present …
Mail Resumed By Morning After Power Outage At White Plains Postal Facility Mail Resumed By Morning After Power Outage At White Plains Postal Facility
Mail Resumed By Morning After Power Outage At White Plains Postal Facility WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- Mail to the U.S. Postal Service's Westchester Processing & Distribution Center was delayed less than a day when it experienced a recent  power outage.  Con Edison had restored power by 9:15 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 10, after the power went out at 5:15 on Sept. 9, at the facility in White Plain, according to Postal Service spokesperson, George B. Flood. "It is important to note that we have high-level contingency plans in place to address emergencies like power outages, flooding, and other severe weather situations," he said, reassuring the public. "U…
Chestnut Ridge Middle School Gets $2.4M In Aid Chestnut Ridge Middle School Gets $2.4M In Aid
Chestnut Ridge Middle School Gets $2.4M In Aid RAMAPO, N.Y. -- Chestnut Ridge Middle School in East Ramapo received a federal grant in the amount of $2.4 million for "college and career readiness," according to lohud.The school is among 39 in New York that are struggling and being given federal grants, according to the report. The middle school, which received the "worst" ranking making it a "priority school," is one of eight in East Ramapo that the state regarded as "troubled" early in 2016, said lohud. The rankings are based on how students performed on state tests along with graduation rates, a…
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