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Here Are Five Places You'll Scream For Ice Cream In Northern Westchester Here Are Five Places You'll Scream For Ice Cream In Northern Westchester
Here Are Five Places You'll Scream For Ice Cream In Northern Westchester There is no shortage of places to scream for ice cream in northern Westchester County. Here's the scoop on five you might try. Longford's Own-Made Ice Cream, 4 Elm Place, Rye: Ice cream, sorbet, and frozen yogurt are served at this shop. Longford's also has a shop in Larchmont and a wholesale facility in Stamford, Connecticut. The ice cream is "Such good quality. It's so good. We're very local. We're a small business so we do a lot in the community. We donate ice cream to events. A lot of families love our ice cream. We do cakes as well," a shop employee Emily Topp told Daily Voice. She sa…

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These Are Five Delis You'll Want To Drop By In Fairfield County These Are Five Delis You'll Want To Drop By In Fairfield County
These Are Five Delis You'll Want To Drop By In Fairfield County When your appetite calls for a custom sandwich carefully layered with wafer-thin cold cuts, meatballs, chicken parmesan and an endless array of hearty options, here are five delis to try in Fairfield County.  Giacomo's Italian Deli, 1100 Hope St., Stamford: An Italian deli with in-house seating, hot and cold specialty dishes and of course, customized heroes. They offer free delivery. Alex Delmar of Stamford told Daily Voice some items she orders here. "They have a good hot buffet that I have packed up and saved for dinner, sausage and peppers, chicken scarpariello" and for dinner…

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Owner Of New Fitness, Yoga Studio In Ridgefield Has Large Social Media Following Owner Of New Fitness, Yoga Studio In Ridgefield Has Large Social Media Following
Owner Of New Fitness, Yoga Studio In Ridgefield Has Large Social Media Following A new yoga studio has opened in Ridgefield. Namaslay Studios at 159 Danbury Road offers yoga, fitness classes and personal training with a twist.  Founder and owner Candace Cabrera Moore is a well-known yoga instructor with 48,000 followers on Instagram. She is the author of  "Namaslay: Rock Your Yoga Practice, Tap Into Your Greatness, & Defy Your Limits" and a yoga instructor at her new studio which honors the foundations of the ancient practice while inviting its teachers to add a "funky twist," said the company's announcement. An example is Hip Hop Yoga on Wednesdays…

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Obituaries
Helga Napolitano, 57, Of Huntington, Dental Hygienist, Taught at SUNY Farmingdale Helga Napolitano, 57, Of Huntington, Dental Hygienist, Taught at SUNY Farmingdale
Helga Napolitano, 57, Of Huntington, Dental Hygienist, Taught at SUNY Farmingdale Helga M. Napolitano, a dental hygienist who taught at SUNY Farmingdale College, died Friday, June 14 at age 57. She worked at Northport Veterans Affairs Medical Center and was a longtime adjunct professor in the college's Dental Hygiene Program. Napolitano was the wife of William; mother of Timothy and Jonathan Popko and Nicole and Christopher Napolitano; daughter of Aloise and Ernst Muller; and sister of Christa Gunderson and Diana Wade (Dana).  Visitation will be Wednesday, June 19 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at M.A. Connell Funeral Home, 934 New York A…

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Police & Fire
Suspect Nabbed In Brentwood Dunkin' Donuts Armed Robbery Fled Scene In Uber, Police Say Suspect Nabbed In Brentwood Dunkin' Donuts Armed Robbery Fled Scene In Uber, Police Say
Suspect Nabbed In Brentwood Dunkin' Donuts Armed Robbery Fled Scene In Uber, Police Say A Brentwood man who reportedly fled an armed robbery at a local Dunkin' Donuts in a Uber is in custody, police said.  Andrew Sandson allegedly went into the store at 759 Suffolk Ave. and handed a note to an employee at the counter at around 9:30 p.m. Sunday night, June 16 which said he had a gun and to give him cash, according to the Suffolk County Police Department. The employee complied, giving Sandson money from the store's cash register, said police. Sandson then exited the store, got into a car, and left the scene, according to the report. No gun was displayed during t…

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Men Stole 50-Plus Pairs Of Leggings From Smith Haven Mall Victoria’s Secret, Police Say Men Stole 50-Plus Pairs Of Leggings From Smith Haven Mall Victoria’s Secret, Police Say
Men Stole 50-Plus Pairs Of Leggings From Smith Haven Mall Victoria’s Secret, Police Say A pair of alleged crooks stole 50 pairs of leggings from Victoria's Secret in Smith Haven Mall. Suffolk County Police detectives are asking the public's help to identify and locate the alleged thieves they say stole the merchandise Thursday, May 9 at 3:12 p.m.whose images were captured on surveillance camera. Suffolk County Crime Stoppers offers a cash reward of up to $5,000 for information that leads to an arrest.  Anyone with information about these incidents can contact Suffolk County Crime Stoppers to submit an anonymous tip by calling 1-800-220-TIPS, texting “SCPD” and your …

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Here Are Five Places Where Hawaiian Poke Is Catching On In Fairfield County Here Are Five Places Where Hawaiian Poke Is Catching On In Fairfield County
Here Are Five Places Where Hawaiian Poke Is Catching On In Fairfield County Poke is the photogenic star of Instagram.  The modern food trend has also caught on in Fairfield County. Not quite, but rooted in a traditional Hawaaiin sashimi dish, a poke bowl is layered with fresh, sushi-grade raw, marinated fish, often tuna or salmon, with rice and vegetables, then topped with a savory sauce, often like umami or spicy mayonnaise. "It's popular because it is a very healthy food," said Yoki Lin, chef-owner of Poke House in Danbury, one of five places to try poke bowls in the area. Poké House, 130 Federal Road, Danbury: Across from Stew Leonards, the Hawaaiin …

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Here Are Five Places You'll Scream For Ice Cream Around And South Of I-287 Here Are Five Places You'll Scream For Ice Cream Around And South Of I-287
Here Are Five Places You'll Scream For Ice Cream Around And South Of I-287 The sweetest ending to a summery day is a dish of ice cream, evoking happy childhood memories, and bringing smiles on a cloudy day. Members of Westchester Foodies on Facebook suggested many of the great places for ice cream including these five in lower Westchester County. Village Creamery & Sweet Shop, Valhalla: Holy Canoli, Candy Kane, latte drinks and lots of sweets are on the menu and there's outside seating. The ice cream here is simply "delicious," said Amy Stoeberl Troiano. Amy Conklin Cianci went on an "ice cream crawl for a few months and "always" goes back, she said. M…

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Mission Taco Debuts In Huntington Mission Taco Debuts In Huntington
Mission Taco Debuts In Huntington Mission Taco with "authentically inauthentic" Mexican street fare and handcrafted drinks just joined the lively restaurant and nightlife scene in Huntington. The central spot right across from The Paramount opens officially on Thursday, June 13 at 371 New York Ave. It is suitable for both family dining and late night cocktails. Owners Andrew Affa and Steve Squitiro created a colorful spot to harmoniously unite the two under one roof. The taco menu takes its cue from street food but is uniquely different. "We call it authentically inauthentic. We've taken a lot of the bones of Mexican cui…

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Obituaries
Jonathan Thomas Simko Of Bethel, Loved Skateboarding, Snowboarding, Dies At 26 Jonathan Thomas Simko Of Bethel, Loved Skateboarding, Snowboarding, Dies At 26
Jonathan Thomas Simko Of Bethel, Loved Skateboarding, Snowboarding, Dies At 26 A 26-year-old from Bethel who loved skateboarding and snowboarding has died. Jonathan Thomas Simko died unexpectedly on Friday, June 7 in Nashua, New Hampshire. He was born June 5, 1993, in Danbury son of John Simko and Josephine (Baxter) Simko. He worked as a line chef in Nashua, New Hampshire and was a communicant of St. Mary Roman Catholic Church in Bethel.  In his younger years, Simko was a member of Cub Scouts, played Pop Warner football and lacrosse. As an adult, he enjoyed golfing, fishing and loved skateboarding and snowboarding. In addition to his parents John and Josephine,…

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