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Opera Singer Profiled In NY Times To Perform In New Rochelle NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. -- Opera singer Alejandro Olmeda will be one of the performers at the New Rochelle Opera concert on Wednesday, July 20. The New York Times recently profiled Olmeda, who manages a Chinese restaurant in Manhattan's Koreatown. The performance is part of the New Rochelle Council on the Arts' Summer Sounds Concert Series, which takes place every Wednesday night at the Hudson Park band shell at 7:30 p.m. Each concert in the series features a different genre of music. Click here to read The New York Times' profile of Olmeda.

by Frank Mojica

07/19/2016

Events

Donate Blood At White Plains Linen In Peekskill PEEKSKILL, N.Y. -- White Plains Linen will partner with New York Blood Center to host a blood drive on Wednesday, July 20. The drive will take place in front of White Plains Linen's Peekskill office at 4 John Walsh Blvd. from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

by Frank Mojica

07/19/2016

Police & Fire

Brookfield Police Department Thanks Public Works Department BROOKFIELD, Conn. -- The Brookfield Police Department posted a note of thanks on Facebook to the Public Works Department for recent work. The Brookfield Public Works Department worked yesterday to clean the ventilation pit and unclog its drainage. They also constructed a foundation drain to prevent the regular flooding that occurs in the building's downstairs during heavy rains. Click here for the full note and additional photos.

by Frank Mojica

07/19/2016

Politics

Stratford Town Council Rejects Proposed Dog Park Location STRATFORD, Conn. -- The Stratford Town Council rejected the Park and Recreation Committee's plan to use the vacant lot behind the Birdseye Street waste treatment plant as a dog park, according to Connecticut Post. The council rejected the committee's recommendation since Animal Control Officer Rachel Solviera was not consulted, Connecticut Post said. Solviera said that the proposed location was too close to the Animal Respite and Control Facility and would create difficulty in training dogs there, reported Connecticut Post. Several members of the council were leaning towards Longbrook Par…

by Frank Mojica

07/19/2016

News

Stratord Mayor, Town Council Clash Over Center School Property STRATFORD, Conn. — Stratford Mayor John Harkins staged a news conference Monday to criticize the Town Council's opposition to razing the decommissioned Center School building, according to the Connecticut Post. As previously reported, Harkins wants the building to be razed in favor of a transit-oriented development with a parking garage, shops and apartments, while the Town Council wants the school reopened. Harkins said that the transit-oriented development is needed for parking, housing and property tax income, and that the Center School property is small and "functionally obsolete…

by Frank Mojica

07/19/2016

Police & Fire

Coffee With A Cop Visits Norwalk Starbucks NORWALK, Conn. -- Nowalk Police Department hosted Coffee with a Cop at the Starbucks on Main Avenue Tuesday morning. Coffee with a Cop offers an informal place for officers and residents to discuss issues and concerns and come together and build community. One young visitor, Charlie Rabin, donated the money he was going to use to purchase a game to the Dallas Police Department instead.

by Frank Mojica

07/19/2016

Lifestyle

Jeffrey Is SPCA Pet Of The Week BRIARCLIFF, N.Y. -- A year-old pitbull mix named Jeffrey is SPCA of Westchester's pet of the week. The friendly, playful Jeffrey is reportedly a great runner and would do well with a jogger seeking a four-legged friend. Jeffrey gets along with other dogs and id described as "a smart guy" and "equal parts hunk and goofball." He is doing well with his training at the shelter. To meet Jeffrey or learn more, contact trainer@spca914.org. The SPCA is at 590 N. State Road in Briarcliff.

by Frank Mojica

07/18/2016

Events

Music, Nature At Studio Around The Corner BREWSTER, N.Y. -- SPACE on Ryder Farm will present a Music and Nature concert on Saturday, July 23. The event will begin at 5:30 p.m. with a special tool exhibit curated by Southeast Museum. Musicians from the Amici New York Orchestra will perform at 7:30 p.m. Performers include Diane Lesser, oboe; Robert Zubrycki, violin; Laura Bald, violin; Adria Benjamin, viola; and Joseph Kimura, cello. The concert program will include the Marcello Oboe Concerto, Gabriel’s Oboe, (From the Mission) and works by Haydn, Granados, Piazzolla and a collection of Nordic Folk tunes arranged for string quart…

by Frank Mojica

07/18/2016

Police & Fire

Greenwich Seeks Entry-Level Firefighter GREENWICH, Conn. -- Greenwich is seeking an entry level firefighter. The firefighter will perform the duties and day-to-day activities of a firefighter in accordance with current state statutes and local ordinances, regulations and rules. Salary ranges from $55,861 to $70,457 annually. Candidates must be U.S. Citizens at least 18 years of age at time of application, possess a high school diploma or G.E.D. and pass written and oral examinations and background, medical, psychological and controlled substance screenings. Applicants must pay a non-refundable fee of $20 to the Town of Gree…

by Frank Mojica

07/18/2016

Police & Fire

Sheriff Warns Area Residents Of Kidnapping Phone Scam DUTCHESS COUNTY, N.Y. -- The Dutchess County Sheriff's Office has issued a warning to residents about the kidnapping phone scan. In the scam that's been on the rise over the past few days, a scammer calls a victim to claim a relative has been hurt, arrested or kidnapped and needs money immediately. The latest version of the scam involves claiming a loved one has been kidnapped and that the victim must send or bring money to a designated location. In one recent instance, scammers contacted a local couple separately and convinced each of them that their spouse had been kidnapped. The perpe…

by Frank Mojica

07/18/2016

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