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Schools

Tests Find Elevated Lead Levels In Water At Nanuet Schools NANUET, N.Y. -- High lead levels were found in nine sinks at Nanuet schools, but tests showed no such contamination in any drinking fountains, according to a report by Schools Superintendent Mark S. McNeill. The schools’ chief posted an update on the district’s website Thursday informing parents and staff that testing at four buildings had been completed with the assistance of Rockland BOCES Health and Safety. According to McNeill, 93 percent of the water samples came back within federal Environmental Protection Agency guidelines. Samples from four sinks at the high school exceeded EPA lim…

by Carol Reif

07/01/2016

News

Yonkers Litterbugs Could Get Whacked With $5,000 Fine YONKERS, N.Y. -- Litterbugs in Yonkers can expect to get hit with thousands of dollars in fines if they get caught, according to a report by lohud.com. The city will launch an ad campaign this summer informing the public of the new $5,000 fine and stronger anti-litter law, which was passed Tuesday, lohud.com reported. Those ads will appear in bus shelters and on city trash cans on well-traveled streets such as Ashburton Avenue, the lohud.com story said. Once filed with the state, the new law will take effect in 90 days, according to the lohud.com report. To read the lohud.com story, click…

by Carol Reif

07/01/2016

Police & Fire

Trumbull Man Gets 6 Years Behind Bars In Crash That Killed Stratford Woman BRIDGEPORT, Conn. -- A Trumbull man who tried to blame a fatal Bridgeport crash on two other people has been sentenced to six years behind bars, according to The Connecticut Post. Peter Burdick, 24, who was drunk when he crashed his car into one driven by Stratford resident Nancy E. Distefano Keller last year, was found guilty of manslaughter, The Connecticut Post reported. Burdick first told police that someone else had been driving his Honda Odyssey minivan and when that was disproven, he blamed Keller, claiming her 2003 Nissan Altima had blown through a stop sign at Noble Avenue and Crow…

by Carol Reif

07/01/2016

News

Staatsburg's Anderson Center For Autism Adopts New Misson STAATSBURG, N.Y. -- A Staatsburg facility for people with developmental disabilities has a new mission – to give its clients more power over their own lives. The Anderson Center for Autism said it knows that making “quality of life” issues its top priority will be a challenge. The children, teens and adults it serves have limited abilities to express feelings and thoughts, said chief operating officer Patrick Paul. Opened in 1924, the center was cutting edge when it came to treating special needs children.. But today, the number of cases have skyrocketed. The U.S. Centers for Disease Cont…

by Carol Reif

07/01/2016

Schools

Lakeland Celebrates Class Of 2016 YORKTOWN, N.Y. -- The graduation caps flew at recent commencement exercises at Lakeland High School in Yorktown. The 271 members of the Class of 2016 gleefully tossed their headgear high into the air upon being pronounced “alumni” last Saturday. Student speakers included the Valedictorian Margaret Callery and Salutatorian Dylan Black. Anthony Rigaglia delivered the student address and economics teacher Michael Schaper, the faculty address. Katie Balen sang the National Anthem was she was accompanied by pianist Lucy Zorzano. Matthew Murnane read an original poem. School officials congrat…

by Carol Reif

07/01/2016

Police & Fire

Stewie The Duck To Teach Norwalk Kids About Water Safety NORWALK, CONN. – The summer swim season is upon us and Norwalk police and recreation officials want kids to follow Stewie the Duck’s example and have a safe and happy one. Stewie will paddle over to the city's Calf Pasture Beach on Saturday, July 2, to help them celebrate Water Safety Day. The free event runs from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Besides lessons on swimming and water safety, there will be giveaways, organizers said. The giant yellow bird sporting a baseball cap and an orange life vest is the mascot for the Stew Leonard III Water Safety Foundation. His motto: “Don’t jump in ‘til you lea…

by Carol Reif

07/01/2016

Schools

Valhalla Celebrates Class Of 2016 VALHALLA, N.Y. -- The graduation caps flew at recent commencement exercises at Valhalla High School. Happy members of the Class of 2016 tossed their headgear into the air upon being pronounced “alumni” last Saturday. Jemy Paulson was the salutatorian and Lucas Van Bramer, the valedictorian. School officials congratulated the 127 grads on their achievement. To see more graduation photos, click here.

by Valhalla Union Free School District.

07/01/2016

News

Putnam Humane Society Hopes To Scare Up Family For Boo CARMEL, N.Y. – The Putnam Humane Society in Carmel says it has an “adora-boo” kitty up for adoption. Boo has had a tough time since his owner passed away, the animal shelter said. The “velvety soft” male cat came to the shelter “scared, shut down and confused,” it said. But extra love and attention brought him out of his shell and he’s now very outgoing, it said. He plays with toys and loves to be petted. The shelter said Boo, and other cats up for adoption, can be visited from 10 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. on Sundays through Saturdays. Dogs can be visited from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The shelter is l…

by Carol Reif

07/01/2016

Politics

New Fairfield Officials Worry About Cutbacks, Crowding At Squantz Pond NEW FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- It’s summertime, but the living’s not easy at Squantz Pond State Park – not for some fretful New Fairfield officials anyway. The number of folks who come from miles around to swim, fish and boat at the popular recreation spot has risen along with anxieties about safety and costs, according to a recent report by the Danbury News- Times. Such are the fears about overcrowding, an overburdened staff and possible drownings that one local pol, First Selectman Susan Chapman, is lobbying for changes, including the prohibition of “walk-ins” when the 250-space parking lot is f…

by Carol Reif

07/01/2016

News

Briarcliff Hydrant Flushing Tops Village Manager's Report BRIARCLIFF MANOR, N.Y. -- Hydrant flushing in certain parts of Briarcliff will continue until Friday afternoon, according to Village Manager Philip Zegarelli’s latest report. The flushing started Monday in these areas, he said: Pleasantville Road (from South State Road to the high school); Buckhout, Woodfield, Jackson, Horsechestnut, Ingham, Simpson, Valentine Oak, Ash and Zuydhoek streets; Larch Road, Dogwood Lane, Stephenson Terrace and Round Hill Drive. Flushing causes water to become discolored but, Zegarelli said, lab tests have shown that it is safe to use. However, he advised reside…

by Carol Reif

06/30/2016

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