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Police & Fire
Stamford Police Association Marks 60 Years Of Christmas Cheer For ARI Stamford Police Association Marks 60 Years Of Christmas Cheer For ARI
Stamford Police Association Marks 60 Years Of Christmas Cheer For ARI STAMFORD, Conn. -- The Stamford Police Association recently co-hosted its 60th annual holiday party for developmentally disabled adults, in conjunction with Stamford-based non-profit Always Reaching for Independence. The police association has supported the party since its inception. “It’s so important to Stamford police officers to be able to demonstrate to ARI clients how important they are to us and the Stamford community,” Stamford Police Association President Sean Boeger said. “As we’ve done for 60 years now, we hold this party to show our strong support for the organization and bright…

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Neighbors
Hackensack Makes Announcement On Holiday Garbage Collection Schedule Hackensack Makes Announcement On Holiday Garbage Collection Schedule
Hackensack Makes Announcement On Holiday Garbage Collection Schedule HACKENSACK, N.J. -- The city has posted a notification regarding its holiday garbage collection schedule. Routes nine and 10 will have garbage collected on Christmas Eve, Thursday, Dec. 24. There will be no garbage collection Christmas Day.

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Sports
Fairfield Prep's Drew Thompson named SCC Runner of the Year Fairfield Prep's Drew Thompson named SCC Runner of the Year
Fairfield Prep's Drew Thompson named SCC Runner of the Year FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- Sophomore Drew Thompson of Fairfield College Preparatory School was named Southern Connecticut Conference Runner of the Year for his cross country performance during the season. Joining the team this year after playing soccer as a freshman, Thompson realized strong finishes in several key races, including his first place win in the SCC with a time of 15:44. Thompson was also named 2015 Register Area Boys Cross Country Most Valuable Player and a Hearst Connecticut Media Boys Cross Country All-Star. “He’s a real competitor,” Coach Bob Ford Jr. said. “I think every kid …

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Schools
Mahwah Library Holding Practice SAT Test Mahwah Library Holding Practice SAT Test
Mahwah Library Holding Practice SAT Test MAHWAH, N.J. -- The Mahwah Public Library will be having an SAT practice test on Saturday, Jan. 30, 2016, from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The test, presented by C2 Education, is for teens in grades nine through 12. The session is free-of-charge. Students are asked to bring a scientific calculator and some No. 2 pencils. Sign-up begins on Monday, December 28. In the event of inclement weather, the test would be rescheduled for Saturday, February 13, at 10:30 a.m. For more information, click here.

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Police & Fire
Yorktown Police Arrest Mohegan Lake Man On License Charge Yorktown Police Arrest Mohegan Lake Man On License Charge
Yorktown Police Arrest Mohegan Lake Man On License Charge YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, N.Y. -- Yorktown police have arrested a 22-year-old man from Mohegan Lake on a charge of driving without a valid license. On Wednesday, Dec. 16, at 12:28 p.m., an officer was dispatched to the intersection of Route 6 and Barger Street following the report of a personal injury auto accident, according to officials. Upon arrival, an investigation was conducted, revealing that a male identified as Douglas J. Trawick allegedly traveled through a steady red light at the intersection while operating a 2005 Jaguar westbound on Route 6, police report. A computer check at the scen…

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News
Bridgeport Zoo Offering Summer Internships Bridgeport Zoo Offering Summer Internships
Bridgeport Zoo Offering Summer Internships BRIDGEPORT, Conn. -- The Beardsley Zoo is now accepting applications for summer internships. College level students and recent graduates in animal care, education, horticulture and veterinary care are needed to fill the positions. Beardsley, Connecticut's only zoo, features 300 animals including giant anteaters, Siberian tigers, red wolves and golden lion tamarins. For more information on the internship program, call (203) 330-6046, or click here.

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Schools
Bridgeport's Housatonic Museum Of Art Receives Stewardship Grant Bridgeport's Housatonic Museum Of Art Receives Stewardship Grant
Bridgeport's Housatonic Museum Of Art Receives Stewardship Grant BRIDGEPORT, Conn. -- The Housatonic Museum of Art at Bridgeport's Housatonic Community College was awarded a $20,356 grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services under its 2015 Museums for America program. The Bridgeport facility, located on the college's campus, 900 Lafayette Blvd., specializes in art from the last three centuries. The grant will fund an independent contractor to design, supply and install custom, modern-day storage systems that improve organization and maximize storage capacity for the museum's collection of paintings, sculptures, textiles and other objects. …

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News
SBA Closes Superstorm Sandy Disaster Loan Outreach Center in Fairfield SBA Closes Superstorm Sandy Disaster Loan Outreach Center in Fairfield
SBA Closes Superstorm Sandy Disaster Loan Outreach Center in Fairfield FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- First Selectman Mike Tetreau has announced that the U.S. Small Business Administration closed its disaster loan outreach center at the Bigelow Center for Senior Activities effective Tuesday, December 22. Since the SBA had reopened the filing period for anyone impacted by Superstorm Sandy to apply for low-interest disaster loans, it had recently opened the temporary office in Fairfield to assist anyone affected by the storm with the disaster loan program and to help individuals complete their applications. Despite the Outreach Center closing, applicants can still apply …

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Schools
Trumbull Schools Holding College Readiness Forum Trumbull Schools Holding College Readiness Forum
Trumbull Schools Holding College Readiness Forum TRUMBULL, Conn. -- Trumbull Schools are hosting the 2016 Superintendent’s College and Career Readiness Forum on Wednesday, Jan, 6, at 7 p.m. in the Trumbull High School Auditorium. The forum, for students in grades eight through 12, as well as their parents, will offer insights on taking the necessary steps to prepare for success in high school, college and beyond. The event will include two guest lecturers speaking on college and careers, along with a panel of present and past Trumbull High School students.

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Events
West Milford Church Announces Schedule Of Christmas Eve Services West Milford Church Announces Schedule Of Christmas Eve Services
West Milford Church Announces Schedule Of Christmas Eve Services WEST MILFORD, N.J. -- West Milford Presbyterian Church has announced its schedule of Christmas Eve services for Thursday night. A family service with a sermon geared toward children will be held first at 7 p.m. At 9:40 p.m., a handbell prelude will lead into the church’s 10 p.m. worship. Both of the services will end with the church’s traditional lighting of candles, and the congregation singing “Silent Night.” For more information, click here.

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