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Wyckoff Woman Found Passed Out In Car Faces DWI Charge Wyckoff Woman Found Passed Out In Car Faces DWI Charge
Wyckoff Woman Found Passed Out In Car Faces DWI Charge WYCKOFF, N.J. -- A Wyckoff woman is facing a driving while intoxicated charge after police said they found her passed out behind the wheel of a car outside a New York amusement park, according to a report from nj.com. Noreen Dominguez, 56, of Wyckoff, is accused of having a blood alcohol content of 0.24 percent, or three times the legal limit, while parked outside the Six Flags Great Escape Lodge in Warren County, N.Y., about 9:15 p.m. Friday, according to the nj.com report. Dominguez faces one count of aggravated driving while intoxicated, according to the nj.com report. Under New York sta…

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Events
Danbury Area Lawmakers Ringing The Bell For The Salvation Army Danbury Area Lawmakers Ringing The Bell For The Salvation Army
Danbury Area Lawmakers Ringing The Bell For The Salvation Army DANBURY, Conn. -- Republican members of the State Senate and House from the greater Danbury area will be hitting the pavement Wednesday to raise money for the Salvation Army. The fundraiser, to be held at the Danbury Wal-Mart store at 67 Newtown Road, will take place from noon to 1 p.m.  State Sen. Michael McLachlan (R-Bethel, Danbury, New Fairfield and Sherman), and state Reps. Janice Giegler (R-Danbury, New Fairfield, Ridgefield), Dan Carter (R- Bethel, Danbury, Newtown and Redding) and Stephen Harding (R-Brookfield, Bethel and Danbury) are expected to attend. According to a statement fr…

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Bogota Library Opens Its Chess Boards To The Public Bogota Library Opens Its Chess Boards To The Public
Bogota Library Opens Its Chess Boards To The Public BOGOTA, N.J. -- The Bogota Public Library is urging people to trade in their tablets for an old pastime ... at least for a little while.The library is calling all chess players to join its chess club.  The group will be meeting at 10:30 a.m. Dec. 19 at the library, 375 Larch Ave. The free event is open to all ages. Novice players are invited to come to learn the basics, while those with more experience are welcome just for the love of the game. For more information, please visit the library's website or call 201-488-7185.

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Putnam Humane Society Offering Pics With Santa Putnam Humane Society Offering Pics With Santa
Putnam Humane Society Offering Pics With Santa MAHOPAC, N.Y. -- The Putnam Humane Society will be offering one more chance for you, your children and your pets to take a photo with Santa Claus. The Saturday, Dec. 12 event, the second offered by the society during this holiday season, will take place from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Mahopac Feed Barn, 166 Route 6. Santa will be on hand primarily for your pets, but you and your children are welcome to take a picture with him as well. There is a suggested donation of $15 for each picture. All proceeds will benefit the Putnam Humane Society in Carmel. For more information, call 845-225-7777. Don…

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Police & Fire
Westport Wrestling Coach Accused Of Cocaine Possession, Erratic Driving Westport Wrestling Coach Accused Of Cocaine Possession, Erratic Driving
Westport Wrestling Coach Accused Of Cocaine Possession, Erratic Driving WESTPORT, Conn. -- A Staples High School wrestling coach was arrested early Saturday after Westport police pulled him over for erratic driving and found him in possession of cocaine, according to a report from NBC Connecticut. David Bernstein, 28, of Fairfield, was taken into custody about 1:30 a.m. Saturday, according to the report. The news channel said Bernstein also had an outstanding warrant issued after he failed to appear in court to answer to a separate charge. Read the full story at NBC Connecticut.

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Schools
Irvington Students To Participate In National Hour Of Code Irvington Students To Participate In National Hour Of Code
Irvington Students To Participate In National Hour Of Code IRVINGTON, N.Y. -- Students from across the Irvington School District will be exposed to computer programming this week while taking part in the national Hour of Code. The event, part of Computer Science Education Week (Dec. 7-11), will engage students in grades 3-12 in a number of coding exercises. “Coding and programming are great ways to learn logic and critical thinking,” said district Director of Technology Jesse Lubinsky, who, along with math teacher Diana Cassidy, organized the event. “We will teach our children how computers work in our world and introduce them to technology, buildi…

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YWCA Of White Plains & Central Westchester Observing Human Rights Day YWCA Of White Plains & Central Westchester Observing Human Rights Day
YWCA Of White Plains & Central Westchester Observing Human Rights Day WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- The YWCA of White Plains & Central Westchester will mark Human Rights Day on Thursday with a panel discussion on the state of women of color, according to a statement from the organization.The event is scheduled from 8:30-10:30 a.m. at the YWCA, 515 North St. Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino is expected to provide opening remarks while President of Westchester Community College Belinda Miles will deliver the keynote address. The event will feature a discussion about the accomplishments of women of color and the challenges they face, particularly in the area…

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Politics
New Laws Help Advance Technology In Libraries New Laws Help Advance Technology In Libraries
New Laws Help Advance Technology In Libraries TARRYTOWN, N.Y. -- Two bills aimed to support the modernization of library systems throughout the state have been signed into law, said Assemblyman Thomas Abinanti (D-Greenburgh/Mount Pleasant).Abinanti, chair of the Assembly Committee on Libraries and Education Technology and sponsor of the bills, said they were designed to upgrade digital media access and broadband services. “Library use is on the rise in the 21st century and these new laws will ensure the state is supporting libraries’ use of 21st century technology,” he said in a statement. The first law directs the State Department of …

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News
Traffic Issues Possible As PSE&G Performs Work In Glen Rock Traffic Issues Possible As PSE&G Performs Work In Glen Rock
Traffic Issues Possible As PSE&G Performs Work In Glen Rock GLEN ROCK, N.J. -- In an effort to improve electric reliability throughout Bergen County, PSE&G has scheduled a number of construction projects this coming week.The work includes underground manhole and pipe installation near the Alexander Hamilton School and wire work on Ackerman Avenue (from Harristown Road to Prospect Street) and Prospect Street (from Ackerman Avenue to Saddle River Road), according to a schedule from PSE&G. All of the work is scheduled to take place from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday-Friday of this week. While work near the Alexander Hamilton School is not expected to …

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New York Unveils See Something, Send Something App New York Unveils See Something, Send Something App
New York Unveils See Something, Send Something App New York state has unveiled its new See Something, Send Something app, making it easier than ever to report suspicious activity.Taking it's name from the slogan. "See something, Say Something," that came into the public's collective consciousness in the weeks and months after the attacks of 9/11, the free app aims to easily connect someone wishing to report potential terrorism activity with law enforcement. Visit ny.gov to download the app to your smartphone.

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