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Katonah Residents Fuming Over I-684 Noise Katonah Residents Fuming Over I-684 Noise
Katonah Residents Fuming Over I-684 Noise The traffic noise from Interstate 684 has become so unbearable that Katonah residents are now calling on Gov. Andrew Cuomo to have the state pave the road to soften the decibels. In a petition, residents ask Cuomo to "remedy the deteriorated, dangerous road surface of Interstate-684 in the heart of our community." "Eight lanes of rough concrete (including Saw Mill River Parkway lanes) have not been asphalted in 47 years, since their construction in 1969," the petition says. The letter calls out the "noisy roar generated by vehicles running on the highway’s severely…

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Politics
Malloy To Attend Trump Inauguration Malloy To Attend Trump Inauguration
Malloy To Attend Trump Inauguration FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- Gov. Dannel Malloy will attend President-Elect Donald Trump's inauguration Friday, Jan. 20 in Washington, D.C. “I’ve given much consideration to the question of whether I will attend the presidential inauguration," Malloy said in a statement Friday. "While my first inclination was to decline, I’ve decided to accept the invitation. This is why: “President-Elect Trump was not the preferred candidate of either myself or the majority of Connecticut voters. His conduct during this transition has not assuaged my grave concern that he intends to fundamentally l…

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Police & Fire
Shelton Guardrail Smash-Up Sends One To Hospital Shelton Guardrail Smash-Up Sends One To Hospital
Shelton Guardrail Smash-Up Sends One To Hospital SHELTON, Conn. -- A Shelton smash-up Thursday night sent one person to the hospital after a car hit a guardrail on Route 8 by Exit 12.The 6:30 p.m. accident, at the top of the exit's south on ramp drew responders from Echo Hose Hook & Ladder Fire No. 1 and 3, fire officials said. The car had to be removed by a wrecker.

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Do You Know Him? Cat Found In Greenburgh Do You Know Him? Cat Found In Greenburgh
Do You Know Him? Cat Found In Greenburgh GREENBURGH, N.Y. --This fluffy, white and tan cat was found in the Greenburgh/Elmsford area, according to a post on the Humane Society of Westchester at New Rochelle Facebook page.He is a neutered male that has been recently shaved. Anyone who recognizes the animal in the attached photo should provide information on the Facebook page here.

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150-Pound Missing Thornwood Dog Found 150-Pound Missing Thornwood Dog Found
150-Pound Missing Thornwood Dog Found Update: THORNWOOD, N.Y. -- The 150-pound dog, Tebow, that went missing in Thornwood has been found, according to a Facebook post on the Lost Pets of Westchester County NY page. Sadly, the dog died after being hit by a car on Nannyhagen Road. Original report: THORNWOOD, N.Y. -- He's large so would be easy to spot says a Facebook post on the Lost Pets of Westchester County NY page asking for information on a 150-pound brown dog missing in Thornwood. Tebow was last seen Thursday at 710 Old Kensico Road, according to the flyer. Anyone with information should call 914-772-3772.

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Events
Calling All Actors, Playwrights, Directors For White Plains Overnighter Calling All Actors, Playwrights, Directors For White Plains Overnighter
Calling All Actors, Playwrights, Directors For White Plains Overnighter WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- Are you an actor, playwright or director in the tristate area? What are you doing tonight? The "2nd Night Stand: Back For More" seeks participants for an overnight collaborative to write, produce, direct and perform plays at the White Plains Performing Arts Center."   The team will write original 10-minute scripts beginning Friday, Jan. 13. The scripts will be given by 8 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 14 to a production team to get the works ready for one performance at 7 p.m. Those interested should click here  Tickets to the one-time only performance are $10 an…

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Lifestyle
Catwalk Fitness In Greenwich Ups The Ante On Pilates With Megaformer Class Catwalk Fitness In Greenwich Ups The Ante On Pilates With Megaformer Class
Catwalk Fitness In Greenwich Ups The Ante On Pilates With Megaformer Class OLD GREENWICH, Conn. -- The M3 Megaformer exercise machine might be the Holy Grail of pilates, say the people who have tried it. Luckily for locals, classes are offered at Catwalk Fitness in Old Greenwich. It helped Megan Sullivan get into the "best shape of my life" after having a baby, she said. Sullivan is spreading the word about the exercise classes offered by Cathy Wagner at her studio, including the Megaformer Celebrity Workout and Regular Megaformer classes. A lifelong fitness buff, Sullivan said she the celebrity workout helped her become fitter than ever. "I playe…

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Business
Wilton Woman Teaches Mindfulness To Help Battle Modern Stress Wilton Woman Teaches Mindfulness To Help Battle Modern Stress
Wilton Woman Teaches Mindfulness To Help Battle Modern Stress WILTON, Conn. -- Ancient wisdom holds the secret to a modern-day problem — how to balance work, family, and still have time for yourself without being a stressed out disaster most of the time. Christina Dufour, owner of The Carnelian Connection in Wilton, says you can manage that by learning "mindfulness." She instructs businesses and individuals on how they can take a "holistic approach to better health and well-being." Dufour draws on her background in yoga and meditation to help each client enrich their body, mind, and soul at her corporate events, retreats, and pers…

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Politics
Bills Esty Co-Wrote Pass In House To Boost Women In Science, Technology Bills Esty Co-Wrote Pass In House To Boost Women In Science, Technology
Bills Esty Co-Wrote Pass In House To Boost Women In Science, Technology FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- A local Democrat demonstrated her support Tuesday at the U.S. House of Representatives for women who want careers in science, technology, engineering, and math. Two bills jointly written by U.S. Reps. Elizabeth Esty and Barbara Comstock, a Republican from Virginia, passed in the House, receiving support from both parties, Esty's office has announced. Esty represents much of northwestern Connecticut, including Bethel, Brookfield, Danbury, New Fairfield, Newtown and Sherman. The bills are meant to help women go into STEM careers and inspire them to start small busi…

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Police & Fire
Nobody Injured In Monroe Dump Truck Inferno Nobody Injured In Monroe Dump Truck Inferno
Nobody Injured In Monroe Dump Truck Inferno MONROE, Conn. -- Amazingly there were no injuries in a dramatic truck fire Wednesday at a High Ridge Drive home, according to the Monroe Volunteer Fire Department, No.1.Crews from Monroe, Stepney Fire Department, and Stevenson Volunteer Fire Company were able to knock down the flames when a mason dump truck became engulfed, said the post on Facebook.

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