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Speed-Dating For 70 To 90-Year-Olds Arrives In Stamford On March 11 Speed-Dating For 70 To 90-Year-Olds Arrives In Stamford On March 11
Speed-Dating For 70 To 90-Year-Olds Arrives In Stamford On March 11 STAMFORD, Conn. -- Dating isn't just for the young, and the Stamford Senior Center and SilverSource are out to prove it. They're holding a speed-dating event on March 11, to give seniors who are looking for companionship a chance to meet and mingle. Tony Savino, of 1490-WGCH, will be the host, guiding participants through the process of switching seats to meet people and make connections. The event is for those aged 70-90. The women's side is already filled, so only men can still register. "The speed dating concept works well for (single older adults) because they know what makes them…

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Obituaries
Richard L. Mackey, 86, Lifelong New City Resident Richard L. Mackey, 86, Lifelong New City Resident
Richard L. Mackey, 86, Lifelong New City Resident NEW CITY, N.Y. -- Richard L. Mackey, a lifelong resident of New City, died on Monday, Feb. 22. He was 86. An Army National Guard veteran, Mackey he worked for 30 years as a foreman for New Jersey Transit. He enjoyed gardening, reading and history. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Betty; children Richard Mackey and Regina Schluter; grandchildren Matthew, Carrie, Kyle and Kevin Schluter; and great-grand-children Brianna and Luke Mackey. Mackey was predeceased by his parents, John and Carrie Mackey. Visiting hours will be from 12-3 and 7-9 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 26, at Assumma-Shan…

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Obituaries
Johnny Lee 'Shank' Moorer, 66, Norwalk Johnny Lee 'Shank' Moorer, 66, Norwalk
Johnny Lee 'Shank' Moorer, 66, Norwalk NORWALK, Conn. -- Norwalk resident Johnny Lee "Shank" Moorer died on Saturday, Feb. 20. He was 66. Moorer was born in Orangeburg, South Carolina. He attended Elloree Training School and joined Felderville Church in South Carolina. He was a taxi driver for Livery Transportation and a truck driver at Norwalk Electric. Moorer is survived by his daughter, Tara McCloud of Bridgeport; sisters Neomia Copeland and Dorothy Moorer, both of Norwalk, and Hazel Parra of Bridgeport; brother Melvin Murray of Orangeburg; aunt Ruby Mae Moorer of Elloree, South Carolilna; two grandchildren; two g…

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Politics
Sen. Serino Campaigns For Benefits For First Responders Sen. Serino Campaigns For Benefits For First Responders
Sen. Serino Campaigns For Benefits For First Responders DUTCHESS COUNTY, N.Y. -- State Sen. Sue Serino (R-Hyde Park) introduced a bill on Wednesday that would provide a tax credit for hunting and fishing license fees for volunteer firefighters and ambulance workers. "You cannot put a cost on the sacrifices our volunteer firefighters and ambulance workers make each and every day, risking their safety and their lives without compensation," said Serino. "I have heard from many that use hunting and fishing as a reprieve from the stress of their duties and providing a tax credit for the associated fees is the least that we can do to sho…

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Politics
U.S. Sen. Murphy Bringing 'Fed Up' Town Hall To Norwalk U.S. Sen. Murphy Bringing 'Fed Up' Town Hall To Norwalk
U.S. Sen. Murphy Bringing 'Fed Up' Town Hall To Norwalk NORWALK, Conn. -- U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) will hold a town hall at the Norwalk Public Library to hear directly from Connecticut residents who may be fed up with the state of Connecticut's roads and traffic, on Sunday, Feb. 28. Murphy will take the feedback and stories he hears back to Washington, as he works for increased investments in Connecticut's transportation system. Norwalk Mayor Harry Rilling, State Sen. Bob Duff and Mark Abraham, executive director of Data Haven -- a nonprofit organization that analyzes public data on transit systems and economic development -- will jo…

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Schools
Mercy College Helping First-Generation Students Apply For Financial Aid Mercy College Helping First-Generation Students Apply For Financial Aid
Mercy College Helping First-Generation Students Apply For Financial Aid DOBBS FERRY, N.Y. -- Mercy College and Latino U College Access have joined together for "FAFSA First!" -- a program aimed at helping first-generation Hispanic students navigate the complex process of applying for state and federal financial aid, on Saturday, Feb. 27. Led by Latino U College Access, high school seniors and parents will receive free assistance to complete their financial aid applications. FAFSA First! is a Latino U program where bilingual volunteers help students complete financial aid applications, such as the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA, and…

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Events
Port Chester Ballet Includes Restaurant Discounts Port Chester Ballet Includes Restaurant Discounts
Port Chester Ballet Includes Restaurant Discounts PORT CHESTER, N.Y. -- Enjoy an evening of dinner and ballet in the Village of Port Chester on Saturday, Feb. 27, with an Arts Deals option. There will be two other opportunities, in April, as well.If you pair a performance at Ballet des Amériques with a reservation at one of these restaurants -- all within walking distance -- on the same night, you can enjoy a 15 percent discount on your restaurant bill. Carole Alexis and her Ballet des Amériques dance company invite the public to the second season of Evenings of Dance in Port Chester. The first performance of the season was on Jan. 30. ba…

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Neighbors
Video Of Westport Marriage Proposal Flash Mob Has Gone Viral Video Of Westport Marriage Proposal Flash Mob Has Gone Viral
Video Of Westport Marriage Proposal Flash Mob Has Gone Viral WESTPORT, Conn. -- In the day since it was posted, a video of a flash mob marriage proposal -- with the unique detail of indoor cycling, at Westport's JoyRide Cycling Studio -- already has over two million views, by one count. Adam Keller, 29, is an indoor cycling instructor at JoyRide Cycling Studio. He organized a top-secret choreographed flash mob at the studio, to propose to his boyfriend of one year, Jared Marinelli, 31, who is a fellow JoyRide instructor. It took three rehearsals to practice choreography, the sequence of events and the roles of key friends and family members -- and …

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Obituaries
Madeline 'Elaine' Imperioli, 75, Longtime New Rochelle Resident Madeline 'Elaine' Imperioli, 75, Longtime New Rochelle Resident
Madeline 'Elaine' Imperioli, 75, Longtime New Rochelle Resident NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. -- Madeline "Elaine" Imperioli, a longtime resident of New Rochelle, died on Tuesday, Feb. 23. She was 75. Born in New Rochelle, Imperioli is survived by her children, Denise, Donald and Sharon, and grandchildren Brian, Brendon, Alan Jr., Sophia, Jason, Joseph and John-Carlo. She was predeceased by her husband, Sisto "Ted" Imperioli; parents Frank and Rose Licastro. Visiting hours will be from 4-8 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 25, at Sisto & Paino, 16 Shea Place, in New Rochelle. A funeral mass will be held at 9:30 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 26, at Holy Name…

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Gerard Oliver Duffy, 70, Longtime River Edge Resident Gerard Oliver Duffy, 70, Longtime River Edge Resident
Gerard Oliver Duffy, 70, Longtime River Edge Resident RIVER EDGE, N.J. -- Gerard Oliver Duffy, a longtime resident of River Edge, died on Tuesday, Feb. 23. He was 70. Born in Ireland, Duffy was a proud U.S. Navy veteran. He worked in the advertising production department of the New York Times for 48 years. Duffy is survived by his wife, Kathleen; children Kenneth, Brendan and his wife Karen, Joseph, Robert and Teresa; grandchild Allison; and siblings Vera Iacovelli and Thomas Duffy. He was predeceased by Ann and Owen Duffy. Visiting hours will be from 7-9 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 25, at the William G. Basralian Funeral Home, 559 Kinderkamac…

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