Christopher C. Wuensch

GREENWICH, Conn. -- Budding memoir writers of Fairfield County will have a chance to learn from former New York Times editor Joan Motyka, who returns to the Greenwich Library with a five-week instructional seminar. Motyka’s fourth insta…

BREWSTER, N.Y. -- Putnam County will get its first professional ice hockey team, after all, when the Brewster Bulldogs take the ice this season in the Federal Hockey League. The Brewster Bulldogs will drop the puck on its inaugural season…

RIDGEFIELD, Conn. -- Ridgefield artists Angela Liptack and Peggy Thomas will present a two-woman show this summer, showcasing their use of optical illusions and imagery. “Trompe L’Oeil: Nature…Made” will run through Sept. 7 at the Rose Ga…

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- The YWCA White Plains and Central Westchester will close out its Camp Funkist with a production of the 1960s classic “Hairspray.” The YWCA Funkist Show will host two performances at 3 p.m. today (Aug. 20) for Lower C…

FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- Fairfield Police arrested Michael Schroeder for allegedly choking and whipping his girlfriend in a bizarre incident at their Shady Hill Road home. Police took Schroeder into custody without incident on Aug. 16, one day…

NORWALK, Conn. -- Norwalk Public Schools have named Medard Thomas as principal of Columbus Magnet School. Thomas arrives at Columbus from Jettie Tisdale School, a K-8 in Bridgeport, where he served as assistant principal. He also spent ti…

VALHALLA, N.Y. -- Valhalla was well-represented on the baseball diamond this week in Williamsport, fabled home of the Little League World Series. Max Cavalo, Michael Ferrara, Brody McGuinn, Evan Parker and brothers Luke and Christian Ursi…

GREENWICH, Conn. -- The YMCA of Greenwich Marlins -- with help from a trio of Rye residents -- took third place overall in the women’s division at the 2015 AAU Diving National Championships. Devin Ott, Katie Laverty and Madeline Kenney of…

WESTPORT, Conn. -- A 31-year-old Derby woman turned herself in to the Westport Police Department on Thursday, July 30, on charges of stealing money from her Westport employer, police said. Karla Malerba surrendered to authorities after le…

WESTPORT, Conn. -- A 41-year-old West Haven man surrendered to Westport Police on Tuesday, July 28, upon learning of a warrant for his arrest over a stolen iPad, police said. The arrest of Sean Amendola stemmed from an April larceny compl…

SOMERS, N.Y. -- Somers High School’s peer leaders and staff invite the Class of 2019 to its annual Freshman Orientation. Rising freshman are encouraged to attend the event from 2-5 p.m. on Aug. 31 at Somers High School, 120 Primrose St., …

VALHALLA, N.Y. -- Westchester County will wrap up its series of cultural heritage celebrations for 2015 at Valhalla’s Kensico Dam Plaza by celebrating the 41st Annual Jewish Music and Arts Festival of Westchester. The season finale runs f…

BRIDGEPORT, Conn. -- Mayor Bill Finch joined City Council members and Artista Studios and Monument Works owner Jim Bria at a ribbon-cutting ceremony Wednesday, July 23, for the opening of another small business in Bridgeport. Located at 3…

SCARSDALE, N.Y. -- The Weinberg Nature Center in Scarsdale introduced its Native American Exhibit to summer campers in July, including a look at the Lenape, who once inhabited the area now known as Westchester County. Staff introduced cam…

RIDGEFIELD, Conn. -- Comic Con swept into the Ridgefield Library on July 25 like a super hero to the rescue. The library located at 472 Main St. celebrated “Every Hero Has a Story” with comics, graphic novels, films, games, science fictio…

OSSINING, N.Y. -- The Ossining High School Class of 1985 celebrated its 30-year reunion from July 23-26 with events held throughout their former stomping grounds. Approximately 45 alumni traveled to Ossining from Connecticut, Florida, Kan…

RIDGEFIELD, Conn. -- Founders Hall in Ridgefield is making plans for a festive evening of wine, cheese and shopping this fall in the name of charity. The organization will host Wine, Cheese and Accessories: A Ladies’ Night Out beginning a…

POUND RIDGE, N.Y. -- The Pound Ridge Historical Society has mounted its 2015 exhibit, which examines the role of Hiram Halle’s pivotal role in developing the Westchester County hamlet. “A New Look: Hiram Halle’s Life and Legacy” runs from…

SHRUB OAK, N.Y. -- The Shrub Oak Storm 12U baseball team traveled to Cooperstown All-Star Village this summer and wound up playing like baseball hall of famers. The team traveled to Cooperstown All-Star Village in Oneonta from June 27 thr…

HARRISON, N.Y. -- The Harrison 10U Little League team claimed the District 20 championship on July 15 in Port Chester. Harrison’s squad of 9 and 10 year olds knocked off Sherman Park 10-3 to capture the title at Port Chester's Lyons Park.…