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Nor’easter Snow Potential Expands As Potent System Nears: What To Know Now
An approaching Nor’easter could spread the season’s first flakes beyond the Northeast’s mountain peaks, putting a broad stretch of inland communities in play for a wintry finish to the week. The National Weather Service says higher elevations remain the best candidates for accumulation. Wet snow could mix with rain well north of New York City as early as Friday morning, Nov. 13, though Friday night offers a better chance. Any accumulation there currently looks minor. Precipitation could be winding down just as enough cold air arrives, according to the NWS New York office. Pink marks…
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Crofton, MD
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Look Up: Police Drone Will Soon Be Flying Over Waugh Chapel Shopping District
Shoppers in one Maryland community may soon notice something unusual flying overhead as police prepare to deploy a new crime-fighting tool just in time for the holiday rush. The Anne Arundel County Police Department will launch a drone pilot program on Wednesday, Nov. 11, providing aerial support around Waugh Chapel Towne Centre, the Route 3 commercial corridor, and nearby neighborhoods in Gambrills, Odenton, and Crofton. The compact, unmanned aircraft will operate from an automated docking station near Evergreen Road and Waugh Chapel Way, where it can launch in response to emergency calls …
Clifton, NJ
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Clifton Woman Wasn't Ready For New Dog After Loss, Then Met Shelter's Longest Resident
Will and Shannon Merrick weren't looking for a dog. The Clifton couple had lost their beloved bulldog just six months earlier, and Shannon wasn't ready to bring another one home. "I said to him, I don’t want to get another dog," Shannon told Daily Voice. But Will persuaded her to visit the Bergen County Animal Shelter, just to see who was there. They met Legend, a pit bull mix who had been waiting for a home since March 2023, when he was surrendered because he wasn't getting along with a Yorkie. "In five minutes, he had us by the heartstrings," Shannon said. Legend was just under a year…
Norwalk, CT
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Walmart's Early Black Friday Sale Starts Nov. 12: Deals! Deals! Deals!
Black Friday is coming early to Walmart, and bargain hunters might want to get their shopping carts ready before the deals start dropping. Walmart kicks off its Early Black Friday sale on Thursday, Nov. 12, with four days of deals on holiday gifts, popular brands, and everyday essentials. The savings start online at 12:01 a.m. ET, with in-store deals beginning at 6 a.m. local time, according to Walmart's holiday shopping announcement. Ready to shop? Check out Walmart's Black Friday deals or head to Walmart's Holiday Shop for more gift ideas and seasonal savings. But there's a catch—some sh…
Haverstraw, NY
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Free Espresso For 30 Days: Dunkin' To Celebrate Reopening In Garnerville With Offer
Coffee lovers in Rockland County, mark your calendars: you will soon have a chance to score free espresso drinks for an entire month as a newly remodeled Dunkin' celebrates its grand reopening. The Dunkin' at 22 West Ramapo Rd. in Garnerville will hold its grand reopening celebration on Friday, Nov. 13, with giveaways, prizes, and a ribbon-cutting ceremony. This also includes a special offer, according to the company — the first 100 Dunkin' Rewards members in line beginning at 9 a.m. will receive 30 days of free espresso drinks. Winners will be able to redeem one free mediu…
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Cliffside Park-Edgewater, NJ
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Fairview Man Threatens Deportation Unless Victim Paid $6K: Police
A Bergen County man threatened to have a family friend deported unless he paid $6,000, falsely claiming he had connections at the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission, authorities said. Carlos A. Roca-Roca was arrested in Fairview on Saturday, Oct. 3, following an investigation led by Detective Diego Porras, Fairview police said. Roca-Roca allegedly contacted the victim and claimed he knew someone at the state motor vehicle agency who could remove the victim's name from a deportation list. He demanded $6,000 to have the victim removed from the supposed list, threatening to have him depo…
Elmont, NY
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Switchblade Found In Elmont High School Student's Backpack: Police
An 18-year-old Long Island high school student was arrested after a switchblade knife was discovered inside his backpack, police announced on Tuesday, Nov. 10. The discovery was made at Elmont High School, located at 555 Ridge Road in Nassau County, around 1:50 p.m., according to Nassau County Police. Fifth Precinct officers responded to the school following a 911 call, detectives said. A switchblade knife was recovered from inside the student's backpack, and school staff detained him until police arrived, according to investigators. The student, identified as Dayvion Campbell, 18, of Elm…
Easton, PA
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Northampton Courthouse Escape Sparks Manhunt: Helicopter Spots Assault Suspect Hiding Near I-78
A 42-year-old Pennsylvania man accused of strangulation and assault sparked a massive police search when he escaped from a state trooper outside a courthouse Tuesday afternoon, Nov. 10, Pennsylvania State Police announced. Blair Cressman, of Williams Township, Northampton County, had just been arraigned on charges of strangulation, simple assault, harassment, and resisting arrest at District Court 03-2-06 in Easton when he fled from a trooper around 3:15 p.m., according to PSP Troop M. His escape triggered a large police response as authorities searched for him. More than three hours later…
Mount Airy-Woodbine, MD
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Woodbine House Fire Sends Flames Shooting Through Roof, Displaces Six: (
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Flames lit up the night sky as a raging fire tore through a Maryland home, sending thick smoke pouring from the roof. Six people, including a child, were displaced by the blaze, which broke out in the 2500 block of Red Cedar Drive in Woodmore at approximately 7:17 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 10, according to the Prince George's County Fire/EMS Department. Firefighters arrived to find flames shooting through the roof of the two-story, single-family home, prompting crews to battle the blaze as it spread through the structure. Photos shared by the department show towering flames engulfing a portion…
Lexington Park, MD
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Two Inmates Eyed As Suspects After Prisoner Dies Inside Maryland Max-Security Prison (
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Two inmates have been identified as suspects in the death of a fellow prisoner at a Maryland correctional facility, prompting a State Police investigation late Monday night. The inmate was pronounced dead by emergency medical services personnel at North Branch Correctional Institution in Cumberland, according to Maryland State Police on Tuesday, Nov. 10. His identity is being withheld pending notification of his next of kin. Neither suspect has been charged or publicly identified. Shortly before midnight on Monday, Nov. 9, the Maryland State Police Homicide Unit was contacted by investiga…
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Hartford, CT
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Children's Clothing Chain With CT Stores Files For Bankruptcy Amid Falling Sales
A popular children's clothing retailer with hundreds of stores nationwide has filed for bankruptcy as it struggles with declining sales and growing debt. The Children's Place announced its Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing in a news release on Sunday, Nov. 8. The Secaucus, New Jersey-based company is seeking a buyer for nearly all its assets while trying to keep its business operating. The retailer operates 514 stores across North America under its brands The Children's Place and Gymboree. It has more than 140 locations across the Northeast. All stores and online shopping sites remain open…
Arlington, VA
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Dangerous Steering Problem Prompts Massive Recall Of 635K Hondas, Acuras
More than 635,000 Honda and Acura vehicles are being recalled because a software problem can cause drivers to suddenly lose power steering assistance. American Honda Motor Co. issued the recall for 635,808 vehicles, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said in a report filed on Thursday, Oct. 29. The recall affects certain 2021 through 2025 Acura TLX, 2022 through 2024 Acura MDX, and 2023 through 2025 Honda Pilot vehicles. The issue involves an error in the electric power steering software that can cause the system to shut off power steering assistance under certain driving co…
Hartford, CT
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New Details Emerge About HBO Max, Paramount+ Futures After Controversial Merger
Skydance Media is planning to bundle HBO Max and Paramount+ about a month after its controversial megamerger with Warner Bros. Discovery. The combined streaming package is expected to launch in early 2027, Skydance said in its third-quarter letter to shareholders on Monday, Nov. 9. The announcement comes after Skydance completed its $111 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery on Tuesday, Oct. 6. Customers will be able to subscribe to both HBO Max and Paramount+ for one price, but an exact launch date or cost hasn't been announced. "Consumers will be able to subscribe to bo…
Hartford, CT
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New Tool Helps Avoid Struggle Of Splitting Dinner Bills With Friends: How It Works
A new Venmo feature aims to make splitting restaurant bills easier. Venmo unveiled a receipt scanning tool in a news release on Monday, Nov. 9. The feature automatically lists individual purchases and sends payment requests. Users can take a photo of a receipt or upload an existing image, then assign each item to whoever ordered it. The app then calculates what everyone owes, including their share of taxes and tips. The feature also allows users to pay certain purchases themselves while splitting the remaining costs among friends. It works across different mobile devices wi…
New City, NY
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Meat, Poultry Products Prompt Nationwide Federal Warning: What To Check
Federal food safety officials are warning consumers to check their freezers for certain meat and poultry products sold nationwide. The US Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) issued the public health alert on Friday, Nov. 6, after discovering allergens missing from product labels. The frozen products from Betterballen Foods LLC contain sesame that is not declared on their labels. The beef product also contains Worcestershire sauce made with anchovy, a fish allergen that is not declared. Consumers who purchased the affected products should not eat them, FSIS…
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Bob Boone Dies: MLB Manager, All-Star, Father Of Yankees Skipper, Descendant Of Frontier Icon
Bob Boone, whose baseball legacy stretched from championship celebrations to the Yankees dugout through his son, has died. The four-time All-Star catcher and former major league manager died Monday, Nov. 9, at 78. Boone played 19 major league seasons with the Philadelphia Phillies, California Angels, and Kansas City Royals. He won seven Gold Glove Awards and helped Philadelphia capture the 1980 World Series, batting .412 during the championship series, according to Royals Review. His family became baseball’s first to produce three generations of major league players. His father, Ray, prece…
National Interest
Frat Suspended After Members Found Engulfed In Flames At Ohio State
A disturbing video showing two men engulfed in flames has prompted Ohio State University to suspend a fraternity while investigators examine what happened. The university's student conduct office said it placed Sigma Alpha Epsilon on interim suspension. ABC affiliate WSYX in Columbus, Ohio, reported that police believe the video was filmed Saturday, Nov. 7, in the 1900 block of Indianola Avenue, where the fraternity’s house is located. The footage shows a man whose sweatpants are burning tackle another man, whose clothing then catches fire. Both struggle on the ground as onlookers watch and…
National Interest
Woman Found Dead Aboard Cruise Ship; Person Taken Into Custody By FBI
A woman’s death aboard a cruise ship departing from a US port has prompted an FBI investigation into a suspected homicide. The MSC Seascape returned to Galveston, Texas, on Monday, Nov. 9, and federal agents responded, according to a statement from the FBI in Houston. The bureau later announced that an individual had been taken into custody in connection with the alleged homicide. It withheld that person’s identity pending notification of the victim’s family, according to its update. ABC News identified the person in custody as Jason Watford, 48, of Tyler, Texas. The outlet reported that h…
National Interest
Love Meets Money: What Americans Keep Quiet From Partners
Some money matters never make it into the conversation, even between people who share their lives. A new survey reveals which financial secrets Americans are keeping quiet. A Talker Research survey of 2,000 Americans found that 59 percent reported keeping a financial secret from others. TD Bank US commissioned the study. A bad credit score topped the list at 21 percent, followed by significant credit card debt at 16 percent. The findings cover secrets hidden from others generally, while 11 percent specifically reported a bank account their partner did not know about. Meanwhile, 30 percent …
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Nvidia CEO's Affair With Suspected Chinese Spy Sparks Investigation
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang is facing an investigation into whether he was targeted by Chinese intelligence after admitting to an affair with a woman suspected of spying for Beijing. The AI chipmaker's board announced an independent investigation in a news release on Sunday, Nov. 8. The announcement followed reports that Huang had a relationship with a Chinese businesswoman identified by US intelligence officials as a suspected spy. Nvidia shares plunged more than 5% on Monday, Nov. 9, after falling as much as 8% earlier in the day, Reuters reported. The selloff threatened to erase mo…
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Newburgh, NY
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EMTs Save Injured Bald Eagle In Newburgh After Suspected Vehicle Strike
Thanks to quick action from two EMTs, an injured bald eagle believed to have been hit by a vehicle in Orange County was brought to an animal hospital. The incident happened in Newburgh, when Wallkill Volunteer Ambulance Corps EMTs Jessica Foster and Christopher Mancuso were returning from the hospital when they spotted the injured bird, the organization said on Monday, Nov. 9. Rather than leaving the eagle behind, the pair worked with the Town of Newburgh Police Department to safely secure the bird and arrange transportation to a nearby animal hospital. The eagl…
Five Towns, NY
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'Everything Must Go': Lawrence Staple Closing After Five Decades In Business
A family-owned shoe store operating on Long Island for five decades will close its doors in the coming weeks. Incredible Feets, which once boasted five stores across the region, will shutter its final location in Lawrence later this month, Newsday reported Tuesday, Nov. 10. The store has been advertising “everything must go” sales on its social media pages for multiple weeks. All merchandise was marked down 50% on Monday, Nov. 9, according to the most recent post. Gary Weiss began selling shoes in 1976 and rebranded his company as Incredible Feets in 1981, with the business built on “excel…
Landover, MD
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From Valedictorian To ICE Custody: PG County Teen's College Dreams Face An Uncertain Future
A Maryland teenager who graduated at the top of her high school class and earned a full scholarship to college is now facing a future far different from the one she spent years working toward. Maria Flores Garcia, 19, was detained alongside her mother during a scheduled immigration check-in in Baltimore before both were transferred to an ICE facility in Louisiana, according to loved ones. Flores Garcia, the 2026 valedictorian at Parkdale High School in Prince George’s County, is now a freshman at the University of Maryland, pursuing a future in public health. Her boyfriend, Cesar Saavedra,…
Poughkeepsie, NY
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Poughkeepsie Eatery Heading To 'Shark Tank' With Famous Stuffed Bagels
A Hudson Valley bagel business that began with a wild idea in a home kitchen is about to make its debut on national television. Moonrise Bagels, which has locations in Woodstock, Poughkeepsie, and NYC, and is known for stuffing bagels with everything from pizza-inspired fillings to other comfort foods, will appear on ABC's hit show "Shark Tank" on Wednesday, Nov. 11, at 10 p.m. EST. The business, founded by husband-and-wife team Ali and Jeremy Rhodes, announced the appearance on Instagram on Friday, Nov. 6. The upcoming appearance marks a major milestone for a business that…
Hartford, CT
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CT's Best Nursing Homes Revealed In New Study: See Full List
Thousands of nursing homes across the Northeast have been evaluated in new national ratings highlighting the best facilities for rehabilitation and long-term care. U.S. News & World Report released its 2027 Best Nursing Homes ratings on Tuesday, Nov. 10. The annual list evaluated more than 14,600 skilled nursing facilities in all 50 states and Washington, DC. The study evaluated nursing homes using 17 quality measures in each care category, including staffing levels, hospital readmissions, patient safety, and clinical outcomes. U.S. News rated 2,236 facilities across the Northeast.…