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Fires, Damaged Property Sparks Recall Impacting Popular Bluetooth Speakers Fires, Damaged Property Sparks Recall Impacting Popular Bluetooth Speakers Fires, Damaged Property Sparks Recall Impacting Popular Bluetooth Speakers
Fires, Damaged Property Sparks Recall Impacting Popular Bluetooth Speakers More than 670,000 batteries used in portable Bluetooth speakers are being recalled after reports of fires and property damage. Bose issued the recall for lithium-ion battery packs used in its S1 Pro and S1 Pro+ portable Bluetooth speakers, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Thursday, Nov. 5. About 634,759 batteries were sold in the US, while another 35,400 were sold in Canada. The recall affects Bose S1 Pro System Battery Packs and S1 Pro+ System Battery Packs sold with the speakers or separately as accessories and replacement parts. The batteries can overheat and igni…

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Federal Agencies Sound Alarm As Hackers Target Refrigerators: What To Know Now Federal Agencies Sound Alarm As Hackers Target Refrigerators: What To Know Now Federal Agencies Sound Alarm As Hackers Target Refrigerators: What To Know Now
Federal Agencies Sound Alarm As Hackers Target Refrigerators: What To Know Now Hackers are targeting refrigeration systems, prompting a federal warning about threats that could extend far beyond computer screens. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, FBI, and three other federal departments issued a joint warning on Thursday, Nov. 5, urging organizations to secure industrial refrigeration and cold-chain monitoring systems. The warning concerns equipment that protects temperature-sensitive products in grocery stores, cold-storage facilities, and other critical infrastructure. Attackers worldwide are exploiting weaknesses in electronic temperature and c…

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by Joe Lombardi
Stony Point, NY
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Special Prosecutors Appointed In 2 Rockland Political Cases Involving Ballot Fraud, Stolen Sign Special Prosecutors Appointed In 2 Rockland Political Cases Involving Ballot Fraud, Stolen Sign Special Prosecutors Appointed In 2 Rockland Political Cases Involving Ballot Fraud, Stolen Sign
Special Prosecutors Appointed In 2 Rockland Political Cases Involving Ballot Fraud, Stolen Sign Special prosecutors have been appointed to handle two separate criminal cases involving political figures from opposing parties in Rockland County, including a Republican accused of ballot fraud and a Democrat accused of stealing a campaign sign.  The appointments were announced by the Rockland County District Attorney's Office on Friday, Nov. 6, following requests from District Attorney Thomas E. Walsh II.  According to the office, Judge James A. McCarty, supervising judge of the Superior Criminal Courts for the Ninth Judicial District, appointed Julia D. Cornachio as special dis…

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by Ben Crnic
National Interest
Holiday Fraud Alert: What Shoppers Should Check Before Clicking Holiday Fraud Alert: What Shoppers Should Check Before Clicking Holiday Fraud Alert: What Shoppers Should Check Before Clicking
Holiday Fraud Alert: What Shoppers Should Check Before Clicking Holiday bargains can come with a hidden cost, and scammers are counting on the seasonal rush to keep shoppers from looking closely. The FBI and Better Business Bureau warn that fraudulent offers, urgent messages, and convincing impersonators can put money and personal information at risk. The FBI says non-payment and non-delivery scams caused more than $503 million in reported losses in 2025. Those figures cover the full year, not just holiday shopping. In non-delivery scams, buyers pay for merchandise that never arrives. Non-payment scams target sellers who ship goods but never receive pa…

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by Joe Lombardi
Bethesda, MD
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600 Fire, Explosion Reports Spark Urgent Warning For Popular Portable Chargers 600 Fire, Explosion Reports Spark Urgent Warning For Popular Portable Chargers 600 Fire, Explosion Reports Spark Urgent Warning For Popular Portable Chargers
600 Fire, Explosion Reports Spark Urgent Warning For Popular Portable Chargers Federal regulators are urging people to stop using more than 200,000 portable chargers because they can catch fire or explode. The urgent warning affects about 210,000 HAIARA W5 PRO power banks, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Thursday, Nov. 5. The devices have lithium batteries that can explode and ignite, posing serious fire and burn hazards. The warning comes after Amazon seller Mitrytech agreed to recall about 11,000 HAIARA power banks in late October. The CPSC has received 600 reports of fires, explosions, and other overheating incidents, including&nb…

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by Chris Spiker

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Southington, CT
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Fake FBI Agent Tried To Buy Southington 7-Eleven Surveillance Video For $100: Police Fake FBI Agent Tried To Buy Southington 7-Eleven Surveillance Video For $100: Police Fake FBI Agent Tried To Buy Southington 7-Eleven Surveillance Video For $100: Police
Fake FBI Agent Tried To Buy Southington 7-Eleven Surveillance Video For $100: Police A Connecticut man accused of posing as an FBI agent to get his hands on a 7-Eleven's security footage tried a different approach when workers demanded proof: He offered them cash, police said. Rocky R. Delmaro, 47, of South Windsor, allegedly walked into the 7-Eleven at 500 Queen St. in Southington on Sunday, Nov. 1, wearing a jacket with the letters "FBI" on it. Delmaro claimed to be a federal agent and asked to see the store's surveillance footage, police said. But when someone asked for his law enforcement credentials, he couldn't produce any. Police said Delmaro left the store and…

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by Josh Lanier
Allentown, PA
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Allentown Man ID’d After Norfolk Southern Train Strike Allentown Man ID’d After Norfolk Southern Train Strike Allentown Man ID’d After Norfolk Southern Train Strike
Allentown Man ID’d After Norfolk Southern Train Strike A man was killed after being struck by a Norfolk Southern train in Pennsylvania, authorities announced on Friday, Nov. 6. Horace J. Kieffer, 46,of Allentown was pronounced dead at the scene in the area of the 1200 block of Constitution Drive in Salisbury Township at 11:56 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 5, according to the Lehigh County Coroner’s Office. Kieffer had been struck by a Norfolk Southern train, the coroner’s office said. An autopsy was scheduled for Friday at the Lehigh County Coroner’s Office & Forensic Center. A cause and manner of death were not included in the release. The circ…

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by Jillian Pikora
Fair Lawn-Glen Rock, NJ
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UPDATE: Man, 75, Takes Fatal Fall From 4th Floor Balcony At Fair Lawn's Livana UPDATE: Man, 75, Takes Fatal Fall From 4th Floor Balcony At Fair Lawn's Livana UPDATE: Man, 75, Takes Fatal Fall From 4th Floor Balcony At Fair Lawn's Livana
Update: Man, 75, Takes Fatal Fall From 4th Floor Balcony At Fair Lawn's Livana A 75-year-old man died following an incident involving a fourth-floor balcony at a luxury senior living community in Bergen County on Friday morning, Nov. 6, Daily Voice has learned. The incident happened around 10 a.m. at Livana on Pollitt Drive in Fair Lawn. Investigators are treating the death as a possible suicide, though the circumstances remain under investigation, sources with direct knowledge of the incident tell Daily Voice. Authorities had not yet notified the person's next of kin. Photos taken at the scene by incident photographer Boyd A. Loving show police cars, ambulances, and…

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by Cecilia Levine
Forked River-Lacey, NJ
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Two Dogs Tied To Pole, Abandoned Outside Forked River Animal Refuge On Halloween Night Two Dogs Tied To Pole, Abandoned Outside Forked River Animal Refuge On Halloween Night Two Dogs Tied To Pole, Abandoned Outside Forked River Animal Refuge On Halloween Night
Two Dogs Tied To Pole, Abandoned Outside Forked River Animal Refuge On Halloween Night Two dogs were left tied to a pole outside a New Jersey animal refuge on Halloween night, spending the night in the cold before they were discovered, the organization said. The dogs, which appear to be a Bernese mountain dog and a golden retriever, were abandoned outside Associated Humane Societies of Forked River in Ocean County on Saturday, Oct. 31, according to a statement from the organization. "Well, these two cuties were dumped outside our refuge on Halloween night. 💔" AHS Forked River said. "That means they spent the night outside in the cold, dark, hungry, and scared, with no id…

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by Cecilia Levine
Harrison, NY
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Tesla Driver Loses Control, Causing Chain Reaction Crash On I-95 In Harrison Tesla Driver Loses Control, Causing Chain Reaction Crash On I-95 In Harrison Tesla Driver Loses Control, Causing Chain Reaction Crash On I-95 In Harrison
Tesla Driver Loses Control, Causing Chain Reaction Crash On I-95 In Harrison A Tesla driver lost control and struck another vehicle on I-95 in Westchester County, setting off a four-vehicle chain-reaction crash that sent a woman to the hospital and blocked lanes during the morning commute, police said.  The crash happened onI-95 South between Exits 19 and 18B in Harrison on Friday, Nov. 6, according to New York State Police. The incident was first reported around 7:45 a.m., according to 511NY.  State Police said a 48-year-old Valley Stream man was driving a 2022 Tesla in the center lane when he lost control and struck a vehicle traveling in the left lane.…

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by Ben Crnic

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Hartford, CT
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Tesla 'Winding Down' Cybertruck Production After Years Of Controversy, Plummeting Sales Tesla 'Winding Down' Cybertruck Production After Years Of Controversy, Plummeting Sales Tesla 'Winding Down' Cybertruck Production After Years Of Controversy, Plummeting Sales
Tesla 'Winding Down' Cybertruck Production After Years Of Controversy, Plummeting Sales Tesla appears to be ending production of its widely criticized Cybertruck after years of plunging sales, political backlash, and ongoing safety concerns surrounding the controversial electric pickup. CEO Elon Musk announced plans to wind down Cybertruck production in a post on his social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, on Friday, Nov. 6. The billionaire said manufacturing of the maligned EVs will end at Tesla's Gigafactory Texas plant "around the middle" of 2027. Tesla plans to use the factory's capacity to increase production of its new self-driving Cybercab. "The C…

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by Chris Spiker
Bethesda, MD
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Brain Injuries, Broken Bones From Falls Spark Major Recall Of 3.6M+ Ladders Brain Injuries, Broken Bones From Falls Spark Major Recall Of 3.6M+ Ladders Brain Injuries, Broken Bones From Falls Spark Major Recall Of 3.6M+ Ladders
Brain Injuries, Broken Bones From Falls Spark Major Recall Of 3.6M+ Ladders Nearly 3.7 million ladders are being recalled after they collapsed suddenly, causing traumatic brain injuries and skull fractures. Little Giant Ladder Systems issued the recall for about 3,662,000 ladders equipped with Rapid Locks, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said on Thursday, Nov. 5. The recall affects 11 models with black or orange locking mechanisms used to adjust the ladders' height. The ladders can suddenly retract if the locks aren't fully engaged, creating a fall hazard. There have been 25 reports of ladders retracting, causing 19 injuries, according to the CPSC. Three re…

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by Chris Spiker
Hartford, CT
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Panera Takes On Starbucks' Bearista With New Holiday Cups: When To Get Them Panera Takes On Starbucks' Bearista With New Holiday Cups: When To Get Them Panera Takes On Starbucks' Bearista With New Holiday Cups: When To Get Them
Panera Takes On Starbucks' Bearista With New Holiday Cups: When To Get Them Panera Bread is challenging Starbucks' wildly popular Bearista cup with its own collectible drinkware for the holidays. The fast-casual chain unveiled its limited-edition glass Snowman Cups in a news release on Thursday, Nov. 5. Panera's cups will come in two versions: a "naughty" winking snowman with a red straw and a "nice" snowman with a regular smile and a powder blue straw. Panera's Snowman Cups will come in mystery boxes, so customers won't know which design they're getting until they open the package. "The holidays are about coming together, enjoying great food and making …

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Bethesda, MD
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Dozens Of Burns Linked To Recalled Air Fryers Sold At Major Retailer Dozens Of Burns Linked To Recalled Air Fryers Sold At Major Retailer Dozens Of Burns Linked To Recalled Air Fryers Sold At Major Retailer
Dozens Of Burns Linked To Recalled Air Fryers Sold At Major Retailer Nearly 176,000 air fryer ovens are being recalled after dozens of people suffered burns when the appliances' doors unexpectedly closed. Gourmia recalled about 175,951 digital air fryer ovens, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Thursday, Nov. 5. The ovens' spring-loaded glass doors can suddenly close when bumped, potentially burning someone removing hot food. The recall covers Gourmia 9-Slice Digital Air Fryer Ovens with model number GTF7530 and UPC 810002862779. The stainless steel appliances have two glass French doors with metal handles. Gourmia, which is based in B…

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by Chris Spiker
Hartford, CT
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McDonald's Plans Major Value Menu Changes: What To Know McDonald's Plans Major Value Menu Changes: What To Know McDonald's Plans Major Value Menu Changes: What To Know
McDonald's Plans Major Value Menu Changes: What To Know McDonald's is planning to introduce new value meals nationwide as the fast-food giant tries to attract more customers struggling with rising costs. The company announced plans to overhaul its value menu during its third-quarter earnings call on Wednesday, Nov. 4. McDonald's is testing new meal deals at roughly 1,900 US restaurants, with a nationwide launch expected in early 2027, MarketWatch reported. McDonald's began the eight-week test in late October with two types of value meals: mix-and-match combinations that let customers choose different items and fixed bundles featuring specific it…

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Jay Rockefeller Dies: Heir To Family Dynasty, Former US Senator, Governor Jay Rockefeller Dies: Heir To Family Dynasty, Former US Senator, Governor Jay Rockefeller Dies: Heir To Family Dynasty, Former US Senator, Governor
Jay Rockefeller Dies: Heir To Family Dynasty, Former US Senator, Governor Jay Rockefeller, an heir to one of America’s most famous fortunes who built a political legacy far from his New York roots, has died. The former West Virginia governor and five-term US senator died Friday, Nov. 6, at his home in Washington, DC. He was 89. The Washington Post, which first reported his death, said his family did not disclose a cause. Born in Manhattan, John Davison Rockefeller IV was a great-grandson of John D. Rockefeller Sr., the industrialist whose Standard Oil empire dominated the oil industry and made him one of the world’s richest people. His family’s political connect…

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by Joe Lombardi
National Interest
Fox News Host Outlines Scenario That Could Shut GOP Out Of White House: Watch Fox News Host Outlines Scenario That Could Shut GOP Out Of White House: Watch Fox News Host Outlines Scenario That Could Shut GOP Out Of White House: Watch
Fox News Host Outlines Scenario That Could Shut GOP Out Of White House: Watch Fox News host Jesse Watters is warning that Republicans’ midterm losses could have consequences far beyond the next Congress. Speaking on “Jesse Watters Primetime” on Thursday, Nov. 5, Watters focused on Texas as he assessed Democrats’ victories in his Fox News monologue. “They seize Texas and are on pace for the biggest midterm landslide since Watergate,” Watters said. “Now, if Texas stays blue, a Republican will never sniff the White House ever again.” Indeed. Adding Texas' 40 Electoral College points to Democratic mainstay states California (54) and New York (28) would make it very diff…

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National Interest
How Long Average Worker Can Go Without A Paycheck Revealed In New Research How Long Average Worker Can Go Without A Paycheck Revealed In New Research How Long Average Worker Can Go Without A Paycheck Revealed In New Research
How Long Average Worker Can Go Without A Paycheck Revealed In New Research Losing a paycheck could leave many workers facing a financial squeeze before they find a suitable replacement job, new Monster research suggests. Only 39 percent of employed adults surveyed said they could maintain their current standard of living for at least three months after losing their primary source of income. The findings come from the Monster Research Institute’s Q3 Monster Livelihood Index, which measures workers’ perceptions of their financial resilience and career options. The survey also found that fewer than half, 48 percent, felt confident they could find another job meeting…

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by Joe Lombardi
National Interest
America’s Nicest Place Revealed: This Small Northeast Village Is Top Choice America’s Nicest Place Revealed: This Small Northeast Village Is Top Choice America’s Nicest Place Revealed: This Small Northeast Village Is Top Choice
America’s Nicest Place Revealed: This Small Northeast Village Is Top Choice A small village with a big habit of helping others has earned a national honor for making kindness part of everyday life. Liverpool, New York, about 5 miles north of Syracuse, is Reader’s Digest’s Nicest Place in America for 2026. The magazine’s winning profile highlights residents whose generosity reaches well beyond their own streets. Liverpool (marked in red) is located just north of Syracuse in central New York. It sits beside Onondaga Lake. Google Maps The annual contest, launched in 2017, begins with reader nominations. Reader’s Digest’s editorial team vets the submissions and…

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by Joe Lombardi
National Interest
Google Ad Impostors Put Accounts At Risk: What To Check Google Ad Impostors Put Accounts At Risk: What To Check Google Ad Impostors Put Accounts At Risk: What To Check
Google Ad Impostors Put Accounts At Risk: What To Check The first result in your Google search could put more than your time at risk. Scammers buy search advertisements that impersonate legitimate businesses and steer users toward convincing fake websites, according to the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center. Those pages can capture passwords and financial information, giving criminals access to victims’ accounts. The tactic exploits a familiar habit: searching for a company’s name and clicking a prominent result without checking where it leads. A recognizable logo or familiar business name doesn't prove a website belongs to that company. Cri…

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'Jesus Christ Could Have Run And Would Have Lost': Lawler Reacts To NY-17 Defeat 'Jesus Christ Could Have Run And Would Have Lost': Lawler Reacts To NY-17 Defeat 'Jesus Christ Could Have Run And Would Have Lost': Lawler Reacts To NY-17 Defeat
'Jesus Christ Could Have Run And Would Have Lost': Lawler Reacts To NY-17 Defeat Republican Rep. Mike Lawler had a striking explanation for his election defeat in the Hudson Valley, suggesting that even Jesus Christ could not have won amid the Democratic wave that swept the country.  "Jesus Christ could have run and would have lost," Lawler told CNN congressional correspondent Manu Raju on Wednesday, Nov. 4, a day after losing his reelection bid to Democrat Cait Conley in New York's 17th Congressional District.  The remark came as Lawler reflected on his defeat in one of the nation's most closely watched House races, which helped Democrats regain control of Co…

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by Ben Crnic
Port Washington, NY
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Viral Moment At Port Washington Store Sparks Dream NYC Wedding For Mom Battling Cancer Viral Moment At Port Washington Store Sparks Dream NYC Wedding For Mom Battling Cancer Viral Moment At Port Washington Store Sparks Dream NYC Wedding For Mom Battling Cancer
Viral Moment At Port Washington Store Sparks Dream NYC Wedding For Mom Battling Cancer A chance encounter for a Long Island mom battling stage 4 cancer turned into her dream wedding at Rockefeller Center just two weeks later. Elena Volkova, 42, and her then-fiancé, Peter Napolitano, were shopping at North Shore Farms in their hometown of Port Washington on Sunday, Oct. 18 when they ran into “kindness influencer” Keegan Gordon. Gordon, a 26-year-old from South Africa, was doing one of his bits and offered the couple $500 in cash or five minutes to fill their shopping cart. Napolitano took the $500 cash and explained that he’d just lost his job, then Volkova revealed she’d been…

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by Joe Wilkinson
Lexington Park, MD
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Maryland's Hidden Gems Are Getting New Life As State Opens Doors To Long-Closed Lands Maryland's Hidden Gems Are Getting New Life As State Opens Doors To Long-Closed Lands Maryland's Hidden Gems Are Getting New Life As State Opens Doors To Long-Closed Lands
Maryland's Hidden Gems Are Getting New Life As State Opens Doors To Long-Closed Lands For nearly 40 years, one of Maryland's most spectacular mountain overlooks has been largely out of reach. Now, the state is working to change that, part of a broader effort to open up places once inaccessible, privately owned, or overlooked. The long-awaited transformation of Wills Mountain State Park near Cumberland is among six public land projects highlighted by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources on Thursday, Nov. 5, as officials look to expand opportunities for residents to explore the state's natural landscapes and history. At Wills Mountain, the obstacle has been getting peo…

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by Zak Failla
Harrison, NY
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Harrison HS Student In Intensive Care Unit After Being Hit By Car: Here's How To Help Harrison HS Student In Intensive Care Unit After Being Hit By Car: Here's How To Help Harrison HS Student In Intensive Care Unit After Being Hit By Car: Here's How To Help
Harrison HS Student In Intensive Care Unit After Being Hit By Car: Here's How To Help A 16-year-old Westchester County high school student is fighting for his life after being struck by a car while helping clean up after a community fundraiser, prompting an outpouring of support for his family.  Julian, a student at Harrison High School, was critically injured while volunteering after a community Fall Festival fundraiser, according to a GoFundMe campaign started by Amy Zhang on Wednesday, Nov. 4.  He is now being treated in a Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU), where he faces a long recovery that is expected to include five major surgeries involving his left leg,…

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by Ben Crnic
Carmel, NY
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Amazon Prime Thriller Films In Kent, Causes Road Closures Amazon Prime Thriller Films In Kent, Causes Road Closures Amazon Prime Thriller Films In Kent, Causes Road Closures
Amazon Prime Thriller Films In Kent, Causes Road Closures A Putnam County town will be featured in scenes filmed for an upcoming Amazon Prime Video thriller starring two well-known actors.   The movie, "One Night Out," filmed in Kent on both Wednesday, Nov. 4, and Thursday, Nov. 5, Town Supervisor Jaime McGlasson confirmed to Daily Voice.  The production has prompted several road closures, with Kent Police warning motorists to expect delays while crews work in the area. According to the department, intermittent closures occurred along Farmers Mills Road between Miller Hill Road and Meads Court on Wednesday, and are expected to …

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