Rivertowns, NY
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Car Goes Up In Flames On Saw Mill River Parkway In Dobbs Ferry Car Goes Up In Flames On Saw Mill River Parkway In Dobbs Ferry Car Goes Up In Flames On Saw Mill River Parkway In Dobbs Ferry
Car Goes Up In Flames On Saw Mill River Parkway In Dobbs Ferry A car caught fire on the Saw Mill River Parkway in Westchester County — but no one was hurt, firefighters said. The fire broke out on the northbound Saw Mill River Parkway just north of the Ashford Avenue exit in Dobbs Ferry at around 8:10 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 12, according to the Dobbs Ferry Fire Department.   When firefighters arrived, they found the vehicle fully engulfed in flames. Fortunately, everyone inside the car had already escaped before emergency crews reached the scene, the department said.  Firefighters quickly worked to bring the blaze under control and…

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Penns Grove-Carneys Point, NJ
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Possible Tornado Spotted In Carneys Point Possible Tornado Spotted In Carneys Point Possible Tornado Spotted In Carneys Point
Possible Tornado Spotted In Carneys Point A possible tornado has been spotted in South Jersey.  A photo of what appeared to be a funnel cloud in Carneys Point was shared by NBC News Meteorologist Justin Godynick. The National Weather Service had not confirmed the tornado as of press time but did confirm a twister in New Castle County, DE. The NWS had previously issued a tornado watch across 11 counties.

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by Cecilia Levine
Norwalk, CT
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Oprah's Favorite Things Turns 30 With 79 Gifts, 30 Under $100 Oprah's Favorite Things Turns 30 With 79 Gifts, 30 Under $100 Oprah's Favorite Things Turns 30 With 79 Gifts, 30 Under $100
Oprah's Favorite Things Turns 30 With 79 Gifts, 30 Under $100 Oprah Winfrey's famous Favorite Things list is celebrating its 30th anniversary, and holiday shoppers have 79 gifts to explore this year — including 30 priced under $100. Unveiled Thursday, Nov. 12, the 2026 collection features everything from beauty products and gourmet foods to kitchen gadgets, clothing, technology, and gifts for children. This year's selections are featured in a new dedicated Amazon storefront, making it easier for shoppers to browse Oprah's picks and get a head start on their holiday shopping. And fortunately, shoppers don't have to spend thousands — or even $100 — to p…

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Goshen, NY
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Nearly $14M In Road Repaving Planned Across Hudson Valley: Here's Where Nearly $14M In Road Repaving Planned Across Hudson Valley: Here's Where Nearly $14M In Road Repaving Planned Across Hudson Valley: Here's Where
Nearly $14M In Road Repaving Planned Across Hudson Valley: Here's Where Drivers in parts of the Hudson Valley could soon have a smoother ride, as nearly $14 million in state funding will go toward repaving several major roads battered by harsh winter weather.  The funding will cover five road projects in Orange, Putnam, and Sullivan counties, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced on Tuesday, Nov. 10.  The projects, totaling $13.95 million, will resurface 49 lane miles of roadway as part of a statewide effort to repair roads damaged by winter weather. Construction is expected to begin in spring 2027, according to the governor's office.  Which Hudson V…

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by Ben Crnic
Bristol, PA
Weather
TORNADO WATCH: 70 MPH Winds, Large Hail Threaten 8 Pennsylvania Counties TORNADO WATCH: 70 MPH Winds, Large Hail Threaten 8 Pennsylvania Counties TORNADO WATCH: 70 MPH Winds, Large Hail Threaten 8 Pennsylvania Counties
Tornado Watch: 70 MPH Winds, Large Hail Threaten 8 Pennsylvania Counties A tornado watch has been issued for eight Pennsylvania counties as dangerous thunderstorms threaten to bring tornadoes, damaging winds of up to 70 mph, and large hail to the region, according to the National Weather Service. The National Weather Service's Storm Prediction Center issued Tornado Watch 705 at 12:50 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 12, with the watch remaining in effect until 7 p.m. The watch covers the following Pennsylvania counties: Berks Bucks Chester Delaware Lehigh Montgomery Northampton Philadelphia Forecasters warned that a few tornadoes are possible, along with scattered large…

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New Canaan, CT
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NY Attorney Who Stole $500K From New Canaan Trust Then Lied To Beneficiaries Headed To Prison NY Attorney Who Stole $500K From New Canaan Trust Then Lied To Beneficiaries Headed To Prison NY Attorney Who Stole $500K From New Canaan Trust Then Lied To Beneficiaries Headed To Prison
NY Attorney Who Stole $500K From New Canaan Trust Then Lied To Beneficiaries Headed To Prison A New York attorney who stole more than half a million dollars from a trust tied to a Connecticut commercial building will spend eight months in federal prison, authorities said. Edward W. Miller, 71, of Lawrence, New York, was sentenced Thursday, Nov. 12, to wire fraud in a Hartford federal court, the US Attorney for the District of Connecticut said. He must serve a year of supervised release. Federal prosecutors said Miller spent more than six years stealing money from a New Canaan trust he was hired to manage. He then lied to beneficiaries about the missing funds after the trust's c…

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by Josh Lanier
Brentwood, NY
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Driver Killed In Fiery LIE Crash Was NYPD Sergeant And Father Of Two: Fundraiser Driver Killed In Fiery LIE Crash Was NYPD Sergeant And Father Of Two: Fundraiser Driver Killed In Fiery LIE Crash Was NYPD Sergeant And Father Of Two: Fundraiser
Driver Killed In Fiery LIE Crash Was Nypd Sergeant And Father Of Two: Fundraiser The driver killed in a fiery car crash on the Long Island Expressway was a married NYPD sergeant with two kids, his loved ones said. Javier Ramirez, 38, was remembered as “a kind, hardworking, dependable, and dedicated individual” in an online fundraiser launched for his family. “Beyond his commitment to the job, Javier was an amazing person whose character extended far beyond the uniform,” organizers Joseph Aliberti and Juan Gonzalez wrote in the GoFundMe. “He was a devoted husband, a loving father, and a valued member of his family and community.” Ramirez was an 11-year veteran of the fo…

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by Joe Wilkinson
Havre de Grace, MD
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Underwater Drone Leads Divers To Missing Havre De Grace Teen's Body After Eight-Day Search Underwater Drone Leads Divers To Missing Havre De Grace Teen's Body After Eight-Day Search Underwater Drone Leads Divers To Missing Havre De Grace Teen's Body After Eight-Day Search
Underwater Drone Leads Divers To Missing Havre De Grace Teen's Body After Eight-Day Search An eight-day search for a missing Maryland teenager ended in heartbreak when volunteer rescuers using an underwater drone located his body in the Susquehanna River. Mark Everett Coates III, 18, of Havre de Grace, was found dead on Thursday afternoon, Nov. 12, near Garrett Island, where his overturned boat was discovered a week earlier. According to Maryland Natural Resources Police, volunteers with Christian Aid Ministries Pennsylvania Search & Rescue spotted a target of interest beneath the water offshore of Garrett Island using an underwater drone. Around noon, divers from Maryland N…

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by Zak Failla
Hempstead, NY
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Jersey Shore ‘Thrill Killer’ Suspected In NY Murder As Six Cold Case Victims ID’d: Authorities Jersey Shore ‘Thrill Killer’ Suspected In NY Murder As Six Cold Case Victims ID’d: Authorities Jersey Shore ‘Thrill Killer’ Suspected In NY Murder As Six Cold Case Victims ID’d: Authorities
Jersey Shore ‘Thrill Killer’ Suspected In NY Murder As Six Cold Case Victims ID’d: Authorities Six Long Island cold case victims were publicly identified for the first time Thursday, Nov. 12, including one who may have been shot dead by a New Jersey serial killer, officials said. The highest profile case was that of “Montauk Mary,” an elderly woman who was shot four times and found near East Overlook Park on Montauk Highway in March 1978. She was identified Thursday as Sofia Margherita Marrone, a Pleasantville, NJ, woman who was 73 years old when she died, according to the Suffolk County District Attorney’s office. Marrone was killed by four .22-caliber “short round” bullets — the …

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by Joe Wilkinson
North Hunterdon, NJ
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Death Investigation Draws Heavy Police Presence To East Amwell Neighborhood Death Investigation Draws Heavy Police Presence To East Amwell Neighborhood Death Investigation Draws Heavy Police Presence To East Amwell Neighborhood
Death Investigation Draws Heavy Police Presence To East Amwell Neighborhood A death investigation drew a large police presence to a Hunterdon County neighborhood on Thursday, Nov. 12, authorities said. Police were investigating a death at 17 Iron Horse Drive in the Ringoes section of East Amwell Township, Mayor Michael Dendis said in a 2 p.m. update. Dendis said he had been in contact with New Jersey State Police and the Hunterdon County Prosecutor's Office. The mayor had earlier alerted residents to a large police presence on Iron Horse Drive, saying state police had assured him there was no danger to the public. Authorities have not released the identity of the…

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by Cecilia Levine

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Hartford, CT
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Massive Outage Disrupts Microsoft Outlook, Online Services (BREAKING) Massive Outage Disrupts Microsoft Outlook, Online Services (BREAKING) Massive Outage Disrupts Microsoft Outlook, Online Services (BREAKING)
Massive Outage Disrupts Microsoft Outlook, Online Services (Breaking) A massive Microsoft outage disrupted email and other online services for users across the US, with problems potentially affecting customers worldwide. The outage began shortly after noon on Thursday, Nov. 12, impacting Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft 365, Teams, and Copilot. Outlook was among the hardest-hit services, with more than 131,000 outage reports at 1:18 p.m., according to tracking website Downdetector. Microsoft 365 had more than 22,000 reports by 12:55 p.m., while Copilot had about 4,400 and Teams had roughly 2,000. In a social media post, Microsoft confirmed it was …

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by Chris Spiker
New City, NY
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Major Service Changes Could Be Coming, USPS Warns: What To Know Now Major Service Changes Could Be Coming, USPS Warns: What To Know Now Major Service Changes Could Be Coming, USPS Warns: What To Know Now
Major Service Changes Could Be Coming, USPS Warns: What To Know Now Your mail delivery and neighborhood post office could face major changes as the US Postal Service warns that its financial crisis demands help from Congress. The agency reported a $6.5 billion annual loss on Tuesday, Nov. 10, despite higher revenue and cost-cutting efforts, according to its financial announcement. Postmaster General David Steiner warned that options without congressional help could include post office closures, slower delivery, reduced marketing-mail service, and reconsideration of six-day delivery, according to Politico. Those are potential changes, rather than an announce…

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by Joe Lombardi
Jenkintown, PA
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New Jenkintown Burger Joint Celebrates Grand Opening With Free Giveaways, Charity Event New Jenkintown Burger Joint Celebrates Grand Opening With Free Giveaways, Charity Event New Jenkintown Burger Joint Celebrates Grand Opening With Free Giveaways, Charity Event
New Jenkintown Burger Joint Celebrates Grand Opening With Free Giveaways, Charity Event A new burger joint is celebrating its grand opening with hundreds of giveaways and a special event benefiting a local nonprofit. Habit Burger & Grill will host a grand opening celebration at its new Jenkintown-area restaurant at 1621 The Fairway in Baederwood Shoppes on Tuesday, Nov. 24, according to a press release issued Wednesday, Nov. 11. The California-based chain, known for its award-winning Charburgers cooked over an open flame, officially opened the location on Monday, Oct. 5. The upcoming celebration will feature a ribbon-cutting ceremony, giveaways, and donations to a local ch…

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by Jillian Pikora
Hershey, PA
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Giant Reese's Dessert Returns For Thanksgiving: Where To Find It Giant Reese's Dessert Returns For Thanksgiving: Where To Find It Giant Reese's Dessert Returns For Thanksgiving: Where To Find It
Giant Reese's Dessert Returns For Thanksgiving: Where To Find It Hershey is bringing back its giant Reese's Peanut Butter Cup pie just in time for Thanksgiving. The Hershey Company announced the return of its limited-edition Reese's Pie in a news release on Thursday, Nov. 12. The eastern Pennsylvania candy giant is offering the oversized treat again after it quickly sold out during its original launch in 2021. The Reese's Pie contains more than three pounds of milk chocolate and peanut butter. The dessert looks like a traditional Thanksgiving pie but is actually a supersized Reese's Peanut Butter Cup that measures nine inches across. The …

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by Chris Spiker
Bethesda, MD
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Serious Burns Spark Massive Recall Of 265K Fire Pits: What To Know Serious Burns Spark Massive Recall Of 265K Fire Pits: What To Know Serious Burns Spark Massive Recall Of 265K Fire Pits: What To Know
Serious Burns Spark Massive Recall Of 265K Fire Pits: What To Know About 265,000 tabletop fire pits sold at major retailers nationwide are being recalled after four people suffered serious burns. Allstar Marketing Group issued the recall for Sharper Image Tabletop Fire Pits and Tabletop Infinity Fire Pits, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Thursday, Nov. 12. The pits can allow burning fuel to escape or cause flames to shoot out of containers, creating serious fire and burn hazards. Allstar has received four reports of burning fuel escaping from the fire pits during use, resulting in four injuries. The injuries included third- and fou…

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by Chris Spiker

National Interest

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18-Year-Old Soldier Killed In Letterkenny Army Depot Training; Shooter Pleads Guilty: DOJ 18-Year-Old Soldier Killed In Letterkenny Army Depot Training; Shooter Pleads Guilty: DOJ 18-Year-Old Soldier Killed In Letterkenny Army Depot Training; Shooter Pleads Guilty: DOJ
18-Year-Old Soldier Killed In Letterkenny Army Depot Training; Shooter Pleads Guilty: DOJ An 18-year-old Pennsylvania soldier was killed during a firearms training exercise, and the instructor responsible has pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter, but the soldier's grieving family says justice has not been served. Sean Stark, 38, of Carlisle, entered the guilty plea before US District Judge Joseph F. Saporito Jr. on Thursday, Nov. 12, in connection with the March 12 shooting death of Specialist Krystofer Lee Lopez at Letterkenny Army Depot in Franklin County. Stark, a Department of the Army police officer and firearms instructor at the military installation, admitted to inv…

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by Jillian Pikora
National Interest
Dan Hicks Dies Suddenly: NBC Broadcaster Called Many Of Sports’ Biggest Moments Dan Hicks Dies Suddenly: NBC Broadcaster Called Many Of Sports’ Biggest Moments Dan Hicks Dies Suddenly: NBC Broadcaster Called Many Of Sports’ Biggest Moments
Dan Hicks Dies Suddenly: NBC Broadcaster Called Many Of Sports’ Biggest Moments Dan Hicks, the longtime NBC Sports announcer whose voice accompanied some of sports’ biggest moments, has died at 64. Hicks died Wednesday, Nov. 11, following an acute illness. His wife, ESPN broadcaster Hannah Storm, announced the sudden loss in a family statement shared through her Instagram account Thursday, Nov. 12. The couple lived in Greenwich, Connecticut, with their three children. Storm’s statement read in full: “Our family is heartbroken by the sudden and unexpected passing of Dan following an acute illness. He was a devoted husband of over 30 years, loving father to our three d…

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by Joe Lombardi
National Interest
Randall England Dies: Versatile Performer Played Villains, President Bill Clinton Randall England Dies: Versatile Performer Played Villains, President Bill Clinton Randall England Dies: Versatile Performer Played Villains, President Bill Clinton
Randall England Dies: Versatile Performer Played Villains, President Bill Clinton Randall England, whose acting career took him from soap-opera villainy to portraying a US president onstage, has died at 75. England died surrounded by family, according to his obituary from Alternative Cremation & Funeral Service. E! News reported that he had esophageal cancer. His death on Friday, Sept. 25, was announced on Thursday, Nov. 11. Television viewers knew him as Jack Slater, the killer and jewel thief he portrayed on ABC’s “General Hospital” from November 1984 through June 1985. The role was one chapter in a career that crossed television, film, theater, modeling, and musi…

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by Joe Lombardi
National Interest
Apple Drops New Updates: What Users Should Know Apple Drops New Updates: What Users Should Know Apple Drops New Updates: What Users Should Know
Apple Drops New Updates: What Users Should Know Apple has released an update that addresses problems users would rather never encounter, including threats to private conversations and sensitive information. The company released iOS 27.2.1 on Monday, Nov. 9, for iPhone 11 and later models, according to Apple’s security advisory. The update patches vulnerabilities affecting Messages, Bluetooth, AirPlay, and other system components. Among the fixes are two involving iMessage group conversations. One vulnerability could allow a remote attacker to join a group chat and receive its messages. A separate flaw could let someone added to a group …

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by Joe Lombardi
National Interest
Cause Of Death Released For 31-Year-Old Amazon Driver Found In Her Van Cause Of Death Released For 31-Year-Old Amazon Driver Found In Her Van Cause Of Death Released For 31-Year-Old Amazon Driver Found In Her Van
Cause Of Death Released For 31-Year-Old Amazon Driver Found In Her Van Investigators have determined what killed a 31-year-old Amazon delivery driver found unresponsive inside her van, uncovering a deadly danger during her route. Jaylene Vargas-Gonzalez died of accidental carbon monoxide poisoning in Fruitland Park, Florida, according to the Lake County Sheriff’s Office, as reported by ABC affiliate WFTV in Orlando. The findings detail a troubling message she sent before collapsing and vehicle tests that showed the gas accumulating while the engine ran. “This van is giving off a bad smell in the air that's making me dizzy,” Vargas-Gonzalez texted a loved one,…

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Bergenfield, NJ
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Dumont's Century-Old Crystal Diner Gets New Owners, New Name Dumont's Century-Old Crystal Diner Gets New Owners, New Name Dumont's Century-Old Crystal Diner Gets New Owners, New Name
Dumont's Century-Old Crystal Diner Gets New Owners, New Name A Bergen County diner with a history dating back more than 100 years has reopened under new ownership and a new name. The former Dumont Crystal Diner at 45 W. Madison Ave. in Dumont is now Dumont Brothers Diner, owned by brothers Gus and John, who announced the restaurant's opening earlier this fall. A ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the new business was held Sunday, Nov. 8. The change follows an April Facebook announcement from Crystal Diner that longtime fixture Lou was no longer involved with the restaurant. "We appreciate all the hard work and dedication Lou brought over the years…

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by Cecilia Levine
Hartford, CT
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CT's Best Nursing Homes Revealed In New Study: See Full List CT's Best Nursing Homes Revealed In New Study: See Full List CT's Best Nursing Homes Revealed In New Study: See Full List
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.…

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by Chris Spiker
Hartford, CT
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CT Named Nation's Least Wasteful State In New Rankings: Here's Why CT Named Nation's Least Wasteful State In New Rankings: Here's Why CT Named Nation's Least Wasteful State In New Rankings: Here's Why
CT Named Nation's Least Wasteful State In New Rankings: Here's Why Several Northeast states are among the least wasteful in the US, according to a new study. Laundry detergent company HeySunday updated its "Most Wasteful States in America in 2026" rankings for November 2026. The study ranked all 50 states based on how much waste their landfills received per resident in 2022, using data from the Environmental Protection Agency, Census Bureau, and The Recycling Partnership. Connecticut ranked as the least wasteful state in the country, with its landfills receiving just 0.05 tons of waste per resident. The Constitution State's residential recycling …

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by Chris Spiker
Lutherville-Timonium, MD
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From Borders To Barnes & Noble: Familiar Baltimore County Storefront Gets New Chapter From Borders To Barnes & Noble: Familiar Baltimore County Storefront Gets New Chapter From Borders To Barnes & Noble: Familiar Baltimore County Storefront Gets New Chapter
From Borders To Barnes & Noble: Familiar Baltimore County Storefront Gets New Chapter A familiar name is making a comeback in Maryland, bringing books back to a storefront that once housed another major bookseller. Barnes & Noble is celebrating its return to Baltimore County on Wednesday, Nov. 11, with the grand opening of a new 17,500-square-foot bookstore at Lutherville Station in Timonium, nearly a decade after closing its popular Towson location. The new store at 130 W. Ridgely Road occupies the former RH Outlet space next to Old Navy, but longtime shoppers may remember it for something else: It was once home to a Borders bookstore. Now, the space is coming full cir…

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by Zak Failla
Montgomery-Walden, NY
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PHOTOS: Huge Exposed Honey Bee Colony Outside Montgomery Town Hall Faces Tough Winter PHOTOS: Huge Exposed Honey Bee Colony Outside Montgomery Town Hall Faces Tough Winter PHOTOS: Huge Exposed Honey Bee Colony Outside Montgomery Town Hall Faces Tough Winter
Photos: Huge Exposed Honey Bee Colony Outside Montgomery Town Hall Faces Tough Winter A massive colony of honey bees has made itself at home high in a tree outside an Orange County town hall, creating an unusual exposed display of golden honeycomb — and local officials say the insects will face hardship as winter approaches.  The discovery was shared by the Town of Montgomery Parks and Recreation Department in Orange County in a social media post on Tuesday, Nov. 10, along with photos showing enormous sheets of honeycomb hanging from tree branches and thousands of bees gathered in a dark cluster.  Unlike most honey bee colonies, which build their hives inside hollo…

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