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Here's Next Chance For Wintry Mix As Unsettled Weather Pattern Arrives Here's Next Chance For Wintry Mix As Unsettled Weather Pattern Arrives
Here's Next Chance For Wintry Mix As Unsettled Weather Pattern Arrives A storm system has brought steady rain to the region, with areas far north and inland seeing sleet and some snow, leading to delayed school starts. The unsettled weather pattern will continue the next few days, with a new chance for a wintry mix that is expected to be more widespread. Monday, Feb. 10 will be cloudy with showers and pockets of heavy rain at times during the day and evening and a high temperature around 40 degrees. The overnight low will stay steady in the upper 30s for most of the region, but the areas north of I-84 that saw a wintry mix overnight Sunday, Feb. 9 into Monday…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Rainstorm Will Be Followed By Wintry Weather, Potential For Widespread Snow Event Rainstorm Will Be Followed By Wintry Weather, Potential For Widespread Snow Event
Rainstorm Will Be Followed By Wintry Weather, Potential For Widespread Snow Event The next few days will feature periods of rain and showers and even a couple of rounds of some white stuff possible farther north and inland before the potential for a more widespread snow event next week. Between three-quarters to 1.25 inches of rain is likely over the weekend, with slightly higher amounts anticipated for Long Island. Temperatures will start out slightly above normal but trend cooler and closer to normal for the workweek. Here's what to expect: Friday, Jan. 3: Steady rain will begin to taper off later in the morning on a cloudy day with patchy fog at times in the afterno…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Storm Watch: Latest Projections For Snowfall Totals, Info On Timing Storm Watch: Latest Projections For Snowfall Totals, Info On Timing
Storm Watch: Latest Projections For Snowfall Totals, Info On Timing Click here for an updated story: Storm Bringing Mix Of Freezing Rain, Sleet, Snow Causing Hazardous Travel Conditions New projected snowfall totals and info on timing have been released for the powerful storm that will bring a mix of snow, sleet and freezing rain to the region. The storm will arrive late Monday night, Dec. 16 and continue through Tuesday evening, Dec. 17. A total of 3 inches of accumulation is now predicted for areas north of I-287 in New York and the Merritt Parkway in Connecticut, according to the National Weather Service in projections released late Monday aft…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Projected Snowfall Totals Released For Storm From Overnight Tuesday Through Wednesday Morning Projected Snowfall Totals Released For Storm From Overnight Tuesday Through Wednesday Morning
Projected Snowfall Totals Released For Storm From Overnight Tuesday Through Wednesday Morning Click here for a new, updated story: Projected Snowfall Totals Adjusted With Winter Weather Advisories Issued For Much Of Area Projected snowfall totals have been released after rain turns to snow at the tail-end of a slow-moving storm system sweeping through the area. The changeover will happen overnight Tuesday, Dec. 10 into Wednesday, Dec. 11. Generally, 2-3 inches of snowfall is now predicted for areas south of I-84 in New York and Connecticut, including New York City and Long Island., according to the National Weather Service. (See first image above.) North of I-84, up …

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by Joe Lombardi
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Storm Watch: Here's When Snowfall Will Arrive, End In Round 2 Of Storm Storm Watch: Here's When Snowfall Will Arrive, End In Round 2 Of Storm
Storm Watch: Here's When Snowfall Will Arrive, End In Round 2 Of Storm Powered by a strong band of snow, a round of moderate to heavy snowfall will arrive in the afternoon and continue through the evening in areas farther inland on Monday, Dec. 2. There have been reports just past noontime of snowfall moving west to east, but not sticking to surfaces where the temperature is above freezing. Nearly the entire region should see snowfall at times between 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. with generally about 1 to 2 inches of accumulation expected during that time frame. Most of the snow will fall after dark and in areas north and west. As for the latest expected snowfall …

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by Joe Lombardi
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Severe Weather Alert: Here's When Gusty, Scattered Storms Will Sweep Through Area Severe Weather Alert: Here's When Gusty, Scattered Storms Will Sweep Through Area
Severe Weather Alert: Here's When Gusty, Scattered Storms Will Sweep Through Area A storm system with gusty, scattered severe thunderstorms will sweep through the area and bring some relief from the heat. The primary threat from the storms, which will arrive Saturday afternoon, June 29 and continue through the evening, will be damaging wind gusts, the National Weather Service said.  Large hail is also possible. The storms could also produce frequent lightning. Saturday, June 29 will start out partly sunny and again hot and humid with the high temperature in the mid 80s.  An Air Quality Alert is in effect for much of the area until 11 p.m. Saturday with air qu…

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
Woman, Men Accused Of Making Nearly $3K In Fraudulent Purchases At Greenwich Store Woman, Men Accused Of Making Nearly $3K In Fraudulent Purchases At Greenwich Store
Woman, Men Accused Of Making Nearly $3K In Fraudulent Purchases At Greenwich Store A woman and two men from New York City are facing charges after police say they made nearly $3,000 in fraudulent purchases at a store in Fairfield County. Multiple Greenwich Police Department units were dispatched to 205 Greenwich Avenue on a report of possible fraudulent credit card activity on Saturday, April 27 around 5 p.m. Officers arrived and allegedly observed two males exiting the store, later identified as by their New York licenses as 23-year-old Dwayne Powell and 24-year-old Kimaley Barrett, both of Brooklyn. Further investigation revealed that Powell was with Barrett when he pu…

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by Valerie Musson
Lifestyle
‘Catskills Comes to Ridgefield’ For Comedy Night ‘Catskills Comes to Ridgefield’ For Comedy Night
‘Catskills Comes to Ridgefield’ For Comedy Night Mark your calendar — “Catskills Comes to Ridgefield” comedy and pop culture event is scheduled for Congregation Shir Shalom on Peaceable Street in Ridgefield. The event will kick off Saturday, April 27 at 8 p.m. with performances from New York City standup comics Alexandra McHale and Steven Scott, both of whom have appeared on network and cable television including Comedy Central and “The Tonight Show.” The cover charge for this event is $36, which includes wine, beer and dessert. In a separate event, Jamie Bernstein, daughter of musical icon Leonard Bernstein, will offer her one-of-a…

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by Valerie Musson
Lifestyle
Forget The Little Doggie In The Window: PAWS Dogs Need Homes Forget The Little Doggie In The Window: PAWS Dogs Need Homes
Forget The Little Doggie In The Window: PAWS Dogs Need Homes How many times have you clicked on that Facebook post about a dog’s sad existence transformed into familial bliss? The stories touch our hearts and inspire some to cuddle their own pets and others to go out and fill their home with furry love.  PAWS (Pet Animal Welfare Society) in Norwalk, a no-kill shelter founded in 1962, typically has 15 to 16 dogs available for adoption at any one time. Last year’s total approached 120 dog adoptions; this year is on pace to beat it–with 12 to 20 dogs being adopted a month.  Lisa Barnett, PAWS’ dog adoption coordinator for the past three years, makes th…

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by Vira Mamchur Schwartz
News
UConn Stamford Discusses Expanding Programs At Downtown Campus UConn Stamford Discusses Expanding Programs At Downtown Campus
UConn Stamford Discusses Expanding Programs At Downtown Campus With enrollment rapidly rising at UConn Stamford, university officials are mulling curriculum expansions for students at its downtown campus. This week, officials from UConn laid out proposals that include four new full degree programs, more faculty members and increased administrative support. Enrollment at the university has swelled from 1,377 in 2012 to nearly 2,000 undergraduate students this year. New majors would potentially include human biology, journalism, allied health and communication. Beginning in the fall, the campus will also add administrative positions, including mental hea…

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by Zak Failla
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National Guard Sent To NYC Area Major Transportation Venues After Threats National Guard Sent To NYC Area Major Transportation Venues After Threats
National Guard Sent To NYC Area Major Transportation Venues After Threats Security has been doubled at many transportation assets across the metro NYC area, including the new Tappan Zee Bridge, late Wednesday afternoon after a rash of bombs were sent to political leaders."Out of an abundance of caution, I am deploying additional National Guard soldiers and directing State law enforcement to double security at vital transportation assets across New York," New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said. "New Yorkers have never succumbed to fear or intimidation, and today will be no different." In addition to the new TZB, additional National Guard members were d…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Teacher Who Lives In Hudson Valley Admits To Performing Oral Sex On Teen Teacher Who Lives In Hudson Valley Admits To Performing Oral Sex On Teen
Teacher Who Lives In Hudson Valley Admits To Performing Oral Sex On Teen A 30-year-old teacher from the Hudson Valley pleaded guilty to performing oral sex on a 14-year-old boy at a public school in New York City. Garnerville resident Dori Myers, who taught social studies at The New School for Leadership and the Arts the in the Bronx, was charged in January with committing a criminal sexual act in the second degree, a Class D felony, and endangering the welfare of a child As a result of her plea in Manhattan Supreme Court on Friday, Myers will get to keep her teaching certificate but has to register as a sex offender. Myers, who is also the wife of a Rockland C…

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by Joe Lombardi