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ID Released Of Prospect Man Killed In Fatal Crash, Car Fire ID Released Of Prospect Man Killed In Fatal Crash, Car Fire
ID Released Of Prospect Man Killed In Fatal Crash, Car Fire The identity of a Connecticut man who was killed in a fatal crash and car fire in the Hudson Valley has been released by authorities.  New Haven County resident Jaydir Ramos Jacobo of Prospect, age 40, was killed on Thursday, Jan. 11 in a Putnam County crash on Danbury Road (Route 6) in Brewster near Dingle Ridge Road, according to New York State Police.  Earlier Report - New Update: More Details Emerge In Fatal Crash, Car Fire In Brewster On the day of the crash around 6:45 a.m., a 2011 Toyota Rav4 driven by Jacobo had been speeding westbound before striking …

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by Ben Crnic
News
MTA Announces Schedule Changes For New Haven Line: Here's When They Start MTA Announces Schedule Changes For New Haven Line: Here's When They Start
MTA Announces Schedule Changes For New Haven Line: Here's When They Start To accommodate Metro-North crews working to replace sections of track and switches in Grand Central Station, officials have announced schedule changes for Hudson, Harlem, and New Haven line trains.  The upcoming schedule changes will take effect on Tuesday, Jan. 16, and are expected to last until early spring, according to Metro-North Railroad President Catherine Rinaldi.  "The tracks and switches in and around the Grand Central Terminal complex are at the heart of the Metro-North system," Rinaldi said, adding, "It is vital that we keep those tracks in a state of good re…

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
Trooper Hospitalized After Car Slams Into Cruiser On I-91 In Meriden During Storm: Police Trooper Hospitalized After Car Slams Into Cruiser On I-91 In Meriden During Storm: Police
Trooper Hospitalized After Car Slams Into Cruiser On I-91 In Meriden During Storm: Police A state trooper was taken to a hospital after a car driven by a 20-year-old New York resident crashed into the back of her cruiser on a Connecticut highway amid a winter storm, police announced. The incident happened in New Haven County during a winter storm on Tuesday, Jan. 9 around 7:40 p.m., when a state police cruiser was parked in the left lane of Interstate 91 South in Meriden while helping with a call for traffic service.  According to state police, a 2016 Cadillac Escalade driven by Putnam County resident Luis Sanchez, Jr. of Brewster, age 20, was traveling south in the left la…

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by Ben Crnic
News
New Update: Extremely Matted Mini-Poodle Finds New, Loving Home In CT New Update: Extremely Matted Mini-Poodle Finds New, Loving Home In CT
New Update: Extremely Matted Mini-Poodle Finds New, Loving Home In CT A poodle that was rescued from a Hudson Valley home after being found severely matted and in poor health has found a new loving home in Connecticut. Pierre the mini-poodle was discovered in Putnam County on Saturday, Aug. 5 after detectives from the county's Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals responded to a residence in the town of Patterson on Lake Shore Drive.  Earlier Report - Extremely Matted Mini-Poodle Found At Patterson Residence: Owner Charged, Police Say According to the SPCA, the detectives found the 9-year-old Pierre inside the home suffering from ex…

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
Man Accused Of Electronic Stalking Of Ex-Girlfriend's Vehicle In CT, Police Say Man Accused Of Electronic Stalking Of Ex-Girlfriend's Vehicle In CT, Police Say
Man Accused Of Electronic Stalking Of Ex-Girlfriend's Vehicle In CT, Police Say Following a two-month investigation, a New York man has been charged with electronic stalking in Fairfield County after allegedly affixing a GPS and listening device to an ex-girlfriend's vehicle. Putnam County resident Alexander King, age 31, of Brewster, turned himself in at Norwalk Police headquarters on Thursday, Sept. 7 on an active arrest warrant for electronic stalking, said Norwalk Police Deputy Chief Terrence Blake.  The arrest stemmed from an incident reported on Tuesday, July 4. A victim located a GPS and listening device on the ground next to their vehicle in a re…

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by Kathy Reakes
Weather
How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Totals From Throughout Region How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Totals From Throughout Region
How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Totals From Throughout Region The most potent winter storm of the season has resulted in scores of school closures and slippery travel conditions. Here's a look at some snowfall totals reported to the National Weather Service and other sources on Tuesday morning, Feb. 28. If you don't see your town listed, post the total in a comment. New York Manhattan Central Park, 1.8  inches Nassau County Manhasset Hills, 3.5 inches Herricks, 3.5 inches Suffolk County Commack, 5 inches Centereach, 4.5 inches Mattituck, 4.5 inches Mount Sina, 4.5 inches Bridgehampton, 4.4 inches Rockland County Stony Point, 6.1 inc…

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by Joe Lombardi
Weather
How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Totals From Throughout Region How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Totals From Throughout Region
How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Totals From Throughout Region A quick-moving storm season brought the first accumulating snowfall to the region. Here's a look at some snowfall totals reported to the National Weather Service and other sources as of Monday morning, Dec. 12. If you don't see your town listed, post the total in a comment. New York Manhattan Central Park, Trace Queens LaGuardia Airport, 0.4 inches Nassau County Manhasset Hills, 0.3 inches Suffolk County North Babylon, 0.4 inches Islip Airport, 0.4 inches West Islip, 0.2 inches Rockland County Chestnut Ridge, 2.1 inches Orange County Monroe 3.5 inches Westchester Westc…

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
20-Something Waterbury Trio In Stolen Car Caught After Chase, Police Say 20-Something Waterbury Trio In Stolen Car Caught After Chase, Police Say
20-Something Waterbury Trio In Stolen Car Caught After Chase, Police Say Three men are facing charges after allegedly leading police on a highway chase in a stolen vehicle through the region, authorities said. New York State Police troopers in Northern Westchester attempted to stop the vehicle, which had been reported stolen, at around 9:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 17, as it drove on I-684 in the town of Bedford. The driver refused to stop, leading troopers on a 13-mile pursuit that finally ended at the I-84 interchange in the village of Brewster in Putnam County, police said. That's where troopers deployed a spike strip, disabling the vehicle. All three suspe…

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by Michael Mashburn
News
Missing Man Headed To CT Town Found Missing Man Headed To CT Town Found
Missing Man Headed To CT Town Found Update: A Hudson Valley man who went missing after intending to go to a neighboring town in Fairfield County has been located, authorities announced. Northern Westchester resident Robert Swern, age 64, left his residence in South Salem on Sunday, June, around 5 p.m. for a destination in Ridgefield, Connecticut, said the New York State Police.  He never arrived. Investigative steps thus far have placed him near Brewster around 6 p.m., and White Plains around 8 p.m. on Sunday, state police said. On Thursday morning, June 9, state police said that he safely returned to his family. Ori…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Police Search For CT Delivery Driver Whose Car Was Found On Fire Police Search For CT Delivery Driver Whose Car Was Found On Fire
Police Search For CT Delivery Driver Whose Car Was Found On Fire A DoorDash driver and a driver for hire in the region has gone missing and authorities are asking the public's help in locating him. Connecticut Carlos Reyes, age 20, was reported missing by his family members in Fairfield County at around 8 a.m. Thursday, March 31, according to the City of Danbury Police Department. His family said they last saw him on Monday, March 28 at approximately 11 p.m.  Reyes was known to frequent Danbury, Waterbury, and Naugatuck, said police. When Reyes was reported missing, investigators received information that Reyes’s vehicle, a 2008 gray…

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
Police In Connecticut Search For Missing 20-Year-Old Man Police In Connecticut Search For Missing 20-Year-Old Man
Police In Connecticut Search For Missing 20-Year-Old Man Police in Fairfield County have asked the public for help locating a missing 20-year-old man. Carlos Reyes was last seen by his family members at about 11 p.m. on Monday, March 28, according to an announcement from City of Danbury Police Department on Thursday, March 31. His unoccupied 2008 gray Infiniti was recovered in Brewster on Thursday, March 31, police said. Reyes' whereabouts are unknown, police reported.  Authorities said Reyes is described as being 5-foot-10 and 170 pounds, with brown eyes and black hair. Police asked anyone with information about Reyes' whereabouts to cal…

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by Nicole Valinote
Weather
Nor'easter: Here's A Brand-New Rundown Of Snowfall Totals From Throughout Region Nor'easter: Here's A Brand-New Rundown Of Snowfall Totals From Throughout Region
Nor'easter: Here's A Brand-New Rundown Of Snowfall Totals From Throughout Region Snowfall totals from the powerful Nor'easter that slammed the region ranged from more than two feet to several inches. Here are totals from the National Weather Service and other reports from at or around sunset on Saturday, Jan. 29. If you don't see your hometown, leave the total by posting a comment below. New York New York City Central Park, 8.3 inches Nassau County Elmont, 17.3 inches Jericho, 12 inches Levittown, 19.2 inches Massapequa, 16 inches Plainedge, 16 inches  Seaford, 12 inches Syosset, 14 inches Wantagh, 14 inches Suffolk County Amit…

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by Joe Lombardi
Weather
Nor'easter: How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Totals Throughout Region Nor'easter: How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Totals Throughout Region
Nor'easter: How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Totals Throughout Region This story has been updated. Snowfall totals from the powerful Nor'easter that is winding down from west to east Saturday afternoon, Jan. 29, are quickly coming in. Here are some totals from the National Weather Service and other reports as of at or around sunset on Saturday. If you don't see your hometown, leave the total by posting a comment below. New York New York City Central Park, 8.3 inches Nassau County Elmont, 17.3 inches Jericho, 12 inches Levittown, 19.2 inches Massapequa, 16 inches Plainedge, 16 inches  Seaford, 12 inches Syosset, 14 inches W…

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by Joe Lombardi
Lifestyle
New Indian Eatery Focusing On Takeout Opens In CT New Indian Eatery Focusing On Takeout Opens In CT
New Indian Eatery Focusing On Takeout Opens In CT The owners of a restaurant specializing in Indian cuisine have opened a brand-new location for takeout and delivery in Fairfield County. Jaipore Xpress began serving customers in the Ridgefield area on Monday, Jan. 24, according to Jeevan Pullan, who co-owns the eatery with Roshan Balan. The two also own Jaipore Royal Indian Cuisine in neighboring Putnam County, in Brewster. Pullan said plans have been in the works for the new space for nearly a year now, but due to the pandemic, there were some delays. “We’re finally here," he said.  He added that for the time being, the new location w…

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by Nicole Valinote
Weather
How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Totals Throughout Region How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Totals Throughout Region
How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Totals Throughout Region Much of the region saw the first significant snowfall of the season from a fast-moving winter storm that swept through the region overnight Thursday, Jan. 6 into Friday, Jan. 7. Here are some totals from the National Weather Service and other reports. If you don't see your hometown, leave the total by posting a comment below. New York New York City Central Park, 5.5 inches Nassau County East Williston, 8 inches Elmont, 6.6 inches Jericho, 7.1 inches Massapequa, 7 inches Syosset, 8.3 inches Suffolk County Islip Airport, 5.6 inches Manorville, 6 i…

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by Joe Lombardi
Business
Popular Restaurant Opens New Location In Connecticut Popular Restaurant Opens New Location In Connecticut
Popular Restaurant Opens New Location In Connecticut A popular restaurant has opened a new location in Fairfield County. Salsa Fresca Mexican Grill, located at the Playhouse Square at 275 Post Road East in Westport, officially opened its doors on Monday, Nov. 8. The new business will also host a grand opening a ribbon cutting beginning at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 13, according to representatives. The event will include free food giveaways and Salsa Fresca merchandise, and First Selectman Jim Marpe and other elected officials are scheduled to visit the eatery for the ribbon cutting. “This is an exciting time for the entire Salsa Fresca…

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by Nicole Valinote
Obituaries
Ex-All-County HS Football, Basketball Standout From Connecticut Dies Ex-All-County HS Football, Basketball Standout From Connecticut Dies
Ex-All-County HS Football, Basketball Standout From Connecticut Dies George Taranto, a Connecticut resident and former high school sports standout in Westchester County, has died at the age of 77. According to his obituary, Taranto, of Danbury, was a graduate of Ardsley High School and was all-county in football and basketball. He served in the United States Navy from 1963 to 1965. Taranto worked as a buyer for Bayer Aspirin in Tarrytown for more than 35 years.  He also loved to hunt, fish and golf. "George was family focused and a true family man – especially loved spending time with is his best friends, his grandchildren whom he adored," …

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by Nicole Valinote
Police & Fire
Alert Issued For Wanted Man Known To Frequent Shelton Alert Issued For Wanted Man Known To Frequent Shelton
Alert Issued For Wanted Man Known To Frequent Shelton Know him? An alert has been issued by New York State Police in Brewster for a wanted man known to frequent Fairfield County who allegedly stole from a friend's home in the area home that he was housesitting. Investigators are seeking the public’s assistance in locating Mark Zieman, who is wanted by State Police and the Town of Southeast Court following his arrest in 2017. It is alleged that Zieman stole money and items from an acquaintance he was housesitting for. Zieman later failed to appear for court proceedings in April 2018 and a warrant was issued for his arrest. Police noted that Z…

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by Zak Failla
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Worker Suspended For Calling In Sick To Attend Capitol Riots, MTA Says Worker Suspended For Calling In Sick To Attend Capitol Riots, MTA Says
Worker Suspended For Calling In Sick To Attend Capitol Riots, MTA Says A Metro-North worker who lives and works in the Hudson Valley who allegedly called in sick to be part of the pro-Trump riots at the United States Capitol has been suspended. The worker, Dutchess County resident Will Pepe, age 31, of Beacon, works as a laborer at Metro-North’s rail yard in Putnam County, in Brewster, as first reported by the New York Post. Ken Lovett, senior adviser to MTA chairman and CEO, said the suspension is effective immediately without pay and that Pepe "will be disciplined in accordance with his collective bargaining agreement pending an investigation." A …

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by Joe Lombardi