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Rare Round Of Rain Will Be Followed By Change In Weather Pattern, Then It's Time To 'Fall Back' Rare Round Of Rain Will Be Followed By Change In Weather Pattern, Then It's Time To 'Fall Back'
Rare Round Of Rain Will Be Followed By Change In Weather Pattern, Then It's Time To 'Fall Back' A rare chance for rain and showers will be followed by a big change in the weather pattern at midweek. According to the National Weather Service, clouds will increase on Tuesday, Oct. 29, and temperatures will be in the low 60s. Rain and showers will move through Tuesday evening into the early morning hours of Wednesday, Oct. 30, with patchy fog overnight. Rain will be heavier farther north. Overnight lows will be in the 50s. A satellite projection of what conditions will look like at midnight on Wednesday is shown in the first image above There will be near record highs on Wednesday…

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by Joe Lombardi
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13-Year-Old NY Girl Finds Razor Blade After Trading Halloween Candy, Police Say 13-Year-Old NY Girl Finds Razor Blade After Trading Halloween Candy, Police Say
13-Year-Old NY Girl Finds Razor Blade After Trading Halloween Candy, Police Say A 13-year-old New York girl discovered a blade in a chocolate bar after trading Halloween candy with friends, according to authorities. The Long Island resident made the discovery on Thursday, Nov. 3, according to Suffolk County Police. The girl traded candy with her classmates at PJ Gelinas Junior High School in East Setauket over the past few days before finding the blade in a mini 3Musketeers bar, according to police. The girl's mother immediately reported the incident to police just after 7:30 p.m. Thursday. The girl went out trick or treating on Halloween on Monday, Oct. 31 in the St…

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by Joe Lombardi
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American Airlines Passengers Fume Over 1,500 Canceled Halloween Weekend Flights American Airlines Passengers Fume Over 1,500 Canceled Halloween Weekend Flights
American Airlines Passengers Fume Over 1,500 Canceled Halloween Weekend Flights American Airlines passengers fumed after nearly 1,500 flights were canceled over Halloween weekend. Airline officials cited high winds and staffing conditions at the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, according to a staff note sent Saturday by COO David Seymour obtained by CNBC. Related story: Flight From NY Makes Emergency Landing After Passenger Assaults Flight Attendant Wow @AmericanAir, stranded overnight in ORD last min cancel but issue known well known in advance. 3.5hr 📞 now will be here for days!! Can’t even go back to NYC. Challenge accepted United/Delta! After 30yr …

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by Cecilia Levine
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Forecasters Size Up Chance Of November Snow As Cold Air Arrives From Canada Forecasters Size Up Chance Of November Snow As Cold Air Arrives From Canada
Forecasters Size Up Chance Of November Snow As Cold Air Arrives From Canada A change in the weather pattern will bring in the coldest air of the season, and as the air interacts with multiple storm systems, snow could develop as the calendar flips to November, according to AccuWeather.com forecasters. "Could we be talking about snow across parts of the Midwest and Northeast?” AccuWeather Chief On-Air Meteorologist Bernie Rayno said. “Maybe.” That comment, made on Thursday, Oct. 28, is consistent with an earlier forecast by AccuWeather's Senior Meteorologist Paul Pastelok who said more than a month ago that there could be  “a couple of rounds of cold …

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by Joe Lombardi
Weather
Not Over Yet: Second Round Of Soaking Rain Will Sweep Through Region Heading Into Halloween Not Over Yet: Second Round Of Soaking Rain Will Sweep Through Region Heading Into Halloween
Not Over Yet: Second Round Of Soaking Rain Will Sweep Through Region Heading Into Halloween It's been a stormy stretch of weather in the days leading up to Halloween. The largest round of heavy rain, with local downpours and flash flooding, swept through the region Friday night, Oct. 29 through the overnight hours into around daybreak on Saturday, Oct. 30. After a brief respite from the rain during the morning and early afternoon, rain, heavy at times, will return in the middle of the afternoon Saturday and continue at times until late Saturday evening, according to the National Weather Service. But there's some good news and a couple of fronts. First, wind speed is expected to b…

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by Joe Lombardi
Weather
New Storm System With Heavy Downpours, Strong Wind Gusts Could Cause Power Outages New Storm System With Heavy Downpours, Strong Wind Gusts Could Cause Power Outages
New Storm System With Heavy Downpours, Strong Wind Gusts Could Cause Power Outages A new storm system will bring more soaking rain and damaging wind gusts to the region. The time frame for storm activity is after nightfall on Friday, Oct. 29 into early Saturday evening, Oct. 30. Friday will be cloudy throughout the day with the high temperature in the mid 50s. Conditions will become blustery, with gusts as high as 35 miles per hour after the rain arrives around 9 p.m. Friday, leading to possible power outages. Up to an inch of new rainfall is possible by daybreak on Saturday. Rain will continue at times throughout the day and into the early evening Saturday with locall…

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by Joe Lombardi
Lifestyle
Here's Favorite Halloween Candy In Connecticut, According To New Report Here's Favorite Halloween Candy In Connecticut, According To New Report
Here's Favorite Halloween Candy In Connecticut, According To New Report For those who have wondered what the most popular candy is among trick-or-treaters in Connecticut, a new report may have found the answer.  Candystore.com created a report of the most popular kinds of Halloween candy in each state based on 14 years of bulk candy sales data and information provided by major candy manufacturers and distributors. According to the report, Connecticut's No. 1 Halloween candy is Almond Joy, followed by Milky Way and M&M's.  According to the website, these were the top kinds of Halloween candy overall across the United States: 1. Reese's Cups 2. S…

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by Nicole Valinote
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COVID-19: 55 New Cases Reported At Quinnipiac COVID-19: 55 New Cases Reported At Quinnipiac
Covid-19: 55 New Cases Reported At Quinnipiac Dozens of new COVID-19 cases have been confirmed at Quinnipiac University, forcing the school to elevate its alert level to “orange.” University officials said that there have been 55 new cases confirmed among students at Quinnipiac, forcing the school to switch to remote learning through at least the rest of the week. Of the positive cases, 34 are among on-campus students, 21 are off-campus. There are currently 108 people in isolation due to the latest outbreak. It is believed that the latest outbreak stems from a Halloween party that was attended by dozens of Quinnipiac students, in vi…

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by Zak Failla
Weather
New Round Of Snow Could Be Coming To Region New Round Of Snow Could Be Coming To Region
New Round Of Snow Could Be Coming To Region A sharp drop in temperatures has ushered in the Halloween weekend which started after much of the region saw the first snowfall of the season. Now, more snow could be coming to the area in just a matter of days. Halloween Day, Saturday, Oct. 31 will be bright and sunny with a high temperature in the low to mid 40s. For just the first time since World War II, a Halloween blue moon will be visible to the entire world Saturday evening. (A blue moon is when there is more than one full moon during a month.) After that, it will be time to "Fall Back" and set clocks back an hour with the end of …

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by Joe Lombardi
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Sharp Drop In Temps Will Be Followed By Rare Halloween Blue Moon, Time To Fall Back Sharp Drop In Temps Will Be Followed By Rare Halloween Blue Moon, Time To Fall Back
Sharp Drop In Temps Will Be Followed By Rare Halloween Blue Moon, Time To Fall Back After a mixed bag of precipitation winds down, there will be a sharp drop in temperatures leading into the "Fall Back" Halloween weekend. Generally, about 1 to 2 inches of rainfall is expected for parts of the region where there has not been accumulating snow. Snowfall accumulation of between 1 to 3 inches is possible in some spots north of I-84 in New York, Connecticut, and Massachusetts. The daytime temperature Friday, Oct. 30 will hold steady in the mid to upper 30s.  There will then be a sharp drop in temps as skies clear overnight, with the low in the mid to upper 20s. Halloween…

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by Joe Lombardi
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COVID-19: Officials Issue Advisories On Halloween Trick-Or-Treating In Fairfield County COVID-19: Officials Issue Advisories On Halloween Trick-Or-Treating In Fairfield County
Covid-19: Officials Issue Advisories On Halloween Trick-Or-Treating In Fairfield County Officials from several Fairfield County cities and towns and cities have issued advisories for trick-or-treating on Halloween. In Stamford, Mayor David Martin announced the city is discouraging traditional Halloween trick-or-treating this year and advises residents to not participate in trick-or-treating of any kind with individuals outside your household. All variants of trick-or-treating often require contact with individuals from outside your household and therefore present a risk of spreading the COVID-19 virus.  Like other communities across Connecticut, Stamford is seeing a tren…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Stretch Of Unsettled Weather Coming, Followed By Halloween Blue Moon, Time To Fall Back Stretch Of Unsettled Weather Coming, Followed By Halloween Blue Moon, Time To Fall Back
Stretch Of Unsettled Weather Coming, Followed By Halloween Blue Moon, Time To Fall Back The passage of a cold front has led to dry weather and a dramatic drop in temperatures, making it feel like fall again. Sunday, Oct. 25 will feel like fall again. There will be a mix of clouds and sun with a slight chance of afternoon showers. The high temperature will only be around 50 degrees. Rain becomes likely at night, mainly after 10 p.m., followed by showers later on overnight. There will be more spotty showers at times on Monday, Oct. 26, which will be cloudy with the. high temperature in the upper 50s. The unsettled pattern will continue each day through Friday, Oct. 30, with cl…

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by Joe Lombardi
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COVID-19: CDC Releases Halloween Guidelines For Trick-Or-Treating COVID-19: CDC Releases Halloween Guidelines For Trick-Or-Treating
Covid-19: CDC Releases Halloween Guidelines For Trick-Or-Treating New guidelines for trick-or-treating on Halloween have been released by the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC). The guidance was published on the CDC website Monday night, Sept. 21. "Many traditional Halloween activities can be high-risk for spreading viruses," the CDC said. "There are several safer, alternative ways to participate in Halloween.  "If you may have COVID-19 or you may have been exposed to someone with COVID-19, you should not participate in in-person Halloween festivities and should not give out candy to trick-or-treaters." The CDC offered several …

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by Joe Lombardi
Weather
Here's When Heaviest Rain Will Fall On Halloween Here's When Heaviest Rain Will Fall On Halloween
Here's When Heaviest Rain Will Fall On Halloween The initial long-range forecast for Halloween day and night had been for showers at times. Then it was adjusted, with rain, heavy at times predicted. Now, there's a new wrinkle in the forecast in terms of timing, and it will come as at least somewhat good news for trick-or-treaters. The heaviest rain is now expected later in the evening on Halloween Thursday, Oct. 31 and overnight into Friday, Nov. 1. Here's the day-by-day outlook: Wednesday, Oct. 30: It will be another cloudy day with light rain and drizzle. Daytime highs will climb into the mid to upper 60s. The highest chance for…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Halloween Safety Tips: Here's What Blue Bucket, Blue Jack O Lantern Mean Halloween Safety Tips: Here's What Blue Bucket, Blue Jack O Lantern Mean
Halloween Safety Tips: Here's What Blue Bucket, Blue Jack O Lantern Mean With Halloween just a few short days away, local law enforcement groups are spreading awareness of various safety tips for children, parents, homeowners and motorists. One tip growing in popularity is the use of blue candy buckets and Jack O Lanterns for children diagnosed with Autism, according to the Darien Police Department. “Although not officially yet endorsed by Autism Advocacy groups, a trend that has gained momentum over the past two years is the use of a blue Halloween candy bucket to identify an individual diagnosed with Autism,” said Darien Police Captain Jeremiah P. Marron Jr. “…

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by Valerie Musson
Schools
Norwalk High School's Haunted House Returns For Halloween Season Norwalk High School's Haunted House Returns For Halloween Season
Norwalk High School's Haunted House Returns For Halloween Season Tickets are now available for “The Haunting of Norwalk High: Volume 6” - an interactive haunted house event hosted by Norwalk High School Class of 2022. Scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 26 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., this spooktacular event has returned for the sixth consecutive Halloween season to provide some frightful fun for students, friends and parents alike. Pre-sale tickets are available for $7 in room 207B through Friday, Oct. 25 before and after school as well as during all three lunch shifts. Tickets can also be purchased at the door for $10. 

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by Valerie Musson
Lifestyle
Megyn Kelly Out At NBC After Defending Blackface, Report Says Megyn Kelly Out At NBC After Defending Blackface, Report Says
Megyn Kelly Out At NBC After Defending Blackface, Report Says Westchester's Megyn Kelly is now out at NBC following a controversial comment Tuesday about blackface, according to multiple sources.  No official announcement has been made by NBC, but The Daily Mail is reporting the network will pay out the remainder of her salary, believed to be in the range of $69 million. On Thursday, the network pulled  "Megyn Kelly Today," and ran a rerun of a show from August. The whole blow-up took place following Tuesday's show in which Kelly defended a white person wearing blackface for Halloween, or a black person who put on whiteface during a panel d…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Here's How To Check On Sex Offenders Living In Your Area Here's How To Check On Sex Offenders Living In Your Area
Here's How To Check On Sex Offenders Living In Your Area With Halloween around the corner, parents in Connecticut can access the state’s Sex Offender Registry to ensure local children don’t receive the wrong trick or treat. Area residents can utilize the Connecticut Sex Offender Registry online to search for specific cities, neighborhoods or streets to see a written list - with photos - of sex offenders that may reside in places children are planning to trick-or-treat on Halloween. According to the Connecticut Department of Emergency Services & Public Protection, they “update information regularly, to try to assure that it is complete and acc…

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by Zak Failla