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Stamford School District Causes Controversy By Removing 2 Scheduled Holidays Stamford School District Causes Controversy By Removing 2 Scheduled Holidays
Stamford School District Causes Controversy By Removing 2 Scheduled Holidays A Connecticut school board's decision to remove two holidays that have traditionally given students a day off has sparked debate amongst community members, according to a report by ABC 7 New York.  The controversy began in Fairfield County following the Stamford School Board's decision to remove Veterans Day and Columbus Day from their calendar, which means students will not have them off for the next two years, according to an ABC7 report from Friday, Jan. 26.  Board members, who passed the decision in a 5-3 motion, have defended the decision by saying students should remain in s…

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by Ben Crnic
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Fast-Moving Nicole Makes Landfall, Now Headed Toward Northeast With Drenching Rain, Gusty Winds Fast-Moving Nicole Makes Landfall, Now Headed Toward Northeast With Drenching Rain, Gusty Winds
Fast-Moving Nicole Makes Landfall, Now Headed Toward Northeast With Drenching Rain, Gusty Winds Fast-moving Tropical Storm Nicole is barreling toward the Northeast after making landfall overnight south of Vero Beach, Florida as a Category 1 hurricane. Packed with maximum sustained winds of around 70 miles per hour with higher gusts, it's moving northwest at about 14 miles per hour. About 100,000 Floridians were left without power around the time Nicole made landfall at 3 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 10. Nicole's center is expected to move across central and northern Florida and make a second landfall along the Florida Panhandle before moving into southern Georgia Thursday and across the Carol…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Here's Timing For Cold Front Bringing Change To Region, Latest On Storm Brewing In Atlantic Here's Timing For Cold Front Bringing Change To Region, Latest On Storm Brewing In Atlantic
Here's Timing For Cold Front Bringing Change To Region, Latest On Storm Brewing In Atlantic There will be one more day of a springlike stretch of weather before a cold front moves through the region followed by potential impacts from a storm system developing in the Atlantic. The high temperature on Monday, Nov. 7 will reach the mid-70s under mainly sunny skies before the front moves across the region during the day, according to the National Weather Service. "However the colder air won't start to filter into the area until late afternoon and evening," the weather service said. The front will bring temperatures back to more seasonable levels on Election Day on Tuesday, Nov…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Cold Front Will Bring Change In Weather Pattern As New Storm System Develops In Atlantic Cold Front Will Bring Change In Weather Pattern As New Storm System Develops In Atlantic
Cold Front Will Bring Change In Weather Pattern As New Storm System Develops In Atlantic A springlike stretch of weather will finally come to an end as a cold front moves through the region followed by potential impacts from a storm system developing in the Atlantic. The cold front is gradually approaching on Sunday, Nov. 6, and will move through on Monday, Nov. 7, according to the National Weather Service. Before the front pushes through, high temperatures will rise into the 70s on both Sunday and Monday.  On Sunday, there will be light showers at times, especially in areas farther west, said the weather service, which noted that the chance of showers will expand overnig…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Here's Latest Time Frame For Storm System Bringing Heavy Rain, Gusty Winds To Region Here's Latest Time Frame For Storm System Bringing Heavy Rain, Gusty Winds To Region
Here's Latest Time Frame For Storm System Bringing Heavy Rain, Gusty Winds To Region A storm system will bring locally heavy rain and gusty winds to the region, ending a dry weather pattern in the region. The time frame for the storm is late Thursday night, Nov. 11 into early Friday afternoon, Nov. 12. The storm could cause poor drainage and urban flooding, including during the Friday morning commute, the National Weather Service said. It will be precipitation-free during the morning and afternoon on Veterans Day, Thursday, Nov. 11 with partly sunny skies and a high temperature in the upper 50s. The arrival of the storm system will bring widespread rain to the region…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Coast-To-Coast System Will Bring Widespread Rain, Possible Storms To Region Coast-To-Coast System Will Bring Widespread Rain, Possible Storms To Region
Coast-To-Coast System Will Bring Widespread Rain, Possible Storms To Region A rare coast-to-coast storm will end what has been a quiet weather pattern in the region. The time frame for the storm is late Thursday night, Nov. 11 into early Friday afternoon, Nov. 12. Mild temperatures will continue on Wednesday, Nov. 10, which will be a partly cloudy day with a high temperature in the low to mid 60s. Fair weather and slightly cooler temperatures are expected for Wednesday night through Veterans Day on Thursday. The overnight low will be in the mid to upper 30s. Thursday morning will start with areas of frost in parts of the region. The high temperature will be in th…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Super Soaker: Heavy Rain Will Sweep Through Region Leading To Cooler Temperatures Super Soaker: Heavy Rain Will Sweep Through Region Leading To Cooler Temperatures
Super Soaker: Heavy Rain Will Sweep Through Region Leading To Cooler Temperatures A long stretch of dry, warmer-than-average weather will come to an end as a cold front sweeps through the region, bringing in rain, which will be heavy at times, followed by cooler temperatures. Veterans Day on Wednesday, Nov. 11 will be cloudy with temperatures staying above average, with the upper 60s.  The rain should begin by mid-afternoon Wednesday and continue through the evening, with downpours that could cause flooding possible at times. Rain and showers will linger overnight and into Thursday, Nov. 12, which will be a colder and raw day with the high temperature in the mid 50…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Arriving Cold Front Will Bring Periods Of Rain, Big Change In Weather Pattern Arriving Cold Front Will Bring Periods Of Rain, Big Change In Weather Pattern
Arriving Cold Front Will Bring Periods Of Rain, Big Change In Weather Pattern The spring fling of sunny skies and warmer-than-average temperatures is about to come to an end as a soon-to-arrive cold front will bring a big change in the weather pattern. Here's the five-day forecast: Tuesday, Nov. 10: Mostly sunny with high temperatures climbing back to the low to mid 70s. The overnight low temperature will be in the mid 50s. Wednesday, Nov. 11: Veterans Day will be cloudy with temps staying above average, with the high temperature in the upper 60s. The cold front will arrive in the afternoon, beginning with showers after 3 p.m. The rain could be heavy …

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by Joe Lombardi
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Rain Will Change To Accumulating Snow As Arctic Air Returns Rain Will Change To Accumulating Snow As Arctic Air Returns
Rain Will Change To Accumulating Snow As Arctic Air Returns A new round of Arctic air will result in rain changing over to a wintry mix and accumulating snow and some of the coldest temperatures of the season. The big change will come right after a brief warmup on Veterans Day. Generally, a coating to an inch of snowfall is expected during the day on Tuesday, Nov. 12. Here's the latest five-day forecast: Monday, Nov. 11:  Temperatures will turn milder, climbing into the mid to upper 50s in the afternoon, with partly sunny skies and dry weather throughout the morning and afternoon on Veterans Day. Clouds will increase in the evening, with…

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by Joe Lombardi
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New Storm Now Likely To Bring Wintry Mix To Area New Storm Now Likely To Bring Wintry Mix To Area
New Storm Now Likely To Bring Wintry Mix To Area Click here for an updated story: Rain Will Change To Accumulating Snow As Arctic Air Returns There is now an increasing likelihood that a new storm system will bring a wintry mix of precipitation to the region. But even a small shift in the storm track will affect what areas will get rain, snow and ice. At this time, generally a coating to an inch of snowfall is expected during the day on Tuesday, Nov. 12. Here's the latest five-day forecast: Sunday, Nov. 10: Partly sunny and warmer, with a high temperature in the upper 40s. Monday, Nov. 11: There will be mostly …

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by Joe Lombardi
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Winter Preview: Cold Start To Weekend Will Be Followed By New Storm, Another Drop In Temps Winter Preview: Cold Start To Weekend Will Be Followed By New Storm, Another Drop In Temps
Winter Preview: Cold Start To Weekend Will Be Followed By New Storm, Another Drop In Temps A cold weather pattern has settled in, bringing about a chilly start to the weekend, and a new chance for snow early next week.  After a brief warmup on Veterans Day, a complex, new storm system early in the week will lead to another drop in temperatures. Skies will remain clear through the weekend, but there is a chance for a wintry mix, and possibly snow, from the latest storm. The timing and track remain uncertain, but the possibility of snow is there.  Here's the latest five-day forecast: Saturday, Nov. 9: Clouds will increase after a sunny start. The high temperature …

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by Joe Lombardi
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Storm Watch: Here's Latest Info On System That Will Sweep Through Northeast Storm Watch: Here's Latest Info On System That Will Sweep Through Northeast
Storm Watch: Here's Latest Info On System That Will Sweep Through Northeast Get set for a blast of Arctic air that will arrive after a storm system moves through the Northeast. The frigid air will arrive thanks to a strong cold front that will accompany the storm. Here's the latest forecast: Thursday, Nov. 7: It will be mostly cloudy with the high temperature in the low 50s, but drop to the upper 20s to around 30 degrees for the overnight low. There's a chance of morning showers, and there could be rain at times in the afternoon. Rain is likely during the evening and through the early overnight hours. Areas just north of I-84 will see some snow mix with rain at ti…

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by Joe Lombardi
Lifestyle
Stray Elephant Strolls Off Sanctuary, Onto Road In Tristate Area Stray Elephant Strolls Off Sanctuary, Onto Road In Tristate Area
Stray Elephant Strolls Off Sanctuary, Onto Road In Tristate Area An elephant that survived the Vietnam War took a Veterans' Day stroll off an animal sanctuary in the Hudson Valley and onto a local road before New York State Police quickly responded and helped escort her back home. The incident occurred Sunday night in Orange County. Troopers from the Middletown barracks responded to a roadway alongside a field near the Sanctuary for Animals in Westtown, where they found the wandering tusker. She "was escorted back home by troopers and workers from the sanctuary," state police said. The 44-year-old elephant was burned by Napalm as a baby in 1974 dur…

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by Joe Lombardi
Lifestyle
Stamford Cancels July 4th Fireworks Due To Budget Cuts Stamford Cancels July 4th Fireworks Due To Budget Cuts
Stamford Cancels July 4th Fireworks Due To Budget Cuts Stamford residents looking forward to the July 4th fireworks show should start planning a trip out of town after the city's first round of budget cuts nix the show along with several other city amenities. Mayor David Martin said the cuts were necessary after the Board of Representatives imposed a $1.4 million unidentified general cut to the city’s budget: “As Mayor, I strongly disagree with the general cut made by the Board of Representatives to the City’s budget," Martin said in a statement following the cuts. "It will have a disproportionate impact on services provided to reside…

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by Kathy Reakes