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Business
Five Fairfield County Stores Among Payless Closures Five Fairfield County Stores Among Payless Closures
Five Fairfield County Stores Among Payless Closures Another iconic retailer is going out of business. Payless ShoeSource will be closing all of its 2,100 remaining stores in the U.S. and Puerto Rico. The chain had filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection nearly two years ago, closing hundreds of stores as part of its reorganization. Liquidation sales start Sunday, Feb. 17 with all stores staying open until the end of March with many others remaining in business until May. Store closures in the Hudson Valley and Fairfield County are as follows: Hudson Valley Westchester County Burlington Shopping Center, Yonkers Cortlan…

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
Four From Fairfield County Charged With DUI By NY State Police Four From Fairfield County Charged With DUI By NY State Police
Four From Fairfield County Charged With DUI By NY State Police New York State Police troopers in the Hudson Valley busted nearly 30 motorists who were allegedly driving while impaired over the last week-plus. The local residents charged were:  Westchester County On Friday, Oct. 26, State Police from East Fishkill arrested Walter L. Traub, 41, of Bedford, for DWI. He was traveling on I-84 in Patterson, when he was stopped for a vehicle and traffic law violation. The investigation revealed that he was impaired by alcohol, and was subsequently arrested. On Sunday, Oct. 28, State Police from Cortlandt arrested Jorge A. Pineda, 36, of Port Chest…

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by Zak Failla
Weather
How Much Snow Did You Get? Parts Of Area Saw Half-Foot Or More How Much Snow Did You Get? Parts Of Area Saw Half-Foot Or More
How Much Snow Did You Get? Parts Of Area Saw Half-Foot Or More If it was a last blast of winter, it sure delivered a solid parting shot.A quick-moving Easter Monday storm that swept through the area left as much as a half a foot or more of snowfall in some spots. Below is a sampling of totals from throughout the area. As always, please be sure to add the total for your hometown by leaving a comment here. Now, if you'll excuse us, we have a brief request. Old Man Winter, you've overstayed your welcome. There's the door, use it, and don't come back for a while. Fairfield County Bridgeport Airport 5.7 inches, 9:50 a.m. Danbury 5.6 inches, 10 a.m. Gree…

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
Danbury Motorist Charged With DWI In Southeast Stop Danbury Motorist Charged With DWI In Southeast Stop
Danbury Motorist Charged With DWI In Southeast Stop Nearly two dozen area motorists were among those busted by State and local law enforcement agencies have made a concerted effort to curtail impaired drivers in the Hudson Valley as part of a drinking and driving crackdown throughout the state. New York State Police troopers conducted a special detail over the extended President’s Day weekend looking for impaired drivers as they continue their STOP-DWI crackdown. In total, 30 motorists were busted during the detail. Area residents arrested were:  Friday, Feb. 16: State Police from Somers arrested Vladimir Rusnak, 43, of Mount Kisco, for D…

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by Zak Failla
News
2.2 Magnitude Earthquake Reported Near Northern Westchester/Putnam Border 2.2 Magnitude Earthquake Reported Near Northern Westchester/Putnam Border
2.2 Magnitude Earthquake Reported Near Northern Westchester/Putnam Border Storm Watch: Latest Update On Timing, Projected Snow/Ice Totals Did you feel it? A 2.2 magnitude earthquake was reported early Wednesday morning near the Northern Westchester/Putnam about 3 miles north, northwest of Mohegan Lake. The earthquake was reported at 6:14 a.m., according to the U.S. Geological Survey.  The quake’s epicenter was in Crofts Corner in Putnam Valley, and located 7.7 miles from Jefferson Valley and 9 miles from Peekskill, according to the USGS. There were numerous reports of people feeling the quake in Cold Spring. There have been no reports of injuries or any damag…

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by Joe Lombardi