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How Much Snow Did You Get? Here Are Totals From Throughout CT, Fairfield County How Much Snow Did You Get? Here Are Totals From Throughout CT, Fairfield County
How Much Snow Did You Get? Here Are Totals From Throughout CT, Fairfield County Here's a look at snowfall totals reported by the National Weathe Service from throughout the region from the storm system that swept through Thursday, Nov. 21 into Friday, Nov. 22. New York New York City Central Park 1.86 in 0940 AM 11/22 AWS Nassau County Oyster Bay 2.25 in 0930 AM 11/22 CWOP Locust Valley 0.3 E 2.21 in 0910 AM 11/22 COCORAHS Albertson 0.2 SSE 2.09 in 0730 AM 11/22 COCORAHS Syosset 2.08 in 0800 AM 11/22 COOP Herricks 1.92 in 0830 AM 11/22 COCORAHS Port Washington 0.8 N 1.84 in 0719 AM 11/22 COCORAHS Massapequa 1.1 SE 1.80 in 0700 AM 11/22 COCORAHS Malverne 0.5 SE…
Man Involved In Fight At Stamford McDonald's Hits Cop With Car While Fleeing, Police Say Man Involved In Fight At Stamford McDonald's Hits Cop With Car While Fleeing, Police Say
Man Involved In Fight At Stamford McDonald's Hits Cop With Car While Fleeing, Police Say A police officer was struck by a car and a New York man armed with a gun was apprehended following a fight inside a McDonald's in Connecticut. The incident took place in Fairfield County around 2:40 p.m., Friday, May 5 at the McDonald's in Stamford on Bedford Street. According to Capt. Chris Baker of the Stamford Police, two officers were working an extra duty job directing traffic when a McDonald's employee called to them for help with a fight inside the restaurant. The two officers entered the restaurant and found several people arguing and fighting. Additional officers were dispatc…
Tornado: Detailed Info Released On Strong Twister With 115 MPH Winds That Touched Down In NY Tornado: Detailed Info Released On Strong Twister With 115 MPH Winds That Touched Down In NY
Tornado: Detailed Info Released On Strong Twister With 115 MPH Winds That Touched Down In NY Detailed information has now been released about a tornado that touched down in New York during a round of isolated, severe thunderstorms over the weekend. The twister tore through an area in the Catskills, in northwestern Sullivan County, at around nightfall Saturday. The tornado, with peak winds of 115 miles per hour, ranked as an EF2 on the Enhanced Fujita Scale or EF Scale, the National Weather Service said. It touched down at around 6:38 p.m. Saturday, April 22, and had a path length of 9.95 miles and a path width of 300 yards. No fatalities and no injuries were reported as a res…
Tornado Hit Region During Round Of Storms, National Weather Service Says Tornado Hit Region During Round Of Storms, National Weather Service Says
Tornado Hit Region During Round Of Storms, National Weather Service Says New Update - Tornado: Detailed Info Released On Strong Twister With 115 MPH Winds That Hit Sullivan County A tornado touched down in New York during a round of severe thunderstorms Saturday night, April 22, the National Weather Service said. The twister tore through an area in the Catskills, in northwestern Sullivan County, at around nightfall Saturday from Roscoe to Calicoon Center, damaging several buildings. Specific information about the tornado, including its exact path, length, and intensity has not yet been released. Traffic Alert: Wires and trees are down in the Roscoe and Cal…
Tornado Warning In Effect For Parts Of Region As Thunderstorms Sweep Through Tornado Warning In Effect For Parts Of Region As Thunderstorms Sweep Through
Tornado Warning In Effect For Parts Of Region As Thunderstorms Sweep Through Updated story: Tornado Hit Region During Round Of Storms, National Weather Service Says A tornado warning has been issued for parts of the region as a potent cold front accompanied by thunderstorms sweeps through Saturday evening, April 22. In the Catskills, a tornado warning has been issued for southwest Sullivan County until 8 p.m. Saturday, the National Weather Service said. Showers have developed along a line around Manhattan and north into the Bronx and Westchester.  Brief heavy downpours can be expected and a rumble of thunder cannot be ruled out. Most of the storm a…
Missing Fairfield County Man Found Dead Living Under Assumed Name, Police Say Missing Fairfield County Man Found Dead Living Under Assumed Name, Police Say
Missing Fairfield County Man Found Dead Living Under Assumed Name, Police Say A longtime Connecticut resident from Northern Fairfield County who has been missing since 2013 has been found dead in an upstate New York apartment living under a different name. On Monday, July 29, 2013, officers from the Newtown Police Department received a call to check on Robert Hoagland as he failed to pick up a family member from the airport, said Newtown Police Lt. Scott P. Smith. Hoagland was 50 years old at the time. Through the investigation, it was learned that Robert Hoagland also failed to show up for work that day. Earlier report: Newtown Police Hope Docu…
First Probable Monkeypox Case In New York State Outside NYC Confirmed First Probable Monkeypox Case In New York State Outside NYC Confirmed
First Probable Monkeypox Case In New York State Outside NYC Confirmed State health officials have confirmed the first case of monkeypox outside New York City has been diagnosed in a patient in the region.  The infected person is located in Sullivan County, the first case beyond NYC, the New York State Department of Health announced on Tuesday, June 7. The Sullivan County Health Department is treating this as a probable monkeypox case, and contact tracing efforts are underway, department of health officials aid. As of Tuesday, a total of nine confirmed orthopoxvirus/monkeypox cases have been identified in the state, including eight in New York City. "As…
Details Emerge On Apparent Love Triangle In Murder-Suicide Involving NY Cop Details Emerge On Apparent Love Triangle In Murder-Suicide Involving NY Cop
Details Emerge On Apparent Love Triangle In Murder-Suicide Involving NY Cop New information has emerged after an off-duty NYPD police officer followed his wife and her 20-year-old dog walker to a Hudson Valley hotel before chasing them in a vehicle and then gunning down her alleged lover and killing himself, according to the New York Post. The incident took place in Orange County in the town of Wallkill around und 10:30 p.m., Sunday, May 9 in the parking lot of the Buffalo Wild Wings. When officers arrived on the scene at the Buffalo Wild Wings they found Sean Armstead, age 36, of Port Jervis, and Sullivan County resident Edward Wilkins, age 20, of Wurtsboro, said…
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 Snowfall totals from a potent quick-moving storm that swept through the region were wide-ranging. Here are some totals from the National Weather Service and other reports as of Monday morning, Jan. 17. If you don't see your hometown, leave the total by posting a comment below. New York New York City Central Park, 1.35 inches Nassau County Great Neck, 1.84 inches Levittown, 1.63 inches Seaford, 1.65 inches Syosset, 1.65 inches Wantagh, 1.59 inches  Suffolk County Amityville, 1.60 inches Huntington, 1.80 inches Miller Place, 1.76 inches Patchogue, 1.80 in…
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…
Treasure Believed To Be Buried In Region By Mobster Could Be Worth $100M Treasure Believed To Be Buried In Region By Mobster Could Be Worth $100M
Treasure Believed To Be Buried In Region By Mobster Could Be Worth $100M A legendary treasure that was believed to be buried by a mobster in the 1930s in upstate New York could be worth tens of millions of dollars. The Albany Times Union reported that Dutch Schultz, whose real name was Arthur Flegenheimer, was a well-known bootlegger and racketeer in the Hudson Valley and Catskills area. After Schultz was shot in Newark, New Jersey in 1935, he said odd phrases on his deathbed that many believed were coded references to the town of Phoenicia in the Catskills, the Times Union said. Schultz is believed to have hidden a combination of paper money, gold co…
Severe Thunderstorm Watch In Effect For Parts Of Region With Strong Winds, Tornadoes Possible Severe Thunderstorm Watch In Effect For Parts Of Region With Strong Winds, Tornadoes Possible
Severe Thunderstorm Watch In Effect For Parts Of Region With Strong Winds, Tornadoes Possible A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has now been issued for parts of the region. It lasts until 11 p.m. Monday, June 21, and covers Dutchess, Ulster, Sullivan, Greene, Albany, Columbia, Delaware, Otsego, Rensselaer, and Schenectady counties in New York, Litchfield County in Connecticut, and Berkshire County in Massachusetts. Torrential rainfall is possible during storm activity. Large hail of 1 inch in diameter or greater, damaging winds, and an isolated tornado or two are the main threats, said the National Weather Service, which issued the watch. More storms are expected again on Tuesd…
Man Injured By Black Bear While Checking Noise Outside Home In Upstate NY Man Injured By Black Bear While Checking Noise Outside Home In Upstate NY
Man Injured By Black Bear While Checking Noise Outside Home In Upstate NY A New York man was injured by a black bear after going outside to see what was in his garbage can. The attack happened around 11 p.m., Friday, June 4 in Sullivan County in the hamlet of Rock Hill. The homeowner heard a noise near the trash containers, went outside, and was reportedly scratched by the bear, said officials with the state Department of Environmental Conservation. The man received mild injuries but was transported to the hospital for treatment, the Sullivan County Sheriff's Office said. DEC is reminding residents to use caution when in the area of a black bear. They offered t…
Details Emerge On Would-Be Dad Killed In Gender Reveal Explosion Details Emerge On Would-Be Dad Killed In Gender Reveal Explosion
Details Emerge On Would-Be Dad Killed In Gender Reveal Explosion An upstate New York father-to-be who died while assembling a gender reveal device for a celebration was known for being very mechanically inclined and "could fix anything." Christopher Pekny, age 28, of the town of Liberty in Sullivan County on the edge of the border of the Catskills and the Hudson Valley, was killed around 11:55 a.m., Sunday, Feb. 21, at a residence on the Lt. JG Brender Highway, said Trooper Steve Nevel of the New York State Police. An investigation revealed that Christopher Pekny was building a device to be used at a child gender reveal party when it exploded, killing hi…
28-Year-Old Man Killed, Brother Injured While Building Gender Reveal Explosive For Party In NY 28-Year-Old Man Killed, Brother Injured While Building Gender Reveal Explosive For Party In NY
28-Year-Old Man Killed, Brother Injured While Building Gender Reveal Explosive For Party In NY Click here for an updated story: Details Emerge On Would-Be Dad Killed In Gender Reveal Explosion A New York man planning his child's gender reveal party was killed and his brother seriously injured while building an explosive device to be used during the celebration. Christopher Pekny, age 28, of the town of Liberty in Sullivan County near the edge of the Hudson Valley and the Catskills, was killed around 11:55 a.m., Sunday, Feb. 21, at a residence on the Lt. JG Brender Highway, said Trooper Steve Nevel of the New York State Police. An investigation revealed that Christopher Pekny wa…
How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Totals Throughout Region From Nor'easter How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Totals Throughout Region From Nor'easter
How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Totals Throughout Region From Nor'easter The second significant Nor'easter in the span of a week was a quick-moving system that swept through the region on Super Bowl Sunday, Feb. 7 -- unlike the earlier storm.  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, 4.5 inches JFK Airport, 6.5 inches Nassau County East Meadow, 4 inches Syosset, 8.5 inches West Hempstead, 7.5 inches Suffolk County Commack, 8 inches Centereach, 7 inches Islip, 5.5 inches Manorville, 4.5 inches Quo…
How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Totals Throughout Region From Nor'easter How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Totals Throughout Region From Nor'easter
How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Totals Throughout Region From Nor'easter The major, long-lasting Nor'easter slamming the region is far from over. But most areas have seen the brunt of snowfall from the system.  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, 17 inches Nassau County Garden City, 13 inches Syosset, 15.3 inches West Hempstead, 14.5 inches Suffolk County Islip, 16 inches Manorville, 14 inches Smithtown, 15 inches Westchester County Armonk, 18.5 inches Harrison, 24 inches Irvington, 20…
Quick-Moving Storm Brings Several Inches Of Snowfall To Much Of Region: Here's How Much Fell Quick-Moving Storm Brings Several Inches Of Snowfall To Much Of Region: Here's How Much Fell
Quick-Moving Storm Brings Several Inches Of Snowfall To Much Of Region: Here's How Much Fell The second winter storm in the first days of the new year brought accumulating snowfall to much of the region overnight Sunday, Jan. 3 into Monday, Jan. 4. While New York City and Long Island the immediate surrounding suburbs saw all rain with some sleet mixed in, some areas in upstate New York saw as much as half a foot of accumulation, including reports of 6 inches in Sullivan County. In Northern Fairfield and Litchfield counties, generally, 2 to 3 inches of accumulation fell by Monday morning. Similar totals were reported in areas just north of I-84 in New York State, with between …
How Much Snow Did You Get? Here's Rundown Of Totals From Throughout Region How Much Snow Did You Get? Here's Rundown Of Totals From Throughout Region
How Much Snow Did You Get? Here's Rundown Of Totals From Throughout Region The massive Nor'easter tracked farther north than expected, but it sure made its presence felt throughout the region. Especially in upstate New York, where the highest snowfall totals were recorded. Litchfield, New York, a town of about 1,500 people located in Herkimer County, about 60 miles east of Syracuse, was walloped with 40 inches of accumulation, with 20 inches falling in a five-hour span overnight. Binghamton, New York, meanwhile, saw 34 inches of snowfall. Much of the New York City metropolitan area was spared from double-digit totals, with about 7 inches of reported at Central P…
Video: Tearful Judge Details Moments Before Deadly Attack On Family, Son Takes Husband's Bullet Video: Tearful Judge Details Moments Before Deadly Attack On Family, Son Takes Husband's Bullet
Video: Tearful Judge Details Moments Before Deadly Attack On Family, Son Takes Husband's Bullet Federal Judge Esther Salas has spoken out about last month's shooting that killed her son and injured her husband, in a tearful video released Monday morning, Aug. 3.  Salas and her son, Daniel, 20, were chatting and cleaning up after a weekend of birthday celebrations for him at their North Brunswick, New Jersey home on Sunday, July 19. Daniel turned to his mom and said, "'Mom, let's keep talking 'I love talking to you, Mom,' " the judge recounted. That moment, the doorbell rang. Daniel looked at his mom and said, "Who is that?"  Before Salas could say anything, he sprinted upstairs. T…
Body Found In NY May Be Linked To Shooting Involving Judge's Family Body Found In NY May Be Linked To Shooting Involving Judge's Family
Body Found In NY May Be Linked To Shooting Involving Judge's Family Click here for an updated story: ID Released For Man Found Dead In Sullivan County After Allegedly Killing Federal Judge's Son A body found in the Hudson Valley may be linked to the shooting death of the son and wounding of the husband of a federal judge just assigned to a financial fraud case tied to the late convicted sex offender billionaire Jeffrey Epstein and the wounding of her husband, according to a new report. The fatal gunshot wound victim was discovered on a roadway in the Sullivan County town of Rockland on Monday morning, July 20. A town employee reportedly made the d…
COVID-19: These Four Counties Have Seen Biggest Boom In Real Estate Sales During Pandemic COVID-19: These Four Counties Have Seen Biggest Boom In Real Estate Sales During Pandemic
Covid-19: These Four Counties Have Seen Biggest Boom In Real Estate Sales During Pandemic Real estate offices in the suburbs have been busier than ever amid the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. But many of the most coveted homes for those New York City residents looking to get away from it all are much farther away, in upstate New York, specifically the Catskills and part of the Hudson Valley. Those city dwellers, residents mainly of the upper East and West sides in Manhattan, have been snapping up both primary and weekend houses in Sullivan, Ulster, Greene and Delaware counties at a rapid rate, according to a report in The New York Times. Typically, they are eager to get…
Quick-Moving Round Of Thunderstorms With Damaging Winds, Hail Could Cause Power Outages Quick-Moving Round Of Thunderstorms With Damaging Winds, Hail Could Cause Power Outages
Quick-Moving Round Of Thunderstorms With Damaging Winds, Hail Could Cause Power Outages The arrival of a cold front will bring with it a quick-moving system that will be accompanied by scattered thunderstorms with damaging winds that could cause power outages. Small hail is also possible during the time frame for storm activity on Monday, May 11 from about 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. Clouds will thicken Monday morning in advance of the storm. The high temperature will be in the mid to upper 50s. The storms are expected to be most severe on Long Island and in coastal Connecticut. Showers will taper off late in the evening followed by gradual clearing overnight with the low temperat…
COVID-19 Total Cases, Deaths Per County In NY/NJ/CT: NYC Death Toll Tops 10K In Revised Count COVID-19 Total Cases, Deaths Per County In NY/NJ/CT: NYC Death Toll Tops 10K In Revised Count
Covid-19 Total Cases, Deaths Per County In NY/NJ/CT: NYC Death Toll Tops 10K In Revised Count New York City's health department has added more than 3,700 additional people who were presumed to have died of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) but had never tested positive to its overall total number of fatalities related to the virus. This brings the city's death toll to more than 10,000. The following are the latest number of total COVID-19 cases and deaths in New York City and surrounding counties in New York, Connecticut and New Jersey as of Wednesday, April 15. New York  202,208 cases, 14,534 deaths (includes additional 3,700 presumed cases by NYC health department, not yet o…
COVID-19: Rundown Of Total Cases, Deaths Per County In New York, Connecticut COVID-19: Rundown Of Total Cases, Deaths Per County In New York, Connecticut
Covid-19: Rundown Of Total Cases, Deaths Per County In New York, Connecticut Click here for an updated story - COVID-19 Total Cases, Deaths Per County In NY/CT/NJ: NYC Death Toll Tops 10K In Revised Count The following are the latest number of total novel coronavirus (COVID-19) cases and deaths in New York City and surrounding counties in New York and Connecticut as of Tuesday, April 14. A total of 195,031 have now tested positive in the state, with 6,337 new cases. New York  New York City (five boroughs) 106,763 cases, 7,349 deaths Nassau 24,358 cases, 910 deaths Suffolk 21,643 cases, 568 deaths Westchester 19,786 cases, 557 deaths Rockland …
COVID-19: Trump Considers Enforced Quarantine For Parts Of NY, CT, NJ COVID-19: Trump Considers Enforced Quarantine For Parts Of NY, CT, NJ
Covid-19: Trump Considers Enforced Quarantine For Parts Of NY, CT, NJ Click here for an updated story - COVID-19: Enforced Quarantine For Parts Of NY, CT, NJ Will 'Not Be Necessary,' Trump Says President Donald Trump said he may order the enforcement of a quarantine for parts of the New York, Connecticut, New Jersey tristate area most affected by the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Trump called it a 14-day "forced quarantine" for residents in portions of New York, Connecticut and New Jersey. He did not reveal all the areas that may be covered. Related Story: COVID-19: Suburban, Vacation Spots Tell NYC Residents To Stay Away During Pandemic "I'm c…
COVID-19: Suburban, Vacation Spots Tell NYC Residents To Stay Away During Pandemic COVID-19: Suburban, Vacation Spots Tell NYC Residents To Stay Away During Pandemic
Covid-19: Suburban, Vacation Spots Tell NYC Residents To Stay Away During Pandemic As New York City continues to be pounded by the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, some suburbs are urging residents to stay in the city and steer clear until the virus is under control. Since the outbreak, some affluent suburbs on Long Island and in the Hudson Valley have seen a surge of Manhattan residents with summer homes in the suburbs heading there, bringing the virus with them. According to reports, some locales that would typically be more dormant during the winter are now flooded like it’s the heart of the summer, though there may not be enough hospital capacity or supplies if …
Storm Watch: Here Are Latest Projections On Snowfall Totals, Timing Storm Watch: Here Are Latest Projections On Snowfall Totals, Timing
Storm Watch: Here Are Latest Projections On Snowfall Totals, Timing A storm system will sweep through the area bringing accumulating snow mainly north of I-287 in New York and the Merritt Parkway in Connecticut. It will arrive after a dry weekend. There will be a mix of sun and clouds on Sunday, March 22 with a high temperature around 40 degrees with wind-chill values between 20 and 30. Clouds then will roll in after nightfall in advance of the storm as the low temperature drops to the upper 20s inland and the lower 30s farthest south. At this point, the most likely time frame for the accumulating snowfall to arrive in those areas farther inland is a…
Projected Snowfall Totals Released For Early Week Storm Projected Snowfall Totals Released For Early Week Storm
Projected Snowfall Totals Released For Early Week Storm Click here for an updated story - Eye Of The Storm: Here Are Brand-New Snowfall, Rainfall Projections The first full week of spring will start out looking more like winter. A storm system will sweep through the area at the start of the new week that will bring accumulating snow mainly north of I-287 in New York and the Merritt Parkway in Connecticut. It will arrive after a dry weekend. Sunday, March 22 will be partly sunny but a bit colder with a high temperature around 40 degrees with wind-chill values between 15 and 25. Clouds then will roll in after nightfall in advance of the st…
Midweek Storm Will Bring Mix Of Rain, Sleet, Snow To Region Midweek Storm Will Bring Mix Of Rain, Sleet, Snow To Region
Midweek Storm Will Bring Mix Of Rain, Sleet, Snow To Region A midweek storm will bring a mix of rain, sleet and snow to the region. Wednesday, Feb. 12 will bring a brief break from the wet pattern with mostly sunny skies and the high temperature again in the low 40s. Then comes the arrival of the storm system after nightfall.  There will be a wintry mix at times into the early overnight hours north of I-287 in New York and the Merritt Parkway in Connecticut, where the overnight low will hover around the freezing mark. About a half-inch of sleet and snow accumulation is possible. In New York City, Long Island, southern Westchester and coastal …
New Update: How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Totals From Throughout The Region New Update: How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Totals From Throughout The Region
New Update: How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Totals From Throughout The Region A strong, quick-moving storm system brought several inches of snow to most of the region while creating hazardous driving conditions over the entire area. There were numerous crashes and some road closures during the height of the storm Saturday afternoon and evening, Jan. 18. Here's a look at snowfall totals from throughout the region. New York City Central Park, 2.1 inches Westchester County Armonk, 3 inches Larchmont, 2.5 inches Mount Kisco, 3.3 inches Rye Brook, 3 inches Nassau County Bethpage, 3.3 inches East Meadow, 2.5 inches Farmingdale, 2.5 inches Franklin Square, …