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Strong Winds From Powerful Nor'easter Could Cause Power Outages: Here's Latest Strong Winds From Powerful Nor'easter Could Cause Power Outages: Here's Latest
Strong Winds From Powerful Nor'easter Could Cause Power Outages: Here's Latest Updated story - Storm Watch: These Areas Expected To See Extreme, Major Impacts From Nor'easter A potent Nor'easter that could dump as much as 18 inches of snow in some inland areas will be packed with strong winds that could cause power outages. The time frame for the storm is Monday night, March 13 into late Tuesday evening, March 14, according to the National Weather Service. Wind gusts will range from 40 to 70 miles per hour starting Monday night, March 13. (See the first image above from AccuWeather.com.) Areas most at risk for power outages due to fallen trees and power lines a…

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by Joe Lombardi
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It's Time To 'Spring Forward,' But Potent Nor'easter Packed With Snow, Strong Winds Is Coming It's Time To 'Spring Forward,' But Potent Nor'easter Packed With Snow, Strong Winds Is Coming
It's Time To 'Spring Forward,' But Potent Nor'easter Packed With Snow, Strong Winds Is Coming We're just hours away from the start of Daylight saving time with clocks moving ahead one hour at 2 a.m. Sunday, March 12. Though it's "Spring Forward" time, a potent Nor'easter that will be packed with a mix of snow, sleet, rain, and strong winds that could cause power outages is headed to the region.  The time frame for the storm is Monday, March 13 into Tuesday, March 14, according to the National Weather Service. It will be the second winter storm in the span of days as the weekend is off to a messy storm thanks to a system that is now gradually winding down after bringing li…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Approaching Winter Storm Could Bring Snowfall To Northeast: Here's Projected Timing Approaching Winter Storm Could Bring Snowfall To Northeast: Here's Projected Timing
Approaching Winter Storm Could Bring Snowfall To Northeast: Here's Projected Timing New update: Projected Snowfall Totals Released For New Winter Storm Taking Aim On Northeast A brand-new storm on track for this week could bring accumulating snowfall to the Northeast. The time frame for the system is Friday night, March 10 into Saturday, March 11, according to the National Weather Service. "It is possible for accumulating snow to reach all the way to coastal areas of New Jersey, New York, and southern New England," AccuWeather Meteorologist Joseph Bauer said. Ahead of the expected arrival of the storm, the remainder of the workweek will be dry and breezy, the Nation…

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by Joe Lombardi
Weather
Storm Scenarios: Final Track Will Determine What Parts Of Region Could See Wintry Mix Storm Scenarios: Final Track Will Determine What Parts Of Region Could See Wintry Mix
Storm Scenarios: Final Track Will Determine What Parts Of Region Could See Wintry Mix A new winter storm could bring a mix of snow, sleet, and rain that could cause slippery travel conditions in parts of the region. The time frame for the system is late Monday night, March 6 into Tuesday morning, March 7, according to the National Weather Service. But its projected track is uncertain. One forecast model is taking it a bit farther west. (See the image above from AccuWeather.com.)  In those inland areas, 1 to 3 inches of snowfall is possible. Areas farther west could see 3 to 6 inches of accumulation. Another model has the system moving more to the east, meaning m…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Here Are Updated Snowfall Projections For New Winter Storm Headed To Northeast Here Are Updated Snowfall Projections For New Winter Storm Headed To Northeast
Here Are Updated Snowfall Projections For New Winter Storm Headed To Northeast Updated snowfall projections have been released for a new winter storm headed for the Northeast that will bring a mix of rain, sleet, and snowfall. The current projected time frame for possible snowfall is from Friday evening, March 3 into Saturday, March 4, the National Weather Service says. Precipitation is expected to start shortly after nightfall Friday, with sleet and snow inland. Areas near the coast could see heavy rainfall, coastal flooding, and strong winds with gusts up to 45 miles per hour. The highest snowfall totals will be farther north and inland, mainly north…

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by Joe Lombardi
Neighbors
Siblings Reunite Sweet Pittsfield Pooch With Original Owner After 2 Years Siblings Reunite Sweet Pittsfield Pooch With Original Owner After 2 Years
Siblings Reunite Sweet Pittsfield Pooch With Original Owner After 2 Years Shannen Viveiros isn't the type of person to sit back and hope for the best. She's a woman of action — it runs in her family.  But her compassion isn't just for her friends and loved ones. The Westport woman will help strangers, even if that means spending nearly $2,000 of her own money and weeks of hassle to reunite a woman and her lost dog. It started in January when Viveiros happened across a Facebook post from Tammy Proctor — a woman from Pittsfield she'd never met.  Proctor had been part of a guardianship program with a New York dog breeder and was taking care of a puppy named Radar.…

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by Josh Lanier
News
27-Year-Old Who Graduated From College In NY Killed In Israel Terrorist Attack 27-Year-Old Who Graduated From College In NY Killed In Israel Terrorist Attack
27-Year-Old Who Graduated From College In NY Killed In Israel Terrorist Attack A 27-year-old Connecticut man who graduated from a university in New York was killed in a terrorist attack in Israel.  Elan Ganeles, who grew up in West Hartford and attended the Hebrew High School of New England, died in an attack in near Jericho in the West Bank Monday night, Feb. 27, according to US Ambassador to Israel Tom Nides. Ganeles' death was announced by his synagogue, Young Israel of West Hartford, which called the attack "brutal" in an email sent to congregants.  #ISRAEL: The 27-year-old American- Israeli man was pronounced dead after today's terrorist shooting on Route 90…

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by Ben Crnic
Weather
Potentially Significant Storm Could Be Coming: Wintry Blast Will Bring Separate Snow Chances Potentially Significant Storm Could Be Coming: Wintry Blast Will Bring Separate Snow Chances
Potentially Significant Storm Could Be Coming: Wintry Blast Will Bring Separate Snow Chances A blast of wintry weather will lead to separate chances for snowfall through early next week, including what could be a more significant storm. Wind gusts will be as high as 30 miles per hour Saturday morning, Feb. 25 on a day in which the high temperature will be right around the freezing mark, but with wind-chill values in the teens, the National Weather Service says. There will be a band of light snow moving through from the late morning until the mid to late afternoon on Saturday. (See the first image above from AccuWeather.com.) Other areas could see a coating to an inch as well …

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by Joe Lombardi
News
New Listeria Outbreak With Unknown Food Source Under Investigation In NY New Listeria Outbreak With Unknown Food Source Under Investigation In NY
New Listeria Outbreak With Unknown Food Source Under Investigation In NY A new multi-state outbreak of infections from Listeria is under investigation by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). "A specific food item has not yet been identified as the source of this outbreak," the CDC said in a statement released on Wednesday, Feb. 15. "However, CDC is concerned that several recent illnesses have been reported. Listeria illness is rare, but it can result in serious illness or death." A total of 11 illnesses have been reported in 10 states, including New York, shown in the image above. Of those states, Michigan is the only state with more than one il…

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by Joe Lombardi
Politics
FBI Probing Veteran's Claim That George Santos Stole Dying Dog's Charity Money, Report Says FBI Probing Veteran's Claim That George Santos Stole Dying Dog's Charity Money, Report Says
FBI Probing Veteran's Claim That George Santos Stole Dying Dog's Charity Money, Report Says The bad news just keeps coming for embattled New York Rep. George Santos, who is now the subject of an FBI investigation into accusations he stole charity money intended to help a Navy veteran’s dying service dog, Politico reports.  Richard Osthoff, of Howell, New Jersey, told the outlet that two FBI agents reached out to him on Wednesday, Feb. 1, as part of an investigation by the US Attorney’s Office in the Eastern District of New York. Earlier Report: Bye George: Embattled Nassau Rep Santos Stepping Down 'Temporarily' From Committee Assignments Osthoff told Politico he gave the agents …

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by Michael Mashburn
Police & Fire
Missing 15-Year-Old CT Twins Found In New York Missing 15-Year-Old CT Twins Found In New York
Missing 15-Year-Old CT Twins Found In New York Update:  Two 15-year-old twins who went missing from their East Hartford home have been found.  The twins were safely located in New York, East Hartford Police announced.  Original Report:  Police are asking for help from the public in locating two 15-year-old twins that went missing in East Hartford.  Kimberly and Kayla Claudio, both age 15, went missing from their East Hartford home on Tuesday, Jan. 17, according to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.  Both sisters have been known to run from home in the past, East Hartford Police said…

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by Ben Crnic
Weather
Accumulating Snow Possible In Parts Of Northeast From Quick-Moving System Accumulating Snow Possible In Parts Of Northeast From Quick-Moving System
Accumulating Snow Possible In Parts Of Northeast From Quick-Moving System A quick-moving system is expected to bring precipitation to the Northeast, with snowfall possible in some areas farthest north and inland. After a mostly sunny start to the day on Monday, Jan. 30, skies have been cloudy in the afternoon.  The temperature, which reached a high in the upper 40s, will drop rapidly in the evening and through the overnight into Tuesday morning, Jan. 31. Precipitation is expected to be scattered and begin mainly later in the evening Monday, with areas farther south seeing scattered showers before the system moves out before daybreak Tuesday. Some spots in …

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by Joe Lombardi