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DMX In Prison: First Photos Released Show Rapper Flabbier, Grayer DMX In Prison: First Photos Released Show Rapper Flabbier, Grayer
DMX In Prison: First Photos Released Show Rapper Flabbier, Grayer One of the first photos released of Westchester rapper DMX from prison shows him heavier and grayer -- which some fans believe may be a good sign. The once-muscular Earl Simmons has a pot belly and gray hair in the photo published by The Jasmine Brand. Some fans say the additional weight could simply come from no longer using cocaine and crack.  Simmons was sentenced in March to a year in federal prison after pleading guilty last year in U.S. District Court in Manhattan to ducking $1.7 million in taxes. The judge at the time called Simmons "a good man" who deserved less than the…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Lifestyle
Paramus Buy Buy Baby Donates Car Seat To Toddler With Heart Defect Paramus Buy Buy Baby Donates Car Seat To Toddler With Heart Defect
Paramus Buy Buy Baby Donates Car Seat To Toddler With Heart Defect MaryAnn LaBarbiera of Paramus was fully prepared last month to host an ailing Filipino baby and his mother. Or so she thought. The very day baby Lucas and his mom Ana Mallaria were arriving in the U.S. for life changing heart surgery, however, Paramus Police Sergeant Brian Linden spotted a problem. The car seat. It was outdated. Unsafe. Downright dangerous. Linden wanted to be sure that almost-2-year-old Lucas -- who was being sponsored by the Paramus Rotary Club through the Gift of Life program -- would be as safe as possible during his three-week stay in the U.S. That meant a safe car…

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
ID Released For Victim Of Four-Alarm Fire At Trump Tower ID Released For Victim Of Four-Alarm Fire At Trump Tower
ID Released For Victim Of Four-Alarm Fire At Trump Tower The man who was killed when a raging fire broke out in his apartment on the 50th floor of Trump Tower in midtown Manhattan early Saturday evening has been identified as a Westchester native. The blaze, which was upgraded from three alarms to four alarms, erupted at the 58-story, 664-foot high mixed-use skyscraper on Fifth Avenue near West 56th Street just before 6 p.m. Firefighters found the man, identified as 67-year-old Todd Brassner, unconscious and unresponsive when they entered the apartment.  "The apartment was entirely on fire," FDNY Commissioner Daniel Nigro said. "M…

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
One Killed In Four-Alarm Fire At Trump Tower One Killed In Four-Alarm Fire At Trump Tower
One Killed In Four-Alarm Fire At Trump Tower Click here for an updated story: Westchester Native ID'd As Victim Of Four-Alarm Fire At Trump Tower A man was killed when a raging fire broke out in his apartment on the 50th floor of Trump Tower in midtown Manhattan early Saturday evening. The blaze, which was upgraded from three alarms to four alarms, erupted at the 58-story, 664-foot high mixed-use skyscraper on Fifth Avenue near West 56th Street around 6 p.m. The identity of the man killed was not immediately released. Four firefighters suffered non-life threatening injuries, the FDNY said. "Fire at Trump Tower is out,"  …

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by Joe Lombardi
Weather
Latest Snowfall Totals Released For Storm That Will Sweep Through Area Latest Snowfall Totals Released For Storm That Will Sweep Through Area
Latest Snowfall Totals Released For Storm That Will Sweep Through Area Brand-new projected snowfall totals for the storm that will sweep through the area overnight into Monday were released early Sunday evening by the National Weather Service. The quick-moving storm system could now bring up to 5 inches of snowfall to most of the area. Snowfall rates of around one inch per hour are possible Monday morning. And that's no April Fool's Day joke. But it is unusual -- to say the least. The last time New York City and the surrounding area saw 2 inches or more of accumulating snow in April was April 7, 2003. A look at the new projected snowfall totals for Monday's …

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by Joe Lombardi
Weather
Projected Snowfall Totals Increase For Storm That Will Sweep Through Area Projected Snowfall Totals Increase For Storm That Will Sweep Through Area
Projected Snowfall Totals Increase For Storm That Will Sweep Through Area Click here for an updated story: Latest Snowfall Totals Released For Storm That Will Sweep Through Area It looks like Old Man Winter didn't get the memo that the calendar has turned from March to April. The start of the first workweek of the month will be ushered in by a quick-moving storm system that is now expected to bring 3 to 4 inches of snowfall to most of the area. Snowfall rates of around one inch per hour are possible Monday morning. And that's no April Fool's Day joke, folks. A look at projected snowfall totals for the storm, released by the National Weather Service early Sunday…

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by Joe Lombardi
Lifestyle
iFLY Paramus Offers $500 Gift Card (You Might Need It With These Prices) iFLY Paramus Offers $500 Gift Card (You Might Need It With These Prices)
iFLY Paramus Offers $500 Gift Card (You Might Need It With These Prices) Get ready to spread your wings -- iFly Paramus is almost ready to open. And it's expensive. The company is offering a $500 gift card ahead of its April 13 opening on Route 4. CLICK HERE TO ENTER. iFLY recommends between 2 and 6 minutes of flight time per person. The first few flights are about understanding the basics of flying your body. The entire experience can last between 1 and 2 hours. You'll fly at least twice. Before entering the flight chamber with a certified instructor, all flyers take part in a 30-minute training and practice session. Here's how pricing works during peak hou…

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by Cecilia Levine
Weather
Eye On The Storm: New Snowfall Projections As Nor'easter Nears Eye On The Storm: New Snowfall Projections As Nor'easter Nears
Eye On The Storm: New Snowfall Projections As Nor'easter Nears Click here for an updated story: Nor'easter Brings Heavy Snow, Wind As the third Nor'easter in two weeks moves into the area overnight, new snowfall projections were released by the National Weather Service late Monday afternoon. Most of the tristate area is expected to see 3-4 inches of accumulation, with a range of 4 to 6 inches in the eastern sections of Westchester, Putnam and Dutchess and all of Fairfield County. (See images above.) A Winter Storm Warning is in effect for Fairfield County from 8 p.m. Monday until 6 p.m. Tuesday. A Winter Weather Advisory has been issued for the entire…

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by Joe Lombardi
Lifestyle
iFLY Paramus Has Opening Date, Here's What You Need To Know iFLY Paramus Has Opening Date, Here's What You Need To Know
iFLY Paramus Has Opening Date, Here's What You Need To Know PARAMUS, N.J. — Construction on the indoor skydiving facility at the corner of Route 4 and Forest Avenue in Paramus is expected to be complete in April 2018, according to the iFLY website. The project is being manufactured by SkyVenture, the pioneer in wall-to-wall vertical wind tunnels. It was founded by a group of skydivers, placing the first tunnel in Orlando, Fla. in 1999. Since the early days, SkyVenture has become the most popular wind tunnel manufacturer in the world. Until then, here's what you need to know about iFLY Paramus. LIMITATIONS: Flyers must be at least 3 years old, and w…

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by Cecilia Levine
Weather
How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Totals From The Area How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Totals From The Area
How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Totals From The Area It didn't take long for much of the area to get more than a half-foot of snowfall accumulation. The storm that swept through the area arrived very early Saturday evening and moved out east not long after midnight. Here are snowfall totals we've already reached. Be sure to leave the total for your hometown with a comment below. Hudson Valley Westchester Armonk, 7.5 inches Croton-on-Hudson, 7.7 inches Harrison, 7.5 inches Irvington, 6.5 inches Mamaroneck, 7 inches Mount Kisco, 7.2 inches Valhalla, 6.5 inches White Plains, 7.5 inches Yonkers, 6.5 inches Putnam Brewster, 6 inches …

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by Joe Lombardi
Weather
Winter Weather Advisory Issued For Bergen: Latest Snowfall Projections Winter Weather Advisory Issued For Bergen: Latest Snowfall Projections
Winter Weather Advisory Issued For Bergen: Latest Snowfall Projections Snowfall amounts from the winter storm moving through the region Wednesday will vary by location, but no matter where you are, be prepared for slippery travel and icy conditions, says the National Weather Service. Winter weather advisories have now been issued for all counties in the region from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, with warnings already in effect for areas farther north and west. Snowfall accumulations across the area will range from 2 inches to 7 inches. Most locations are expected to see 2-3 inches, with areas north of I-84 having the potential for 6 to 8 inches.  Precipitation s…

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by Joe Lombardi
Weather
Snowfall Projections Increased For New Winter Storm Headed To Area Snowfall Projections Increased For New Winter Storm Headed To Area
Snowfall Projections Increased For New Winter Storm Headed To Area New Storm Update: How Much Snow Will You Get? Depends On Where You Are Snowfall projections for the latest winter storm heading to the tristate area have increased. A total of 3 to 5 inches in now expected for most of the region, with 6 inches or more north of I-84 through Wednesday morning. Motorists and pedestrians should plan on snow-covered roads, slippery road conditions and limited visibilities, including during the morning commute on Wednesday.  Winter Weather Advisories issued Monday for Westchester, Rockland, Putnam, Dutchess, Orange and Bergen have been expanded to include all o…

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by Joe Lombardi