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These Spots In Northeast Will See Most Snowfall From Christmas Eve Clipper System These Spots In Northeast Will See Most Snowfall From Christmas Eve Clipper System
These Spots In Northeast Will See Most Snowfall From Christmas Eve Clipper System Parts of the Northeast will see up to a half-foot of snow from an Alberta Clipper that will sweep through from west to east on Christmas Eve. On Monday, Dec. 23, expect mostly sunny skies with temperatures around freezing. Clouds will increase at night as the system moves in. Precipitation, including snow, sleet, and rain, is expected from about 1 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Christmas Eve, with mostly cloudy skies on Tuesday, Dec. 24. Northern and inland areas will likely see heavier accumulations, with 1 to 3 inches expected in lighter blue zones in the first image above from AccuWeather. Between …

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by Joe Lombardi
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Christmas Eve Clipper Storm Will Bring Snow, Sleet, Rain To Northeast: Here's Timing Christmas Eve Clipper Storm Will Bring Snow, Sleet, Rain To Northeast: Here's Timing
Christmas Eve Clipper Storm Will Bring Snow, Sleet, Rain To Northeast: Here's Timing It's beginning to look a lot like much of the Northeast will see a new round of snowfall on Christmas Eve. Ahead of the storm, Sunday, Dec. 22, will remain sunny but bitterly cold as Arctic air continues to grip the region, according to the National Weather Service. On Monday, Dec. 23, expect mostly sunny skies with temperatures around freezing. Clouds will increase at night as an Alberta Clipper system moves in from the west. Precipitation, including snow, sleet, and rain, is expected from about 1 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Christmas Eve, with mostly cloudy skies on Tuesday, Dec. 24. A mix of rai…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Ricardo The NJ Transit Bull Earns $10K From Stuffed Animal Sales Ricardo The NJ Transit Bull Earns $10K From Stuffed Animal Sales
Ricardo The NJ Transit Bull Earns $10K From Stuffed Animal Sales Ricardo is now earning royalties. The bull, who captured the hearts of Garden Staters when he wandered onto the train tracks last December at Newark Penn Station, recently received a $10,000 check from New Jersey Transit after they sold stuffed animals bearing his likeness. Ricardo's jaunt delayed trains for 45 minutes.  Public Info The royalties were presented as a donation to Skylands Animal Sanctuary and Rescue in Sussex County, where Ricardo is currently residing after his trip on the tracks. Ricardo recently returned to Skylands after spending six weeks in upstate New York battling …

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by Sam Barron
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Ricardo The NJ Transit Bull On The Mend After Battling Deadly Infection Ricardo The NJ Transit Bull On The Mend After Battling Deadly Infection
Ricardo The NJ Transit Bull On The Mend After Battling Deadly Infection Ricardo, the bull that captured the Garden State's attention after it wandered onto the train tracks last month, is recovering after battling a deadly infection, his caretakers said. Skylands Animal Sanctuary in Wantage said on Facebook they discovered Ricardo had road rash on his leg when they rescued him after his trip on the tracks. He was taken to a veterinarian, who provided him with antibiotics and necessary vaccinations, they said. Ricardo ❤️ Doing a little better every day.. For those of you who haven’t been following the earlier posts, here is a... Posted by Skylands Animal Sa…

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by Sam Barron
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Another Impactful Storm To Follow Snowy Weekend In Northeast: Forecasters Another Impactful Storm To Follow Snowy Weekend In Northeast: Forecasters
Another Impactful Storm To Follow Snowy Weekend In Northeast: Forecasters Forecasters are touting a massive storm expected to drop several inches of snow on the East Coast this weekend. But some weather maps show parts of the Northeast will get only rain, and no snow at all, noting a another impactful storm could be coming mid-week next week, AccuWeather reports. The storm coming Saturday, Jan. 6 will move northeast from the Gulf Coast toward the mid-Atlantic between 12 and 1 p.m., according to AccuWeather and the National Weather Service.  Our first chance for some accumulating and potentially impactful snowfall this season will occur for some this wee…

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
Driver Living In Van Had Tactical Rifle, Shotgun, Pistol In Route 17 Stop: Rochelle Park PD Driver Living In Van Had Tactical Rifle, Shotgun, Pistol In Route 17 Stop: Rochelle Park PD
Driver Living In Van Had Tactical Rifle, Shotgun, Pistol In Route 17 Stop: Rochelle Park PD A Florida man living in his van was stopped on Route 17 with a high-powered handgun, a semi-automatic tactical rifle and a 12-gauge shotgun, Rochelle Park police said. Jewann Smith, 39, of Fort Lauderdale, also had a high-capacity magazine and flash suppressor in the Ford van, which was stopped by Officer Chris Kiszka on the southbound highway mid-Saturday afternoon, June 24, Capt. James M. DePreta said. Smith, who was temporarily living in the van and didn't have any New Jersey firearms permits, told police he was headed from upstate New York to Philadelphia while working for a logistics c…

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by Jerry DeMarco
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WANTED: Shooter Of Bergenfield Woman, 20, Identified, Considered Armed And Dangerous WANTED: Shooter Of Bergenfield Woman, 20, Identified, Considered Armed And Dangerous
Wanted: Shooter Of Bergenfield Woman, 20, Identified, Considered Armed And Dangerous A fugitive whom sources described as an emotionally disturbed boyfriend was being sought by authorities for shooting a 20-year-old Bergenfield woman several times this past weekend. Aaron Sierra, 22, whose last known whereabouts were in upstate New York, “should be considered armed and dangerous,” Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella said in seeking the public’s help finding him Thursday night, May 25. The Bergenfield Volunteer Ambulance Corps rushed the victim to the trauma unit at Hackensack University Medical Center following the incident at 87 North Taylor Street at 6:50 p.m. Sunday, …

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by Jerry DeMarco
Police & Fire
UPDATE: Bergenfield Woman Critically Wounded, Shooter At Large UPDATE: Bergenfield Woman Critically Wounded, Shooter At Large
Update: Bergenfield Woman Critically Wounded, Shooter At Large A man whom sources described as an emotionally disturbed boyfriend was being sought by authorities for shooting a 20-year-old Bergenfield woman several times this past weekend. Aaron Sierra, 22, whose last known whereabouts were in upstate New York, “should be considered armed and dangerous,” Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella said in seeking the public’s help finding him Thursday night, May 25. The Bergenfield Volunteer Ambulance Corps rushed the victim to the trauma unit at Hackensack University Medical Center following the incident at 87 North Taylor Street at 6:50 p.m. Sunday, May 2…

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by Jerry DeMarco
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Another Winter Storm On Track To Dump More Snow On Region, Forecasters Say Another Winter Storm On Track To Dump More Snow On Region, Forecasters Say
Another Winter Storm On Track To Dump More Snow On Region, Forecasters Say Another winter storm could be bringing more snow to the region on Friday, forecasters say. Between 1 and 6 inches of snow are being predicted by AccuWeather meteorologists across New Jersey and much of Pennsylvania from Friday, March 3 into Saturday, March 4. However, there are several factors that will decide if the northeast sees snow or rain. "A storm that tracks from the southern Plains to the Ohio Valley and central Appalachians will keep the heaviest snow closer to the Great Lakes, upstate New York and northern New England," AccuWeather Senior Meteorologist Courtney Travis said.  "…

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by Cecilia Levine
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First Projected Snowfall Totals Released For Midweek Storm Taking Aim On Region First Projected Snowfall Totals Released For Midweek Storm Taking Aim On Region
First Projected Snowfall Totals Released For Midweek Storm Taking Aim On Region Just as a complex system that brought a mix of rain and sleet, and as much as a foot of snow or more in some spots moves east, the first projected snowfall totals have been released for a second storm on track for the Northeast midweek. It's due to arrive Wednesday, Jan. 25, and could deliver more snow across interior areas, but also perhaps even closer to the I-95 corridor, unlike the first storm this week, according to AccuWeather.com. The currently projected timing for the system has it moving from west to east starting in the middle of the afternoon on Wednesday, according to the&n…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Projected Snowfall Totals Released For Pre-Christmas Storm With 3 Feet Possible In Some Spots Projected Snowfall Totals Released For Pre-Christmas Storm With 3 Feet Possible In Some Spots
Projected Snowfall Totals Released For Pre-Christmas Storm With 3 Feet Possible In Some Spots The first projected snowfall totals have been released for a potent pre-Christmas storm that will bring snow, rain, and strong winds that could cause poor travel conditions and power outages. The system is due to arrive on Thursday, Dec.  22, and continue into Friday, Dec. 23, the National Weather Service said. Current models show the chance for potentially significant snowfall in some areas, with rain and gusty winds elsewhere. In fact, some parts of the Midwest could see up to 3 feet of accumulation, and significant snowfall in parts of upstate New York and northern New England…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Storm System Could Bring Accumulating Snow To Parts Of Northeast, Wintry Mix In Other Areas Storm System Could Bring Accumulating Snow To Parts Of Northeast, Wintry Mix In Other Areas
Storm System Could Bring Accumulating Snow To Parts Of Northeast, Wintry Mix In Other Areas A storm system on track for the Northeast has the potential to bring accumulating snowfall to parts of the region and a mix of rain and snow in areas farther south. The system is on track for Sunday, Dec. 11, according to the National Weather Service. For a look at areas where a mix of rain and snow is possible (shown in pink) and areas where there could be intermittent snow (in blue), see the image above from AccuWeather.com. The storm "could bring a couple of inches of snow to parts of upstate New York and northern Pennsylvania," AccuWeather Senior Meteorologist Joe Lundberg said. The d…

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
NJ Man Dies In NY UTV Crash NJ Man Dies In NY UTV Crash
NJ Man Dies In NY UTV Crash A 45-year-old man from New Jersey was killed in a utility terrain vehicle accident in upstate New York over the weekend, authorities said. William Youhas was operating the side-by-side vehicle when he lost control and overturned in Tompkins (Delaware County) on Sunday, Nov. 20, the Delaware County Sheriff’s office said. Youhas was partially ejected and became pinned between the vehicle and the roadway, authorities said. He was pronounced dead at the scene. It was not clear where in New Jersey Youhas is from. The following agencies assisted with and responded to this incident: Trout C…

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by Cecilia Levine
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NJ Sex Offender Indicted For Trying To Hire Dark Web Hit Man To Kill NY Teen NJ Sex Offender Indicted For Trying To Hire Dark Web Hit Man To Kill NY Teen
NJ Sex Offender Indicted For Trying To Hire Dark Web Hit Man To Kill NY Teen A New Jersey man who admitted trading sexually explicit images with a minor took a different tack before pleading guilty: Looking to have the kid killed, he paid $20,000 in bitcoin to a bogus murder-for-hire site on the dark web, a federal indictment alleges. John Michael Musbach, 31, was a free man, having been sentenced in February 2018 to a two-year suspended sentence with lifetime parole supervision for his exchanges with the then-13-year-old from upstate New York. A year or so had passed when cybercrime sleuth Chris Monteiro tipped federal agents off to messages that Musbach exchanged …

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by Jerry DeMarco
Police & Fire
Elizabeth Man Accused Of Killing Victim In Front Of Teen Girl They Were Fighting Over Elizabeth Man Accused Of Killing Victim In Front Of Teen Girl They Were Fighting Over
Elizabeth Man Accused Of Killing Victim In Front Of Teen Girl They Were Fighting Over An Elizabeth man was tracked down in Upstate New York and accused of killing a Queens man in front of the 17-year-old girl they were fighting over, the NY Daily News reports. Patshawn McMitchell, 24, was tracked down in Watertown, NY -- 30 miles from the Canadian border -- and returned to Queens on Thursday, police said. McMitchell was charged with murder for the killing of 23-year-old Dahmel Miller, in the Queensbridge Houses on Vernon Boulevard near 40th Avenue Sept. 8. Miller was shot in the buttocks and stomach somewhere between the front door and first floor of a building as the …

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
SEEN HIM? Wayne Police ID Peeper Who Took Upskirt Pic Of Woman In Mall Bathroom Stall SEEN HIM? Wayne Police ID Peeper Who Took Upskirt Pic Of Woman In Mall Bathroom Stall
Seen HIM? Wayne Police ID Peeper Who Took Upskirt Pic Of Woman In Mall Bathroom Stall Wayne police turned to the public Wednesday for help finding a Newark fugitive who they said took an “upskirt” photo of a woman using a toilet in a Willowbrook Mall bathroom. Aware that authorities were searching for him, Mohammad Abass, 40, fled the area and was believed to be in upstate New York or Vermont, Detective Capt. Daniel Daly said. He may be driving a gray or silver 2004 Honda Accord with New Jersey license plates: A12LGM. The woman told police she was using the facilities at Macy’s on Aug. 14 when the man “reached under from the stall beside her while holding a cellphone from …

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by Jerry DeMarco
Police & Fire
Man Dies In Fall At Atlantic City Casino Man Dies In Fall At Atlantic City Casino
Man Dies In Fall At Atlantic City Casino A 30-year-old man from Upstate New York died after falling two stories to his death in an Atlantic City casino, authorities said. The man from Rochester was trying to climb over a divider when he fell from a second-level mezzanine into the lobby at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, police said. The fall occurred about 4 a.m. on Monday. Atlantic City police officers responded and found casino security performing CPR. The man was pronounced dead at the scene, a police spokesman said. Atlantic City police urged anyone with information about the fall to call its Criminal Investigations S…

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by Jon Craig
Weather
How’s This Forecast? No Rain, Wind, Hurricanes, Tornadoes, Sky Fires – Just Snugglin' Weather How’s This Forecast? No Rain, Wind, Hurricanes, Tornadoes, Sky Fires – Just Snugglin' Weather
How’s This Forecast? No Rain, Wind, Hurricanes, Tornadoes, Sky Fires – Just Snugglin' Weather Tired of hurricane and tornado warnings? Had enough pictures of skies on fire? Snuggle up, folks: Our local weather expert has the perfect forecast for you. Know that nice weather we’ve been having? It’s going to continue, meteorologist Joe Cioffi said. “What a beautiful day it is outside,” Cioffi said Saturday. “As an added bonus, the sky is free from smoke from the West Coast wildfires. “We have no weather issues other than a few clouds coming into the mix on Sunday,” he said. “Days will be cool and nights will be chilly into Tuesday....The radars are silent and can take a vacation sinc…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Police & Fire
Hawthorne Traffic Stops: Three Lies, Three Heroin Busts Hawthorne Traffic Stops: Three Lies, Three Heroin Busts
Hawthorne Traffic Stops: Three Lies, Three Heroin Busts Three different drivers who weren’t truthful with Hawthorne police were found carrying heroin during separate stops, authorities said. Upstate New York driver Gregory Valentine, 48, “appeared very nervous and was shaking” when officers stopped his 2012 Honda Accord on Goffle Road near Warburton Avenue, Detective Sgt. Matthew Hoogmoed said. Asked where he was coming from, Valentine said he was “looking at trucks for his boss” at an excavating company, Hoogmoed said. However, he “could not recall where that was or any other details,” the sergeant said. While they waited for a K-9 unit to ch…

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by Jerry DeMarco
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Budd Lake Mourns Katie Falgiano, 19, Killed In 'Mountain Madness' Motorsports Rollover Budd Lake Mourns Katie Falgiano, 19, Killed In 'Mountain Madness' Motorsports Rollover
Budd Lake Mourns Katie Falgiano, 19, Killed In 'Mountain Madness' Motorsports Rollover The Budd Lake community is mourning the loss of a 19-year-old woman who became an organ donor after being killed at a motorsports event last weekend. Katie L. Falgiano was ejected from a vehicle she was riding in and partially pinned beneath it at Mountain Madness in upstate New York around 9 p.m. Saturday, the Montgomery County Sheriff's officials said. SCROLL DOWN FOR FUNERAL SERVICE. Several bystanders pulled Falgiano out from under the car before first responders arrived. She was flown to Albany Medical Center, where she was pronounced dead, authorities said. Herb Falgiano remembe…

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
Fit Cops: Ridgefield Police Officer Chases Versatility Fit Cops: Ridgefield Police Officer Chases Versatility
Fit Cops: Ridgefield Police Officer Chases Versatility Kevin Nebbia of Cliffside Park isn’t going for aesthetics. He’s not going for strength, victory or glory. The Ridgefield police officer is going for function. “If I have to get out of the car and chase someone or help another officer, it doesn’t matter that I can put up 400 pounds,” he said. “I have to be in the best shape I can be in.” It’s more difficult for Nebbia to spend a day on the couch than to get up and move. As a child growing up in Ridgefield, he looked forward to recess period to play stickball or kickball. He joined the baseball, basketball and football teams and as he got…

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by Cecilia Levine