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FBI Issues Text Message Warning Amid Cyberattacks FBI Issues Text Message Warning Amid Cyberattacks
FBI Issues Text Message Warning Amid Cyberattacks Federal authorities are advising Americans to use encrypted messaging applications to protect their communications from potential foreign surveillance. The warning from the FBI and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) comes amid recent cyberattacks on major telecommunication companies. The Wall Street Journal reported that China hacked AT&T, Verizon and Lumen Technologies to spy on customers. Jeff Greene, executive assistant director for cybersecurity at CISA, told NBC News, "Encryption is your friend, whether it's on text messaging or if you have the capaci…
140-Foot Cell Phone Tower Approved In Northern Westchester 140-Foot Cell Phone Tower Approved In Northern Westchester
140-Foot Cell Phone Tower Approved In Northern Westchester A new Verizon cell phone tower will soon be erected in Northern Westchester.  The 140-foot tower will be built in the town of Cortlandt at a property located at 52 Montrose Station Rd., according to the town's Planning Board.  The tower will be located at a property in Cortlandt at 52 Montrose Station Rd.Google Maps The Planning Board voted 4-2 to approve the tower during their meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 10, with the condition that the group behind the application, Homeland Towers, submit scoping documents before they can receive a building permit.  Related Story - Richard Gere At Cente…
Richard Gere At Center Of Controversy Over Cell Tower In Northern Westchester Town, Report Says Richard Gere At Center Of Controversy Over Cell Tower In Northern Westchester Town, Report Says
Richard Gere At Center Of Controversy Over Cell Tower In Northern Westchester Town, Report Says Richard Gere has angered some of his fellow Northern Westchester residents after offering land on his Bedford property for the construction of a new cell tower, according to the New York Post. The news outlet published a report on Monday, Dec. 19, saying the 73-year-old actor has offered some of the land at the Bedford Post Inn, a luxury inn he co-owns with Russell Hernandez, to be used for a 130-foot cell tower that would help provide better cellphone service coverage in the area.  The New York Post said if construction is approved, it would settle a lawsuit Verizon filed against…
Verizon Landline Phone Outage Reported Across Several Hudson Valley Counties Verizon Landline Phone Outage Reported Across Several Hudson Valley Counties
Verizon Landline Phone Outage Reported Across Several Hudson Valley Counties Several police and fire departments in the area are reporting phone outages for those with Verizon landlines. The outages began on Sunday, Oct. 2 in Dutchess, Orange, and Ulster counties and affected police and fire department seven-digit numbers.  The outage continued Monday, Oct. 3. Emergency departments are advising residents they should call 911 if help is needed, which is not affected by the outage. The Saugerties Police Department in Ulster County as well as the City of Poughkeepsie in Dutchess County are reminding residents to call 911, and not the department's seven-digit numb…
Verizon Issues Warning For Spam Messages Sent From Person's Own Number Verizon Issues Warning For Spam Messages Sent From Person's Own Number
Verizon Issues Warning For Spam Messages Sent From Person's Own Number Verizon customers are being cautioned to be on alert as a tricky new scam involving one’s own telephone number has been making the rounds. Customers have been reporting that they've received text messages from their own phone numbers alerting them that they’ve won a prize, including a link to claim their "gift." The messages claim that the user has paid their most recent phone bill, providing the link for a free prize in response. However, if one clicks the link, they’re instead transported to a Russian state TV network. Verizon issued a statement following the recent reports of the scam,…
COVID-19: Alert Issued For Pandemic-Related Text Message Scam COVID-19: Alert Issued For Pandemic-Related Text Message Scam
Covid-19: Alert Issued For Pandemic-Related Text Message Scam The Better Business Bureau has issued an alert about a recent text scam where people impersonating large companies offer fake pandemic-related discounts. Scammers are reportedly impersonating companies, such as Netflix, Hulu and Verizon, and sending messages saying that the company is offering an amazing deal to customers due to the pandemic.  These fake deals could include free or discounted services, gift cards or cash. The organization said when people click the link in the messages, they will be brought to a website imitating the company's website.  That's how the scammer wi…
Memories Of Poughkeepsie Native, Peekskill Resident Andy Novak Leave Nothing But Smiles Memories Of Poughkeepsie Native, Peekskill Resident Andy Novak Leave Nothing But Smiles
Memories Of Poughkeepsie Native, Peekskill Resident Andy Novak Leave Nothing But Smiles Andrew P. Novak was born on July 28, 1966 and died peacefully on Thursday, April 29 with his wife Clare (McMorris) by his side after a courageous battle with cancer.  Andy, known by many as “Noodle,” was born and raised in Poughkeepsie. He graduated from Poughkeepsie High School in 1984 and was employed by Verizon.  Andy lived in Fort Lauderdale, FL before moving to Peekskill with Clare.  Andy’s short life was full thanks to his loyal friends and family. Andy is survived by his wife Clare of Peekskill; sister Laura Nicholson (Steve) of Syracuse and brother Matthew Novak (Ch…
Numerous Internet Outages Reported Throughout Northeast Numerous Internet Outages Reported Throughout Northeast
Numerous Internet Outages Reported Throughout Northeast Mass Internet outages were reported throughout the Northeast, impacting some of the nation’s largest companies, some local businesses, and schools. Outages were first reported at approximately 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 26 when websites including Amazon, Verizon, Zoom, Slack, and others that have become essential during the pandemic went down. According to reports, there were outages reported from Washington D.C. to Massachusetts. It is unclear what caused the outages, though Verizon reported on Twitter that there was a cut fiber in Brooklyn. There was no estimated time of restoration provi…
Death Of Devon Dalio In Fiery Crash Ruled Accidental, Medical Examiner Says Death Of Devon Dalio In Fiery Crash Ruled Accidental, Medical Examiner Says
Death Of Devon Dalio In Fiery Crash Ruled Accidental, Medical Examiner Says The death of Devon Dalio, who died in a fiery car crash into a retail store in Fairfield County, has been categorized as accidental by the state Office of the Chief Medical Examiner. Dalio, age 42, the son of billionaire hedge fund investor Ray Dalio died of smoke inhalation and thermal injuries on Thursday, Dec. 17, the M.E.’s office said Friday, Jan. 22. The office said no other information would be released regarding the crash. The crash took place at the Riverside Commons Shopping Center located at 1233 East Putnam Ave., in Greenwich when Dalio's 2016 Audi, drove over the parking strip…
Probe Into Greenwich Crash That Killed Son Of Billionaire Investor Ray Dalio Ongoing Probe Into Greenwich Crash That Killed Son Of Billionaire Investor Ray Dalio Ongoing
Probe Into Greenwich Crash That Killed Son Of Billionaire Investor Ray Dalio Ongoing The investigation of the collision that killed the son of Billionaire hedge fund investor Ray Dalio at the Thruway Shopping Center is still underway.  According to Greenwich Police, numerous witnesses have been identified and the investigators are still in the process of completing some interviews.  The crash, that killed Devon R. Dalio, 42, of New York City, occurred around 3:50 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 17, at the Riverside Commons Shopping Center located at 1233 East Putnam Ave., in Greenwich when a 2016 Audi, drove over the parking strip, mounted the curb, crashed through…
Billionaire Investor Ray Dalio Says Son Killed In Fairfield County Car Crash Billionaire Investor Ray Dalio Says Son Killed In Fairfield County Car Crash
Billionaire Investor Ray Dalio Says Son Killed In Fairfield County Car Crash Billionaire hedge fund investor Ray Dalio announced that his son was killed in a crash that happened at a shopping center in Fairfield County. The crash occurred around 3:50 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 17, at the Riverside Commons Shopping Center located at 1233 East Putnam Ave., in Greenwich when a 2016 Audi, drove over the parking strip, mounted the curb, crashed through the Verizon storefront doors, and traveled completely into the store, Greenwich Police Department Captain Mark Zuccerella said. Earlier story: Police Probe Fiery Fatal Crash At Greenwich Shopping Center The store…
Isaias: Latimer Blasts Response By Utility, Telecom Companies At Joint State Hearing Isaias: Latimer Blasts Response By Utility, Telecom Companies At Joint State Hearing
Isaias: Latimer Blasts Response By Utility, Telecom Companies At Joint State Hearing Westchester County Executive George Latimer was the latest elected official to come down on utility and telecom companies for their poor response to Tropical Storm Isaias. Latimer spoke this week during a joint Senate and Assembly public hearing on the power and communication failures caused by the winds and rain Isaias brought as it ripped through the East Coast. Latimer made note that the region is still dealing with the fallout of the COVID-19 crisis, and the outages came in the midst of a heatwave that saw temperatures approach 100 degrees. “(This is) outrageous in any time, but today,…
Isaias: State To Investigate Utility Companies After Cuomo Cites 'Failed Storm Response' Isaias: State To Investigate Utility Companies After Cuomo Cites 'Failed Storm Response'
Isaias: State To Investigate Utility Companies After Cuomo Cites 'Failed Storm Response' Utility companies in New York are being investigated after Tropical Storm Isaias tore through the state, leaving tens of thousands without power a day later. Hundreds of thousands of power outages were reported throughout the state when the storm struck on Tuesday, Aug. 4, leaving thousands in the dark a day later, with some restoration efforts not expected to be complete until the weekend. The Department of Public Service will probe storm planning and response by Verizon, PSEG Long Island, Con Edison, Central Hudson Gas & Electric, Orange and Rockland Utilities, and New York State Elec…
COVID-19: Here's How 'Retail To Go,' Offered By Mall In Northern Westchester, Works COVID-19: Here's How 'Retail To Go,' Offered By Mall In Northern Westchester, Works
Covid-19: Here's How 'Retail To Go,' Offered By Mall In Northern Westchester, Works A Northern Westchester mall is introducing a new “Retail-To-Go” option for shoppers as the state recovers from the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. With shoppers starved for retail options, several stores at the Jefferson Valley Mall in Yorktown Heights are providing a new curbside pickup program as they begin welcoming patrons back to the mall. The mall has been closed since Thursday, March 19 to comply with New York’s “On Pause” order that shut down non-essential businesses due to the spread of the pandemic. Beginning this week, between 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. on Monday through Saturday…
Nestle Waters Distribution Site Approved In Northern Westchester Nestle Waters Distribution Site Approved In Northern Westchester
Nestle Waters Distribution Site Approved In Northern Westchester A property that has been vacant in Northern Westchester for years will be the new home of a Nestle Waters distribution center. The Yorktown Planning Board has approved a proposal that will allow Nestle Waters to move into the location of the former Verizon building at 3775 Crompond Road (Route 202), officials announced this week. Nestle Waters will be renovating the 1.9-acre property’s existing building - which hasn’t been renovated in 32 years - and its parking lot to create offices and the distribution center, which is expected to create at least 60 jobs. “I want to thank the Planning Bo…
COVID-19: Westchester Economic Recovery Task Force Moves Forward With Plan to Help Reopen COVID-19: Westchester Economic Recovery Task Force Moves Forward With Plan to Help Reopen
Covid-19: Westchester Economic Recovery Task Force Moves Forward With Plan to Help Reopen As New York prepares to begin reopening its economy in the wake of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, officials across the state are developing plans to make sure the move goes smoothly. In Westchester, the Business Council of Westchester’s Economic Recovery Task Force is forging ahead with developing a comprehensive plan to provide specific recovery measures and recommendations keyed to assisting Westchester’s diverse business and not-for-profit sectors. Comprised of more than 40 leaders from a broad spectrum of economic sectors across the county, are developing a strategic plan …
COVID-19: Google's NY State Online Unemployment Application System Now Online COVID-19: Google's NY State Online Unemployment Application System Now Online
Covid-19: Google's NY State Online Unemployment Application System Now Online Google and other companies have given a helping hand to New Yorkers who found themselves unemployed due to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. A handful of tech companies, highlighted by Google, teamed up to help the New York State Department of Labor’s online unemployment application page, which has been overwhelmed since the outbreak of COVID-19. The Department of Labor has seen an unprecedented spike in unemployment insurance applications during the pandemic, which has caused the online and telephone system to crash, prompting officials to enter a “Tech Surge” with Google Clo…
COVID-19: Popular Youth Basketball Coach Who Worked At Ground Zero Dies From Virus COVID-19: Popular Youth Basketball Coach Who Worked At Ground Zero Dies From Virus
Covid-19: Popular Youth Basketball Coach Who Worked At Ground Zero Dies From Virus A popular Hudson Valley coach, husband, and father died after contracting the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). AAU basketball coach Sonny Aravena was among four Orange County residents to die on Sunday, March 29 from COVID-19, as the death toll in New York continues to climb as the virus spreads. Aravena, a New Windsor resident, was survived by his wife and four children. The Boys & Girls Club of Newburgh announced the death in a heartfelt Facebook post on Monday, March 30. “The Boys & Girls Club of Newburgh is deeply saddened to announce the passing of our friend, supporter and AAU…
'Call It A Forced Retirement': Popular TV Weatherman Joe Rao Says Farewell 'Call It A Forced Retirement': Popular TV Weatherman Joe Rao Says Farewell
'Call It A Forced Retirement': Popular TV Weatherman Joe Rao Says Farewell A beloved, longtime television weatherman was among the casualties of the FiOS1 News shutdown in what he described as a “forced retirement.” Over the summer, Verizon announced it would be shuttering the local news channel in the Hudson Valley in November, opting not to renew its contract with RNN in Rye Brook. Among those to lose their job is popular meteorologist Joe Rao, a Putnam resident who penned a heartfelt tribute on Facebook in announcing his final day at FiOS1 News. The final newscast for FiOS1 News will be at 11:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 13. "'WE’LL MEET AGAIN' -- Well . . . a …
Motorcyclist Killed After Being Struck By Car In Area Motorcyclist Killed After Being Struck By Car In Area
Motorcyclist Killed After Being Struck By Car In Area A local man driving a 2013 Harley Davidson motorcycle was killed during a crash with a car in the area. Mark Graff, 54, of Putnam Valley, was killed around 5 p.m., on Monday, Nov. 11, during the crash in LaGrange.on East Noxon Road at the intersection with South Cross Road, said Dutchess County Sheriff's Office Capt. John Watterson. A preliminary investigation has revealed that Graff was traveling eastbound on East Noxon Road when he attempted to make a left turn onto South Cross Road, Watterson said. While making the turn the motorcycle was struck by a 2004 Mercury Sable driven&…
Settlement Of Dolan Family's Lawsuit Against Altice Keeps News 12 Staffing At Current Level Settlement Of Dolan Family's Lawsuit Against Altice Keeps News 12 Staffing At Current Level
Settlement Of Dolan Family's Lawsuit Against Altice Keeps News 12 Staffing At Current Level At the 11th hour, the Dolan family, the former owners of Cablevision before it was sold to Altice USA, reached a settlement in a lawsuit regarding layoffs and staffing at News 12 with the new parent company for the 24-hour hyperlocal news network. News 12 will employ at least 371 full-time employees through February 2023 under the agreement, ending a yearlong dispute by the Dolans, who sought a minimum of 462. Altice acquired News 12 when it took over Cablevision three years ago. The lawsuit alleged that Altice had not operated the news company in compliance with the agreement of the deal. …
Verizon To Add News 12 After Ending Contract With RNN Verizon To Add News 12 After Ending Contract With RNN
Verizon To Add News 12 After Ending Contract With RNN FiOS1 News may soon be a thing of the past, but Verizon customers will still be able to get their hyperlocal news fix on cable after striking a deal to air Altice's News 12 beginning in November. News 12, which had previously been exclusively provided to Optimum customers, is coming to Verizon following the announcement of the shuttering of FiOS1 News, whose contract ends on Sunday, Nov. 15. “Starting in November, customers can enjoy content from the Altice News properties, including hyperlocal news from News 12 Networks, followed by content from i24NEWS and Cheddar in 2020," Verizon annou…
Crash Causes Days-Long Verizon Outage In Greenburgh Crash Causes Days-Long Verizon Outage In Greenburgh
Crash Causes Days-Long Verizon Outage In Greenburgh Verizon customers in Westchester were left without phone, Internet and cable after a driver crashed into a pole in Greenburgh, impacting Edgemont residents. Greenburgh Town Supervisor Paul Feiner said that he spoke with a “high-ranking official” from Verizon, who said that the outages that many Edgemont residents reported was caused by “a vehicle accident that happened (on Sunday, Sept. 1).” The crash, reportedly by a drunk driver, left Verizon customers in the area without power for days, and also forced a temporary road closure on Ardsley Road near Scarsdale Ford on Sunday night. “Befor…
Video: '150 Good People Will Be Displaced,' RNN News Chief Says Of FiOS1 News Closure Video: '150 Good People Will Be Displaced,' RNN News Chief Says Of FiOS1 News Closure
Video: '150 Good People Will Be Displaced,' RNN News Chief Says Of FiOS1 News Closure Richard French III, the president of RNN News took time out of his daily TV show to talk about the upcoming closure of FiOS1 News after Verizon pulled out of contract talks with the company run by RNN and RNN-TV. “The ending of FiOS1 is personal,” said French, whose family owns both companies. “Around 150 good people, both behind and in front of the cameras, will be displaced, (that) includes anchors, reporters, producers, videographers and so many other faces you will never see." The closure of the hyper-local news channel will take place at 12:01 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 16.  Verizon …
RNN To Cut 150 Jobs After Verizon Shuts Down FiOS1 News RNN To Cut 150 Jobs After Verizon Shuts Down FiOS1 News
RNN To Cut 150 Jobs After Verizon Shuts Down FiOS1 News As of 12:01 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 16, local television news outlet FiOS1 News will cease broadcasting after parent company Verizon declined to pursue a new contract with Rye Brook-based RNN. "Later this year, Verizon will no longer be offering FiOS1 News, said Verizon spokesman Tony McNary. "We have partnered with RNN for over 10 years to deliver award-winning hyperlocal news coverage on FiOS1. We know how important hyperlocal news is to our FiOS customers and will be sharing more options soon. We wish RNN and their employees well during this transition." The end of the contract will leave…
Verizon Reports East Coast Texting Outage Verizon Reports East Coast Texting Outage
Verizon Reports East Coast Texting Outage Verizon customers were unable to send or receive texts Tuesday. The company -- whose slogan is "America's most reliable network" -- confirmed a texting outage on the East Coast in a tweet. "Our technicians are fully aware we have a ton of customers that are being effected, and we're working non-stop to get this matter resolved as soon as possible," Verizon said. Outages from Boston to Florida were showed on the website Down Detector. The issue was resolved Tuesday morning.
New Year's Eve Blackout Of Disney Channels, ESPN Possible, Verizon Warns FiOS Customers New Year's Eve Blackout Of Disney Channels, ESPN Possible, Verizon Warns FiOS Customers
New Year's Eve Blackout Of Disney Channels, ESPN Possible, Verizon Warns FiOS Customers Verizon is alerting its FiOS TV customers that they may experience an outage of ESPN and Disney Channels if the company cannot reach a new carriage agreement with the Walt Disney Co. Freeform and WABC in New York would also go dark if any agreement is not reached. This is just the latest chapter of the ongoing fight between media companies about carrying and paying for content. If the parties can’t reach a deal, Disney’s channels could go out for Fios customers starting at 5 p.m. on New Year’s Eve. Though Verizon’s Fios reached approximately 4.6 million subscribers at the end of last year,…
Know Him? Sketch Released Of Robbery Suspect Who Posed As Verizon Worker Know Him? Sketch Released Of Robbery Suspect Who Posed As Verizon Worker
Know Him? Sketch Released Of Robbery Suspect Who Posed As Verizon Worker Related story: Police Probe Wappinger Robbery In Which Suspect Posed As Verizon Worker Do you know him? State Police have released a sketch of a suspect who posed as a Verizon worker in a robbery that occurred late last week in the area. The incident took place around 11:10 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 30 on Scarborough Lane in the Town of Wappinger when state police said a middle-aged man knocked on the door of the home and said he had a "special upgrade package" to offer from Verizon. An investigation revealed that an unknown middle-aged man, approximately 5-foot-7 with an average bu…
Police Investigate Robbery In Which Suspect Posed As Verizon Worker Police Investigate Robbery In Which Suspect Posed As Verizon Worker
Police Investigate Robbery In Which Suspect Posed As Verizon Worker State police are on the hunt for a man who posed as a Verizon employee while visiting a home and then allegedly stole the homeowner's wallet. The incident took place around 11:10 a.m. Thursday on Scarborough Lane in the Town of Wappinger when state police said a middle-aged man knocked on the door of the home and said he had a "special upgrade package" to offer from Verizon. He then entered the home and pushed the woman before stealing her wallet and fleeing, state police said. The man, who did not display any credentials or any type of Verizon insignia, is described as being 5-f…
Joyce Ellen Romanchuk, 50, Formerly Of Hawthorne Joyce Ellen Romanchuk, 50, Formerly Of Hawthorne
Joyce Ellen Romanchuk, 50, Formerly Of Hawthorne Joyce Ellen Romanchuk, 50, formerly of Hawthorne, passed away suddenly on June 30.  She was born on Jan. 25, 1968, in White Plains to Max Romanchuk and Norma Kersten. She was survived by her sister, Nancy Romanchuk; and her two sons, Zachary Lattanzio and Frank Lattanzio Jr. whom she loved dearly.  She was a loving aunt to Jos'e DelValle and Noah Romanchuk.  She was a graduate of Westlake High School in Thornwood.  As a computer systems analyst, she was an outstanding employee of Verizon and the March of Dimes.  She enjoyed the beach and all summer activities.  Friends said she lived …
Proposed Cell Tower Sparks Concern Among Bedford Residents Proposed Cell Tower Sparks Concern Among Bedford Residents
Proposed Cell Tower Sparks Concern Among Bedford Residents Opponents of a proposed Verizon cell tower in the heart of Bedford Village are encouraging residents to attend a public meeting on Monday, June 18. The meeting begins at 8 p.m. in the Court Room at 321 Bedford Road in Bedford Hills. The Board of Directors of the Bedford Historical Society opposes it and is seeking other public input. Verizon plans to erect a 150-foot cell tower on Hickory Lane that will be clearly visible in Bedford Village.  In March 2017, Verizon conducted a visual impact assessment at the proposed tower location which involved raising a helium balloon to the height of …