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Downed Wires Smolder On Road In Hudson Valley, Cause Closure Downed Wires Smolder On Road In Hudson Valley, Cause Closure Downed Wires Smolder On Road In Hudson Valley, Cause Closure
Downed Wires Smolder On Road In Hudson Valley, Cause Closure A street in Putnam County was shut down after smoldering electrical wires fell into the roadway.  The closure affected Sprout Brook Road between Strang Lane and Lakeview Road in the Garrison area as of 2:45 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 6, according to the Continental Village Volunteer Fire Department.  A photo of the scene shared by the department showed a fallen wire lying across the roadway with smoke rising.   Utility crews are working to make repairs, and the road will remain closed until the work is completed, fire officials said. Drivers are being asked to find alter…

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$86.7M I-95 Overhaul In Westchester Nearly Complete: Here's What Project Entailed $86.7M I-95 Overhaul In Westchester Nearly Complete: Here's What Project Entailed $86.7M I-95 Overhaul In Westchester Nearly Complete: Here's What Project Entailed
$86.7M I-95 Overhaul In Westchester Nearly Complete: Here's What Project Entailed Drivers traveling along one of Westchester County's busiest highways can expect a smoother ride now that major roadwork on a nearly five-mile stretch of I-95 has wrapped up, state officials announced.  The $86.7 million improvement project on Interstate 95 between Exit 15 in Pelham Manor and Exit 18A in Mamaroneck is now substantially complete, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced on Thursday, Nov. 5. The project covered around 30 lane miles of highway in both directions, along a corridor used by roughly 120,000 vehicles every day, officials said. In addition to resurfacing the roadwa…
12 Westchester Companies Named To Prestigious Inc. 5000: See Who Made List 12 Westchester Companies Named To Prestigious Inc. 5000: See Who Made List 12 Westchester Companies Named To Prestigious Inc. 5000: See Who Made List
12 Westchester Companies Named To Prestigious Inc. 5000: See Who Made List A dozen businesses across Westchester County have earned national recognition for their rapid growth, with one local company ranking among the top 100 fastest-growing privately held businesses in the country.  The 12 Westchester-based companies were named to the 2026 Inc. 5000 list, which ranks America's fastest-growing privately held companies.  The businesses, based in communities ranging from Yonkers and New Rochelle to South Salem and Mount Kisco, were recently honored by the Westchester County Office of Economic Development and the Westchester County Industrial Development Ag…
Vintage Plane Kills Woman Moving Camera Tripod In Airfield: NY State Police Vintage Plane Kills Woman Moving Camera Tripod In Airfield: NY State Police Vintage Plane Kills Woman Moving Camera Tripod In Airfield: NY State Police
Vintage Plane Kills Woman Moving Camera Tripod In Airfield: NY State Police A woman photographing a vintage airplane was struck and killed while trying to move her camera tripod out of its path at a privately owned New York airfield, state police announced on Friday, Nov. 6. Pamela M. Haselton, 67, of Wilmington, was killed at Catalano Airfield on Hazelton Road in the town of Wilmington, Essex County, according to New York State Police. The incident was reported at approximately 3:47 p.m. Friday, police said. Investigators determined that a 1943 Aeronca L3, a single-engine, two-seat aircraft operated by James J. Catalano, 77, of Wilmington, had successfully landed…
Car Rolls Over, Ends Up In Woods On Side Of Hudson Valley Road Car Rolls Over, Ends Up In Woods On Side Of Hudson Valley Road Car Rolls Over, Ends Up In Woods On Side Of Hudson Valley Road
Car Rolls Over, Ends Up In Woods On Side Of Hudson Valley Road A Putnam County road was temporarily closed after a rollover crash that left a car perched on its side against trees.  The crash happened just before 5:30 p.m. on Thursday evening, Nov. 5, when a car flipped on its side on Kirk Lake Drive in Mahopac, according to the Mahopac Volunteer Fire Department. The driver reportedly refused medical transport, firefighters said. The road was closed for around a half hour so the car could be removed. The cause of the crash was not immediately available. 

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These NY Restaurants Ranked Among Nation's Best For 2026, OpenTable Says: See Full List These NY Restaurants Ranked Among Nation's Best For 2026, OpenTable Says: See Full List These NY Restaurants Ranked Among Nation's Best For 2026, OpenTable Says: See Full List
These NY Restaurants Ranked Among Nation's Best For 2026, OpenTable Says: See Full List Some of the nation's best restaurants are right here in the Northeast, according to a new nationwide list based on millions of customer reviews. OpenTable released its Top 100 Restaurants in America for 2026 on Wednesday, Nov. 4, recognizing popular dining destinations in 21 states and Washington, DC. The list was compiled using more than 11 million reviews from verified diners and restaurant booking data. California led the nation with 19 restaurants, while at least 18 restaurants nationwide earned spots on the list for four consecutive years. "Diners have no shortage of places they …

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James Nolan Refuses To Concede 260-Vote Loss James Nolan Refuses To Concede 260-Vote Loss James Nolan Refuses To Concede 260-Vote Loss
James Nolan Refuses To Concede 260-Vote Loss The only Republican on the Westchester County Board of Legislators is refusing to concede his reelection race after trailing by just 260 votes, claiming the election was stolen following widespread voting machine failures. James Nolan, who represents portions of Yonkers, Bronxville, and Eastchester, issued a statement Saturday, Nov. 7, after three days of ballot counting left him behind Democratic challenger Kisha D. Skipper. According to updated unofficial results from the Westchester County Board of Elections, Skipper received 10,646 votes, or 50.58 percent, compared with Nolan's 10,386 v…

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Fires, Damaged Property Sparks Recall Impacting Popular Bluetooth Speakers Fires, Damaged Property Sparks Recall Impacting Popular Bluetooth Speakers Fires, Damaged Property Sparks Recall Impacting Popular Bluetooth Speakers
Fires, Damaged Property Sparks Recall Impacting Popular Bluetooth Speakers More than 670,000 batteries used in portable Bluetooth speakers are being recalled after reports of fires and property damage. Bose issued the recall for lithium-ion battery packs used in its S1 Pro and S1 Pro+ portable Bluetooth speakers, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Thursday, Nov. 5. About 634,759 batteries were sold in the US, while another 35,400 were sold in Canada. The recall affects Bose S1 Pro System Battery Packs and S1 Pro+ System Battery Packs sold with the speakers or separately as accessories and replacement parts. The batteries can overheat and igni…

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Fires, Damaged Property Sparks Recall Impacting Popular Bluetooth Speakers Fires, Damaged Property Sparks Recall Impacting Popular Bluetooth Speakers Fires, Damaged Property Sparks Recall Impacting Popular Bluetooth Speakers
Fires, Damaged Property Sparks Recall Impacting Popular Bluetooth Speakers More than 670,000 batteries used in portable Bluetooth speakers are being recalled after reports of fires and property damage. Bose issued the recall for lithium-ion battery packs used in its S1 Pro and S1 Pro+ portable Bluetooth speakers, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Thursday, Nov. 5. About 634,759 batteries were sold in the US, while another 35,400 were sold in Canada. The recall affects Bose S1 Pro System Battery Packs and S1 Pro+ System Battery Packs sold with the speakers or separately as accessories and replacement parts. The batteries can overheat and igni…

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Pipe Fitter With Wicked Deep Accent Is Logan Airport's New Voice Pipe Fitter With Wicked Deep Accent Is Logan Airport's New Voice Pipe Fitter With Wicked Deep Accent Is Logan Airport's New Voice
Pipe Fitter With Wicked Deep Accent Is Logan Airport's New Voice A Massachusetts pipe fitter with a voice made for radio and an accent that's wicked Boston is about to become the sound of one of New England's busiest airports. Chris Donisi, of Burlington, has won Boston Logan International Airport's "Voice of Logan" contest, earning the chance to record announcements that will play throughout its terminals. Click here to listen to Donisi recite the audition. And if you've ever wondered what a classic Boston accent sounds like in a deep baritone, Donisi might be your guy. The HVAC pipe fitter, who grew up in East Arlington, has been told he has a voice m…