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School District In Fairfield County Causes Controversy By Removing 2 Scheduled Holidays School District In Fairfield County Causes Controversy By Removing 2 Scheduled Holidays
School District In Fairfield County Causes Controversy By Removing 2 Scheduled Holidays A Connecticut school board's decision to remove two holidays that have traditionally given students a day off has sparked debate amongst community members, according to a report by ABC 7 New York.  The controversy began in Fairfield County following the Stamford School Board's decision to remove Veterans Day and Columbus Day from their calendar, which means students will not have them off for the next two years, according to an ABC7 report from Friday, Jan. 26.  Board members, who passed the decision in a 5-3 motion, have defended the decision by saying students should remain in s…

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by Ben Crnic
Weather
Flash Flood Risk: Cold Front To Run Into Philippe, Bringing Heavy Downpours, Scattered Storms Flash Flood Risk: Cold Front To Run Into Philippe, Bringing Heavy Downpours, Scattered Storms
Flash Flood Risk: Cold Front To Run Into Philippe, Bringing Heavy Downpours, Scattered Storms A powerful cold front approaching from the west has triggered widespread rainfall that will collide with post-tropical cyclone Philippe, leading to the potential for flash flooding in parts of the Northeast. Scattered to numerous drenching downpours and embedded thunderstorms will become widespread on Saturday morning, Oct. 7, and last into the late afternoon or early evening, according to the National Weather Service. A Flood Watch is in effect for much of the region until 8 p.m. Saturday. "Some of the flooding could be locally significant," the National Weather Service said in a Hazardou…

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by Joe Lombardi
Weather
Cold Front Will Collide With Tropical Storm Philippe: Here's Timing, Projected Rainfall Totals Cold Front Will Collide With Tropical Storm Philippe: Here's Timing, Projected Rainfall Totals
Cold Front Will Collide With Tropical Storm Philippe: Here's Timing, Projected Rainfall Totals A powerful cold front accompanied by a complex storm system will run into the remnants of Tropical Storm Philippe to pelt the Northeast with heavy rain that could cause flash flooding. Some areas in the region could see up to 4 inches of rainfall from overnight Friday, Oct. 6 through the day on Saturday, Oct. 7. "A strong cold front will bring the potential for heavy rain showers and embedded thunderstorm activity late tonight," the National Weather Service said in a Hazardous Weather Statement issued early Friday morning, Oct. 6. "Due to saturated soil conditions and high st…

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by Joe Lombardi
Weather
New Flash Flood Risk: Complex Storm System Could Dump Several Inches Of Rainfall New Flash Flood Risk: Complex Storm System Could Dump Several Inches Of Rainfall
New Flash Flood Risk: Complex Storm System Could Dump Several Inches Of Rainfall A complex storm system accompanying a strong cold front could bring up to 4 inches of rainfall to parts of the Northeast leading to a new threat of flash flooding. Ahead of the arrival of the system, it will be dry on Thursday, Oct. 5, with skies gradually becoming sunny after morning fog, according to the National Weather Service. The high temperature will be in the low to  mid-70s. Clouds will increase on Friday, Oct. 6 with more patchy morning fog and a chance of showers and drizzle throughout the day. The high temperature will be around 70 degrees. Showers will be more widesp…

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by Joe Lombardi
Weather
First Major Snowstorm Of Season To Hit Parts Of US; Here's What To Expect In This Region First Major Snowstorm Of Season To Hit Parts Of US; Here's What To Expect In This Region
First Major Snowstorm Of Season To Hit Parts Of US; Here's What To Expect In This Region It's around Columbus Day weekend that the weather traditionally becomes brisk as the fall season gets into full swing. That scenario is certainly unfolding in the Rockies as the first major snowstorm of the season is expected to bring blizzard-like conditions through midweek. But it's a far different story in this region. That's because we've been off to an exceptionally warm start to October.  "Models indicate no end in sight for the foreseeable future as this anomalously warm regime is expected to continue through mid-month," the National Weather Service said. In fact, from C…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Weekend Washout? Here's How Long Unsettled Weather Pattern Will Linger In Region Weekend Washout? Here's How Long Unsettled Weather Pattern Will Linger In Region
Weekend Washout? Here's How Long Unsettled Weather Pattern Will Linger In Region An unsettled weather pattern has arrived in the region and will linger through the long Columbus Day weekend. It won't be a complete washout at all, but the chance for rain and spotty showers will be a daily occurrence for the next three days, according to the National Weather Service.  Here's what to expect. Saturday, Oct. 9: Skies will be mostly cloudy throughout the day and evening. The high temperature will be in the mid 60s and there will be a chance of rain at times. The chance for light rain will increase overnight. Sunday, Oct. 10: Rain becomes likely, starting in the mid-mo…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Here's How Much Rain To Expect As Remnants Of Delta Bring Downpours, Gusty Winds To Region Here's How Much Rain To Expect As Remnants Of Delta Bring Downpours, Gusty Winds To Region
Here's How Much Rain To Expect As Remnants Of Delta Bring Downpours, Gusty Winds To Region Remnants of Hurricane Delta, now a tropical depression, are bringing drenching rain to the region. The system will be accompanied by gusty winds that could cause power outages along with possible flooding. Periods of rain will be heavy at times with flooding on streets and poor drainage areas throughout Columbus Day on Monday, Oct. 12.  Wind gusts on Monday will be as strong as 30 miles per hour. Generally, about 1 to 2 inches of rainfall is expected for most of the region, with 3 to 4 inches possible on Long Island through Tuesday, Oct. 13. For projected rainfall amounts, see the s…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Remnants Of Delta Will Bring Heavy Rain, Gusty Winds That Could Cause Power Outages Remnants Of Delta Will Bring Heavy Rain, Gusty Winds That Could Cause Power Outages
Remnants Of Delta Will Bring Heavy Rain, Gusty Winds That Could Cause Power Outages Remnants of Post-Tropical Cyclone Delta will bring drenching rain, possible flooding and strong, gusty winds that could cause power outages. The system will arrive late Sunday night, Oct. 11 at around 10 p.m. Periods of rain will be heavy at times with flooding on streets and poor drainage areas through Columbus Day on Monday, Oct. 12.  Wind gusts on Monday will be as strong as 30 miles per hour. Generally, about 1 to 2 inches of rainfall is expected for most of the region, with 3 to 4 inches possible on Long Island through Tuesday, Oct. 13. For projected rainfall amounts, see the f…

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by Joe Lombardi
Weather
Weakened Tropical Storm Delta Will Bring Drenching Rain To Region Weakened Tropical Storm Delta Will Bring Drenching Rain To Region
Weakened Tropical Storm Delta Will Bring Drenching Rain To Region A weakened Tropical Storm Delta will bring drenching rain to the region at the tail end of the weekend into the first part of the new week. The arrival of the system late Sunday night, Oct. 11 will result in cooler temperatures.  Periods of rain will be heavy at times with flooding on streets and poor drainage areas through Columbus Day on Monday, Oct. 12.  About 1 to 2 inches of rainfall is expected. "Strong westerly winds, in part due to the jet stream, will tear Delta apart and that will leave the non-tropical features to handle the bulk of the rain in the Northeast," AccuWea…

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by Joe Lombardi
Politics
Cuomo Blames Press For His Use Of N-Word During Live Radio Interview Cuomo Blames Press For His Use Of N-Word During Live Radio Interview
Cuomo Blames Press For His Use Of N-Word During Live Radio Interview New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is blaming the press for his use of the n-word during a live radio interview last week.Cuomo was asked on WAMC radio on Tuesday, Oct. 15 to discuss the controversy regarding Indigenous Peoples’ Day, which was celebrated at the same time as Columbus Day. The conversation took a turn to a weekend New York Times opinion piece that spoke of the treatment of Italian Americans in the past. It was then that he used the racial slur. “They used an expression that southern Italians were called, I believe they were saying southern Italians, Sicilians — I’m half Sicilian — were…

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by Zak Failla
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Cuomo Under Fire After Using N-Word During Live Radio Interview Cuomo Under Fire After Using N-Word During Live Radio Interview
Cuomo Under Fire After Using N-Word During Live Radio Interview A live radio interview about racism regarding Italian Americans took a nasty turn for New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, who used the n-word during the course of the conversation. Cuomo called into WAMC radio on Tuesday, Oct. 15, where he was asked to discuss the purported controversy regarding Indigenous Peoples’ Day, which was celebrated at the same time as Columbus Day. Listen to the radio interview here The conversation took a turn to a weekend New York Times opinion piece that spoke of the treatment of Italian Americans in the past. It was then that he used the racial slur. “They used a…

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by Zak Failla
Weather
Here's When It Will Get All Wet After Perfect Columbus Day Parade Weather Here's When It Will Get All Wet After Perfect Columbus Day Parade Weather
Here's When It Will Get All Wet After Perfect Columbus Day Parade Weather A dry start to the week will be followed by a round of steady rain. Here's a day-by-day look at what to expect: Monday, Oct. 14: There will be gradual clearing after a cloudy morning on Columbus Day. The afternoon will be mostly sunny with a high in the upper 60s. Tuesday, Oct. 15: Sunny with a high temperature in the low 60s. Wednesday, Oct. 16: Rain will arrive after 2 p.m. and continue at times through midnight. Up to a half-inch of rainfall is possible. The high temperature will be around 65 degrees. Thursday, Oct. 17: Partly sunny with a high temperature near 60 degrees. Thre…

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by Joe Lombardi