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New TBZ Jumper Pulled To Safety By Officers Who 'Rappelled' Over Side, Police Say New TBZ Jumper Pulled To Safety By Officers Who 'Rappelled' Over Side, Police Say
New TBZ Jumper Pulled To Safety By Officers Who 'Rappelled' Over Side, Police Say This story has been updated. A man who attempted to jump from the new Tappan Zee Bridge was rescued by troopers and a special police unit who rappelled over the side of the bridge and pulled him up with ropes. The incident began on the bridge in Southern Westchester in the area of Tarrytown around 9:20 a.m., Friday, May 27. Emergency responders were called to the bridge for a possible jumper over the railing, said William Duffy, spokesman for the New York State Police. Westchester County Police officers responded, and utilized their crisis intervention training, and de- escalation skills…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Take 5 Top-Prize Winning Ticket Sold In Hudson Valley Take 5 Top-Prize Winning Ticket Sold In Hudson Valley
Take 5 Top-Prize Winning Ticket Sold In Hudson Valley A lucky lottery ticket sold in Southern Westchester left one person more than $10,000 richer. The $10,472 Take 5 ticket was sold for the Thursday, Nov. 11 game at the Tanglewood Stationery Corp., 2264 Central Park Ave. in Yonkers, said the New York Lottery. The numbers from the 2:30 p.m. drawing were 4-5-7-13-25, according to the lottery website. Take 5 numbers are drawn from a field of one to 39. The drawing is held daily at 2:30 and 10:30 p.m. 

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by Kathy Reakes
Weather
Winter Storm Watch Issued For Region: Here's Latest On What's Coming Winter Storm Watch Issued For Region: Here's Latest On What's Coming
Winter Storm Watch Issued For Region: Here's Latest On What's Coming After a one-day reprieve from the barrage of wintry weather on Wednesday, Feb. 17, a new storm taking aim on the region has the potential to dump a significant amount of snowfall. The time frame for the new storm is Thursday morning, Feb. 18 into Friday, morning Feb. 19, with the potential for moderate to heavy snowfall and a brief wintry mix, the National Weather Service said. A look at the coverage area for a Winter Storm Watch in effect from 6 a.m. Thursday until 6 a.m. Friday is shown in the first image above. The heaviest snow in the Northeast is expected from northern and c…

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by Joe Lombardi
Weather
Projected Snowfall Totals Released For New Round Of Snow That Will Sweep Through Region Projected Snowfall Totals Released For New Round Of Snow That Will Sweep Through Region
Projected Snowfall Totals Released For New Round Of Snow That Will Sweep Through Region Projected snowfall totals have been released for a brand-new storm system that will sweep through the region. The latest storm will arrive around daybreak on Tuesday, Feb. 9, and bring a mix of snow and sleet until the early afternoon. How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Totals Throughout Region From Nor'easter Monday, Feb. 8, will be sunny but frigid with a high temperature in the upper 20s to around 30 degrees, with wind-chill values in the teens. Clouds will increase in the afternoon. It will be cloudy and cold overnight with the low in the 20s. Tuesday's high temperature will be in …

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by Joe Lombardi
Politics
Jones, Bowman Declared Winners, Other Dems Lead In Hudson Valley Congressional Races Jones, Bowman Declared Winners, Other Dems Lead In Hudson Valley Congressional Races
Jones, Bowman Declared Winners, Other Dems Lead In Hudson Valley Congressional Races Democrats are leading in congressional races across the Hudson Valley, with Mondaire Jones of District 17 and Jamaal Bowman of District 16 declared victors in their respective races, NY-19 incumbent Antonio Delgado announcing his win on Twitter.  Jones, a lawyer who graduated from Stanford University and Harvard Law School, takes over the seat representing much of Westchester and all of Rockland held for decades by Nita Lowey, who retired. "I am humbled by the trust voters in Westchester and Rockland have placed in me, and grateful for the opportunity to serve the community that raised…

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by Christina Coulter
Weather
Here Are Brand-New Snowfall Projections For Fast-Moving Weekend Storm Here Are Brand-New Snowfall Projections For Fast-Moving Weekend Storm
Here Are Brand-New Snowfall Projections For Fast-Moving Weekend Storm Click here for an updated story: New Snowfall Projections Increase As Strong Winter Storm Approaches Area Brand-new snowfall projections have been increased for the fast-moving winter storm that will create hazardous driving conditions over a broad area this weekend. The storm is expected to arrive early Saturday afternoon, Jan. 18 and wind down during Saturday evening. During that time, travel conditions are expected to be hazardous.  A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for most of the region from 10 a.m. Saturday until 1 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 19.  Although most areas w…

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by Joe Lombardi
Weather
Snowfall Projections Increase For Sprawling Weekend Storm Snowfall Projections Increase For Sprawling Weekend Storm
Snowfall Projections Increase For Sprawling Weekend Storm Click here for an updated story: Here Are Brand-New Snowfall Projections For Fast-Moving Weekend Storm Projected snowfall totals have increased for the sprawling winter storm that will create hazardous driving conditions over a broad area this weekend. The storm is expected to arrive early Saturday afternoon, Jan. 18 and wind down during Saturday evening. During that time, travel conditions are expected to be hazardous. A total of 1 to 2 inches is now projected for New York City and Long Island, up from an inch. In Southern Westchester and coastal Connecticut, 1 to 3 inches is lik…

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by Joe Lombardi
Weather
Snow Squalls, Gusty Winds, Temperature Plunge Will Accompany Strong Cold Front Snow Squalls, Gusty Winds, Temperature Plunge Will Accompany Strong Cold Front
Snow Squalls, Gusty Winds, Temperature Plunge Will Accompany Strong Cold Front A quick-moving storm system that brought a blast of snow to the region has moved east, but a strong approaching cold front will result in snow squalls, snow showers, gusty winds and a drop in temperatures across the area. The squalls, which could produce a coating to an inch of accumulation, are expected on Wednesday, Jan. 8, mainly in the late morning through the afternoon. They may bring brief low visibilities down to a quarter-mile or less. For New York City, Long Island, Southern Westchester and coastal Connecticut, a Wind Advisory is in effect fr…

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by Joe Lombardi