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Police & Fire

Farm Fire In Brewster Investigated As Possible Arson BREWSTER, N.Y. – An early morning fire in an unoccupied West Wind Lane home is being investigated as possible arson, according to lohud.com. Seventy-five firefighters from the Brewster Fire Department were joined by firefighters from eight other departments to battle the 2 a.m. blaze at the Pleasant View Farms house this past week, according to lohud.com, which reported that it took about one hour for officials to get control of the flames. The first firefighters to arrive found the home engulfed in flames, according to lohud.com, which reported that a lack of a water supply also hindered t…

by James O'Rourke

04/09/2017

News

Seen Him? 'Pepsi' The Pitbull Missing In White Plains WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- A White Plains pitbull owner is searching for a dog who has been missing since Monday, according to the Lost Pets of the Hudson Valley.In a post to its website on Tuesday, the pet advocacy group described Pepsi the pitbull as a "friendly gray/white pitbull without a collar." According to the post, Pepsi -- who has predominantly gray and white fur -- was last seen Monday in the area of 360 Mamaroneck Avenue. He also is microchipped (#466e5e272e). Anyone who may spot Pepsi is urged to call his owner at 347-728-7290 or reach out through email at mcnakis@outlook.…

by James O'Rourke

04/09/2017

Police & Fire

Attorney May Challenge County Executive Day In Bid For Re-Election ROCKLAND COUNTY, N.Y. – A Democratic lawyer from Stony Point may just be readying to challenge Rockland County Executive Ed Day this coming election day, according to lohud.com. Maureen Porette, 51, had apparently taken to Facebook with an announcement for a May 3 campaign kick-off event in Nyack, according to lohud.com, which reported that Porette later removed the post. Answering a question from a reporter via the social network, Porette claimed that she will attempt to earn her party’s nomination, according to lohud.com, which said that Porette did not return messages seeking comment and…

by James O'Rourke

04/09/2017

Lifestyle

Westchester First Responders Participate In Autism Patch Challenge WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. – Eastchester EMS this week became the latest emergency response agency to join the New Rochelle Police Department’s Autism Patch Challenge. According to a statement from police, Eastchester joins scores of local agencies taking part in the challenge. On Monday – a day after National Autism Awareness Day – all participating agencies gathered outside of the New Rochelle Police Department before heading over to William B. Ward Elementary School to meet with the students. According to organizers, the challenge was started by a New Rochelle Police Department Detective s…

by James O'Rourke

04/08/2017

Lifestyle

New York Senate, Assembly Approve Testing Of Self-Driving Cars New York State lawmakers this week agreed to a measure that would bring self-driving cars to the state’s highways for limited testing, according to democratandchronicle.com. Included in a budget bill was a one-year testing measure that would require anyone wishing to test an autonomous car to receive approval from the Department of Motor Vehicles, according to democratandchronicle.com, which reported that the measure would expire in April 2018. Other requirements under the rule mean that a licensed driver would be in the car whenever it is on the road and that all tests would happen under t…

by James O'Rourke

04/08/2017

Traffic

Construction Project To Delay Bedford Traffic Through May, Police Say BEDFORD, N.Y. – Police are urging drivers to avoid County Route 12 in response to a construction project slated to begin on April 10. The project, which is expected to create substantial traffic delays, will take place on Route 12 - also known as Bedford-Banksville/Greenwich Road - between Old Post Road (Route 22) and Millbrook Road, according to a statement from Bedford police. Citing the Westchester County of Public Works, police said crews in the area are expected to be milling and paving the road while making a number of improvements in the area. While drivers are urged to consider us…

by James O'Rourke

04/07/2017

Police & Fire

Hudson Valley Police Departments Warn Of 'Cramming' Phone Scam Police departments throughout the Hudson Valley are warning of a telephone scam known as "cramming" that begins with a simple question: Can you hear me? Scammers have been calling people the last couple of months, asking the easily heard question and then recording the “yes” answer, according to police. Then, they use the recorded “yes” as a voice signature to authorize charges on the victim’s utility or credit card accounts, police said. "Cramming” is on the rise, police said, adding that the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) described the phenomenon in a column last …

by James O'Rourke

04/07/2017

News

Metro-North To Close Wilton Road For Work; Buses To Run On Danbury Branch WILTON, Conn. – The Connecticut Department of Transportation will be performing construction at the rail crossing at Honey Hill Road in Wilton for about a week starting Friday, April 7. Though the project will require the closure of the rail crossing in Wilton, service to several other communities along the Metro-North Railroad’s Danbury Branch will also be affected. There will be no train service between Danbury and Norwalk on Saturday, April 8, or Sunday, April 9. During that weekend, commuters along the Danbury Branch will use bus service provided by Metro-North. Train service should ret…

by James O'Rourke

04/07/2017

Events

Slow Down To Enjoy The Art In Rowayton NORWALK, Conn. – Art enthusiasts at the Norwalk Arts Commission and the Rowayton Arts Center are urging people to discover themselves through art this spring during Slow Art Day. The April 8 event is scheduled for 10 a.m. to noon at the Rowayton Arts Center. Award-winning New York artist and educator Riad Miah will lead a discussion about artwork he’s judged for RAC’s Abstraction – Abstracts Exhibition. The slow art experience offers an intimate, guided look at just a few pieces, along with engaging dialog over light refreshments. Slow Art Day is an international program that has grown fr…

by James O'Rourke

04/07/2017

Neighbors

Owner Seeks Public's Help In Search For Missing White Plains Dog WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- A White Plains pitbull owner is searching for a dog who has been missing since Monday, according to the Lost Pets of the Hudson Valley.In a post to its website on Tuesday, the pet advocacy group described Pepsi the pitbull as a "friendly gray/white pitbull without a collar." According to the post, Pepsi -- who has predominantly gray and white fur -- was last seen Monday in the area of 360 Mamaroneck Avenue. He also is microchipped (#466e5e272e). Anyone who may spot Pepsi is urged to call his owner at 347-728-7290 or reach out through email at mcnakis@outlook.…

by James O'Rourke

04/06/2017

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