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Surge Of Cold Air Could Bring Accumulating Snowfall To These Parts Of Northeast Surge Of Cold Air Could Bring Accumulating Snowfall To These Parts Of Northeast
Surge Of Cold Air Could Bring Accumulating Snowfall To These Parts Of Northeast The arrival of the coldest air of the season will lead to the possibility of accumulating snowfall in some spots in the Northeast, according to the National Weather Service and AccuWeather.com. Areas in the darker shade of blue in the image above from AccuWeather.com could see 3 to 6 inches of accumulation Tuesday night, Oct. 18 into Wednesday, Oct. 19. "The upcoming accumulating snow and snowflakes over the interior Northeast is a little sooner than average and more typical for the region during the tail end of October, rather than the middle part of the month," accordi…

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by Joe Lombardi
Weather
Snow Joke! These Parts Of Northeast Could See Some White Stuff As Winterlike Cold Arrives Snow Joke! These Parts Of Northeast Could See Some White Stuff As Winterlike Cold Arrives
Snow Joke! These Parts Of Northeast Could See Some White Stuff As Winterlike Cold Arrives A burst of cold air that will engulf the Northeast will make it feel more like mid-November than mid-October, with wintry precipitation possible in some areas. The arrival of a cold front on Monday, Oct. 17 will bring some showers or thunderstorms at times on a mostly cloudy day with a high temperature in the mid-50s, according to the National Weather Service. Overnight Monday into Tuesday morning Tuesday, Oct. 18 is the time frame for the possibility of snowfall in some spots. "The best chance for accumulations between a dusting and perhaps an inch or two will reside in the typical l…

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by Joe Lombardi
Lifestyle
Here's Where NY Ranks Among US States For Most Confrontational Drivers Here's Where NY Ranks Among US States For Most Confrontational Drivers
Here's Where NY Ranks Among US States For Most Confrontational Drivers When it comes to keeping your cool behind the wheel, New Yorkers appear to be among the coolest, according to a new survey from Forbes Advisor.  The outlet spoke with 5,000 drivers across the country using 10 key metrics to identify the states with the most confrontational drivers. Drivers were asked about their experiences with aggressive driving maneuvers, including whether they’d ever been tailgated, cut off, followed, or intentionally rammed by other drivers. Based on the responses, states were then scored from one (least confrontational) to 100 (most confrontational). New York…

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by Michael Mashburn
Business
Recall Issued For Snack Mix Products Distributed At NY Stores Recall Issued For Snack Mix Products Distributed At NY Stores
Recall Issued For Snack Mix Products Distributed At NY Stores A company has recalled packages of snack mix products that were distributed in numerous states, including New York. Lipari Foods recalled specific lots of sesame sticks mix and roasted and salted sunflower meat tub products packaged by JLM because the products may contain cashews, an undeclared allergen, the company announced on Friday, Oct. 7. The products were distributed in stores across states including New York, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, Florida, and more. Find the full list of states here. The sesame sticks mix has a Lipari product number of 368268, a UPC of 09477…

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by Nicole Valinote
News
21-Year-Old ‘All Around Great Guy’ From NY Charged For Alleged Role In Jan. 6 Riots 21-Year-Old ‘All Around Great Guy’ From NY Charged For Alleged Role In Jan. 6 Riots
21-Year-Old ‘All Around Great Guy’ From NY Charged For Alleged Role In Jan. 6 Riots A 21-year-old New York man is among the latest group of suspects facing charges for their alleged roles in breaching the US Capitol building on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021. Long Island’s Jon Lizak, of Cold Spring Harbor in Suffolk County, was arrested by federal investigators on Thursday, Sept. 15. Lizak and four other defendants illegally entered the Capitol as a group before moving through multiple corridors and rooms, including the office of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, the US Attorney’s Office said. The group reportedly exited the building a half hour later. That’s when a 23-year-old ma…

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by Michael Mashburn
Lifestyle
New Report Reveals Best Sandwich Served In New York New Report Reveals Best Sandwich Served In New York
New Report Reveals Best Sandwich Served In New York Reader's Digest has revealed its selection for New York's best sandwich in a brand-new report. The publication released its picks for the best sandwiches in all 50 states on Wednesday, Aug. 24. New York's best sandwich is the pastrami on rye, made with spicy brown mustard, the news outlet said.  Some other highlights in the ranking include the lobster roll in Maine, the cheesesteak in Pennsylvania, and the bison burger in Wyoming. Read the full report from Reader's Digest here.

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by Nicole Valinote
Business
Recall Issued For Dried Mushrooms Distributed At NY Stores Recall Issued For Dried Mushrooms Distributed At NY Stores
Recall Issued For Dried Mushrooms Distributed At NY Stores A company has recalled mushroom products that were distributed in the region because they may be contaminated with Salmonella. Tai Phat Wholesalers LLC is recalling four kinds of packages of its “Three Coins Dried Mushrooms," the company announced on Monday, Aug. 29. The recalled products were also distributed in New York and Massachusetts, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and elsewhere. Find the full list of states here. The following products are included in the recall: Three Coins Dried Mushrooms Slices – Item #: 01051- Nam Meo Soi -S- 2.5 oz Three Coins Dried Mushrooms Slices – Item #…

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by Nicole Valinote
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E. Coli Outbreak Linked To Wendy's Grows, CDC Says E. Coli Outbreak Linked To Wendy's Grows, CDC Says
E. Coli Outbreak Linked To Wendy's Grows, CDC Says A multi-state E. coli outbreak linked to romaine lettuce in sandwiches at Wendy's has grown, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). There have now been 55 more reported infections in the outbreak, bringing the total number of cases to 84, and hospitalizations to 34, the CDC announced Thursday, Aug. 25. In its initial report on the outbreak, about three dozen people were sickened, with 10 hospitalized, in Pennsylvania, Michigan, Ohio, and Indiana. Wendy's said in a statement that it's "fully cooperating with public health authorities on their ongoi…

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by Joe Lombardi
Business
Recall Issued For Butter Brand Sold At Wegmans Due To Listeria Concerns Recall Issued For Butter Brand Sold At Wegmans Due To Listeria Concerns
Recall Issued For Butter Brand Sold At Wegmans Due To Listeria Concerns A company is recalling tubs of butter that were sold at Wegmans Food Markets because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. Epicurean Butter LLC recalled its three-and-a-half-ounce tubs of "Wegmans Lemon Dill Finishing Butter" on Friday, Aug. 19, due to a recall from its frozen dill supplier, SupHerb Farms. The products were distributed at Wegmans Food Markets in the following locations: New York Massachusetts Pennsylvania New Jersey Maryland Virginia North Carolina Washington, DC The recalled products come in black plastic cups with a Wegmans label around and on the lid, …

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by Nicole Valinote
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E. Coli Outbreak Sickening Dozens May Be Linked To Wendy's In 4 States, CDC Says E. Coli Outbreak Sickening Dozens May Be Linked To Wendy's In 4 States, CDC Says
E. Coli Outbreak Sickening Dozens May Be Linked To Wendy's In 4 States, CDC Says An E. coli outbreak in four states that may be linked to Wendy's has sickened at least 37 people and put 10 in the hospital, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). A specific food has not yet been confirmed as the source of this outbreak, but many sick people reported eating sandwiches with romaine lettuce at Wendy’s restaurants in Michigan, Ohio and Pennsylvania before getting sick, the CDC said. An illness related to the outbreak was also reported in Indiana. Wendy's said in a statement that it's "fully cooperating with public health authorities on their o…

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by Joe Lombardi
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See Them? Squash Them: NY Officials Encourage Residents To Kill This Invasive Insect See Them? Squash Them: NY Officials Encourage Residents To Kill This Invasive Insect
See Them? Squash Them: NY Officials Encourage Residents To Kill This Invasive Insect If you see them, squash them. That’s the message from the New York State Department of Agriculture, which is warning about an invasive insect known as the spotted lanternfly. Native to Asia, the pink and gray dotted bugs were first spotted in Pennsylvania in 2014 and have been spreading across the Northeast ever since. Spotted lanternflies are not harmful to humans, but can damage crops and certain trees considered critical to agriculture. State agriculture officials urged New Yorkers who encounter the bugs to quickly exterminate them. We need EVERY New Yorker to keep their eyes pee…

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by Michael Mashburn
Police & Fire
Police Search For Duo Accused Of Stealing More Than $3K In Clothing From Riverhead Store Police Search For Duo Accused Of Stealing More Than $3K In Clothing From Riverhead Store
Police Search For Duo Accused Of Stealing More Than $3K In Clothing From Riverhead Store Police are searching for two men who are accused of stealing clothing valued at $3,250 from a Long Island store. The men stole clothing from Tommy Hilfiger at the Tanger Outlets, located at 1770 West Main St. in Riverhead, on Monday, June 20, according to a report from Suffolk County Crime Stoppers on Tuesday, July 19. Authorities said the men fled the scene in a gray Chevrolet SUV with Pennsylvania license plates. Suffolk County Crime Stoppers is offering a cash reward for information that leads to an arrest.  Tips can be submitted by calling 1-800-220-TIPS.

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by Nicole Valinote