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Showers, Thunderstorms Will Sweep Through Ahead Of Warm Front Leading To Summer-Like Temps Showers, Thunderstorms Will Sweep Through Ahead Of Warm Front Leading To Summer-Like Temps
Showers, Thunderstorms Will Sweep Through Ahead Of Warm Front Leading To Summer-Like Temps There will be a brief break in the dry weather over Memorial Day weekend as a round of showers and thunderstorms moves through the area from west to east overnight. A quarter of an inch or less of precipitation is expected. (See image above.) The system will sweep through late Saturday evening, May 25 and wrap up by around 3 a.m. Sunday, May 26 ahead of a warm front that will lead to summer-like temperatures. Sunday will be much warmer and humid with the mercury rising to the mid 80s. Morning clouds will give way to sunny skies by noon, making for a great beach day. Memorial Day, Mon…

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
State Police Ramp Up DWI Details Over Memorial Day Weekend State Police Ramp Up DWI Details Over Memorial Day Weekend
State Police Ramp Up DWI Details Over Memorial Day Weekend New York State Police are increasing patrols in an effort to reduce the number of drunk, impaired and reckless drivers on the roads throughout this Memorial Day weekend. The STOP-DWI enforcement period runs through Memorial Day on Monday, May 27. During this time, police will be out in force to remove impaired and reckless drivers from the highways. Drivers can also expect to see various sobriety checkpoints and increased patrols by State Police as well as other local law enforcement agencies. Troopers will use both marked State Police Vehicles and unmarked Concealed Identity Traffic Enforc…

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by Valerie Musson
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Memorial Day Weekend Will Bring Big Change In Temperatures Memorial Day Weekend Will Bring Big Change In Temperatures
Memorial Day Weekend Will Bring Big Change In Temperatures Memorial Day weekend marks the unofficial start of summer. So it's appropriate that for one of the few times this entire spring, we will see some truly summer-like temperatures. Here' what to expect through Memorial Day. Friday, May 24: Ideal travel conditions on getaway day will feature sunny skies, comfortable temperatures with a high temperature in the low 70s. It will be breezy with winds up to 20 miles per hour. Saturday, May 25: It will be clear overnight but we'll see increasing clouds during the day and a chance of showers and thunderstorms at night. The high temperature will agai…

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by Joe Lombardi
Lifestyle
All-Time High? Here's How Many Americans Are Expected To Travel Over Memorial Day Weekend All-Time High? Here's How Many Americans Are Expected To Travel Over Memorial Day Weekend
All-Time High? Here's How Many Americans Are Expected To Travel Over Memorial Day Weekend Memorial Day marks the unofficial start of summer, and a near record-breaking number of Americans are expected to hit the road to kick it off this year, according to AAA. Nearly 43 million Americans are expected to mark the unofficial start of summer on a high note with a Memorial Day weekend jaunt, making it the second most traveled since AAA began tracking travelers in 2000, only behind 2005. In total, an additional 1.5 million more people are expected to travel this year on roads, rails, and runways, AAA announced, a 3.6 percent increase from last year’s holiday. According to AAA, 37.6…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Click It Or Ticket: Local And State Police Agencies Team For Seatbelt Enforcement Detail Click It Or Ticket: Local And State Police Agencies Team For Seatbelt Enforcement Detail
Click It Or Ticket: Local And State Police Agencies Team For Seatbelt Enforcement Detail With Memorial Day Weekend on the horizon, local and state law enforcement agencies are teaming up for a border-to-border enforcement effort targeting motorists. Beginning on Monday, May 20, law enforcement agencies throughout the country will be participating in a “click it or ticket” campaign that will last through Sunday, June 2. The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has asked that all states participate in the border-to-border campaign, which “ is coordinated by participating state highway safety offices and their respective law enfo…

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by Zak Failla
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First Report On Memorial Day DWI Crackdown Released By Dutchess Sheriff First Report On Memorial Day DWI Crackdown Released By Dutchess Sheriff
First Report On Memorial Day DWI Crackdown Released By Dutchess Sheriff A Memorial Day crackdown on impaired drivers in Dutchess County has led to the arrests of nearly a dozen local residents. In total, nine arrests have been announced, though not all agencies have reported their arrests following the busy holiday. As part of the statewide STOP-DWI crackdown, local and area law enforcement busted several motorists for driving while intoxicated as they attempt to stop motorists from drinking and driving in the area with “saturated patrols.” Among the municipalities that participated in the Memorial Day crackdown from May 25 through May 29, includes the Dutches…

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by Zak Failla
Lifestyle
Photos: Cuomo Marches Alongside Clintons In New Castle Memorial Day Parade Photos: Cuomo Marches Alongside Clintons In New Castle Memorial Day Parade
Photos: Cuomo Marches Alongside Clintons In New Castle Memorial Day Parade They're three of the nation's major political figures, and they're also neighbors in Northern Westchester. On Monday, Gov. Andrew Cuomo once again marched alongside Bill and Hillary Clinton in the New Castle Memorial Day Parade. (See photos above.) On Twitter, Hillary Clinton wrote: "Just returned from marching in the annual Chappaqua Memorial Day Parade with everyone from Governors to Girls Scouts. Today we honor those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for their country to keep us safe here at home." Bill Clinton tweeted: "Remembering, honoring, and thanking all who serv…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Here's Latest Memorial Day Outlook: Humid, Some Sun; Will We See Storms? Here's Latest Memorial Day Outlook: Humid, Some Sun; Will We See Storms?
Here's Latest Memorial Day Outlook: Humid, Some Sun; Will We See Storms? This Is 'Literally Worst Place To Be' During Storms, Says Weather Service  It won't be a picture-perfect Memorial (to say the least), but given the string of steamy, stormy weather, it won't be that bad either. Clouds will linger into Memorial Day morning, but there should be gradual clearing during the day with breaks of sun from west to east during the morning. The afternoon will be bring increasing sun, with humid, warm and muggy conditions and the high temperature in the low-70s. There is a slight chance of thunderstorms. There will be patchy fog overnight through around 10 a.m. Tues…

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by Joe Lombardi
Lifestyle
Love A Parade? Here Are Memorial Day Ceremonies In Hudson Valley Love A Parade? Here Are Memorial Day Ceremonies In Hudson Valley
Love A Parade? Here Are Memorial Day Ceremonies In Hudson Valley Here is a list of Memorial Day celebrations in Westchester, Putnam, Dutchess and Rockland counties: Monday, May 28  Ardsley: Parade starts at 10 a.m. on Park Avenue and ends at Pascone Park where a ceremony will follow. Blauvelt: Blauvelt Lions Club holds a ceremony at noon at Lions Park near the Blauvelt Firehouse, Blauvelt Road. Bronxville: Parade will start at Leonard Morange Square Park at 8:45 a.m. and proceed to the Bronxville School where a ceremony and wreath laying service will be held. Services will conclude at the Bronxville Cemetery. Brewster: VFW Post 672 hosts parade at 10 a.m.…

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by Jon Craig
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Memorial Day Forecast Takes Shape As Unsettled Weather Sets In For Sunday Memorial Day Forecast Takes Shape As Unsettled Weather Sets In For Sunday
Memorial Day Forecast Takes Shape As Unsettled Weather Sets In For Sunday This Is 'Literally Worst Place To Be' During Storms, Says Weather Service  A steamy Saturday will be followed by a showery Sunday, but what will Memorial Day bring? A cold front that is south of the area has led to gusty northeasterly winds and cooler temperatures that will remain nearly steady in the 60s throughout the day. It will be unsettled, with rain at times possible during the morning and afternoon. The chance of rain will diminish overnight as temperatures fall into the 50s. Clouds will linger into Memorial Day morning, but there should be gradual clearing during the day with so…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Showers, Thunderstorms Moving Toward The Area - How Long Will They Last? Showers, Thunderstorms Moving Toward The Area - How Long Will They Last?
Showers, Thunderstorms Moving Toward The Area - How Long Will They Last? There is some good news for the Memorial Day weekend.Yes, there will be showers and thunderstorms, but Memorial Day itself now looks to be precipitation-free, and could even be sunny for much of the afternoon. Here's a day-by-day breakdown of what to expect: Saturday: Partial sunshine and very humid during the day with a high temperature in the mid-80s. There is a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms late in the afternoon, with the showers during the evening and a higher chance of storms up until 10 p.m. An Air Quality Alerts is in effect from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday for Westches…

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
Memorial Day Weekend Police Crackdown On Distracted Driving, DWI Starts Memorial Day Weekend Police Crackdown On Distracted Driving, DWI Starts
Memorial Day Weekend Police Crackdown On Distracted Driving, DWI Starts While many will be celebrating an extended Memorial Day Weekend holiday, members of state and local police will be out in force in an effort to curtail impaired and distracted riving. As part of the statewide STOP-DWI enforcement effort, police will be increasing patrols beginning on Friday, May 25, extending through Monday, May 28, citing Memorial Day as one of the busiest travel holidays of the year. Police said that drivers can expect to see sobriety checkpoints and increased patrols by State Police and local law enforcement agencies during this holiday weekend. Troopers will be using bo…

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by Zak Failla