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Firework Explosion Severs 21-Year-Old's Fingers In Copiague On July 4th Firework Explosion Severs 21-Year-Old's Fingers In Copiague On July 4th
Firework Explosion Severs 21-Year-Old's Fingers In Copiague On July 4th A Westchester County man suffered serious injuries after lighting a firework on Independence Day evening on Long Island. According to Suffolk County Police, the incident happened in Copiague around 9:10 p.m. on Thursday, July 4. The man, a 21-year-old resident of the town of Eastchester, was lighting a firework at a party in front of a house on the 200 block of Trouville Road when it exploded in his hand.  The explosion severed three fingers on his left hand and damaged the other two. He also suffered a burn to one leg. Responding First Precinct Patrol officers applied…

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by Joe Lombardi
News
Garbage Hauler Fined Nearly $60K By Northern Westchester Town: Here's Why Garbage Hauler Fined Nearly $60K By Northern Westchester Town: Here's Why
Garbage Hauler Fined Nearly $60K By Northern Westchester Town: Here's Why A garbage hauler company has been fined nearly $60,000 by a town in Northern Westchester after failing to properly collect trash and recycling, officials said.  The town of Yorktown fined its garbage hauler, Competitive Carting Corporation, a total of $59,500 after it allegedly violated its contract and failed to properly collect household refuse and recycling during the first week of July, Yorktown officials said on Thursday, July 20.  The fines were announced by Town Supervisor Tom Diana, who said that they would continue if the company continued to not properly collec…

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
Drowning Duo From Westchester Rescued From Hudson River Drowning Duo From Westchester Rescued From Hudson River
Drowning Duo From Westchester Rescued From Hudson River The quick action of a sheriff's deputy rescued two drowning Westchester residents from the Hudson River on Independence Day.  The incident happened in Putnam County on Tuesday, July 4 around 9 p.m., when first responders were notified that two swimmers were in distress on the Hudson River near Little Stony Point Park just north of Cold Spring, according to the Putnam County Sheriff's Office.  Once they arrived at the river, sheriff's deputies saw a man and a woman who were having trouble staying above the water.  A deputy then sprang into action, securing his duty gear befor…

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by Ben Crnic
Weather
Here's How Long Severe Storms Sweeping Through Region Will Last Here's How Long Severe Storms Sweeping Through Region Will Last
Here's How Long Severe Storms Sweeping Through Region Will Last A new round of thunderstorms, some of which are severe with heavy downpours, frequent lightning, thunder, and strong winds is sweeping through the region late in the afternoon on Independence Day. Up to an inch or so of rainfall is possible Tuesday, July 4 with locally higher amounts. Most of the activity should dissipate or exit from the north to the southeast by 8 p.m. Tuesday, July 4, according to the National Weather Service. For a look at the most likely end times of showers and thunderstorms across the region, see the image above. "Storms will be slow-moving and capable of prod…

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by Joe Lombardi
Weather
July 4th Forecast: New Round Of Storms Most Likely In These Parts Of Region July 4th Forecast: New Round Of Storms Most Likely In These Parts Of Region
July 4th Forecast: New Round Of Storms Most Likely In These Parts Of Region The booming sounds you may hear during the afternoon and evening on Independence Day may not be fireworks. That's because a new round of thunderstorms -- with heavy downpours, frequent lightning, thunder, and strong winds -- is likely in much of the region on Tuesday, July 4. There will be clouds with some breaks of sunshine in the morning followed by scattered showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon and evening. Areas shown in yellow in the image above from the National Weather Service are most likely to see July 4th storms, some of which will be severe. In eastern New England, s…

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by Joe Lombardi
Weather
Severe Thunderstorm Watch: Downpours, Hail, 65 MPH Winds, Isolated Tornadoes Possible Severe Thunderstorm Watch: Downpours, Hail, 65 MPH Winds, Isolated Tornadoes Possible
Severe Thunderstorm Watch: Downpours, Hail, 65 MPH Winds, Isolated Tornadoes Possible As a new round of storms with gusty winds approaches, a Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for the region. It was issued at around 2:30 p.m. Monday, July 3 and lasts until 8 p.m. Monday for the counties in New York and northern New Jersey shown in yellow in the image above.. There are chances of hail and strong winds up to 65 miles per hour, with lighting also possible, the National Weather Service said, noting that severe thunderstorms can and occasionally do produce tornadoes. "A Severe Thunderstorm Watch means conditions are favorable for severe thunderstorms in an…

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by Joe Lombardi
Traffic
Lane Closures Suspended Across NY For Holiday Weekend Lane Closures Suspended Across NY For Holiday Weekend
Lane Closures Suspended Across NY For Holiday Weekend In anticipation of the upcoming July 4th holiday, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the suspension of construction-related lane closures throughout the state. From 6 a.m. on Saturday, July 1 to 6 a.m. on Wednesday, July 5, temporary lane closures for road and bridge construction projects across New York State, the governor announced on Thursday, June 29. The decision will ease congestion for those traveling for the Fourth of July weekend, Hochul said. “We want to ensure people get to their destinations with minimal delays," she said in a statement. "I encourage everyone traveling this holida…

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by Sophie Grieser
Weather
Bright, Sunny July 4th Will Be Followed By New Round Of Storms Bright, Sunny July 4th Will Be Followed By New Round Of Storms
Bright, Sunny July 4th Will Be Followed By New Round Of Storms A clear and dry Independence Day will be followed by the return of stormy weather in the region. Monday, July 4 will be sunny and seasonable with a high temperature of around 80 degrees and calm winds, according to the National Weather Service. Skies will be partly sunny through Tuesday morning, July 5, before becoming overcast in the afternoon. The high temperature will be in the low 80s. Scattered showers will arrive in the mid afternoon Tuesday, with thunderstorms possible Tuesday night into the overnights hours as the storm system moves through. Wednesday, July 6 will start off w…

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by Joe Lombardi
News
New Update: White Supremacist March Through Boston Ends In Confrontation With Black Man (VIDEO) New Update: White Supremacist March Through Boston Ends In Confrontation With Black Man (VIDEO)
New Update: White Supremacist March Through Boston Ends In Confrontation With Black Man (Video) Chaos erupted over the weekend when a white supremacist group marched through the streets of downtown Boston ahead of Independence Day, culminating in a street corner confrontation with a Black male, the Boston Herald reports. Carrying flags with a version of the symbol representing Benito Mussolini's National Fascist Party and shields, the nearly 100 marchers were believed to have been part of neo-fascist hate group Patriot Front, according to the paper. Original report: White Supremacist Group Marches Through Boston's Freedom Trail About 100 members of the white supremacist group…

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by Cecilia Levine
Traffic
Boston Post Road Bridge Across I-95 To Close For Summer In Westchester Boston Post Road Bridge Across I-95 To Close For Summer In Westchester
Boston Post Road Bridge Across I-95 To Close For Summer In Westchester Heavy traffic and delays are expected as the New York State Thruway Authority plans to close a bridge over I-95 in Westchester for the summer. Officials are cautioning that the Boston Post Road Bridge over I-95 in Rye will be closed beginning on Tuesday, July 6, with the closure expected to last through at least Wednesday, Sept. 1. Traffic is expected to get backed up during the duration of the project, particularly in Rye and Port Chester. Local officials said that congestion can be expected downtown in Rye, near the I-287 ramp, on Cedar Street, Midland Avenue, Purdy Avenue, and around P…

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by Zak Failla
Lifestyle
No Freedom From High Gas Prices For Fourth Of July Travelers, AAA Says No Freedom From High Gas Prices For Fourth Of July Travelers, AAA Says
No Freedom From High Gas Prices For Fourth Of July Travelers, AAA Says With America on the mend from the COVID-19 pandemic, millions are expected to hit the road for the holiday weekend, though there will be no relief at the pump as gas prices remain sky-high. Approximately 47.7 million Americans are expected to travel between Thursday, July 1, and Monday, July 5 - a dramatic upturn from a year ago - with more than 43 million expected to travel by car, despite elevated gas prices. As of Wednesday, June 30, the average price per gallon at the pump nationally has hit $3.12 cents, up from $3.07 a week ago, $3.04 a month ago, and up nearly a dollar from $2.18 a ye…

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by Zak Failla
News
Gas Prices Jump For July 4th Travel Gas Prices Jump For July 4th Travel
Gas Prices Jump For July 4th Travel With a record number of Americans hitting the road to celebrate the Fourth of July, motorists are seeing an uptick in prices at the pump. After weeks of seeing declining prices at gas pumps nationwide, AAA is reporting that on average, they’ve risen more than a nickel in advance of the holiday, which will see more travelers than ever. Nationally, motorists are paying an average of $2.73 per gallon as of Tuesday, July 2; an increase of six cents from a week ago, though it’s down nearly nine cents from a month ago. Last year, the national average sat at $2.86. “For the more than 41 million m…

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by Zak Failla
Lifestyle
Here's The Worst Time To Travel During July 4th Holiday, New Report Says Here's The Worst Time To Travel During July 4th Holiday, New Report Says
Here's The Worst Time To Travel During July 4th Holiday, New Report Says Fourth of July weekend is undoubtedly known as one of the busiest travel times of the year. In fact, this year’s Fourth of July travel volume is expected to rise 4.1 percent over last year’s, with an extra 1.9 million people planning to embark on a road trip. “As Independence Day approaches, it’s time for the much-loved family road trip and this year will be one for the record books, with more Americans than ever planning vacations,” said Paula Twidale, vice president of AAA Travel. “This holiday builds on the strong travel demand seen for Memorial Day, and with schools now out of session a…

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by Valerie Musson
Weather
July 4th Forecast: Some Good News, Bad News July 4th Forecast: Some Good News, Bad News
July 4th Forecast: Some Good News, Bad News July 4th will be independent weather-wise in one way, but very similar to what we've seen the last five days in another. First, the good news. It will be a partly sunny day with just a chance of thunderstorms. The most likely time frame for any storms is from 1 p.m. until 4 p.m. Wednesday when there's a 30 percent chance. The evening should be storm-free, meaning fireworks celebrations and outdoor activities are not in any serious danger. Now, the not so good news. Yes, the heat wave will be technically over as the actual high temperature is expected to be around 85 degrees. (A heat wave …

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by Joe Lombardi
Lifestyle
Gas Prices In New York Highest In Four Years For Fourth Of July Holiday Gas Prices In New York Highest In Four Years For Fourth Of July Holiday
Gas Prices In New York Highest In Four Years For Fourth Of July Holiday Prices at the gas pump dropped a cent in New York over the past week, but motorists planning on traveling for the Fourth of July will see a four-year peak in prices during the holiday. With one of the busiest travel holidays just days away, statewide gas prices dropped a cent over the week, though national prices are up two cents from a week ago, up to an average of $2.86 per gallon. At $2.86, national gas prices are at their highest point in four years for an Independence Day holiday, AAA officials noted. Despite the higher prices, a record-breaking 47 million Americans are expected to tra…

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by Zak Failla
Weather
Heat Wave Hits Day 4 With New Wrinkle; Will July 4th Be Stormy, Steamy? Heat Wave Hits Day 4 With New Wrinkle; Will July 4th Be Stormy, Steamy?
Heat Wave Hits Day 4 With New Wrinkle; Will July 4th Be Stormy, Steamy? The heat wave hits Day 4 a day before the Fourth of July, but there's a new wrinkle in Tuesday's forecast.Namely, thunderstorms. Excessive Heat Warnings and Heat Advisories continue through 9 p.m. Tuesday for much of the region as heat index values are again expected to rise to between 99 and 105 degrees for inland areas. Morning fog will lift, followed by hazy sunshine and then thunderstorms. The storm chance starts at around 1 p.m. and continues through the evening. The storms will bring some relief from the oppressive humidity with the heat wave expected to end on Independence Day, with…

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by Joe Lombardi
Lifestyle
Fourth Of July Travel To Be Busiest On Record In New York, AAA Says Fourth Of July Travel To Be Busiest On Record In New York, AAA Says
Fourth Of July Travel To Be Busiest On Record In New York, AAA Says With prices at the gas pump showing the slightest decrease nationally, officials are predicting the busiest Fourth of July travel period in recorded history, according to AAA. Nationally, the average price per gallon is down to $2.86, down four cents in the past week, though AAA has cautioned that increases are likely looming as the dog days of summer swiftly approach. “If demand continues to strengthen and inventories decrease in the weeks ahead, motorists can expect gas prices do a reversal and start to increase again,” Jeanette Casselano, AAA gas price expert said. “AAA expects the natio…

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by Zak Failla