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This NY Locale Among Best Places To Travel In 2023 New Report Says This NY Locale Among Best Places To Travel In 2023 New Report Says
This NY Locale Among Best Places To Travel In 2023 New Report Says New Yorkers seeking their next great vacation destination need look no further than their own backyard, according to Forbes.  Among the outlet’s list of the 50 best places to travel in 2023 is Long Island’s Riverhead. The historic Suffolk County town on the North Shore was admired for its many activities, including the Long Island Aquarium and the Jamesport Brewery. Visitors can also snap a picture of the “Big Duck,” a 20-feet-tall building shaped like a duck that was built in 1931, Forbes said. The outlet also touted the numerous orchards where visitors can pick apples durin…

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by Michael Mashburn
Weather
Heavy Rain, Gusty Winds Could Cause Travel Disruptions On Final Day Of Thanksgiving Weekend Heavy Rain, Gusty Winds Could Cause Travel Disruptions On Final Day Of Thanksgiving Weekend
Heavy Rain, Gusty Winds Could Cause Travel Disruptions On Final Day Of Thanksgiving Weekend A storm system bringing steady rain and gusty winds could cause disruptions on one of the busiest travel days of the year. Precipitation will arrive early in the afternoon on Sunday, Nov. 27, with periods of rain and showers at times through the evening as millions of travelers will be aboard planes, trains, and automobiles on the final day of Thanksgiving weekend.  For a projected radar image of the region for 4 p.m. Sunday from the National Weather Service, see the first image above. Locally heavy rainfall is possible, with total rainfall from Sunday's system expected to be bet…

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by Joe Lombardi
Weather
New Round Of Wet Weather Will Be Followed By Effects Of Major Midwest Storm In Northeast New Round Of Wet Weather Will Be Followed By Effects Of Major Midwest Storm In Northeast
New Round Of Wet Weather Will Be Followed By Effects Of Major Midwest Storm In Northeast A new round of wet weather will wrap up the Thanksgiving weekend just days before a major storm in the Midwest will affect much of the Northeast in the middle of the week. That storm will bring a mix of snow, sleet, rain, and thunderstorms to much of the Midwest before precipitation from the system arrives in this region on the final day of November. (See the first image above from AccuWeather.com.) After a one-day reprieve from precipitation on Saturday, Nov. 26, those back on the road and in airports and railroads traveling will have to contend with a second round of wet weather on Sunday…

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by Joe Lombardi
News
Former Yale Med School Employee Admits Stealing, Selling $40 Million In Electronics Former Yale Med School Employee Admits Stealing, Selling $40 Million In Electronics
Former Yale Med School Employee Admits Stealing, Selling $40 Million In Electronics A former Yale University School of Medicine employee has admitted to stealing $40 million in computer and electronic hardware from the university. Jamie Petrone, age 42, pleaded guilty on Monday, March 28, to wire fraud and filing a false tax return, according to Leonard Boyle, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut. Petrone is a former resident of Naugatuck in New Haven County, and she currently resides in Georgia, Boyle said.  Beginning in about 2008, Petrone worked for the Yale University School of Medicine's Department of Emergency Medicine and most recently w…

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by Nicole Valinote
Weather
New Round Of Snow Squalls Could Cause Hazardous Driving Conditions New Round Of Snow Squalls Could Cause Hazardous Driving Conditions
New Round Of Snow Squalls Could Cause Hazardous Driving Conditions A strong cold front may produce brief bursts of snow and blustery conditions this weekend, according to the National Weather Service. After the latest winter storm pushed off the coast of New England, colder and drier conditions will dominate on Saturday, Feb. 26 as the high temperature struggles to reach the freezing mark with wind-chill values in the teens. Sunday, Feb. 27 will be sunny with a high temperature in the low 40s, but wind-chill values between 15 and 25 degrees thanks to wind speeds in the teens and gusts as high as 25 miles per hour. Snow showers and heavier s…

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by Joe Lombardi
Weather
Projected Snowfall Totals Increase For Storm Bringing Slippery Travel To Region Projected Snowfall Totals Increase For Storm Bringing Slippery Travel To Region
Projected Snowfall Totals Increase For Storm Bringing Slippery Travel To Region Projected snowfall totals have increased for a storm system sweeping through the Northeast creating slippery travel in much of the region. For look at the latest snowfall projections for the storm on Super Bowl Sunday, Feb. 13, click on the first and second images above from the National Weather Service. Much of the area is now expected to see around 3 inches, with as much as 4 inches in some spots, according to projections in the first image above just released on Sunday morning by the National Weather Service. Snowfall is expected mainly farthest south in the region. The storm system is…

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by Joe Lombardi
News
COVID-19: CDC Recommends Americans Avoid Travel To Canada COVID-19: CDC Recommends Americans Avoid Travel To Canada
Covid-19: CDC Recommends Americans Avoid Travel To Canada The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has advised against travel to Canada due to the risk of COVID-19.  The CDC added Canada to its list of countries that are considered "Very High" risk for COVID-19, the highest level of risk for COVID-19.  According to The Hill, the update was made to the agency's travel guidelines on Sunday, Jan. 9. The CDC said anyone who must travel to destinations listed in the highest risk category should be fully vaccinated before traveling.  The list includes many other destinations, including the United Kingdom, Italy, Spain and mo…

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by Nicole Valinote
Weather
Projected Snowfall Totals Increase For Disruptive Storm Taking Aim On Region Projected Snowfall Totals Increase For Disruptive Storm Taking Aim On Region
Projected Snowfall Totals Increase For Disruptive Storm Taking Aim On Region New projected snowfall totals have increased for a winter storm that is threatening to make for a potentially hazardous morning commute. The time frame for the storm is overnight Thursday, Jan. 6, into Friday, Jan. 7. A general 3 to 5 inches of accumulation is now expected, including in areas as far south as New York City and Long Island, the National Weather Service said in a Hazardous Weather Outlook Statement released Thursday morning. (First image above.) "Plan on slippery road conditions," the statement said. "The hazardous conditions will impact the morning commute." "Snowfall …

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by Joe Lombardi
Weather
Blustery Stretch With Frigid Wind Chills Will Be Followed By Potential Storm Bringing Snowfall Blustery Stretch With Frigid Wind Chills Will Be Followed By Potential Storm Bringing Snowfall
Blustery Stretch With Frigid Wind Chills Will Be Followed By Potential Storm Bringing Snowfall The long Thanksgiving weekend will start off with some seeing snow and slippery travel in parts of the Northeast and end with the chance for a more significant storm with the potential for snow which could cause delays for those heading back from the holiday. The possible end-of-Thanksgiving weekend storm could result in the first accumulating snowfall of the season in major cities such as New York, Philadelphia, and Boston.  Current models project the storm to be a Clipper system moving from west to east. (See the first image above.) Thanksgiving Day on Thursday, Nov. 25 will be part…

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by Joe Lombardi
Weather
Potential End-Of-Thanksgiving Weekend Storm Could Bring First Accumulating Snowfall Of Season Potential End-Of-Thanksgiving Weekend Storm Could Bring First Accumulating Snowfall Of Season
Potential End-Of-Thanksgiving Weekend Storm Could Bring First Accumulating Snowfall Of Season The Thanksgiving weekend will start off with some seeing snow and slippery travels in parts of the Northeast and end with the potential for a more significant storm which could cause delays for those heading back from the holiday. The possible end-of-Thanksgiving weekend storm could result in the first accumulating snowfall of the season in major cities such as New York, Philadelphia, and Boston. Current models project the storm to be a Clipper system moving from west to east. The weather for those making their way to Thanksgiving destinations should be just fine. There will also be gusty…

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by Joe Lombardi
Police & Fire
Westchester County Man Busted At JFK Airport With Handgun Westchester County Man Busted At JFK Airport With Handgun
Westchester County Man Busted At JFK Airport With Handgun Thanksgiving travel got off to a rocky start for a Westchester man who was busted by TSA officers at the JFK Airport with a loaded handgun. On Monday, Nov. 22, officers spotted a man with a .22-caliber handgun at one of the security checkpoints at the airport, loaded with four bullets inside. TSA officials alerted the Port Authority Police, who responded to the checkpoint, confiscated the gun, and arrested a man from Tuckahoe on multiple weapons charges.  Officials did not release the man’s identity, but noted that he also faces thousands of dollars in federal fines for bringing the …

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by Zak Failla
News
COVID-19: Guidelines For Holiday Gatherings Released By CDC COVID-19: Guidelines For Holiday Gatherings Released By CDC
Covid-19: Guidelines For Holiday Gatherings Released By CDC With Thanksgiving just days away, the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) has released safety guidelines for holiday gatherings. "There are several ways to enjoy holiday traditions and protect your health," the CDC said. "Because many generations tend to gather to celebrate holidays, the best way to minimize COVID-19 risk and keep your family and friends safer is to get vaccinated if you’re eligible." Dr. Anthony Fauci, the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases and chief medical advisor to the president, said Sunday, Nov. 21 on CNN that "Obviou…

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by Joe Lombardi