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Area College Athlete, 19, Dies After Six-Story Fall In NYC Area College Athlete, 19, Dies After Six-Story Fall In NYC
Area College Athlete, 19, Dies After Six-Story Fall In NYC A freshman student-athlete at Sacred Heart University in Fairfield, Connecticut has been identified as the person found dead on the ground near The Vessel, a sculpture at Hudson Yards in Manhattan. Peter DeSalvo, 19, a member of Sacred Heart's rugby club, leaped to his death around 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 1, according to a report in the New York Post. Screams broke through a crowd of visitors and tourists and some people began to cry, according to the Post report. DiSalvo was reportedly by himself at the time of the incident.  DiSalvo was pronounced dead at Bellevue H…

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by Joe Lombardi
Weather
New Update: How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Totals From Throughout The Region New Update: How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Totals From Throughout The Region
New Update: How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Totals From Throughout The Region A strong, quick-moving storm system brought several inches of snow to most of the region while creating hazardous driving conditions over the entire area. There were numerous crashes and some road closures during the height of the storm Saturday afternoon and evening, Jan. 18. Here's a look at snowfall totals from throughout the region. New York City Central Park, 2.1 inches Westchester County Armonk, 3 inches Larchmont, 2.5 inches Mount Kisco, 3.3 inches Rye Brook, 3 inches Nassau County Bethpage, 3.3 inches East Meadow, 2.5 inches Farmingdale, 2.5 inches Franklin Square, …

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by Joe Lombardi
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Eye On The Storm: Here's Latest As Nor'easter Nears Eye On The Storm: Here's Latest As Nor'easter Nears
Eye On The Storm: Here's Latest As Nor'easter Nears As a Nor'easter that will bring rain and wind to the entire region and sleet, freezing rain and ice farther inland approaches, a Winter Weather Advisory has been issued for parts of the area. Areas south of I-84, including Westchester, Rockland, Nassau, Suffolk and Fairfield counties, as well as most of Putnam County, could see a bit of sleet mixed with rain when the potent storm arrives between midnight and 3 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 18, but is expected to be all rain after that time frame. Rain will continue at times throughout the day on Monday. Though the high temperature will climb to arou…

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by Joe Lombardi
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High Wind Warning: Gusts Up To 65 MPH Could Cause More Power Outages High Wind Warning: Gusts Up To 65 MPH Could Cause More Power Outages
High Wind Warning: Gusts Up To 65 MPH Could Cause More Power Outages Heavy rainfall from a powerful Nor'easter has ended, but damaging winds that could bring down trees, tree limbs and utility lines will continue as tens of thousands are already without power in the area. Downed trees have also caused numerous road closures throughout the region.  A High Wind Warning is in effect through 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 17 for the counties shown in brown above, including Westchester, Nassau, Suffolk, Fairfield, Putnam, Rockland and Orange. A Wind Advisory is in effect until 8 p.m. Thursday for Dutchess and Ulster as well as all of eastern New York and western New …

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by Joe Lombardi
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Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued: Line Of Storms Moving West To East Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued: Line Of Storms Moving West To East
Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued: Line Of Storms Moving West To East With a line of storms approaching the region from the west, a Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for much of the area. The watch, which went into effect just before 5 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 8, lasts until midnight and includes Westchester, Fairfield, Putnam, Rockland, Orange and Dutchess counties. The main threat from the line of storms is wind damage with the most likely time frame for storm activity being from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. Thursday. Some of the storms will include torrential downpours, frequent lightning and thunder. Large hail is possible. A few storms may produce damag…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Severe Thunderstorm Watch Now In Effect: Wind Gusts Up To 70 MPH; Hail, Flooding Possible Severe Thunderstorm Watch Now In Effect: Wind Gusts Up To 70 MPH; Hail, Flooding Possible
Severe Thunderstorm Watch Now In Effect: Wind Gusts Up To 70 MPH; Hail, Flooding Possible A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is now in effect for the tristate area. The watch, issued just before 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 31, is in effect until 9 p.m. The watch covers New York City, Long Island, Westchester, Putnam, Rockland, Orange and Fairfield counties. Showers and thunderstorms that will bring drenching downpours, thunder, frequent lightning and damaging wind gusts to the region are likely Wednesday afternoon and evening. Localized flash flooding and hail are also possible, the National Weather Service said in a Hazardous Weather Statement. Strong wind gusts of up to …

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by Joe Lombardi
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Severe Thunderstorm Watch Extended To More Counties In Area Severe Thunderstorm Watch Extended To More Counties In Area
Severe Thunderstorm Watch Extended To More Counties In Area More counties in the area are now expected to be on the receiving end of severe thunderstorms. A round of strong thunderstorms is moving toward the area from the south and west, with some parts of the region expected to see potentially severe weather Sunday night, May 19. Areas north and west of New York City will be the most affected. Look for storms sometime between 8 p.m. Sunday and midnight north of the I-84 corridor in New York and Connecticut. (See first image above.) Some parts of the area are under a Severe Thunderstorm Watch, including Rockland, Orange Dutchess, Sullivan and Ulste…

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by Joe Lombardi
Lifestyle
Rare Seal Sighting: Young Calf Spotted On Beach In Fairfield Rare Seal Sighting: Young Calf Spotted On Beach In Fairfield
Rare Seal Sighting: Young Calf Spotted On Beach In Fairfield There was a real "wildlife" treat when a harp seal decided to sun itself for several hours on the Long Island Sound in Fairfield County. A pretty rare sight -- seals seldom come onshore in that area unless ill -- the seal was judged by wildlife officials from Mystic Aquarium and Connecticut’s Department of Energy and Environmental Protection to be about 1 or 2 years old and was in good health on Sasco Beach in the Town of Fairfield. "He was just soaking up the sun and rolling around," said Fairfield Animal Control Officer Paul Miller of the seal who showed up around 11 a.m. on Wednesday, M…

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by Kathy Reakes
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How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Totals From Throughout The Area How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Totals From Throughout The Area
How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Totals From Throughout The Area Here are snowfall totals from the winter storm that swept through the area. Connecticut Fairfield County Bethel, 10 inches Danbury, 10 inches Darien, 9 inches Easton, 8 inches Fairfield, 6 inches Greenwich, 8 inches New Canaan, 10.5 inches Newtown, 11 inches Norwalk, 8 inches Ridgefield, 10 inches Shelton, 11 inches Stamford, 7 inches Stratford, 8.5 inches New York  Westchester County Armonk, 11 inches Croton Falls, 7 inches Jefferson Valley, 6.5 inches Katonah, 10 inches Mount Kisco, 8 inches North Salem, 10 inches Pound Ridge, 10 inches White Plains, 6 inc…

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by Joe Lombardi
Business
Gas Prices Take New Jump Gas Prices Take New Jump
Gas Prices Take New Jump While most motorists enjoyed relief at the gas pump during several weeks of plummeting prices, costs are on the rise nationwide. AAA announced that nationally, 28 states, including New York and Connecticut, saw the average gallon of gas increase in price last week. The national average of $2.43 per gallon is six cents more expensive than a week ago, and nine cents more expensive than last month. According to AAA, this is the largest one-week increase seen at the national level since last year. Although prices are up week-to-week and month-to-month, AAA noted that prices are 11 percent chea…

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by Zak Failla
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Hundreds Of Bomb Threats Sent To Schools, Businesses In Area, Nation Hundreds Of Bomb Threats Sent To Schools, Businesses In Area, Nation
Hundreds Of Bomb Threats Sent To Schools, Businesses In Area, Nation Fear and panic spread across the country on Thursday, as a bomb threat asking for thousands of dollars in bitcoin payment made the rounds through a series of emails. Law enforcement officials are investigating hundreds of bomb threats that targeted schools and businesses nationwide on Thursday, Dec. 13, including several in New York and Connecticut. According to reports, multiple Hudson Valley businesses were targeted and those threats were also deemed not credible. “Please be advised - there is an email being circulated containing a bomb threat asking for bitcoin payment. While this email…

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by Zak Failla
Weather
Projected Snowfall Totals Increase As Nor'easter Roars Into Area From The South Projected Snowfall Totals Increase As Nor'easter Roars Into Area From The South
Projected Snowfall Totals Increase As Nor'easter Roars Into Area From The South Click here for an updated story: Storm Watch - Here's Latest As Nor'easter Takes Aim On Area, Schools Announce Early Dismissals  A Nor'easter sweeping its way from the south will barrel through Washington, D.C., and Philadelphia before roaring into the area Thursday afternoon as new snowfall projections for the storm show a slight increase in accumulation. Southern parts of Westchester, Rockland and Fairfield should see 1 to 2 inches of snow and sleet accumulation until the changeover to rain overnight into Friday. North of I-287 and the Merritt Parkway, look for 2 to 4 inches of …

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by Joe Lombardi