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Emergency Alerts

Fairfield, CT
Weather
As 10-18 Inches Of Snow Heads To CT, State Leaders Issue Stern Warning: 'Stay Home' As 10-18 Inches Of Snow Heads To CT, State Leaders Issue Stern Warning: 'Stay Home'
As 10-18 Inches Of Snow Heads To CT, State Leaders Issue Stern Warning: 'Stay Home' State leaders are urging residents to stay home as a major snowstorm and brutal cold move into Connecticut. “We are strongly urging everyone to make plans in advance to avoid all unnecessary travel on Sunday,” Gov. Ned Lamont said. “Our state snowplow fleet is prepared to clear the roads, and the fewer cars out there, the quicker and safer the snowplow crews can do their work.” Snow is expected to begin mid to late morning Sunday, Jan. 25, and the state could see between 10 and 18 inches of snow by Monday, depending on the region.  The Connecticut Department of Transportation said abo…

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by Josh Lanier
National Interest
Corporation For Public Broadcasting, Funder Of PBS, NPR, Shutting Down: 'Difficult Reality' Corporation For Public Broadcasting, Funder Of PBS, NPR, Shutting Down: 'Difficult Reality'
Corporation For Public Broadcasting, Funder Of PBS, NPR, Shutting Down: 'Difficult Reality' The Corporation for Public Broadcasting will shut down after Republicans in Congress eliminated its funding in a historic decision that could dismantle public media in the US. CPB announced that it will "wind down" operations in a news release on Friday, Aug. 1. The announcement comes about two weeks after GOP members in the House passed a spending plan that slashed all $1.1 billion previously approved for the nonprofit that provides massive funding for NPR and PBS. The cuts put CPB's federal funding at $0 for the first time since 1967. "Despite the extraordinary efforts of millions o…

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by Chris Spiker
National Interest
NPR, PBS Respond To Congress Canceling Public Media Funds: 'Tremendous Setback' NPR, PBS Respond To Congress Canceling Public Media Funds: 'Tremendous Setback'
NPR, PBS Respond To Congress Canceling Public Media Funds: 'Tremendous Setback' Republicans in Congress have voted to slash more than $1 billion in funding for public media outlets, putting millions of Americans at risk of losing news, educational programming, and emergency alerts. The House passed the plan to cancel $9 billion in previously approved funding, including $1.1 billion for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, late at night on Thursday, July 17. The move also cuts about $7 billion in allocated foreign aid. With GOP Senators also clearing the measure that's called rescission, the bill heads to President Donald Trump's desk. Trump is expected to sign…

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by Chris Spiker
National Interest
NPR Sues Trump Over Funding Cuts, Calling Executive Order 'Textbook Retaliation' NPR Sues Trump Over Funding Cuts, Calling Executive Order 'Textbook Retaliation'
NPR Sues Trump Over Funding Cuts, Calling Executive Order 'Textbook Retaliation' National Public Radio is suing President Donald Trump over his executive order to block federal funding from the nonprofit broadcasting company. NPR and three Colorado radio stations filed the lawsuit on Tuesday, May 27. The group accused Trump of "textbook retaliation" for news coverage he dislikes. The suit claims Trump's executive order is unconstitutional and undermines Congress' power to control federal spending. "The order targets NPR and PBS expressly because, in the President's view, their news and other content is not 'fair, accurate, or unbiased,'" the suit said.&n…

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by Chris Spiker
Morris Plains, NJ
Weather
Ping Pong-Sized Hail, 70 MPH Winds Threaten North Jersey, Lehigh Valley Ping Pong-Sized Hail, 70 MPH Winds Threaten North Jersey, Lehigh Valley
Ping Pong-Sized Hail, 70 MPH Winds Threaten North Jersey, Lehigh Valley A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect until 8 p.m. Tuesday, May 6, for parts of New Jersey and Pennsylvania, the National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center said. Residents in Philadelphia, Trenton, Allentown, Reading, and across North and Central Jersey are impacted, the NWS said. “Isolated thunderstorms have developed over portions of the region,” the National Weather Service said in a Tuesday afternoon update. “The primary threat will be for hail and damaging winds across eastern PA and northern/central NJ.” Threats include: Scattered hail up to ping-pong ball size Wind gusts …

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by Cecilia Levine
National Interest
US Issues Travel Warning For Popular Caribbean Destination: Here's Why US Issues Travel Warning For Popular Caribbean Destination: Here's Why
US Issues Travel Warning For Popular Caribbean Destination: Here's Why The US is warning American travelers to "exercise increased caution" if they visit the Turks and Caicos Islands. The State Department updated its travel advisory for Turks and Caicos on Tuesday, Mar. 4. The "level 2" advisory comes after several US citizens were arrested for carrying bullets in their luggage. The British Overseas Territory southeast of The Bahamas has very strict gun laws. "Firearms and ammunition, including single bullets brought by mistake in carry-on bags or luggage, are illegal," the State Department said. "Police strictly enforce these laws, even at the…

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by Chris Spiker
Albany, NY
Weather
Flood, Thunderstorm Warning Issued By Hochul Flood, Thunderstorm Warning Issued By Hochul
Flood, Thunderstorm Warning Issued By Hochul Gov. Kathy Hochul is urging New Yorkers to prepare for potentially severe weather this weekend. As thunderstorms are expected across the state this weekend - especially today and Sunday, July 9 - bringing the potential for impacts in flood-prone areas, New Yorkers are being advised to monitor their local forecast for the latest weather conditions and to sign up for emergency alerts. "From unhealthy air quality to extreme heat, Mother Nature has certainly tested New Yorkers over the past several weeks and it looks like that trend will continue this weekend," Hochul said. "Much of the state s…

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by Joe Lombardi
Lyndhurst, NJ
Breaking News
App Gives Lyndhurst Residents Anything, Everything They Need In An Emergency -- And More App Gives Lyndhurst Residents Anything, Everything They Need In An Emergency -- And More
App Gives Lyndhurst Residents Anything, Everything They Need In An Emergency -- And More Lyndhurst residents can stay immediately informed about emergencies and access a host of public safety services by downloading a new mobile app. The one-stop app “makes it easy for the public to stay connected and informed by public safety and public works officials during day-to-day incidents, happenings, and disasters,” the township Office of Emergency Management said. Emergency alerts (push notifications) are one of its most significant features: You can automatically receive township-related alerts, as well as alerts from the National Weather Service on the moderate to severe levels. T…

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by Jerry DeMarco