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Westfield, NJ
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Drunk Driver With Prior DUIs Charged In Deadly Mountainside Route 22 Hit-Run: Prosecutor Drunk Driver With Prior DUIs Charged In Deadly Mountainside Route 22 Hit-Run: Prosecutor
Drunk Driver With Prior DUIs Charged In Deadly Mountainside Route 22 Hit-Run: Prosecutor A 35-year-old drunk driver with a history of DUIs and careless driving offenses ran a red light on Route 22 in Mountainside, struck and killed a 65-year-old bicyclist, then continued driving for three miles before police found him, authorities and court records show. Fabian Parra, of North Plainfield, was charged Monday, Aug. 10, with second-degree vehicular homicide and second-degree leaving the scene of a fatal crash in the death of Rocco Della Serra, 65, of Cranford, Union County Prosecutor William A. Daniel and Mountainside Police Chief Joseph Giannuzzi said. Parra also faces 15 motor v…

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by Cecilia Levine
Norwich, CT
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Worker Killed After Trench Collapses Behind Norwich Home; Police, OSHA Investigating Worker Killed After Trench Collapses Behind Norwich Home; Police, OSHA Investigating
Worker Killed After Trench Collapses Behind Norwich Home; Police, Osha Investigating A Connecticut construction worker was killed after a trench for a sewer line he was working on collapsed on top of him.  Michael Dirocco, 60, was working at a home on Hamilton Court in Norwich around 6:15 p.m. on Friday, June 13, authorities said. He was working for a private company to dig the trench that stretched 90 feet and was five feet wide and deep. It was meant to connect the home to the city's sewer line.  The walls of the trench collapsed and trapped the Norwich man inside. Rescuers found him partially buried when they arrived, authorities said.  Responders du…

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by Josh Lanier
Norwich, CT
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Norwich Public Worker Hurt In Boiler Incident At Wastewater Plant Norwich Public Worker Hurt In Boiler Incident At Wastewater Plant
Norwich Public Worker Hurt In Boiler Incident At Wastewater Plant A Connecticut public utility employee was taken to an area hospital after being injured in an incident involving a boiler, authorities said.  The worker was hurt around 9:30 a.m. on Sunday, Jan. 5, from a methane boiler at a Norwich Wastewater Treatment Plant, according to a public utilities representative. Officials said the utility would investigate the cause and cooperate with any potential state probe.   Paramedics took the worker to William W. Backus Hospital, where he was released later that day, NPU Spokesperson Chris Riley told other outlets.  He is ex…

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by Josh Lanier
Edison, NJ
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Massive Water Main Break In Edison Leaves Residents Without Water Massive Water Main Break In Edison Leaves Residents Without Water
Massive Water Main Break In Edison Leaves Residents Without Water A 20-inch water main break disrupted water service for Edison residents early Thursday morning, Dec. 26, leaving many with little to no water pressure, officials said. The break occurred around midnight near the intersection of M Lane and Woodbridge Avenue. Areas impacted include Woodbridge Avenue, Route 27, and stretches up to Talmadge, according to Edison Mayor Sam Joshi. “Residents will experience a low to no water pressure at the present moment,” the mayor explained. Crews have been working through the night to isolate the break and begin repairs. Officials are urging patience, as…

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by Cecilia Levine
Hoboken, NJ
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Service Restored After Water Main Break In Hoboken Service Restored After Water Main Break In Hoboken
Service Restored After Water Main Break In Hoboken Service has been restored to Hoboken residents after a water main break Tuesday morning, Oct. 29, officials said. The 12-inch leak occurred around 8 a.m. at 5th and Clinton. Water pressure throughout the system was stabilized as of noon.

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by Cecilia Levine
White Plains, NY
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Major Water Main Break Affects Service Throughout Much Of White Plains Major Water Main Break Affects Service Throughout Much Of White Plains
Major Water Main Break Affects Service Throughout Much Of White Plains Officials are warning residents that they may encounter brown water following a major water main break that affected service throughout an entire city in Westchester.  The water break happened in the downtown area of White Plains on Wednesday, March 27 around 11:30 a.m., according to White Plains Mayor Thomas Roach.  The large break affected water service for residents throughout the city. Thanks to repairs from the city's Department of Public Works though, most service was restored by 1 p.m.  As a result of the break, residents may initially have brown water and should run cold water unti…

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by Ben Crnic
Mount Pleasant, NY
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Water Shut Off For Hundreds In Westchester After Main Break Water Shut Off For Hundreds In Westchester After Main Break
Water Shut Off For Hundreds In Westchester After Main Break Hundreds in Westchester woke up without water as a main break caused trouble for city employees as they worked to make repairs overnight. The Yonkers Department of Public Works was forced to perform an emergency water shutdown late on Monday, Aug. 16, heading into Tuesday, Aug. 17, due to a main break that impacted certain city neighborhoods. Officials said that as a result, the west side of Central Park Avenue from Palmer Avenue North to Stokes Road, Arlington Street, Winchester Avenue, Burbank Street, Wainwright Street, and Ravenswood Road were temporarily left without water. People liv…

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by Zak Failla
Cortlandt, NY
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Temporary Water Shutdown, Road Closure Announced In Croton-On-Hudson Temporary Water Shutdown, Road Closure Announced In Croton-On-Hudson
Temporary Water Shutdown, Road Closure Announced In Croton-On-Hudson Water service will be disrupted and roads closed in Croton-on-Hudson as crews conduct hydrant work in the village. Elected officials in Croton-on-Hudson issued an alert warning that beginning at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 25, water will be turned off in the vicinity of Maple Street, and later on Old Post Road South at approximately 9 p.m.  Officials said that residents who will be affected have been notified of the shutdown. During the hydrant work, Maple Street will be closed westbound between Grand Street and Old Post Road South. Eastbound traffic is not expected to be impacted.

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by Zak Failla
Cortlandt, NY
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Water Shutdown Scheduled For Stretch Of Croton-On-Hudson Homes Water Shutdown Scheduled For Stretch Of Croton-On-Hudson Homes
Water Shutdown Scheduled For Stretch Of Croton-On-Hudson Homes There will be a temporary road closure and lack of water service in Croton-on-Hudson on Thursday as crews work to replace equipment in the area. The Croton-on-Hudson Water Department will be replacing a valve along Maple Street on Oct. 4, prompting a water shut off in the area of Maple Street and Old Post Road South. The shutdown is scheduled for approximately 7 p.m. on Thursday, and should last approximately two hours. Westbound Maple Street will be closed between Grand Street and Old Post Road during the duration of the repair. Eastbound traffic will not be impacted. Officials said that …

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by Zak Failla
Monsey, NY
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Suffern To Experience Temporary Water Disruption Due To Maintenance Work Suffern To Experience Temporary Water Disruption Due To Maintenance Work
Suffern To Experience Temporary Water Disruption Due To Maintenance Work Some residents may experience discolored water on Wednesday as crews complete maintenance work on lines in Suffern. Officials in Suffern announced that beginning at approximately 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, March 28, the Village of Suffern Water Department will be performing maintenance on the Lancaster Drive booster pump station, which may lead to service delays and discolored water for several hours. Water service disruptions are expected on portions of Lancaster Drive, Sagamore Avenue and Burlington Avenue. Officials said that immediately following the repairs, water may be discolored. Anyo…

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by Zak Failla