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Police Increase Presence At Schools Amid Social Media Concerns In Hastings-On-Hudson Police Increase Presence At Schools Amid Social Media Concerns In Hastings-On-Hudson
Police Increase Presence At Schools Amid Social Media Concerns In Hastings-On-Hudson Police in a Westchester County village have increased their presence at local schools in response to concerns on social media.  The Hastings-on-Hudson Police Department announced the enhanced security measures in a statement from Chief David A. Dosin on Tuesday, Nov. 26, emphasizing that no threats have been made to the schools but that the department is taking precautions to ensure the safety of students, staff, and the community. “The safety and well-being of our children and everyone in our schools is a top priority,” Chief Dosin wrote, adding, “For this reason, we have increased po…
Substitute Teacher Gave Fake ID At Egg Harbor Township Middle School, Police Say Substitute Teacher Gave Fake ID At Egg Harbor Township Middle School, Police Say
Substitute Teacher Gave Fake ID At Egg Harbor Township Middle School, Police Say An Egg Harbor Township woman was accused of giving false identification when she arrived at a school to be a substitute teacher, authorities said. Katherine MacPherson, 35, was arrested on Monday, Sept. 9, the Egg Harbor Township Police Department said in a news release. Officers received a call from school district security about a female substitute teacher at Alder Avenue Middle School with a seemingly fraudulent teacher identification. Police arrived at the school and found the ID was fraudulent. MacPherson was taken into custody and charged. Investigators said MacPherson…
Hundreds Petition For Safety Barriers At Palisades Center Mall To Prevent Deaths By Suicide Hundreds Petition For Safety Barriers At Palisades Center Mall To Prevent Deaths By Suicide
Hundreds Petition For Safety Barriers At Palisades Center Mall To Prevent Deaths By Suicide Following the death of a 32-year-old woman who jumped from a high floor at a Hudson Valley mall, a petition has been started to urge the shopping center to add protective barriers to prevent such incidents. Related: Rockland Woman, 32, Jumps To Death From Upper Floor Of Palisades Center Mall In West Nyack The unidentified woman's death occurred in Rockland County around 2:45 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 18, at the Palisades Center Mall in West Nyack. After the news reported the suicide, Rockland County resident Shannon Harding said something had to be done. "I started the petition as a …
5-Year-Old Boy Killed In Tragic Bounce House Accident At Maryland Blue Crabs Game 5-Year-Old Boy Killed In Tragic Bounce House Accident At Maryland Blue Crabs Game
5-Year-Old Boy Killed In Tragic Bounce House Accident At Maryland Blue Crabs Game A child was killed and at least one other injured when a wind gust sent a bounce house airborne at Regency Furniture Stadium during a Southern Maryland Blue Crabs game on Friday night. Shortly after 9:20 p.m. on Aug. 2, first responders were called to the stadium during the game when the moon bounce was swept away, going approximately 15 to 20 feet in the air, causing it to fall before landing on the field, officials say. Maryland Blue Crabs Google Maps street view Charles County paramedics already stationed at the stadium for the game, as well as trainers from the team, and volunte…
Solar Eclipse: NY Prisons Will Be Locked Down During Celestial Spectacle Solar Eclipse: NY Prisons Will Be Locked Down During Celestial Spectacle
Solar Eclipse: NY Prisons Will Be Locked Down During Celestial Spectacle Among those eagerly anticipating next week’s total solar eclipse are New York’s prison inmates, but not all of them will catch the celestial spectacle. Twenty-three state prisons fall directly within the “path of totality,” meaning they will experience up to three and a half minutes of total darkness during the “Great Northern American Eclipse” on Monday afternoon, April 8. Out of precaution, all 23 of those correctional facilities will be locked down and operate on a holiday schedule, Thomas Mailey, a spokesperson for the Department of Corrections and Community Supervision (DOCCS) told Dai…
Parking Bans In Effect For These Eastern Mass Towns Ahead Of Winter Weather Parking Bans In Effect For These Eastern Mass Towns Ahead Of Winter Weather
Parking Bans In Effect For These Eastern Mass Towns Ahead Of Winter Weather Massachusetts is facing the fallout of a "significant" winter storm that is causing communities to batten down the hatches and enact parking bans.  Between four and 11 inches of heavy snow, along with hazardous travel conditions, are expected in parts of eastern Massachusetts through the weekend, according to the National Weather Service Boston.  Winter storm watch upgraded to winter storm warning generally north of I-90 with the exception of northeastern MA east of I-95 where an advisory is in effect. Advisory also in effect for areas south of I90 and west of I495 away from the coast. …
Security Tightens At Baltimore Middle School After Explosive Device Found Near Campus Security Tightens At Baltimore Middle School After Explosive Device Found Near Campus
Security Tightens At Baltimore Middle School After Explosive Device Found Near Campus The Baltimore County Public School system released a statement about the security upgrades implemented at Pine Grove Middle School after a recent scare, reports said.  On Sept. 20, the middle school was evacuated when a suspicious package was found nearby. Law enforcement's investigation reveled that two individuals placed an explosive device inside of a car parked outside the school.  The following day, Joseph Vickery, 43, and Kristen Vickery, 39, were identified as the suspects and both were arrested for CDS possession with intent to distribute, stemming from illicit drugs and a weapon …
Strong Wind Gusts Could Knock Out Power, Central Hudson Warns Strong Wind Gusts Could Knock Out Power, Central Hudson Warns
Strong Wind Gusts Could Knock Out Power, Central Hudson Warns Central Hudson Gas & Electric is cautioning customers to be prepared for potentially severe winter weather that is expected to roll through the region over the weekend. On Saturday, March 12, forecasts in the Hudson Valley are calling for a wintry mix that could bring heavy, wet snow to some areas, possibly sending tree limbs flying, toppling power lines, and downing utility poles. Related story - New Snowfall Projections Released For Storm Taking Aim On Region The utility company advised that some customers could experience service interruptions on Saturday, depending on how hard the …
'We Heard The Screaming': Dad, Kids Injured In Camelback Resort Ski Lift Accident 'We Heard The Screaming': Dad, Kids Injured In Camelback Resort Ski Lift Accident
'We Heard The Screaming': Dad, Kids Injured In Camelback Resort Ski Lift Accident A man and his two children were rushed to the hospital with serious injuries when their ski lift chair fell 15 feet to the ground at Camelback Mountain Sunday. Easton resident Dough Mackie told Fox56 he let the dad and his kids go ahead of him on the Sullivan Express lift around 3:30 p.m. Mackie was two cars away when the lift suddenly stopped, and their chair started to sway. Then, it dropped, he told the outlet: “My jaw dropped, this kid his jaw dropped," Mackie said. "And then we heard the screaming and then the two little kids were loud, I heard the little girl, I heard her." The fam…
When It’s Cold Outside, Watch Your Back When It’s Cold Outside, Watch Your Back
When It’s Cold Outside, Watch Your Back Every season brings its own set of health woes. Winter is a major culprit, wreaking havoc with cold weather, freezing temperatures, and ice and snow that can lead to all sorts of health problems from head to toe and everything in between. This winter, if you’re spending a lot of time indoors amid the COVID-19 pandemic, you may want to grab your snowshoes, cross country skis or ice skates or just take a walk. And if you’re feeling cooped up inside, you may actually look forward to shoveling snow or chopping through a sheet of ice. As a pain specialist, many of the patients I see during the w…
Stop & Shop Launches Pickup Service At Sparta Store Stop & Shop Launches Pickup Service At Sparta Store
Stop & Shop Launches Pickup Service At Sparta Store Sparta Stop & Shop customers can now select their groceries online and pick up their order from the comfort of their own vehicle. The Town Center Drive location now offers the Pickup service with alterations for customer and associate safety. The service requires a minimum order of $30 and charges a fee of $2.95. Once customers choose their groceries online or via the Stop & Shop app, they simple arrive at the selected store during their pickup time, open the trunk of their vehicle and wait for an associate to drop them off. “We’re excited to offer our customers the …
COVID-19: ICYMI - Here's When Masks Or Cloth Face Coverings Are Required To Be Worn In CT COVID-19: ICYMI - Here's When Masks Or Cloth Face Coverings Are Required To Be Worn In CT
Covid-19: ICYMI - Here's When Masks Or Cloth Face Coverings Are Required To Be Worn In CT An executive order signed by Gov. Ned Lamont will require cloth face coverings to be worn in public wherever close contact is unavoidable. It goes into effect at 8 p.m. on Monday, April 20. In addition, Lamont ordered a further postponement of Connecticut's presidential primary. It's now been moved to Tuesday, Aug. 11. Here are details of the order on face coverings: "Cloth face coverings or higher level of protection required in public wherever close contact is unavoidable: Effective at 8 p.m. on April 20, 2020, any person in a public place in Connecticut who is unable to or do…
COVID-19: DeCicco & Sons' Eight Area Stores Schedules Some Sunday Closures To Give Staff Rest COVID-19: DeCicco & Sons' Eight Area Stores Schedules Some Sunday Closures To Give Staff Rest
Covid-19: DeCicco & Sons' Eight Area Stores Schedules Some Sunday Closures To Give Staff Rest A popular grocery store chain is going to begin closing its eight stores in Westchester and Putnam counties on Sundays amid the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic in order to give their staff time off to rest and spend time with their families. All DeCicco & Sons stores, including locally in Brewster, Ardsley, Armonk, Harrison, Larchmont, Millwood, Pelham, and Somers, will begin the Sunday closures on Sunday, April 19 and again on Sunday, April 26, when they will reconsider the practice. A lot of behind the scenes efforts take place every day to make sure the stores are extra clean a…
COVID-19: Stop & Shop Requires All CT Associates To Wear Masks While Working COVID-19: Stop & Shop Requires All CT Associates To Wear Masks While Working
Covid-19: Stop & Shop Requires All CT Associates To Wear Masks While Working Stop & Shop has officially mandated that all store associates must wear masks while working as the state contributes to combat the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. Related story - COVID-19: CT Order Will Mandate Masks, Face Cloth In Public When Unable To Social Distance As of Wednesday, April 15, the grocery store-giant announced that until further notice, all employees will wear masks at all times “as an added step to make its stores even safer.” According to the company, Stop & Shop has distributed masks to all store associates, which they are encouraged to wear.…
Extreme Sports – How Young Athletes Can Stay Safe Extreme Sports – How Young Athletes Can Stay Safe
Extreme Sports – How Young Athletes Can Stay Safe Action sports have captured the attention of an increasing number of athletes who are looking to push the limits. Along with the sense of adventure and creativity, the inherent danger with action sports is part of the draw for many young athletes, who may consider themselves adrenaline junkies! Whether mountain biking, skateboarding, rock climbing, snowboarding/skiing, surfing or doing parkour, there is something about the risk that makes every success more rewarding. As with any athlete, the goal is to continually push oneself to go bigger, faster and higher!   Despite the known r…
Police Will Have Increased Presence At Yonkers Theaters For Release Of 'The Joker' Movie Police Will Have Increased Presence At Yonkers Theaters For Release Of 'The Joker' Movie
Police Will Have Increased Presence At Yonkers Theaters For Release Of 'The Joker' Movie As the much-anticipated movie, "The Joker," hits theaters across the country, the Yonkers Police will join other departments across the region with an increased presence at local theaters. The department said movier-goers can expect to see an increased presence at local theatres over the weekend. Although the department said they have no indication of any specific threat, out of an abundance of caution and for the safety of residents, police officers will be assigned to and or conducting directed patrols at the Ridge Hill, Cross County, and Alamo Drafthouse theater locations, the department…
Here's When Mets' New Ban On Backpacks At Citi Field Will Start Here's When Mets' New Ban On Backpacks At Citi Field Will Start
Here's When Mets' New Ban On Backpacks At Citi Field Will Start Beginning soon, peanuts and Cracker Jack will still be featured at Citi Field, but backpacks will be banned. In an effort to enhance safety and expedite efforts to get into the ballpark, New York Met officials announced on Friday that beginning on Monday, May 20, backpacks will be banned from the stadium. Fans will still be able to bring purses, tote, drawstring and messenger bags, and soft-sided coolers that don't exceed 16-by-16-by-8 inches to the field. The team noted that exceptions will be made for backpacks used for medical reasons. Backpacks purchased inside Citi Field during th…
Thousands Still Without Power In Dutchess Thousands Still Without Power In Dutchess
Thousands Still Without Power In Dutchess Electric service was restored to more than half of the nearly 110,000 customers impacted by the storm, though strong winds continue to impact the region, according to Central Hudson. As of 7 a.m. Saturday, approximately 53,000 customers remained without electric service in nearly 1,200 individual damage locations, following a damaging Nor’easter that brought soaking rains, sustained winds, powerful wind gusts and nearly two feet of heavy, wet snow to some northern areas. Remaining power outages in the most heavily impacted areas are 24,000 in Dutchess County, 19,000 in Greene County and 10,…
State Troopers Plan Super Bowl Sunday Enforcement State Troopers Plan Super Bowl Sunday Enforcement
State Troopers Plan Super Bowl Sunday Enforcement Connecticut State Troopers across the state prepare for Super Bowl Sunday, which is one of the biggest and most entertaining national sporting events in the United States. On Sunday, Feb. 4, friends and families will gather to watch the “big game”, and to enjoy the festivities surrounding the game. Parties and gatherings can make Super Bowl Sunday one of the year’s most dangerous days on the roads and highways of our state due to impaired driving-related accidents.  The busy holiday season is past, but Super Bowl Sunday is an ‘unofficial’ holiday in the U.S. Troopers urge all Connecticut r…