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Mystery Drones Over Westchester: County Executive, Feds Pushes For Answers Mystery Drones Over Westchester: County Executive, Feds Pushes For Answers
Mystery Drones Over Westchester: County Executive, Feds Pushes For Answers Westchester County Executive George Latimer is calling on the federal government to take action and provide answers after a series of mysterious drone sightings in the region have sparked fear and confusion among residents. In a letter addressed to President Joe Biden and read aloud during a press conference on Monday, Dec. 16, Latimer highlighted growing public concern following recent incidents, including one that temporarily shut down Stewart International Airport in Orange County on Friday, Dec. 13, and raised anxieties about safety at Westchester County Airport.  “I have spok…
Loaded Guns Found At Two PA Airport Checkpoints On Same Day: TSA Loaded Guns Found At Two PA Airport Checkpoints On Same Day: TSA
Loaded Guns Found At Two PA Airport Checkpoints On Same Day: TSA TSA officers intercepted loaded firearms at Harrisburg International Airport and Pittsburgh International Airport on Monday, Dec. 16, delaying travelers at both checkpoints, officials announced. At Harrisburg International Airport, a Lancaster man was caught with a loaded 9mm handgun containing 13 bullets in his carry-on bag. TSA officers halted the screening process until police arrived, removed the weapon, and cited the man on a weapons charge. The firearm was returned to the passenger’s vehicle before he resumed his travels, TSA said. Meanwhile, at Pittsburgh International Airport, TSA o…
West Chester Man Caught With Loaded Gun At Philly International Airport: TSA West Chester Man Caught With Loaded Gun At Philly International Airport: TSA
West Chester Man Caught With Loaded Gun At Philly International Airport: TSA A West Chester man was arrested at Philadelphia International Airport after TSA officers discovered a loaded handgun in his carry-on bag on Monday, Dec. 9. The .38-caliber revolver, which was loaded with six bullets, was intercepted at a checkpoint by X-ray. An additional nine bullets were also found, bringing the total to 15, TSA officials said. Police confiscated the firearm and arrested the man on weapons charges, authorities added. The man faces federal financial penalties expected to reach thousands of dollars, TSA said. “It is disappointing to continue to see travelers bring their f…
Ashford Man Busted With Loaded Gun at Bradley Airport In Carry-On Bag: Police Ashford Man Busted With Loaded Gun at Bradley Airport In Carry-On Bag: Police
Ashford Man Busted With Loaded Gun at Bradley Airport In Carry-On Bag: Police A Connecticut man was arrested at Bradley International Airport TSA agents found a loaded handgun in his carry-on bag at a TSA security checkpoint, authorities said.  Jason Hines, 38, of Ashford in Windham County, was stopped around 4:30 a.m. when TSA officers found the pistol in his bookbag during routine screening, Connecticut State Police said. The gun was loaded with nine rounds of 9mm ammunition in the magazine. Hines told troopers he had forgotten the firearm was in his bag when he arrived at the Windsor Locks airport. Officials arrested him without incident, and authorities char…
Surprise Storm Could Follow Sunny Skies In NJ, PA: Forecasters Surprise Storm Could Follow Sunny Skies In NJ, PA: Forecasters
Surprise Storm Could Follow Sunny Skies In NJ, PA: Forecasters A powerful storm system is expected to move through the region following a day of idyllic weather in New Jersey and Pennsylvania on Sunday, April 14, forecasters say. Most of Sunday will be sunny with a high near 72, but come nighttime, the weather is expected to take a drastic turn, according to the National Weather Service. The storm will make its way to the Northeast from the Midwest during the afternoon hours, the greatest threat being wind gusts up to 50 or 60 mph and downpours. AccuWeather is warning travelers, noting the trek home from weekend trips could be a treacherous one. Mond…
Man Tries To Sneak 'Smoking Gun' Onto Plane At Boston Logan Airport: TSA Man Tries To Sneak 'Smoking Gun' Onto Plane At Boston Logan Airport: TSA
Man Tries To Sneak 'Smoking Gun' Onto Plane At Boston Logan Airport: TSA A 23-year-old man packing a hookah that looked like a teal-color pistol had it confiscated by TSA agents when he tried to carry it onto a plane at Boston Logan International Airport on Thursday, May 25.  Yesterday @TSA officers @BostonLogan detected this replica pistol hookah during security screening. This smoking gun never made it onto the aircraft! #travelfail pic.twitter.com/NPUijkRygy — TSA_NewEngland (@TSA_NewEngland) May 26, 2023 The man told agents he'd taken it onto planes in his carry-on luggage in the past, but they thought he was blowing smoke.  Replica pistols — smokeable …
All New York Construction-Related Closures Paused For Memorial Day Weekend All New York Construction-Related Closures Paused For Memorial Day Weekend
All New York Construction-Related Closures Paused For Memorial Day Weekend Lane closures due to construction will be temporarily paused across New York State in the hopes of easing travel over Memorial Day weekend. On Thursday, May 25, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced that temporary lane closures on New York State highways will be paused to accommodate holiday travel. The construction will be suspended starting at 6 a.m. on Friday, May 26, and will last through 6 a.m. on Tuesday, May 30. "Memorial Day marks the unofficial start of the summer season, and New Yorkers across the state will be hitting the road to enjoy time with friends and family," Governor Hochul said…
Samurai Sai Swords Seized By TSA Agents From Bag At BWI Airport Samurai Sai Swords Seized By TSA Agents From Bag At BWI Airport
Samurai Sai Swords Seized By TSA Agents From Bag At BWI Airport TSA agents at Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) made a curious find as a would-be traveler attempted to slip through security with a specialty weapon in their bag. Officials say that officials at the airport stopped a traveler over the holiday weekend when agents found martial arts sai swords inside a carry-on bag that is not permitted. The @TSA team at @BWI_Airport stopped a traveler who tried to bring these marital arts sai swords through the checkpoint yesterday. After being told they could not go past the checkpoint, he voluntarily abandoned them wit…
Traveler Caught With Loaded Gun Stored In Carry-On At Dulles Airport Said It Wasn't His: TSA Traveler Caught With Loaded Gun Stored In Carry-On At Dulles Airport Said It Wasn't His: TSA
Traveler Caught With Loaded Gun Stored In Carry-On At Dulles Airport Said It Wasn't His: TSA A traveler at Washington Dulles International Airport claimed the loaded handgun that TSA officers found stored inside his carry-on bag wasn't his, authorities said. The .22 caliber handgun was discovered in the Mount Solon, VA man's bag after the checkpoint X-ray machine alerted officers to take a closer look on Thursday, Nov. 17, TSA spokeswoman Lisa Farbstein said. The gun was loaded with four bullets, she said. The man told officials that the gun did not belong to him and he did not know how it managed to find its way into his carry-on bag, according to Farbstein. Police con…
Three Americans Found Dead In Mexico City AirBnb Three Americans Found Dead In Mexico City AirBnb
Three Americans Found Dead In Mexico City AirBnb Three Americans were found dead under unknown circumstances at an Airbnb in Mexico City, multiple news outlets are reporting. Local police found the bodies of Kandace Florence and Jordan Marshall, both 28 and of Virginia Beach, and Courtez Hall, 33, of New Orleans, LA, at their vacation rental on Oct. 30, WAVY first reported. According to the city prosecutor's office, security guards mentioned smelling gas, leading authorities to believe their deaths were possibly caused by carbon monoxide poisoning, Bloomberg reports.  However, the investigation remains ongoing, and the&nbs…
Oopsie, Wrong Bag: Long Island Woman Stopped At JFK Packin' 400 Bullets Oopsie, Wrong Bag: Long Island Woman Stopped At JFK Packin' 400 Bullets
Oopsie, Wrong Bag: Long Island Woman Stopped At JFK Packin' 400 Bullets Bullets over the Belt Parkway? A Long Island woman said she accidentally grabbed the wrong bag and ended up trying to carry 400 rounds of ammo onto a flight at JFK Airport, authorities said. The various rounds -- 12-gauge, .308-caliber, .223-caliber and 9mm -- were packed in nine boxes and included ammunition for shotguns and handguns, TSA Spokesperson Lisa Farbstein said Transportation Security Administration officers stopped the Hicksville woman and notified Port Authority police, who confiscated the ammunition and gave her a summons. The unidentified woman reportedly told them she'd mi…
Man Recalls NJ BF's Final Moments On Notoriously Dangerous Hawaiian Beach 'Lumadie' Man Recalls NJ BF's Final Moments On Notoriously Dangerous Hawaiian Beach 'Lumadie'
Man Recalls NJ BF's Final Moments On Notoriously Dangerous Hawaiian Beach 'Lumadie' "I love my family. I don't want to die." Those were some of the last words spoken by New Jersey’s Matthew Preziose moments before being swept out to sea by the heavy currents on a beach in Hawaii last weekend — never to be seen again. The irony of it all is that his boyfriend, Nick Slawinski, said he’d never seen Preziose, 25, of Middletown, happier than he was that week. The couple chose Lumahai beach in Kauai to visit particularly because of its rave reviews both from tour guides and Google, 26-year-old Slawinski, of Riverside, said. Little did they know, the site is known as a dangerou…
NY Officials Urge Caution As Storm Expected To Bring Snow, Freezing Rain NY Officials Urge Caution As Storm Expected To Bring Snow, Freezing Rain
NY Officials Urge Caution As Storm Expected To Bring Snow, Freezing Rain New York state officials are urging residents to prepare as a winter storm is expected to bring snow and freezing rain to parts of the state. The storm is set to impact the region beginning the night of Thursday, Feb. 3, through Friday, Feb. 4.  Gov. Kathy Hochul said the Hudson Valley and downstate regions are expected to see freezing rain and icy conditions. She said parts of the Hudson Valley region may receive up to four inches of snow and up to two-tenths of an inch of ice. Parts of Central New York, the Southern Tier and the Finger Lakes could receive as much as 18 inches of sno…
High Wind Warning: Damaging Gusts Up To 70 MPH Could Cause Widespread Power Outages High Wind Warning: Damaging Gusts Up To 70 MPH Could Cause Widespread Power Outages
High Wind Warning: Damaging Gusts Up To 70 MPH Could Cause Widespread Power Outages A High Wind Warning is in effect for the potent post-Easter Storm that will hit the area. The warning starts at 6 a.m. on Monday, April 13 and lasts until 6 p.m. Monday. Sustained winds to 40 to 45 miles per hour and gusts up to 70 miles per hour could cause widespread power outages, the National Weather Service said. The overnight low temperature will hold steady in the mid 50s as a surge of mild air arrives ahead of the storm system. Rain is expected to start just before daybreak on Monday, with thunderstorm activity beginning around 9 a.m. Even sturdy and well-secured tent struct…
Storm Will Start As Snow Before Changing To Wintry Mix, Causing Potentially Hazardous Travel Storm Will Start As Snow Before Changing To Wintry Mix, Causing Potentially Hazardous Travel
Storm Will Start As Snow Before Changing To Wintry Mix, Causing Potentially Hazardous Travel The weekend winter storm that will start as snow will turn to ice and rain, creating potentially hazardous travel conditions. The entire region is expected to see snowfall sometime after 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 18. Areas south of I-287 in New York and the Merritt Parkway in Connecticut will see a changeover to a wintry mix of snow, sleet and rain late in the afternoon and then all rain after 8 p.m. Saturday, according to the National Weather Service. Farther north and inland, the changeover from snow to a wintry mix is expected to come several hours later. The entire region will see ra…
Snow Squalls Could Cause Hazardous Travel Conditions, National Weather Service Warns Snow Squalls Could Cause Hazardous Travel Conditions, National Weather Service Warns
Snow Squalls Could Cause Hazardous Travel Conditions, National Weather Service Warns Skies have cleared following a complex storm that brought mainly a wintry mix and ice to the region, but don't let the sunny start to the day on Wednesday, Dec. 18 fool you. A few snow squalls are possible in the afternoon into the evening. The squalls could produce brief significant reductions in visibility, higher winds and a quick coating of snow, causing potentially hazardous travel conditions, the National Weather Service warned in a Hazardous Weather Statement issued Wednesday morning. The high temperature will be in the mid 30s with wind out of the west between 10…
Projected Snowfall Totals Increase For Powerful Storm System That Will Sweep Through Area Projected Snowfall Totals Increase For Powerful Storm System That Will Sweep Through Area
Projected Snowfall Totals Increase For Powerful Storm System That Will Sweep Through Area This story has been updated. Projected snowfall totals have increased for the powerful storm that will bring a mix of snow, sleet and freezing rain to the region. The storm will arrive Monday night, Dec. 16 and continue through Tuesday evening, Dec. 17. A total of 3 inches of accumulation is now predicted for areas north of I-287 in New York and the Merritt Parkway in Connecticut, according to the National Weather Service in projections released late Monday afternoon. A total of 2 inches of snowfall is predicted for Southern Westchester and Southern Fairfield County. (See first i…
State Of Emergency Includes Ulster, Six Other NY Counties State Of Emergency Includes Ulster, Six Other NY Counties
State Of Emergency Includes Ulster, Six Other NY Counties A state of emergency has been declared by Gov. Andrew Cuomo for seven New York counties, including Ulster, as a winter storm continues to impact the region. Cuomo made the announcement on Monday, Dec. 2, as the storm dumped eight to 12-inches of snow in some regions, including the Mid-Hudson.  In addition to Ulster, the state of emergency includes Albany, Columbia, Greene, Rensselaer, Schenectady, and Saratoga counties. The governor has also activated 300 members of the National Guard to assist with snow removal and clean-up operations.  New Yorkers planning to travel throughout Monday a…
Here Are Latest Projected Snowfall Totals For Nor'easter That Will Slam Area Here Are Latest Projected Snowfall Totals For Nor'easter That Will Slam Area
Here Are Latest Projected Snowfall Totals For Nor'easter That Will Slam Area Click here for an updated story - Storm Watch: Here Are Latest Projections For Snow, Ice, Rain Accumulations, Timing A slow-moving major Nor'easter will dump mixed precipitation along with heavy snow at times, creating dangerous and difficult travel for both those heading home from Thanksgiving on Sunday, Dec. 1 and those headed back to work on Monday, Dec. 2. Winter Storm Watches, in effect from 7 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 1 until 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 2, now cover Northern Westchester, Putnam, Dutchess, Rockland, Orange, Ulster and Sullivan counties in New York and Northern Fairfield and L…
Morris Plains Man Had Loaded Gun In His Carry-On At Newark Airport: TSA Morris Plains Man Had Loaded Gun In His Carry-On At Newark Airport: TSA
Morris Plains Man Had Loaded Gun In His Carry-On At Newark Airport: TSA A Morris Plains man headed to Florida was arrested at Newark Liberty International Airport Monday when a loaded gun was found in his carry-on luggage, the Transportation Security Administration said in a statement.  The 22-caliber handgun was detected by X-ray at a security checkpoint in Terminal C. It was loaded with four bullets, the TSA said.  The man, whose identity was not immediately available, was arrested by Port Authority police.  It was the 11th gun found at a Newark Airport security checkpoint so far this year. Passengers can travel with firearms in checked b…
Roadwork Alert: Single-, Double-Lane Closures Set For I-684 Stretch Until Further Notice Roadwork Alert: Single-, Double-Lane Closures Set For I-684 Stretch Until Further Notice
Roadwork Alert: Single-, Double-Lane Closures Set For I-684 Stretch Until Further Notice The New York State Department of Transportation is warning motorists of the various upcoming single- and double-lane closures on Interstate 684 in Northern Westchester. The Department says that various single- and double-lane closures are scheduled for I-684 northbound and southbound between Exit 4 (Route 172) and Exit 6 (NY Route 35) in the Westchester County town of Bedford. The closures start from Monday, Aug. 26 at 9 p.m. to Tuesday, Aug. 27 at 5 a.m. and will continue overnight except on Fridays and Saturdays until further notice while crews perform construction activities, weather per…
Young Doctor From Kearny Falls To His Death On Vacation In Spain Young Doctor From Kearny Falls To His Death On Vacation In Spain
Young Doctor From Kearny Falls To His Death On Vacation In Spain A GoFundMe campaign has been started on behalf of Daniel "Dannyboy" Sirovich, a Kearny native who died Wednesday while vacationing on Ibiza off the southern coast of Spain.  He and his fiance Kristi Kelly had been climbing Pedrera de Cala d’Hort when he slipped and plunged more than 80 feet, loved ones said. He was 34 years old.  An off-duty nurse who happened to be at the scene attempted to treat him for his injuries, but he was already dead, according to published reports.  A Rutgers University grad, he was scheduled to begin work in Boston after a stint at a med…
Winter Storm Warning: Projected Snowfall Totals Increase For Major Storm Winter Storm Warning: Projected Snowfall Totals Increase For Major Storm
Winter Storm Warning: Projected Snowfall Totals Increase For Major Storm Projected snowfall totals have been increased for the major, quick-moving storm that will sweep through the area and cause hazardous conditions for those traveling Sunday night into the Monday morning commute. It is now expected to bring about 7 inches of accumulation to the region. (See first image above.) A Winter Storm Watch will be in effect from 1 p.m. Sunday, March 3 until 7 a.m. Monday, March 4. Sunday will start off partly sunny before clouds roll in on a day in which the high temperature will be around 40 degrees. There's a 50-50 chance of rain early in the afternoo…
Dangerous Cold: New Yorkers Urged To Take Caution Ahead Of Arctic Blast, Frigid Temps Dangerous Cold: New Yorkers Urged To Take Caution Ahead Of Arctic Blast, Frigid Temps
Dangerous Cold: New Yorkers Urged To Take Caution Ahead Of Arctic Blast, Frigid Temps With temperatures ready to plunge, New York officials are warning the region to be ready to brave the cold. Several weather systems moving through the state will bring ice-cold temperatures and frigid temperatures. The Arctic blast expected to strike has prompted New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo to take emergency measures. Cuomo said that he has “directed a Level 3 activation of the State Emergency Operations Center in order to prepare for and assist with any potential emergency response activities.” Area residents are also being warned that there will be an increased risk of travel during the w…
Eye On The Storms: Here's The Latest On Back-To-Back Rounds Of Snowfall Eye On The Storms: Here's The Latest On Back-To-Back Rounds Of Snowfall
Eye On The Storms: Here's The Latest On Back-To-Back Rounds Of Snowfall Old Man Winter is about to wake up from his nap. Get set for back-to-back storms that will make it look and feel like it really is the middle of January. The first storm will come overnight Thursday night into Friday morning with widespread 1 to 4 inches of accumulation, with the higher amounts farther north. For the latest snowfall projections, see the third image above. Travel will be hazardous due to poor visibility and snow-covered roads, particularly across the interior for the Friday morning commute, the National Weather Service said.  Snow is expected to arrive around 11 …
White Christmas? There's Now A Chance Of Snow: Here's When, How Much We Could Get White Christmas? There's Now A Chance Of Snow: Here's When, How Much We Could Get
White Christmas? There's Now A Chance Of Snow: Here's When, How Much We Could Get It's beginning to look like we could have a White Christmas. There's now at least a chance for it. After earlier forecasts predicted clear skies through Tuesday, Dec. 25, the latest models released Saturday morning show there's now a chance for snow Sunday night into Christmas Eve, Monday, Dec. 24. Saturday, Dec. 22 has started out mainly cloudy, but there will be gradual clearing with mostly sunny skies in the afternoon and a high in the mid-40s. It will be windy with gusts up to 30 mph. Sunday, Dec. 23 will be much colder with partly sunny skies and a high in the mid-30s, but the wind-c…
Dividing Line: Snow, Ice Farther North, Rain For Rest Of Area Dividing Line: Snow, Ice Farther North, Rain For Rest Of Area
Dividing Line: Snow, Ice Farther North, Rain For Rest Of Area A wet, raw day will bring a mixed bag of precipitation to the area Sunday through the overnight into Monday. Areas farther north will see a wintry mix of snow, sleet and freezing rain while southern areas will see rain.  A look at the dividing line between rain (green) and a wintry mix (pink) appears in the first image above. North of I-84, precipitation will transition to mainly snow this evening before tapering off overnight. Amounts will be light but will be enough to make surfaces slick. Motorists should allow extra time for travel today and keep in mind that any untreat…
Weekend Washout? We'll See Warmer Temps, Plenty Of Rain Weekend Washout? We'll See Warmer Temps, Plenty Of Rain
Weekend Washout? We'll See Warmer Temps, Plenty Of Rain Light snow followed by temperatures hovering around the freezing mark resulted in black ice conditions in portions of the area during the Friday morning commute. Hazardous travel is possible, especially on bridges and overpasses, the National Weather Service said in a Special Weather Statement issued just before 6:30 a.m. But temperatures will steadily rise and Friday will be one of the warmest days in a while, with a high in the upper-40s. Friday will also mark the start of a stretch of rainy weather. There is a chance of light rain or drizzle Friday morning through late in the afternoon…
Storm Watch: Here's The Latest As Nor'easter Takes Aim, Schools Announce Early Dismissals Storm Watch: Here's The Latest As Nor'easter Takes Aim, Schools Announce Early Dismissals
Storm Watch: Here's The Latest As Nor'easter Takes Aim, Schools Announce Early Dismissals Click here for an updated story: Projected Accumulations For Nor'easter Increase Again; Gusty Winds Could Cause Power Outages A Nor'easter roaring into the area Thursday afternoon will bring a mix of rain, sleet and the first accumulating snowfall of the season in a rare pre-Thanksgiving winter storm. School districts throughout the area have been announcing early dismissals during the early morning hours Thursday.  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.&…
Israeli Traveler Who May Have Exposed Newark Airport To Measles Went To Rockland County Israeli Traveler Who May Have Exposed Newark Airport To Measles Went To Rockland County
Israeli Traveler Who May Have Exposed Newark Airport To Measles Went To Rockland County People at Newark Liberty Airport may have been exposed to the measles last month by a passenger from Israel who continued traveling to Rockland County, New York, state health officials said. The passenger from Tel Aviv, Israel arrived at Terminal B and may have visited other parts of the airport between 5:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. on Sept. 28, the New Jersey Health Department said. The passenger then went to Rockland County, New York. Symptoms may not develop until Oct. 19 and may include: Rash, high fever, cough, runny nose and red, watery eyes, and can cause serious complications such as pne…
Bed Bug Infestation Reported On Air India Flights From Newark Bed Bug Infestation Reported On Air India Flights From Newark
Bed Bug Infestation Reported On Air India Flights From Newark Passengers on multiple Air India flights out of Newark Liberty International Airport are reporting an infestation of bed bugs in the aircraft seats. Among them Pravin Tonsekar, who sat in the business class seats for a 17-hour flight Tuesday with his wife and kids. "All our seats infested with bed bugs," he said in a Tweet. "Sir , have heard of bed bugs on trains but shocked to experience on our maharaja and that too business." Air India replied with an apology. On Wednesday, Twitter user @roscrow reported bed bug bites all over his wife and kids' bodies after a flight…