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Man Charged With DWI After Hitting Police Car On Sprain Brook Parkway MOUNT PLEASANT, N.Y. -- An Ossining man was charged with driving while intoxicated after he allegedly struck the rear of a police vehicle on the Sprain Brook Parkway, according to New York State Police. On Nov. 23, at approximately 8 p.m., troopers were performing traffic control following a crash that occurred on the parkway, police said. Despite having the patrol vehicle's emergency lights activated, Robert J. Weyrauch, 59, reportedly failed to move over to the right lane and allegedly he subsequently struck the rear of the police vehicle, according to police. Further investigation repor…

by Donna Christopher

11/30/2015

News

Organizers Hit Pause On Bridgeport's 2016 Gathering Of The Vibes BRIDGEPORT, Conn. -- The Gathering of the Vibes storied music festival is taking a year off in 2016 after running for 20 years, the past 11 in Seaside Park in Bridgeport.The news came in a letter Friday from founder Ken Hays posted on the festival's website. "As you know, we pour our hearts and souls into producing this 'rare & different' festival, but after a seemingly never-ending amount of thought and deliberation between myself and those closest to me, I’ve made the decision not to move forward with Gathering of the Vibes in 2016," he said in the post. The decision to take…

by Donna Christopher

11/30/2015

Police & Fire

Fewer Accidents, DUIs Over Thanksgiving, Connecticut State Police Say FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- The number of car accidents, drunken driving arrests and hazardous moving violations declined over the Thanksgiving holiday this year, Connecticut State Police said.But speeding arrests and seat belt violations increased over 2014, state police said. The final Connecticut State Police holiday statistics for the Thanksgiving Holiday operation, from 12:01 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 25, to 11:59 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 29, are: Speeding arrests: 1,204 Seat belt violations: 432 Other Hazardous Moving Violations, (unsafe lane change, following too closely, cellphone usage, texti…

by Donna Christopher

11/30/2015

Business

Dutchess County, Groups, Businesses Take Part In Abilities First Expo POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. -- Several Dutchess County departments joined community groups and local businesses at last week's Abilities First Expo at Dutchess Community College.The first-ever Abilities Expo event highlighted services and resources available to adults and children with disabilities throughout the Hudson Valley. Organized by Poughkeepsie-based Abilities First, the event was supported by state and local governments, regional non-profits and agencies involved in enhancing the lives of those with specail needs. An adaptive playground for people in wheelchairs and sports league were show…

by Donna Christopher

11/30/2015

News

White Plains Could See Rain Through Wednesday Night WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. – Get your umbrellas ready, Westchester. There is a 50 percent chance of rain overnight Monday, with rain expected to continue through the overnight hours Wednesday, according to the National Weather Service. On Tuesday there is an 80 percent chance of precipitation. Showers have the ability to produce precipitation amounts between a tenth and a quarter of an inch possible. High temperatures will be near 48 degrees. East winds will be around 9 miles per hour. Rain will likely continue Tuesday night, with a steady temperature around 48 degrees. Northeast winds will …

by Donna Christopher

11/30/2015

News

Putnam Could See Rain Through Wednesday Night PUTNAM COUNTY, N.Y. – Get your umbrellas ready, Putnam. There is a 50 percent chance of rain overnight Monday, with rain expected to continue through the overnight hours Wednesday, according to the National Weather Service. On Tuesday there is an 80 percent chance of precipitation. Showers have the ability to produce precipitation amounts between a tenth and a quarter of an inch possible. High temperatures will be near 48 degrees. East winds will be around 9 miles per hour. Rain will likely continue Tuesday night, with a steady temperature around 48 degrees. Northeast winds will be between…

by Donna Christopher

11/30/2015

News

Dutchess Could See Rain Through Wednesday Night DUTCHESS COUNTY, N.Y. – Get your umbrellas ready, Dutchess. There is a 50 percent chance of rain overnight Monday, with rain expected to continue through the overnight hours Wednesday, according to the National Weather Service. On Tuesday there is an 80 percent chance of precipitation. Showers have the ability to produce precipitation amounts between a tenth and a quarter of an inch possible. High temperatures will be near 48 degrees. East winds will be around 9 miles per hour. Rain will likely continue Tuesday night, with a steady temperature around 48 degrees. Northeast winds will be bet…

by Donna Christopher

11/30/2015

News

Rockland Could See Rain Through Wednesday Night ROCKLAND COUNTY, N.Y. – Get your umbrellas ready, Rockland. There is a 50 percent chance of rain overnight Monday, with rain expected to continue through the overnight hours Wednesday, according to the National Weather Service. On Tuesday there is an 80 percent chance of precipitation. Showers have the ability to produce precipitation amounts between a tenth and a quarter of an inch possible. High temperatures will be near 48 degrees. East winds will be around 9 miles per hour. Rain will likely continue Tuesday night, with a steady temperature around 48 degrees. Northeast winds will be bet…

by Donna Christopher

11/30/2015

News

SUV Crashes Into Monsey Tour Bus In Hillcrest HILLCREST, N.Y. -- The hit-and-run driver who reportedly crashed a White Suzuki SUV into a Monsey Tours bus overnight is being sought, according to reports. The SUV driver reportedly left the location of the Route 45 crash near Williams Avenue and Tioken after hitting the bus head first early Monday at approximately 2:43 a.m., says News 12. The driver of the bus suffered minor injuries and was transported to the hospital, the report says. Here's the News 12 report.

by Donna Christopher

11/30/2015

Business

New Seasonal Shops Debut At Ridge Hill YONKERS, N.Y. -- Two new seasonal shops recently opened at Ridge Hill Westchester, a shopping and dining center in Yonkers On Power Boards at 63 Market St. is a developer of self-balancing, motorized scooters and Go! Calendars, Games and Toys at 32 Second St. sells calendars, toys, games, puzzles and gifts. Ridge Hill offers “Adventure to Santa” with visits scheduled online. There is weekday availability for walk-ups until 4 p.m. on Fridays. Visit Ridge Hill online here.

by Donna Christopher

11/30/2015

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