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Metro-North Will Get $2.6 Billion For Upgrades Metro-North Will Get $2.6 Billion For Upgrades
Metro-North Will Get $2.6 Billion For Upgrades WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- Metro-North is slated to receive $2.6 billion from the Metropolitan Transportation Authority to make upgrades to its infrastructure, including trains cars and stations, according to lohud.com The project will develop over the next five years, says lohud.com Here's the full story
Fairfield Man Charged With Waving Machete At Motorist In Road Rage Incident Fairfield Man Charged With Waving Machete At Motorist In Road Rage Incident
Fairfield Man Charged With Waving Machete At Motorist In Road Rage Incident FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- A Fairfield man was charged with threatening another driver with a machete in a road rage incident while driving on the Wilbur Cross Parkway, according to State Police. A driver on Route 15 called 911 at about 5:45 p.m. Monday, Oct. 26, and said he was being followed by a white SUV with the driver screaming at him from his moving vehicle and waiving a large machete toward him and out the window, State Police said. Several units responded as the white SUV followed the caller on Route 15 from Meriden to Exit 59 in New Haven. According to police, the driver of the white S…
Paul A. Minigiello, 55, Danbury Artist, Designer Paul A. Minigiello, 55, Danbury Artist, Designer
Paul A. Minigiello, 55, Danbury Artist, Designer DANBURY, Conn. – Paul A. Minigiello, an artist and designer from Danbury, died Monday, Oct. 19. He was 55. Minigiello was a freelance art director and graphic artist. He belonged to the New York City Police Auxiliary and was also an active member of the Cultural Alliance of Western Connecticut in Danbury.  Locally, he completed design work for such organizations as the Ridgefield Theater Barn and the Cultural Alliance of Western Connecticut, while notable clients when he was an art director for Simon & Schuster included Hilary Clinton and Stephen King, according to The News-Times. He w…
Man Charged With Murder In Shooting, Westchester DA Says Man Charged With Murder In Shooting, Westchester DA Says
Man Charged With Murder In Shooting, Westchester DA Says GREENBURGH, N.Y. -- The Westchester County District Attorney has charged a Greenburgh man with the Aug. 25 car shooting that left one man dead and another seriously injured in Yonkers. Westchester DA Janet DiFiore announced that Dontae Degree, 29, of 57 Town Green Drive, Greenburgh, was arraigned Tuesday, Oct. 27 on an indictment charging him with one count of murder in the second degree, a class “A” felony, one count of attempted murder in the second degree, a class “B” felony, one count of assault in the first degree, a class “B” felony, and one count of criminal possession of a weapon in …
Heavy Tropical Rains Headed To Stamford Heavy Tropical Rains Headed To Stamford
Heavy Tropical Rains Headed To Stamford FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- The remnants of what was once the powerful Hurricane Patricia will bring tropical downpours to Fairfield County by Wednesday.  The National Weather Service's forecast is calling for rain, with possible thunderstorms and fog, over the next two days with rainfall totals of more than 2 inches possible. Rain is expected to begin across Fairfield County overnight into Wednesday, when rain is expected to be heavy at times. . Rain will continue into Wednesday evening, with thunderstorms possible. The storms could produce heavy rainfall and areas of fog overnight into Th…
Heavy Rain Headed To Bergenfield Heavy Rain Headed To Bergenfield
Heavy Rain Headed To Bergenfield BERGENFIELD, N.J. -- The National Weather forecast calls for rain, possibly thunderstorms and fog for the next two days. Tuesday calls for a 30 percent chance of rain overnight into Wednesday, when rain is expected to be heavy at times into Wednesday evening. Wednesday rainfall amounts between one-half and three-quarters of an inch are possible. Rain will continue into Wednesday evening with possibly a thunderstorm before 7 p.m., and showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 7 p.m. The storms could produce heavy rainfall and areas of fog overnight Wednesday. Thursday’s chance of precipitat…
Expert Talks About Honeybees In White Plains Expert Talks About Honeybees In White Plains
Expert Talks About Honeybees In White Plains WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- Beekeeper Margaret von der Meden will speak on “The State of the Honeybee,” Sunday, at 10:30 a.m., at the Ethical Culture Society of Westchester. Her talk will include the role of honeybees in ancient times, how they arrived in North America, and the events that have caused the decline of the honeybee.  The public is welcome to the event at 7 Saxon Wood Road in White Plains. For more information, call (914)- 948-1120, email ecsw@optonline.net, or visit www.ethicalsocietywestchester.org
Fairfield Basketball Honors To 3 Groundbreaking Sports Commentators Fairfield Basketball Honors To 3 Groundbreaking Sports Commentators
Fairfield Basketball Honors To 3 Groundbreaking Sports Commentators FAIRFIELD, Conn. -- Sports commentators Len Elmore, Jackie MacMullan and Bob Wolff will be honored with the third annual “Stags Lifetime Achievement Award" by Fairfield University basketball.  The awards will be presented Tuesday, Nov. 10 at the Manhattan Club (at Rosie O’Grady’s, 800 Seventh Ave.) in New York City. The Basketball Tip-Off event will begin with cocktail hour from 6 p.m., followed by a three-course dinner and award presentations from 7 to 9 p.m. Tickets are priced at $150 per person. Online registration will be available shortly. For tickets and sponsorship informati…
Sign Up For Memory Screening In Cortlandt Manor Sign Up For Memory Screening In Cortlandt Manor
Sign Up For Memory Screening In Cortlandt Manor CORTLANDT MANOR, N.Y. -- The Alzheimer's Foundation of America is planning National Memory Screening Week so free, confidential memory screenings are being offered Thursday, Nov. 5, by appointment at Fieldhome's adult day care center, 2300 Catherine St., in Cortlandt Manor.Memory screenings are recommended for anyone who wants to see how their memory is now, for future comparisons, is concerned about memory loss, and experiencing warning signs of dementia or believes they are at risk due to a family history of dementia. The screening conducted by a health professional will take 5 to 10 minut…
$1 Million Anonymously Donated To White Plains Library $1 Million Anonymously Donated To White Plains Library
$1 Million Anonymously Donated To White Plains Library WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- An anonymous donation of $1 million gift has been given to the White Plains Public Library, according to lohud.com.The gift will be used to renovate the special library known as The Hub, says lohud.com. Read the full article here.
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