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Drive Carefully, Public Schools Open Sept. 8 Wyckoff, N.J. — With summer closing and school days resuming, AAA reminds drivers to watch out for pedestrians before and after school hours. In the last 10 years, roughly one in four child pedestrian fatalities occurred between 3 and 7 p.m., according to AAA. The first day of school in Franklin Lakes, Oakland and Wyckoff district is Tuesday, Sept. 8, while Academy of Most Blessed Sacrament starts Wednesday. Sept. 9. Tips to remember when driving during the school year include: Slow down and be mindful of speed limits in school zones Come to a complete stop and check crosswalks and sidewal…

by Nicole Briggs

08/21/2015

Police & Fire

Croton Man Charged With Multiple Traffic Infractions YORKTOWN, N.Y. – A Croton-On-Hudson man was arrested Tuesday in Yorktown for speeding and driving a vehicle without a license, according to the Yorktown Police Department. Jose A. Quichimbo, 55, was stopped by police at around 7:44 p.m. for allegedly speeding. A computer check also showed that Quichimbo was driving the vehicle without a license, officials said. He was charged with aggravated unlicensed operation in the third degree, unlicensed operator and speeding. He was released on $50 cash bail and is due in Yorktown Court Tuesday, Sept. 22., said Yorktown police.

by Nicole Briggs

08/21/2015

News

Teaneck Plans How To Evacuate 8,000 In Rail Disaster TEANECK, N.J. – Roughly residents within a half-mile of the CSX River Line that bisects Teaneck would be evacuated during an oil train emergency, the Record reports. Township officials plan to acquire a town-wide loudspeaker system to alert residents if a leak, spill, fire or explosion occurs due to a train derailment carrying Bakken crude oil, according to the report. Teaneck officials’ next plan of action is working on a permanent place of shelter should an evacuation occur. CLICK HERE for the full story.

by Nicole Briggs

08/21/2015

Politics

Wood-Ridge Updating, Repairing Athletic Fields WOOD-RIDGE, N.J. – A $950,000 bond ordinance will be used to make repairs and updates to various fields in Wood-Ridge, Community News reports. Improvements will be made to the Sixth Street, Fourteenth Street and Donna Ricker fields, including replacing the concrete bleachers at the Sixth Street field and adding synthetic turf to the Fourteenth Street field, the report says. CLICK HERE for the full story.

by Nicole Briggs

08/21/2015

News

Heavy Rain, Storms Kick Off Weekend In Fairfield FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. – Fairfield County residents can expect heavy rain and thunderstorms to kick off the weekend on Friday, according to the National Weather Service. Showers and possibly a thunderstorm will come through the area during the day, with some storms producing heavy rain. High near 80. Chance of rain is 80 percent. New rainfall amounts could be between three quarters and 1 inch. There is a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight, with mostly cloudy skies and a low around 62. Chance of rain is 30 percent. Saturday will be sunny with a high near 82.

by Nicole Briggs

08/21/2015

News

Heavy Rain, Storms Kick Off Weekend In Greenburgh WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. – Westchester residents can expect heavy rain and thunderstorms to kick off the weekend on Friday, according to the National Weather Service. Showers and possibly a thunderstorm will come through the area during the day, with some storms producing heavy rain. High near 80. Chance of rain is 80 percent. New rainfall amounts could be between one-half and three quarters of an inch. There is a chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight Friday night, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Chance of rain is 30 percent. Saturd…

by Nicole Briggs

08/21/2015

News

Heavy Rain, Storms Kick Off Weekend In Putnam County PUTNAM COUNTY, N.Y. – Putnam County residents can expect heavy rain and thunderstorms to kick off the weekend on Friday, according to the National Weather Service. Showers and possibly a thunderstorm will come through the area during the day, mainly before 3 p.m., with a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3 p.m. Some storms could produce heavy rain. High near 79. Chance of rain is 80 percent. New rainfall amounts could be between three quarters and 1 inch. There is a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms, with partly cloudy skies and a low around 56. Chance of rain is 20 per…

by Nicole Briggs

08/21/2015

Events

Discover Local Agriculture With Easton's 7th Annual Farm Tour EASTON, Conn. – The seventh annual Easton Farm Tour will take place Saturday, Aug. 22 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. starting at the Easton Firehouse Green, One Center Road. The free tour celebrates agriculture and community in Easton with a self-guided tour of Easton farms. Visitors will check in at the Easton Firehouse Green to pick up a map and pass to events and incentives offered by farmers and community organizations at the different locations throughout day. Many Easton farms will be participating in the tour in addition to the Easton Historical Society’s Historic Bradley-Hubbell House…

by Nicole Briggs

08/21/2015

Schools

Westport School Board Holding Community Forums On Superintendent Search WESTPORT, Conn. – Hazard, Young and Attea, the search firm engaged by the Westport Board of Education, will conduct two community forums in September to discuss the future of the school district and the qualities of the next superintendent. The forums will take place Tuesday, Sept. 1 from 7:30-9 p.m. at the Saugatuck Elementary Auditorium and Thursday, Sept. 10 from 10-11:30 a.m. at the Town Hall Auditorium. All parents and the Westport community are invited and encouraged to attend. In addition, starting the week of Aug. 31 and lasting through mid-September, HYA will conduct an online …

by Nicole Briggs

08/21/2015

Events

Greenwich Psychic Holding 'Messages From Dead' Event In Rye RYE, N.Y. – Greenwich resident and medium Joan Carra is hosting “Messages from the Dead” Tuesday, Aug. 25 from 7:30-9 p.m. at the Wainwright House in Rye. Psychic Carra will give readings to participants. The event is $55 per person, small group. To reserve a spot, call (203) 531-6387 or email Carra at psychicjoan@yahoo.com. Click here to know what to expect during a reading and for more information. The Wainwright House is located at 260 Stuyvesant Ave., Rye.

by Nicole Briggs

08/21/2015

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