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October Shatters Heat Records Near And Far October Shatters Heat Records Near And Far
October Shatters Heat Records Near And Far If you didn't notice how warm October was, a couple of international climate agencies sure did. In fact, October 2015 may be Earth's warmest October ever, according to the Washington Post.The Japan Meteorological Agency and NASA both released data recently that shows last month could easily surpass warmth records established just last year. Both agencies show, on average, that October was warmer globally than October 2014 by 30 degrees, the Washington Post reported. The warm October follows a record-breaking September. The upward trend is significant to scientists concerned about climate cha…

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Nyack Skate Park Grand Opening Will Include Music, Contests Nyack Skate Park Grand Opening Will Include Music, Contests
Nyack Skate Park Grand Opening Will Include Music, Contests NYACK, N. Y. -- The wait is finally over for a skate park in Nyack.A grand opening for the new Nyack Skate Park at Memorial Park, 53 Piermont Ave., is planned for noon to 4 p.m. Saturday. It features music, contests and giveaways.  The official ribbon-cutting will be at 1 p.m. Sponsored by Second Nature Skate Shop and several local businesses, the grand opening event includes a Best Trick Contest at 3 p.m., and refreshments. The skate park project was handled by local resident Sarah Anderson in cooperation with local officials and members of Nyack Needs a Skatepark Committee. The group cond…

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Clarkstown Police Say No Criminal Charges In Fatal Bus Crash Clarkstown Police Say No Criminal Charges In Fatal Bus Crash
Clarkstown Police Say No Criminal Charges In Fatal Bus Crash CLARKSTOWN, N. Y. -- Clarkstown police do not plan to initiate criminal charges in the fatal bus accident near Palisades Mall last May, according to lohud.com.Clarkstown police said they've concluded it was a "tragic accident." Police haven't ruled out traffic citations for the driver of the bus that collided with an ambulette, killing its passenger, lohud.com reported. The bus driver told police that she hit the gas pedal by mistake, then tried to stop the bus before it hit the ambulette, lohud.com said.  Click here to read the full article.

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Wilton Library’s Hot & Cool Concert Features Colombian Harpist Wilton Library’s Hot & Cool Concert Features Colombian Harpist
Wilton Library’s Hot & Cool Concert Features Colombian Harpist WILTON, CONN. -- Colombian harpist Edmar Castaneda will perform 'hot and cool' jazz with his trio Sunday at the Wilton Library, 137 Old Ridgefield Road. The 4 p.m. Hot & Cool: Jazz at the Brubeck Room concert will be followed by a reception with Castaneda's latest recording, "Double Portion," available to buy. The library's suggested donation for the concert is $10. Library officials suggest advance registration, and concert-goers should arrive by 3:50. Those on the waiting list or not registered for the event will be admitted after 3:50 p.m. if space is available. Castaneda,…

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Warm Front Will Bring Heavy Rain To Dutchess County, Flooding Possible Warm Front Will Bring Heavy Rain To Dutchess County, Flooding Possible
Warm Front Will Bring Heavy Rain To Dutchess County, Flooding Possible DUTCHESS COUNTY, N. Y. -- Now is a good time to start digging out rain gear. A warm front is coming to southeastern New York, but it is bringing lots of rain Thursday, the National Weather Service says.The soaking starts Thursday morning, according to the National Weather Service. Thursday's high is predicted at 61 degrees, but rain is expected to continue throughout the day into the evening. Rainfall amounts between a quarter-inch and a half-inch are possible. Flooding is possible. Thursday's temperatures will reach into the 50s, with lows in the high 40s tonight and Thursday night.  Bree…

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Easton Man Charged With Defrauding Distressed Homeowners Easton Man Charged With Defrauding Distressed Homeowners
Easton Man Charged With Defrauding Distressed Homeowners EASTON, CONN. -- Federal officials arrested and charged an Easton man with mail fraud Thursday, accusing him of operating a long-running lending scheme, under many different names, to steal from distressed homeowners who were facing foreclosure, according to the office of the U. S. Attorney for the District of Connecticut.Timothy M. Burke, 64, of Easton, is in custody awaiting a Monday hearing. He appeared Thursday before U.S. Magistrate Sarah A. L. Merriam in New Haven, federal officials said. If convicted, he faces 20 years in federal prision, federal officials said. Burke, who is also kn…

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Business
Yonkers A&P Closes With Little Fanfare Yonkers A&P Closes With Little Fanfare
Yonkers A&P Closes With Little Fanfare YONKERS, N. Y. -- Some shoppers took advantage of last-minute deals Wednesday before the Nepperhan Avenue A&P in Yonkers closed its doors for good Wednesday night, according to News 12 Hudson Valley. Yet many are still upset that the supermarket will reopen as a CVS store with a Walgreens close by. A bankruptcy judge approved the purchase, News 12 Hudson Valley said. Yonkers city officials are hoping to find out soon when the new store will open, News 12 Hudson Valley reported. Click here to read the full article.

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13th Annual Music Concert Supports Parkinson's Research 13th Annual Music Concert Supports Parkinson's Research
13th Annual Music Concert Supports Parkinson's Research RYE, N. Y. -- The music of the Attacca Quartet and pianist Gena Raps are featured at the 13th annual Music for Parkinson's Research concert Sunday in Rye.White Plains resident David Eger, one of the founders of the annual event, will host once again. The concert takes place at 3 p.m. Sunday at the Congregation Emanu-El in Rye. Tickets start at $75 each and all proceeds support the research of Parkinson's Disease Foundation-funded postdoctoral fellow studying genetics and Parkinson's disease. Eger, founding co-chair of the foundation's People with Parkinson’s Advisory Council, also co-founde…

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Connecticut Master Chorale Stages Holiday Concert In Danbury Connecticut Master Chorale Stages Holiday Concert In Danbury
Connecticut Master Chorale Stages Holiday Concert In Danbury DANBURY, Conn. -- The Connecticut Master Chorale, under the direction of Tina Johns Heidrich, presents its annual Holiday Prelude Concert at 3 p.m. Nov. 22 at the First Congregational Church in Danbury.This annual concert has become a holiday tradition featuring choral music with brass ensemble and steel drums. The drums, which have been popular since they were introduced in 2003, are featured in new calypso work by Heidrich. “Ring the Bells!” opens the concert, which also includes a new setting of the old favorite Ukrainian "Bell Carol," and a medley of six carols, "Festive N…

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Warm Front Brings Heavy Rain To Putnam, Flooding Possible Warm Front Brings Heavy Rain To Putnam, Flooding Possible
Warm Front Brings Heavy Rain To Putnam, Flooding Possible PUTNAM COUNTY, N. Y. -- Now is a good time to start digging out rain gear. A warm front is coming to southeastern New York, but it is bringing lots of rain Thursday, the National Weather Service says.Thursday's cloudy weather precedes the warm front tonight, when there will be a chance of showers. The real soaking starts Thursday morning, according to the National Weather Service. Thursday's high is predicted at 61 degrees, but rain is expected to continue throughout the day into the evening. Rainfall amounts between a quarter-inch and a half-inch are possible. Flooding is possible. Thursda…

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