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Bridgeport, CT
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Organizers Hit Pause On Bridgeport's 2016 Gathering Of The Vibes Organizers Hit Pause On Bridgeport's 2016 Gathering Of The Vibes
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…

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by Donna Christopher
Fairfield, CT
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Fewer Accidents, DUIs Over Thanksgiving, Connecticut State Police Say Fewer Accidents, DUIs Over Thanksgiving, Connecticut State Police Say
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…

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by Donna Christopher
Poughkeepsie, NY
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Dutchess County, Groups, Businesses Take Part In Abilities First Expo Dutchess County, Groups, Businesses Take Part In Abilities First Expo
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…

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by Donna Christopher
White Plains, NY
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White Plains Could See Rain Through Wednesday Night White Plains Could See Rain Through Wednesday Night
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 …

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by Donna Christopher
Mahopac, NY
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Putnam Could See Rain Through Wednesday Night Putnam Could See Rain Through Wednesday Night
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…

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by Donna Christopher
Poughkeepsie, NY
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Dutchess Could See Rain Through Wednesday Night Dutchess Could See Rain Through Wednesday Night
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…

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by Donna Christopher
New City, NY
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Rockland Could See Rain Through Wednesday Night Rockland Could See Rain Through Wednesday Night
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…

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by Donna Christopher
Monsey, NY
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SUV Crashes Into Monsey Tour Bus In Hillcrest SUV Crashes Into Monsey Tour Bus In Hillcrest
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.

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by Donna Christopher
Yonkers, NY
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New Seasonal Shops Debut At Ridge Hill New Seasonal Shops Debut At Ridge Hill
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.

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by Donna Christopher
Garfield-Lodi, NJ
Your Community
Garfield Schools Offers Gang, Drug Awareness Talk Garfield Schools Offers Gang, Drug Awareness Talk
Garfield Schools Offers Gang, Drug Awareness Talk GARFIELD, N.J. -- Guest speakers from "Steered Straight" will talk about gang and drug awareness at Garfield Middle School Tuesday, Dec. 1.The 6:30 p.m. event for parents and friends will cover positive and realistic ways to talk to children about gangs and drugs.  Steered Straight is committed to providing real-life, motivational messages about substance use and abuse, gang involvement and bullying, its website says. Free childcare will be available and light refreshments will be provided by the PBA Local #46 Reilly Family. Garfield Middle School is located at 175 Lanza Ave. 

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