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Stamford, CT
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Eversource Works To Cut Impact of Drought-Stressed Trees on Electric System Eversource Works To Cut Impact of Drought-Stressed Trees on Electric System Eversource Works To Cut Impact of Drought-Stressed Trees on Electric System
Eversource Works To Cut Impact of Drought-Stressed Trees on Electric System FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- As Fairfield County continues to experience drought conditions, Eversource crews are working to identify trees that have been weakened by the dry weather and pose a threat to the reliability of the electric system.  “The effects of a drought on tree systems are cumulative, and the region has experienced drought conditions for two of the last three years,” said Sean Redding, manager of vegetation management for Eversource in Connecticut. “This year is expected to be the warmest on record, and the high temperatures, coupled with lack of rainfall, are affecting the tr…

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Brookfield, CT
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Brookfield Police Remind Drivers To Watch For School Buses Brookfield Police Remind Drivers To Watch For School Buses Brookfield Police Remind Drivers To Watch For School Buses
Brookfield Police Remind Drivers To Watch For School Buses BROOKFIELD, Conn. -- With school back in session on Wednesday, the Brookfield Police Department is reminding drivers that school buses will picking up and dropping off students throughout the area.In addition, special speed zones will be set up near school zones. Drivers are asked to remember to be vigilant for stopped school buses and pedestrians. Under state law, it is mandatory that drivers stop for school buses that have their flashing red warning lights activated, whether they are approaching or following the school bus, said the Connecticut State Police. The yellow flashing lights are…

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Poughkeepsie, NY
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Police Rule Out Connection Between Newburgh, Beacon Shootings Police Rule Out Connection Between Newburgh, Beacon Shootings Police Rule Out Connection Between Newburgh, Beacon Shootings
Police Rule Out Connection Between Newburgh, Beacon Shootings BEACON, N.Y. -- Police have ruled out a connection between the Aug. 22 shooting death of a man in Beacon and another shooting that occurred the next day in nearby Newburgh, according to the Poughkeepsie Journal.The still-unidentified 25-year-old man died shortly after he was shot in the chest near South Davies Terrace. He did not live in Beacon. The murder was the first shooting death Beacon has seen since 2007, said the Poughkeepsie Journal. The next day, a 28-year-old Beacon man was shot in Newburgh but survived his injuries. According to police, Beacon and Newburgh investigators have dete…

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Mahopac, NY
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Man Charged With Choking Woman In Front Of Child In Kent Man Charged With Choking Woman In Front Of Child In Kent Man Charged With Choking Woman In Front Of Child In Kent
Man Charged With Choking Woman In Front Of Child In Kent KENT, N.Y. -- Kent police recently made several arrests including charging four for driving while intoxicated, one person for choking a woman in front of a child, and two for possession of drugs. Those charged with DWI include: Saturday, Aug. 27: Officer Joe Fleischman and Detective Ray Beauchesne stopped Orlando Dominguez, 37, of Yonkers, for an equipment violation. During the stop, Dominguez failed a number of field sobriety tests after police smelled alcohol on his breath. His charge was raised to felony when a computer check revealed that he had another DWI charge within the past 10 ye…

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Tappan-Blauvelt, NY
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Pearl River Man Charged By Orangetown PD With DUI Following Car Accident Pearl River Man Charged By Orangetown PD With DUI Following Car Accident Pearl River Man Charged By Orangetown PD With DUI Following Car Accident
Pearl River Man Charged By Orangetown PD With DUI Following Car Accident ORANGETOWN, N.Y. -- A Pearl River man was charged with driving under the influence after his car slammed into a tree and landed upside down in the front yard of a Pearl River residence.Eric Chanin, 23, is recovering at Westchester Medical Center, following the single-crash that happened at 5:07 a.m. Saturday, according to Orangetown Police. When officers arrived on scene, Chanin was trapped in the car that was lying on its roof. Pearl River Fire Department firefighters responded and extricated him from the car. Medic 21 and the Pearl River Ambulance Squad also responded and treated Chanin be…

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New City, NY
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Suspended Clarkstown Police Chief Responds To New Charges Suspended Clarkstown Police Chief Responds To New Charges Suspended Clarkstown Police Chief Responds To New Charges
Suspended Clarkstown Police Chief Responds To New Charges CLARKSTOWN, N.Y. -- Suspended Clarkstown Police Chief Michael Sullivan said the new charges leveled against him by the Town of Clarkstown are just as false as the original charges. "The public accusation that I engaged in, authorized or condoned the illegal surveillance of anyone is untrue and paints a false impression of the county’s Strategic Intelligence Unit, and has had a negative impact on the SIU’s mission," Sullivan said. "Since the Board has chosen to make these allegations public, I believe that they should also make the details and facts supporting their allegations…

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Monsey, NY
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Ramapo Police Nab Burglary Suspect After He Takes Cab To Escape Ramapo Police Nab Burglary Suspect After He Takes Cab To Escape Ramapo Police Nab Burglary Suspect After He Takes Cab To Escape
Ramapo Police Nab Burglary Suspect After He Takes Cab To Escape RAMAPO, N.Y. -- Ramapo police were able to track down a Spring Valley burglary suspect after witnesses told investigators he took a cab to escape.Jas Bartee, 41, of Spring Valley, was accused of breaking into a home in the Village of New Hempstead around 7:10 a.m., Sunday, by breaking a small window in the back of the home and reaching in and unlocking the door, said Detective Lt. Mark Emma. Once inside the house, Bartee was confronted by the homeowner, causing him to run before having a chance to steal anything, Emma said.  Following his escape from the house, Bartee was seen by several wi…

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Norwalk, CT
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Suspect In Norwalk Cold Case Murder Might Be In Jamaica Suspect In Norwalk Cold Case Murder Might Be In Jamaica Suspect In Norwalk Cold Case Murder Might Be In Jamaica
Suspect In Norwalk Cold Case Murder Might Be In Jamaica NORWALK, Conn. -- When Christopher "Prince" Jones of Bridgeport was found lying dead in the backyard of 179 South Main St., on Dec. 12, 1993, by a resident, all Norwalk Police had to go on was the gun found in his pocket along with a bag of marijuana.Jones, 27, was found by a resident who had forgotten her keys and walked to the back of the residence to see if a side window was open. That's where she found Jones, lying on the ground, said Norwalk Police Detective Lt. Art Weisgerber. The victim was found with blood near his head and his right hand in his pants pocket. Norwalk parame…

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Poughkeepsie, NY
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Police Ask Public's Help In Search For Poughkeepsie Teen Police Ask Public's Help In Search For Poughkeepsie Teen Police Ask Public's Help In Search For Poughkeepsie Teen
Police Ask Public's Help In Search For Poughkeepsie Teen POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. -- Poughkeepsie police are asking for the public's help in locating a local teen who has been missing since June 7.Alexandra Telford, 17, is a runaway who may still be in the area, or could have traveled to Pennsylvania, police said.  She is described a black female, 5-feet-6-inches, 150 pounds with black hair and brown eyes.  If seen, residents are asked to contact the Poughkeepsie Police at 845-451-4000 or the state Missing Persons Clearinghouse at 1-800-346-3543. Leads can also be e-mailed to [email protected]. 

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Bridgeport, CT
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Bridgeport Theater Screens Documentary About Gun Violence Bridgeport Theater Screens Documentary About Gun Violence Bridgeport Theater Screens Documentary About Gun Violence
Bridgeport Theater Screens Documentary About Gun Violence BRIDGEPORT, Conn. -- As numerous shootings continue across Bridgeport, Connecticut Against Gun Violence will present its documentary "The Armor of Light," which explores the culture of gun violence, at the Bijou Theater on Tuesday.In addition to the film, attendees will have a chance to meet special guest Lucy McBath, who recently spoke at the Democratic National Convention. McBath is the mother of Jordan Davis, who was shot and killed at a Jacksonville, Fla., gas station in 2012 for playing loud music. McBath is also featured in the film. The event will begin with a reception at 5…

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