Arlington, VA
Weather
Pre-Thanksgiving Storm Update: Here's What To Expect Pre-Thanksgiving Storm Update: Here's What To Expect
Pre-Thanksgiving Storm Update: Here's What To Expect A pre-Thanksgiving storm was expected to ramp up Tuesday evening, Nov. 21 —with some travelers already en route. According to the Baltimore/Washington National Weather Service, light rain across the region is expected to become heavier into the evening hours, marking the first soaking rainfall in nearly two months. A coastal flood warning was issued across much of the region for Tuesday evening, Nov. 21. Up to three inches of rain could fall across the DMV, the NWS says.  2:53pm-A slow go for travelers this afternoon with widespread moderate to heavy rainfall across the region. The ra…

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by Cecilia Levine
Albany, NY
Lifestyle
Feast Without Fuss: Thanksgiving Dinner Served At These Capital Region Restaurants Feast Without Fuss: Thanksgiving Dinner Served At These Capital Region Restaurants
Feast Without Fuss: Thanksgiving Dinner Served At These Capital Region Restaurants Skip the cooking and dirty dishes and spend Thanksgiving at one of these local restaurants serving up their own holiday feasts. The following eateries have announced that they will be open Thursday, Nov. 23, and serving traditional Thanksgiving meals: Montgomery County Raindancer Restaurant - 4582 NY-30 in Amsterdam. Serving their regular dinner menu and a traditional turkey dinner from noon to 7 p.m.  Meal includes sliced turkey, mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, sausage stuffing, gravy, cranberry sauce, and choice of tossed or Caesar salad. Cost is $30.99. Accepting takeout orders …

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by Michael Mashburn
Bedford, NY
Lifestyle
Katonah Resident Martha Stewart Cancels Thanksgiving Katonah Resident Martha Stewart Cancels Thanksgiving
Katonah Resident Martha Stewart Cancels Thanksgiving Iconic homemaker and longtime New Yorker Martha Stewart said in an interview that she’s canceling Thanksgiving this year. Too much turkey? New, updated story - Turkey Day Saved: Martha Stewart Clarifies Thanksgiving Plans On Thursday, Nov. 16’s episode of “The Kelly Clarkson Show,” the Northern Westchester County resident and lifestyle guru revealed that she will not be hosting Thanksgiving this year. “Oh, I gave up Thanksgiving,” Stewart told Clarkson during her interview. Related: Martha Stewart's Bedford Home Available To Rent For Thanksgiving-Inspired Vacation “Nine gues…

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by Sophie Grieser
White Plains, NY
News
Drunk Driving: Police In NY To Crack Down On Enforcement Through Thanksgiving Weekend Drunk Driving: Police In NY To Crack Down On Enforcement Through Thanksgiving Weekend
Drunk Driving: Police In NY To Crack Down On Enforcement Through Thanksgiving Weekend In order to protect New York residents during the week of Thanksgiving, authorities have announced that they will be cracking down on drunk and drugged drivers throughout the state.  The enforcement initiative was announced by both New York Gov. Kathy Hochul and New York State Police on Tuesday, Nov. 21, and will run between Wednesday, Nov. 22 through Sunday, Nov. 26.  During this time, state police troopers will supplement regular patrols across the state, implement fixed sobriety checkpoints, and also use Concealed Identity Traffic Enforcement patrol vehicles to watch out f…

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by Ben Crnic
Arlington, VA
Weather
Pre-Thanksgiving Storm To Cause 'Miserable' Travel Conditions: Here's The Latest Pre-Thanksgiving Storm To Cause 'Miserable' Travel Conditions: Here's The Latest
Pre-Thanksgiving Storm To Cause 'Miserable' Travel Conditions: Here's The Latest Forecasters are urging Thanksgiving travelers to allow for extra time in this year's trip due to a pre-Thanksgiving storm creeping in on the mid-Atlantic and Northeast. Up to three inches of rain are expected to fall along areas up and down the East Coast, beginning anywhere between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 21, according to the National Weather Service.  Good evening! Overall, there hasn't been too much change with the forecast for the system still due to affect the area... Posted by US National Weather Service Philadelphia/Mount Holly on Monday, November 20, 2023 Temps will…

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by Cecilia Levine
Towson, MD
News
Man Who Suffered Spinal Cord Injury In Diving Accident Gets Thanksgiving Boost In Towson Man Who Suffered Spinal Cord Injury In Diving Accident Gets Thanksgiving Boost In Towson
Man Who Suffered Spinal Cord Injury In Diving Accident Gets Thanksgiving Boost In Towson The Towson community is paying it forward this Thanksgiving. An event held Thanksgiving morning at a Towson bar will go toward helping Ryan Swartz, a local resident who suffered a spinal cord injury in a diving accident in August. Swartz was flown to University of Maryland Shock Trauma from Hammerman Beach, and remains at the Kernan Rehabilitation Hospital, according to a GoFundMe launched for his family. The campaign, launched by Katie Ketchen, said Swartz continues to improve and is working 'round the clock with a physical therapist. "Swartz, as referred to by his close friends, is desc…

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by Cecilia Levine
Harrison, NY
News
Holiday Travel: Westchester Airport To Add Parking Spaces For Thanksgiving Holiday Travel: Westchester Airport To Add Parking Spaces For Thanksgiving
Holiday Travel: Westchester Airport To Add Parking Spaces For Thanksgiving In order to make the bustling Thanksgiving travel season a little easier for travelers, Westchester County Airport will temporarily make more parking spaces available. To accommodate the expected surge in passenger volume during the Thanksgiving period, Westchester County Airport will be repurposing existing space to create 60 new parking spots, county officials announced on Tuesday, Nov. 14.  The new spots will be located adjacent to the long-term and overflow parking area and near the existing parking garage, bringing the total number of spaces to 1,675.  Officials said th…

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by Ben Crnic
Cortlandt, NY
News
Structural Issues In Building Above Tracks Cause Amtrak Service Suspensions Up To Croton-Harmon Structural Issues In Building Above Tracks Cause Amtrak Service Suspensions Up To Croton-Harmon
Structural Issues In Building Above Tracks Cause Amtrak Service Suspensions Up To Croton-Harmon Those looking to travel between Westchester and New York City by Amtrak will be faced with service suspensions for the time being.  New, updated report - Update: Amtrack Service Resumes To Croton-Harmon After Structural Issues Cause Suspension Amtrak service between Croton-Harmon station in Croton-on-Hudson and New York City has been temporarily suspended as a result of safety concerns resulting from "structure issues" of a privately-owned building above Empire Line tracks, Amtrak officials announced on Sunday, Nov. 12.  The structural issues were found in a New York City pa…

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by Ben Crnic
Bedford, NY
Lifestyle
Martha Stewart's Bedford Home Available To Rent For Thanksgiving-Inspired Vacation Martha Stewart's Bedford Home Available To Rent For Thanksgiving-Inspired Vacation
Martha Stewart's Bedford Home Available To Rent For Thanksgiving-Inspired Vacation If you’ve ever wanted to peek into the life of lifestyle guru Martha Stewart, this may be your chance — and only costs $11.23. Now you can try Martha Stewart living. In a partnership with travel company Booking.com, the media mogul is offering up a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to stay at her Northern Westchester County guesthouse the weekend before Thanksgiving. The home, located in the hamlet of Katonah in the town of Bedford, is only one part of the November 18-19 experience, dubbed “Martha Stewart's Thanksgiving-Inspired Farm Stay.” In addition to spending the night in the guestho…

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by Sophie Grieser
Elizabeth, NJ
Obituaries
Carrington DaCosta Reynolds, Scotch Plains-Fanwood HS Freshman, Dies At 15 Carrington DaCosta Reynolds, Scotch Plains-Fanwood HS Freshman, Dies At 15
Carrington DaCosta Reynolds, Scotch Plains-Fanwood HS Freshman, Dies At 15 Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School freshman Carrington DaCosta Reynolds died on Wednesday, Jan. 4 aged 15. Born in Livingston, Carrington was described as a “miracle baby” and was recognized as gifted by Rutgers University at just 15 months, his obituary says. Carrington was also honored as a “S.O.A.R.” (Student Soaring Outside of Park) for serving Thanksgiving Dinner to the homeless at the Ocean Avenue Baptist Church in Jersey City. Carrington was an aspiring music production company owner and “natural entrepreneur who knew how to negotiate,” his memorial says. He was also a youth us…

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by Valerie Musson
Albany, NY
Business
New Pizzeria In Capital Region Wins Praise From 'Crust Snob' New Pizzeria In Capital Region Wins Praise From 'Crust Snob'
New Pizzeria In Capital Region Wins Praise From 'Crust Snob' A new pizzeria in the region is quickly gaining favor among local foodies. Spindle City Pizza, located in Albany County at 84 Ontario Street in Cohoes, opened in October 2022. Its menu boasts several varieties of pizza, pasta, and wings, as well as starters like chicken wontons and garlic bites. More adventurous diners can choose from various specialty pies, like the Sweet & Spicy, made with sausage, pepperoni, peppers, onions, and hot honey. Just in time for Thanksgiving Eve ... We've got some new menu items rolling out! First, by popular demand, we've added... Posted by Spin…

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by Michael Mashburn
Mahopac, NY
Police & Fire
Don't Be A Grinch: Police In Hudson Valley Warn Against Drunk Driving During Holidays Don't Be A Grinch: Police In Hudson Valley Warn Against Drunk Driving During Holidays
Don't Be A Grinch: Police In Hudson Valley Warn Against Drunk Driving During Holidays Police in the Hudson Valley will be watching out to see who is naughty or nice as the holidays approach, as they have announced extra efforts to bring awareness to drunk driving during the festive season.  To do this, police in Putnam County will team up with STOP-DWI Coordinators to participate in special efforts to bring awareness to the dangers of driving while under the influence during the holiday season, according to Putnam County Sheriff Kevin McConville. The efforts are part of New York's statewide STOP-DWI Holiday Season High Visibility Campaign, which starts on Wed…

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by Ben Crnic