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Schools

Ball Accidentally Sets Off Pelham High School Fire Alarm PELHAM, N.Y. -- Students at Pelham Memorial High School and Pelham Middle School were evacuated after an unanticipated fire alarm on Wednesday. The cause of the fire alarm was determined to be a ball accidentally hitting a fire sensor in the high school gymnasium at around 1:25 p.m. Students were eventually sent back to class.

by Frank Mojica

02/03/2016

News

Westport's North Avenue Bridge To Close For Pothole Repairs WESTPORT, Conn. -- The North Avenue Bridge in Westport will be closed from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 4 for pothole repair work. Residents are encouraged to allow for additional travel time and seek alternate routes during the repairs. Detour signage will be in place.

by Frank Mojica

02/03/2016

Weather

Winter Storms Could Impact Armonk Early Next Week A pair of winter storms could impact the area next week, according to a report by AccuWeather.com. The first storm is expected to make its path near the East Coast on Sunday and into Monday. If the storm tracks close to the coast, then rain and or wet snow could hit from the Carolinas to southern New England with snow or a wintry mix farther north, AccuWeather.com reports. Should the storm swing off the coast, then little or no precipitation would occur, a scenario which seems more likely at this point, AccuWeather noted. The potential for a significant snowstorm will increase farther north…

by Frank Mojica

02/03/2016

News

Former NBA Player Jayson Williams Arrested After Sullivan County Crash SULLIVAN COUNTY, N.Y. -- A former NBA player was arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated in Sullivan County, according to Time Warner Cable News. Jayson Williams, 47, was charged with DWI after Sullivan County sheriff's deputies responded to a single-car crash call on Route 121 in Hortonville, reported Time Warner Cable News. The former NBA All-Star previously served time in prison for the shooting death of his limousine driver and a separate DUI sentence, said Time Warner Cable news. Click here to read the Time Warner Cable News article.

by Frank Mojica

02/03/2016

Events

'Zula Patrol' Comes To New Rochelle High School Planetarium NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. -- New Rochelle High School Planetarium will present "Zula Patrol: Under the Weather" on Wednesday, Feb. 24. Based on the top-rated NBC Saturday Morning series, the digital dome show follows the heroes of the Zula Patrol on an expedition to stop the villain Dark Truder from stealing the weather from other planets in a scheme to rule the universe. The free program is best suited for children in grades K through 5 and their families. Doors open at 6:45 p.m. and the show begins promptly at 7 p.m. Admission will not be granted once the door closes.

by Frank Mojica

02/03/2016

Police & Fire

Police Arrest Santeria Priest In Drug Probe BRIDGEPORT, Conn. — A high priest in the Santeria religion was arrested by BridgeportpPolice on drug charges Tuesday afternoon, according to ctpost.com Felix "Cuba" Delgado, 40, was charged with being a fugitive from justice while police continue to investigate drug allegations, according to ctpost.com. He already was wanted by Massachusetts police for grave robbing, ctpost.com reported. Police reportedly found two human skulls and other bones in Delgado's apartment, ctpost said. Click here to read the full article at ctpost.com.

by Frank Mojica

02/03/2016

Sports

Pleasantville Wrestler Wins Gold PLEASANTVILLE, N.Y. -- Len Balducci won a gold medal at the second annual Westchester County Wrestling Championship. The Pleasantville eighth-grader won for the 99-pound weight class. The tournament took place at Yonkers High School on Jan. 31.

by Frank Mojica

02/03/2016

Events

Gear Up For Go Red For Women's Day Events In Westchester WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- NewYork-Presbyterian/Lawrence Hospital/Bronxville and NewYork-Presbyterian/Hudson Valley in Cortlandt Manor will be hosting women's heart health events this month. NewYork-Presbyterian/Lawrence Hospital/Bronxville is hosting an event in honor of national Go Red for Women Day on Friday, Feb. 5. “There are still a lot of misconceptions about the prevalence of heart disease among women, and the differences between men and women when it comes to symptoms of heart attack,” said Mark Apfelbaum, M.D., cardiologist and Director of NYP/Lawrence Hospital’s Cardiac Cathete…

by Frank Mojica

02/03/2016

News

Cottage Place Gardens Plan Enters Phase III YONKERS, N.Y. -- The Yonkers Industrial Development Agency approved Phase III of the Cottage Place Gardens plan on Jan. 29, according to Mayor Mike Spano. “Yonkers continues to lead the way in demonstrating the power of public-private sector partnerships,” said Ken Jenkins, Yonkers Industrial Development Agency president. “Neither the Housing Authority nor the Community Builders Corporation could do this alone. But together, along with help from the YIDA and other governmental levels of support, they are creating first class housing for our city.” Phase III calls for the creation of 70 new …

by Frank Mojica

02/03/2016

Lifestyle

Celebrate Shelton Launches Handmade Market To Spotlight Local Wares SHELTON. Conn. -- Celebrate Shelton will hold its first Downtown Handmade Market of the year on Saturday, Feb. 6. The market comes just in time for Valentine's Day and will feature the creations of more than 20 handmade artisan vendors, as well as live music by LeeAnn Lovelace and Paul Kramarz and free parking. Participating artisans include: Bead Dangle Design, Beyond Words, Crystal Teal Jewelry, Elm City Kettle Corn, Grateful Pawz, Greystone Bookworks, Hipponotic Candle, Katie's Kreations, KilbrideCreations, KnitBeadRepeat, La La Bliss Artisan Jewelry, Lilla Rose Inc, Liquid Lunch, Lisa…

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02/03/2016

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