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Hot, Dry Weather Bakes Armonk After Storms Push Through Area Hot, Dry Weather Bakes Armonk After Storms Push Through Area
Hot, Dry Weather Bakes Armonk After Storms Push Through Area After at least two lines of powerful thunderstorms swept across the area on Monday, hot and much less humid air will rule the day on Tuesday with plenty of sunshine, according to the National Weather Service.Above normal temperatures in the low and mid 90s will heat up much of the region. There will be high pressure building into the region Tuesday night through Wednesday keeping things dry. The mercury will be higher than normal with the mid 90s affecting most of the area. A sunny Tuesday brings 90-degree temperatures. The day's winds will be variable. The air cools off sharply overnight u…

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Events
Englewood Chamber Honors Students With Apprenticeships Englewood Chamber Honors Students With Apprenticeships
Englewood Chamber Honors Students With Apprenticeships ENGLEWOOD, N.J. -- Englewood students and participating businesses are being honored at the Summer Business Apprenticeships Ceremony Friday, Aug. 12 at Englewood Hospital & Medical Center in Englewood.The program is funded by the City, the Rotary Club of Englewood and managed by Englewood Economic Development Corporation in cooperation with Englewood Chamber of Commerce and Bergen Family Center. There will be a light lunch at the event from noon to 2 p.m. in the Chiang Auditorium, Englewood Hospital & Medical Center, 350 Engle St., Englewood, N.J. Click here for information.

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Hot, Dry Weather Bakes Bridgeport After Storms Push Through Area Hot, Dry Weather Bakes Bridgeport After Storms Push Through Area
Hot, Dry Weather Bakes Bridgeport After Storms Push Through Area FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- After at least two lines of powerful thunderstorms swept across Fairfield County on Monday, hot and much less humid air will rule the day on Tuesday with plenty of sunshine, according to the National Weather Service.Above normal temperatures in the low and mid 90s will heat up much of the region. There will be high pressure building into the region Tuesday night through Wednesday keeping things dry. The mercury will be higher than normal with the mid 90s affecting most of the area. A sunny Tuesday brings 91-degree temperatures. The day's winds will be variable. Th…

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News
United Illuminating Plans Power Outages In Stratford For Work United Illuminating Plans Power Outages In Stratford For Work
United Illuminating Plans Power Outages In Stratford For Work STRATFORD, Conn. -- United Illuminating is planning outages in Stratford Wednesday, July 27 to upgrade its electrical system, the utility company has announced. These brief outages are necessary to accommodate maintenance work at three UI substations, said the company. "This work will improve the reliability and resilience of the electric system that serves these communities. The outages may be canceled in the event of severe weather. Scheduled service outages are occasionally necessary as UI maintains and upgrades its electric system to serve customers better and ensure future reliabil…

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United Illuminating Plans Outages For Bridgeport For Work United Illuminating Plans Outages For Bridgeport For Work
United Illuminating Plans Outages For Bridgeport For Work BRIDGEPORT, Conn. -- United Illuminating is planning outages in Bridgeport Wednesday, July 27 to upgrade its electrical system, the utility company has announced. These brief outages are necessary to accommodate maintenance work at three UI substations, said the company. "This work will improve the reliability and resilience of the electric system that serves these communities. The outages may be canceled in the event of severe weather. Scheduled service outages are occasionally necessary as UI maintains and upgrades its electric system to serve customers better and ensure future reliab…

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Schools
Wallet Hub Ranks Fairfield County High Among 'Educated' Areas Wallet Hub Ranks Fairfield County High Among 'Educated' Areas
Wallet Hub Ranks Fairfield County High Among 'Educated' Areas FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- Three Fairfield County cities led the rankings of 150 metro areas across the country in WalletHub's, "2016 Most and Least Educated Cities."The same three, however, fared far worse when analysts looked at the areas to determine where gaps existed in educational achievement based on race, according to the report. The personal finance website compared the "metropolitan statistical areas" or MSAs to determine where "the most educated Americans" are utilizing their degrees and found that Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk is in 12th place, said Wa…

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Events
Chicago Tribute Band To Play Mahwah Chicago Tribute Band To Play Mahwah
Chicago Tribute Band To Play Mahwah MAHWAH, N.J. -- Chicago tribute band Beginnings is featured Thursday, July 28 in the final concert of the 2016 TD Bank Summer Concert Series at Ramapo College in Mahwah. The concerts are free; parking is $5. The concerts begin at 8 p.m. on the bandshell lawn (inside Bradley Center Arena if it rains) at the college, 505 Ramapo Valley Road, Mahwah. For information, call (201) 6894-7093 or click here.

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News
Trail Links Farms In Westchester County Trail Links Farms In Westchester County
Trail Links Farms In Westchester County WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. -- A farm trail offers Westchester County residents and visitors the opportunity to stop by and visit 14 farms from Sleepy Hollow to North Salem where crops are grown and animals are raised.The state designated route called the "Westchester Grown" farm trail was created by Federated Conservationists of Westchester County, Friends of Hilltop Hanover Farm, Inc. and the Westchester County Office of Film and Tourism.  Many of the farms and farmers have local ties to the community and are supported by local shops and restaurants. The businesses will be designate…

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Police & Fire
Ramapo Police Roll Out Bike Patrol Ramapo Police Roll Out Bike Patrol
Ramapo Police Roll Out Bike Patrol RAMAPO, N.J. -- The Ramapo Police Department rolled out its bike patrol at numerous parks and other locations this past weekend, according to police.No violations were observed but officers did hear from park patrons that they were "surprised and happy" to see the patrol, said police.

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Lifestyle
NY Times Reviews New Rochelle Italian Restaurant NY Times Reviews New Rochelle Italian Restaurant
NY Times Reviews New Rochelle Italian Restaurant NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. -- Calling it an "unpretentious neighborhood" establishment, Agostino's in New Rochelle is the subject of a New York Times review.Those boating and golfing, along with local residents reportedly are attracted to the Italian restaurant where "fine Italian food" is the main fare, according to the New York Times. Italy's regions, Abruzzo and Apulia are where Anna Catalano, Agostino's owner, learned how to prepare regional dishes like sauce and pasta, said the newspaper. The New York Times, in the article highlighted dishes, including spinach lasagna, pota…

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