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Energy Company Set To Build New Plant In Suffern Energy Company Set To Build New Plant In Suffern
Energy Company Set To Build New Plant In Suffern SUFFERN, N.Y. – An energy company set to produce solar panels plans to break ground on a new plant in the village early next year. Ubiquity Energy Inc., which also will assemble components related to the solar panels, said it intends to train more than 200 technicians to install and sell the panels to local homeowners and businesses. The technicians are set to make between $12-$15 per hour, according to a company press release. The project appears to be moving swiftly. Though the company plans to begin construction in early 2016, it hopes to install its first solar panel systems by the mid…

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State Sen. Carlucci Talks About East Ramapo Report On Radio State Sen. Carlucci Talks About East Ramapo Report On Radio
State Sen. Carlucci Talks About East Ramapo Report On Radio POMONA, N.Y. -- State Sen. David Carlucci will discuss his reaction to the East Ramapo monitor report Friday during his month radio show, "The Albany Report," according to a statement from his office.The show, scheduled for 10:10 a.m. on WRCR AM 1700, will provide Carlucci, D-New City, with a platform for him to voice his thoughts on several aspects of the report, including its recommendations. Carlucci, who is expected to discuss several other issues, will also discuss how the school district can best move forward, according to the statement. Several guests are expected to join C…

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Cuomo Orders Public Service Commission To Investigate Indian Point Cuomo Orders Public Service Commission To Investigate Indian Point
Cuomo Orders Public Service Commission To Investigate Indian Point ALBANY, N.Y. -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Wednesday called for the New York Public Service Commission to investigate a series of unplanned shutdowns at the Indian Point nuclear power plant. In a letter to Audrey Zibelman, the state commission's chairwoman, Cuomo details the issues before calling on the federal Nuclear Regulatory Commission, or NRC, to close the "aging facility." "As you know, early Monday evening Indian Point Unit 3 unexpectedly shut down for the sixth time," Cuomo said. "This is the thirteenth unplanned shutdown at the Indian Point facility since June o…

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White Plains Will See Patchy, Dense Fog, Rain White Plains Will See Patchy, Dense Fog, Rain
White Plains Will See Patchy, Dense Fog, Rain A warm front moving into the area Thursday morning that has brought drizzle and patchy fog will be followed by heavier rain in the afternoon, according to the National Weather Service.Low temperatures will hover around the upper 30s in some areas and the mid-40s in most, according to the report. The low temperatures still are about 10 degrees above normal. Another weather system will move through the region Thursday afternoon, bringing steadier rain and even higher temperatures, according to the National Weather Service. Some parts of the Lower Hudson Valley could see highs in the upper 50s.…

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Police & Fire
Bridgeport Officer Suspended But Not Charged After Claims Of Sexual Assault Bridgeport Officer Suspended But Not Charged After Claims Of Sexual Assault
Bridgeport Officer Suspended But Not Charged After Claims Of Sexual Assault BRIDGEPORT, Conn. — A Bridgeport police officer accused of using his position to have sex with a woman, was suspended without pay and demoted from sergeant to patrolman, but was not criminally charged after investigators found his behavior "did not meet the statutory elements of sexual assault," according to a story on ctpost.com. The report comes after 30 pages of documents dealing with the investigation were released in response to a Freedom of Information request from Hearst Connecticut Media, the story said. According to the report, the case focuses on an Aug. 25, 2013 car cra…

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Poughkeepsie, Pawling Get Millions In State Water-Quality Funds Poughkeepsie, Pawling Get Millions In State Water-Quality Funds
Poughkeepsie, Pawling Get Millions In State Water-Quality Funds DUTCHESS COUNTY, N.Y. -- Two Dutchess County municipalities will be receiving several million dollars under a grant program designed to support water infrastructure improvement projects across the state.The village of Pawling will receive more than $1.7 million to improve its drinking and waste water systems, according to a statement from the office of Gov. Andrew Cuomo. The amount represents more than half of the project's estimated $2.85 million price tag. Further north and west, the city of Poughkeepsie has been awarded a $2 million grant to improve the water infrastructure there, accordi…

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Yogis Celebrate The Sun During Longest Night Of The Year Yogis Celebrate The Sun During Longest Night Of The Year
Yogis Celebrate The Sun During Longest Night Of The Year REDDING, Conn. -- The Redding Community Center will host a yoga event Sunday, Dec. 20, beginning at 4:30 p.m. to celebrate the sun during the longest night of the year.The Solace in Solstice Celebrate the Sun and Share the Warmth event will be an evening of community and 108 sun salutations, according to event organizers. The event, which costs $10, is suitable for all ages. Proceeds will benefit the Redding Shares the Warmth Fund, which provides energy assistance for local families. Those attending the event should wear comfortable clothing and bring a yoga mat and water. Some mats will be…

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Rockland Clergy Stand Against Islamophobia At Multifaith Event Rockland Clergy Stand Against Islamophobia At Multifaith Event
Rockland Clergy Stand Against Islamophobia At Multifaith Event VALLEY COTTAGE -- Clergy from across Rockland gathered Monday to meet head-on what they say is a wave of Islamophobia that has gripped much of the nation since the massacre in San Bernadino, according to lohud.com. Though many of the leaders noted they had not witnessed any anti-Muslim behavior in the Lower Hudson Valley, the group condemned all "inflammatory" and "incendiary" language encouraging discrimination against the nation's Muslims, according to the report. The event, designed to promote peace, according to the report, was organized by the Rockland Clergy for So…

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Poughkeepsie City Council Approves Amended $83 Million Budget Poughkeepsie City Council Approves Amended $83 Million Budget
Poughkeepsie City Council Approves Amended $83 Million Budget POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. -- The City Council approved a 2016 budget Monday that restored several jobs and increased the homeowner tax rate by more than 7 percent, according to the Poughkeepsie Journal. The $83 million budget now heads to Mayor John Tkazyik for approval, but least one councilman told the Journal that Tkazyik is likely to veto the amended budget, but that support in the council is such that the veto will be overridden. Tkazyik submitted a budget plan in October that raised the tax levy by 5 percent and cut seven civilian positions in the city's police department, the Journal report…

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State Police Investigating Gas Station Robbery in Hyde Park State Police Investigating Gas Station Robbery in Hyde Park
State Police Investigating Gas Station Robbery in Hyde Park HYDE PARK, N.Y. -- State troopers are investigating the robbery of a Citgo gas station on Route 9, according to the Poughkeepsie Journal.Details about the incident were scarce Tuesday night. The paper had no details on possible injuries, suspects or proceeds. Check in to poughkeepsiejournal.com for updated details.

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