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Coastal Flood Advisory In Effect For Southern Westchester County Coastal Flood Advisory In Effect For Southern Westchester County
Coastal Flood Advisory In Effect For Southern Westchester County WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. – A coastal flood advisory is in effect for southern Westchester County, according to the National Weather Service. The advisory, which was issued Tuesday night, remains in effect from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday. It coincides with the arrival of drenching rains associated with the same storm system that spawned Hurricane Patricia in the Pacific Ocean late last week. Other coastal areas, including northwestern Suffolk and northern Nassau counties on Long Island and southern Fairfield and New Haven counties in Connecticut, also are affected by the advisory, according…

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Former Rep Caruso Endorses Foster For Bridgeport Mayor Former Rep Caruso Endorses Foster For Bridgeport Mayor
Former Rep Caruso Endorses Foster For Bridgeport Mayor BRIDGEPORT, Conn. – Former 10-term state Rep. Chris Caruso has endorsed mayoral candidate Mary-Jane Foster, saying her bid for the office is positive for the city. “I am honored that Rep. Caruso has endorsed my campaign for mayor,” Foster said in a statement. “He has been a leading voice for clean government and public integrity.” Foster, an independent, is running against Enrique Torres, a Republican, Democrat Joe Ganim, the city’s former mayor who served more than seven years in federal prison after he was convicted of bribery and racketeering charges, and several other independent candid…

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Access Health CT Hosting Community Chat In Danbury Access Health CT Hosting Community Chat In Danbury
Access Health CT Hosting Community Chat In Danbury DANBURY, Conn. – Access Health CT is hosting a business and community leader "chat" from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Women’s Center of Greater Danbury. The business and community meeting, to be held in the second floor informational room of 2 West St., will provide attendees with information detailing the accomplishments of Connecticut’s insurance exchange program, said state Rep. Bob Godfrey (D-Danbury) in a statement. A discussion also will take place surrounding Access Health CT’s options for quality, affordable healthcare. The organization hopes to “educate community leaders…

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Torres Vows To Help The Disenfranchised If Elected Mayor Of Bridgeport Torres Vows To Help The Disenfranchised If Elected Mayor Of Bridgeport
Torres Vows To Help The Disenfranchised If Elected Mayor Of Bridgeport BRIDGEPORT, Conn. – Republican mayoral candidate Enrique Torres is describing his plans to address issues faced by “disenfranchised public housing residents and Bridgeport’s lower income citizens” in a In a Youtube video released in English and Spanish. “The poor and struggling citizens of this city haven’t had a fair shake at the American dream,” Torres said. “This is because our people lack job opportunities. Worse, our city is riding on the backs of its citizens in the form of over-taxation. “As a result, many have lost their homes due to tax foreclosures by the city’s voracious and inhu…

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Norwalk Teen Charged With Carrying Gun Without A Permit After Police Chase Norwalk Teen Charged With Carrying Gun Without A Permit After Police Chase
Norwalk Teen Charged With Carrying Gun Without A Permit After Police Chase NORWALK, Conn. -- A Norwalk teenager was arrested on a warrant and charged with illegally carrying a gun, police said.Kevin Rosiclaire, 18, was taken into custody Friday in connection with an Aug. 1 incident that police said involved a second man, Patrick Elmore. Rosiclaire and Elmore are accused of leading police on a chase while carrying a .22-caliber handgun, authorities said. Officers recovered the gun after searching the men, they said, adding that DNA found on the recovered handgun matches Rosiclaire. The arrest warrant for Rosiclaire was issued after police analyzed the case's DNA e…

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Student, Parent Race Benefits Meadow Pond Elementary's PTA Student, Parent Race Benefits Meadow Pond Elementary's PTA
Student, Parent Race Benefits Meadow Pond Elementary's PTA LEWISBORO, N.Y. -- Meadow Pond Elementary School's Parent Teacher Association raised more than $1,000 recently during the inaugural Max's Mighty Pumpkin Race, event organizers said.The race, which took place at the elementary school on Smith Ridge Road, allowed parents and students alike to participate in a 5K run/walk and a 1-mile fun run. "It was an extremely successful event for the PTA and brought out more than 100 people in very chilly temperatures," said Joanne Hasko, who co-directed the event along with Rebekah Habinowski. "We hope that this will become a tradition that…

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Connecticut Gas Prices Lower, Now 22nd In U.S. Connecticut Gas Prices Lower, Now 22nd In U.S.
Connecticut Gas Prices Lower, Now 22nd In U.S. CONNECTICUT – Gas prices across much of the state are dropping, allowing many residents the most affordable road travel in almost a year, according to AAA Northeast. At $2.29 per gallon Monday, average prices are 4 cents lower than last week, 12 cents lower than last month and $1.09 lower than last year, the organization said. The state hasn’t seen average gas prices as low at $2.29 since February. Nationally, AAA lists the price of regular gasoline at $2.20 a gallon, which is 85 cents  lower than last year. Citing a number of global developments, AAA cites increased supply as one reason…

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Cigarette Eyed As Cause of Mount Vernon Blaze Cigarette Eyed As Cause of Mount Vernon Blaze
Cigarette Eyed As Cause of Mount Vernon Blaze MOUNT VERNON, N.Y. -- A discarded cigarette is believed to have been the cause of a fire Friday that damaged a three-story house and displaced 18 people, according to lohud.com.A city firefighter suffered a minor injury while battling the blaze at 158 Stevens Ave. and returned to work later that day, according to the report. There appear to have been no other injuries. Mount Vernon Deputy Chief John Battista told the newspaper that the cigarette is believed to have ignited the blaze in a third-floor windowsill. Investigation into the fire continues, according to the report. Read the full st…

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Stratford Police Seek Suspect In Thefts Of Campaign Sign Stratford Police Seek Suspect In Thefts Of Campaign Sign
Stratford Police Seek Suspect In Thefts Of Campaign Sign STRATFORD, Conn. -- Stratford police are searching for the man responsible for a string of campaign sign thefts that have occurred on Main Street, according to ctpost.com. The thefts, the most recent of which occurred Saturday, were also reported near the Vitamin Shack, 1615 Main St., on Oct. 15, 21, 24, according to the report. In each case, security footage captured a white man stealing the signs, authorities told the paper. Police said they do not know whether the same man is responsible in each instance, the report said. Read the full story at ctpost.com.

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Ossining Police Officer Doubles As Fashion Model Ossining Police Officer Doubles As Fashion Model
Ossining Police Officer Doubles As Fashion Model OSSINING, N.Y. -- Ossining Police officers look out for the public good, keep the streets safe and, every now and again, bring a bit of style to the job.Saturday, Officer JP Chavez was among several volunteers to model during the inaugural Ossining Fall Food and Fashion Show, according to a post on the department's Facebook page. Chavez, who modeled a pink Ossining Police t-shirt, was hailed by the department as a "good sport (and brave soul)." The show, which featured a number of local fashion purveyors, took place in Market Square, near the Ossining Farmers Market, was held from…

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