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West Milford Group Needs Volunteers To Harvest Crops For Food Pantries WEST MILFORD, N.J. – Sustainable West Milford is searching for volunteers to aid in the harvesting of fresh produce at Apple Acres Farm at 6 p.m. Friday. Plans are to bring the produce harvested to the four local pantries in the area -- Queen of Peace, Holy Faith, St. Joseph’s and West Milford Presbyterian Church. The organization holds harvesting events every Friday from June to October and accepts donations from local farmers. To donate, can drop off the food on Fridays at Apple Acres no later than 6 p.m. or at the West Milford Farmers Market on Wednesdays no later than 6:30 p.m. Call 9…

by Jim Barg

07/23/2016

Events

Hackensack Art Exhibit Shows State Of Women's Equality HACKENSACK, N.J. – The Bergen County Commission on the Status of Women, launched by the Department of Human Services, will host a monthlong art exhibit on women's equality beginning on Wednesday, Aug. 3. The exhibit was the idea of Commission Administrator Jamie Ziegelhofer, who sent requests to every K-12 school in the county for artwork from students. Each artist whose work is displayed will be invited to the unveiling on Aug. 3 at 10:30 a.m., when local dignitaries will give speeches, and certificates will be handed out to the artists.

by Jim Barg

07/23/2016

Weather

Heat Steams Up Weekend In Bridgeport FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. – Those who like the heat will love this weekend's weather throughout Fairfield County. The rest of the weekend brings heat and sun, as today's and tomorrow's highs are both going to be around 90 and sunny. The Saturday high neared 94, and Sunday's high will nudge 90. Each evening's low will stay on the warm side, as Saturday night's low will be 66, and Sunday's will be 68 with patchy fog after 3 a.m. Forecasts also predict the heat will stay throughout the week, as highs will stay in the 80s and 90s.

by Jim Barg

07/23/2016

Lifestyle

Heat Advisory In Effect For Westchester WESTCHESTER COUNTY, N.Y. – With heat, humidity and expected 90-degree temperatures in the weather forecast through next week, a heat advisory is in effect for all of Westchester County. The county is offering various places for people to stay and cool off. The New Rochelle Public Library's main branch at 1 Library Plaza will be open Saturday until 2 p.m., and from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Monday. The Hugh Doyle Senior Center will also be open on Monday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. for seniors. Some tips to keep in mind during the heat advisory: Avoid strenuous activity. Drink plenty of non-al…

by Jim Barg

07/23/2016

Police & Fire

Couple Charged With Stealing Cooking Oil From Westport Restaurant WESTPORT, Conn. – A Yonkers couple was arrested in Westport on Monday morning on charges of attempting to steal cooking oil from a restaurant, police said. Jonathan Garces, 22, and Alondra Aracil, 19, were found by officers while "actively siphoning cooking oil from the tank" located at the back of the Five Guys restaurant in Westport, police said. Police had been alerted to a report of a white van with New York plates and the attempted theft of cooking oil at Five Guys. Garces was charged with larceny, conspiracy to commit larceny and violation of a protective order — because he…

by Jim Barg

07/22/2016

News

Yorktown Town Board Discusses Sober House YORKTOWN, N.Y. – A discussion about a sober house on Underhill Avenue was part of the latest Yorktown Town Board meeting on July 19. Residents asked questions about the future of the facility, which appeared to be abandoned, along with potential certification changes. Other items discussed as part of the meeting included: The addition of three schools and several parks to a speed zone list. Authorizing a revised agreement with Walter Sedovic Architects for restoring the railroad station. Continuing to replace street lights, after four lights on Commerce Street were recently replaced. Th…

by Jim Barg

07/22/2016

Police & Fire

State Police Seek Help In Investigation Into Shooting At I-95 Rest Area MILFORD, Conn. – Connecticut State Police put out a public request for information after a suspected shooting along I-95 in Milford overnight. Troopers got a call at about 2 a.m. Friday about a suspicious incident at the Milford rest area on I-95 southbound. When troopers arrived, they discovered a tractor-trailer in the rear of the rest area with a single bullet hole on the driver's side. After looking at surveillance footage, state police are looking for a heavyset shirtless white male wearing blue jeans and a white female with dark hair, dark pants and a dark-T-shirt. Troopers also spok…

by Jim Barg

07/22/2016

Police & Fire

Bethel Fire Department Responded To 42 Calls In June BETHEL, Conn. – The Bethel Volunteer Fire Department has released their report blotter for the month of June. The department dealt with 42 calls in total. The list included: 22 automatic alarms Five motor vehicle incidents One car fire Two downed wire incidents One gas leak One carbon dioxide call Two EMS assists One spill control incident Seven brush fires In addition, there were 132 EMS runs for the month of June.

by Jim Barg

07/19/2016

Events

Hosts Of 'Welcome To Night Vale' Podcast Visit Rhinebeck RHINEBECK, N.Y. – "Welcome To Night Vale" podcast creators Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor will visit the Morton Memorial Library for an event on Thursday, Sept. 15 at 6 p.m. In the four years since the pair launched the twice-monthly podcast, their work has grown to include a best-selling novel and the occasional touring stage show. Fink and Cranor will talk about the genesis of the podcast, along with holding question and answer and autograph sessions for attendees. Tickets are $20 and will include a copy of the yet-to-be published “Mostly Void, Partially Stars: Welcome to Night…

by Jim Barg

07/19/2016

Police & Fire

Westport Accident Overnight Knocks Out Power, Injures Driver WESTPORT, Conn. – Power has been restored after a car accident late Monday night knocked out power to a Westport neighborhood and sent a driver to the hospital, according to News 12. The driver hit a utility pole on Greens Farms Road, cracking the pole and knocking out power, News 12 said. Authorities said the accident happened before midnight, reported News 12. Read the News 12 article here.

by Jim Barg

07/19/2016

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