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Memorial Day Weekend

Loudoun
Police & Fire
Gun Loaded With 15 Bullets Detected By TSA At Norfolk International Airport Gun Loaded With 15 Bullets Detected By TSA At Norfolk International Airport
Gun Loaded With 15 Bullets Detected By TSA At Norfolk International Airport A Virginia man tried bringing a handgun loaded with 15 bullets onto a flight at Norfolk International Airport over Memorial Day Weekend, authorities said. The Dumfries man's gun was caught as he entered the security checkpoint, TSA spokeswoman Lisa Farbstein said. The X-ray unit alerted on the carry-on bag, which required a closer inspection. The firearm was removed by the local police. The man also faces a stiff financial civil penalty for bringing a gun to a TSA security checkpoint. The penalty for carrying weapons recently increased to a maximum of $15,000. The case will be forwarded t…

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by Cecilia Levine
Berks
Police & Fire
Dirt Biker, 26, Killed In Reading Crash Dirt Biker, 26, Killed In Reading Crash
Dirt Biker, 26, Killed In Reading Crash A 26-year-old dirt bike operator died in a crash over Memorial Day Weekend, police in Reading said. Officers were called to North Grace Street and Lancaster Avenue around 11:30 p.m. Sunday, May 28, where the dirt bike and a vehicle collided, Reading spokeswoman Maritza Loaiza said. The 26-year-old dirt bike operator was being treated by EMS when police arrived. He was taken to Reading Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

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by Cecilia Levine
Loudoun
Police & Fire
Police ID Motorcyclist, 34, Killed In Ashburn Crash Police ID Motorcyclist, 34, Killed In Ashburn Crash
Police ID Motorcyclist, 34, Killed In Ashburn Crash Authorities have identified the 34-year-old motorcyclist killed in a Memorial Day Weekend crash in Loudoun County. Erik E. Grier, of Ashburn, is believed to have lost control of his bike while riding north on Claiborne Parkway near Harry Byrd Highway Friday, May 26 around 2:40 p.m. the county sheriff's office said. The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal motorcycle crash that occurred on northbound  Grier struck the guardrail and was taken to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead, authorities said. Anyone with information, please contact Investigato…

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by Cecilia Levine
Middlesex MA
Lifestyle
Cambridge Eatery Makes Yelp's Top 100 Burgers, But There's No Meat In Sight Cambridge Eatery Makes Yelp's Top 100 Burgers, But There's No Meat In Sight
Cambridge Eatery Makes Yelp's Top 100 Burgers, But There's No Meat In Sight Just in time for national burger day on May 28, Yelp released its list of top 100 burgers in the US, and a Massachusetts eatery made the cut.  Yelp's list features bigger-than-ever burgers, fusion-style burgers, and some burgers that barely warrant the name (the number 13 restaurant serves up burgers in tortillas), but Veggie Galaxy in Cambridge offers up traditional diner comfort food - albeit with one major twist.  Veggie Galaxy serves standard diner fare seven days a week, but every dish is made 100% meat-free, and every menu item can be made vegan, according to the eatery's website.  …

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by Morgan Gonzales
Baltimore
Traffic
Here Are The Best, Worst Times To Get Out Of Town For Memorial Day Weekend In The DMV Here Are The Best, Worst Times To Get Out Of Town For Memorial Day Weekend In The DMV
Here Are The Best, Worst Times To Get Out Of Town For Memorial Day Weekend In The DMV Travelers in the DMV region looking to get out of town for the long Memorial Day Weekend may want to hit the road as AAA anticipates near record-high travelers for the holiday. With the COVID-19 pandemic truly i the rearview mirror, AAA is projecting that 42.3 million Americans will travel at least 50 miles away from home, representing a possible 7 percent increase over 2022, marking the beginning of the busy summer travel season. In the region, those looking to get away for the weekend are being advised to leave before noon on Friday, May 26, if they hope to avoid gridlocks and headaches …

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by Zak Failla
Fairfax
Weather
'May Chill' Will Be Followed By By Drizzly Memorial Day Weekend Across DC Area, Forecasters Say 'May Chill' Will Be Followed By By Drizzly Memorial Day Weekend Across DC Area, Forecasters Say
'May Chill' Will Be Followed By By Drizzly Memorial Day Weekend Across DC Area, Forecasters Say It won't be a complete washout but it certainly won't be a picturesque Memorial Day Weekend in the Washington DC area, forecasters are saying. "A Memorial Day weekend washout is not in the forecast for most of the Northeast, but that doesn’t mean there won’t be some weather disruptions at times, especially in the mid-Atlantic, AccuWeather.com reports. "A slight shift in the weather pattern is likely to take place, allowing some rain and stormy conditions to spread northward from the southern United States beginning Saturday." Thursday, May 25 through Saturday, May 27 are expected to b…

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by Cecilia Levine
Middlesex NJ
Business
Woodbridge Bowling Center Shutters Permanently Woodbridge Bowling Center Shutters Permanently
Woodbridge Bowling Center Shutters Permanently A Central Jersey bowling center plans to close permanently later this month. Woodbridge Bowling Center has been in business for more than 40 years. The center, at 346 Main St. in Woodbridge,  announced it will close on Sunday, May 21.  The owners are retiring, according to the message on the center’s website. “It is with the most heartfelt words that we let all of you know, after 40+ years under the management of Joey D and 20+ years under the ownership of the DiSilvestros, Woodbridge Bowling Center will be closing their doors at the end of the day May 21st,” the message said. “…

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by Jon Craig
Baltimore
Police & Fire
Scooter-Riding Suspects Sought In Triple Inner Harbor Shooting That Killed Teen Scooter-Riding Suspects Sought In Triple Inner Harbor Shooting That Killed Teen
Scooter-Riding Suspects Sought In Triple Inner Harbor Shooting That Killed Teen Police in Baltimore are seeking a pair seen riding a blue scooter in a Memorial Day Weekend shooting that left one teen dead and two others hurt. The suspects were captured on surveillance heading to the scene at the Inner Harbor (201 E. Pratt Street) on Saturday, May 28, where 17-year-old Neal Mack died, city police said. Neal MackTendea Family Two girls ages 15 and 17 were injured, the younger of whom suffered a non-life-threatening graze wound to her head, authorities said. The suspects were seen riding on the blue scooter before the murder, and were also seen fleeing from the scene…

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by Cecilia Levine
Hudson
Police & Fire
Man Killed In Broad Daylight Stabbing ID'd As Jersey City Man, 28 Man Killed In Broad Daylight Stabbing ID'd As Jersey City Man, 28
Man Killed In Broad Daylight Stabbing ID'd As Jersey City Man, 28 A 28-year-old man was stabbed dead in Jersey City over Memorial Day Weekend. Jawon Purcell was found with multiple stab wounds at 12 Bostwick Ave., around 1:50 p.m. on Sunday, May 29, Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez said. He was pronounced dead at the scene at approximately 2 p.m.  The Cause and Manner of death are pending the findings of the Regional Medical Examiner’s Office. The Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office Homicide Unit and the Jersey City Police Department are actively investigating this case.  No arrests had been made as of Monday morning.  Anyone w…

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by Cecilia Levine
Columbia Greene
Weather
Here's Latest Memorial Day Weekend Forecast Here's Latest Memorial Day Weekend Forecast
Here's Latest Memorial Day Weekend Forecast The current outlook for the entire Memorial Day Weekend is not completely certain, but one thing is. It will get off to an unsettled, soggy start, before big changes are expected. "The weather forecast in the Northeast can take a dramatic turn during the holiday weekend, thanks to a slow-moving storm moving across the country," according to AccuWeather.com. Showers will arrive on getaway morning, Friday, May 27, according to the National Weather Service. It will be cloudy throughout the day Friday, with a high temperature in the mid 70s. There will be a chance for thunderstorms starting …

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by Joe Lombardi
Alexandria
Weather
Memorial Day Weekend Weather: What To Expect This Year Memorial Day Weekend Weather: What To Expect This Year
Memorial Day Weekend Weather: What To Expect This Year A rainy start to Memorial Day Weekend could be the reality for many residents in the Capital Region.  As a low pressure system slowly moves across the country, rain is expected to reach the East Coast by Friday, May 27, according to the National Weather Service (NWS).  As a low pressure system slowly moves east across the midsection of the country, rain will gradually push eastward... Posted by NOAA NWS Weather Prediction Center on Wednesday, May 25, 2022 The system, which will bring scattered showers and thunderstorms, is expected to linger in the area throughout the rest of the weeke…

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by David Cifarelli
Worcester
Weather
Memorial Day Weekend Will Get Off To Soggy Start, Followed By Big Change In Weather Pattern Memorial Day Weekend Will Get Off To Soggy Start, Followed By Big Change In Weather Pattern
Memorial Day Weekend Will Get Off To Soggy Start, Followed By Big Change In Weather Pattern The current outlook for the entire Memorial Day Weekend is not certain, but one thing is. It will get off to an unsettled, soggy start, before big changes are expected. "The weather forecast in the Northeast can take a dramatic turn during the holiday weekend, thanks to a slow-moving storm moving across the country," according to AccuWeather.com. After a partly sunny day on Thursday, May 26 with a high temperature around 70 degrees, showers will arrive overnight and continue on getaway day, Friday, May 27, according to the National Weather Service. It will be cloudy throughout the day Fri…

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by Joe Lombardi
Baltimore
News
Here's When Baltimore Public Pools Open Here's When Baltimore Public Pools Open
Here's When Baltimore Public Pools Open The weather is heating up, so we've got to find a way to cool down.  Baltimore Parks and Recreation announced their pools will open Memorial Day Weekend for the 2022 season.  Park Pools will begin a season with a weekend only schedule starting May 28 to June 15, opening fully on June 16 through September 5, the department says.  Baltimore Neighborhood Pools will open with full operation on June 16.  The annual Big Splash summer season kick-off will take place at the brand new Druid Hill Park Pool, June 11.  The public pools will be free to visit, however an onlin…

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by Annie DeVoe
Rye
Lifestyle
Playland Park In Rye Pushes Back Opening Day Playland Park In Rye Pushes Back Opening Day
Playland Park In Rye Pushes Back Opening Day Hudson Valley residents looking to hit up Playland Park in Westchester for Memorial Day Weekend are going to have to press pause on their proposed holiday plans. Officials announced that they were pushing back Opening Day at the amusement park for the 2022 season until Thursday, June 9 after previously saying it would be open in Rye in mid-May. Opening Day hours will be from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on June 9, with the park open only on weekends through Tuesday, June 21, at which point it will be open daily through September. The park will then be closed on weekdays and open on weekends between …

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by Zak Failla
Putnam
Police & Fire
Arrest Made In Rape Of Carmel Woman Found Dead Arrest Made In Rape Of Carmel Woman Found Dead
Arrest Made In Rape Of Carmel Woman Found Dead A man is accused of sexually assaulting a Hudson Valley woman who was found dead on Memorial Day Weekend three decades ago. The case dates back to 1990, when the 20-year-old woman from Putnam County was spending the weekend in southern New Jersey with friends in Wildwood, authorities said.  Using a DNA match, police arrested Jerry Rosado, now age 62, of Millville, New Jersey, according to Cape May County Prosecutor Jeffrey H. Sutherland and Wildwood Police Chief Robert Regalbuto. Rosado is charged with the sexual assault of Susan Negersmith of Carmel. He has not been ch…

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by Jon Craig
Hartford
Weather
New Storm System With Potential Damaging Wind Gusts, Flooding Takes Aim On Region New Storm System With Potential Damaging Wind Gusts, Flooding Takes Aim On Region
New Storm System With Potential Damaging Wind Gusts, Flooding Takes Aim On Region Dry air and much warmer temperatures have followed a damp, dreary Memorial Day Weekend marked by unseasonably cold temperatures. But it won't long before a new storm system arrives in the region, the time frame for which is Thursday morning, June 3 until early Friday evening, June 4. There will be a mix of sun and clouds on Wednesday, June 2 with a high temperature in the mid 70s. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain and gusty winds, especially in the areas shown in dark green in the image above. Local flooding and strong wind gusts are possible. The high temperature will be …

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by Joe Lombardi
Hartford
Weather
After The Storm: Here's Latest Memorial Day, Five-Day Forecast After The Storm: Here's Latest Memorial Day, Five-Day Forecast
After The Storm: Here's Latest Memorial Day, Five-Day Forecast A days-long stationary front that led to numerous rounds of rain and temperatures 20 degrees or more below normal the last few days has finally moved off the coast. The result will be a decent day on Monday, May 31, salvaging a big part of Memorial Day Weekend - Memorial Day itself. Skies remain cloudy to start the day Monday, but peeks of sunshine will break through Memorial Day afternoon, with more seasonable temperatures, as the high temperature reaches the mid 60s. It will be partly cloudy Monday evening and through the overnight hours, with a low temperature around  50 degre…

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by Joe Lombardi
Hartford
Weather
Memorial Day Weekend Will Get Off To Stormy Start: Here's The Five-Day Forecast Memorial Day Weekend Will Get Off To Stormy Start: Here's The Five-Day Forecast
Memorial Day Weekend Will Get Off To Stormy Start: Here's The Five-Day Forecast After one day of pleasant, dry conditions, Memorial Day Weekend will get off to a stormy start. Thursday, May 27 will be sunny and warm, with a high temperature around 80 degrees. Friday, May 28 will be partly sunny and breezy for most of the day, with cooler temperatures topping off with a high in the upper 60s.  The storm system will arrive late in the afternoon, with rain become steady and heavy at times after nightfall Friday. Rain will continue through the overnight until just after daybreak on Saturday, May 29. There will be showers at times during the day Saturday, which will …

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by Joe Lombardi
Nassau
News
COVID-19: State Park Family Passes Will Be Given To NYers Who Get Vaxed Through Memorial Day COVID-19: State Park Family Passes Will Be Given To NYers Who Get Vaxed Through Memorial Day
Covid-19: State Park Family Passes Will Be Given To NYers Who Get Vaxed Through Memorial Day New York is “taking a shot in the park” to encourage New Yorkers to go out and get the COVID-19 vaccine. Any New Yorker who receives a COVID-19 vaccination this week will receive a free two-day family pass to visit any state park, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced at a briefing on Monday, May 24 at Jones Beach in advance of Memorial Day Weekend. Anyone vaccinated between Monday, May 24, and Monday, May 31 will be eligible to receive passes. Cuomo made note that each state park will also feature pop-up vaccination sites over the holiday weekend as the state looks to “get more shots in arms” as th…

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by Zak Failla
York
News
PA Lifting COVID Orders Memorial Day Weekend, Masks Required Until 70% Of State Is Vaccinated PA Lifting COVID Orders Memorial Day Weekend, Masks Required Until 70% Of State Is Vaccinated
PA Lifting COVID Orders Memorial Day Weekend, Masks Required Until 70% Of State Is Vaccinated Normalcy is returning in Pennsylvania where officials announced COVID-19 mitigation efforts will be lifted Memorial Day Weekend. Capacity limits on restaurants, bars, indoor and outdoor gatherings will be lifted on May 31, Governor Tom Wolf's administration said Tuesday.  The public mask mandate will be lifted when 70 percent of the population -- including those 18 and older -- are vaccinated. As of Tuesday, 42 percent of Pennsylvanians were vaccinated, with 63 percent of individuals ages 18 and over had gotten at least one dose, federal data shows. Effective May 31, we are lifting CO…

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by Cecilia Levine
Eastchester
News
COVID-19: 'Numbers Are Moving In Different Direction,' Says Latimer; New Westchester Rundown COVID-19: 'Numbers Are Moving In Different Direction,' Says Latimer; New Westchester Rundown
Covid-19: 'Numbers Are Moving In Different Direction,' Says Latimer; New Westchester Rundown Some alarm bells are ringing in County Executive George Latimer's head as Westchester has seen an uptick in COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations, and virus-related deaths. During his weekly COVID-19 briefing on Tuesday, Oct. 13 - held at his office due to Legislator David Tubiolo's positive case last week - Latimer said that "COVID numbers have been moving in a different direction," after seeing the curve flattened for several weeks.  Earlier story - COVID-19: Westchester State Of County Address Postponed After Legislator Tests Positive Latimer noted that while there's been a rise in acti…

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by Zak Failla
Mount Pleasant
Police & Fire
Man Charged With Aggravated DWI In Northern Westchester Checkpoint Man Charged With Aggravated DWI In Northern Westchester Checkpoint
Man Charged With Aggravated DWI In Northern Westchester Checkpoint A New York State Police sobriety checkpoint over Memorial Day Weekend led to the arrest of a Westchester man for alleged aggravated driving while intoxicated. New York State Police troopers from the Somers barracks conducted a fixed-sobriety checkpoint on Route 138 in Lewisboro on Friday, May 22 to look for potentially impaired drivers during the holiday weekend. Police said that during the checkpoint, Mamaroneck resident Genesio Dasilva, 54, was allegedly driving while impaired, and he was arrested for aggravated DWI. Following his arrest, Dasilva was released and issued tickets to retur…

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by Zak Failla
Litchfield
Weather
Memorial Day Weekend Starts With Showers, Possible Thunderstorms Before Big Change Memorial Day Weekend Starts With Showers, Possible Thunderstorms Before Big Change
Memorial Day Weekend Starts With Showers, Possible Thunderstorms Before Big Change Memorial Day Weekend will get off to a dreary start before skies clear and a bit of a warming trend starts. Here's the day-by-day forecast: Thursday, May 21: It will be a mostly sunny day with a high temperature in the low mid 60s. Friday, May 22: Clouds will thicken and the chance for showers will arrive after noontime on a day with a high temperature in the low 60s. Scattered rain and showers will continue at times through the evening with up to a quarter-inch of rainfall possible. Saturday, May 23: Clouds will linger and there will be more showers at times during the day with a ch…

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by Joe Lombardi
Litchfield
Weather
Return To Raw, Wet Weather Pattern Will Follow Brief Spring Fling As Memorial Day Nears Return To Raw, Wet Weather Pattern Will Follow Brief Spring Fling As Memorial Day Nears
Return To Raw, Wet Weather Pattern Will Follow Brief Spring Fling As Memorial Day Nears Don't adjust your calendar. We really are just days away from the start of Memorial Day Weekend. But it sure won't seem that way this week. That's because we will see a return to a wet and raw weather pattern following a brief spring fling of summerlike temperatures and sunny skies. Here's the forecast through week's end: Sunday, May 17: Mostly cloudy with a high temperature in the mid 60s. The overnight low temperature will be around 50 degrees. Monday, May 18: There will be some peeks of sun amid mostly cloudy skies. The high temperature will again be in the mid 60s and the overnight l…

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by Joe Lombardi
Ocean
News
NEW NORMAL: Murphy Suspects NJ Will Look Like This For 'Quite Some Time' NEW NORMAL: Murphy Suspects NJ Will Look Like This For 'Quite Some Time'
NEW Normal: Murphy Suspects NJ Will Look Like This For 'Quite Some Time' Call ahead. Stay six feet apart. Don't leave your house unless absolutely necessary. This is what New Jersey's "new normal" will look like, Gov. Phil Murphy suspects. And it could be like this for the next few months, he guesses. "The numbers are improving," he added. "The numbers are allowing us to take incremental steps." The state is reopening after the near shutdown due to coronavirus, however, will take "quite some time," the governor cautioned during Wednesday's COVID-19 briefing. Murphy earlier this week announced the reopening of nonessential businesses, restart of nonessential co…

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by Jon Craig
Litchfield
News
COVID-19: Will NYers Cross Over Into CT For Outdoor Dining, Hair Care Or To Visit Mall May 20? COVID-19: Will NYers Cross Over Into CT For Outdoor Dining, Hair Care Or To Visit Mall May 20?
Covid-19: Will NYers Cross Over Into CT For Outdoor Dining, Hair Care Or To Visit Mall May 20? Restaurants and most other non-essential downstate New York businesses are unlikely to reopen before mid-June. But Connecticut is on target to start  Phase 1 of its reopening plan on Wednesday, May 20. The sectors of business scheduled to reopen on that date are restaurants (outdoor dining only), museums, hair salons/barbershops, retail (including malls) and offices. Nail salons are not included among businesses reopening May 20. Meanwhile, beaches in New Jersey are on target to reopen by Memorial Day Weekend. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo was asked at his daily news briefing on Sa…

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by Joe Lombardi
Putnam
News
COVID-19: Will NYers Cross State Border For Outdoor Dining, Hair Care Or To Visit Mall May 20? COVID-19: Will NYers Cross State Border For Outdoor Dining, Hair Care Or To Visit Mall May 20?
Covid-19: Will NYers Cross State Border For Outdoor Dining, Hair Care Or To Visit Mall May 20? Restaurants and most other non-essential downstate New York businesses are unlikely to reopen before mid-June. But across the border, Connecticut is on target to start  Phase 1 of its reopening plan on Wednesday, May 20. The sectors of business scheduled to reopen on that date are restaurants (outdoor dining only), museums, hair salons/barbershops, retail (including malls) and offices. Nail salons are not included among businesses reopening May 20. Meanwhile, beaches in New Jersey are on target to reopen by Memorial Day Weekend. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo was asked at his daily …

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by Joe Lombardi
Brookfield
Police & Fire
Here's How Many Motorists Were Charged With DUI By CT State Police Over Memorial Day Weekend Here's How Many Motorists Were Charged With DUI By CT State Police Over Memorial Day Weekend
Here's How Many Motorists Were Charged With DUI By CT State Police Over Memorial Day Weekend Connecticut State Police troopers were busy over Memorial Day Weekend, responding to thousands of calls and dishing out hundreds of tickets for various violations on area roadways. During the holiday enforcement period, which started at 12:01 a.m. on Friday, May 24, and lasted through 11:59 p.m. on Monday, May 27, troopers responded to 7,540 calls for service and arrested 20 motorists for alleged impaired driving. In total, there were 2,242 tickets issued to motorists, including 607 for speeding and 448 for seatbelt violations. Other tickets were issued for unsafe lane changes, following to…

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by Zak Failla
Darien
Weather
Round Of Strong Storms With Gusty Winds, Possible Hail Will Sweep Through Area Round Of Strong Storms With Gusty Winds, Possible Hail Will Sweep Through Area
Round Of Strong Storms With Gusty Winds, Possible Hail Will Sweep Through Area Get set for a pre-Memorial Day weekend splash. A round of strong, isolated storms with gusty winds will sweep through the area later in the afternoon and into the evening on Thursday, May 23. The main time frame for storm activity will be from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. Some of the storms could be locally severe, the National Weather Service said in a Hazardous Weather Statement issued early Thursday morning. Precipitation arrived overnight with rain and showers and isolated storms south of New York City. There will be more scattered showers in the morning on a day in which the high temp…

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by Joe Lombardi
Darien
Weather
Severe Weather Threat: Round Of Strong Storms With Damaging Winds Possible For Area Severe Weather Threat: Round Of Strong Storms With Damaging Winds Possible For Area
Severe Weather Threat: Round Of Strong Storms With Damaging Winds Possible For Area The stretch of sunny, comfortable days will end when a round of strong, isolated storms with gusty winds sweeps through the area on Thursday, May 23. Clouds move in on Thursday, with some scattered showers in the morning and the high temperature reaching the low 70s before the chance for severe weather arrives. Scattered thunderstorms are possible Thursday afternoon, mainly after 5 p.m., into Thursday night, with the potential for strong to severe storms mainly across the interior, according to the National Weather Service. Some of the storms may produce damaging winds. Storms will co…

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by Joe Lombardi
Armonk
News
New York Gas Prices Remain Among Highest In Nation New York Gas Prices Remain Among Highest In Nation
New York Gas Prices Remain Among Highest In Nation The tristate area remains among the nation’s most expensive places to get gas, even as gas prices held relatively steady throughout the country during the Memorial Day Weekend holiday. Gas prices jumped just three cents in the past week, leading to a national average of $2.96 per gallon, with the average price in this area well over $3 per gallon. The jump comes weeks after President Donald Trump decision to withdraw the United States from the Iran nuclear deal. The average price per gallon is up 60 cents from a year ago and 15 cents from a month ago. The tristate area is still one of the m…

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by Zak Failla