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Columbus Day
Stamford
Schools
Stamford School District Causes Controversy By Removing 2 Scheduled Holidays
A Connecticut school board's decision to remove two holidays that have traditionally given students a day off has sparked debate amongst community members, according to a report by ABC 7 New York. The controversy began in Fairfield County following the Stamford School Board's decision to remove Veterans Day and Columbus Day from their calendar, which means students will not have them off for the next two years, according to an ABC7 report from Friday, Jan. 26. Board members, who passed the decision in a 5-3 motion, have defended the decision by saying students should remain in s…
White Plains
Weather
Flash Flood Risk: Cold Front To Run Into Philippe, Bringing Heavy Downpours, Scattered Storms
A powerful cold front approaching from the west has triggered widespread rainfall that will collide with post-tropical cyclone Philippe, leading to the potential for flash flooding in parts of the Northeast. Scattered to numerous drenching downpours and embedded thunderstorms will become widespread on Saturday morning, Oct. 7, and last into the late afternoon or early evening, according to the National Weather Service. A Flood Watch is in effect for much of the region until 8 p.m. Saturday. "Some of the flooding could be locally significant," the National Weather Service said in a Hazardou…
White Plains
Weather
Cold Front Will Collide With Tropical Storm Philippe: Here's Timing, Projected Rainfall Totals
A powerful cold front accompanied by a complex storm system will run into the remnants of Tropical Storm Philippe to pelt the Northeast with heavy rain that could cause flash flooding. Some areas in the region could see up to 4 inches of rainfall from overnight Friday, Oct. 6 through the day on Saturday, Oct. 7. "A strong cold front will bring the potential for heavy rain showers and embedded thunderstorm activity late tonight," the National Weather Service said in a Hazardous Weather Statement issued early Friday morning, Oct. 6. "Due to saturated soil conditions and high st…
Putnam
Weather
New Flash Flood Risk: Complex Storm System Could Dump Several Inches Of Rainfall
A complex storm system accompanying a strong cold front could bring up to 4 inches of rainfall to parts of the Northeast leading to a new threat of flash flooding. Ahead of the arrival of the system, it will be dry on Thursday, Oct. 5, with skies gradually becoming sunny after morning fog, according to the National Weather Service. The high temperature will be in the low to mid-70s. Clouds will increase on Friday, Oct. 6 with more patchy morning fog and a chance of showers and drizzle throughout the day. The high temperature will be around 70 degrees. Showers will be more widesp…
White Plains
Weather
First Major Snowstorm Of Season To Hit Parts Of US; Here's What To Expect In This Region
It's around Columbus Day weekend that the weather traditionally becomes brisk as the fall season gets into full swing. That scenario is certainly unfolding in the Rockies as the first major snowstorm of the season is expected to bring blizzard-like conditions through midweek. But it's a far different story in this region. That's because we've been off to an exceptionally warm start to October. "Models indicate no end in sight for the foreseeable future as this anomalously warm regime is expected to continue through mid-month," the National Weather Service said. In fact, from C…
Lebanon
Weather
US To See First Blockbuster Snowstorm Of Season; Here's Long-Range Outlook For Region
The first blockbuster snowstorm of the 2021-22 season in the US is expected early this week, with up to two feet of the white stuff predicted for parts of the Rockies. But meanwhile, here in the Northeast, we're off to an exceptionally warm start to October. In fact, through the first eight days of the month, It's been about four degrees above normal, according to the National Weather Service. "Models indicate no end in sight for the foreseeable future as this anomalously warm regime is expected to continue through mid-month," the weather service said. Rain and scattered showe…
White Plains
Weather
Weekend Washout? Here's How Long Unsettled Weather Pattern Will Linger In Region
An unsettled weather pattern has arrived in the region and will linger through the long Columbus Day weekend. It won't be a complete washout at all, but the chance for rain and spotty showers will be a daily occurrence for the next three days, according to the National Weather Service. Here's what to expect. Saturday, Oct. 9: Skies will be mostly cloudy throughout the day and evening. The high temperature will be in the mid 60s and there will be a chance of rain at times. The chance for light rain will increase overnight. Sunday, Oct. 10: Rain becomes likely, starting in the mid-mo…
Garfield-Lodi
News
Petition Seeks Garfield Columbus School Name Change
A former Garfield resident spent Columbus Day campaigning to rename a public school in town. “Christopher Columbus did not discover America, but[,] rather, stole and destroyed the land and history of [i]ndigenous [p]eoples who continue to suffer from his actions today,” Venise J. Salcedo wrote in a change.org petition that seeks to rename School No. 8. Salcedo, who works for Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals in Philadelphia, believes that the pre-K-to-5th grade school should be named for “someone who best reflects the values of its students, staff, faculty and alumni.” “European coloni…
Litchfield
Weather
Here's How Much Rain To Expect As Remnants Of Delta Bring Downpours, Gusty Winds To Region
Remnants of Hurricane Delta, now a tropical depression, are bringing drenching rain to the region. The system will be accompanied by gusty winds that could cause power outages along with possible flooding. Periods of rain will be heavy at times with flooding on streets and poor drainage areas throughout Columbus Day on Monday, Oct. 12. Wind gusts on Monday will be as strong as 30 miles per hour. Generally, about 1 to 2 inches of rainfall is expected for most of the region, with 3 to 4 inches possible on Long Island through Tuesday, Oct. 13. For projected rainfall amounts, see the s…
Litchfield
Weather
Remnants Of Delta Will Bring Heavy Rain, Gusty Winds That Could Cause Power Outages
Remnants of Post-Tropical Cyclone Delta will bring drenching rain, possible flooding and strong, gusty winds that could cause power outages. The system will arrive late Sunday night, Oct. 11 at around 10 p.m. Periods of rain will be heavy at times with flooding on streets and poor drainage areas through Columbus Day on Monday, Oct. 12. Wind gusts on Monday will be as strong as 30 miles per hour. Generally, about 1 to 2 inches of rainfall is expected for most of the region, with 3 to 4 inches possible on Long Island through Tuesday, Oct. 13. For projected rainfall amounts, see the f…
Litchfield
Weather
Weakened Tropical Storm Delta Will Bring Drenching Rain To Region
A weakened Tropical Storm Delta will bring drenching rain to the region at the tail end of the weekend into the first part of the new week. The arrival of the system late Sunday night, Oct. 11 will result in cooler temperatures. Periods of rain will be heavy at times with flooding on streets and poor drainage areas through Columbus Day on Monday, Oct. 12. About 1 to 2 inches of rainfall is expected. "Strong westerly winds, in part due to the jet stream, will tear Delta apart and that will leave the non-tropical features to handle the bulk of the rain in the Northeast," AccuWea…
Garfield-Lodi
Police & Fire
Unico
, Others Clean Vandalized Columbus Statue, Mayor Vows To Find, Prosecute Those Responsible
In what the president of UNICO called “lowlife cowardly acts,” vandals in Garfield defaced a Christopher Columbus statue and damaged a local elementary school named for the Italian explorer. Police were actively pursuing leads in finding those responsible for what Mayor Richard Rigoglioso called “hateful and disrespectful” acts, and said they’d be prosecuted “to the fullest extent of the law.” Meanwhile, members of the local UNICO chapter cleaned up both the statue, which was being protected by a tarp, and paving stones dedicated to deceased loved ones that had been spray-painted with hate…
Nassau
Politics
Cuomo Blames Press For His Use Of N-Word During Live Radio Interview
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is blaming the press for his use of the n-word during a live radio interview last week.Cuomo was asked on WAMC radio on Tuesday, Oct. 15 to discuss the controversy regarding Indigenous Peoples’ Day, which was celebrated at the same time as Columbus Day. The conversation took a turn to a weekend New York Times opinion piece that spoke of the treatment of Italian Americans in the past. It was then that he used the racial slur. “They used an expression that southern Italians were called, I believe they were saying southern Italians, Sicilians — I’m half Sicilian — were…
Nassau
Politics
Cuomo Under Fire After Using N-Word During Live Radio Interview
A live radio interview about racism regarding Italian Americans took a nasty turn for New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, who used the n-word during the course of the conversation. Cuomo called into WAMC radio on Tuesday, Oct. 15, where he was asked to discuss the purported controversy regarding Indigenous Peoples’ Day, which was celebrated at the same time as Columbus Day. Listen to the radio interview here The conversation took a turn to a weekend New York Times opinion piece that spoke of the treatment of Italian Americans in the past. It was then that he used the racial slur. “They used a…
Nassau
Weather
Here's When It Will Get All Wet After Perfect Columbus Day Parade Weather
A dry start to the week will be followed by a round of steady rain. Here's a day-by-day look at what to expect: Monday, Oct. 14: There will be gradual clearing after a cloudy morning on Columbus Day. The afternoon will be mostly sunny with a high in the upper 60s. Tuesday, Oct. 15: Sunny with a high temperature in the low 60s. Wednesday, Oct. 16: Rain will arrive after 2 p.m. and continue at times through midnight. Up to a half-inch of rainfall is possible. The high temperature will be around 65 degrees. Thursday, Oct. 17: Partly sunny with a high temperature near 60 degrees. Thre…
Nassau
Police & Fire
Eight Charged In Overnight Sobriety Checkpoint On Long Island
Eight people are facing charges after an overnight sobriety checkpoint on Long Island. Police officers from the Suffolk County Police Department Highway Patrol Bureau’s Selective Alcohol Fatality Enforcement Team (SAFE-T) and the 2nd Precinct, assisted by New York State Troopers, conducted the Sobriety Checkpoint at the corner of New York Avenue and Church Street in Huntington Station. The checkpoint was part of the Columbus Day holiday weekend enforcement initiative targeting impaired driving due to alcohol and/or drugs. A total of 363 vehicles went through the checkpoint. The fol…
Fair Lawn-Glen Rock
Politics
'Columbus Day' Still Sails In Glen Rock: 'Indigenous Peoples Day' Downed
"Columbus Day" isn’t getting changed to “Indigenous Peoples’ Day” in Glen Rock – not after an overflow group of Italian-Americans turned out in force to convince the Borough Council to vote down the move Wednesday night. The council nixed the name change by a 7-0 vote, ending what had been weeks of turmoil that opponents said was roiled by out-of-town activists. “We move on with a much better respect and understanding of all sides of the issue, including the significance of this holiday to our Italian-American residents and neighbors that often goes well beyond the man that it is named for,…
Stamford
Lifestyle
Stamford Cancels July 4th Fireworks Due To Budget Cuts
Stamford residents looking forward to the July 4th fireworks show should start planning a trip out of town after the city's first round of budget cuts nix the show along with several other city amenities. Mayor David Martin said the cuts were necessary after the Board of Representatives imposed a $1.4 million unidentified general cut to the city’s budget: “As Mayor, I strongly disagree with the general cut made by the Board of Representatives to the City’s budget," Martin said in a statement following the cuts. "It will have a disproportionate impact on services provided to reside…
