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New Year's Eve

Fredericksburg, VA
Police & Fire
New Year’s Chaos: Fredericksburg Teen Jailed After Back-To-Back DUI Crashes Near I-95: Police New Year’s Chaos: Fredericksburg Teen Jailed After Back-To-Back DUI Crashes Near I-95: Police
New Year’s Chaos: Fredericksburg Teen Jailed After Back-To-Back DUI Crashes Near I-95: Police A New Year’s celebration ended in chaos after a teen driver allegedly caused two crashes within minutes near I-95 before attempting to run away from the scene. Officers responded to the area of Plank Road and I-95 in Fredericksburg during the early morning hours of Thursday, Jan. 1, after a white Subaru was struck at a red light by a red Nissan pickup, moments before the same truck crashed into a tractor-trailer that was making a left turn onto the interstate, according to the Fredericksburg Police Department. Witnesses reported seeing a man and woman run from the red Nissan as officer…

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by Zak Failla
Alexandria, VA
News
List Revealed Of 500-Plus Movie Theaters Showing 'Stranger Things' Series Finale New Year's Eve List Revealed Of 500-Plus Movie Theaters Showing 'Stranger Things' Series Finale New Year's Eve
List Revealed Of 500-Plus Movie Theaters Showing 'Stranger Things' Series Finale New Year's Eve Fans of the Netflix smash hit "Stranger Things" will get a chance to say goodbye to Hawkins on the big screen. More than 500 movie theaters across the United States and Canada will show the series finale on New Year's Eve. The final episode of Season 5, titled "The Rightside Up," will premiere in theaters at 8 p.m. Eastern time on Wednesday, Dec. 31, matching its global debut on Netflix. Screenings will continue through Thursday, Jan. 1, giving fans a two-day window to catch the epic conclusion on the big screen. Major chains like Cinemark, Regal, and NCG are participating, with AMC theate…

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by Joe Lombardi
Patchogue-Medford, NY
News
14-Year-Old Patchogue Girl Found Weeks After Going Missing 14-Year-Old Patchogue Girl Found Weeks After Going Missing
14-Year-Old Patchogue Girl Found Weeks After Going Missing A Long Island father is breathing a massive sigh of relief after his 14-year-old daughter was found weeks after going missing. Emmarae Gervasi, 14, of Patchogue, has been located, her father Frank Gervasi confirmed to Daily Voice on Friday, Jan. 3. No other details were given, but Mr. Gervasi said he would have more to say at a later time. He further confirmed the good news on Facebook, writing: "I found Emma!!! Please give me some time and then I will address the public in a few. Thanks. Prayers answered." Emmarae had last been seen on Terrell Street in Patchogue at around 5 p.m. Mon…

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by Michael Mashburn
Manchester, CT
News
Manchester Mom Dove Into Frozen Pond After Kids Fall Through Ice (UPDATE) Manchester Mom Dove Into Frozen Pond After Kids Fall Through Ice (UPDATE)
Manchester Mom Dove Into Frozen Pond After Kids Fall Through Ice (Update) New details have emerged in an incident on a frozen Connecticut pond that sent three family members and three first responders to the hospital on New Year's Eve. The 911 call came in around 2 p.m. after two children, ages 6 and 8, plunged into freezing water on a small pond about 200 yards from Hackmatack Street in Manchester, fire officials reported. The kids had been playing on the ice when it gave way, sending them into water six feet deep. Hearing their screams, the mother raced to the scene and jumped into the frigid water to save them. One child had gone under, while the other was sho…

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by Josh Lanier
Hackensack, NJ
News
Someone's Starting 2025 $1 Million Richer! Mega Millions Ticket Sold In NJ Someone's Starting 2025 $1 Million Richer! Mega Millions Ticket Sold In NJ
Someone's Starting 2025 $1 Million Richer! Mega Millions Ticket Sold In NJ Who needs fireworks when you’re holding a million-dollar ticket? A lucky New Jersey lottery player is kicking off the new year in style after hitting the $1 million second-tier prize in the Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024 Mega Millions New Year’s Eve drawing. Two other second-tier prizewinning tickets were sold in Minnesota and Florida. The ticket matched five of the winning numbers but missed the Mega Ball, just one step away from the jackpot. The winning numbers? 13, 22, 27, 29, and 35. The Mega Ball drawn was 1, with a Megaplier of 2X. Lottery officials have not yet revealed where the ticket wa…

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by Cecilia Levine
White Plains, NY
Police & Fire
Party Smart: Westchester Police Boost DWI Patrols For New Year’s Eve Party Smart: Westchester Police Boost DWI Patrols For New Year’s Eve
Party Smart: Westchester Police Boost DWI Patrols For New Year’s Eve As Westchester residents prepare to ring in 2025, county police are stepping up DWI enforcement to ensure celebrations don’t end in tragedy. The Westchester County Police Department is reminding residents to celebrate responsibly this New Year’s Eve, with officers conducting increased DWI patrols tonight, Tuesday, Dec. 31, and into the early hours of New Year’s Day, Wednesday, Jan. 1.  "Our commitment to remove impaired drivers from our roadways is something that never takes a holiday," the department wrote in a social media post on Tuesday. To avoid making what could be a life-alteri…

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by Ben Crnic
White Plains, NY
Lifestyle
Forget Times Square: White Plains To Feature Its Own Ball Drop, Fireworks Forget Times Square: White Plains To Feature Its Own Ball Drop, Fireworks
Forget Times Square: White Plains To Feature Its Own Ball Drop, Fireworks Move over, Times Square—a Westchester County city will be ringing in the New Year with a ball drop of its own.  The city of White Plains will host its New Year's Eve Family Spectacular on Tuesday, Dec. 31 starting at 10:30 p.m., officials announced.  The celebration will feature live music by local band RockSteady as well as a ball drop and fireworks once the clock strikes midnight.  The city gave residents a closer look at its New Year's ball in a video posted to its public access channel:  The White Plains NYE Ball is all set to drop tomorrow! Join the City of W…

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by Ben Crnic
Towson, MD
Traffic
Baltimore Drivers Face Restrictions Ahead Of Inner Harbor New Year’s Eve Bash Baltimore Drivers Face Restrictions Ahead Of Inner Harbor New Year’s Eve Bash
Baltimore Drivers Face Restrictions Ahead Of Inner Harbor New Year’s Eve Bash Motorists in Baltimore’s Inner Harbor area will encounter extensive traffic restrictions as the city gears up for its annual New Year’s Eve celebration. Starting at 4 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 31, restrictions on commercial vehicles and parking bans will transform downtown Baltimore to prepare for large crowds expected at the event. The Baltimore City Department of Transportation (BCDOT) announced that restrictions will last until 3 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 1.  Tanker trailers will be completely barred from the area, including for local deliveries, while all parking and vehicle restrictions will…

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by Zak Failla
Chambersburg, PA
Events
Unique New Year’s Eve Drops And Celebrations Across Pennsylvania: Ring In 2025 Unique New Year’s Eve Drops And Celebrations Across Pennsylvania: Ring In 2025
Unique New Year’s Eve Drops And Celebrations Across Pennsylvania: Ring In 2025 Pennsylvania communities are ready to ring in 2025 with quirky traditions, family-friendly fun, and exciting celebrations—from dropping bologna to raising a Hershey’s Kiss. Here’s a roundup of free and public events happening across the region to welcome the New Year. Adams County Gettysburg Gettysburg started a new tradition a few years back: the raising of Abraham Lincoln’s stovepipe hat to count down to midnight in Lincoln Square. The event, "From Times Square to Gettysburg Square," starts at 4 p.m. with family-friendly activities, including a holiday movie, face painting, balloon animals…

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by Jillian Pikora
Dorchester, MA
Lifestyle
Boston's Donnie Wahlberg, Wife Jenny McCarthy Strapped For Cash In 'Drunk' New Year's Video Boston's Donnie Wahlberg, Wife Jenny McCarthy Strapped For Cash In 'Drunk' New Year's Video
Boston's Donnie Wahlberg, Wife Jenny McCarthy Strapped For Cash In 'Drunk' New Year's Video Dorchester’s own Donnie Wahlberg and his wife Jenny McCarthy were a “little bit drunk” on New Year's and invited fans into their celebration.   McCarthy shared the live video on her Instagram page on Sunday night, Dec. 31, with the caption, “Drunk New Year in The Bay with Mr Wahlberg!” "We're in a pizza place,” she said in the video. “I don't know where. We just walked around. I have no shoes on ... They just asked for cash, and we don't have any.” "Strangers are just walking up and handing me money to buy a pizza," Wahlberg added. "I said, 'Let's go live!' because I like everyo…

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by Khier Casino
Brentwood, NY
Police & Fire
New Year's Eve Stabbing: Woman Hospitalized After Incident At Riverhead Residence New Year's Eve Stabbing: Woman Hospitalized After Incident At Riverhead Residence
New Year's Eve Stabbing: Woman Hospitalized After Incident At Riverhead Residence Police are investigating after a woman was stabbed at a Long Island residence on New Year's Eve. The incident happened just before 11:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 31 at the River Pointe Apartment Complex on East Main Street (Route 25) in Riverhead. Riverhead Police patrol units located a woman within one of the buildings with what appeared to be a stab wound to the chest.  The woman was uncooperative with officers at the scene and appeared to be under the influence, according to police.  Bystanders reported that a female suspect had fled the area on foot and was last seen running w…

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by Joe Lombardi
Frederick, MD
Weather
Expect Snow In Quick-Hitting New Year's Storm: Forecasters Expect Snow In Quick-Hitting New Year's Storm: Forecasters
Expect Snow In Quick-Hitting New Year's Storm: Forecasters A quick-hitting storm is expected to bring snow showers to parts of Pennsylvania, northern Maryland, and northwest New Jersey, on New Year's Day, forecasters say. The Alberta Clipper, named after the "lightning-fast" sailing vessels of the Canadian province, is already working its way into the region from the Great Lakes, AccuWeather says. Any remaining precipitation will end this evening as high pressure builds across the region. An approaching cold front... Posted by US National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA on Saturday, December 30, 2023 Quiet and seasonable through Sunday, …

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by Cecilia Levine
North Hunterdon, NJ
Events
Hackettstown To Ring In 2024 By Dropping Big M&M Hackettstown To Ring In 2024 By Dropping Big M&M
Hackettstown To Ring In 2024 By Dropping Big M&M In Times Square, they drop a ball to commemorate the New Year. The Warren County home of the M&M is doing something more appropriate.  Hackettstown is hosting its first ever New Year's Eve celebration and with the help of Mars, which is headquartered in the town and makes the popular candy, they will be dropping a large M&M at midnight.  “It's very exciting to be able to have our residents and visitors come together to witness the largest M&M ever falling from the sky to ring in the new year,” said Mayor Jerry DiMaio. The festivities will take place at Main Street and…

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by Sam Barron
Elizabeth, NJ
Weather
Snow Showers Could Close Out 2023 In Some Parts Of NJ, Mostly Dry Elsewhere: NWS Snow Showers Could Close Out 2023 In Some Parts Of NJ, Mostly Dry Elsewhere: NWS
Snow Showers Could Close Out 2023 In Some Parts Of NJ, Mostly Dry Elsewhere: NWS It won't be white but there will be flurries. New Year's Eve could come with snow (just a dusting of it) in parts of New Jersey, the National Weather Service says. We're gonna actually see our local star for a fair amount of today, which is something we haven't seen much of for the... Posted by US National Weather Service Philadelphia/Mount Holly on Friday, December 29, 2023 The week will close out with sunny skies and temps near 50 on Friday, Dec. 29, according to the NWS. Temperatures will drop to around 45 on Saturday, Dec. 30, and slightly lower Sunday, Dec. 31. Sunday evening…

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by Cecilia Levine
Frederick, MD
Police & Fire
Roommates Charged For Deadly New Year's Eve Stabbing In Maryland Roommates Charged For Deadly New Year's Eve Stabbing In Maryland
Roommates Charged For Deadly New Year's Eve Stabbing In Maryland Two in Maryland have been arrested for their roles in an early-morning New Year's Eve murder in Frederick County, authorities announced. Ruben Terod Williams, 38, and Erin Elizabeth Davis, 37, both of Union Bridge, are facing multiple murder and accessory charges for their alleged roles in the fatal stabbing of 41-year-old Mary Alice Seward on Saturday, Dec. 31. Officers from the Frederick Police Department responded to Frederick Health Hospital shortly after 4:45 a.m. on New Year’s Eve, where there was a woman who suffered a stab wound. Seward was treated, bu. ultimately died at the hospi…

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by Zak Failla
Springfield, MA
Police & Fire
New Year's Eve Shooting In Springfield Garage Leaves One Man Dead: Police New Year's Eve Shooting In Springfield Garage Leaves One Man Dead: Police
New Year's Eve Shooting In Springfield Garage Leaves One Man Dead: Police Springfield police are investigating a shooting in a parking garage on New Year's Eve that left a man dead, authorities said.  Police were clearing the Bridge Street Parking garage around 2 a.m. when they heard gunshots ring out and saw two men fighting, Springfield Public Information Officer Ryan Walsh tweeted on Tuesday.  At approximately 2:00 a.m. Saturday December 31 Springfield Police Officers were clearing the Bridge St. parking garage as late-night establishments were closing. Officers then heard gunshots and observed two men fighting on Bridge St. (1/6) — Ryan Walsh (@PIO_SPD…

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by Josh Lanier
Springfield, MA
Police & Fire
Head-On New Year's Eve Car Crash In Springfield Claims Man's Life: Police Head-On New Year's Eve Car Crash In Springfield Claims Man's Life: Police
Head-On New Year's Eve Car Crash In Springfield Claims Man's Life: Police One man has died following a head-on car crash in Springfield on New Year's Eve, authorities said. Police responded for a two-car crash in the 700 block of Armory Street around 7 p.m. on Saturday, Dec, 31, Springfield Police spokesperson Ryan Walsh said on Twitter. The man, who was going north, was taken to Baystate Medical Center where he later died, Walsh said.  Meanwhile a woman, who was a passenger in the car going south, was also taken to Baystate with serious injuries. The investigation is ongoing. 

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by David Cifarelli
Massapequa, NY
Weather
Fast-Moving New Year's Eve Storm Will Be Followed By Clearing, Then Unsettled Weather Pattern Fast-Moving New Year's Eve Storm Will Be Followed By Clearing, Then Unsettled Weather Pattern
Fast-Moving New Year's Eve Storm Will Be Followed By Clearing, Then Unsettled Weather Pattern A fast-moving storm bringing widespread rain and showers will cause slippery, soggy conditions with low visibility at times on New Year's Eve. The storm will arrive in the afternoon on New Year's Eve day on Saturday, Dec. 31, as a frontal system will trigger the system, the National Weather Service said.  Wet roads and low visibility can pose some problems for motorists and airlines on Saturday as the storm's reach will extend up and down the East Coast, according to AccuWeather.com.  Showers are then expected to taper off in the early morning on New Year's Day, Sunday, Jan. 1, …

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by Joe Lombardi
Massapequa, NY
Weather
Warmup, Widespread Rain New Year's Eve Will Lead To Areas Of Fog, Low Visibility: Here's Latest Warmup, Widespread Rain New Year's Eve Will Lead To Areas Of Fog, Low Visibility: Here's Latest
Warmup, Widespread Rain New Year's Eve Will Lead To Areas Of Fog, Low Visibility: Here's Latest A warm-up in temperatures accompanied by a storm system bringing widespread rain will cause slippery, soggy conditions with low visibility at times on New Year's Eve. The fast-moving rainmaker will arrive in the afternoon on New Year's Eve day on Saturday, Dec. 31, as a frontal system will trigger the system, the National Weather Service said. (See the first image above.) Wet roads and low visibility can pose some problems for motorists and airlines on Saturday as the storm's reach will extend up and down the East Coast, according to AccuWeather.com. (Click on the second image above.) Sno…

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by Joe Lombardi
Massapequa, NY
Weather
Storm System Will Lead To Wet Roads, Low Visibility On New Year's Eve Storm System Will Lead To Wet Roads, Low Visibility On New Year's Eve
Storm System Will Lead To Wet Roads, Low Visibility On New Year's Eve A long stretch of bitterly cold weather will be followed by a gradual warm-up, and then a storm system leading to slippery, soggy conditions on New Year's Eve. The new rainmaker will arrive in the afternoon on New Year's Eve day on Saturday, Dec. 31, as a frontal system will trigger the system, the National Weather Service said. Wet roads and low visibility can pose some problems for motorists and airlines on Saturday as the storm's reach will extend up and down the East Coast, according to AccuWeather.com. (See the image above.) Snow is not expected since temperatures should be well abov…

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by Joe Lombardi
Dorchester, MA
Lifestyle
You Now Have New Year's Eve Plans Thanks To These Boston Area Events You Now Have New Year's Eve Plans Thanks To These Boston Area Events
You Now Have New Year's Eve Plans Thanks To These Boston Area Events Believe it or not, but 2022 is coming to an end and there's a multitude of ways you can ring in 2023 in Boston.  Whether you want to party like its the 1920's or play pickle ball while the ball drops, this list has something for every type of New Year's Eve reveler.  The Greatest Bar  Party like Gatsby and Daisy (before it went wrong) at the Greatest Bar's roaring twenties themed event.  View this post on Instagram A post shared by Boston VIP List (@bostonviplist) Mija Cantina & Tequila Bar  Start the new year off right with a complime…

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by Morgan Gonzales
Massapequa, NY
Weather
Here's When You'll First Feel Dramatic Warm-Up In Temperatures Heading Into New Year Here's When You'll First Feel Dramatic Warm-Up In Temperatures Heading Into New Year
Here's When You'll First Feel Dramatic Warm-Up In Temperatures Heading Into New Year A bone-chilling stretch of brutally cold weather will be followed by gradual day-by-day increases in temperatures, leading to a big change in the weather pattern heading into New Year's Eve. "A noticeable change in temperature is expected for the eastern half of the country by the start of 2023," AccuWeather Senior Meteorologist Tom Kines said. The daytime high temperature on Tuesday, Dec. 27 will reach the freezing mark for the first time in days, but wind-chill values will be between 15 and 25 degrees,  the National Weather Service said. Wednesday, Dec. 28 will be warmer still, with…

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by Joe Lombardi
Bristol, PA
Weather
After The Storm: Bitter Cold For Christmas Eve, Xmas Day Before Big Change In Weather Pattern After The Storm: Bitter Cold For Christmas Eve, Xmas Day Before Big Change In Weather Pattern
After The Storm: Bitter Cold For Christmas Eve, Xmas Day Before Big Change In Weather Pattern Let's hope Santa Claus is wearing an extra pair or two of long johns. That's because Christmas Eve and Christmas Day will be the coldest in decades. A powerful, massive storm that brought a mix of heavy rain, damaging winds, sleet, and snow, has now moved off the coast, but the passage of a cold front accompanying the system has led to a dramatic dip in temperatures. The wind-chill factor on Christmas Eve on Saturday morning, Dec. 24 is below zero degrees in most of the region. After a sunny start, clouds will increase during the day, but the high temperature will only be in the mid to up…

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by Joe Lombardi
Massapequa, NY
Weather
After The Storm: Bitter Cold For Christmas Eve, Xmas Day Before Big Change In Weather Pattern After The Storm: Bitter Cold For Christmas Eve, Xmas Day Before Big Change In Weather Pattern
After The Storm: Bitter Cold For Christmas Eve, Xmas Day Before Big Change In Weather Pattern Let's hope Santa Claus is wearing an extra pair -- or two -- of long johns. That's because Christmas Eve and Christmas Day will be the coldest in decades. A powerful, massive storm that brought a mix of heavy rain, damaging winds, sleet, and snow, has now moved off the coast, but the passage of a cold front accompanying the system has led to a dramatic dip in temperatures. The wind-chill factor on Christmas Eve on Saturday morning, Dec. 24 is below zero degrees in most of the region. After a sunny start, clouds will increase during the day, but the high temperature will only be in the mid…

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by Joe Lombardi
West Chester, PA
News
Pennsylvania Man Becomes Powerball's First Millionaire Of 2022 Pennsylvania Man Becomes Powerball's First Millionaire Of 2022
Pennsylvania Man Becomes Powerball's First Millionaire Of 2022 A Pennsylvania man has walked into the new year $1 million richer. Brian Mineweaser, of Honey Brook, was named the first millionaire of 2022 just after midnight during ABC’s live broadcast of “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest," state lottery officials said. “It’s just so surreal!” said Mineweaser. “It’s amazing to win $1 million! This will help me put my four kids through college.” The 49-year-old was one of five top finalists from lottery players across the nation. His name was drawn at random from among other nationwide lottery players after winning a special …

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by Nicole Acosta
Massapequa, NY
Police & Fire
51-Year-Old Critically Injured In Overnight Nassau County Crash 51-Year-Old Critically Injured In Overnight Nassau County Crash
51-Year-Old Critically Injured In Overnight Nassau County Crash A man was critically injured in an overnight New Year's Eve Long Island crash. It happened around 9:35 p.m. Friday, Dec. 31 in Franklin Square. A 64-year-old man was driving a silver Honda eastbound on Hempstead Turnpike in the vicinity of William Avenue when the collision occurred with a 51-year-old on a bicycle, Nassau County Police said. The bicyclist was heading westbound on Hempstead Turnpike, according to police. He was taken to a local area hospital for head trauma and internal injuries and is in critical condition, police said. His identity has not yet been r…

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by Joe Lombardi
Harrison, NY
News
COVID-19: NY Cases Increase By 67K In One Day As Hudson Valley Infection Rate Climbs Again COVID-19: NY Cases Increase By 67K In One Day As Hudson Valley Infection Rate Climbs Again
Covid-19: NY Cases Increase By 67K In One Day As Hudson Valley Infection Rate Climbs Again The Hudson Valley's COVID-19 test positivity rate continues to climb as New York State experiences a surge in cases following the holiday weekend. State officials reported 67,090 new cases and 362,594 tests in the daily update on Wednesday, Dec. 29. The daily test positivity was listed as 18.5 percent. Officials also reported 97 more deaths in the state from COVID-19. The Hudson Valley region is also seeing a rising infection rate, with the seven-day average percentage of positive test results as of Tuesday, Dec. 28, reaching 13.72 percent. That's an increase from 12.5…

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by Nicole Valinote
Armonk, NY
News
Construction-Related Lane Closures To Be Suspended For Holiday Travel, NY Officials Announce Construction-Related Lane Closures To Be Suspended For Holiday Travel, NY Officials Announce
Construction-Related Lane Closures To Be Suspended For Holiday Travel, NY Officials Announce Temporary lane closures for bridge and road construction projects on New York State highways will soon be suspended due to holiday travel. New York State officials said the lane closures will be suspended from 6 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 23, through 6 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 27. Construction will also be suspended from 6 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 30, through 6 a.m. Monday, Jan. 3, to ease travel.  "We are in the midst of one of the busiest travel times of the year and we want to ensure all New Yorkers are able to reach their destinations safely and without delay, so they can enjoy the holiday …

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by Nicole Valinote
West Chester, PA
Lifestyle
PA Man Could Win $1 Million Powerball Prize On 'Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve' PA Man Could Win $1 Million Powerball Prize On 'Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve'
PA Man Could Win $1 Million Powerball Prize On 'Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve' A southeastern Pennsylvania man has a chance to ring in the new year $1 million richer. Brian Mineweaser, 49, of Honey Brook (Chester County), won a special Pennsylvania Lottery Online Prize Drawing, making him eligible to win a $1 million Powerball prize on the live television broadcast of  ABC’s “Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest," lottery officials announced Wednesday. “It’s just so surreal!” Mineweaser said. “It’s amazing that I have a chance to win $1 million. If I won, the money would help me put my four kids through college.” He is one of five top finalists…

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by Nicole Acosta
Worcester, MA
Police & Fire
Small Town's Crack Down On New Year's Drunk Driving Leads To 3 Arrests Small Town's Crack Down On New Year's Drunk Driving Leads To 3 Arrests
Small Town's Crack Down On New Year's Drunk Driving Leads To 3 Arrests Police in a small Central Massachusetts town cracked down on drunk or drugged driving on New Year’s making 3 OUI arrests between Dec. 31 and Jan. 1. In a town of 11,000 people, Dudley Police responded to three reports of “erratic operation” on New Year’s Eve/Day.  The first was on Dec. 31, at around 11 a.m., police went to Oxford Avenue where they saw a vehicle allegedly driving on the wrong side of Chase Avenue, police said. Police conducted a traffic stop and then arrested the driver Kerri Larson, 47, of Webster, on the charges of operating a motor vehicle under the influence of li…

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by Kristin Palpini
Newark, NJ
Police & Fire
AG: 39-Year-Old Man Shot, Killed By Newark Police Officer AG: 39-Year-Old Man Shot, Killed By Newark Police Officer
AG: 39-Year-Old Man Shot, Killed By Newark Police Officer A 39-year-old man was shot and killed by a Newark police officer on New Year's Eve, state authorities said. The incident occurred near South 11th Street and Woodland Avenue just after midnight, State Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal said. The man and the officer's identities were temporarily being withheld. State law requires such the Attorney General's Office conduct an investigation when a person’s death "occurs during an encounter with a law enforcement officer acting in the officer’s official capacity or while the decedent is in custody," Grewal said.

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by Cecilia Levine