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Brooklyn Heights-DUMBO, NY|
Vintage Bus Festival Will Take Over Brooklyn Bridge Park This Weekend
The festival will be hosted by the New York Transit Museum and MTA New York City Transit.
David Luces, Patch Staff
Red Bank-Shrewsbury, NJ|
1 Injured After SUV Collides With Pickup Truck, State Police Say
The crash occurred early Sunday after the SUV lost directional control, hit a guardrail and collided with the truck, authorities said.
Sara Winick, Patch Staff
Windsor Locks-East Windsor, CT|
180 Apartments Proposed In East Windsor
The project is separate from a 189-unit development approved earlier this year along the same stretch of North Road.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
Buffalo Grove, IL|
$90K Gift To Fund Accessible Buffalo Grove Park Project In Memory Of Local Man
Canavan Research Illinois is making one final major gift to honor Buffalo Grove resident Maxie Randell.
Eric DeGrechie, Patch Staff
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Wethersfield, CT|
Wethersfield Zoners To Review Multi-Use Trail Easement, Great Meadow Road Parcel
Wethersfield zoning officials will revisit a multi-use trail easement and review a Great Meadow Road property proposal.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Belleville-Nutley, NJ|
Nutley Park Submerged In Floodwater During Heavy Storm [PHOTOS]
Several residents have been sharing photos of the floodwaters.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
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Norwich, CT|
Norwich Council Approves Affordable Housing Tax Abatement, December Property Auction
Norwich approved an affordable housing tax abatement, a December property auction and an open space transfer.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Downers Grove, IL|
Downers Grove To Vote On Industrial Building Proposal For Warrenville Road
The village will vote Tuesday on a proposal to build a 173,000 square foot building with loading docks at Warrenville Road and Cross Street.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
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Warminster, PA|
9/11 Memorial At Hartsville Fire Co. Remembers Victims
The Warminster fire company's memorial at its York Road firehouse pays tribute to the victims of thr Sept. 11 attacks on America.
Dino Ciliberti, Patch Staff
Crystal Lake-Cary, IL|
Power Outage Closes Several Businesses Along Route 14
The power was out at Starbucks, Panera, Fresh Market and many more Monday morning.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
For Sale: West Jefferson Street Shopping Plaza With 57 Percent Occupacy, But Is This Right Price?
Current contractual base rent totals approximately $103,800 annually, or $8,650 per month, according to the listing on LoopNet.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Healdsburg, CA|
Montage Healdsburg Pours Sonoma Into New Cocktails
The resort’s 23-drink menu uses local flavors, advanced techniques, and repurposed ingredients behind the bar.
Angela Woodall, Patch Staff
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Marlboro-Coltsneck, NJ|
80-Year-Old Man Killed In Marlboro Township Crash, Authorities Say
The man was going south on Route 79 when his vehicle entered the other lane and collided with a truck going north.
Sara Winick, Patch Staff
Ellicott City, MD|
Students Protest Learning Conditions At Ellicott City School
Students told school board members that many bathrooms are out of order, ceilings leak rain and evacuations happen weekly.
Kristin Danley-Greiner, Patch Staff
Healdsburg, CA|
Q&A With Montage Healdsburg: Mixing Sonoma Into Every Glass
Cailee Shosky, Food and Beverage Manager, Montage Healdsburg explains the tastes of Healdsburg beyond wine.
Angela Woodall, Patch Staff
The Lymes, CT|
Old Lyme Pollution Czars Recommend Town Consider Hiring Sanitarian For Water, Sewer Oversight
Old Lyme's WPCA backed considering a town sanitarian and continued work on septic pump-out rules and enforcement.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
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The Lymes, CT|
Old Lyme Harbor Commission Approves Higher Mooring, Kayak Rack Fees For 2027
Old Lyme harbor officials approved higher mooring fees and voted 5-3 to raise the annual kayak rack fee.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
Joliet Woman's Fight Lasts For 2 Hours Inside Her House, Male Victim Left All Bloodied Up: Sheriff's
Catherine Van Driska of Joliet was arrested for domestic battery and transported to the Will County Adult Detention Facility.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Darien, IL|
Drunk Bus Driver In Darien Screamed During Arrest: Cops
Bus firm serves a Darien-based school district, public records show. But the district said the woman has not driven any of its routes.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Ledyard, CT|
Ledyard Council Approves Sidewalk Grant Application, $60K Opioid Prevention Program
Ledyard approved a sidewalk grant application, $60,000 opioid prevention program and funding for culvert and emergency equipment.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
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Shirley-Mastic, NY|
Info Sought On Pickup That Fled Scene After Collision With Teen On E-Scooter In Shirley: Police
The girl was taken to NYU Langone Hospital-Suffolk in East Patchogue for treatment of a non-life-threatening injury, Suffolk police say.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
Medford, NY|
Woman Struck By Vehicle That Left Scene In Medford: Police
The woman was taken to NYU Langone Hospital-Suffolk in East Patchogue for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries, Suffolk police say.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
Elmhurst, IL|
Elmhurst Woman Threatens To Hurt Cop, Then Does So: Police
"I should hit you in the (expletive) face," the woman was quoted as saying.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
The Haddams-Killingworth, CT|
East Haddam Finance Board To Consider $15.98 Million Firehouse Funding Resolution
East Haddam finance officials will consider $15.98 million for a firehouse project, grants and proposed tax exemptions.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
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Clinton, CT|
Clinton Planning And Zoning To Hear Landfill Closure Plan, Review Outlet Storage Trailers
Clinton zoning officials will hear a landfill closure plan and review outlet storage trailers and a conservation easement restoration.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
The Haddams-Killingworth, CT|
Killingworth Aging Committee Reviews Properties For Potential Senior Affordable Housing
Killingworth's Committee on Aging reviewed properties near routes 80 and 81 as potential sites for senior affordable housing.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Shirley-Mastic, NY|
4 Rescued In Pre-Dawn Save From Stranded Boat That Ran Aground In Atlantic Ocean Off LI Beach
SEE PHOTOS: A dozens 1st responders from the region's Marine Incident Response Team were activated Sunday morning, fire official says.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
The Haddams-Killingworth, CT|
Parmelee Farm Committee Approves Private Event Bookings For Killingworth, Haddam Residents
Parmelee Farm will allow private non-wedding event bookings tied to Killingworth and Haddam residents
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
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Woodbury-Middlebury, CT|
Middlebury Selectmen Review Historic Properties Commission Proposal, Award Public Works Bids
Middlebury selectmen reviewed a historic properties commission proposal and awarded two public works contracts.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Wethersfield, CT|
Wethersfield School Building Committee To Review Over $214K In Highcrest Project Invoices
Wethersfield will review $214,767 in Highcrest school invoices as the $73.5 million project moves toward construction.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Fairfield, CT|
Fairfield Finance Board To Review School, Town FY26 Year-End Finances
Fairfield officials will examine year-end municipal and education finances at quarterly meeting this week.
Alfred Branch, Patch Staff
Orange, CT|
Orange Zoning Commission To Hear Subdivision Plans For Derby Milford Road, Boston Post Road
Orange zoning officials will hear subdivision plans for 756 Derby Milford Road and four properties near Boston Post Road.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
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The Lymes, CT|
Old Lyme Safety Committee Backs Moving McCurdy Road Speed Sign, Plans Two New Installations
Old Lyme backed moving a McCurdy Road speed sign as officials plan two new signs and review traffic-speed data, Flock camera implementation
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
The Haddams-Killingworth, CT|
Killingworth Wetlands Commission Approves Hammonasset River Dredging, Schnoor Road Addition
Killingworth approved Hammonasset River dredging and a Schnoor Road addition and reviewed a River Road enforcement case.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Ridgewood-Glen Rock, NJ|
New ShopRite In Bergen County, Replacing Acme, Gives Grand Opening Date
A new supermarket in North Jersey just announced the date of its grand opening celebration.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Santa Monica, CA|
Bodycam Shows Man Advancing With Knife Before Fatal Santa Monica Police Shooting: Video
Newly released footage shows Michael Rodriguez advancing toward an officer with a knife raised before the officer fired once.
Scott Snowden, Patch Staff
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Joliet, IL|
Power Knocked Out In Joliet After Pickup Truck Hits Utility Pole, 2 People Flee Scene: Police Reveal
Following the crash, the male driver and a male passenger exited the truck and fled the area on foot, Joliet police revealed.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
Joliet Needs $1 Million To Approve Wrongful Death Settlement, End Negligence Lawsuit
Hector Castillo of Joliet, age 75, was abruptly taken too soon from this life on May 23, 2024, according to his Tezak Funeral Home obituary.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
Route 59 Near CarMax Getting New Gas Station, Car Wash And Restaurant If Joliet City Council Approves This
The gas station will consist of a 4,150-square-foot building with a convenience store, a canopy with eight fuel pumps and 16 parking stalls.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
Palos, IL|
How Sweet It Was: Doughs Guys Bakery To Close At End Of Year
Doughs Guys Bakery, famous for its maple bacon long johns, announces it will close in Palos Heights, effective Dec. 31.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
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