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Upper West Side, NY|
Indie Bookstore, Powerhouse Books, Starts A New Chapter In Columbus Circle
The bookstore is taking over the space previously occupied by Amazon Books.
Miranda Levingston, Patch Staff
Naperville, IL|
Five Iron Golf Looks To Open 1st Suburban Location In Naperville
Five Iron Golf is seeking a liquor license with a late-night permit to open a new golf simulation venue and restaurant at 47 E. Chicago.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Ridgewood-Glen Rock, NJ|
Man Sexually Assaulted Child In Cliffwood Park, Prosecutors Say
A man sexually assaulted a minor in Bergen County on more than one occasion, prosecutors said.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Windsor Locks-East Windsor, CT|
Budget Cuts Hit Windsor Locks
The library says its funding would be cut in half under the latest proposal.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
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Pottstown, PA|
Realtors Lay Out Vision For Potential Redevelopment Of St. Peter's Village
A working wine and alpaca farm, a bed and breakfast, children's nature programs, event spaces for weddings, and more have been floated.
Justin Heinze, Patch Staff
Woodbridge, VA|
New Program Promoting Kids' Physical, Emotional Fitness Coming To Prince William County
A new KidStrong franchise is set to open later this summer in Woodbridge.
Michelle Witte, Patch Staff
McLean, VA|
Fairfax County Accepts Proposal To Revise 30-Story Scotts Run South Building In Tysons
Developer seeks approval for a redesigned 30-story mixed-use residential building near Chain Bridge Road.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
La Grange, IL|
Indian Head Park Bar Apologized For Bar Hours Mix-Up Earlier This Year
As a police officer, the owner said he greatly respected the law.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
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Long Beach, NY|
Atlantic Beach Couple Charged With Identity Theft Claim They’re Victims Of A ‘Calculated Scheme’
An Atlantic Beach Couple is charged with grand larceny and identity theft. Their attorney says they're the victims of a "calculated scheme."
Tom Gambardella, Patch Staff
Cranford, NJ|
Enrollment Caps Lead To New Cranford Students Being Assigned Outside Neighborhood Schools
District officials said the placements apply only to newly enrolling students due to space limits in certain grades.
Joe Murray, Patch Staff
Long Island, NY|
Fire Marshals Warn Of Viral NeeDoh Trend After Nassau Child Suffers "Severe" Burns
One local child was sent to the hospital with second- and third-degree burns after imitating a social media trend with a squishy toy.
Melanie Gulbas, Patch Staff
Los Angeles, CA|
Raising Cane's Newest LA Location To Open In Westwood Village
The new restaurant is located steps from UCLA in Westwood Village.
Chris Lindahl, Patch Staff
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Newark, NJ|
WATCH: PSEG Crews Contend With Wild Weather As They Battle To Restore Power In NJ
The arms race between utility crews and Mother Nature was captured in an electrifying video clip.
Eric Kiefer, Patch Staff
Fairfax City, VA|
HomeAid Completes Fairfax City Project Supporting Mobile Outreach For Homeless Residents
A renovated Fairfax City garage will support Pathway Homes' mobile outreach unit serving people experiencing homelessness.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Evanston, IL|
Evanston City Council Settles Transparency Lawsuit Filed By Local Watchdog
Local watchdog Edgar Pal sued in 2021 over closed-session handling and records tied to the Evanston Board of Ethics.
Rachel Barnes, Patch Staff
Oak Lawn, IL|
Bridgeview Brouhaha Blasts Off On Fourth Of July, Fireworks Shot At First Responders: Police
When people started shooting fireworks at first responders, Bridgeview police returned in an armored vehicle to break up the crowd.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
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Shirley-Mastic, NY|
Arson Investigating Garbage Truck Fire In Middle Island: Police
The early morning fire damaged a second truck, Suffolk police say.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
Asbury Park, NJ|
Wesley Lake In Asbury Park Floods Its Banks
Also, an Asbury Park Police officer rescued a mother and her infant from a car struck in floodwaters at Fifth Ave. and Memorial Drive:
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
West Windsor, NJ|
West Windsor Arts' Summer Music And More Concert Series Returns This Month
Each event begins at 5 p.m. with an opening performance, followed by the featured act at 6 p.m.
David Luces, Patch Staff
Sachem, NY|
Teen On Bicycle Struck By Vehicle On The 4th Of July In Selden: Police
The injury was non-life-threatening, Suffolk police say.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
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New York City, NY|
Poison-Resistant Mice And Rats Spread Across NYC, Study Finds
A new study suggests the future of pest control may depend less on poison than many New Yorkers expect.
Ainsley Martinez, Patch Staff
Palm Desert, CA|
Coroner IDs Woman Killed In Golf Center Parkway Pedestrian Crash
The identity of the 75-year-old woman who was struck and killed in Indio on the 4th of July was released.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
Mahwah, NJ|
Teen Drunk Driver 'Catapulted Into The Air' On Route 17, Mahwah Police Say
A teen and his passenger flew off the Bergen County highway and hit the second floor of a building, police say.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
Cherry Hill, NJ|
Cherry Hill Roads Reopen After Flooding, Officials Say
Traffic may build in these areas of the township.
Eddie Callahan, Patch Staff
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Grayslake, IL|
Handyman Earns Elderly Woman's Trust, Swindles Her Out Of $150K: Police
Harold A. Boyle is accused of accessing a 77-year-old woman’s accounts and stealing funds over a three-month period, officials say.
Amie Schaenzer, Patch Staff
Downers Grove, IL|
Downers Grove To Vote On Ogden Avenue Car Dealership Redevelopment
The village will vote Tuesday on a redevelopment agreement and planned unit development for 330 E. Ogden.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Three Village, NY|
New Restaurant, Dim Sum Bloom With Robotic Food Preparation, Coming To Suffolk
Its signage describes it as the first Chinese restaurant to fully use stir-fry robots in New York.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
Reston, VA|
Fairfax Planners To Review 1950 Roland Clarke Place Redevelopment Plan July 8
Fairfax planners will hold a July 8 hearing on a proposal to redevelop 1950 Roland Clarke Place in Reston with townhouses.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
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La Grange, IL|
Lyons Township High Less Open On Finances Than Other Schools
Other schools regularly provide checkbook information in their public agendas. Lyons Township does not.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Patchogue, NY|
Suffolk Police Arrested 39 People In Connection With Drunken Driving Over The July 4th Holiday
The stats are derived from Thursday at 4 p.m. to Monday at 8 a.m., Suffolk police say.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
Holmdel-Hazlet, NJ|
Driver Injured After Vehicle Goes Off Road, Strikes Guardrail, NJ State Police Say
The crash occurred Monday morning on the Garden State Parkway in Holmdel, NJ State Police told Patch.
Sara Winick, Patch Staff
Marlboro-Coltsneck, NJ|
Driver Dies In Crash On Route 18 In Marlboro, Police Say
The crash occurred early Sunday at milepost 25.8, authorities said.
Sara Winick, Patch Staff
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Secaucus, NJ|
Bomb Threat Called In To World Cup Game At MetLife Stadium, Police Confirm
Secaucus Police Chief Dennis Miller confirmed his police department received a call threatening a bomb was at the stadium.
Carly Baldwin, Patch Staff
La Grange, IL|
'So Much Better': Lyons Township High Meals More Popular
The company details its lunch selections and shows participation rising.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
North Andover, MA|
Winery's Parking Plan To Be Reviewed At North Andover Hearing
The local farm is seeking to expand parking at its property.
Chris Rhatigan, Patch Staff
Darien, IL|
Man Defends Mom In Darien Restaurant Fight: Cops
Police were called when a customer and employees scuffled after a drive-thru mishap, police said.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
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Miller Place-Rocky Point, NY|
2-Alarm Fire Incident, Involving 2 Homes, Breaks Out In Mount Sinai On July 4th: Police
UPDATE: They started at around 9 p.m., Suffolk police say.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
Norwalk, CT|
New Secondhand Children's Clothing Store Now Open In Norwalk
The store held its grand opening this week in Norwalk and has already received a great response from customers, according to the owner.
RJ Scofield, Patch Staff
Napa Valley, CA|
Plan To Build Data Centers On 70 CA Fairgrounds Triggers Backlash
American historic fairgrounds mix utility with nostalgia but a statewide tech-hub may be a step too far.
Angela Woodall, Patch Staff
Patchogue, NY|
Brush Fire Breaks Out Near Dumpster On Main Street In East Patchogue: Police
No injuries were reported, Suffolk police say.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
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