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New York Ranks Among Worst States To Retire New York Ranks Among Worst States To Retire
New York Ranks Among Worst States To Retire It'll come as no surprise to those living there, but New York ranks as one of the worst states for retirement because many people of retirement age cannot afford to live there, according to wallethub.com.Wallethub, a website calling itself "The Web's Best Personal Finance Resource," ranked the 50 United States and the District of Columbia, ranking each on a scale of 24 key metrics. White New York ranks 44th overall, it actually ranks worse (48th) when specifically dealing with affordability. The state does, however, rank as the number 2 state for quality of life and 27th for best h…
Pelham Police Seek 3 In Connection With Robbery At AT&T Store Pelham Police Seek 3 In Connection With Robbery At AT&T Store
Pelham Police Seek 3 In Connection With Robbery At AT&T Store PELHAM, N.Y. -- Three men are being sought in connection with a robbery at an AT&T store on Fifth Avenue, according to News 12. The robbers, all of whom were wearing hooded sweatshirts, entered the store about 11 a.m. Monday and stole a number of iPads and cellphones, according to News 12. The one employee present at the business was tied up during the robbery. The robbers then escaped out the back and front doors, according to News 12. Click here to see the News 12 report.
Westport Woman Accused Of Violating Order Of Protection In Greenwich Westport Woman Accused Of Violating Order Of Protection In Greenwich
Westport Woman Accused Of Violating Order Of Protection In Greenwich GREENWICH, Conn. -- A 70-year-old Westport woman arrested this past weekend is accused of violating a restraining order, according to greenwichtime.com. Susan Hendrickson, of Ludlow Road, Westport, is alleged to have left voicemail messages and sent e-mails to a Greenwich resident despite a court order forbidding her from contact, according to greenwichtime.com. Hendrickson was arrested Sunday; she has been charged with three counts each of violating a restraining order and disorderly conduct, according to greenwichtime.com. Click here for the full greenwichtime.com report.
Stripper, 32, Charged With Assaulting Bridgeport Man, 72 Stripper, 32, Charged With Assaulting Bridgeport Man, 72
Stripper, 32, Charged With Assaulting Bridgeport Man, 72 BRIDGEPORT, Conn. -- A 32-year-old stripper has been accused of assaulting and robbing a 72-year-old man, whom she then threatened to report as a rapist, according to ctpost.com. Aleksandra Kamiska, who goes by the stage name of "Madison," faces counts of third-degree assault on an elderly person, second-degree larceny and interfering with an emergency call, according to ctpost.com. The 72-year-old apparently told police he let Kamiska stay with him for a few days after she had told him a detailed story about an alcoholic and abusive mother who had thrown her out, according to ctp…
Police: Stamford Man Found With Drugs While Picking Up Kids In Greenwich Police: Stamford Man Found With Drugs While Picking Up Kids In Greenwich
Police: Stamford Man Found With Drugs While Picking Up Kids In Greenwich GREENWICH, Conn. -- A Stamford man is facing criminal charges after police say they found him with PCP and cocaine while he was attempting to pickup his girlfriend's children in Greenwich, according to greenwichtime.com. Alexis Hernandez of Linden Place, Stamford, has been charged with three drug violations, risk of injury to a minor and possession of drugs near a school, according to greenwichtime.com. The 34-year-old was arrested on Jan. 26 at a parking garage on Horseneck Lane in Greenwich, according to greenwichtime.com. Click here to read the greenwichtime.com report.
Police: Easton Teen Breaks Into Redding Home Over Drug Debt Police: Easton Teen Breaks Into Redding Home Over Drug Debt
Police: Easton Teen Breaks Into Redding Home Over Drug Debt REDDING, Conn. -- A 15-year-old Easton boy was charged with burglary, home invasion and threatening after breaking into a home on Church Hill Road in Redding, where he apparently had gone to collect a $400 drug debt, according to the Redding Pilot. The teenage victim called 911 at about 2:30 p.m. Jan. 29 to report the incident, the Pilot said. When officers responded, they detained at least seven teenagers, including three girls, but charged only one, according to the Redding Pilot. All the teens are believed to be students at Joel Barlow High School, and further arrests are possible after …
Monsey Kosher Bakery Closing After 51 Years Monsey Kosher Bakery Closing After 51 Years
Monsey Kosher Bakery Closing After 51 Years MONSEY, N.Y. – Age and health issues have forced the owners of the Monsey Kosher Bake Shop to shutter the business after more than 50 years serving the community, according to lohud.com. The shop at 51 Main St. opened in 1965 and, since 2000, has been run by brothers Yehuda and Jacob Frank. The brothers said they’re unable to keep up with the business and that the next generation has no desire to step in, according to lohud.com. The men sold the building to their next-door neighbor, according to lohud.com. Click here to read the lohud.com report.
Peekskill Nonprofit Says Grant Was For Claxton's Son Peekskill Nonprofit Says Grant Was For Claxton's Son
Peekskill Nonprofit Says Grant Was For Claxton's Son PEEKSKILL, N.Y. – A Peekskill nonprofit under investigation for the alleged improper award of a home improvement grant to Drew Claxton, the city’s deputy mayor, has denied the charge, according to lohud.com. Alan Steiner, board chairman of the Preservation Co. Inc., said the grant was “actually” awarded to Claxton’s son, even though her name was on the mortgage agreement, according to lohud.com. A spokesman for the Department of Housing and Urban Development said that elected officials and their relatives are typically not allowed to benefit from such grants and that the homeowner awarded t…
Beekman Library Invites Patrons To Bring Kids For Special Day Beekman Library Invites Patrons To Bring Kids For Special Day
Beekman Library Invites Patrons To Bring Kids For Special Day BEEKMAN, N.Y. -- The Beekman Library will be offering a day of stories, face painting and crafts to local children and their parents.Take Your Child to the Library Day is scheduled for 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 6, according to information on the library's website. A music program is set for 1 p.m. that afternoon. Library staff ask that those planning to attend the event register in advance. The library is located at 11 Town Center Boulevard. For more information, call (845) 724-3414.
Roadwork Returns On Route 35 In Ridgefield Starting Monday Roadwork Returns On Route 35 In Ridgefield Starting Monday
Roadwork Returns On Route 35 In Ridgefield Starting Monday RIDGEFIELD, Conn. -- The Connecticut Department of Transportation said Friday that road work along Route 35 will resume next week, resulting in alternating one-way traffic. The work is expected to take place from Monday, Feb. 1, through Friday, Feb. 5, between the Fox Hill Condominium complex at 1 Fox Hill Drive and the Ridgefield Recreation Center at 195 Danbury Road, officials said. The construction is part of a year-long project to replace the small bridge over Ridgefield Brook. One-way traffic patterns are being used from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. to lessen the impact on commuters as roadwork c…
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