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East Hampton, NY
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Season’s First Atlantic Hurricane Forms: Northeast Impacts Possible
The Atlantic season’s first hurricane is targeting the Gulf Coast, but it could reach the Northeast before the weekend is over. Isaias reached hurricane strength late Wednesday, Oct. 7, with maximum sustained winds of 75 mph, the National Hurricane Center reported after an Air Force Reserve aircraft investigated the storm. NOAA satellite imagery shows Isaias over the Gulf late Wednesday, Oct. 7. Hurricane hunters confirmed sustained winds of 75 mph. AccuWeather For Northeast residents, the developing concern is rain from the weakening system as it moves inland and turns east. The N…
Trenton, NJ
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2 Nordstrom Rack Stores Opening In New Jersey Amid Expansion
New Jersey shoppers will have two new places to hunt for designer deals beginning Thursday, Oct. 8. Nordstrom Rack is opening stores in Ramsey and Marlton on the same day as part of a nationwide expansion by the off-price retailer. The Ramsey store is opening at 225 Interstate Shopping Center, according to Nordstrom Rack's website. The Marlton store is opening at Willow Ridge Plaza. The two stores are among 25 new Nordstrom Rack stores announced nationwide, including 10 in the Northeast. "We look forward to being a part of the Ramsey community and serving our customers with an amazing off…
Fairfax, VA
Breaking News
Dressed To Steal: Well-Appointed Suspect Linked To Fairfax County Medical Office Burglaries
A well-dressed man accused of targeting medical offices in Northern Virginia during a string of burglaries over the course of several months has been tracked down. Woodbridge resident Carlos Anthony Mitchell, 67, who dressed to impress, is facing a host of charges following a months-long crime spree that was caught on camera, according to the Fairfax County Police Department. The dapper suspect has been linked to burglaries in Mason, McLean, and Fair Oaks, each of which was similar in nature. Police say that in each instance, Mitchell targeted a closed medical office and forced his way int…
East Hampton, NY
Weather
Tropical Storm Isaias Forms: Hurricane Forecast Moves Earlier
Hurricane watches are posted along portions of the northern Gulf Coast as a strengthening tropical storm brings a faster-moving threat into focus. Click here for a new, updated story: Season’s First Atlantic Hurricane Forms: Northeast Impacts Possible Tropical Storm Isaias had maximum sustained winds of 50 mph Wednesday, Oct. 7, according to the National Hurricane Center’s 1 p.m. CDT advisory. NOAA hurricane hunters found the system gathering strength. The storm was moving east-northeast at 8 mph over the southwestern Gulf. The accompanying NHC forecast map projects hurricane stren…
Fredericksburg, VA
Breaking News
Human Trafficking Probe Tied To Massage Businesses Leads To 3 Arrests: Police
The investigation started with suspicions about what was happening behind the doors of several Virginia massage businesses. Months later, three women are under arrest after police say investigators uncovered suspected human trafficking and prostitution activity stretching across locations in Virginia Beach and Portsmouth. The arrests were announced on Tuesday, Oct. 6, following a months-long investigation by the Virginia Beach Police Department's Special Investigations Bureau. Detectives began looking into suspected illicit activity at massage businesses along Shore Drive and Virginia Beac…
Burke, VA
Breaking News
Springfield Man, 93, Dies Days After His Crash Injuries In Burke Were Downgraded: Police
A 93-year-old Virginia man has died days after being hospitalized with what were initially believed to be non-life-threatening injuries. Springfield resident Gerald Brook has been identified by investigators with the Fairfax County Police Department as the victim in a two-vehicle crash over the weekend in Burke. Investigators say that shortly before 2:15 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 4, Brook was a passenger in a 2010 Nissan Altima heading north on Fairfax County Parkway approaching Burke Lake Road when the Nissan was struck by a 2017 Toyota 4Runner. Brook was initially taken to an area hospital wi…
Alexandria, VA
Breaking News
24-Year-Old Alexandria Man Killed After SUV Hydroplanes, Slams Into I-495 Barrier: State Police
A slick stretch of the Beltway turned deadly before sunrise in Virginia over the weekend. Abraham Wrobeh, 24, of Alexandria, was behind the wheel in Fairfax County shortly before 5 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 3, when his SUV lost its grip on I-495, according to Virginia State Police. The 2025 Toyota RAV4 hydroplaned near mile marker 170 before Wrobeh crashed into a traffic attenuator, investigators said. Wrobeh survived the initial impact and was taken to a nearby hospital with serious injuries. He died several hours later. State police noted that Wrobeh was wearing his seat belt and travelin…
Stafford, VA
Breaking News
Now You See It, Now You Don't: Stafford Driver Had License Plate-Hiding Device, Sheriff Says
Some drivers try to dodge attention. One Virginia driver came equipped to make his license plate disappear. In Stafford, First Sgt. Demirci spotted two vehicles moving erratically near Wyche Road shortly before 9 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 3, prompting a traffic stop, according to the sheriff's office. What started with some questionable driving quickly became a weapons investigation. Both drivers acknowledged having guns in their vehicles, investigators said. Neither had a concealed carry permit. Then deputies took a closer look at one of the vehicles. Inside, investigators found someth…
National Interest
$500 Refund Checks Being Sent To Some Americans: Here's Who Qualifies
The Trump administration has begun sending $500 refund payments to nearly one million Americans across 30 states, but where you live is only part of the eligibility equation. The payments target people who purchased Affordable Care Act coverage through the federal exchange without receiving premium assistance, according to a White House fact sheet. New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Virginia are excluded. Those states operate their own health insurance marketplaces instead of using the federal HealthCare.gov platform covered by the refund program. The Treasury D…
Hartford, CT
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CT Retirement Costs Revealed In New Nationwide Ranking
Retirees in several Northeast states face some of the highest costs in the country, according to a new study. Retirement Living released its 2026 list of the most affordable states to retire, comparing all 50 states based on housing costs, everyday expenses, and tax-friendliness. The study looked at median rent for a one-bedroom home, median home sale prices, grocery spending, gas prices, and average Medicare Advantage premiums. Researchers also considered whether states tax Social Security benefits, along with income and property tax rates. "Affordability plays a major role in retire…
Fairfax, VA
Breaking News
16-Year-Old Surrenders Days After 2 Men Shot In Hybla Valley: Police
A teenager responsible for a double shooting in Northern Virginia surrendered this week, days after two men were hospitalized, police say. Officers from the Fairfax County Police Department were called around 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 29, to the 7700 block of Richmond Highway in Hybla Valley, where there was a reported shooting. Upon arrival, first responders found one man suffering from a gunshot wound to his lower body and a second man suffering from a gunshot wound to his upper body. Both injuries were considered non-life-threatening. Investigators say a 16-year-old who knew both vic…
Annandale, VA
Breaking News
Pills, 'Lean,' $300 Prescriptions: Annandale Doctor Fueled Multi-State Drug Scheme, Feds Say
A doctor's appointment came with a much different price tag: $300 for a fraudulent prescription. Four Maryland men who helped turn prescriptions from a Virginia doctor into a multi-state drug operation were sentenced in federal court on Friday, Oct. 2, after admitting to their roles in a scheme involving thousands of oxycodone pills and massive quantities of prescription cough syrup. The undertaking centered around Dr. Rotimi Iluyomade and his Crossover Medical Center in Annandale, where prosecutors say co-conspirators arrived with lists of supposed "patients," false addresses and different…
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