Ford Announces Massive Hybrid Recall
Ford is recalling over 20,000 hybrid SUVs, including the 2020 to 2024 Ford Escape and Lincoln Corsair, due to a potential battery failure. A manufacturing defect in the high-voltage battery cells could lead to an internal short circuit. The safety issue could affect performance, so Ford dealerships will offer free repairs, including a software update […]
Read MorePolice Warn Of New Theft Potential
Police in New York and here in Connecticut are warning Honda CR-V owners about an increase in vehicle thefts targeting the 2024 and 2025 models. Thieves have discovered a way to break into the SUVs without triggering alarms, using a reprogramming tool to create new key fobs. The thefts occur primarily in commuter lots during […]
Read MoreTea From Your Tree??
How about his as an eco-friendly way to repurpose your Christmas trees? Turning the needles into tea! Pine needle tea, popular in Asia, is rich in antioxidants, vitamins A and C, and anti-inflammatory compounds that may boost metabolism and immunity. Those who want to try it are advised to clean the needles first before steeping […]
Read MoreInmates Get Prison Staff Private Information
At Fishkill Correctional Facility in New York, inmates have reportedly obtained a document containing names, job titles, and Social Security numbers of staff. The breach, involving over 2,000 employees, occurred earlier this month, and several copies have been recovered. Searches continue for more. The Department of Corrections is notifying affected employees, while unions are now […]
Read MoreConnecticut Honors Veterans
Today, Connecticut honors Veterans, with parades and ceremonies statewide. Many government offices, including the DMV, will be closed today, while grocery stores and pharmacies will by and large, operate normally. Post offices will be closed, but some UPS and FedEx services will still be available. School closures vary, and bank hours will differ by location. […]
Read MoreTax Preparer Known As “The Magician” Facing Charges
A man from Westchester County, New York… known as “the Magician”… has been charged in connection with a massive $100 million tax fraud scheme involving tens of thousands of false federal income tax returns. Rafael Alvarez, the CEO of ATAX New York, is now accused of orchestrating a decade-long scheme where his company submitted tax […]
Read MorePrimary Winners No Big Surprise
No surprise here… President Joe Biden won the Democratic Presidential primary on Tuesday here in Connecticut, and former President Donald Trump won the Republican Connecticut Presidential primary… each securing their nominations for their respective party in the upcoming November election. Despite attempts to boost turnout by moving the primary earlier, rainy weather and the candidates’ […]
Read More1 Man Stabbed – 2 Men Jailed – Alligator Removed From NY Home
You can’t make this up… In Pawling, New York police now say one man was stabbed during an altercation last Saturday afternoon and two others are now charged with attempted murder… oh, and a live alligator was found in the basement of the house where it all happened. 43 year old Giuseppe Vassallo of Pawling […]
Read More$82,600 For A Used Restaurant Booth??
It may be just a simple worn booth from a simple small restaurant, but it brought more than a simple little price at an auction on Monday. The booth from Holsten’s Ice Cream Parlor and Restaurant in Bloomfield, NJ where Tony Soprano either did or did not get whacked… we may never know the answer […]
Read MoreWant To Watch Bald Eagles Hatch Online?? Check This Out!
If you are cruising the internet and looking for something different, you might want to check this out… A pair of bald eagles in Southern California are preparing for the hatching of their three eggs, and you can watch it unfold live online. Two cameras have been set up at the San Bernardino Mountains nest […]
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