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Greenwich, CT
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Here's When To Keep An Eye On The Sky For Annual Perseid Meteor Shower
Keep an eye on the sky for some spectacular stargazing during a spectacular annual meteor shower. Considered the year's best meteor shower, the mid-August Perseids may be seen Sunday, Aug. 11, Monday, Aug. 12 and Tuesday, Aug. 13 with peak viewing from 10 p.m. Monday to the predawn hours Tuesday, according to EarthySky.org. The Perseids bring 50 to 100 meteors visible per hour and because they take place on warm summer nights they are easy for viewers to watch. The "fast and bright" meteors known as "fireballs" often leave lengthy wakes of light and color as they travel through the Earth's…
Mount Vernon, NY
Breaking News
NASA Simulates New York City Asteroid Hit
It was just a test. New York City was struck with an asteroid, killing more than one million. … In a simulation. In a NASA simulation of a fictional scenario, a 200-foot wide asteroid struck New York, leveling buildings and killing an estimated 1.3 million in Manhattan. The simulation was part of the “National Near-Earth Object Preparedness Strategy and Action Plan,” which was published by the White House this week at the Planetary Defense Conference in Maryland. The simulation was held in a fictitious 2027. The asteroid would have packed a punch approximately 1,000 times the force of the…
Newark, NJ
Breaking News
After Year In Space, West Orange Twin Astronauts Now A Little Less Alike: Study
A year in earth orbit may have subtle but marked effects on the human body, according to the results of a unique experiment involving two West Orange natives. Twin brothers Mark and Scott Kelly both served in NASA's astronaut corps. As twins, the Kelly brothers were ideal for a study on the effects of space travel. Beginning in 2015, Scott Kelly spent a year aboard the International Space Station while Mark stayed on terra firma. Whatever changes Scott Kelly's physiology underwent in space would be readily apparent by comparing him to his earthbound twin. The results of that stu…
Cliffside Park-Edgewater, NJ
Obituaries
Former Ridgefield Firefighter, Ambulance Captain Bryan Berta Dies, 41
Bryan B. Berta of Ridgefield died on April 3. He was 41 years old. Born in Englewood, Bryan graduated from Ridgefield Memorial High School where he was in the marching band playing the Tuba and performed in several school musicals. He was a firefighter with Ridgefield Fire Co. 2 and former captain for the Ridgefield Ambulance Corp., his obituary says. "Bryan was an avid toy collector of Voltron action figures, trains, eagles cars, and NASA," the obit says. "He was a San Jose Sharks fan and Jets fan. He enjoyed riding his 'Spyder' motorcycle and relaxing with his dogs, Chooch an…
Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ
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These Celebrities Call Morris County Home
Some actors, athletes and musicians call or at one point have called Morris County home. Maybe you saw them at the grocery store -- or are still hoping to. Either way, here's your common thread with the rich and famous. Boonton Jim Lewis ("The Muppets) writerChatham Ben Bailey (Comedian, host of "Cash Cab") Ben Bailey on Cash CabBaltz & Company Nick Mangold (New York Jets) Chester James Gandolfini (Tony Soprano, "The Sopranos" -- died 2013) Jim Breur (Comedian formerly on "SNL")Denville Kevin and Danielle Jonas (Member of Jonas Brothers band and wife -- photo courtesy Kevin …
Mahwah-Ramsey, NJ
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Mount Pleasant, NY
Weather
'Dangerous' Heat Starts Friday: Prepare Now
With the National Weather Service forecasting a “significant” heat wave beginning on Friday and lasting through at least Monday, New Yorkers are being encouraged to exercise extra precaution and check on the region’s at-risk populations. According to the National Weather Service, over the weekend, there will high temperatures and humidity, resulting in heat indexes ranging from the mid 90s and up to 104 degrees. A Hazardous Weather Outlook has been announced, and there is a chance of air quality deterioration. To avoid heat-related illnesses, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is “encouraging New …
Mount Pleasant, NY
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Stay Cool, Says Cuomo, Urging NYers To Take Precautions For Excessive Heat
Latest update: School Districts Announce Early Dismissals Due To Heat With the heat index (the combination of temperature and humidity) expected to hover near 100 degrees on Monday, Gov. Andrew Cuomo is urging New Yorkers to take extra precautions to ensure that against heat-related illnesses. The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for the Hudson Valley, which will remain in effect from 11 a.m. through 8 p.m. on Monday, with heat index values expected to peak around 1:00 p.m. and lasting through the late afternoon. According to the NWS, the extreme heat can cause illness a…
Lewisboro, NY
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Fundraiser Helps Launch Area Teenagers Into NASA Space Program
A group of teenage youths from Westchester, Putnam and Fairfield counties have been chosen by NASA scientists to test an experimental rocket, by sending it a mile high above Alabama in April. St. Monica Rocketry Club finished 12th in the Nation at the Team America Rocketry Challenge (TARC) in May 2017. Because of that high finish, NASA invited the Club to participate in the NASA Student Launch. Youths from Mount Kisco, Katonah, South Salem, Bethel, Ridgefield and Patterson comprise the local team of middle school and high school students, which plans to send shrimp in its space "payloa…
