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(Undated) -- Here are some of the stories making this hour: As Hurricane Earl creeps up the east coast, New York City residents are being encouraged to double check their preparedness not only for the storm but for any type of future disaster. The former television producer who tried to blackmail late-night talk-show host David Letterman is free from jail. And crews responded to a massive six-alarm fire in the Bronx overnight.
NYC Encourages Residents To Be Prepared For Any Disaster
(New York, NY) -- As Hurricane Earl creeps up the east coast, New York City residents are being encouraged to double check their preparedness not only for the storm but for any type of future disaster. It's all part of the kickoff to September's National Preparedness Month. The City's Office of Emergency Management Commissioner Joseph Bruno says he hopes the attention on Earl sparks people who may have been procrastinating. New York City is expected to dodge the worst of Hurricane Earl, but officials want folks to take the time to prepare a "go-bag", have emergency food and water supplies and learn the evacuation routes. Tips can be found on the web at nyc.gov/oem.
Hurricane Forces Red Flags; Small Business Owners Prepping
(Belmar, NJ) -- Hurricane Earl is bringing huge waves and strong rip currents to the Jersey Shore that are forcing life guards to keep swimmers on the beach. Red flags are up, which means no swimming on many beaches including Belmar. Belmar Mayor Ken Pringle is urging residents to secure all loose items over the next couple days. Small business owners will be boarding up their doors and windows but are not too concerned that there will be major damage. Hurricane Earl is expected to bring some rain and wind gusts along the shore Friday.
Man Sentenced For Trying To Blackmail David Letterman Released
(New York, NY) -- The former television producer who tried to blackmail late-night talk-show host David Letterman is free from jail. According to the New York City Department of Corrections, Robert "Joe" Halderman was released from jail this morning. He served four months of his six-month sentence. The 52-year-old Halderman admitted earlier this year that he had tried to extort two-million dollars from Letterman by saying he would release information about the late-night funnyman's office affairs if he didn't pay up. The incident led Letterman to admit on his show that he had engaged in sexual relationships with some of his female staff members.
Six Alarm Fire In The Bronx
(The Bronx, NY) -- Crews responded to a massive six-alarm fire in the Bronx overnight. Fire officials say the blaze broke out before 12:30 a.m. today inside a record store on White Plains Road and quickly spread to nearby stores. A dozen firefighters suffered injuries battling the blaze. Eleven of those injuries are believed to be minor, but one firefighter had to be taken to Jacobi Medical Center and is under evaluation. Several nearby buildings have been evacuated as a precaution, but no civilians have been injured in connection with the massive blaze. The exact cause of the fire has yet to be determined.
Bloomberg Shoots Down Latest Rumors Regarding Possibly Leaving Office
(New York, NY) -- Mayor Bloomberg has once again shot down rumors that he might leave office before his term is over. Recently, Bloomberg's name has been mentioned as a possible candidate for U.S. Treasury Secretary, and the rumor mill picked up one again after His Honor played a round of golf with President Obama last week. However, when asked by a reporter Wednesday if there was anyway he'd leave City Hall before his third term was up, Bloomberg replied, quote, "Yes. If I died."
Long Island Man Charged with U.S. Open Ticket Scalping
(Queens, NY) -- A Long Island man has been charged with soliciting U.S. Open tickets for resale at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center at the US Open. At the time of his arrest officials say 61-year old Marvin Schaffer of Glen Head had 339 tickets in his possession with a face value exceeding ten-thousand dollars. New York State law prohibits the reselling of tickets within 15-hundred feet of any venue which has a permanent seating capacity in excess of five thousands people. Schaffer, who is an accountant, faces six month in prison if convicted.
Lazio Leads By 12 in Republican Primary For Governor
(New York, NY) -- Former Congressman Rick Lazio has a 12-point lead over businessman Carl Paladino in the Republican race for Governor. According to a new Quinnipiac University poll Lazio leads 47-35 percent. The primary will be held September 14th. Pollster Maurice Caroll says a whopping 49-percent of voters still say they may change their minds before the primary and that the race is still up for grabs. Sixty-two percent of Paladino's supporters say they will definitely vote for him compared to just 42-percent of Lazio supporters who tell Quinnipiac that they will definitely vote for him. The winner will face off against Democrat Andrew Cuomo in November.
Two Arrested in Connection With Injuries to Fair Lawn Cop
(Fair Lawn, NJ) -- Two women have been arrested in connection with a Fair Lawn Police sergeant who was hit by a car last night. It happened around 7 p.m. Wednesday, when Sergeant Mike Messina was responding to a shoplifting call. Police say 30-year old Cyrinthia Martin and 31-year old Priscilla Coleman, both of Newark, are in custody. Bergen County Prosecutor John Molinelli says police were called to Walgreens Pharmacy on River Road because a woman was trying to pass a phony prescription for Oxycodone. The women fled and apparently directed their vehicle at the veteran officer, who fired two shots before getting hit and thrown over the hood of the car. The 44-year-old Messina was taken to the Valley Hospital in Ridgewood for non-life threatening injuries. The Lexus involved was located in Newark this morning with two bullet holes in it. Both women have been charged with attempted murder, armed robbery, resisting arrest and assault on a police officer. Bail has been set at a million dollars for each suspect.
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