Breezing through stormy weather

Sat, 31 Jul 2010 00:23:57 -0700

TRIM the branches, check gutters and roofs and draw up an emergency plan.

Wet basement needs professional look

Sat, 31 Jul 2010 07:26:02 -0700

Wet weather may bring basement dampness or leaks. The cause may be poor drainage, poorly maintained gutters and downspouts not draining properly or draining into damaged underground piping. Excessive moisture may lead to mold, impairing the indoor air quality of the home.

Copper gutters swiped from another church

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 13:05:20 -0700

The latest incident was reported Tuesday at Assumption Church , 545 Stratfield Road. Two six-foot sections of gutter -- one from the south side of the building; the other from the north side -- were taken. They were valued at $200. Another gutter was damaged but not stolen, according to police.

Manhattan Heat Waves Sign of City Scorchers to Come

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 15:00:31 -0700

The dog days of summer, uh, nights are here. New Yorkers living in Manhattan suffered nighttime temperatures 10 to 15 degrees Fahrenheit higher than in New Jersey or Long Island during the first July heat wave, according to an area-wide network of sensors.

Woman charged with stealing copper gutters from churches

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 10:15:55 -0700

A 45-year-old North Barrington woman has been charged with stealing copper downspouts from three Park Ridge churches, authorities said.Park Ridge investigators linked Gina Lewandowski to the thefts after she was charged with stealing copper downspouts from a Glenview church in May, Park Ridge Police Cmdr. Lou Jogmen said.Police said Lewandowski also is a suspect in the theft of copper pipes from ...