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Walter’s Hot Dog Eating Champion is Rye High ’12 Grad
Will Croughan, a Rye High School 2012 graduate who grew up on Florence Avenue and Eldredge Court, is the 2024 Walter’s Hot Dog Eating Champion. Now 30 years old and living in Manhattan, Croughan clinched the win on Sunday by eating 12 complete hot dogs and buns in ten minutes. Croughan tied the eating record of twelve dogs down. He made it halfway through the 13th dog, but he left the the bun at the buzzer. Walter’s only counts full dogs in its record keeping. Walter’s Hot Dogs of Mamaroneck used the competition to celebrate its 105th year in business.
Beloved Former Greenwich PD Officer Dies At Age 76
The Greenwich Police Department is mourning the loss of one its retired longtime beloved officers.Sergeant Richard Daly Jr., age 76, died on Friday, Aug. 23, the department said.Daly was born on Sept. 11, 1947, and raised in Stamford. Prior to becoming a Greenwich Police officer, he served in the …
Ridgefield Running Company owner to open 4th location at Chelsea Piers in Stamford
RIDGEFIELD — Megan Searfoss, owner of the Ridgefield Running Company, is expanding her business by opening a fourth location — this one in Stamford. The fourth store, called Darien Running at Chelsea Piers, is scheduled to open Sept. 1, she said in a recent announcement. The new location,...
Sportime Port Washington seeks return to glory days with $7 million renovation
Sportime Port Washington, then known as the Port Washington Tennis Academy, was go-to place in the 1970s and 1980s where stars like John and Patrick McEnroe played with Vitas Gerulaitis and Mary Carillo. But the academy fell into disarray over the past two decades, and in 2023, the Zausner family...
Connecticut High School Students Push Back Against Phone Ban
(TNS) — Student cellphones and devices are technically not banned at Greenwich High School, something Principal Ralph Mayo pointed out in a note to families. But they have to be put away all day, unless the student gets permission to use it for instructional purposes, according to the district's cellphones and personal devices regulation.
Special needs students host Olympic games
The Bethpage High School gymnasium buzzed with energy and excitement on Aug. 15 as students from all grade levels gathered for the Extended School Year Olympics. Extended School Year programs are designed for students who, due to their disabilities, are given a structured learning environment year-round. The Extended School Year...
Galante and Takahashi Named Captains
Hempstead, NY - Hofstra University Head Women's Golf Coach Matthew Ragovin announced today that Claire Galante and Mai Takahashi will serve as team captains for the Pride this season. "Claire Galante and Mai Takahashi are two of the most well-rounded student-athletes on our team," said Ragovin. "These two contribute so...
Town to Upgrade Main Baseball Field at Burns Park in Massapequa
Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino and the Town Board announced that major upgrades are coming soon to the 90ft baseball field at John J. Burns Park in Massapequa. The Town of Oyster Bay will upgrade the natural surface infield to a synthetic turf playing area. “These important upgrades will...
Statement from First Selectman Camillo on potential Aquarion sale
“On Thursday night, Aug. 22, I gave testimony at the South Central Connecticut Regional Water District’s Representative Policy Board’s public hearing on the proposed sale of Aquarion Water Company. I wanted to go on record with some of the concerns I have about the proposed sale of Aquarion...
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