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Kami Evans launches GOP bid for 26th Senate District seat
WESTPORT — A local Republican has declared her candidacy for the 26th state Senate District seat in the Nov. 5 election. Kami Evans, who has worked in marketing for businesses, community organizations and nonprofits, said she will advocate for “family values and community strength” in a Friday statement announcing her campaign.
Road Rage: New Canaan Man, 62, Charged After Slashing Tires
Police last week arrested a 62-year-old New Canaan man and charged him with second-degree criminal mischief and second-degree breach of peace. At about 9:53 p.m. on July 16 (a Tuesday), officers were dispatched to a River Street home on a report of a road rage incident, according to police. The...
Scouting Jets UDFA TE Kevin Foelsch
With the 2024 NFL draft behind us, we’ve moved on to look at each of the New York Jets’ undrafted free agent signings, continuing today with former New Haven tight end Kevin Foelsch. The 23-year old Foelsch is listed at 6’4” and 250 pounds. He was a three-time...
Massive Number Of Tourists Choosing Upstate New York Over NYC
Tourism is booming in "unexpected" places in Upstate New York, but declining in New York City. In late June, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul paused the start of Congestion Pricing "indefinitely." The plan was set to start on June 30 and would have charged drivers at least $15 to drive...
Sheriff seizes 1,200 pounds of drugs in the Bronx
BRONX, N.Y. (PIX11) – Officials shut down a large facility selling cannabis and psychedelic mushrooms in the Bronx, according to Sheriff Anthony Miranda. Community complaints led investigators to the large store on Timpson Place around 1:30 a.m. Sunday, which officials said was selling unregulated drugs. Over 1,200 pounds of THC concentrate, cannabis flower, edibles and […]
Sidewalk Sale Draws Bargain-Hunters Downtown [PHOTOS]
Scores of bargain-hunters and local business supporters descended on downtown New Canaan on Saturday for the Chamber of Commerce’s annual Sidewalk Sale & Village Fair. Kids, families and grownups moved through pedestrian-only sections of Elm, Main and Forest Streets under comfortably warm, overcast skies during the popular sale, which runs 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. In addition to New Canaan’s local brick-and-mortar stores and nonprofit organizations such as New Canaan Unplugged, Fire Company No. 1, League of Women Voters, and the Democratic and Republican Town Committees, pop-up vendors sold a wide array of clothes, home goods, crafts and other items.
Stretch Your Dollar: Get an early start on back-to-school shopping for best deals
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — It may be the middle of summer, but back-to-school shopping is in full swing!. Experts say getting an early start is key. “That’s going to help you spread out your spending. Find those best deals right now,” said Emily Foley with Retailmenot.
SUNY Orange Plus to host summer bash on Aug. 3
NEWBURGH- SUNY Orange will highlight its workforce training and certificate programs in the areas of healthcare, hospitality, culinary, transportation, manufacturing, business and information technology when it hosts a Summer Bash at 11 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 3 on the College’s Newburgh campus. Representatives from SUNY Orange Plus will be available...
2 People injured after early morning shootings in New Haven
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) – Two people were injured Saturday night in New Haven following two separate shootings, according to New Haven Police. The first shooting was reported at 12:42 a.m. on Quinnipiac Avenue. Minutes after the shooting was reported a shooting victim arrived at the York Street site of Yale-New Haven Hospital. The victim […]
New Ice Cream Cocktails Hidden Along Hudson Valley Waterfront
The Hudson Valley has been experiencing a hot summer already. While some residents have been staying cool indoors and in local swimming pools, others may be wondering what else they can do. Hudson Valley ice cream stands have allowed residents to stay cool by serving them ice cream, shakes and...
U.S. Government Issues Warning About New York Drinking Water
Top U.S. officials have issued a stern warning about drinking water. As someone who grew up in the City of Newburgh, a warning about drinking water is always scary. In May 2016, City of Newburgh residents learned their drinking water supply was contaminated with the man-made chemical Perfluorooctane Sulfonate, which is also called PFOS.
Late bedtimes and not enough sleep can harm developing brains – and poorer kids are more at risk
Emily C. Merz, Colorado State University and Melissa Hansen, Colorado State University. Shorter sleep and later bedtimes are linked to potentially harmful functional changes to parts of the brain important for coping with stress and controlling negative emotions, our recently published research found. And children in families with low economic resources are particularly at risk.
New Yorkers warned of texting scam imitating E-ZPass & Tolls by Mail
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – The New York State Thruway Authority is warning residents about a texting scam imitating E-ZPass and Tolls by Mail via text message. Residents are told that E-ZPass and Tolls by Mail will never send anyone an email or text requesting sensitive, personal information such as social security, credit card number, usernames, […]
New York state civil service: These are the salaries for exams open through August
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — The New York state Department of Civil Service (DCS) has released its July through August application schedule for New York’s entry-level civil service exams, and some jobs pay better than others. The open-competitive exams are an opportunity to start a career in New York...
New Ansonia Business Caters To ‘Little Divas’
ANSONIA – Families looking for a colorful way to celebrate their daughter’s next birthday can now book a ‘hot pink party bus’ thanks to a new business in town. ‘Nailicious Little Divas’ is a mobile party bus that hosts manicure and pedicure parties for kids ages four to 12.
Year of the Quarterback, Part 5: Sacred Heart football excited to have Poochie Snyder
Editor's note: Steve Doerschuk spent months researching quarterbacks. The result is three waves of a series, "Year of the Quarterback." The first wave revolves around tremendous high school quarterbacks fighting to find the field in college. This is the fifth article in the first wave. Jim Tressel has seen a million quarterbacks, but few like this one, he was told. ...
Old world tradition celebrated in Putnam Valley
PUTNAM VALLEY- The sounds of the ‘oom pah pah” band, old fashioned Bavarian and Austrian food accompanied by camaraderie and friendship highlighted a weekend German Fest that attracted hundreds of men, women and children to the German-American Social Club in Putnam Valley where entertainment was provided by the group Spitzbaum.
New Castle Fire Commissioners Award Bids for Firehouse Expansion
Nearly 15 months after voters passed a $15.2 million referendum to expand Chappaqua’s King Street firehouse, the New Castle Fire District No. 1 Board of Commissioners approved five bids last week to move the project forward. Commissioners voted for separate bids for general construction, electrical, plumbing, mechanical and sprinklers...
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