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No home for old robots? Robot fighting league asks City to let it stay on Water St.
Even robots need a home. The operators of Norwalk’s preeminent robot habitation, the National Havoc Robot League, are asking the city to let their robots keep the home they’ve already got. It’s the same home (AKA fighting arena) at 165 Water Street where robots have attacked, shot, electrocuted...
Back-to-School Celebration and Supply Drive, Danbury Fair, August 24
Danbury Fair is hosting Stock Up for Success: Back-to-School Teachers’ Supply Drive to help local teachers and their students start the 2024-2025 school year strong. We’re working with National Education Association Danbury to collect much-needed school supplies, so local teachers can stock their supply closets for a great back-to-school season.
Popular Internet Personalities Make a Splash on Lake Mahopac
Word on the water is that Lake Mahopac is the new hot spot for social media influencers. Jake Paul Brings Content Creators Out on Popular Putnam County Lake. If you missed it, last week influencer and boxer Jake Paul was the talk of the town in Putnam County. The social media star flew in, by helicopter of course, to Petra Island on Lake Mahopac.
Repairs to address Mario M. Cuomo Bridge safety concerns could cost millions
Just six years after the Mario M. Cuomo Bridge opened between Rockland and Westchester counties, issues with the cables that hold up the nearly $4 billion bridge are causing safety concerns that could cost millions to fix, but who is going to fit that bill?The New York State Thruway Authority wants to make it painfully clear that there's nothing wrong with the cables holding up the Mario Cuomo Tappan Zee Bridge."There's no safety issue here, no need for the public to be concerned," said New York State Thruway Authority Executive Director Frank Hoare. "The bridge is safe, it's strong."There is...
Global cultures come together in New Haven for the International Cultural Art Fusion Festival
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) – Arts in Connecticut double their capacity for their annual International Cultural Art Fusion Festival Saturday in Edgewood Park. The festival is a celebration of diversity within the state of Connecticut. Local artists and artisans from across the state came together to showcase their individual talents and communities. “We really wanted […]
Woman dies, 1 person seriously injured after crash at Guilford/North Branford town line
A woman has died and one other person is seriously injured after a crash on Route 80 at the Guilford/North Branford town line on Saturday. Officers were called to the 1600 block of Route 80 near the Guilford/North Branford town line for a two-vehicle crash with injuries. Two people were...
The 2024 Men’s Soccer Bobcats look to bounce back from a disappointing 2023 season.
The 2024 Men’s Soccer season is here, and this could be an important year for Quinnipiac as the team looks to keep the program heading in the right direction. After a difficult 2023 season, the Bobcats are back with some fresh faces to take another go at the MAAC.
Huntington Lighthouse MusicFest to Return
The Huntington Lighthouse MusicFest will get underway next weekend with bands playing from the lighthouse and an audience gathered on vessels of all shapes and sizes. Started in 2006, the music festival has attracted thousands of people drawn to the unique nature of the event. Read More ...
Smithtown Library’s main branch closed until further notice
Due to the storm that occurred during the early morning hours of August 19 which caused torrential. flooding, the Smithtown Library’s main branch at 1 North Country Road, Smithtown suffered catastrophic damage to its historical collection on the lower level. Therefore, until further notice, the building will be closed...
Arrest in burglary of memorabilia from St. Johns University basketball coach Rick Pitino's office
Police have arrested a man for stealing memorabilia from St. John's University basketball coach Rick Pitino's office in Queens.Emanuel Yakubov, 25, is charged with burglary and criminal trespassing.Police were still searching for a second suspect."St. John's University is grateful for the rapid response made by the NYPD and the recovery of stolen property. The safety and security of our campus community are essential, and our cooperative relationship with law enforcement helps ensure that," St. John's Spokesperson Brian Browne said.A basketball and bullhorn, worth about $375, a ceremonial sword and other items were taken during the Tuesday afternoon break-in on Goethals...
St. John’s to Welcome Stony Brook for Home Opener on Sunday
QUEENS, N.Y. – The St. John's men's soccer team will make its 2024 home debut against Stony Brook on Sunday, the first of three straight contests in Queens. Match time from Belson Stadium is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Sunday's match will be streamed on FloFC. To purchase a discounted...
Blood Drives Scheduled in Huntington
Organizations have scheduled around Huntington in the coming days and weeks, including: On Sunday, St. Paraskevi Greek Orthodox Church is sponsoring a drive from 9 a.m.-3 p.m., a one-year memorial for Jerry Nicholas Ballas. See the flyer for details on how to sign up. The Read More ...
Former Plainfield mayoral candidate indicted on eight counts of election fraud
PLAINFIELD – A former city mayoral candidate has been indicted on charges of submitting hundreds of fraudulent voter registration applications to Union County election officials and then attempting to cover up his actions. Dr. Henrilynn Ibezim, 70, was indicted on eight counts – the second-degree crimes of election fraud and trafficking in personal identifying information pertaining to another person; the third-degree crimes of criminal attempt to commit false registration or transfer, tampering with public records or information,...
Stevia Leaf Extract Benefits: Lyme Disease Natural Treatment Guide Released
The newly published piece responds to new research from the University of New Haven that suggests Stevia may offer a more efficient treatment than traditional antibiotics in neutralizing Lyme disease. Conventional medications, the article explains, do not always lead to a full recovery, leading researchers to test natural alternatives. More...
Vehicle goes up in flames
MAHOPAC – A late summer’s walk along the Putnam Bike Trail proved costly for a Mahopac family when their parked van caught fire and was destroyed. Friday’s incident occurred in the vicinity of Buckshollow Road in Mahopac. Calls to the Putnam 9-1-1 Center alerted Carmel Police and...
Drag race in Mahopac leads to arrest
MAHOPAC – Carmel Police Officer James Cook was at the right place at the right time when observing an alleged street race taking place in Mahopac. The time was 2 a.m. when the patrolman came upon the illegal activity at the intersection of Route 6 and Croton Falls Road.
Ukrainian Independence Day marked with ceremony for third year in West Haven
PHOTO — West Haven Mayor Dorinda Borer, holding sunflowers, stands with members of the Ukrainian American community, including advocacy Chair Ann Salemme of the Ukrainian National Women’s League of America Branch 108 of New Haven, third from left, and West Haven Fair Rent Commission Chairman Steven R. Mullins, fourth from left, in front of City Hall on Friday, Aug. 23, in observance of Ukrainian Independence Day. (City Photo/Michael P. Walsh)
Officials: Incoming freshman class at Uconn is the largest in school history
As members of The University of Connecticut class of 2028 moved onto campus Thursday, school officials say this year's incoming class is the largest in school history. Over 6,500 incoming first year students are enrolled in the school, including 4,500 at Storrs and the rest at campuses in Stamford, Hartford, Waterbury, and Avery Point.
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