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How NBC Sports Delivers Gold-Worthy Summer Olympic Coverage from Stamford to the World
The team at NBC Sports headquarters in Stamford is gameday ready. Sixty-five cargo containers packed with gear for the 600 reporters, anchors, producers and camera crews heading to Paris to cover the Summer Olympic Games were dispatched across the Atlantic months ago. In Paris, the Café de L’homme, with its...
Police: DUI driver had illegal drugs
WESTPORT — A driver who left the scene of an early-morning crash on Post Road East faces charges of driving under the influence and possession of illegal drugs when police caught up with him after his vehicle became disabled. James Fordham, 59, of Stamford, was charged June 14 with...
Big NJ MVC fail that ruined weekend plans for many
For all the progress New Jersey's Motor Vehicle Commission has made over the past 10-plus years, there have also been some setbacks. Of course, that's to be expected of most agencies and companies. It's where the saying of two steps forward, one step back comes from. And when it comes...
A woman who fled Afghanistan to pursue an education graduates from NYC high school
Zahra Shahnoory was 16 years old when the principal announced over her high school’s loudspeaker that the Taliban had entered Kabul, Afghanistan. Everybody started to scatter and, unable to find transportation home, Shahnoory left school on foot, hiding her textbooks in her hijab out of fear that the militant group, which prohibits girls from studying beyond the eighth grade, would kill her.
Extra Extra: The 9/11 Museum is now offering New Yorkers free admission once a month
Because New Yorkers get free access on the first Monday of every month, here are your evening links: air conditioners have a new look, and so does Abercrombie, new shark protections from Gov. Hochul, and more from around the city and internet. [ more › ]
NBC’s Dan Hicks Shares the Olympic Swimming Sportscasting Experience
Above: NBC Sportscaster Dan Hicks. – Photograph: Kyle Norton. NBC Sportscaster Dan Hicks is familiar to legions of golf and football fans for his coverage of major tournaments and college gridiron rivalries. Every four years, beginning with the 1996 Atlanta Games, he gets a poolside seat to cover Olympic swimming events. We checked in with the Greenwich resident for his insights on what to expect at this summer’s games.
Massive Text Scam Threatens New York State Drivers
As the summer rolls on, and the road trips and vacations continue, there are some criminals at work here in New York State. There is a new warning about a scam that as been circulating that may cost you big money if you are caught off guard. With the Independence...
Big 13-pound doormat fluke strikes off New Jersey coast
Get the nets ready, a 13-pound doormat fluke was caught by an ocean-going fishermen on Tuesday. The big fluke was the first doormat of the season to be reported to the Asbury Park Press. It was weighed at the Tackle Box in Hazlet, which has hung its fair share of large...
NY weather update: Be prepared for strong thunderstorms in part of New York Friday night
An updated weather alert was issued by the National Weather Service on Friday at 8:29 p.m. for strong thunderstorms until 9:15 p.m. for Putnam, Rockland and Westchester counties. Residents may experience wind gusts of up to 30 mph. "At 8:29 p.m., Doppler radar tracked strong thunderstorms along a line extending...
New York State Police Warn About Underhanded and ‘Sophisticated’ Scam
Scams are unfortunately nothing new in the Hudson Valley or the surrounding New York area. Luckily, law enforcement is working hard to stay one step ahead of the criminals looking to make a score. This week, New York State Police (NYSP) are warning residents about a new "sophisticated" scam targeting...
Spinach Packaged in Newburgh, New York Recalled; May be Fatal
Grocery stores have pulled spinach packaged in Newburgh, New York from shelves due to a major health risk. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a warning over fresh spinach that was processed in the Hudson Valley and distributed to stores in New York. The spinach could contain bacteria that may be fatal or cause miscarriages in pregnant women.
Westchester/Putnam Boys Track All-Stars: Gravier and Hargraves share top award
Sometimes parents know best. Ask Wyatt Gravier and Justin Hargraves about this. They'd agree. At least where track is concerned. The pair share The Journal News/lohud Westchester/Putnam Boys...
7 things to do in Western New York this weekend: July 5 - July 7
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — It's the first weekend of July and we're kicking it off with 7 things you can do in Western New York!. The Fourth of July Carnival kicked off at The Great Pumpkin Farm on Thursday and continues through Saturday from noon to 9 p.m. daily. You can enjoy amusement rides, family-friendly games, food vendors and live music. You can find more information here.
NY weather update: Weather alert for strong thunderstorms in Dutchess County Friday evening
An updated weather alert was issued by the National Weather Service on Friday at 7:41 p.m. for strong thunderstorms until 8:30 p.m. for Dutchess County. Residents may experience wind gusts of up to 40 mph. "At 7:41 p.m., Doppler radar tracked strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Northwest...
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