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Oxford church provides sanctuary during Sunday's damaging storm
Providing refuge during an uncertain time. A local church in Oxford was a place of shelter for people stranded during Sunday’s storm. The pastor said providing a safe place is what they’re there for. Sunday’s storm in Oxford was a treacherous time for drivers. That included Reverend Karen...
Men's Soccer Falls In Season Opener At Monmouth
WEST LONG BRANCH, N.J. – The Fairfield University men's soccer team opened the 2024 season with a 4-0 setback against Monmouth University on the road. The Stags controlled flow through the first 20 minutes and created several opportunities, placing pressure on the Monmouth back line. Kris Naicker was up front for the first two chances, the first coming off a full sprint down the left flank before cutting back toward goal. He released a shot that forced Hawks goalkeeper Eryk Dymora to make a play to the lower corner of the net.
Borer joins Laborers Local Union 455 to give out backpacks to K-12 students
WEST HAVEN, Aug. 23, 2024 — (Pictured): Mayor Dorinda Borer and City Council Chairman Nicholas A. Pascale, D-at large, hand out a free backpack to Carrigan Intermediate School seventh grader Zuhaib Shah of Savin Rock Communities’ Spring Heights Apartments on Glade Street on Friday, Aug. 23. At least...
Amodio & Co. Real Estate represents seller in $2.6m office building sale
West Haven, CT Amodio & Co. Real Estate has completed the $2.6 million sale of the 27,486 s/f office building located at 560 Saw Mill Rd. to Connecticut headquartered, Xue Guang Wan. The office building was formerly for educational use and will, after extensive renovations become iSpa Haven, a high-end...
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.
Porch pirate from The Bronx, NY arrested by North Haven police; new iPad survives
NORTH HAVEN, Conn. — A man from The Bronx, N.Y. was arrested in North Haven on Thursday after allegedly trying to steal a package from a residence on Corey Road, the North Haven Police Department reports. Police say Heriberto Perez-Cabral ran from the scene after he was confronted by...
82-year-old killed in crash that closed Long Hill Road along Route 80 in Guilford
GUILFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — One woman died and another person was injured in a crash near Long Hill Rd. along Route 80 Saturday morning, according to the Guilford Police Department. The crash was reported at 11:45 a.m. and involved two vehicles. Police arrived at the 1600 block of Rt. 80 to find two people that […]
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...
President Olian to step down at the end of the academic year
Quinnipiac’s President Judy Olian announced Friday morning her decision to step down from her function at the end of the 2024-25 academic year. In a university-wide email, Olian stated that it “was a difficult and emotional decision.”. “Timing for such decisions is never ideal,” Olian wrote. “There is...
Photo Gallery: Community unites for successful Stony Brook Mill Creek cleanup event
Second cleanup planned for August 28. On August 22, the Ward Melville Heritage Organization (WMHO) organized a creek cleanup event in response to the recent storm that caused significant damage to Harbor Road and the Mill Pond in Stony Brook. The event brought together over 70 dedicated volunteers from Stony Brook and surrounding areas to address the aftermath of the storm, including the removal of debris and dead fish from Mill Creek.
Meriden Police get new therapy dog
MERIDEN, Conn. (WTNH) — Meriden Police have a new partner on the force. John is the department’s first therapy dog. He’ll be going to schools to calm kids, crime scenes and also help with officers who may be suffering from trauma on the job. Officer Stephanie Masella is John’s handler, and John came to her in […]
Local farm in Bethlehem doing their part to help victims impacted by flooding
BETHLEHEM, CT (WFSB) - Communities are continuing to pitch in for those affected by Sunday’s historic floods. Local businesses and area residents joined together at March Farm in Bethlehem to do their part as well. The farm has held a concert series for four years with a local band...
Family makes renewed plea as Billy Smolinski missing person case marks 20 years
Saturday marks 20 years since Billy Smolinski went missing from his home on Holly Street in Waterbury. The date was Aug. 24, 2004. Decades later, some are still searching and they say areas of interest are some of the same areas impacted by recent flooding. It’s leading to a call...
L.I. family says town is at fault after backyard collapsed during storms
PORT JEFFERSON STATION, N.Y. – Sunday's storm forced one Long Island family out of their home after their backyard collapsed. They believe the town is at fault and the whole disaster could have been prevented.Port Jefferson Station resident Steven Abrams said his entire backyard collapsed after Sunday's rain storm, but the erosion started back on July 13."Literal specks of dirt dripping down that hill, watching my property erode. And now it's all gone," Abrams said.Port Jefferson Station homeowner says he was told his property was fine before collapseThe married father of two said it all started with a breach of...
Girl Scout Troop 1343 gives time and talent to Paws of War
“I really like the feeling of helping people and making their lives better, like when we did the food drive for Paws of War.”. This assessment by Cecilia Schultz, part of Junior Girl Scout Troop 1343, encompasses the members’ ongoing experience of sustaining social works. Comprised of nine and ten year olds from Stony Brook and Setauket in the Three Village School District, Troop 1343 recently partnered with Nesconset-based animal rescue Paws of War that works with soldiers, veterans, and first responders.
Former Trump advisor Steve Bannon must face NY criminal fraud trial, judge rules
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Former Donald Trump advisor Steve Bannon must face trial in New York on criminal-fraud charges over a push to fund the former U.S. president's signature wall along the U.S.-Mexico border, a judge ruled on Friday.
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