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Connecticut Families: NAUGKIDS allows kids to ride historic train for free this summer
THOMASTON, Conn. (WTNH) — All aboard the Naugatuck Railroad for a unique adventure through the river valley! “I think history is important and this is a really unique opportunity because you get to experience this in Connecticut on a historic line that helped build this entire county at one time,” said Orion Newall, manager of […]
A One-on-One with a Pair of Local Sports Junkies
So, I’m hanging out with a friend of mine from Mahopac during a Fourth of July party, a guy that’s really into local sports. Maybe not quite the junkie I am, but he says to me, “So if you had to pick one sport, nowadays, that Mahopac is celebrated for or synonymous with, what would it be?”
Massive 20-Story-Tall Mural Finished In Westchester After 2 Months Of Painting
Westchester's largest-ever mural has been completed after a months-long painting process.The mural, created by Na’ye Perez and titled "From the Source," was painted on the north façade of 500 Main St. in downtown New Rochelle and is now complete as of Monday, July 22.The 20-story-tall mur…
Retired Officer, Former Athletics Director From Westchester Dies: 'Will Be Sorely Missed'
A police department in Westchester is mourning the loss of one of its retired officers who committed himself to helping young athletes for decades. The Eastchester Police Department announced the death of retired Officer Alex Bonci on Monday, July 22. His age was not released. An ove…
New Chick-fil-A In Westchester Announces Opening Date: Here's When
The second Chick-fil-A location in Westchester County has announced its opening date. The fast-food eatery will open in Yonkers at 2205 Central Park Ave. (Route 100) on Thursday, July 25. The restaurant, known for its chicken sandwiches, will have a drive-thru and outdoor seating an…
Police ID 3 Of 4 Victims In Fiery Fatal Waterbury Head-On Crash
The crash occurred in New Haven County around 11 p.m. Friday, July 19, in Waterbury on Thomaston Avenue when a car traveling south slammed into a northbound vehicle, causing both to burst into flames, said Lt. Ryan Bessette of the Waterbury Police. He added that the two involved vehicles have...
Raging Car Fire Caught On Video By New Police Drone In Westchester
Police and firefighters had eyes in the sky while extinguishing a vehicle blaze in Westchester. The blaze happened alongside a busy street in Yonkers over the weekend of Saturday, July 20, the Yonkers Police Department announced on Monday, July 22.According to police, after the fire was report…
2-Car Crash Shuts Down Busy Mahopac Intersection, Sends Person To Hospital
The collision happened in Putnam County on Sunday, July 21 just after 5:30 p.m., when two cars crashed at the intersection of Route 6 and Croton Falls Road (Route 34) in Mahopac. According to the Mahopac Volunteer Fire Department, one person received medical transport while another was taken to a...
Vape disposal boxes available in Putnam
CARMEL- The Prevention Council of Putnam has initiated a system allowing for the safe disposal of vape products countywide. Despite warnings of the dangers of vaping, the Centers for Disease Control reported recently, e-cigarette monthly unit sales increased by 46.6 percent—from 15.5 million units in January of 2020, to 22.7 million units in December of 2023; prefilled device sales decreased, while disposable device sales increased; and sales of sweet, youth-appealing flavors increased.
Gov. Murphy signs new medical debt protections into law
The new law bars credit reporting of and caps interest on medical debt and requires creditors to offer income-driven payment plans. The post Gov. Murphy signs new medical debt protections into law appeared first on New Jersey Monitor.
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