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Harborfest, KRockathon, Arts & Crafts Festival: 18 things to do this week in Central NY
It’s a busy week in Central New York with local favorites returning to the area. Oswego’s Harborfest is known to draw in thousands from near and far to mingle and enjoy live entertainment on the waterfront. This year marks the festival’s 35th anniversary, and free shuttle rides to and from the festival site will be provided.
ADOPTED! That 'Fowl' Mouthed NY Parrot Has A New Home
A unique parrot was breaking the internet when an animal shelter highlighted this foul-mouthed bird. The Western New York shelter said they received over four hundred inquiries about him. Pepper is known to have some colorful language so he had to go to the right family. He has been adopted.
$100,000 Winning Lottery Ticket Sold In Western New York
This weekend was a very lucky weekend for one lottery player in Western New York. The New York State Lottery announced that a 2nd place-winning LOTTO ticket was sold in North Tonawanda. The ticket was sold at Budwey's Market In The Square located on Divison Street in North Tonawanda, which...
‘I'm getting to finish this on my terms': Darien swimmer headed to Paralympics a year after shark attack
Ali Truwit thought her next chapter was written. “I had a job lined up,” said Truwit. “I was going to start in October after a summer of celebration -- travel with friends.”. The Darien native had her Division I swim career at Yale behind her and a new...
Bullying in Stamford schools worries some Latino parents and immigrant families
Some Latino parents and immigrant families say their children face bullying in the Stamford school system. Orfa Palma, a recent immigrant from Guatemala, says her 12-year-old daughter began middle school in late March, but the initial excitement quickly turned into dread. "Kids began to bully her because she is chubby,”...
Palisades Center Set to Receive Millions Following Recent Tax Settlement
The Palisades Center and mall is one of the largest shopping centers in all of the Hudson Valley and also one of the largest in all of America. It's a staple of the region and thousands upon thousands of people visit it every single year. With that said though, malls...
N.Y. Lottery: Two TAKE 5 winners score more than $50,000 in prize money
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Last night’s lottery drawings were filled with winners!. Two lucky people in two different boroughs pulled top prizes last night from the popular TAKE 5 lottery game, worth $19,100 and $34,505 respectively. That’s one way to beat the heat. The $19,100 prize got...
Rockland County Launches TOR Ferry Connection Bus To Serve Weekend Ferry
New City, NY – County Executive Ed Day and the Rockland County Department of Public Transportation have announced that Transport of Rockland (TOR) will launch the TOR Weekend Ferry Connection bus service starting on Saturday, July 6th. The bus service will provide connecting transit service for Metro-North Hudson Line customers who travel to Haverstraw via the Haverstraw-Ossining Weekend Ferry, enabling them to travel beyond the Ferry Landing via public transit. The TOR Ferry Connection will also provide service for Rockland residents who want to use the Haverstraw-Ossining Ferry to travel to Westchester or to NYC via Metro-North Hudson Line trains from Ossining.
Woman Arrested After Attacking Patient at Somers Rehab Facility
SOMERS, N.Y. - An employee of The Paramount at Somers Rehabilitation and Nursing Center has been charged with physically attacking a disabled resident, state police said. Jossette F. Thompson, 51, of Dover, was arrested on June 11 and charged with Endangering the Welfare of an Incompetent or Physically Disabled Person, a Class E felony, police said.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER She was arraigned in Somers Town Court, released on her own recognizance, and was scheduled to appear in court on Monday, July 22. "Thank God, the patient is fine," Paramount Administrator Mark Badolato said Monday, calling the alleged incident "extremely unfortunate" and adding that the employee "has been terminated." For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
The Glass House Celebrates 75 Years
To commemorate its 75th anniversary, The Glass House hosted its annual summer party in New Canaan, CT on June 8. The gorgeous day celebrated The Glass Houses’ values to bring together art, design, and community. Presented with support by MaxMara, Aesop, Design Within Reach, and Land Rover Darien, the day hosted avocations across the site for guests to explore to enjoy performances—from dance performances choreographed by Brendan Fernandes and a DJ set by Rachel Winters to an art auction by Artsy, refreshing cocktails from Belle Glos, Elouan, Greenology, and Litchfield Distillery, and a picnic catered from New Canaan restaurant Elm.
Review: Les Arts Florissants – Henry Purcell’s ‘The Fairy Queen’ at Caramoor
Saturday’s staging by Les Arts Florissants of Henry Purcell’s 1692 masque The Fairy Queen at Caramoor in Katonah, New York was a summer dream to remember. With a loose connection to Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream, it captured beautifully the sense of wonder and enchantment that the play embodies and that Purcell, one imagines, dreamed of when he fashioned this piece.
New Officer for Rye PD
The City of Rye welcomed a new police officer on Monday morning, July 22nd. Victor Rodriguez joined the Rye PD after two years at the City of Mount Vernon PD. Rodriguez was born and raised in the City of Yonkers and attended Gorton High School. He holds an Associate’s Degree in Applied Science from Monroe College where he also played for the baseball team.
Duo Steals $10K In Merchandise From Mamaroneck Business, Caught Selling Stolen Items: Police
New Jersey residents James Kralovich, age 39, and Olivia Barbarito, age 29, both from the Union County city of Summit, were arrested on Friday, July 19 in connection with a burglary at Mangone's Garden Center in Mamaroneck at 1427 East Boston Post Rd. (Route 1), the Village of Mamaroneck Police Department announced on Sunday, July 21.
Haverstraw offers $5K reward for info leading to suspect's arrest in fatal shooting
HAVERSTRAW — A $5,000 reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest of an 18-year-old man accused of fatally shooting Christian Alvarado on July 1. Police have re-released a wanted poster for Yandie Martinez with the $5,000 incentive to get information on his whereabouts. Police have sought Martinez for questioning since the 29-year-old Alvarado died from multiple gunshot wounds.
‘Elegant Creature’ Spotted In New York State For The 1st Time
An "elegant creature" was just spotted in New York State for the first time. We learned why this may have "unprecedented" event likely happened. A flamingo flew to the Empire State. Flamingo Arrives In New York State. American Flamingos are typically found in the Caribbean, Mexico, and northern parts of...
7 Hudson Valley Eateries Receive Critical Health Code Violations
Health inspectors have discovered multiple critical health code violations at seven Hudson Valley eateries including popular Italian restaurants, pizzerias, Asian restaurants and a highly-rated eatery. The New York State Department of Health regularly inspects restaurants throughout the state to protect residents from foodborne illnesses. During these inspections, officials look for...
Rocklanders in the Olympics; what RCC's ex-president got to leave college: Angle
Olympics bound! Nyack's Charlotte Buck is going back to the Olympics! She is once again competing with the United States' women's rowing eight-person team, which is slated to compete at 4:50 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 3. Reporter Eugene Rapay caught up with her as the team practiced in Italy, and with her family, friends and fellow rowers in Rockland. Find the story here.
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.
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