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Employee-owned housing proposed in East Hampton, and more
This week on Behind the Headlines, the panel discusses a combined meeting of the Riverhead and Southold town boards; water protection in Greenport; a proposal for employee-owned housing in East Hampton; a new warehouse proposal in Calverton; and a special rescue by the East Quogue Fire Department. Bill Sutton, Managing...
East Hampton Protects Hedges Inn from Being Hit by Motorists
The East Hampton Village Board of Trustees met last week to look at possible ways to stop motorists driving into town on Woods Lane from failing to make the left turn, and thus plowing into the front porch of the Hedges Inn. In January, a 17-year-old motorist fleeing the cops...
Torrington officials increase patrols as number of dogs left in hot cars spikes
TORRINGTON, Conn. — An increase in the number of dogs being left in hot cars is concerning dog lovers and city officials in Torrington alike. “How [are] you going to do that? Imagine you sitting in that car,” said dog owner, Edward Seger of Torrington. During the recent...
13-year-old girl is tearing up the race track at Waterford Speedbowl
WATERFORD, CT (WFSB) - 13-year-old Milania Shilosky will enter the eighth grade this fall, but first, she’s got a summer of Legend and Truck racing against many of the best racers in the Northeast. Running against adults is nothing new and certainly nothing she fears. “I just like the...
Polls Open for Primary Voting Aug. 5
While registered voters will head to the polls on Nov. 5 to cast ballots in the presidential election, registered Republicans still have a choice to make. A Republican primary to determine the candidate for the U.S. Senate race is set for August. The Republican Primary is scheduled for Tuesday, Aug....
The science section of the ACT exam will now be optional
The science section will now be optional on the ACT exam, and the exam duration will be decreased, the organizationannounced earlier this week. The writing section was made optional in 2005. Students can now opt between several versions of the test: the ACT core exam (which includes reading, math and English), the ACT plus writing, the ACT plus science or the ACT plus science and writing.
Joe Gurrera of Citarella Gourmet Markets Receives the Inaugural Eleanor Prize
The Eleanor Whitmore Early Childhood Center hosted their summer fundraiser with the theme “It Takes Our Village” on Saturday, June 29th at Mulford Farm in East Hampton. Two hundred guests attended this anticipated summer event that featured the well-known live bluegrass band, Pete & the Stray Dogs, delicious food from The Clam Bar, and beverages from Wölffer Estate, Sunboy, and Montauk RumRunners.
Pedestrian seriously injured in Commack parking lot crash
Pedestrian Seriously Injured in Motor Vehicle Crash Parking Lot of T.J. Maxx, 5020 Jericho Turnpike, Commack Friday, July 19, 2024 at 1:59 p.m. Suffolk County Police Second Squad detectives are investigating a motor vehicle crash that seriously injured a pedestrian in Commack on July 19. Maria Deluca was driving a...
Groton City to demolish house as part of plan for waterfront park
Jul. 18—GROTON — The city is slated to demolish a house on the upper part of the Costa Property on Thames Street this summer, as it seeks to fulfill a long-term vision to create a park there with views of the Thames River. City of Groton Mayor Keith Hedrick said the parcel at 352 Thames St. represents the last part of the city's overall plan to develop a waterfront park at the site. "I think ...
CONNECTICUT FLAGSTICK with Frank Darby
Covering everything from the professional tours to the college and junior golf scene...and especially the courses and great tee-to-clubhouse experiences for players of all handicaps...Connecticut Flagstick celebrates golf in CT. On the show. A great conversation between Marty and Frank on the Tour, international play…the Open…and so much more…check it...
Tuesday, July 23: Unusual Houses
NEEDHAM, Mass. — In Connecticut, Nicole Estaphan discovers a house shaped like a ship (complete with captain’s wheel), while in Eliot, Maine, we tour a house built for… hobbits. Anthony Everett visits a North Shore home that features echoes of the Sydney Opera House (along with the spectacular views). We tour the famed Gropius House in Lincoln, and in New Hampshire meet an entrepreneur who has built more than 500 tiny houses.
As CT HUSKY for Immigrants Expands, Advocates Push for More
As of July 1, a state insurance program will cover children up to the age of 15 who wouldn’t otherwise qualify for Medicaid because of their immigration status. Advocates, legislators and residents rallied at Fair Haven Community Health Care in New Haven on Monday morning to celebrate the expansion of state-sponsored insurance coverage for children regardless of immigration status. As of July 1, the program will cover children up to the age of 15 who wouldn’t otherwise qualify for Medicaid because of their immigration status. Previously, the program covered children up to the age of 12. Kids enrolled in the program keep coverage through age 19.
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