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Campagiorni named new president of Central Hudson Electric Transmission, LLC
POUGHKEEPSIE – Central Hudson’s Board of Directors recently appointed Anthony S. Campagiorni, Esq. as President of Central Hudson Electric Transmission, LLC (CHET). In his new role with CHET, Campagiorni will oversee Central Hudson’s investment in New York Transco, the New York-based developer, owner, and operator of electric transmission solutions and facilities owned by affiliates of the utilities in New York State.
Tri-State Area experienced massive rain totals in recent storm
NEW YORK -- After parts of the Tri-State Area were pummeled with rain over the weekend, the cleanup effort continues.About a foot of rain fell across parts of southwest Connecticut which ultimately wreaked havoc on roads and property around the area. To put things into perspective, the 24-hour state record for Connecticut stands at 12.77 inches. Not to mention, higher amounts reported, including about 16 inches in Oxford, for example, are now under review.And let's not forget about the major flooding across Long Island as a result of the 10 or so inches that fell along the North Shore early...
SPOILER: The 2024 NYS Fair butter sculpture has been revealed
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — It’s the big reveal of one of the most iconic attractions of the New York State Fair, the butter sculpture! More than 800 lbs. of butter was delivered to the fairgrounds. Then, sculptors Jim Victor and Marie Pelton began crafting and carving. The finished product was revealed at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday […]
West Nyack and Yonkers fire departments getting $1.35M in federal funds for enhancement
The West Nyack and Yonkers fire departments will get slices of $6.5 million in federal money to assist 38 departments across New York state with expenses for equipment, recruitment and training. The West Nyack volunteer department has been earmarked for $549,500, while the paid Yonkers city department will receive $807,545, according to U.S....
Hochul signs legislation allowing direct-to-consumer shipping from NY spirits and hard cider makers
The new legislation brings back the ability for small spirits and hard cider manufacturers to ship directly to consumers, something they temporarily were allowed to do during the pandemic.
‘Taste of New Canaan Stroll’ Kicks Off Thursday Evening
This year’s Taste of New Canaan Stroll kicks off at 5 p.m. Thursday at Stewart’s Wine & Spirits on Elm Street (tickets available here). Presented by the New Canaan Chamber of Commerce, the annual event sees participants choose their own self-guided foodie (and beverage) tour of the downtown.
Town Attorney’s Firm Opens ‘Finance Department Complaint/Investigation’
Town officials on Tuesday approved payment of a legal bill that includes an item listed as “Finance Department Complaint/Investigation.”. The town attorney’s firm has charged $4,335, at an hourly rate of $170, for more than 25 hours of work on the matter since July 1, according to a legal bill approved unanimously by the Board of Selectmen during its regular meeting, held at Town Hall and via videoconference.
‘It’s Not You’ Opens Friday at Powerhouse Theatre [Q&A]
The Broadway Bound Theater Festival (background here) runs through Sept. 1 at the Powerhouse Theatre in Waveny, presented by the Town Players of New Canaan. We put some questions to Brian Mulhern, a contributing playwright whose work, “It’s Not You,” opens at 8 p.m. Friday and runs through Sunday (tickets here).
Evading Charge for Man, 30
Police this month arrested a 30-year-old Danbury man in connection with a crash on Route 123. At about 5:45 a.m. on Aug. 8 (a Thursday), officer were dispatched to the area of Smith Ridge Road, north of Michigan Road, on a report of a vehicle that struck a fence and left the scene, according to police.
Musician Gussie Miller visits the WCSU studios!
Gussie Miller has made a career in the world of pop-jazz, where Al Jarreau is king and Marcus Miller supplies the bass lines. Gussie, who came of age in Columbus, Ohio, continues to collaborate with Marcus and is currently working on his own solo album. Gussie's single "Hold On" is...
Yorktown FD and EMTs Overcome Swift Water to in Car Crash Rescue
YORKTOWN, N.Y. - Yorktown Heights first responders had to employ a "low frequency, high risk" technique to rescue two accident victims stranded by swift water after a car accident on the Taconic Parkway this past weekend. The Yorktown Heights Fire Department with Yorktown Volunteer Ambulance Corps and Empress Emergency Medical Services were dispatched to the northbound Taconic Parkway for a motor vehicle accident with extrication at around 4:30 p.m. on Sunday (Aug. 18).CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER YHFD Rescue 16 and Rescue Engine 270 were first on the scene and found two overturned...
Rockland warns drivers: Cameras watching vehicles that pass stopped school buses
NEW CITY - With the start of the 2024-25 school year just a couple weeks away, Rockland County Executive Ed Day warned Tuesday that passing a stopped school bus will bring hefty fines. Rockland County school districts have joined a public-private partnership, coordinated by the county, that installs cameras on school buses. The...
Camels play role in therapy
KENT – Camels are gaining popularity in the field of animal-assisted activity and therapy. On Monday, Green Chimneys School brought together private camel owners for hands-on training and discussion on how to safely lead camel assisted activities with people. Green Chimneys’ camels were joined by others from around the...
Spotlight: THE TINA TURNER MUSICAL at Ridgefield Playhouse
Tony-Award winning singer, actress, and dancer, Adrienne Warren, is perhaps best known for her performance as Tina Turner in Broadway’s Tina: The Tina Turner Musical, Warren worked with the Queen of Rock 'n' Roll herself to embody the titular role. Her performance has been heralded as “extraordinary” (The Hollywood...
73rd Annual Herb Fair & Market Coming to Caramoor in Katonah
KATONAH, N.Y. - The 73rd Annual Herb Fair & Market, organized by The New York Unit of the Herb Society of America, will take place on Saturday, September 14, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Caramoor, Katonah’s renowned culture and arts center. For 73 years, the Herb Fair has celebrated the many ways that herbs enrich our lives and promoted the knowledge and use of herbs through educational programs, research, and community engagement. This one-day event will feature an extraordinary roster of makers and artisans as well as an extensive program of presentations and workshops from...
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