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Time Travel: BHS's 1999 Valedictorians, Salutatorians and a Look at Eastpointe Area with No Businesses
These are Bridgeport's 1999 academic leaders when Harrison County Schools recognized valedictorians and salutatorians. The valadictorians include Jason Jackson, Matt Hazey, Ashley Maxey, Jaimee Compton, Allison Starkey, Jessica Harvey, Jaclyn Elsey, Abbey Stanley, Kristen Moore, Christina Grisso, and salutatorians Kathleen Miller, Lea Sellas, Whitney Moore, Andrea Rossetti, and Julie Felton.
The Stamford Columbian Carnival Takes Place on Sunday, July 21st
Celebrate the Columbian Carnival at the Stamford Town Center on Sunday, July 21st! Experience Columbian-inspired dance performances, live music, food, games & more. The event takes place from 1pm - 8pm on the restaurant plaza, and admission is free. VISIT HERE for more information.
Police ID 3 of 4 people killed in Waterbury crash
Police have identified three of the four people who were killed in a head-on crash in Waterbury on Friday night. Officers responded to Thomaston Avenue around 11 p.m. to investigate and found an Audi A7 and a Lexus GS300 in flames after a head-on crash, according to police. Police have...
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...
Driver found dead after truck explosion causes road closures, evacuations in Clifton
A driver has been found dead after a large truck exploded and caught fire, which prompted road closures and traffic delays in Clifton on Monday morning.It happened on Route 3 near East Valley Road around 9 a.m. but the large mess left behind will likely take a while to be cleaned up.Route 3 was closed in both directions following the crash, but the westbound lanes reopened Monday evening.Eastbound lanes are still closed between Route 46 and Grove Street. One eastbound lane is expected to reopen Thursday night, and the remaining three lanes will remain closed until 5 a.m. on Tuesday,...
Ex New York Mets GM Omar Minaya’s wife found dead at family’s home as mystery surrounds cause of death
THE wife of the former New York Mets general manager Omar Minaya was found dead at the couple's home on Saturday. Rachel Minaya, a mother of two, was found at the property in New Jersey, as officials work to confirm her cause of death. Mystery surrounds what happened as suicide...
Doren, Manzo set to bring new Starbucks to shuttered Sonic on Route 46 in Totowa
A project by Manzo Doren Realty Partners will bring a new Starbucks to the site of a shuttered Sonic restaurant at 244 Route 46 East in Totowa. — Rendering courtesy: Manzo Doren. A new Starbucks is coming to Route 46 East in Totowa as part of a recently approved...
Six Sleepy Hollow High Students Excel in Photo Contest
Six Sleepy Hollow High School students finished in the Top 100 at the 2024 American Association of Physics Teachers (AAPT) Summer Meeting earlier this month in Boston, Massachusetts. At that same event, held from July 6-10 at The Westin Boston Waterfront, high school physics teacher Leila Madani was an invited...
Senior Duo Shares National School Development Award
Mary Marinello and Carlos Gutierrez Castro are two of the most remarkable members of Huntington High School’s Class of 2024. The exceptional duo has been named this year’s recipients of the National School Development Council Awards for Academic Growth and Student Leadership in Learning. Admired by classmates and...
Croton-on-Hudson Police Department To Host First National Night Out Event
National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our neighborhoods safer, more caring places to live. This free event aims to strengthen these vital partnerships while providing an evening of fun-filled activities for residents of all ages. Highlights of the event...
2 people injured after early morning shootings in New Haven
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) – Two people were injured Saturday night in New Haven following two separate shootings, according to New Haven police. The first shooting was reported at 12:42 a.m. on Quinnipiac Avenue. Minutes after the shooting was reported, a shooting victim arrived at the York Street site of Yale-New Haven Hospital. The victim […]
24 Restaurants In Orange County With Health Code Violations
These 24 restaurants in Orange County had health inspection violations last month. Orange County has published a list of restaurants that had health code violations during their latest inspections in June. ***This list includes schools and other non-restaurants that were inspected and reported to the New York Health Department. 1....
‘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...
Sacred Heart and Holy Rosary Parishes to Host Tricky Tray Event
DOVER — Sacred Heart and Holy Rosary Parishes in Dover invite you to join their anticipated Tricky Tray event on October 5, 2024. This exciting event will feature over 250 prizes, including a 50/50 lottery and a lottery apron. Event Details:. Date: October 5, 2024. Location: Sacred Heart and...
Feature Film Needs Actors From NJ For Paid Roles Up To $4.5K
Lucky Elephant Films, an independent company, is casting specifically out of Somerville for "The Family Recipe." According ot the casting call, the film is "a grounded, fun, funny, little bit edgy, coming-of-age family comedy" that's based on the award-winning screenplay of the same name. Some of the roles include Alison,...
Connecticut man dies after being pulled from water at Nantucket triathlon
Nantucket, MA (WTNH) — A man from Connecticut has died after being pulled from the water during the Nantucket Triathlon on Saturday, according to the Nantucket Fire Department. Officials say firefighters and lifeguards were alerted to a triathlon participant who was unresponsive around 7:01 a.m. After pulling the man out of the water, lifesaving measures […]
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