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Scam Alert: Callers Posing As Police Sergeant, Demanding Cash In Putnam
The scheme was detailed in an announcement by the Putnam County Sheriff's Office on Friday, Aug. 23, in which authorities said they had received reports of fraudulent calls to residents in the county. According to the Sheriff's Office, the caller has been posing as a sergeant from the office and...
Driver Was On Drugs During Fatal Beacon Hills Crash That Killed Mother, 2 Kids: Police
New Haven County resident William Kundert, age 42, of Oxford, was arrested and charged with multiple felonies in the Feb. 4 crash in Beacon Falls, Connecticut State Police said. Riquelme Alves Brito, 3, Laura Alves Brito, 6, and their mother Andreas De Brito-Alves, age 26, of Bridgeport, were killed in...
Newark Restaurant Swahili Village Cited for Pay Violations, DOL Says
NEWARK — A popular restaurant in downtown Newark failed to give 84 servers, cooks and bussers overtime pay when they worked more than 40 hours a week – a violation of the Fair Labor Standards Act, the federal Labor Department said on Friday. The Labor Department investigation recovered $62,335 in overtime wages and an additional $62,335 in liquidated damages for the employees at Swahili Village Bar and Grill, federal officials said in a statement. The restaurant must also pay $44,100 in civil penalties, officials said.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER “Restaurant industry workers too...
Greenwich Resident Will Chasin Captures Hearts Through Photography, Gift of Kindness
In a heartwarming act of kindness, Greenwich resident and Horace Mann rising junior Will Chasin followed his passion for photography to photograph ten refugee families, capturing their smiles and love. He then gifted each family with framed pictures for them to cherish forever. This simple act speaks volumes, showing how small gestures can make a big difference in fostering a sense of belonging in our communities.
NJ bill stifles colleges but saves you lots of money
⚫ New legislation takes on tuition hikes at public colleges. ⚫ The bill specifically targets in-state tuition rates. ⚫ The proposal is being made in anticipation of an "enrollment cliff" Your kid commits to college at one price, but that price can change year after year. To make the college...
Wealthy Floridians Are Buying Up All of N.Y.C.’s Luxury Homes, a New Report Says
It was only a couple of years ago that a record number of high-earning New Yorkers fled the Big Apple. Oh, how the times have changed.Inside the New Southeast Asian N.Y.C. Restaurant From a Korean Fine Dining Pioneer In 2022, approximately 545,000 New York City residents packed their bags and moved to other parts of the country. A whopping 90,000 New Yorkers headed south to Florida, according to census data. As of last month, the state’s population had swelled to over 23 million, and each year has been adding anywhere from 350,000 to 375,000 new residents over the last decade. However, a new report from...
Nike kicks giveaway for youth on Saturday
“A gift opens the way and ushers the giver into the presence of the great,” says Proverbs 18:16. Greater Allen AME Cathedral of New York wants to continue its mission of giving via its 11th annual Back to School Backpack and Nike Sneaker Giveaway on Saturday, Aug. 24, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Stags Take On Nationally-Ranked Texas A&M on Saturday Night
COLLEGE STATION, Texas – The unbeaten Fairfield University Women's Soccer team will look to improve on their winning streak when they make their first-ever trip to the state of Texas to battle with the nationally-ranked Texas A&M Aggies on Saturday night at 9pm EST. The Aggies enter play ranked No. 24 in the country in the United Soccer Coaches rankings and hold a 1-1 record on the year. The Stags have won both of their first two matches and are coming off a 1-0 victory on the road against the reigning NEC Champions Central Connecticut State.
BHS Cross Country Season Set to Begin with Wealth of Experienced Runners Back for Indians
When the high school cross country season begins on Saturday at the Knight Night Relays at Preston High School, there will be a lot of familiar faces wearing Bridgeport uniforms. Of the core group of runners for both the boys and girls teams, there was only one runner lost to...
After antisemitism incident, Stamford State Rep. Figueroa speaks out
State Rep. Anabel Figueroa is defending herself following antisemitic comments she made about her opponent leading up to this month’s Democratic primary — a primary that she lost. In a video of her remarks in a Spanish-language interview, she said: "We cannot permit a person who is of...
Fishkill, New York Launches ‘Are You Ok’ Initiative
In an effort to provide an additional sense of security for their residents, one Dutchess County town has implemented what they are calling a 'telephone reassurance program' to touch base with members of the community. Welfare Check Program Implemented in Fishkill, NY. There's been an overwhelmingly positive response from community...
Upstate NY Corgi Racing Has Gone Viral in New Video
A new level of cuteness and chaos has been unlocked at an upstate New York county fair after its corgi race devolved into an absolute free-for-all. County fair organizers certainly know which special ingredients to add to their events to make them memorable. While many Dutchess County, NY residents will tell you that the must-try experience at the Dutchess County Fair are the famous 4-H milkshakes, there was a different star a little further north.
Jersey City to Face Daily Fines For Not Reinstating Cops Fired for Using Cannabis
Jersey City could begin facing daily fines starting Saturday for refusing to reinstate two police officers whose terminations over their cannabis usage were overturned by the state Civil Service Commission. The state will fine the city $100 daily for each officer — Norhan Mansour and Omar Polanco — with a...
The Pizza Files: Movie Premiere-Slice of America: Charred in the Florida Sun
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) – Connecticut’s Morning Buzz Reporter Jillian Andrews was joined by Colin M. Caplan, Pizza Guru and the driving force behind Taste of New Haven, and Gorman Bechard, Director of the upcoming film Slice of America: Charred in the Florida Sun. The duo shared insights into the movie, which highlights the journey of a New Haven native who brought the city’s beloved pizza to southern Florida. The film premieres at the New Haven Museum on September 11th, kicking off a month filled with pizza-themed events in New Haven.
Oxford home and business owners asked to report damages for federal aid
Oxford Town Hall was packed on Friday with people looking for answers on how to get federal aid after their homes and businesses were destroyed during Sunday’s historic storm. “Hundreds and hundreds of thousands of dollars, it’s land that is gone,” Jayne H., of Oxford, said. Jayne...
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