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This Morning’s Bulletin — 7.22.24
• We’re expecting partly sunny skies today, with a high temperature near 86 degrees and a southeast wind 3 to 8 miles per hour. There’s a 70 percent chance of overnight showers and possibly a thunderstorm, with mostly cloudy skies and a low around 70. There’s a 60 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms Tuesday, with cloudy skies and a high near 86. Wednesday we’re also anticipating showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly after 2 p.m., with a high also near 86.
Neil Patrick Harris, David Burtka and Dr. Georgette Grier-Key Honored at Bay Street Theater's Epic 32nd Annual Benefit Gala
Recently, Bay Street Theater & Sag Harbor Center for the Arts hosted their annual EPIC full-blown gala extravaganza with special twists and exciting surprises, honoring show stopper Neil Patrick Harris, star of stage and screen (+food!) David Burtka, and East End community treasure Dr. Georgette Grier-Key. The star-studded event took...
Year of the Quarterback, Part 5: Sacred Heart football excited to have Poochie Snyder
Editor's note: Steve Doerschuk spent months researching quarterbacks. The result is three waves of a series, "Year of the Quarterback." The first wave revolves around tremendous high school quarterbacks fighting to find the field in college. This is the fifth article in the first wave. Jim Tressel has seen a million quarterbacks, but few like this one, he was told. ...
The True Story of the Amityville Horror
Since 1977, a lake house in Amityville, New York, has been the subject of multiple books, television programs, and almost 15 movies. However, the real story of the "Amityville Horror" is rarely told in the films, which focus more on a fiction based around the Lutz family and their alleged haunting. One of the most interesting facts about the Amityville case is that the hauntings have been debunked numerous times. The defense lawyer who initially represented mass murderer Ronald Defeo, Jr. has stated in multiple court documents that the entire haunting was a hoax. Still, the mythology of the Amityville home lives on.
Expansion of City’s Mental-Health Clubhouses Could Shut Down Smaller Sites
When people walk into the Fountain House mental health clubhouse in midtown Manhattan they are greeted by a unique type of security guard. The front door of the six-floor center is manned by a member of the community — someone with serious mental illness. Almost the entire self contained community is operated by one of […] The post Expansion of City’s Mental-Health Clubhouses Could Shut Down Smaller Sites appeared first on THE CITY - NYC News.
Kimco Heads Back to P&Z Tonight with Approval from the Inland Wetlands Commission
Kimco’s proposal to redevelop the southern half of its Wilton Center campus (at 21 River Rd.) into a five-story, 169-unit mixed-use complex moved one step closer to the finish line on Thursday, July 11, when the Inland Wetlands Commission voted to approve the application. The project is currently being reviewed by the Planning and Zoning Commission and could go to public comment and even a vote by P&Z as early as tonight, Monday, July 22.
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...
ON THE RECORD: Police Chief James Walsh sits down with NoN’s Malik Brizan-Reed for a conversation about policing in Norwalk
In a detailed interview, Norwalk Police Chief James Walsh shares his leadership approach, department initiatives, quality of life issues, racial profiling, and more. Read on. 1. How has your extensive training, including your time at the FBI National Academy and other leadership programs, influenced your approach to leading the Norwalk Police Department?
Upcoming City of Norwalk Meetings…At your Fingertips
Here is a list of upcoming City of Norwalk meetings for the week of July 22, 2024:. – Location: Please refer to agenda for location/details. – Location: Hybrid in the Common Council Chambers and via Zoom until further notice. July 24, 2024. – Harbor Management Commission. – Time: 6:00 PM...
Four houses proposed at site of former Spring Hill Road animal rescue
MONROE, CT — Neighbors of the SPCA of Connecticut Animal Shelter railed against the facility at 359 Spring Hill Road when it first opened in the early 2000s, but the dog kennels were a grandfathered use. The owner, Frederick Acker, fought with town officials over the number of dogs allowed on the property over the years and, due to financial woes, the shelter closed down for good last year.
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...
Wilton Real Estate Report (July 12-18, 2024): 12 Single Family Homes and One Condo Change Hands
Each week the Wilton Town Clerk’s office releases data for the prior week’s real estate transactions. For the one-week period from July 12-18, 2024, Town Clerk Lori Kaback reported 12 single-family homes changed hands. One condominium within the Village Walk complex also transferred ownership during the one-week period.
Numbers Climbing as Dozens Already Registered to Participate in Bridgeport's Annual Citywide Yard Sale
It’s been several weeks since the City of Bridgeport has announced it will once again be holding the annual Citywide Yard Sale. And once again, the interest in homes participating is strong. Community Development Director Andrea Kerr said dozens of homes have already been signed up to be included...
NancyOnNorwalk Update: Help us continue to deliver the news you need
As we reflect on the past six months at NancyOnNorwalk, we are reminded of the critical role our nonprofit news service plays in keeping our community informed, engaged, and empowered. From investigative reporting to local event coverage, NoN delivers timely and relevant news that matters most to you. In February,...
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...
Plainfield Police Encourage Residents to Lock Car Doors, Keep Items Out of View
PLAINFIELD, NJ — Starting Tuesday last week, the Plainfield Police Department began to encourage Plainfield residents to lock their cars and hide items from view. "Lock your cars after exiting," reads the statement that has been posted on the city's Facebook page two more times since the initial warning. "When leaving vehicles, please place all items out of view. We’re experiencing an uptick in the theft of personal items from unlocked vehicles, and we want to keep your property safe." For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Residents Set to Save Thousands – New Jersey is Freezing Property Taxes
Living in New Jersey is not cheap. That may be the understatement of the year. It's difficult to make ends meet on an "average" household income, let alone a senior income. According to Bankrate, in April of 2024, the typical New Jersey resident over the age of 65 was only pulling in $1776.73 per month.
TOH Planning Board revokes approval of Halesite development
The Town of Huntington Planning Board rescinded preliminary approval for a development proposal in Halesite located at 78 Bay Ave. and 211 Vineyard Road. The developer, Vineyard Bay Estates LLC, proposed an eight-home subdivision to be built in on a 4-acre plot. The board approved the application in February and...
Gleyber Torres, Alex Verdugo take Yankees fans to the brink after loss to Rays
No matter how badly Aaron Boone tries to convince New York Yankees fans, nothing is changing with this team if they keep the status quo. The trade deadline must bring momentous and cutthroat alterations or else they can kiss their World Series hopes goodbye. After their loss to the Rays...
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