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Lithium battery farm gets pushback from Hudson Valley homeowners
MAHOPAC, N.Y. -- As New York tries to meet aggressive green energy goals, Hudson Valley homeowners are pushing back against a key part of the state's plan. In the woods behind Roland Ciofrone's home on the border between Somers and Carmel, there are plans to store lithium batteries. "There's my bedroom over there. I'm sleeping 250 and 275 feet from these things. Doesn't make me too happy," said Ciofrone. He and his neighbors are giving it a big thumbs down. "There's a neighbor up the road trying to sell her house and she can't sell it," said Dawn Baker. Batteries could power 100,000 homes for...
Martin Indyk, blunt spoken diplomat who longed for Arab-Israeli peace, dies at 73
(JTA) — WASHINGTON — Martin Indyk, the Jewish academic who brought intellectualism to pro-Israel advocacy and endured heartbreak as a U.S. diplomat committed to bringing peace to his beloved Israel, has died. Indyk, 73, died Thursday, the Washington Institute for Near East Policy, the think tank he co-founded, said in a statement. His wife, Gahl...
Case dismissed vs. Ellis Tech administrator who brought gun to school. What about his job?
Rolando Navarro, the Ellis Tech assistant principal who allegedly brought a gun to the school in June 2021 had his felony charges dismissed in Danielson Superior Court on July 11. His job status remains unresolved. The case dismissal came following Navarro’s successful completion of a rehabilitation program. Kerry Markey, career center and communications director for the Connecticut Technical Education and Career System, said the district is aware Navarro's case was dismissed. ...
Norwalk Board of Education appoints new principals for South Norwalk Elementary and P-Tech High
Parents with children attending Norwalk Public Schools in September can say hello to two new principals, Randall Austin of South Norwalk Elementary and Beth Furnari of P-Tech High School. Austin was a South Norwalk student who grew up in the area. He started his career at Kendall Elementary School as...
Norwalk hopes third time’s the charm for Wall Street Place development
There’s a new chapter in the Wall Street Place development saga that dates back over a decade, as the Common Council voted Tuesday on the third amendment to the agreements governing the development. The council voted 13-1 on the new amendment to the two documents that govern the project:...
13 Restaurants In Westchester County With Health Code Violations
These 13 restaurants in Westchester County, New York, had more than 5 health inspection violations each last month. Westchester County has published a list of restaurants that had 5 or more health code violations during their latest inspections in June. **Non-restaurant locations included. 1. BONNIE BRIAR COUNTRY CLUB - MAIN...
Brownstone owner says Paterson councilman owes money on his wedding bill
PATERSON — Councilman Luis Velez faces a theft of services complaint for allegedly not paying in full for his wedding last August at The Brownstone banquet hall. The Brownstone co-owner Albert Manzo filed the complaint against Velez in Paterson municipal court on Monday. He said he thought it was “sad” that an elected...
The Yale Peabody Museum unveils its new ‘Hall of the Pacific’ exhibit
NEW HAVEN, Conn. — “Hall of the Pacific," a striking new gallery at the Yale Peabody Museum, is now open to visitors. A release from the museum earlier this week said it is the first time that the Peabody is displaying an extensive array of artwork, contextual photographs and historical artifacts celebrating the living cultures of Pacific Islander communities.
99.1 PLR The Surfside Hotel “The Blues Are Running”
99.1 PLR and The Surfside Hotel invite you to kick off the “Greatest Bluefish Tournament on Earth” with a 5K twilight race raising money for SoundWaters. The PLR & Surfside Hotel BLUES ARE RUNNING 5K – our inaugural event is hosted by 99.1 PLR, The Surfside Hotel & Little Pub in the Lordship section of Stratford. The Surfside Hotel & Little Pub overlooks Long Island Sound as does most of the course!
$1M Mega Millions ticket sold in Connecticut
DERBY, Conn. (WTNH) — One lucky lottery player hit it big Tuesday night. Someone bought a Mega Millions ticket at the Mobil station on Pershing Drive in Derby. Now, the store is going to have to put up a new “winning ticket” sign with the amount of $1 million. “I wish it was me. I […]
NB to be Designated Purple Heart Community; Town Purple Heart Vets Sought to Join POCO Ceremony
On Sunday, Aug. 4, there will be a brief ceremony at noon at the Annual Potato and Corn Festival recognizing our veterans who are Purple Heart recipients as the town receives designation as a Purple Heart Community. We would like you to be a part of the recognition!. If you...
Branford Microfund Welcomes Three New Directors
Within the first quarter of 2024, nine loans totaling $24,800 were requested from the BranfordMicrofund to support individuals and families in Branford who are experiencing unexpected financial obstacles. The fund currently has 20 active loans, which shows the importance of their ongoing efforts to provide Loans for Neighbors in Need.
Fisherman towed by fish, catches 135-pound tuna in Raritan Bay
One would be hard-pressed to recall the last time a bluefin tuna was caught in Raritan Bay but it happened Wednesday when a 135-pound bluefin took Steve Nosti of Holmdel for a Nantucket Sleighride - around Flynns Knoll and through the Sandy Hook Rip in Nosti's 12-foot aluminum Jon boat, the Silver Bullet. ...
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