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Westerners Walk Off Navs in Wild Independence Day Contest
DANBURY, Conn. 一 Late-inning fireworks helped the North Shore Navigators come back from 11-1 down after six innings, but the Danbury Westerners ultimately walked off for a 13-12 win in Thursday’s New England Collegiate Baseball League action at Rogers Park. North Shore climbed out of its double-digit deficit...
New bill aims to expand student participation on school boards
ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10)–In New York State, a student representative is authorized to sit on a school board. But if a recently passed bill is signed, it would become a requirement for all school districts and BOCES. “Obviously the student wouldn’t be able to vote,” explained Senator Shelley Mayer, the Senate’s Education Chair. “The student wouldn’t […]
Town, Police Sued for SUV vs. Cyclist Collision
A New Canaan man has sued the town in connection with a motor vehicle collision from two summers ago. According to a complaint filed May 23 in state Superior Court, plaintiff Steven Whitaker had been riding a bicycle on South Avenue at about 9 p.m. on June 27, 2022 (a Monday) when he was struck by a police vehicle exiting the department’s lot.
In Photos: Darien families celebrate the Fourth of July with annual Push-n-Pull Parade
DARIEN — Darien families rolled down Noroton Avenue to celebrate Independence Day with the town's 19th annual Push-n-Pull Parade. Hosted by Darien VFW Post 6933, the parade features only non-motorized vehicles including bikes, scooters and wagons piloted by local children. Contest winners for the best decorated float and vehicle and most patriotically dressed family led the parade as honorary grand marshals.
Danbury's Musicals At Richter Kicks Off 40th Season Under The Stars With Disney's BEAUTY AND THE BEAST
Musicals at Richter (MAR), celebrating its 40th season as the longest-running outdoor theater in Connecticut, kicks off the summer with "Disney's Beauty and the Beast," playing July 5 to July 20. Featuring a live band and a cast of talented local actors, performances take place outdoors under the stars at...
CityCenter Danbury Announces the Return of the Annual International Festival
Danbury is excited to announce the return of our annual Danbury International Festival. This vibrant celebration of Danbury's diverse culture will take place at CityCenter Green, located at 1 Ives St, Danbury, CT, on Saturday, July 27, from 1:00 PM to 9:00 PM. The International Festival is a significant event...
Boy, 8, stabbed to death by own brother who also knifed parents in July 4 bloodbath at home
Police were called to “an extremely small” unit inside 147-25 94th Ave. in Jamaica, Queens, New York just before 5:30 p.m following reports the mother of the family ran into the street screaming for help while covered in blood
Big 13-pound doormat fluke strikes off New Jersey coast
Get the nets ready, a 13-pound doormat fluke was caught by an ocean-going fishermen on Tuesday. The big fluke was the first doormat of the season to be reported to the Asbury Park Press. It was weighed at the Tackle Box in Hazlet, which has hung its fair share of large...
Somers Youth Focus: Snail Pals!
SOMERS, N.Y. - Escargot are family, not food. Eighth-grade students studying French at Somers Middle School adopted “snails” as part of their year-end review. The snails were actually shells provided by their teacher that students could then decorate to make their own. Some chose to paint their shells, while others glued on googly eyes. Each snail turned out as unique as the student who adopted it.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER “My snail’s name is Lucy and she lives in my mug,” said Niamh O’Connor. Each student filled out an adoption form in French, answering questions...
Proposed Mount Kisco 'Battery Farm' Faces Resistance
MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. - A proposed battery farm is meeting with pushback on several fronts in Mount Kisco. Massachusetts-based New Leaf Energy is seeking to build a Tesla Megapack 2 XL facility at the 37-acre Diamond Properties complex at 333 North Bedford Road.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER The site where the 20-megawatt BESS (Battery Energy Storage Systems) is seeking to be located is in the village’s Light Manufacturing Zone. The project itself encompasses an area of about 6 acres; the facility itself would take up about 10,000 square feet. Last year, New Leaf’s attorney, Robert Gaudioso,...
4 injured, cars damaged after Port Jefferson Station home fireworks display: PD
Four people are recovering Friday after being injured in a home fireworks display in Port Jefferson Station on Independence Day, police said. Several cars parked on the street were also damaged in the incident. Police said a large group of people were watching the fireworks display at a home on...
Greenwich Postpones Fireworks due to Potential Thunderstorms
The town of Greenwich has postponed Saturday’s scheduled fireworks because of potential thunderstorms. The new date is Sunday, July 7. A press release from the office of Fred Camillo said the decision was reached after his office held a joint meeting with the Dept of Parks & Recreation, Greenwich Police and Fire Departments and Emergency Management Director, Joe Laucella on Friday morning. They reviewed the weather forecast for Saturday before making their decision.
Long Island child burns down 2 homes with fireworks, police say
LEVITTOWN, N.Y. -- A Long Island man is accused of giving 4th of July fireworks to an 11-year-old child, sparking a fire that damaged both his and his neighbor's homes.Police said they responded to several fireworks-related incidents Thursday across Nassau and Suffolk counties.Karamjit Singh, 33, of Levittown, was charged with arson, reckless endangerment, unlawfully selling fireworks to someone under 18, unlawfully possessing fireworks and endangering the welfare of a child. Nassau County Police said he supplied the 11-year-old with the fireworks and then told the child to light them. The fireworks malfunctioned, causing a shed to burst into flames. The flames spread to...
5-Star Hudson Valley Diner For Sale After 40 Years
One of New York's coziest hometown diners has gone on the market after four decades in the Hudson Valley. There's nothing quite like the neighborhood diner. Here in the Hudson Valley, we're blessed with many independently-owned eateries that serve up a hearty breakfast, killer sandwiches and homemade pastries. Sadly, some of these diners have recently closed up shop due to healthier eating trends and the convenience of quick-service breakfasts from Dunkin' and Starbucks.
NBC’s Molly Solomon Offers a Behind-the-Scenes Peek into the Summer Olympics
Above: Executive Producer and President of NBC Olympics Molly Solomon. – Photograph: Kyle Norton. Molly Solomon began her NBC career as a researcher for its Emmy-winning coverage of the 1992 Summer Olympic Games in Barcelona. Following eleven years as executive producer at the Golf Channel she came full circle in 2019 to take the helm of Games coverage as executive producer and president of NBC Olympic Productions. We sat down with the sometimes Harbor Point resident to discuss the behind-the-scenes efforts she leads to bring the quest for athletic gold to viewers.
How NBC Sports Delivers Gold-Worthy Summer Olympic Coverage from Stamford to the World
The team at NBC Sports headquarters in Stamford is gameday ready. Sixty-five cargo containers packed with gear for the 600 reporters, anchors, producers and camera crews heading to Paris to cover the Summer Olympic Games were dispatched across the Atlantic months ago. In Paris, the Café de L’homme, with its...
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