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While Bethlehem Plowboys remain team to beat, plots thicken as Tri-State League playoffs approach
BETHLEHEM – It’s bulletin board time in the 12-team Tri-State Baseball League, the Northwest Corner’s premiere adult summer baseball league. Its championship playoffs begin next Tuesday and every little bit of psychological fodder, plus or minus, will help the 11 teams that qualify in an especially juicy year for the ultra-competitive league full of current or past college players, MLB alumni and high school stars.
Real Estate: Northport Office Building Available for Leases
Leases are available for a Northport office building just steps from Northport Harbor. The Lewis Building, at 39 Main St., has a lease for 1,516 square feet of space on the first floor, and another on the second floor of 1,250-3,500 square feet. Both leases Read More ...
Family Centers Acquires New Downtown Stamford Location
To accommodate its continued growth, Family Centers has announced the purchase of a building at 986 Bedford Street in Stamford. Situated in the heart of downtown and convenient to public transportation, the new location makes the organization’s services more accessible for the city’s children, adults and families. The...
Stamford School Construction Costs Balloon to as Much as $500 Million, State Match Uncertain
STAMFORD – The cost to rebuild Westhill High, the city’s biggest school, has ballooned far above the original $300 million estimate. The new estimate is $425 million to $500 million, said Matt Qui... Haven’t subscribed yet? Click here to register. CT Examiner is just $20 a year....
Tenants of a Meriden apartment have been living in raw sewage and no one is helping them
MERIDEN, Conn. — Tenants of a Meriden apartment home say their living conditions are unsanitary and downright unlivable. They say the landlord and property manager aren’t doing enough to fix persistent problems, and city officials are nowhere to be found. The problems stem from a multi-family property at...
Youth Focus: Mahopac's Samuel Grimm Makes Eagle Scout
MAHOPAC, N.Y. — Samuel Grimm, of Mahopac Troop 1, has achieved the rank of Eagle, Scouting’s highest honor, recently completing all the requirements necessary to earn this distinguished rank. For his Eagle Scout service project, Sam designed and built custom storage cubbies for Sycamore Park’s beach area. Working with Recreation and Parks Director Nina Kallmeyer, Sam identified a need for organized storage for visitors’ belongings while they swim. The new cubbies provide a much-needed solution, enhancing the beach experience for everyone who enjoys the lakefront at Sycamore Park. The project was installed just in time for the summer...
3 ex-employees of N.J. law school admit stealing $1.3M from university
Three former employees of Seton Hall Law School have pleaded guilty to a $1.3 million scheme to defraud the university, authorities said. The trio admitted to a wide-ranging scam that included asking vendors to pay them directly, purchasing hundreds of thousands dollars worth of gift cards and forming a shell company to bill the university for services never rendered, U.S. District Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced Friday.
Waterbury Police Department almost fully staffed
WATERBURY, Conn. (WTNH) — The Waterbury Police Department is on the verge of being fully staffed for the first time in years, while staffing shortages still impact other departments across the country. Brass City leaders said some officers are transferring into Waterbury from areas including San Diego, Florida and New York. Other officers are entering […]
Chopt lawsuit over finger in salad at Mount Kisco location resolved
A Greenwich, Connecticut, woman who says she bit into a severed portion of a human finger in her salad at Chopt has apparently settled her lawsuit against the fast-casual restaurant chain. Allison Cozzi alleges that in April of last year, she was given a salad at the restaurant's Mount Kisco location that contained...
It’s Christmas in July! Cirque du Soleil – ‘Twas the Night Before..and Even More with Live Nation
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) – Connecticut’s Morning Buzz Host Natasha Lubczenko recently met with Jim Bozzi, Regional Director of Marketing at LiveNation. Bozzi shared exciting news about the upcoming Cirque du Soleil Christmas show, “ ‘Twas the Night Before…,” which offers a modern spin on the classic Clement Moore poem. Bozzi described the show’s storyline, featuring a father and daughter navigating their differing views on Christmas amid a magical snowstorm, with stunning visuals and captivating performances.
Monsieur Touton Hosts Latour Wine Dinner
Monsieur Touton Selection, Ltd., hosted a wine dinner showcasing the wines of Louis Latour at the Stamford Yacht Club on June 9. Eléonore Latour, Vice President and 12th-generation winemaker of the Latour family, was in attendance to present the featured wines to guests. Yacht Club members enjoyed a multicourse dinner prepared by Executive Chef Alan Dancyger and the venue’s culinary team, paired with Louis Latour Pernand-Vergelesses 1er Cru En Caradeux and Marsannay Rouge, and truffles from Sabatino. For more than 200 years and through 11 generations, Domaine Louis Latour remains family-run and is the largest Grand Cru Domaine in Burgundy, where it creates its renowned French wines. Eléonore Latour was appointed as Vice President of Maison Louis Latour and its U.S. subsidiary in March 2024.
Mahopac Kids Get Hooked on Fishing
MAHOPAC, N.Y. — Dozens of area kids got an introduction to angling at Sycamore Park at this weekend’s Town of Carmel Fishing Deby. Organized by Councilman Robert Kearns in partnership with the Putnam Federation of Sporting Clubs, Kent Rod and Gun Club, the Oasis Club, and Fish On Bait Shop, the free outing gave 50 local children a lesson in fishing and more. Members of the Carmel and Kent police departments—both human and canine—were also on hand to help out. “Every child received a free pole, tackle box with hooks, bobbers, and worms,” Kearns said. “I want to thank the Carmel and Kent PD for volunteering their time. Our officers introduced K9 Pietro and K9 Saber, performed a demonstration, and taught the children all about what they do.”CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER Kearns said Carmel Recreation and Parks director Nina Kallmeyer and the entire department team helped make the event a success, while Mike Tozz coordinated the donations of all the gear. With such a big turnout, Kearns said he hopes to make the derby an annual event. “We look forward to hosting it again next year!” Kearns said. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
Abigail Horn Charged With Attempted Homicide Of Infant: DA
Abigail Horn, 18, is charged with attempted homicide, aggravated assault, and endangering the welfare of a child, prosecutors wrote in a release. Witnesses told Bethlehem police in May that they saw Horn "smothering" the then-6-week-old child, according to authorities. Others said Horn caused the baby to "scream and gasp for air," and on a separate occasion, "squeezed the infant and caused the infant to scream in apparent pain."
Ocean County Mourns Former Assistant Prosecutor, Attorney
TOMS RIVER – The Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office is mourning the loss of S. Karl Mohel, Esquire, who passed away on July 20 at the age of 67. Mohel was born and raised in Lakewood, then moved to Warren Grove before settling in “Arnietown” located in Berkeley Township.
The 2024 Litchfield Jazz Festival is Coming to Washington, CT This Weekend
Mark your calendars for July 26-28 for the must-see Litchfield Jazz Festival! The Festival takes place in the picturesque Tisch Auditorium and the Bourne Courtyard, Frederick Gunn School in Washington, CT. July 26, 27 & 28, 2024. Set in the rolling Litchfield Hills, the Litchfield Jazz Festival was established over...
Jersey City ordered to reinstate cannabis cops or face $100 daily fines
Forgive us if this one sounds familiar: Jersey City has been ordered by a state hearing board to reinstate police officers who were fired for legal cannabis use. The city remains winless in its quixotic quest to bar police officers from using cannabis while off-duty after Wednesday’s identical rulings in the cases of Norhan Mansour and Omar Polanco, among the first officers to be disciplined by the city for testing positive for the drug that was legalized in 2020.
The Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame to Induct Trio of DJ Hip-Hop Legends
The Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame (LIMEHOF) will induct legendary hip-hop artists Davy DMX (Run-DMC, Kurtis Blow, The Fat Boys), DJ Hurricane (The Beastie Boys) and DJ Jazzy Jay (Def Jam) on August 24th at 7:30pm at their Stony Brook museum location (97 Main Street, Stony Brook, NY). The three are planning to perform and will be joined by LIMEHOF inductee DJ Johnny Juice (Public Enemy) who will also be performing.
Empty Passaic County jail used to film the movie 'Motor City' — complete with explosion
PATERSON — The Passaic County Jail is going out with a bang. In its final month before demolition, the empty corrections facility in Paterson’s downtown area is being used as a location for filming a movie, including a special-effects explosion and trail of fire. ...
NJ man gets life in prison after being found guilty for second time in murder of Realtor
HACKENSACK − A Bergen County Superior Court judge emphasized a Wood-Ridge man's complete lack of remorse for the brutal murder of an East Rutherford real estate agent in 2012 during his sentencing on Friday. Daniel Rochat was found guilty a second time in April for the death of 70-year-old Barbara Vernieri, who was found beaten and set on fire while she was still alive in her home. Rochat's previous conviction was overturned in an appellate court in...
Waterbury camp uses robots to ‘build the kids’
WATERBURY, Conn. (WTNH) — Some Waterbury students are getting a new opportunity this summer. A dozen rising fourth and fifth graders are spending this week learning about robotics, mastering useful skills at a young age. Lots of kids spend the summer playing with Lego bricks. Not that many spend it building and programming Lego robots. […]
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