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Bullying in Stamford schools worries some Latino parents and immigrant families
Some Latino parents and immigrant families say their children face bullying in the Stamford school system. Orfa Palma, a recent immigrant from Guatemala, says her 12-year-old daughter began middle school in late March, but the initial excitement quickly turned into dread. "Kids began to bully her because she is chubby,”...
Over $2.7M To Go Toward Flooding Prevention Projects In Westchester: Hochul
Thanks to a climate-smart grant program announced by New York Gov. Kathy Hochul, several municipalities in Westchester will receive funds to go toward much-needed flood mitigation projects. The funds will come from more than $7.3 million to be given to municipalities across the state as part o…
Iconic Longtime Westchester Bakery Damaged By Fire Seeks Help In Rebuilding
A bakery that has served its Westchester community for more than eight decades is now asking for help in recovering from a devastating fire that forced it to close. Delite Bake Shop, located in Yonkers at 773 Yonkers Ave., was damaged in a blaze that started on Saturday, July 13 around 12:30 a…
Waterbury Man ID'd As Fourth Victim Of Quadruple-Fatal Fiery Crash
The crash occurred in New Haven County around 11 p.m. Friday, July 19, in Waterbury on Thomaston Avenue when a car traveling south slammed into a northbound vehicle, causing both to burst into flames, said Lt. Ryan Bessette of the Waterbury Police. Lawrence Jackson, age 28, of Waterbury, was the...
Mercy And Verizon Provide STEM Training For Kids From Under-Resourced Schools
Classmates and families looked on approvingly as Vincent watched the delivery of his palm-sized Clash of Clans-inspired Ninja figure from a 3D printer. Some onlookers used their phones to snap pictures of the student and his project. It was July 17, nearing the last day of the Verizon Innovative Learning...
5 Family Members Injured In Mahopac Crash Involving Alleged Drunk Driver
Putnam County resident Elijah Acevedo of Mahopac was arrested on Sunday, July 7 in connection with a crash that happened earlier on the same day, Carmel Police Lt. Michael Bodo said on Tuesday, July 23. According to Bodo, during the early evening hours on the day of the crash, Carmel...
Driver Injured After Car Overturns On Roadway In Brewster
The crash happened in Putnam County on Monday afternoon, July 22, when an Acura flipped on Milltown Road in the village of Brewster near the Connecticut border, according to the Brewster Fire Department. Arriving first responders found the driver trapped inside the vehicle and were able to free her before...
Making Waves: Barrett Distinguished with Two Top Shoreline Awards
At virtually the same time, Barbara Barrett was humbled and honored to learn that her volunteer contributions to her Branford community have made big waves among two of the shoreline’s most prestigious recognition programs. Barbara has been selected to receive both a 2024 Shore Publishing Beacon Award and a 2024 Shoreline Chamber of Commerce (SCC) Women of Excellence Award.
Jeremy O. Harris Selects Keegon Schuett to Receive 2024 Yale Drama Series Prize
The 2024 Yale Drama Series Prize has been awarded to Keegon Schuett, selected by playwright Jeremy O. Harris. Schuett's play this dry spell was chosen out of more than 2,000 plays from 55 countries. Schuett will be honored at an October 25 reception at Yale Schwarzman Center. They will receive...
Police investigating after man walks into Yale New Haven with gunshot wound
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — New Haven police say a walk-in shooting victim arrived at Yale New Haven Hospital Tuesday night. Police said the 38-year-old man suffered non-fatal injuries. Officers believe the man was injured in a shooting reported through ShotSpotter in the area of Washington and West streets around 11 p.m. Tuesday. Police said […]
Wednesday’s Warrior: 10-year-old Waterbury student collects over 5K snacks for local families
WATERBURY, Conn. (WTNH) — Meet 10-year-old Drew Baker of Waterbury. He loves music-whether he’s jamming out on the drums or taking the spotlight on stage singing and playing the keyboard. But what Baker loves most of all is helping people! “I did this project, Share the Love, and Share the Snacks Food Drive,” said Drew, […]
Stretch Your Dollar: Do you have money dysmorphia?
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — We are stretching your dollar with how the internet may skew your perception of what’s truly in your bank account. When 25-year-old Olivia Jenkins first heard the term “money dysmorphia” she said it resonated right away. “At some points I feel...
Firefighters Race to Combat Mount Kisco Blaze
MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. - Members of the Mount Kisco Volunteer Fire Department and other first responders were called to the scene of a three-alarm blaze at The Chase on Sunday, July 21. According to First Assistant Chief Josh Fine, the blaze started in a car around 1 p.m. in the Carlton Drive home’s garage and caused heavy smoke, water, and heat damage in other parts of the structure.CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER County fire officials closed their investigation after determining that the cause was not suspicious, he said. The home’s occupants were able to flee to safety. No firefighters were injured, Fine added. Among the units providing mutual aid were Yorktown Heights, Bedford Hills, Katonah, Pleasantville, Briarcliff, and Armonk. Due to the high heat and humidity that day, additional resources were needed to allow departments to rotate crews. It took more than four hours to completely extinguish the fire and then to check for any lingering hot spots, Fine said. For more local news, visit TAPinto.net
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