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Ashford-Willington, CT

News

New Update: 2 Killed, 17 Injured In Mass Shooting At School In Minneapolis This story has been updated. A suspect is dead, two children were killed and 17 other people and have been injured after an active shooter incident at a Catholic school in Minneapolis. The incident unfolded around 8:30 a.m. local time Wednesday, Aug. 27 at Annunciation Church and School. An all-school mass had just gotten underway when the incident happened, Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara said, calling the incident an "unthinkable tragedy" at a midday news conference. The two children who were killed, ages 8 and 10, were seated in a pew when they were shot from outside th…

by Joe Lombardi

08/27/2025

Ronkonkoma, NY

Obituaries

Heartbreaking Joint Obituary Remembers Man, Wife Of 54 Years Killed In Long Island Crash Walter “Butch” Jakubowski and his wife, Margaret, built a love that lasted more than half a century. They shared laughter, raised a family, and welcomed friends into their Long Island home — always together. On Saturday, Aug. 23, the Ronkonkoma couple left this world the same way they lived in it: side by side. Suffolk County Police said the couple was driving through their town around 11:20 a.m. when their Subaru Forester crossed into the eastbound lane of Peconic Street, left the roadway, and struck a tree. Walter, 83, was behind the wheel. Margaret, 75, was in the passenger seat. Bo…

by Michael Mashburn & Cecilia Levine

08/27/2025

Amherst, MA

Lifestyle

Study Reveals Most Powerful Tool For Appetite Control You might think the key to curbing cravings is sheer willpower or the latest trendy diet, but new research suggests the real solution is hiding in plain sight. Millions of Americans struggle to resist the lure of junk food, especially after a restless night. But scientists now say the answer to appetite control may be far simpler, and more powerful, than most realize. A new study led by Joanna Fong-Isariyawongse of the University of Pittsburgh reveals that even a single night of poor rest can send hunger hormones into overdrive, making high-calorie snacks nearly impossible to resist.&n…

by Joe Lombardi

08/27/2025

Elizabeth, NJ

Police & Fire

Man Exercising Killed By Car Plowing Through NJ Planet Fitness, Officials Say A 72-year-old man was killed and two others injured when a car crashed into a Planet Fitness in New Jersey on Tuesday afternoon, Aug. 26, officials said. At approximately 12:20 p.m., a vehicle driven by a 69-year-old woman struck the Planet Fitness building in Elizabeth, city spokeswoman Ruby Contreras said. The man, who was near the front window, was killed. View this post on Instagram A post shared by News 12 New Jersey (@news12nj) A 59-year-old man on a treadmill sustained cuts and abrasions, and the driver suffered injuries consist…

by Cecilia Levine

08/26/2025

Albany, NY

Business

Sudden About Face: Cracker Barrel Reverses Rebrand Over 'Woke' Accusations Cracker Barrel is hitting reverse after a wave of protests and social media outrage shook the country’s beloved roadside restaurant. On Tuesday, Aug. 26, the company announced it is scrapping its rebrand launched earlier this month and restoring its classic logo featuring the familiar “Old Timer” figure and “Old Country Store” text. The move follows a sharp drop in stock value and days of heated feedback from customers unhappy with the new, modernized look. The “All the More” campaign, which launched just weeks ago, introduced a text-only logo and updated restaurant interiors. Gone w…

by Joe Lombardi

08/26/2025

Pascack Valley, NJ

Business

After 100 Years, Popular Bergen County Farm Stand Is Closing: Here’s The Plan For Its Future DePiero’s Farm, a family-run staple in Montvale for more than a century, will close for good on Thursday, Aug. 28 — but the land will remain a working farm, officials said. Located at 156 Summit Ave., the farm has been in the DePiero family since 1924, offering hayrides, pumpkin picking, fresh produce, greenhouse plants, and baked goods. In a statement, the family called the farm “the heart of our family for four generations” and thanked customers for “being a part of our family’s story.” “The decision to close was not an easy one,” the family said, citing changes in the industry and rising…

by Cecilia Levine

08/26/2025

Royersford-Limerick, PA

News

Drunk Driver Going 98 MPH Kills NJ Dad In PA Crash: DA A Philadelphia man is accused of causing a deadly high-speed crash on Route 422 while intoxicated, Montgomery County District Attorney Kevin R. Steele announced on Tuesday, Aug. 26. Andrew Ryne Hilferty, 35, was charged with Homicide by Vehicle–DUI, Homicide by Vehicle, Recklessly Endangering Another Person, Reckless Driving, Careless Driving, Driving at Safe Speed, and Following Too Closely after the June 29 crash that killed 36-year-old Ryan Reyes of Bridgeport, New Jersey. Pennsylvania State Police said Hilferty was driving a 2014 Chevrolet Cruze eastbound on Route 422 near mile marker 1…

by Jillian Pikora

08/26/2025

Cliffside Park-Edgewater, NJ

Real Estate

Judge Orders Construction Stop On Bergen County Tower That Lawsuit Says Blocks NYC Views Construction on a towering Edgewater high-rise has been stopped after a judge ruled the project has gone above its approved height. On Monday, Aug. 18, Superior Court Judge Gregg Padovano issued a temporary restraining order blocking work at 440 River Road, where developer North Star Partners Associates is building a massive mixed-use complex with a hotel, office space, and condominium units. The order will remain in place until the next court hearing. The legal freeze follows a lawsuit by neighboring Cliffside Park, which says the building has swelled to 16 stories, nearly 19 feet higher t…

by Cecilia Levine

08/26/2025

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