Brookfield, CT
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Feathers Will Fly! New Fairfield's 42-Year Thanksgiving Race Returns Feathers Will Fly! New Fairfield's 42-Year Thanksgiving Race Returns Feathers Will Fly! New Fairfield's 42-Year Thanksgiving Race Returns
Feathers Will Fly! New Fairfield's 42-Year Thanksgiving Race Returns Thanksgiving is almost here, and New Fairfield residents are getting ready to put their running shoes — and possibly their turkey costumes — to good use. The town's 42nd annual Run for the Turkeys 5K Road Race returns Sunday, Nov. 22, bringing runners and spectators together for a holiday tradition that has been part of the community for more than four decades. Turkey Trots have been an American Thanksgiving tradition for more than a century, dating back to 1896, when six runners competed in a five-mile race organized by the YMCA in Buffalo, NY. That event is widely recognized as the w…

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Cause Of Nationwide Ground Stop Revealed: Travel Disruptions Linger Cause Of Nationwide Ground Stop Revealed: Travel Disruptions Linger Cause Of Nationwide Ground Stop Revealed: Travel Disruptions Linger
Cause Of Nationwide Ground Stop Revealed: Travel Disruptions Linger Federal officials have identified what triggered the nationwide flight halt, but the explanation brings little immediate relief to travelers facing another day of cancellations and delays. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said during a press conference Saturday, Nov. 14, that a router malfunction during telecommunications upgrades overwhelmed equipment supporting the nation’s air traffic control network. WATCH LIVE: Secretary Sean Duffy, FAA chief address nationwide ground stop chaos https://t.co/nrcO0W0c4m — Fox News (@FoxNews) November 14, 2026 Duffy identified the contractor as L…

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by Joe Lombardi
National Interest
These Popular Foods Could Be Risky After Age 40, Experts Say These Popular Foods Could Be Risky After Age 40, Experts Say These Popular Foods Could Be Risky After Age 40, Experts Say
These Popular Foods Could Be Risky After Age 40, Experts Say What you eat in your 20s and 30s may not hit the same way later in life, and experts say some everyday staples could quietly be working against you. As the body ages, metabolism slows, muscle mass declines, and the risk of inflammation and chronic disease increases, according to reports from The Healthy and Eat This, Not That! That shift means certain foods can have a bigger impact than many people realize. Among the biggest offenders are processed meats such as bacon, sausage, and deli cuts. These foods are high in sodium and saturated fat and often contain preservatives like nitrate…

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by Joe Lombardi
East Hampton, NY
Weather
Big Weather Shift: What Comes Next After Powerful Nor'easter Big Weather Shift: What Comes Next After Powerful Nor'easter Big Weather Shift: What Comes Next After Powerful Nor'easter
Big Weather Shift: What Comes Next After Powerful Nor'easter The powerful Nor'easter is moving away, but the next weather chapter will begin with a chilly reminder of the storm before a broader turnaround takes hold. The National Weather Service expects high pressure to bring an extended stretch of dry weather and gradually rising temperatures next week. First, Saturday, Nov. 14, brings brisk winds, below-average temperatures, and lingering showers in some inland areas. Around New York City, northeastern New Jersey, and coastal Connecticut, highs should reach the upper 40s. Northwest winds will remain gusty, with breezy conditions continuing into Sun…

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by Joe Lombardi
Hartford, CT
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Stop & Shop Launches Special Thanksgiving Deal For 8: What You'll Get Stop & Shop Launches Special Thanksgiving Deal For 8: What You'll Get Stop & Shop Launches Special Thanksgiving Deal For 8: What You'll Get
Stop & Shop Launches Special Thanksgiving Deal For 8: What You'll Get Stop & Shop is offering a special Thanksgiving meal deal for less than $40 as families look to save money amid rising grocery costs. The supermarket chain announced its Thanksgiving dinner package for eight people in a news release on Friday, Nov. 13. The promotion runs through Thursday, Nov. 26, and includes a frozen turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, vegetables, and other holiday favorites. The meal costs less than $5 per person and includes enough ingredients to prepare a traditional Thanksgiving dinner. "For more than a century, Stop & Shop has been proud to help families celeb…

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by Chris Spiker

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Roxbury-Mount Arlington, NJ
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3-Alarm Fire Rips Through Roxbury Manufacturing Plant 3-Alarm Fire Rips Through Roxbury Manufacturing Plant 3-Alarm Fire Rips Through Roxbury Manufacturing Plant
3-Alarm Fire Rips Through Roxbury Manufacturing Plant A three-alarm fire tore through a manufacturing plant in Morris County on Saturday afternoon, Nov. 14, drawing firefighters from multiple departments. The blaze broke out at approximately 12:40 p.m. at Holland Manufacturing Co., located at 15 Main St. in Roxbury. Mutual aid was requested as crews responded to the scene, and a third alarm was struck. Holland Manufacturing was founded in 1958 by Jack W. Holland as a producer of water-activated sealing tape used in the packaging industry, according to the company's website. The privately held company has since expanded its product line t…

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by Cecilia Levine
Arlington, VA
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DC Man Gets Decades To Stew Behind Bars After Deadly Beef Over BBQ Grill: Feds DC Man Gets Decades To Stew Behind Bars After Deadly Beef Over BBQ Grill: Feds DC Man Gets Decades To Stew Behind Bars After Deadly Beef Over BBQ Grill: Feds
DC Man Gets Decades To Stew Behind Bars After Deadly Beef Over BBQ Grill: Feds A DC man's beef over a barbecue grill ended with 22 rounds of gunfire, a murder conviction and a 36-year prison sentence. Irv Duff, 36, was sentenced on Friday, Nov. 13, in DC Superior Court for the August 2023 murder of 26-year-old Darnell Gibson, who was shot three times in the back as he tried to run away, according to federal prosecutors. The deadly confrontation began when Duff got into an argument with his girlfriend in the stairwell of her apartment building and knocked over a barbecue grill belonging to Gibson, who came out of his apartment to confront him about it. Things only esc…

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by Zak Failla
Conshohocken-Plymouth Meeting, PA
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Bystander Killed In Suspected Road Rage Crossfire In Pennsylvania: Police Bystander Killed In Suspected Road Rage Crossfire In Pennsylvania: Police Bystander Killed In Suspected Road Rage Crossfire In Pennsylvania: Police
Bystander Killed In Suspected Road Rage Crossfire In Pennsylvania: Police A man believed to have been an innocent bystander was killed when gunfire erupted between two vehicles in Pennsylvania early Saturday, Nov. 14, authorities said. Investigators believe the deadly shooting in North Philadelphia may have stemmed from road rage, with the victim caught in the crossfire, police said. Philadelphia police responded to the 1500 block of West Fisher Avenue at approximately 1:25 a.m. for a shooting report, according to a release police on Saturday. An adult male was taken by police to Temple University Hospital, where a physician pronounced him dead at 1:45 a.m., pol…

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by Jillian Pikora
Hicksville, NY
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Man Killed When Pistol Accidentally Fires Inside Hicksville Vehicle: Police Man Killed When Pistol Accidentally Fires Inside Hicksville Vehicle: Police Man Killed When Pistol Accidentally Fires Inside Hicksville Vehicle: Police
Man Killed When Pistol Accidentally Fires Inside Hicksville Vehicle: Police A man was shot in the back and killed when another man’s pistol accidentally discharged inside a vehicle in New York, police said. Officers responded to a 911 call near 459 South Broadway in Hicksville, Nassau County at 12:01 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, and found a 24-year-old man inside a vehicle with a gunshot wound to his back, police said. A Nassau County Police ambulance took him to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead shortly afterward. Mohammed Basheer Ahmed, 27, was inside the vehicle with the victim when he accidentally discharged his pistol, detectives said. Ahmed was arr…

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by Jillian Pikora
Manassas, VA
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Speeding SUV Slams Into Tree, Killing Loudoun County Woman In Manassas: Police Speeding SUV Slams Into Tree, Killing Loudoun County Woman In Manassas: Police Speeding SUV Slams Into Tree, Killing Loudoun County Woman In Manassas: Police
Speeding SUV Slams Into Tree, Killing Loudoun County Woman In Manassas: Police A late-night drive turned deadly in Virginia when a speeding SUV careened off the road and crashed into a tree, killing the 39-year-old woman behind the wheel. Loudoun resident Assiatou Barry was traveling north on Lee Highway near Pageland Lane in Manassas around 12:23 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 14, when she lost control of her 2023 Hyundai Tucson, according to the Prince William County Police Department. The SUV left the roadway and struck a tree, leaving Barry fatally injured. She was pronounced dead at the scene. Prince William County crash investigators are working to determine what led t…

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by Zak Failla

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Avon, CT
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Hidden Fees Add Up: Consumers Frustrated By Sudden Surcharge Spike Hidden Fees Add Up: Consumers Frustrated By Sudden Surcharge Spike Hidden Fees Add Up: Consumers Frustrated By Sudden Surcharge Spike
Hidden Fees Add Up: Consumers Frustrated By Sudden Surcharge Spike A sudden surge in surcharges is leaving consumers frustrated and fatigued as fees pile up across industries.  From restaurants to airlines and online retailers, businesses are increasingly tacking on extra charges to offset rising costs. And customers are noticing. The trend, often referred to as "fee fatigue," has grown significantly in recent years.  According to a JD Power study, 34 percent of small businesses now add credit card surcharges, while restaurant surcharges have jumped from 16 percent in 2022 to 20 percent in 2025.  These fees, which often appear at checkout,…

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by Joe Lombardi
Arlington, VA
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Urgent Recall Warns 720K+ BMW Vehicles Can Catch Fire Even While Parked Urgent Recall Warns 720K+ BMW Vehicles Can Catch Fire Even While Parked Urgent Recall Warns 720K+ BMW Vehicles Can Catch Fire Even While Parked
Urgent Recall Warns 720K+ BMW Vehicles Can Catch Fire Even While Parked Federal regulators are issuing an urgent fire risk warning because more than 720,000 recalled BMW vehicles can ignite even when they're turned off and parked. BMW of North America issued the recall for 720,796 vehicles, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said in a news release on Friday, Nov. 13. The recall involves a water pump electrical connector that may not be properly sealed.  The connector's material can break down over time, allowing water to enter and cause a short circuit. "These vehicles were previously recalled in 2024 for a water pump i…

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by Chris Spiker
Hershey, PA
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Giant Reese's Dessert Returns For Thanksgiving: Where To Find It Giant Reese's Dessert Returns For Thanksgiving: Where To Find It Giant Reese's Dessert Returns For Thanksgiving: Where To Find It
Giant Reese's Dessert Returns For Thanksgiving: Where To Find It Hershey is bringing back its giant Reese's Peanut Butter Cup pie just in time for Thanksgiving. The Hershey Company announced the return of its limited-edition Reese's Pie in a news release on Thursday, Nov. 12. The eastern Pennsylvania candy giant is offering the oversized treat again after it quickly sold out during its original launch in 2021. The Reese's Pie contains more than three pounds of milk chocolate and peanut butter. The dessert looks like a traditional Thanksgiving pie but is actually a supersized Reese's Peanut Butter Cup that measures nine inches across. The …

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by Chris Spiker
Hartford, CT
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Kraft Heinz Giving Big Makeovers To Popular Foods: See What's Changing Kraft Heinz Giving Big Makeovers To Popular Foods: See What's Changing Kraft Heinz Giving Big Makeovers To Popular Foods: See What's Changing
Kraft Heinz Giving Big Makeovers To Popular Foods: See What's Changing Kraft Heinz is planning major changes to some of its most well-known brands as it tries to turn around struggling sales. The food giant outlined its growth strategy during its 2026 Investor Day on Thursday, Nov. 12. Kraft Heinz, which is based in Pittsburgh and Chicago, plans to improve existing products and introduce new ones as it increases investments in its brands. The company said its turnaround is showing early progress, including smaller market share losses and improving sales volume trends. "The opportunity ahead of us is significant, and we have the brands, scale and cap…

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by Chris Spiker
Northampton, MA
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New Hacking Tool Targets Gmail Inboxes: What Users Should Know New Hacking Tool Targets Gmail Inboxes: What Users Should Know New Hacking Tool Targets Gmail Inboxes: What Users Should Know
New Hacking Tool Targets Gmail Inboxes: What Users Should Know A hacking tool marketed to cybercriminals promises a disturbing prize: access to private Gmail messages that supposedly survives a password change. Cybersecurity firm Hudson Rock is investigating Remus Stealer, whose developers advertise a mailbox-access feature through a $1,000 monthly subscription. The feature targets accounts accessed through infected devices. Screenshots supplied to researchers show a searchable inbox displaying messages, senders, and timestamps. The seller also advertises the ability to intercept email verification codes and share mailbox access with other operators. …

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by Joe Lombardi

National Interest

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Runner's High: Attorney Disqualified From NYC Marathon For Smoking Weed On Course Runner's High: Attorney Disqualified From NYC Marathon For Smoking Weed On Course Runner's High: Attorney Disqualified From NYC Marathon For Smoking Weed On Course
Runner's High: Attorney Disqualified From NYC Marathon For Smoking Weed On Course An attorney from Texas has been disqualified from the New York City Marathon after taking a different kind of hit during the race. Andrea Sager, 35, was seen in viral footage smoking marijuana, apparently with a spectator, during the Sunday, Nov. 1 marathon. The single mom and poker player confirmed her disqualification on Instagram, noting that her results have been scrubbed from the New York Road Runners website.   While Sager's marathon results may have gone up in smoke, her sense of humor certainly hasn't. Sager posted a selfie with the words "Why were you disqualifi…

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by Cecilia Levine
National Interest
Christina Applegate Reveals Stunning Theory For Medical Misdiagnosis Christina Applegate Reveals Stunning Theory For Medical Misdiagnosis Christina Applegate Reveals Stunning Theory For Medical Misdiagnosis
Christina Applegate Reveals Stunning Theory For Medical Misdiagnosis Christina Applegate is sharing a startling theory about her ongoing health struggles as she searches for answers following a medical misdiagnosis. The actress, 54, said on the latest edition of her “MeSsy” podcast that she wonders whether her breast implants could be leaking and contributing to the symptoms that continue to disrupt her life. Her comments follow her disclosure that a doctor told her she does not have multiple sclerosis, the diagnosis she received in 2021. Applegate is exploring a possible explanation, not announcing a confirmed cause. "I've been thinking this for years — br…

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by Joe Lombardi
National Interest
Love Meets Money: What Americans Keep Quiet From Partners Love Meets Money: What Americans Keep Quiet From Partners Love Meets Money: What Americans Keep Quiet From Partners
Love Meets Money: What Americans Keep Quiet From Partners Some money matters never make it into the conversation, even between people who share their lives. A new survey reveals which financial secrets Americans are keeping quiet. A Talker Research survey of 2,000 Americans found that 59 percent reported keeping a financial secret from others. TD Bank US commissioned the study. A bad credit score topped the list at 21 percent, followed by significant credit card debt at 16 percent. The findings cover secrets hidden from others generally, while 11 percent specifically reported a bank account their partner did not know about. Meanwhile, 30 percent …

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by Joe Lombardi
National Interest
Reality TV Star Arrested After Violent Fight Leaves Teen Dead Reality TV Star Arrested After Violent Fight Leaves Teen Dead Reality TV Star Arrested After Violent Fight Leaves Teen Dead
Reality TV Star Arrested After Violent Fight Leaves Teen Dead A reality TV star known for life aboard luxury yachts has been arrested in Turkey after a store confrontation escalated into a fight that left a teenager dead, according to multiple reports. João Franco, 36, of Bravo’s “Below Deck” franchise, and his brother, Karlos Franco, were arrested following the altercation in Bodrum on Saturday, Nov. 7, TV Insider reported. The teenager, identified as a 17-year-old clothing store employee, suffered a head injury during the fight. He died at a hospital on Monday, Nov. 9. The brothers have denied hitting Koyabakan and told police they were attacked an…

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by Joe Lombardi
National Interest
Iconic Bands Thrill Southwest Passengers With In-Air Concert On Last Flight Before Ground Stop Iconic Bands Thrill Southwest Passengers With In-Air Concert On Last Flight Before Ground Stop Iconic Bands Thrill Southwest Passengers With In-Air Concert On Last Flight Before Ground Stop
Iconic Bands Thrill Southwest Passengers With In-Air Concert On Last Flight Before Ground Stop Southwest Airlines passengers got an unexpected in-flight concert from Simple Plan, Hoobastank, and The Used, according to videos making the rounds on TikTok. The bands took to the aisles to perform for fellow passengers Friday, Nov. 13, while traveling on the same flight to Orlando for the Vans Warped Tour, scheduled for Nov. 14 through 16, according to those who shared the videos. Hoobastank performed its hit "The Reason," Simple Plan treated passengers to "Perfect" and "I'm Just a Kid," and The Used sang "The Taste of Ink." The flight departed from Los Angeles International Airport and …

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by Cecilia Levine

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Yonkers, NY
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NYC Building Collapse: Victims' Families Share Heartbreaking Stories, Plead For Help NYC Building Collapse: Victims' Families Share Heartbreaking Stories, Plead For Help NYC Building Collapse: Victims' Families Share Heartbreaking Stories, Plead For Help
NYC Building Collapse: Victims' Families Share Heartbreaking Stories, Plead For Help A father expecting his second child, a young mother suddenly left without a home, and a family already facing another devastating loss earlier in the year are among those whose lives have been shattered by a deadly Brooklyn building collapse this week.  As New York City mourns the eight people killed in the Wednesday, Nov. 11 disaster, families of those who died and residents displaced by the collapse are sharing their stories through GoFundMe campaigns and asking for help as they recover from the tragedy.  The three-story building at 1321 Flatbush Ave. collapsed into a neighborin…

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by Ben Crnic
Hartford, CT
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CT Named Nation's Least Wasteful State In New Rankings: Here's Why CT Named Nation's Least Wasteful State In New Rankings: Here's Why CT Named Nation's Least Wasteful State In New Rankings: Here's Why
CT Named Nation's Least Wasteful State In New Rankings: Here's Why Several Northeast states are among the least wasteful in the US, according to a new study. Laundry detergent company HeySunday updated its "Most Wasteful States in America in 2026" rankings for November 2026. The study ranked all 50 states based on how much waste their landfills received per resident in 2022, using data from the Environmental Protection Agency, Census Bureau, and The Recycling Partnership. Connecticut ranked as the least wasteful state in the country, with its landfills receiving just 0.05 tons of waste per resident. The Constitution State's residential recycling …

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by Chris Spiker
Hartford, CT
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CT's Best Nursing Homes Revealed In New Study: See Full List CT's Best Nursing Homes Revealed In New Study: See Full List CT's Best Nursing Homes Revealed In New Study: See Full List
CT's Best Nursing Homes Revealed In New Study: See Full List Thousands of nursing homes across the Northeast have been evaluated in new national ratings highlighting the best facilities for rehabilitation and long-term care. U.S. News & World Report released its 2027 Best Nursing Homes ratings on Tuesday, Nov. 10. The annual list evaluated more than 14,600 skilled nursing facilities in all 50 states and Washington, DC. The study evaluated nursing homes using 17 quality measures in each care category, including staffing levels, hospital readmissions, patient safety, and clinical outcomes. U.S. News rated 2,236 facilities across the Northeast.…

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by Chris Spiker
Hoboken, NJ
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Tony Baloney's Owner Confirms Fans' Worst Fears: 'F—ing Furious' Tony Baloney's Owner Confirms Fans' Worst Fears: 'F—ing Furious' Tony Baloney's Owner Confirms Fans' Worst Fears: 'F—ing Furious'
Tony Baloney's Owner Confirms Fans' Worst Fears: 'F—ing Furious' After 11 years of serving some of New Jersey's wildest pizza creations, Tony Boloney's has officially closed its doors. Owner Mike Hauke announced the permanent closure of the popular eatery at 263 First St., in Hoboken, in an emotional Instagram post, confirming that the restaurant has been closed since a kitchen fire in July 2025 and will not reopen. "Hoboken is done. I wish I didn’t have to post this," he wrote. Tony Boloney's opened in 2014 and became known for its wildly unconventional pizzas, including the Beer-Izza, topped with Mexican beer-marinated steak, cheese, jalapeños, and gu…

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by Cecilia Levine
Yonkers, NY
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Yonkers Basketball Star Earns Division I Scholarship, Becomes First To Do So At Her School Yonkers Basketball Star Earns Division I Scholarship, Becomes First To Do So At Her School Yonkers Basketball Star Earns Division I Scholarship, Becomes First To Do So At Her School
Yonkers Basketball Star Earns Division I Scholarship, Becomes First To Do So At Her School A Westchester County high school basketball standout who helped lead her team to its first state championship has made history again, becoming the first student-athlete at her school to earn a full Division I athletic scholarship.  Grace Gleeson, a senior at Yonkers Montessori Academy, officially committed to Lehigh University during a signing ceremony surrounded by family, friends, coaches, and teammates, Yonkers Public Schools announced on Friday, Nov. 13. The 6-foot-3 basketball star signed her commitment in the same school gymnasium where she spent numerous hours practicing.  …

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by Ben Crnic