East Hampton, NY
Weather
Powerful Storm Brings Damaging Winds, Dramatic Pattern Change Follows Powerful Storm Brings Damaging Winds, Dramatic Pattern Change Follows Powerful Storm Brings Damaging Winds, Dramatic Pattern Change Follows
Powerful Storm Brings Damaging Winds, Dramatic Pattern Change Follows The Northeast is about to trade turbulent weather for a weekend that may feel like a different season. The National Weather Service says a strong cold front will race across the region on Friday, Oct. 16, bringing a fast-moving line of downpours and thunderstorms before the season's coldest air arrives. Morning showers will give way to a temporary lull in many areas. The stronger line will then move from west to east during the afternoon and evening. The National Weather Service expects storms between about 4 and 6 p.m. in the Poconos, northwestern New Jersey, and the Lehigh Valley. The li…

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by Joe Lombardi

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America's Richest Households Share This Trait, Survey Finds America's Richest Households Share This Trait, Survey Finds America's Richest Households Share This Trait, Survey Finds
America's Richest Households Share This Trait, Survey Finds The Americans leading the household wealth rankings share a trait that a paycheck alone cannot explain. Families headed by someone 75 or older had the highest median net worth of any age group in 2025, according to the Federal Reserve’s Survey of Consumer Finances. Their median net worth reached $504,900, up 37 percent from 2022 after adjusting for inflation. That put the oldest families ahead of those approaching retirement or in its earlier stages. Net worth means assets minus debts. The median is the midpoint: Half of families in a group have more, and half have less. Families headed b…

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by Joe Lombardi
East Hampton, NY
Weather
New Atlantic Tropical Risk Emerges: What To Know Now New Atlantic Tropical Risk Emerges: What To Know Now New Atlantic Tropical Risk Emerges: What To Know Now
New Atlantic Tropical Risk Emerges: What To Know Now A new area of potential tropical trouble is drawing forecasters’ attention off the Atlantic coast as hurricane season continues. AccuWeather hurricane experts have identified a low risk of development off the southeastern US coast from Tuesday, Oct. 20, through Friday, Oct. 23. A slow-moving cold front could stall offshore, creating an opportunity for a tropical system to organize if conditions become favorable. “Stalled fronts can act as a starting point for tropical development, providing pockets of spin that can organize into a tropical system when conditions are favorable," AccuWeather…

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by Joe Lombardi
National Interest
New College Rankings Spotlight Career Success: Northeast Makes Strong Showing New College Rankings Spotlight Career Success: Northeast Makes Strong Showing New College Rankings Spotlight Career Success: Northeast Makes Strong Showing
New College Rankings Spotlight Career Success: Northeast Makes Strong Showing Northeast colleges are making a strong showing in a ranking focused on what happens after students leave campus. Seven of the top 10 schools in LinkedIn’s 2026 Top Colleges ranking are in the Northeast, with Princeton University taking the top spot. The second annual list identifies 50 US colleges whose graduates achieve strong career outcomes, based on LinkedIn’s alumni data. Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology give Massachusetts two places among the top four. Other Northeast schools in the top 10 include Dartmouth College, the University of Pennsylvania, Corn…

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by Joe Lombardi
National Interest
Pistachios May Help You Sleep Better, Research Reveals Pistachios May Help You Sleep Better, Research Reveals Pistachios May Help You Sleep Better, Research Reveals
Pistachios May Help You Sleep Better, Research Reveals A familiar snack is drawing scientific interest for what it might offer beyond a satisfying crunch: better sleep. Pistachios contain a combination of nutrients and plant compounds that could support sleep, according to a review published in Nutrition Research Reviews. Researchers from Augusta University, Columbia University, and Spain’s Institute of Food Science, Technology and Nutrition examined existing evidence. Their conclusion is promising but preliminary: Trials directly testing whether eating pistachios improves human sleep are still needed. The review highlights vitamin B6, magnesi…

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Mount Olive, NJ
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Underage DWI Driver Busted At Park: Mount Olive PD Underage DWI Driver Busted At Park: Mount Olive PD Underage DWI Driver Busted At Park: Mount Olive PD
Underage DWI Driver Busted At Park: Mount Olive PD A 20-year-old Wharton woman was arrested and charged with driving while intoxicated at a park in Budd Lake, authorities said. At 7:27 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 10, officers responded to Lou Nelson Park and located a black Volkswagen parked in the parking lot with a man and woman asleep inside, Mount Olive said. As officers spoke to the driver, Sarah Kolpa, they detected the odor of alcohol and noted she appeared to be impaired, police said. Kolpa was arrested following sobriety tests, police said. She is charged with reckless driving and driving while intoxicated, police said.

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by Sam Barron
Paterson, NJ
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Online Sellers Robbed At Gunpoint But Paterson Teen, Stealing iPhone, Luxury Watch: Officials Online Sellers Robbed At Gunpoint But Paterson Teen, Stealing iPhone, Luxury Watch: Officials Online Sellers Robbed At Gunpoint But Paterson Teen, Stealing iPhone, Luxury Watch: Officials
Online Sellers Robbed At Gunpoint But Paterson Teen, Stealing iPhone, Luxury Watch: Officials Two people trying to sell an iPhone and an expensive watch through an online marketplace were robbed at gunpoint in Paterson, authorities said. The victims had arranged to meet a prospective buyer near Seventh Avenue and East 26th Street during daylight hours on Monday, Sept. 21, Paterson police said. In both incidents, the suspect allegedly pulled out a handgun and fled with the items the victims had brought to sell. An investigation by the Paterson Police Department's Juvenile Unit led detectives to identify a juvenile suspect, who was arrested Wednesday, Oct. 14, police said. The juven…

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by Cecilia Levine
Fort Lee, NJ
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Netflix Replaces Top Show Boss Behind Your Favorites After Nearly A Decade Netflix Replaces Top Show Boss Behind Your Favorites After Nearly A Decade Netflix Replaces Top Show Boss Behind Your Favorites After Nearly A Decade
Netflix Replaces Top Show Boss Behind Your Favorites After Nearly A Decade The woman who oversaw some of Netflix's biggest hits, including "Stranger Things," "Wednesday," and "Squid Game," is leaving the streaming giant after nearly a decade. Bela Bajaria, Netflix's chief content officer, is departing the company, Netflix announced Thursday, Oct. 15. Peter Rice, a former Disney and Fox executive, will replace her beginning Monday, Oct. 26. The shakeup comes one day after Netflix co-CEOs Ted Sarandos and Greg Peters told employees on Wednesday, Oct. 14, that the company was cutting about 1,000 jobs, or 6% of its workforce, in its largest round of layoffs yet d…

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by Cecilia Levine
West Babylon, NY
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Classic Chevy Crosses Into Oncoming Traffic, Seriously Injures Driver In West Babylon Crash Classic Chevy Crosses Into Oncoming Traffic, Seriously Injures Driver In West Babylon Crash Classic Chevy Crosses Into Oncoming Traffic, Seriously Injures Driver In West Babylon Crash
Classic Chevy Crosses Into Oncoming Traffic, Seriously Injures Driver In West Babylon Crash A 68-year-old man was seriously injured when his classic Chevrolet crossed into oncoming traffic and struck another vehicle on Long Island, leaving three people hospitalized, police said. The two-vehicle crash happened on Little East Neck Road in West Babylon at approximately 3:25 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 15, according to Suffolk County Police. The man was driving a 1966 Chevrolet southbound when he crossed into the opposite lane and struck a 2011 Chrysler, police said. The Chevrolet driver, a Babylon resident, suffered serious injuries, while the 62-year-old West Babylon woman driving the Chry…

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by Jillian Pikora
Susquehanna Township, PA
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Burning Car Rolls Backward, Slams Into School Bus In Susquehanna Twp. Crash Burning Car Rolls Backward, Slams Into School Bus In Susquehanna Twp. Crash Burning Car Rolls Backward, Slams Into School Bus In Susquehanna Twp. Crash
Burning Car Rolls Backward, Slams Into School Bus In Susquehanna Twp. Crash A car engulfed in flames rolled backward, sideswiped another vehicle, and crashed into a school bus in the Harrisburg area on Thursday evening, Oct. 15, police said. The crash happened around 5:30 p.m. on North Progress Avenue just south of Garrison Avenue in Susquehanna Township, according to the Susquehanna Township Police Department. The vehicle caught fire before rolling backward, striking a second vehicle, and crashing into the school bus, police said. All occupants of the three vehicles escaped safely, and emergency medical personnel reported no injuries, according to police. A witn…

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by Jillian Pikora

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Worcester, MA
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HomeGoods Expanding Across Northeast With New MA Stores: See Where HomeGoods Expanding Across Northeast With New MA Stores: See Where HomeGoods Expanding Across Northeast With New MA Stores: See Where
HomeGoods Expanding Across Northeast With New MA Stores: See Where HomeGoods is growing across the Northeast as the home decor retailer continues opening new stores nationwide. The chain has announced fall opening dates for 10 new stores on its website. Four of the new locations will be in Massachusetts, New York, and Pennsylvania. The new stores are part of an ongoing expansion by parent company TJX Companies, which also operates T.J. Maxx, Marshalls, and Sierra. TJX announced plans in 2024 to add about 141 net new stores nationwide and internationally that year, including 40 HomeGoods locations in the US, according to Retail Dive. The first Northea…

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by Chris Spiker
Arlington, VA
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Sudden Power Loss Risk From Software Glitch Prompts Toyota Recall Sudden Power Loss Risk From Software Glitch Prompts Toyota Recall Sudden Power Loss Risk From Software Glitch Prompts Toyota Recall
Sudden Power Loss Risk From Software Glitch Prompts Toyota Recall More than 30,000 Toyota vehicles are being recalled because a software problem could cause them to suddenly lose power while driving on highways. Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing is recalling 30,978 RAV4 Plug-In Hybrid SUVs from the 2026 model year, according to a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration report filed on Wednesday, Oct. 7. The RAV4s were built between Tuesday, July 22, 2025, and Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026. The problem involves software that controls the SUVs' electric motors. The system may not start properly, causing the vehicles to have trouble maintai…

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by Chris Spiker
Rye, NY
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Home With Oversized Deck On Sought-After Rye Brook Cul-De-Sac Hits Market For $925K Home With Oversized Deck On Sought-After Rye Brook Cul-De-Sac Hits Market For $925K Home With Oversized Deck On Sought-After Rye Brook Cul-De-Sac Hits Market For $925K
Home With Oversized Deck On Sought-After Rye Brook Cul-De-Sac Hits Market For $925K A Westchester County home tucked away on what realtors call a desirable cul-de-sac has hit the market for just under $1 million, offering spacious interiors, a large backyard, and an oversized deck perfect for entertaining. Located at 192 Ivy Hill Crescent in Rye Brook, the three-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bathroom home is listed for $925,000 by Kori Sassower of Compass.  The 2,024-square-foot property sits on what the listing describes as one of the "most desirable cul-de-sacs" in the Arbors community, within the Blind Brook School District.  Inside, the home features bright, updat…

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by Ben Crnic
Hartford, CT
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McDonald's Reveals Halloween Surprise Featuring Iconic Disney Characters McDonald's Reveals Halloween Surprise Featuring Iconic Disney Characters McDonald's Reveals Halloween Surprise Featuring Iconic Disney Characters
McDonald's Reveals Halloween Surprise Featuring Iconic Disney Characters McDonald's is bringing back its popular Halloween Boo Buckets with new designs showcasing some of Disney's most famous villains. The fast-food chain is teaming up with Disney to release the limited-edition Boo Buckets starting on Tuesday, Oct. 20, according to the McDonald's USA Menu Spotter. The collectible pails will be available with Happy Meals at participating McDonald's restaurants while supplies last. The new collection features Disney villains instead of the traditional Halloween characters offered in recent years. The 2025 lineup included returning favorites Ghost, Pumpkin, and Gob…

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by Chris Spiker
Bethesda, MD
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Serious Burns From Hot Food, Liquids Spark Urgent Pressure Cooker Warning Serious Burns From Hot Food, Liquids Spark Urgent Pressure Cooker Warning Serious Burns From Hot Food, Liquids Spark Urgent Pressure Cooker Warning
Serious Burns From Hot Food, Liquids Spark Urgent Pressure Cooker Warning Federal regulators are issuing an urgent warning about nearly 400,000 pressure cookers after dozens of incidents involving hot food and liquids being sprayed unexpectedly. The Consumer Product Safety Commission warned consumers to stop using about 393,000 Power Quick Pot pressure cookers on Thursday, Oct. 15. The appliances' lids can open while they're still pressurized, causing hot contents to shoot out and potentially injure people nearby. The warning involves 6-quart Power Quick Pot electric pressure cookers with model number Y6D-36. The stainless-steel appliances have black lids, button…

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National Interest

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‘Today’ Show Co-Host Dylan Dreyer Shares Deeply Personal News ‘Today’ Show Co-Host Dylan Dreyer Shares Deeply Personal News ‘Today’ Show Co-Host Dylan Dreyer Shares Deeply Personal News
‘Today’ Show Co-Host Dylan Dreyer Shares Deeply Personal News A familiar face on morning television has offered a candid glimpse into a major change behind the scenes at home. NBC “Today” co-host and meteorologist Dylan Dreyer, 45, confirmed during the Thursday, Oct. 15, episode of her podcast, “The Parent Chat,” that her divorce from Brian Fichera is final. “Why does my mom live with me?” Dreyer asked during the podcast episode. “What is happening in my house that I have now taken up residence and have my mom as a roommate? As you know, I’m recently divorced,” Dreyer said. “So, my mom has been staying with me for months at a time.” Dreyer said her m…

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by Joe Lombardi
National Interest
Full Hunter’s Moon Will Brighten October Skies: When To Watch Full Hunter’s Moon Will Brighten October Skies: When To Watch Full Hunter’s Moon Will Brighten October Skies: When To Watch
Full Hunter’s Moon Will Brighten October Skies: When To Watch October’s full moon is preparing to light up the night, and catching its autumn glow won’t require staying awake until its official peak. The Hunter’s Moon arrives Monday, Oct. 26, according to NASA’s October skywatching guide. Its name reflects a season when hunters used bright moonlight to track game across fields cleared by the fall harvest. Peak illumination comes at 12:12 a.m. EDT, according to The Old Farmer’s Almanac. But the publication recommends heading outside Sunday evening, Oct. 25, around sunset for the best moonrise viewing opportunity. Find an open spot with a clear view to…

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National Interest
New Poll Reveals Percentage Of Americans Who Think Trump Is Profiting In Illegal Ways New Poll Reveals Percentage Of Americans Who Think Trump Is Profiting In Illegal Ways New Poll Reveals Percentage Of Americans Who Think Trump Is Profiting In Illegal Ways
New Poll Reveals Percentage Of Americans Who Think Trump Is Profiting In Illegal Ways A new poll examines a politically charged question about President Donald Trump: whether Americans believe he is using the presidency for personal financial gain. The survey from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research found that 41 percent believe Trump has done something illegal, citing allegations that he personally profited from the presidency. Another 18 percent consider his conduct unethical but not illegal. An equal share says he has done nothing wrong, while 21 percent say they do not know enough to judge. The findings measure public perceptions of the allegati…

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National Interest
New Nationwide No Kings Day Set: Here's When, Where New Nationwide No Kings Day Set: Here's When, Where New Nationwide No Kings Day Set: Here's When, Where
New Nationwide No Kings Day Set: Here's When, Where A brand-new nationwide No Kings mobilization is coming, with a different focus from the mass protests that brought the movement national attention. Organizers have scheduled No Kings: Vote Early for Saturday, Oct. 17, according to the official No Kings website. The day centers on voter participation ahead of the midterm elections Tuesday, Nov. 3. The coalition describes the events as nonpartisan gatherings intended to help eligible voters check their registration, understand their options, and make a voting plan. Readers can visit NoKings.org, select Find an Event, and search by ZIP code f…

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by Joe Lombardi
National Interest
Congressman Lectures Reporter On Law, Appears To Get It All Wrong Himself Congressman Lectures Reporter On Law, Appears To Get It All Wrong Himself Congressman Lectures Reporter On Law, Appears To Get It All Wrong Himself
Congressman Lectures Reporter On Law, Appears To Get It All Wrong Himself A Maryland congressman who berated a reporter over the state's two-party recording law and threatened to have her arrested appeared to have the law wrong himself. The confrontation involving Rep. Andy Harris, Maryland's only Republican congressman, happened Tuesday night, Oct. 13, during a press briefing following a debate. "You do not have my permission to record," Harris, a physician, told the reporter, in footage shared by the Baltimore Banner. "If you record, we will refer you to the prosecutor." Republican Rep. Andy Harris incorrectly told a reporter they were breaking the law as t…

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Pascack Valley, NJ
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2-Star Reviews Flood In For Gia Giudice's New Westwood Restaurant 2-Star Reviews Flood In For Gia Giudice's New Westwood Restaurant 2-Star Reviews Flood In For Gia Giudice's New Westwood Restaurant
2-Star Reviews Flood In For Gia Giudice's New Westwood Restaurant Gia Giudice's new restaurant has barely opened its doors, and diners are already divided over everything from the food and prices to a reported no-children policy. Il Vero, the new Westwood restaurant from the daughter of "Real Housewives of New Jersey" star Teresa Giudice and Maria Sausa, a catering and special events coordinator, has begun welcoming guests, with early reviews praising its atmosphere while raising complaints about service, pricing and the dining experience. While the Center Avenue restaurant has received a dozen five-star ratings, none of those Google reviewers included wr…

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by Cecilia Levine
Elkton, MD
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Rabid Raccoon Found In Darlington Sparks Warning Over Possible Exposures Rabid Raccoon Found In Darlington Sparks Warning Over Possible Exposures Rabid Raccoon Found In Darlington Sparks Warning Over Possible Exposures
Rabid Raccoon Found In Darlington Sparks Warning Over Possible Exposures A raccoon carrying a deadly virus has Maryland health officials worried about who, or what, it may have encountered before being found. The animal was discovered near the 1500 block of Arena Road in Darlington, Harford County, where officials are now urging residents to come forward if they or their pets had contact with a raccoon in the area. The warning came on Wednesday, Oct. 14, a day after the Harford County Health Department received confirmation from the state that the animal had tested positive for rabies. The concern isn't simply that the infected raccoon was found. It's that heal…

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by Zak Failla
Elkton, MD
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PETA Joins Push For Harford County Bus Driver's Reinstatement After Roadside Kitten Rescue PETA Joins Push For Harford County Bus Driver's Reinstatement After Roadside Kitten Rescue PETA Joins Push For Harford County Bus Driver's Reinstatement After Roadside Kitten Rescue
PETA Joins Push For Harford County Bus Driver's Reinstatement After Roadside Kitten Rescue Helping an injured kitten on the side of a Maryland road has cost a longtime school bus driver her livelihood. Now, thousands of people are fighting to get her back behind the wheel. Cynthia Morgan, 67, spent 11 years transporting students in Harford County. This month, she was removed from her position along the North Harford Elementary School route after allowing a 10-year-old boy to rescue a kitten along Heaps School Road in Pylesville. The incident has drawn national attention, with nearly 12,000 people signing a petition demanding her reinstatement. A GoFundMe is helping offset he…

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by Zak Failla
Franklin-Hamburg, NJ
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Franklin Police Face Independent Review, And Residents Get A Say Franklin Police Face Independent Review, And Residents Get A Say Franklin Police Face Independent Review, And Residents Get A Say
Franklin Police Face Independent Review, And Residents Get A Say Franklin residents will have a chance to weigh in on their police department as it prepares for an independent review to determine whether it meets professional law enforcement standards. The Franklin Borough Police Department in Sussex County is seeking public input ahead of an on-site assessment through the New Jersey State Association of Chiefs of Police (NJSACOP), according to a Thursday, Oct. 15 announcement. The review is part of the department's effort to earn accreditation and will examine five areas: administration, personnel, operations, investigations, and the handling of people …

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by Cecilia Levine
Suffern, NY
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All-You-Can-Eat Sushi Restaurant In Suffern Announces Closure — Here's Its Last Day All-You-Can-Eat Sushi Restaurant In Suffern Announces Closure — Here's Its Last Day All-You-Can-Eat Sushi Restaurant In Suffern Announces Closure — Here's Its Last Day
All-You-Can-Eat Sushi Restaurant In Suffern Announces Closure — Here's Its Last Day A Rockland County sushi restaurant known for its all-you-can-eat offerings has announced its last day in business.  AJ's Sushi & Cajun Seafood, located at 8 North Airmont Rd. in Suffern, announced on Wednesday, Oct. 14, that it will permanently close on Monday, Oct. 26.  The restaurant shared the news in an emotional message to customers on social media.  "To our loyal customers, friends, and everyone who has supported us along the way, we cannot thank you enough. From the familiar faces who visited us week after week to the new friendships we’ve made, you have all been …

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by Ben Crnic