Saratoga
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8-Year-Old Loses Part Of Foot In Lawnmower Accident In Ballston Spa: ‘Bravest, Strongest Kid' 8-Year-Old Loses Part Of Foot In Lawnmower Accident In Ballston Spa: ‘Bravest, Strongest Kid'
8-Year-Old Loses Part Of Foot In Lawnmower Accident In Ballston Spa: ‘Bravest, Strongest Kid' Support is pouring in for the family of an 8-year-old boy from the region who lost part of his foot in a lawnmower accident. Jackson Skarka’s family said the incident happened Monday, May 8, at their Saratoga County home in Ballston Spa. “While Paul was inside doing computer work and Chelsea was showering before heading to her birthday dinner, their son Jackson got messing around with a friend who was mowing their lawn and ended up with his foot underneath the lawnmower,” reads a GoFundMe created to help with medical bills. Jackson was airlifted to Albany Medical Center after losing three …

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by Michael Mashburn
Northern Highlands
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Midland Park Bakers Shine On 'Crime Scene Kitchen' Midland Park Bakers Shine On 'Crime Scene Kitchen'
Midland Park Bakers Shine On 'Crime Scene Kitchen' Two pastry chefs in Bergen County have decided to become detectives. Food detectives, that is. Torre Liebchen and Michelle Micek, the co-founders of Wish Upon a Pastry, a Midland Park bakery, are on the latest season of FOX's "Crime Scene Kitchen" hosted by Joel McHale.  The second season premiered on Monday, June 5. View this post on Instagram A post shared by wish upon a pastry / hand crafted custom desserts (@wishuponapastry) On "Crime Scene Kitchen," chefs arrive at the scene of a crime- a kitchen that was just used to make a desser…

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by Sam Barron
Atlantic
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Support Rises For South Jersey Pharmacist Having Consistent Seizures Since 3rd Cancer Operation Support Rises For South Jersey Pharmacist Having Consistent Seizures Since 3rd Cancer Operation
Support Rises For South Jersey Pharmacist Having Consistent Seizures Since 3rd Cancer Operation Support is on the rise for a South Jersey pharmacist who’s been battling brain cancer since 2014, recently undergoing his third surgery and enduring seizures almost constantly. John Marcheski, of Sewell, had his first operation following his initial diagnosis in 2014, according to a GoFundMe describing him as a “friend, co-worker, son, brother, father, grandfather and husband to Katie Marcheski.” “If you know him you know he is an intelligent pharmacist with a wonderful sense of humor,” reads the campaign, launched out of Egg Harbor Township in early May. After his first surgery, Mar…

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by Valerie Musson
Ulster Sullivan
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Stewart's Shops Celebrating 75th Anniversary With Special Offering Stewart's Shops Celebrating 75th Anniversary With Special Offering
Stewart's Shops Celebrating 75th Anniversary With Special Offering If you love an ice cream sundae loaded with all the fixings then head to any Stewart's Shops and help celebrate the eatery's 75th anniversary. To celebrate customers will be able to make a sundae their way for only $1.75 on Sunday, June 11 at any Stewart's Shop. The idea for "Make Your Own Sundae" was born in 1948 when Philly Dake had a simple idea -- let people make ice cream sundaes the way they want them. Stewart’s Shops’ customers loved this idea and the Make Your Own Sundae was born, the company said. What is a Make Your Own Sundae? It starts with the ice cream of choice from the con…

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by Kathy Reakes
Norwalk
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With 1,152 Avocados A Day, Guac Time Opens First CT Location In Norwalk With 1,152 Avocados A Day, Guac Time Opens First CT Location In Norwalk
With 1,152 Avocados A Day, Guac Time Opens First CT Location In Norwalk With a name like Guac Time, you’d expect the growing chain of restaurants would go through a lot of avocados. It does.  Up to 1,152 avocados a day are used at all six restaurants — including the latest (and first) in Connecticut in Norwalk.  That number will go up to 1,344 when the seventh Guac Time opens in Queens in the fall. Five of the six current eateries are either in New York City or on Long Island. Guac Time is the brainchild of a Stratford couple, Harmeet and Subodh Marwaha, and their two New York-based partners Akash Marwaha and Manny Singh. View t…

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by Vira Mamchur Schwartz
Arlington
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Tree-Climbing Bear Captured After Putting On Show In Northeast DC Tree-Climbing Bear Captured After Putting On Show In Northeast DC
Tree-Climbing Bear Captured After Putting On Show In Northeast DC Some residents in Northeast DC had a surprise visitor on Friday morning when a playful bear took in the sights before ultimately being tranquilized by first responders. On Friday, June 9, the DC Police Department issued an alert regarding a large black bear that was hanging out in a tree in the 1300 block of Franklin Street NE, leading to road closures in the area as Animal Care and Control personnel responded. The bear made the rounds in Northeast DC before being tranquilized.DC Police A crowd of dozens of people wound up watching the bear until it attempted to make its great escape.&nb…

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by Zak Failla
Gloucester
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Motorcyclist Who Lost Leg In South Jersey Crash Sees Support, Thanks Cop Who Did 'God’s Work' Motorcyclist Who Lost Leg In South Jersey Crash Sees Support, Thanks Cop Who Did 'God’s Work'
Motorcyclist Who Lost Leg In South Jersey Crash Sees Support, Thanks Cop Who Did 'God’s Work' Support is on the rise for a South Jersey motorcyclist who was airlifted with critical injuries in a crash and later sent sincere thanks to the officer who saved his life. James McPherson lost his left leg from the knee down following the crash on Sunday, May 28, according to a GoFundMe launched for his medical expenses. Love you James Mc ❤️ ♥️ Please share 🙏 Posted by Chrissy Carrow on Monday, May 29, 2023 “James has always been the person to drop whatever he’s doing and help any one of his friends at the drop of a dime,” reads the campaign, launched by a friend the day afterward.…

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by Valerie Musson
Middlesex MA
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Locally-Loved Fried Chicken Heads To New Woburn Location Locally-Loved Fried Chicken Heads To New Woburn Location
Locally-Loved Fried Chicken Heads To New Woburn Location An eatery that became known for its "O.G." chicken sandwich is bringing what has been called the "best chicken sandwich anywhere" to another Massachusetts location.  Flip The Bird, a locally-owned restaurant specializing in Southern-style fried chicken and ribs, got its start in Beverly in 2019 and now, four years later, is set to open its fourth Massachusetts location, according to Flip The Bird.  Construction has already begun at 880 Main Street in Woburn, which previously housed a "Wuburger" location.  “We were waiting for the perfect location to pop up that was not …

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by Morgan Gonzales
Columbia Greene
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New Restaurant In Chatham Cited For 'Excellent' Food, 'Beautiful' Decor New Restaurant In Chatham Cited For 'Excellent' Food, 'Beautiful' Decor
New Restaurant In Chatham Cited For 'Excellent' Food, 'Beautiful' Decor A new restaurant in the region serving up flavors inspired from around the globe is garnering high praise days after opening. In Columbia County, Bimi’s Canteen & Bar in Chatham, located at 19 Main Street, held its grand opening on Saturday, June 3. Inspired by the community, the eatery’s menu features an eclectic mix of fresh, locally sourced ingredients for a “uniquely special dining experience,” reads its website. Diners can start with the grilled rustic sourdough bread, and choose from several cheese plates, soups, and salads - like the Tomato Salad, featuring heirloom tomatoes, m…

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by Michael Mashburn
Southwest Dutchess
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Pool Closes For Summer: Construction Closes Popular Poughkeepsie Swimming Spot Pool Closes For Summer: Construction Closes Popular Poughkeepsie Swimming Spot
Pool Closes For Summer: Construction Closes Popular Poughkeepsie Swimming Spot The construction of a new $2.4 million pool house at a popular park will close the attached pool just in time for summer splashing. The Pulaski Park Pool in Dutchess County in the city of Poughkeepsie will be closed throughout the summer during the construction of the new pool house, said Poughkeepsie Mayor Marc Nelson. To make sure children and adults alike have a place to swim, the city has partnered with Dutchess County and the School District to expand swimming hours at the Spratt Pool Park and with Poughkeepsie Middle School for designated lap hours and for swimming lessons, officials …

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by Kathy Reakes
Harrison
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Brand-New Pizzeria Open For Business In Harrison Brand-New Pizzeria Open For Business In Harrison
Brand-New Pizzeria Open For Business In Harrison If you have found yourself craving pizza or pasta and want to try something fresh, an all-new pizzeria in Westchester should be your next stop.  Table 13 Pizzeria, located in Harrison at 125 Halstead Ave., opened up for business in late April 2023 and has since begun winning over customers with its blend of signature and classic pizza pies, in addition to a variety of pasta dishes and sandwiches.  Those who stop by can treat themselves to more traditional pies such as Bianca and Margherita pizzas, or try tasting the "Harrison Square," which includes roasted tomato, basil, and stra…

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by Ben Crnic
Columbia Greene
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Ditch Device, Jam Out: Phone-Free Music Festival To Be Held In Greenville Ditch Device, Jam Out: Phone-Free Music Festival To Be Held In Greenville
Ditch Device, Jam Out: Phone-Free Music Festival To Be Held In Greenville An upcoming music festival in the region encourages attendees to leave their phones behind and soak in the tunes. In Greene County, the third annual Over Yondr Festival returns to Greenville on Friday, June 16 through Sunday, June 18. The gathering, set on a farm in the foothills of the Catskills, is described on its website as being “somewhere between your best friend’s house party and a music festival.” Notably, it is also a phone-free event. Attendees’ cell phones are secured in “Yondr” pouches and can only be used in designated areas. View this post on Instagram …

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by Michael Mashburn
New London
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‘Record-Breaking’ Fourth Show Added For Comedian Matt Rife At Mohegan Sun ‘Record-Breaking’ Fourth Show Added For Comedian Matt Rife At Mohegan Sun
‘Record-Breaking’ Fourth Show Added For Comedian Matt Rife At Mohegan Sun Tickets to see comedian Matt Rife on his first ever world tour are in such demand that a Connecticut venue is adding more shows to its lineup. In a Facebook post Thursday, June 8, Mohegan Sun Area, located in Uncasville in New London County, announced it was adding a “record-breaking FOURTH show” for Rife’s “ProbleMATTic World Tour.” The 27-year-old comic, who has amassed nearly 18 million followers on TikTok and Instagram, is now set to perform in Connecticut from Thursday, Feb. 22 through Sunday, Feb. 25, 2024. Rife announced the tour Monday, June 5, in a TikTok video featuring fellow c…

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by Michael Mashburn