Best, Worst Places To Retire In US Revealed In New Ranking: How CT Fared Best, Worst Places To Retire In US Revealed In New Ranking: How CT Fared
Best, Worst Places To Retire In US Revealed In New Ranking: How CT Fared A new report shows which cities offer the best affordability, activities, and other benefits for retirees. WalletHub released its 2026 Best & Worst Places to Retire ranking on Monday, Aug. 31. The personal finance website compared 182 US cities across 45 measures covering affordability, activities, quality of life, and health care. The study evaluated cities using factors including adjusted cost of living, taxes, recreation and senior centers, museums, weather, crime rates, access to health care providers, hospital quality, and life expectancy. The analysis assumes retirees ar…
Italian Restaurant Closing After 30 Years In Port Chester: 'We Are Deeply Grateful' Italian Restaurant Closing After 30 Years In Port Chester: 'We Are Deeply Grateful'
Italian Restaurant Closing After 30 Years In Port Chester: 'We Are Deeply Grateful' A longtime Westchester County Italian restaurant is closing its doors after three decades of serving generations of diners.  Pasquale Ristorante, located at 2 Putnam Ave. in Port Chester, announced this week that it has made the “difficult decision” to close after 30 years in business. No reason for the closure was given, and the announcement did not specify a final day of business. “This is not simply the closing of a business; it marks the end of a remarkable chapter filled with friendships, celebrations, memories, and countless meals shared together,” the restaurant said in a social…
Bowie DoorDash Driver Had One Delivery Left Before His Night Took A Devastating Turn Bowie DoorDash Driver Had One Delivery Left Before His Night Took A Devastating Turn
Bowie DoorDash Driver Had One Delivery Left Before His Night Took A Devastating Turn One last delivery was supposed to end a night of work for a Maryland DoorDash driver. Instead, William Koroma says it ended with his car totaled in a serious crash on Church Road in Bowie, leaving him without the vehicle he depended on to make a living. Koroma said he was on his way to make his final delivery of the night when his brakes failed, and he crashed. Photos shared after the wreck show the devastating aftermath, with the front of Koroma's vehicle crushed and mangled. Still, he walked away. Koroma said he was grateful to have survived and that nobody else was seriously injured i…
Thief Steals Bowie Landscaper's Livelihood As Community Steps Up To Help Him Bounce Back Thief Steals Bowie Landscaper's Livelihood As Community Steps Up To Help Him Bounce Back
Thief Steals Bowie Landscaper's Livelihood As Community Steps Up To Help Him Bounce Back A thief picked the wrong landscaper to mess with in Maryland. Doug Halloran makes his living keeping lawns around the Bowie community in shape through his aptly named Lawbusters Lawn Service, but now he's the one looking for an assist after his mower was stolen. The theft left Halloran without a piece of equipment he depends on for work and prompted a friend to launch a fundraiser to help replace it. Halloran is a familiar face beyond the lawns he maintains. He's also a member of the Bowie Lions Club and has earned a reputation for giving his time back to the community, according to GoFun…
No School, No Sports: Prince George's Closes All Schools, Reschedules Games After Storms No School, No Sports: Prince George's Closes All Schools, Reschedules Games After Storms
No School, No Sports: Prince George's Closes All Schools, Reschedules Games After Storms A rough start to Friday has forced a major change for families across Maryland. Prince George’s County Public Schools announced that all schools will be closed on Friday, Sept. 4, after early morning storms knocked out power to dozens of schools and offices across the district. Downed trees and power lines are also slowing recovery efforts, school officials said. As of 7:20 a.m., more than 30 schools and facilities were without power, including Central High, Fairmont Heights High, Kettering Middle, Walker Mill Middle and multiple elementary schools. The outages were widespread enough for …
'Second Home' Closing: Beloved Annapolis Coffee Shop's Team Faces Heartbreaking Goodbye 'Second Home' Closing: Beloved Annapolis Coffee Shop's Team Faces Heartbreaking Goodbye
'Second Home' Closing: Beloved Annapolis Coffee Shop's Team Faces Heartbreaking Goodbye The coffee was never really the point. For nearly seven years, a Maryland coffee shop has offered something harder to find than a good cup of joe: a place where people with intellectual and developmental disabilities could work, grow, belong, and be seen for what they could do. Now, that chapter is coming to an end. Bitty & Beau's Coffee is set to close its downtown Annapolis location on Sunday, Sept. 13, leaving behind a team that supporters say turned the City Dock shop into far more than another stop for caffeine. Since opening in February 2020, it has become a second home for many…
CT-Born Actress, Baseball Player Quickstep Into New Season Of ‘Dancing With The Stars’ CT-Born Actress, Baseball Player Quickstep Into New Season Of ‘Dancing With The Stars’
Ct-born Actress, Baseball Player Quickstep Into New Season Of ‘Dancing With The Stars’ Connecticut is sending two of its own to compete for the mirrorball trophy. Hartford-born actress Jenna Dewan and New Milford native Jackson Olson will compete on Season 35 of “Dancing with the Stars.” Dewan has danced professionally for more than two decades. She will compete with Val Chmerkovskiy. Dewan currently stars in the police drama "The Rookie." She also appeared alongside her ex-husband, Channing Tatum, in the 2006 teen dance-drama "Step Up." View this post on Instagram Dewan left Connecticut as a child and grew up in Texas.  …
Ed Sheeran Spotted At Smithtown, St. James Restaurants, Raves About ‘Best Meal Of My Year’ Ed Sheeran Spotted At Smithtown, St. James Restaurants, Raves About ‘Best Meal Of My Year’
Ed Sheeran Spotted At Smithtown, St. James Restaurants, Raves About ‘Best Meal Of My Year’ Music superstar Ed Sheeran visited two restaurants on Long Island ahead of two upcoming shows at MetLife Stadium. The English-born songwriter, 35, enjoyed some Italian food at Osteria Umbra in Smithtown on Tuesday night, Sept. 1, and the restaurant shared a photo on social media. “A very special evening at Osteria Umbra,” the business wrote. “It was a pleasure welcoming Ed Sheeran to our restaurant yesterday and sharing a little taste of Umbrian hospitality with him. Moments like this make what we do even more memorable. Thank you for spending the evening with us.” Co-owner and executive c…
'Chopped' Champ Is Opening Montclair Restaurant With One Rule 'Chopped' Champ Is Opening Montclair Restaurant With One Rule
'Chopped' Champ Is Opening Montclair Restaurant With One Rule Basta Alla Pasta has one rule: If you want an entrée, you're getting pasta. Food Network "Chopped" champion Joseph Gramaglia is betting on that simple concept at his new Montclair restaurant, where there won't be steak, chicken, or seafood among the main courses. "The name says it all: entrees will be focused on pasta only," said Gramaglia, who already owns Saly G's Restaurant and Tavern in Warren. "We're sticking to one concept and we're going to perfect it." Basta Alla Pasta, which translates to "enough with the pasta," will take over part of the former Urban Natural space at 5 Will…
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Vaccines Vaccines are the safest and most effective way to prevent disease. They significantly reduce risk by working with your body’s natural defenses to build protection. When you get a vaccine, your immune system responds and helps build protection. In some cases, the protection can last a lifetime from a series of vaccine doses. In others, such as tetanus or the flu, booster doses are needed every few years to keep you healthy. So, let’s talk about why it’s important for you and your family to stay up to date with your vaccines! How do vaccines work? Infections are caused by a disease-causing o…
Dog Kills Aggressive Raccoon That Tests Positive For Rabies In Taneytown, Officials Say Dog Kills Aggressive Raccoon That Tests Positive For Rabies In Taneytown, Officials Say
Dog Kills Aggressive Raccoon That Tests Positive For Rabies In Taneytown, Officials Say This dog picked a fight with the wrong raccoon. An aggressive raccoon killed by a dog in Maryland later tested positive for rabies, prompting health officials to warn that other pets or people may have encountered the infected animal before its death. Carroll County Animal Control was called to the area near York Street and the Route 140 crossing in Taneytown on the afternoon of Thursday, Aug. 27, after the dog killed the raccoon, according to the county Health Department. Testing later confirmed the raccoon was rabid. Now health officials are trying to determine whether anyone else cross…
Rocky Hill Crash Kills Father Of Infant Son With Baby Girl On The Way: 'Our Hearts Are Broken' Rocky Hill Crash Kills Father Of Infant Son With Baby Girl On The Way: 'Our Hearts Are Broken'
Rocky Hill Crash Kills Father Of Infant Son With Baby Girl On The Way: 'Our Hearts Are Broken' A Connecticut community is in mourning after a young father of an 11-month-old boy, who had a daughter on the way, was killed in a motorcycle crash over the weekend.  Jordan Thomas Jr. was killed shortly before 4 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 30, after he was involved in a crash with a vehicle on the Silas Deane Highway in Rocky Hill, near the Exit 24 ramps for Interstate 91, police said. He died at the scene.  His loved ones created a GoFundMe to help provide for his fiancée and partner of six years, Nataliya, their infant son, and unborn daughter, who is due in December.&n…
This North Bellmore Native And 'Fresh Prince' Actress Is Headed For 'Dancing With The Stars' This North Bellmore Native And 'Fresh Prince' Actress Is Headed For 'Dancing With The Stars'
This North Bellmore Native And 'Fresh Prince' Actress Is Headed For 'Dancing With The Stars' “Dancing with the Stars” season 35 will have a little Long Island flavor. Tatyana Ali, who was raised in North Bellmore before starring on “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air,” will dance for the Mirrorball trophy beginning Tuesday, Sept. 15 on ABC. Ali and the rest of the season 35 “DWTS” cast were announced Wednesday, Sept. 2 on “Good Morning America.” “Had to keep this one on lock, but I’ve been DYING to share…,” Ali wrote on Instagram. “NOW we can finally tell you!!! Guess who’s dancing this season?!” Ali’s professional partner for the show will be Jan Ravnik, who joined for the 34th season …
Danbury Gallery To Feature Father-Daughter Illustrators Danbury Gallery To Feature Father-Daughter Illustrators
Danbury Gallery To Feature Father-Daughter Illustrators A new art exhibition featuring father-daughter illustrators Leslie Cober and Alan E. Cober will open at Western Connecticut State University in Danbury. “Legacy of the Line: The Work of Leslie Cober and Her Father Alan E. Cober” will be on view from Thursday, Sept. 3, through Sunday, Oct. 4, at The Gallery at the Visual & Performing Arts Center, 43 Lake Ave. According to Western Connecticut State University, the exhibition traces family influences and shared qualities in the work of both artists. Leslie Cober Western Connecticut State University Alan Cober Western Conne…
Popular Long Island Sandwich Shop Reveals It's Coming To Islip Popular Long Island Sandwich Shop Reveals It's Coming To Islip
Popular Long Island Sandwich Shop Reveals It's Coming To Islip A popular Long Island sandwich shop is opening a third location, just down the highway from its second spot on the South Shore. Gemelli’s Gourmet announced the new storefront Monday, Aug. 31 in an Instagram post. “If you didn’t know…now you know,” the business wrote, including pictures of the new storefront. “Gemelli’s Gourmet coming soon to Islip!” The shop already offers made-to-order and specialty sandwiches at locations in Glen Head and Lindenhurst, in addition to pasta, burgers, chicken tenders, and salads. It also has a catering service. Gemelli’s will take over the former Coyle’s H…
Northern Dutchess Hospital Launches Caregiver Support Program Northern Dutchess Hospital Launches Caregiver Support Program
Northern Dutchess Hospital Launches Caregiver Support Program Northern Dutchess Hospital has launched a new program to support family caregivers across the Hudson Valley. The Elizabeth Thompson Care for the Caregiver Program is backed by a $300,000 gift from the Thomas Thompson Trust and additional donations, bringing the total raised to more than $500,000. According to Northwell Health, the program is designed to help caregivers facing emotional, physical, and financial strain in Dutchess, Columbia, and Ulster counties. The initiative is aimed at an estimated 110,000 family caregivers in those three counties. Nearly 60 percent of family caregivers ar…
SUNY WCC Launches New Teacher Transfer Program SUNY WCC Launches New Teacher Transfer Program
SUNY WCC Launches New Teacher Transfer Program SUNY Westchester Community College has launched a new associate degree program for students planning to teach middle and high school. The Liberal Arts and Sciences: Adolescence Education (Teacher Education Transfer) program is designed for students seeking careers teaching grades 7 through 12. According to SUNY Westchester Community College, the program was created in response to demand for qualified educators, including about 411,549 teaching positions nationally that are either unfilled or staffed by teachers who are not fully certified for their assignments. The program includes concentr…
Berkeley College Honors 27 Nursing Graduates Berkeley College Honors 27 Nursing Graduates
Berkeley College Honors 27 Nursing Graduates Berkeley College recognized 27 nursing graduates during a ceremony at Woodland Park, marking their move from academic training into the healthcare workforce. According to Berkeley College, the Nurse Recognition Ceremony was held Friday, Aug. 7, 2026, for 17 graduates of the Licensed Practical Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing program and 10 graduates of the Practical Nurse program. The event included a pinning ceremony through the Berkeley College School of Health Studies. Graduates were recognized for completing their programs and preparing for the next stage of their nursing careers…
Freshman Enrollment Jumps 29 Percent At Mount Saint Mary College Freshman Enrollment Jumps 29 Percent At Mount Saint Mary College
Freshman Enrollment Jumps 29 Percent At Mount Saint Mary College Mount Saint Mary College welcomed its biggest freshman cohort in four years as first-year enrollment rose 29 percent from last year. According to Mount Saint Mary College, new students moved in Saturday, Aug. 22, helping drive a 25 percent increase in on-campus residents. Traditional undergraduate and graduate enrollment now totals more than 1,400 students. Adult and transfer enrollment also climbed 48 percent from last year, reaching a five-year high for that group. Nearly 2,000 additional learners are enrolled through the Knight Program, which allows local high school students to earn col…
Over 100 New Hybrid-Electric Bee-Line Buses Joining Fleet In Westchester, Ending Diesel Era Over 100 New Hybrid-Electric Bee-Line Buses Joining Fleet In Westchester, Ending Diesel Era
Over 100 New Hybrid-Electric Bee-Line Buses Joining Fleet In Westchester, Ending Diesel Era Westchester County is rolling out more than 100 new hybrid-electric buses for its Bee-Line system, replacing the last diesel-powered buses in the fleet, officials announced.  County Executive Ken Jenkins announced the arrival of the 116 new buses on Tuesday, Sept. 1, calling the investment an effort to modernize the system while reducing emissions and improving the experience for riders.   The new fleet consists of 111 40-foot New Flyer Xcelsior hybrid-electric buses and five 35-foot models. Sixteen of the 40-foot buses are specifically designed for express service, incl…
Northwell’s Northern Westchester Hospital Names New Psychiatry Chair Northwell’s Northern Westchester Hospital Names New Psychiatry Chair
Northwell’s Northern Westchester Hospital Names New Psychiatry Chair Northern Westchester Hospital has appointed Jason Andrus, MD, as chair of psychiatry. Dr. Andrus will oversee inpatient and outpatient psychiatric services with a focus on clinical quality, program growth, and academic work tied to evidence-based care. According to Northwell Health, he is board-certified in both general psychiatry and child and adolescent psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. At Northern Westchester Hospital, Dr. Andrus will work on improving clinical outcomes, expanding mental health services, and strengthening key programs. “I am thrilled to retur…
SUNY Purchase Named Among Nation’s Best Colleges SUNY Purchase Named Among Nation’s Best Colleges
SUNY Purchase Named Among Nation’s Best Colleges SUNY Purchase has been named one of the nation’s top undergraduate institutions in The Princeton Review’s 2027 college guide. According to Purchase College, The Princeton Review profiles SUNY Purchase in the new edition of The Best 392 Colleges, released Aug. 18, 2026, and in its website feature about the book and its 50 ranking categories. The company selected the 392 colleges after surveying 2,000 college administrators in 2025 and 2026 about academic offerings. Students at the colleges also rated their schools on campus experiences and dozens of other topics. Only about 14 percent of Am…
Insomnia Cookies Opens In Red Bank Insomnia Cookies Opens In Red Bank
Insomnia Cookies Opens In Red Bank The Jersey Shore just got a little bit sweeter. Insomnia Cookies opened a location in Red Bank on Tuesday, Sept. 1 at 74 Broad St. The bakery expands Insomnia's footprint in the Garden State and promises to offer signature warm cookies and decadent desserts. The Red Bank bakery will celebrate its grand opening later this month with giveaways and special offers. Those interested in working as part-time cookie crew members, delivery drivers and shift leaders can apply here.
Clara Maass Medical Center Earns National Cancer Care Accreditation Clara Maass Medical Center Earns National Cancer Care Accreditation
Clara Maass Medical Center Earns National Cancer Care Accreditation Clara Maass Medical Center has received national accreditation from the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer. The RWJBarnabas Health facility received the designation through the Commission on Cancer Accreditation Program. According to RWJBarnabas Health, the accreditation is granted to cancer programs that show they meet standards for high-quality cancer care. Programs seeking the recognition must complete an evaluation of their performance and compliance with Commission on Cancer standards. To keep the accreditation, cancer programs must undergo a site visit every three …
Yale New Haven Hospital Earns Hypertension Care Certification Yale New Haven Hospital Earns Hypertension Care Certification
Yale New Haven Hospital Earns Hypertension Care Certification Yale New Haven Hospital has received American Heart Association certification for its care of patients with complex or difficult-to-treat high blood pressure. The American Heart Association awarded the hospital its Comprehensive Hypertension Center Certification for work at the Hypertension Center, a collaboration among Yale New Haven Hospital Heart and Vascular Center, Yale Medicine Nephrology, and General Internal Medicine. According to Yale New Haven Health, the certification recognizes the center’s commitment to following proven, research-based treatment guidelines for people with comple…
Holy Name Medical Center Earns 5 National Heart And Stroke Care Awards Holy Name Medical Center Earns 5 National Heart And Stroke Care Awards
Holy Name Medical Center Earns 5 National Heart And Stroke Care Awards Holy Name Medical Center has received five American Heart Association honors for its cardiovascular, stroke, resuscitation, and CPR care. The hospital earned recognition through the Get With The Guidelines program, which focuses on helping hospitals follow current research-based treatment standards for heart disease and stroke care. According to Holy Name Medical Center, the awards recognize efforts to improve patient outcomes, reduce readmissions, and shorten hospital stays. The honors include the Get With The Guidelines – Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award, Target: Stroke Honor Ro…
2 $1M Lottery Tickets Sold In Pennsylvania In 3 Days 2 $1M Lottery Tickets Sold In Pennsylvania In 3 Days
2 $1M Lottery Tickets Sold In Pennsylvania In 3 Days Two Pennsylvania Lottery players struck it rich days apart, each scoring a $1 million top prize on the same Scratch-Off game. The winning $10 Win Win Win tickets were sold at retailers in Philadelphia and Mifflin County, according to Pennsylvania Lottery releases issued on Monday, Aug. 31, and Wednesday, Sept. 2. The Philadelphia ticket was sold at Ennie Inc., located at 5647 Walnut St. The Mifflin County ticket was purchased at Uni-Mart, located at 3 Center St. in Armagh Township. Each retailer will receive a $5,000 bonus for selling a winning ticket. The winners were not identified. Sc…
4 WMCHealth Hospitals Earn National Stroke Care Honors 4 WMCHealth Hospitals Earn National Stroke Care Honors
4 Wmchealth Hospitals Earn National Stroke Care Honors Four WMCHealth hospitals in the Hudson Valley have received national American Heart Association honors for stroke care, spotlighting a regional system built to speed access to specialists. The Get With The Guidelines – Stroke Gold Plus awards went to Westchester Medical Center in Valhalla, MidHudson Regional Hospital in Poughkeepsie, HealthAlliance Hospital in Kingston, and Good Samaritan Hospital in Suffern. According to WMCHealth, the designation is awarded to hospitals that meet high standards for quickly identifying strokes and beginning treatment. The 2026 honors are tied to data from …
This Historic Norwich Home Looks Straight Out Of A Tim Burton Film, And May Have A New Owner This Historic Norwich Home Looks Straight Out Of A Tim Burton Film, And May Have A New Owner
This Historic Norwich Home Looks Straight Out Of A Tim Burton Film, And May Have A New Owner This Connecticut landmark looks like it's plucked straight from a Tim Burton movie, and it could soon have a new owner. The Converse House at 185 Washington St. in Norwich is under contract after it went on the market last month for $525,000. Built around 1870, the High Victorian Gothic house features bold colors and dramatic architecture. Its seven-sided front porch makes a striking first impression. The Converse House at 185 Washington St. in Norwich Zillow The home was built for Col. Charles A. Converse, a Norwich businessman and philanthropist. It was later added to the Nationa…
Cliffside Park Landmark Funeral Home Coming Down After 84 Years: Here's What's Next Cliffside Park Landmark Funeral Home Coming Down After 84 Years: Here's What's Next
Cliffside Park Landmark Funeral Home Coming Down After 84 Years: Here's What's Next Demolition is underway on a funeral home that spent 84 years in the same spot in Bergen County. McCorry Brothers relocated from Anderson Avenue in Cliffside Park to 1601 Palisade Ave. in Fort Lee around May 14, where it shares a facility with Hunt-Stellato Funeral Home, according to a statement posted to its website. In its place, a 20-unit residential building will rise, borough spokesman Bill Maer told Daily Voice. Demolition of the longtime funeral home was underway on Tuesday, Sept. 1, as first reported by NorthJersey.com. McCorry Brothers, a third-generation family-owned funeral home…
$3 Million Scratch-Off Ticket Sold At Freeport Convenience Store $3 Million Scratch-Off Ticket Sold At Freeport Convenience Store
$3 Million Scratch-Off Ticket Sold At Freeport Convenience Store A Long Island convenience store sold a $3 million-winning scratch off lottery ticket for $10, officials revealed Monday, Aug. 31. The winning ticket was purchased at Torres Deli & Grocery at 84A Broadway in Freeport, the New York Lottery announced in a press release. The Ronald Stuckey Revocable Trust of Freeport claimed the $3 million top prize in the Bonus Stars scratch-off game, officials said. People controlling the trust opted to take the $1,334,553 immediate payout, officials said. Only one of the three $3 million top prizes remains in the statewide contest, according to the New …