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Diane Sawyer Sells 'Chip Chop' On Martha's Vineyard For Nearly $24M: Report Diane Sawyer Sells 'Chip Chop' On Martha's Vineyard For Nearly $24M: Report
Diane Sawyer Sells 'Chip Chop' On Martha's Vineyard For Nearly $24M: Report Veteran news anchor Diane Sawyer sold her 20-acre “Chip Chop” on Martha’s Vineyard for just under the asking price to investor David Malm, reports said.  Malm, who spent over $100 million on properties in Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket over the past few years, paid $23.9 for the 10-bedroom, nine-bathroom estate, Boston.com reported.  The main home at the estate Bob Gothard/ Wallace and Co. Sotheby's International Realty Related: Diane Sawyer Puts Massive Martha's Vineyard Property Up For Sale Sawyer first bought the luxury property for $5.3 million in 1995 with her husband, acclaim…

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by Khier Casino
Business
New Gannett Layoffs Affect Hundreds Of Staffers Across Region, Nation New Gannett Layoffs Affect Hundreds Of Staffers Across Region, Nation
New Gannett Layoffs Affect Hundreds Of Staffers Across Region, Nation The largest newspaper publisher in the United States is once again starting another round of layoffs that will affect hundreds of employees across the country, according to multiple news outlets. Earlier Report - Gannett Lays Off Staffers Across Region, Nation Following $54 Million Quarterly Loss On Thursday, Dec. 1, Gannett started terminating the positions of around 200 employees in an effort to cut its news division staff of around 3,440 by six percent, according to Poynter.  The layoffs come only four months after the company terminated hundreds of employees in August following a near…

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by Ben Crnic
Obituaries
University Of Bridgeport Grad, One Of Top Golf Writers In US, Dies At 66 University Of Bridgeport Grad, One Of Top Golf Writers In US, Dies At 66
University Of Bridgeport Grad, One Of Top Golf Writers In US, Dies At 66 Native New Yorker Tim Rosaforte, one of the most prominent and popular golf writers in the country, died at the age of 66 after a battle with Alzheimer’s disease. He was born in Northern Westchester, in Mount Kisco, and graduated from Brewster High School in Putnam County. Rosaforte was the first journalist to be awarded an honorary membership by the PGA of America in 2020 during a career that spanned more than four decades in various media including newspapers, magazines, books, and television. During his career, Rosaforte covered nearly 150 major championships and 17 Ryder Cups whi…

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by Zak Failla
News
Surprising Announcement: Chris Wallace Says He's Leaving Fox News Surprising Announcement: Chris Wallace Says He's Leaving Fox News
Surprising Announcement: Chris Wallace Says He's Leaving Fox News Updated story: Chris Wallace Announces Where He's Heading After Departure From Fox News After nearly two decades with the network, news anchor Chris Wallace is leaving Fox News effective immediately. The 74-year-old Wallace made the surprising announcement in the closing moments of "Fox News Sunday" on Dec. 12. "Finally, a personal note," Wallace said. "After 18 years, this is my final 'Fox News Sunday.' It is the last time, and I say this with real sadness, we will meet like this.  "Eighteen years ago, the bosses here at Fox promised me they would never interfere with a gu…

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by Joe Lombardi
Politics
Chris Cuomo Used His Sources To Seek Info On Women Who Accused His Brother, AG Report Reveals Chris Cuomo Used His Sources To Seek Info On Women Who Accused His Brother, AG Report Reveals
Chris Cuomo Used His Sources To Seek Info On Women Who Accused His Brother, AG Report Reveals New details are emerging about the measures CNN host Chris Cuomo took while advising his brother, former Gov. Andrew Cuomo, amid the sexual harassment allegations that led to his ousting from Albany. The younger Cuomo, who previously acknowledged his role in helping his brother navigate through the scandal, reportedly used his media sources and sway in an effort to undermine the Attorney General’s investigation into the claims and get out ahead of the scandal Earlier story - 'I Was There To Listen': CNN's Chris Cuomo Breaks Silence On Brother's Scandal, Ouster. New documents released …

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by Zak Failla
Politics
Trump-Endorsed Former NY TV News Anchor Running For Arizona Governor Trump-Endorsed Former NY TV News Anchor Running For Arizona Governor
Trump-Endorsed Former NY TV News Anchor Running For Arizona Governor A former news anchor at a television station in New York is running for governor of Arizona. Kari Lake formerly worked as a new anchor for WNYT Channel 13 in Albany, New York, according to the Times Union. She also later worked as a news anchor at Fox 10 News in Phoenix. "Kari Lake, the former anchor for Fox 10 News in Phoenix, became a symbol of truth in journalism when she walked away from the mainstream media despite being number one in the ratings for more than two decades," her bio on her campaign website reads. On Tuesday, Sept. 28, Lake received an endorsement from former Pres…

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by Nicole Valinote
Obituaries
UConn Graduate From West Hartford Dies At Age 27 UConn Graduate From West Hartford Dies At Age 27
UConn Graduate From West Hartford Dies At Age 27 A University of Connecticut graduate has died at the age of 27. Jared Anil Jaquez died on Monday, Sept. 6, according to his obituary.  A GoFundMe created for Jaquez's family has received $18,862 in donations, passing its $10,000 goal. "Jared Jaquez was a person who brought joy and laughter to everyone he met and lived life to the fullest," organizers said. "Any type of donations will help Jared's family pay for the funeral services and other expenses. God bless and thank you." Jaquez, who grew up in West Hartford, graduated from William Hall High School before pursuing an undergradua…

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by Nicole Valinote
Business
Gannett-Owned Newspaper Under Fire For Inflammatory Photo Caption Gannett-Owned Newspaper Under Fire For Inflammatory Photo Caption
Gannett-Owned Newspaper Under Fire For Inflammatory Photo Caption New Jersey's third-largest newspaper has attracted some national headlines of its own over an inflammatory photo caption.  It was published by the Gannett-owned Asbury Park Press on Saturday, March 20, and deleted from the media company's website on Sunday, March 21. The offensive photo caption identified “a f–king hot nurse” administering a COVID vaccine. It also called the unidentified nurse “a total JAP,” adding racism to the already profane and misogynistic text.  In a statement on Monday, March 22, Asbury Park Press Executive Editor Paul D’Ambrosio said the caption was fixed…

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by Jon Craig
News
Reporter Who Joined WCBS-TV After Working In Connecticut Dies At Age 26 Reporter Who Joined WCBS-TV After Working In Connecticut Dies At Age 26
Reporter Who Joined Wcbs-tv After Working In Connecticut Dies At Age 26 A reporter for WCBS-TV in New York has died after a moped accident. Nina Kapur, 26, was rushed to Bellevue Hospital after the accident in New York City on Saturday, July 18, the station said. Kapur was a multimedia journalist at News 12 Connecticut from November 2017 until June 2019 before joining CBS 2. Kapur was "was known for her contagious smile and love for storytelling," WCBS said. "Finding it hard to report today, but pulling myself together because I know @ninakapur1 wouldn’t want me to fall apart," WCBS reporter John Dias wrote on Twitter. "She was a true angel on earth, and…

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by Joe Lombardi