School Speech Therapist Katja Krumpelbeck Of Greenwich Dies At 33 School Speech Therapist Katja Krumpelbeck Of Greenwich Dies At 33
School Speech Therapist Katja Krumpelbeck Of Greenwich Dies At 33 Katja M. Krumpelbeck, a school speech therapist, of Greenwich, died Monday, July 22 with family members by her side. She was 33. A beloved daughter, sister, cousin, aunt, Godmother, and friend, she was born on Sept.17, 1985 in Greenwich to Karin and John Krumpelbeck of Stamford. Krumpelbeck worked as a speech and cognitive disorders therapist for the New York City school system.  She loved helping all people and especially enjoyed working with children, said the obituary. Krumpelbeck loved New York City, Broadway shows, all kinds of music, Cape Cod, fine art, and nature. She lov…
Shivaun Mahony Of Westport, Adventurer, Traveler, Dies Of Breast Cancer Shivaun Mahony Of Westport, Adventurer, Traveler, Dies Of Breast Cancer
Shivaun Mahony Of Westport, Adventurer, Traveler, Dies Of Breast Cancer Shivaun Mahony of Westport being remembered as a traveler and adventurer died in July of breast cancer at age 64. A mother, sister, aunt, and friend to many, Mahony spent most of her life in Westport, California and New York City, according to the obituary. She loved to travel and loved adventures. She was a longtime student of the Diamond Approach, a contemporary spiritual path of human realization and development. She joined an ongoing group in New York City in 2002 and began studying with the founder of the teaching, A.H. Almaas, in 2011.  Mahony was a cherished member of the Diam…
Here's The Worst Time To Travel During July 4th Holiday, New Report Says Here's The Worst Time To Travel During July 4th Holiday, New Report Says
Here's The Worst Time To Travel During July 4th Holiday, New Report Says Fourth of July weekend is undoubtedly known as one of the busiest travel times of the year. In fact, this year’s Fourth of July travel volume is expected to rise 4.1 percent over last year’s, with an extra 1.9 million people planning to embark on a road trip. “As Independence Day approaches, it’s time for the much-loved family road trip and this year will be one for the record books, with more Americans than ever planning vacations,” said Paula Twidale, vice president of AAA Travel. “This holiday builds on the strong travel demand seen for Memorial Day, and with schools now out of session a…
Memorial Day Weekend Will Bring Big Change In Temperatures Memorial Day Weekend Will Bring Big Change In Temperatures
Memorial Day Weekend Will Bring Big Change In Temperatures Memorial Day weekend marks the unofficial start of summer. So it's appropriate that for one of the few times this entire spring, we will see some truly summer-like temperatures. Here' what to expect through Memorial Day. Friday, May 24: Ideal travel conditions on getaway day will feature sunny skies, comfortable temperatures with a high temperature in the low 70s. It will be breezy with winds up to 20 miles per hour. Saturday, May 25: It will be clear overnight but we'll see increasing clouds during the day and a chance of showers and thunderstorms at night. The high temperature will agai…
All-Time High? Here's How Many Americans Are Expected To Travel Over Memorial Day Weekend All-Time High? Here's How Many Americans Are Expected To Travel Over Memorial Day Weekend
All-Time High? Here's How Many Americans Are Expected To Travel Over Memorial Day Weekend Memorial Day marks the unofficial start of summer, and a near record-breaking number of Americans are expected to hit the road to kick it off this year, according to AAA. Nearly 43 million Americans are expected to mark the unofficial start of summer on a high note with a Memorial Day weekend jaunt, making it the second most traveled since AAA began tracking travelers in 2000, only behind 2005. In total, an additional 1.5 million more people are expected to travel this year on roads, rails, and runways, AAA announced, a 3.6 percent increase from last year’s holiday. According to AAA, 37.6…
Here's Where You Can Find Most, Least Sexy Accents Across US Here's Where You Can Find Most, Least Sexy Accents Across US
Here's Where You Can Find Most, Least Sexy Accents Across US You can pat yourself on the back and not hide in shame if "Y'all" is a word likely to come out of your mouth. In fact, Texan and southern drawls were voted as the most attractive accent in the nation in a new survey of 1.5 million social media followers of travel company Big 7. But if you come from "Lawnguyland," you might want to get to work on covering up what was voted as the "least sexy accent." In fact, that famous dialect came in dead last at No. 50 in the survey, finishing behind No. 49 New Joisey -- oops, New Jersey. Technically, two New York City boroughs - Brooklyn and Queens - …
Rooftop Infinity Pool, Observation Deck To Open At JFK Airport Rooftop Infinity Pool, Observation Deck To Open At JFK Airport
Rooftop Infinity Pool, Observation Deck To Open At JFK Airport If you needed a reason to stop flying out of Newark, check out the infinity pool, bar and observation deck coming to  John F. Kennedy International Airport. The new amenities will debut May 15 on top of the airport's new 512-room TWA Hotel and stay open all year long.  The 63-by-20 foot pool and the 10,000-square-foot observation deck overlook 4L/22R, one of the airport's largest runways, with views all the way to Jamaica Bay. Inspired by the infinity edge pool at the Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc in Cap d’Antibes, France, the swimming spot has a beach entry and underwater seating, becoming a "po…
March Roars In Like A Lion: Get Set For 1-2-3 Punch Of Storms March Roars In Like A Lion: Get Set For 1-2-3 Punch Of Storms
March Roars In Like A Lion: Get Set For 1-2-3 Punch Of Storms The light snow that ushered in the first day of March on Friday morning caused slippery travel and delayed school starts. But it was just a preview of coming attractions with three -- yes, three -- more storms expected the next three days. Did we mention yet that March has come roaring in like a lion? After a cloudy day Friday with a high temperature in the upper 30s, another round of snow moves in after 1 a.m. Saturday, March 2. Expect at least 1 to 3 inches of snowfall before the snow tapers off around 10 a.m. Saturday. Saturday's high temperature will climb to nearly 40 with wind…
High Wind Warning: Gusts Near 60 MPH Expected To Blow Down Trees, Power Lines High Wind Warning: Gusts Near 60 MPH Expected To Blow Down Trees, Power Lines
High Wind Warning: Gusts Near 60 MPH Expected To Blow Down Trees, Power Lines This story has been updated. The heavy rain on the front end of the storm sweeping through the area will taper off early Sunday afternoon, Feb. 24. But don't let that fool you. The most damaging part of the storm will be Sunday night through late in the afternoon on Monday, Feb. 25 as strong winds will become the story.  Winds of 25-35 mph may gust up to close to 60 mph. (See first image above.) A High Wind Warning will be in effect for the entire region from 10 p.m. Sunday until 6 p.m. Monday. (See second image above.) Winds of this magnitude will bring down trees, large tree limbs…
Gas Demand Hits Lowest Level in Nearly Two Years, Lowering Cost Gas Demand Hits Lowest Level in Nearly Two Years, Lowering Cost
Gas Demand Hits Lowest Level in Nearly Two Years, Lowering Cost Prices at the pump continue to plummet for motorists, as the gasoline demand hits its lowest level in nearly two years, AAA announced. Nationally, the average motorist is paying $2.23 per gallon, down from $2.49 a year ago and down 19 cents from a month ago. The price drop comes despite a record number of travelers throughout the country during the holiday season. According to AAA, the average price per gallon has dropped each week for more than three months. Officials cited supply and demand for the decreasing prices. “As the global crude market continues to be oversupplied, oil prices ar…
Connecticut Uber, Lyft Drivers Go On Strike Connecticut Uber, Lyft Drivers Go On Strike
Connecticut Uber, Lyft Drivers Go On Strike Travelers in Connecticut may have a hard time catching a ride during the busy pre-Christmas travel days as Uber and Lyft drivers have launched a statewide strike. On Friday, Dec. 21, the drivers are conducting a coordinated strike from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. over wage discrepancies. According to the drivers, the customers are paying the same price, but the shares for the drivers have been decreased. According to reports, Uber recently adjusted how it pays its drivers several weeks ago. The drivers make more per minute, but the rate they’re paid per mile dropped from 82 cents to 65 cents. Hundre…
Powerful Pre-Christmas Storm With Downpours, Gusty Winds Could Bring Up To 3 Inches Of Rainfall Powerful Pre-Christmas Storm With Downpours, Gusty Winds Could Bring Up To 3 Inches Of Rainfall
Powerful Pre-Christmas Storm With Downpours, Gusty Winds Could Bring Up To 3 Inches Of Rainfall A powerful storm will slam the area just as thousands hit the highways for pre-Christmas travel. Heavy rain, strong gusty winds, coastal flooding is expected from Thursday night through the day on Friday.  Widespread 2 to 3 inches of rain is likely with locally higher amounts possible which can lead to flooding, according to the National Weather Service. Coastal flooding is also a threat. A Flash Flood Watch is in effect from 1 a.m. Friday, Dec. 21 until 1 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 22 for the entire region. (See first image above.) A Wind Advisory is in effect for areas south of I-287…