Former UConn Star To Serve As Team USA Flag Bearer At Olympics Former UConn Star To Serve As Team USA Flag Bearer At Olympics
Former UConn Star To Serve As Team USA Flag Bearer At Olympics WNBA legend Sue Bird, a UConn alum and New York native, can add a new impressive checkmark to her already impressive resume of accomplishments. Bird, age 40, a basketball icon who hails from the hamlet of Syosset in Nassau County on Long Island has been chosen to serve as one of Team USA’s flag bearers at the Opening Ceremony of the 2021 Tokyo Olympics on Friday, July 23. Bird becomes the second American women's basketball player to carry the flag, joining now coach Dawn Staley, who carried it while a player in the 2004 Olympics. “I know this isn’t about me," Bird said in a statement. "Th…
Legal Expert Says Indictment Would Be 'Devastating' For Trump Organization Legal Expert Says Indictment Would Be 'Devastating' For Trump Organization
Legal Expert Says Indictment Would Be 'Devastating' For Trump Organization With the Trump Organization expected to face a criminal indictment this week, one of the nation’s top legal experts said that it could be "devastating" for the former president, and could potentially lead to bankruptcy for the company. Attorneys for the Trump Organization were advised that criminal charges will be filed in Manhattan as soon as Thursday, July 1, including top target, Chief Financial Officer Allen Weisselberg, and other lead members of the organization. The former president himself is not expected to be charged with anything criminal. Related story - Trump Foundation Will C…
Fairfield County Man Appears On NBC's 'American Ninja Warrior' Fairfield County Man Appears On NBC's 'American Ninja Warrior'
Fairfield County Man Appears On NBC's 'American Ninja Warrior' A Fairfield County man will take center stage on national television as he debuts on “American Ninja Warrior” on NBC. Ridgefield native will debut on the popular NBC program at 8 p.m. on Monday, June 7 to kick off Season 13 of “American Ninja Warrior,” which showcases some of the country’s most talented athletes. The man, 33-year-old Zac Palazzo of Ridgefield, known locally as the “Zac of All Trades” carpenter, has trained for years at different gyms in Fairfield County and ramped up his efforts at various ninja gyms in advance of his American Ninja Warrior debut. A self-proclaimed “supe…
High School Under Fire For Altering Yearbook Photos Of 80 Female Students High School Under Fire For Altering Yearbook Photos Of 80 Female Students
High School Under Fire For Altering Yearbook Photos Of 80 Female Students Officials at a high school in Florida are in hot water after being caught altering the yearbook photos of dozens of female students to make them appear to be showing less skin. At least 80 female students at Bartram Trail High School in St. Johns, Florida, a suburb of Jacksonville, had their photos altered, according to a report by NBC affiliate WTLV in Jacksonville, which reviewed the yearbook photos. The photos showed the students' clothing was digitally cut and pasted over what would have been exposed skin. The alterations have led to backlash from parents and rights groups who are…
Soap Opera Star's Son, Citadel Cadet Charged In Capitol Riots Soap Opera Star's Son, Citadel Cadet Charged In Capitol Riots
Soap Opera Star's Son, Citadel Cadet Charged In Capitol Riots A former Northern New Jersey high school student and Citadel cadet has been charged in the Jan. 6 riots at the U.S. Capitol. Elias Irizarry, 19, a Montclair High School graduate and a second-semester freshman at The Citadel Military College of South Carolina, was released from jail on a $25,000 bond, ABC4 reports. Irizarry's father, Vincent Irizarry, played Deimos Kiriakis on NBC's "Days of our Lives," and was nominated for a Daytime Emmy Award in 1985 and 2002. He won in 2009. Irizarry and another South Carolina man, Elliot Bishai, were identified via social media posts, surveil…
COVID-19: This Is When Children Can Start Getting The Vaccine, Fauci Says COVID-19: This Is When Children Can Start Getting The Vaccine, Fauci Says
Covid-19: This Is When Children Can Start Getting The Vaccine, Fauci Says An estimated timeline for when children and teens will be able to get COVID-19 vaccinated was recently laid out by Dr. Anthony Fauci. Some of the youngest children won’t be vaccinated until 2022. On Sunday, Feb. 28, Fauci, head of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, said that high school students could begin receiving the vaccine in the fall. Younger children, he said, will likely have to wait until early next year. During an interview on NBC’s “Meet the Press” Fauci said that more research needs to be done to make sure the available COVID-19 vaccines are safe for…
COVID-19: First CT Resident Diagnosed With South African Variant COVID-19: First CT Resident Diagnosed With South African Variant
Covid-19: First CT Resident Diagnosed With South African Variant A Connecticut resident is being treated in New York City after being diagnosed with the South African strain of COVID-19. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo and Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont made the announcement on Monday afternoon, Feb. 15, noting the person was transferred from Connecticut to a hospital in New York after the diagnosis. The South African variant, like the highly contagious United Kingdom strain, contains a mutation called N501Y which is believed to make it more contagious than older variants.  Dr. Anthony Fauci, appearing Sunday, Feb. 14 on NBC's "Meet the Press," warned that…
NBC New York Reporter Katherine Creag Dies Suddenly At 47 NBC New York Reporter Katherine Creag Dies Suddenly At 47
NBC New York Reporter Katherine Creag Dies Suddenly At 47 A popular NBC New York reporter has died at age 47, the station announced. Katherine Creag, who was working as recently as Wednesday, Feb. 10, died unexpectedly later that night from unknown causes. 

“For 10 years Kat was one of our cornerstones, always willing to help in any situation, whether it was a colleague in need of a shift that needed to be covered,” WNBC’s Vice President of news, Amy Morris, said in an email to the staff this week. “She was thoughtful, funny, and relentless. And even on the toughest days, she was a bright light, quick with a kind word and a smile.” Born in the…
First Presidential Debate Tonight: When, Where To Watch First Presidential Debate Tonight: When, Where To Watch
First Presidential Debate Tonight: When, Where To Watch Tonight, Tuesday, Sept. 29, is the first presidential debate between incumbent Republican Donald Trump and Democrat challenger Joe Biden. The debate will be held in Cleveland and Fox news program host Chris Wallace will be the moderator. The event will begin at 9 p.m. and will last for about 90 minutes without commercial breaks. Topics for tonight’s debate include the Supreme Court, COVID-19, economy, race and violence in America, and election integrity, according to the Commission on Presidential Debates. There are two other debates scheduled for Oct. 15 and 22. On Oct. 7, the vice-pr…
Report: Greenwich HS Grad Matt Lauer Puts Mansion On Market For $43.99M Report: Greenwich HS Grad Matt Lauer Puts Mansion On Market For $43.99M
Report: Greenwich HS Grad Matt Lauer Puts Mansion On Market For $43.99M Have a spare $44 million laying around? If so, you could be the latest to live in Matt Lauer’s Hamptons mansion. The former NBC "TODAY" show anchor, who was ousted following a sexual misconduct investigation into his alleged actions, listed “Strongheart Manor,” which he used to frequent with ex-wife Annette Roque, for $43.99 million. He attempted to sell the home last summer for a similar price. Lauer purchased the 6.3-acre North Haven property from actor Richard Gere for $36.5 million more than four years ago, where it sits on Actors Colony Road north of Sag Harbor and across the Peconic …
COVID-19: Belmont Stakes To Be Held At Later Date, Without Fans COVID-19: Belmont Stakes To Be Held At Later Date, Without Fans
Covid-19: Belmont Stakes To Be Held At Later Date, Without Fans The Belmont Stakes will have a new look this year, as they are run at a later date, and without a crowd for the first time in history. The 152nd running of the $1 million Belmont Stakes will be held on Saturday, June 20 at Belmont Park with fans staying home due to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The race will be aired live on NBC and is expected to draw massive ratings for the network, as the nation is starved for sport and entertainment options due to the COVID-19 outbreak. Coverage for the Belmont Stakes will kick off at 3 p.m. on June 20. "June Saturdays at Belmont Park al…
Pastor Has Bitter Butter Battle With Al Roker In Thanksgiving Day Parade Pastor Has Bitter Butter Battle With Al Roker In Thanksgiving Day Parade
Pastor Has Bitter Butter Battle With Al Roker In Thanksgiving Day Parade A pastor from the area now known as the “Butter Man,” had a nationally televised friendly feud with Al Roker during the Thanksgiving Day parade that melted the hearts of Americans. Donny Willis, a pastor at the Westchester Church in Valhalla, dressed as a stick of butter and marching in the parade along with other breakfast foods, stole the spotlight during a brief encounter with Roker, who hit the streets for NBC during the event. Laughing as Willis bumped into him, Roker yelled, “Get out of here, you butter!” while giving him a playful shove.  Willis responded by shouting “Happy butter …