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Albany, NY
News
Delta Pilot Apprehended After Federal Agents Storm Cockpit Following Landing
Passengers on a Delta flight found themselves at the center of an unexpected federal law enforcement operation, as agents swarmed the cockpit and removed the co-pilot in handcuffs while stunned travelers looked on. Delta Flight 2809, a Boeing 757-300 which departed from Minneapolis, had just landed at San Francisco International Airport on Saturday night, July 26 when, according to multiple accounts, a group of at least 10 federal agents boarded the aircraft. Some wore badges identifying them as Department of Homeland Security personnel, according to the San Francisco Chronicle. A p…
Towson, MD
Business
Baltimore Hot Spot Earns James Beard Nomination For Beverage Brilliance
A standout Baltimore restaurant is once again putting Maryland on the national culinary map. Charleston, the award-winning eatery in Baltimore’s Harbor East, has been named a 2025 finalist for a prestigious James Beard Award in the category of “Outstanding Wine and Other Beverages Program,” officials announced. The nomination celebrates Charleston’s expertly curated wine and beverage offerings — placing the restaurant among just five finalists nationwide. Google Maps street view Other nominees include Bar Brava in Minneapolis, Campo at Los Poblanos in New Mexico, MARCH in Hous…
Arlington, VA
News
Delta Flight Has Near Miss With Air Force Jet After Takeoff From Reagan National
A Delta Air Lines flight had a near miss with a US Air Force jet shortly after taking off from Reagan National Airport. The incident occurred Friday afternoon, March 28, near Reagan National in Arlington County, Virginia. Both aircraft continued safely to their destinations, authorities said. Delta Flight 2983, an Airbus A319, departed Reagan National at about 3:15 p.m. Eastern Time en route to Minneapolis, according to the Federal Aviation Administration. At the time, four US Air Force T-38 Talon jets were conducting maneuvers nearby, preparing for a flyover at Arlington National Cemeter…
Hempstead, NY
News
Update: 19 Injured After Delta Plane Traveling From US Flips In Toronto Crash
This story has been updated. A Delta Air Lines plane with 80 aboard that departed from the US ended up upside down after crashing at Toronto's Pearson International Airport, injuring 19 people, according to reports. The incident happened just before 3 p.m. Monday, Feb. 18. The flight had taken off a short time earlier from Minneapolis. Videos posted on social media showed passengers being freed from the plane after the incident on the snow-covered ground. The plane reportedly lost its wings after the crash. "Emergency teams are responding," Pearson Airport said on social media. "All…
Quincy, MA
Sports
Gillette Stadium Ranks Among 'Dirtiest' In Nation, Survey Says
There's not a lot for Patriots fans to celebrate this season unless you consider having one of the dirtiest stadiums something to cheer about. A recent survey found that Gillette Stadium ranks as the fourth least-clean pro-sports arena in the country. Betsperts.com scoured Yelp reviews to find which stadium had the most complaints about dirty or unsanitary conditions. Just under 3 percent of Gillette's reviews met that criteria, according to the survey. RingCentral Coliseum in Oakland, Calif. (Athletics), FedExField in Maryland (Commanders), and the Wells Fargo Center in Philade…
Springfield, MA
Police & Fire
Nearly A Dozen Police Have Left City Department Amid National Wave Of Quitting Cops
About 10 police officers have departed from a Western Massachusetts city following "defund the police" budget cuts over the summer. And another 11 officers have put in an application for employment in other departments. The exodus marks a problem with morale at the Northampton Police Department in the wake of calls to “defund the police,” subsequent budget cuts, and protests against law enforcement, Chief Jody Kasper told MassLive. Cuts were announced in June when city officials were hammering out the annual budget. The police department’s proposed $6.7 million budget was reduced by 10 p…
Stamford, CT
News
Hundreds Attend Stamford Protest That Includes Eight-Minute Kneel Of Silence For George Floyd
Hundreds gathered in Stamford to protest police-involved deaths, including the George Floyd incident in Minneapolis. A crowd of several began the protest on Sunday, May 31 at the Stamford Police Headquarters. (See photo above.) Stamford Police Chief Tim Shaw was given an opportunity to speak and participated in an eight-minute kneel of silence to respect the memory of George Floyd. Related story: Most CT Roadways Reopen After Closures Caused By Protests “Police brutality against people of color has gone on far too long in our country," Stamford Mayor David M…
Rutherford, NJ
Police & Fire
Assailant Hits Woman In Head With Can At MetLife College Football Game
A woman was hospitalized after being hit in the head with an aluminum can thrown by someone Saturday in the parking lot outside MetLife Stadium. State police were searching for the person responsible while an EMS unit treated the 23-year-old victim before taking her to Hudson Regional Hospital in Secaucus around 1 p.m., NJSP Trooper Alejandro Goez said. Her injuries weren't considered serious, he said. The assault occurred outside the 61st annual Division III rivalry match known as the Cortaca Jug between the SUNY Cortland Red Dragons (8-1) and the Ithaca College Bombers (7-2). Once dubbe…
Mount Pleasant, NY
Sports
One Shining Moment? Westchester's Ty Jerome, Virginia Playing For First-Ever NCAA Title
It’s one-to-go for a former Westchester County high school basketball standout who will help lead top-seeded Virginia into the finals of the NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Tournament on Monday night, April 8. Ty Jerome, who honed his craft as a star at Iona Prep in New Rochelle, will have his shot at cutting down the nets as the Cavaliers face the third-seeded Texas Tech in the NCAA Final. Just one year removed from becoming the first ever top-seed to lose to a 16-seed in the first round of the tournament, Jerome and Virginia will take on Texas Tech at 9 p.m. at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minne…
