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'Largest Piece Of Mars On Earth' Sells For $5.3M At NYC Auction 'Largest Piece Of Mars On Earth' Sells For $5.3M At NYC Auction
'Largest Piece Of Mars On Earth' Sells For $5.3M At NYC Auction A massive meteorite called the "largest piece of Mars on Earth" was sold for millions of dollars at a New York City auction. A bidder won the 55-pound space rock for $5,296,000 on Wednesday, July 16, according to Sotheby's. The "Red Planet" relic measures more than 14 inches and is about 70% larger than the next biggest Martian meteorite ever found on Earth. Sotheby's said a large asteroid strike ejected the rock from Mars and traveled 140 million miles through space. On Thursday, Nov. 16, 2023, the meteorite slammed into the Sahara Desert, crash-landing in Niger's remote Agadez R…

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by Chris Spiker
Sports
University Of New Haven Joins Long Island, Wagner In NEC As Part Of NCAA D-I Move University Of New Haven Joins Long Island, Wagner In NEC As Part Of NCAA D-I Move
University Of New Haven Joins Long Island, Wagner In NEC As Part Of NCAA D-I Move The University of New Haven is taking a huge step up in sports and competing at the level of the UConn Huskies. The Chargers will officially elevate their programs to NCAA Division I. New Haven will become the 10th full-time member of the Northeast Conference on Tuesday, July 1. The move was announced on Tuesday, May 6, by NEC commissioner Noreen Morris and university president Jens Frederiksen. Despite its name, the college has its main campus in West Haven and a satellite campus in Orange. The private university will be the seventh Connecticut school at the NCAA's top leve…

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by Chris Spiker
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Via Garibaldi Hailed As 'Hidden Gem' In Westchester Via Garibaldi Hailed As 'Hidden Gem' In Westchester
Via Garibaldi Hailed As 'Hidden Gem' In Westchester Whether you’re in the mood for a fresh wood-fired pizza, a hearty pasta dish or anything in between, the chefs at Via Garibaldi in White Plains specialize in all things Italian. Located at 1 North Broadway, Via Garibaldi offers modern twists on many of the most traditional Italian dishes as well as a wide selection of wines imported from Tuscany, Luguria and Sicily. On the menu, you’ll find classic appetizers like calamari, antipasti and prosciutto-rolled shrimp. Traditional pasta options include linguini with clams, lobster ravioli, grilled chicken rigatoni and more. Guests can also choos…

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by Valerie Musson