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Yankees Fans Struck By Lightning While Leaving Spring Training Game
Two Yankees fans were struck by lightning while leaving a spring training game.
The incident took in Tampa, Florida, around 3:45 p.m., Saturday, April 2, said Vanessa Nettingham, of the Tampa Police.
The strike occurred when the two were walking in the parking lot of the Raymond James Stadium across from George M. Steinbrenner Field, Nettingham said.
The couple, who were unidentified, were leaving early from the Yankees and Atlanta Braves game after it ended in the sixth inning due to a thunderstorm in the area, she added.
The man, in his 60s, and the woman, in her 20s, were transpor…
Covid-19: These States Giving Away Guns, Trucks, Pot As Incentives To Get Vaccinated
Some states are getting creative as they look to incentivize Americans to go out and get the COVID-19 vaccine.
Across the country, states are offering lottery tickets, free drinks, vacations, custom weapons, scholarships, and even marijuana as the race continues to meet President Joe Biden’s promise of getting 70 percent of adults at least partially vaccinated by Independence Day.
In Connecticut, the state’s Restaurant Association is partnering with Gov. Ned Lamont to launch its #CTDrinksOnUs campaign, where participating restaurants provide complimentary drinks to vaccinated patrons.
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Zachary Schwartz Of Brewster, Passionate Baseball Player, Dies At 14
Zachary Harrison Schwartz, of Brewster, who loved the game of baseball as well as other sports, died Sunday, Sept. 1 at age 14.
Zachary who was known as "Z" to his family and friends, fought a "courageous battle against leukemia," according to his obituary.
He was born May 28, 2005, in Danbury, the son of Marc and Joelle (West) Schwartz. He attended Brewster Schools.
Zach was athletic and loved school, the obituary noted, adding that "he was a great teammate to have, playing basketball, football and baseball on the local teams. He truly loved the game of baseball and his Brewster Bombers t…
