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Burglary, Vandalism Reported At Shippensburg Memorial Park Maintenance Building: Police Burglary, Vandalism Reported At Shippensburg Memorial Park Maintenance Building: Police
Burglary, Vandalism Reported At Shippensburg Memorial Park Maintenance Building: Police A burglary and vandalism incident at Memorial Park in Shippensburg, Franklin County, is under investigation, Shippensburg Police announced Monday, Dec. 2. The Parks and Recreation Maintenance building at 21 Park Place was broken into sometime between Saturday, Nov. 30, and Sunday, Dec. 1, 2024, authorities said. Items were stolen from the building, and the men's bathroom was destroyed with a bat, police stated in the release. Shippensburg Police are asking the public for help in solving this crime. Anyone with information is urged to submit a tip through Crimewatch or call 717-532-7361.
Meet Jerry From 'Parks And Recreation' In Ridgewood Meet Jerry From 'Parks And Recreation' In Ridgewood
Meet Jerry From 'Parks And Recreation' In Ridgewood Jerry/Garry/Terry/Barry/Larry Gergich is making the trek from Pawnee to Bergen County. Jim O'Heir, who played the hard-luck character on the acclaimed sitcom "Parks and Recreation," is signing copies of his new book "Welcome to Pawnee: Stories of Friendship, Waffles, and Parks and Recreation," at Bookends in Ridgewood on Thursday, Nov. 21 at 6 p.m. O'Heir takes people behind the scenes of the show, featuring never-before-told stories and interviews with the cast, including Chris Pratt, Retta and Rob Lowe, and tales of epic dance-offs in the hair and makeup trailers to iconic birthday partie…
$385.15M 2025 Capital Budget Proposed In Westchester: Here's Where Funding Will Go $385.15M 2025 Capital Budget Proposed In Westchester: Here's Where Funding Will Go
$385.15M 2025 Capital Budget Proposed In Westchester: Here's Where Funding Will Go Westchester County Executive George Latimer has released the details of his proposed 2025 Capital Budget, which requests over $385 million in new appropriations.  The proposed budget, announced by Latimer on Tuesday, Oct. 15, includes $385.15 million in investments in affordable housing, roads and bridges, sewer and water systems, flood mitigation, electric vehicle infrastructure, and parks and recreation.  According to Latimer, the budget reflects the work his administration has done to "strengthen public services and modernize infrastructure across Westchester County."  "T…
Former CT Resident Gets Star On Walk Of Fame: 'The Office' Producer Michael Schur Honored Former CT Resident Gets Star On Walk Of Fame: 'The Office' Producer Michael Schur Honored
Former CT Resident Gets Star On Walk Of Fame: 'The Office' Producer Michael Schur Honored If you've ever caught yourself watching countless episodes of shows like "The Office" and "Parks and Recreation," you have former Connecticut resident Michael Schur to thank, who will soon be immortalized on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.  Schur, who has produced or co-created several popular television shows such as "The Office," is among the latest group of entertainment professionals who have been chosen to have their names etched on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce announced on Monday, June 26.  Born in Michigan in 1975, Schur and his family…
Mass-Born Marvel Maestro, Producer Gets Star Hollywood On Walk Of Fame Mass-Born Marvel Maestro, Producer Gets Star Hollywood On Walk Of Fame
Mass-Born Marvel Maestro, Producer Gets Star Hollywood On Walk Of Fame The Hollywood Walk of Fame is expanding its list of honorees, and one Massachusetts native with a superhero-studded resume made the cut.  Kevin Feige, the producer behind every Marvel Cinematic Universe movie since Iron Man, was among the newest batch of Hollywood Walk of Fame honorees announced on Monday, June 26 by the Walk of Fame Selection Panel of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce. Feige, who is also the president of Marvel Studios, was born in Boston in 1973 and started his Marvel career in 2000 with "X-Men," according to Rotton Tomatoes. The newly-minted Walk of Fame honoree is kno…
'Parks And Rec' Star Helen Slayton-Hughes Of NJ Dies, 92 'Parks And Rec' Star Helen Slayton-Hughes Of NJ Dies, 92
'Parks And Rec' Star Helen Slayton-Hughes Of NJ Dies, 92 "Parks and Recreation" star and New Jersey native Helen Slayton-Hughes died on Wednesday, Dec. 7. She was 92. Slayton-Hughes, who has ties to Glen Ridge, was known for her role as Ethel Beavers on the NBC show. “To the friends and fans of our beloved Helen, Helen passed away last night,” her family announced on her Facebook page. “Her pain has ended but her fierce spirit lives on.” Slayton-Hughes appeared in dozens of television shows and movies, including "New Girl" as Mrs. Raws, "Pretty Little Liars" as Mrs. Potter, "Malcom in the Middle" as Nana, and more. "She was such …
Park Somewhere Else: Limited Access To Public Playground In Port Chester Until Further Notice Park Somewhere Else: Limited Access To Public Playground In Port Chester Until Further Notice
Park Somewhere Else: Limited Access To Public Playground In Port Chester Until Further Notice A popular playground in Westchester County will soon have limited access due to construction work.  On Monday, Oct. 24, the parking lot for Abendroth Park in Port Chester will begin to be paved, which could limit or completely block access, according to town officials.  Any visitors will have to park on surrounding streets until further notice in order to visit the park, which features a playground, pavilion area, dog park, and athletic field, officials said.  Officials said the paving work should not take long, as the town's Department of Public Works has already prepared t…
Police Investigating After Racist Graffiti Found At Westport Basketball Courts Police Investigating After Racist Graffiti Found At Westport Basketball Courts
Police Investigating After Racist Graffiti Found At Westport Basketball Courts An investigation is underway after racist graffiti was found on a Fairfield County town's basketball courts. Parks and Recreation employees discovered the graffiti on the basketball courts at Compo Beach in Westport on the evening of Tuesday, July 26, officials announced. The employees contacted the Westport Police Department, and officers responded and opened an investigation into the incident, according to the report. The graffiti was removed, and the basketball courts were cleaned and opened as of 7 a.m. on Wednesday, July 27, officials said. “In my short term in office, I have repeate…
This Fairfield County Locale Ranks Among Best Places To Raise A Family, Report Says This Fairfield County Locale Ranks Among Best Places To Raise A Family, Report Says
This Fairfield County Locale Ranks Among Best Places To Raise A Family, Report Says A Fairfield County city is one of the best places to raise a family in the United States, according to a new report. Bridgeport ranked second in a list of the 15 "Best Places to Raise a Family," which was created by Rocket Homes and BestPlaces.net and published on Saturday, Feb. 5. The ranking was created based on a variety of criteria, including school ratings, percent of households with children, number of parks and green spaces, crime rate, and more. Researchers reported that Bridgeport ranks higher than 99 percent of the United States when it comes to kid-friendly amenities. …
130 Acres Of Open Space Added To State Park In Hudson Valley 130 Acres Of Open Space Added To State Park In Hudson Valley
130 Acres Of Open Space Added To State Park In Hudson Valley State officials have announced the addition of 130 acres of open space to Sterling Forest State Park in the Hudson Valley. The park is located in the Ramapo Mountains in Orange County. The new property was part of the former Greenwood Forest Farms, an early 1900s resort considered to be the first resort community for Black New Yorkers, officials said.  Officials said the property was purchased with $364,000 from the Environmental Protection Fund. "New York remains committed to protecting valued open spaces for wildlife and New Yorkers alike," Hochul said in a statement. "Throughout t…
Ben Stiller Show 'Severance' Filming In Westchester Brings Stars To Area Ben Stiller Show 'Severance' Filming In Westchester Brings Stars To Area
Ben Stiller Show 'Severance' Filming In Westchester Brings Stars To Area Star watchers in Westchester may have gotten a glimpse of several top-tier actors who are currently filming an Apple TV+ show in the area. On Tuesday, May 18, stars were in Yonkers working on Ben Stiller's new series, "Severance," which features Adam Scott, Patricia Arquette, John Turturro, and Christopher Walken. The premise behind the series focuses on employees including Scott of "Parks and Recreation" and "Big Little Lies" fame at Lumen Industries, a company that’s looking to take work-life balance to a new level, according to Deadline. Scott will play the lead role of Mark, an employ…
COVID-19: Alert Issued After Visitor At Northern Westchester Town Pool Complex Tests Positive COVID-19: Alert Issued After Visitor At Northern Westchester Town Pool Complex Tests Positive
Covid-19: Alert Issued After Visitor At Northern Westchester Town Pool Complex Tests Positive An alert has been issued after it was determined a visitor to a public pool complex in Westchester tested positive for COVID-19. The advisory, sent by the Town of Lewisboro on Wednesday, July 29, said the person's last visit to the town pool complex was late on Sunday afternoon, July 26. "The Town of Lewisboro Parks and Recreation Department Staff reported it immediately to the Westchester County Health Department and we have been in contact with the patron. We have confirmed that the patron is working with the WCHD contact tracers right now," Dana Mayclim, Lewisboro's superinten…
When Nature Calls: Restrooms Have Reopened In These NJ Parks When Nature Calls: Restrooms Have Reopened In These NJ Parks
When Nature Calls: Restrooms Have Reopened In These NJ Parks New Jersey's park service has begun reopening restrooms. The restrooms below have been reopened while rest will begin reopening next week. Masks must be worn inside of the restrooms. Some county and municipal parks have begun reopening their restrooms, too.  ** ALSO SEE: These NJ Parks Reached Capacity This Weekend ** The following are open from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily, with the exception of Island Beach State Park’s restroom, which is open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Liberty State Park’s restroom which is open from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Allaire State Park: Main Parking lot restroom…
NJ County Hit Hardest By Coronavirus Reopening Parks, Golf Courses Saturday NJ County Hit Hardest By Coronavirus Reopening Parks, Golf Courses Saturday
NJ County Hit Hardest By Coronavirus Reopening Parks, Golf Courses Saturday Bergen County -- the New Jersey county hardest-hit by coronavirus -- will be reopening parks and golf courses Saturday morning, officials said. Gov. Phil Murphy on Wednesday gave county officials the green light to reopen their parks and golf courses if they so choose, as the state's parks and golf courses would reopen at sunrise Saturday. Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco, who was among the first officials in the state to move toward a lockdown, is taking Murphy up on his offer. As of Thursday morning, there were 15,446 coronavirus cases including 1,057 deaths reported in Bergen County.…
COVID-19: Westchester Faces 'Serious Fiscal Crisis,' County Executive Says COVID-19: Westchester Faces 'Serious Fiscal Crisis,' County Executive Says
Covid-19: Westchester Faces 'Serious Fiscal Crisis,' County Executive Says Westchester’s finances are in “freefall,” as the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has now lasted more than a month and a half, County Executive George Latimer said. Due to the pandemic, the county’s traditional sources of revenue “hang in a field of unknowns,” which has impacted residents and businesses that are suffering financially, Latimer said. “The greatest priority of Westchester County government is the care of the almost one million people who live here during this unprecedented pandemic,” he said. “But, that care comes with a massive price tag as we address the outbreak o…
Detail At Park In Stamford Finds Illegal Activity Detail At Park In Stamford Finds Illegal Activity
Detail At Park In Stamford Finds Illegal Activity After receiving numerous complaints from residents of drug dealing, alcohol use and other problems at Lione Park, the Stamford Police conducted a "Quality of Life," enforcement detail at the park. Nine officers with the department's patrol division conducted the operation Thursday in an effort to curb the illegal activity that also included public urination, unruliness and parking issues, and to let the public know it won't be tolerated, said Capt. Diedrich Hohn. During the operation officers issued 33 infraction summonses for offenses ranging from drug and alcohol sales to runnin…
Woman Hits Officer, Parks Worker After Skipping Cab Fare, Westport PD Says Woman Hits Officer, Parks Worker After Skipping Cab Fare, Westport PD Says
Woman Hits Officer, Parks Worker After Skipping Cab Fare, Westport PD Says Police were taken on a wild ride after a woman allegedly drove into a Westport town employee, failed to pay a cab driver and struck a police officer with her car door while he was trying to assist him, according to a Westport police report released this week. Officers from the Westport Police Department were dispatched to Compo Beach at approximately 1:30 p.m. on Sunday afternoon, where there were reports of a woman - later identified as Middletown resident Jacqueline Bracht, 34 - who was driving the wrong way on Soundview Drive and struck a Parks and Recreation employee in the leg as he was…
30 Roads Completely Shut Down During Second Nor'easter, Wilton PD Says 30 Roads Completely Shut Down During Second Nor'easter, Wilton PD Says
30 Roads Completely Shut Down During Second Nor'easter, Wilton PD Says As snow is falling again, the Wilton Police Department is reporting that at the height of the March 7 and 8 Nor'easter, the second Nor'easter to hit the area in a 10-day span, 30 roads were closed. During the storm, the department responded to 211 calls for service, including four for traffic accidents and 141 calls related to road conditions such as downed trees and utility wires, the department reported. In total, 192 separate locations were identified on more than 100 roads with either downed trees or wires. At the height of the storm, more than 30 roads were completely closed, police s…