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Recreation

Ledyard-Preston, CT
Business
'Making Waves': Great Wolf Lodge Near Foxwoods Sets Opening Date For $300M Resort 'Making Waves': Great Wolf Lodge Near Foxwoods Sets Opening Date For $300M Resort
'Making Waves': Great Wolf Lodge Near Foxwoods Sets Opening Date For $300M Resort A new indoor water park near Foxwoods Resort Casino has set a date for when families can start enjoying splash-filled adventures. Great Wolf Lodge Mashantucket, a 92,000-square-foot park on 13 acres next to Foxwoods, will open on Friday, May 23, Great Wolf Resorts said. The $300 million resort is part of a partnership with the Pequot tribe, promising year-round indoor water fun and family-friendly attractions. Foxwoods posted an Instagram video, giving a sneak peek of the park's progress on Tuesday, Jan. 14. "🌊🐺 Making waves with our newest addition!" said Foxwoods. "We're t…

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by Chris Spiker
Arlington, VA
Sports
'It's A Good Day:' President Biden Signs Bill Granting DC Control Of RFK Stadium Site 'It's A Good Day:' President Biden Signs Bill Granting DC Control Of RFK Stadium Site
'It's A Good Day:' President Biden Signs Bill Granting DC Control Of RFK Stadium Site President Joe Biden made it official on Monday afternoon, signing the Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium Campus Revitalization Act, giving DC long-term control of the federally-owned campus.  Under the bill, the District will have a 99-year lease at the site, allowing for retail, housing, and recreational developments, though it wasn't alway smooth sailing for lawmakers. "This moment is the result of years of tireless and strategic advocacy, extraordinary collaboration, and bipartisan leadership," DC Mayor Muriel Bowser said.  "We extend our gratitude to President Biden, Rep…

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by Zak Failla
Mamaroneck, NY
News
Newest Update: More Beaches In Mamaroneck Cleared To Reopen Newest Update: More Beaches In Mamaroneck Cleared To Reopen
Newest Update: More Beaches In Mamaroneck Cleared To Reopen Bring out your buckets and spades—more beaches in Westchester have been cleared to open to swimmers by county health officials.  A total of three beaches in Mamaroneck in New Rochelle were allowed to open on Friday, Aug. 16, Westchester County health officials announced.  The beaches include:  Mamaroneck:  Mamaroneck Beach & Yacht Club; Harbor Island Beach. New Rochelle: Hudson Park West Beach. The announcement follows a previous spree of beach reopenings on Tuesday, Aug. 13.  Earlier Report - Update: Heavy Rains Prompt Beach Closures In Mamaroneck W…

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by Ben Crnic
Stamford, CT
Lifestyle
Stamford Is Best Place To Live For Families In CT, New Rankings Say Stamford Is Best Place To Live For Families In CT, New Rankings Say
Stamford Is Best Place To Live For Families In CT, New Rankings Say A municipality in Connecticut made the Top 50 list of Fortune’s third annual national rankings of the Best Places To Live For Families list. The city of Stamford, located in Fairfield County, came in at No. 32 in the country by offering the best of both urban and suburban worlds, the report said. Located about an hour away from New York City by train, Stamford offers residents quiet but friendly neighborhoods and a thriving downtown full of top-notch restaurants, theaters, art galleries, shopping, a ballet company, and symphony, and plenty of music and entertainment. With 136,480 residents…

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by Kathy Reakes
Massapequa, NY
News
Free Pool Access For Summer: Hochul Launches 'Get Offline, Get Outside' Campaign At NY Parks Free Pool Access For Summer: Hochul Launches 'Get Offline, Get Outside' Campaign At NY Parks
Free Pool Access For Summer: Hochul Launches 'Get Offline, Get Outside' Campaign At NY Parks As part of an initiative to promote physical and mental health among young New Yorkers, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced that pool entry fees will be waived at state parks this summer. “Summer is here – get offline and get outside.” On Tuesday, July 2, Hochul announced that for the rest of the summer, there will be no entry fees at New York State Parks pools. It’s part of the “Get Offline, Get Outside” campaign, which encourages young people and families to prioritize their mental and physical health by taking a break from social media to enjoy recreation and social gatherings outdoors. Poo…

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by Sophie Grieser
Teaneck, NJ
Lifestyle
These North Jersey Pools Offer Day Passes To Non-Residents These North Jersey Pools Offer Day Passes To Non-Residents
These North Jersey Pools Offer Day Passes To Non-Residents Summer weather has arrived and will be sticking around for the foreseeable future. Cool off at North Jersey pools, many of which are now open for the season. Here's which ones offer day-passes to non-residents: Bogota: Day passes offered to Bergen County residents only at $15 per person. Check the website for hours. Darlington State Park, Mahwah: Bergen County adults can enter for $10 on weekends and $8 on weekdays, children are $6. Highlands Natural Pool, Ringwood: Day passes are $20 for adults, $15 for seniors, and $10 for children. Check the website for hours. Palisades Park: Open we…

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by Cecilia Levine
Rivertowns, NY
News
Update: Park Pool To Still Open On Time Despite Bathhouse Blaze In Westchester Update: Park Pool To Still Open On Time Despite Bathhouse Blaze In Westchester
Update: Park Pool To Still Open On Time Despite Bathhouse Blaze In Westchester A pool at a Westchester County park will open on schedule despite a fire that left the nearby bathhouse unusable, officials announced. The Gould Park Pool in Dobbs Ferry is scheduled to open on time during Memorial Day weekend for the 2024 season, the village's Recreation Department announced on Friday, April 26.  Earlier Report - Building Goes Up In Flames At Baseball Field In Dobbs Ferry The planned opening comes after a fire at the bathhouse on Saturday, March 30 around 8:15 p.m. that prompted a response from the Westchester County Hazmat team after flames came dangerousl…

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by Ben Crnic
Mahopac, NY
News
$23.6 Bridge Replacement Project Completed In Area $23.6 Bridge Replacement Project Completed In Area
$23.6 Bridge Replacement Project Completed In Area A $23.6 million project to replace a bridge in the Hudson Valley is now complete. The State Route 28 bridge in Ulster County over the Esopus Creek in the Hamlet of Mount Tremper has been redesigned, according to an announcement from Gov. Kathy Hochul on Wednesday, Nov. 3. "As we continue to recover from the pandemic, more and more New Yorkers and tourists are seeking outdoor activities, especially in areas like beautiful Ulster County," Hochul said. "This project maintains uninterrupted access to fishing sites, hiking trails, and other area destinations and is yet another example of pr…

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by Nicole Valinote
Lower Paxton, PA
Lifestyle
Best Places To Beat The Heat In Central PA That Aren't Amusement Parks Best Places To Beat The Heat In Central PA That Aren't Amusement Parks
Best Places To Beat The Heat In Central PA That Aren't Amusement Parks With heatwave after heatwave, the Susquehanna Valley seems to be hotter than ever this year. Most of us want to stay cool and beat the heat but many of us don't want the crowds (or the price tag) of an amusement park or resort hotel. We hear you! Here are some great spots for you to beat the heat in Central Pennsylvania. Adams Littlestown YMCA PoolFacebook Littlestown YMCA Pool Littlestown Community Pool  This YMCA has both indoor and outdoor pools. Not to mention swim classes and multiple slides. Located at: 151 E Lakeview Dr, Littlestown, PA 17340. Boiling Springs PoolFacebook- …

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by Jillian Pikora
Hartford, CT
Business
'Military Experience' Museum - With Obstacle Course - Proposed For CT 'Military Experience' Museum - With Obstacle Course - Proposed For CT
'Military Experience' Museum - With Obstacle Course - Proposed For CT A “Military Experience Museum” - complete with a military-style obstacle course - is being proposed for construction by the Berlin-Meriden line. Developers 76 Chamblerin Highway LLC and Meadow Haven Inc., are seeking to put the museum on an approximately 77-acre parcel on Chamberlin Highway. Thomas O’Rourke of Wallingford is the applicant and Joseph Carabetta of Meriden is the landowner behind the proposal. “The overall goal is to create a destination where people can become interested in military history and adventure through participation,” O’Rourke said in his application. The museum w…

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by Kristin Palpini
North Hunterdon, NJ
News
2 NJ Parks Closing 'Until Further Notice' 2 NJ Parks Closing 'Until Further Notice'
2 NJ Parks Closing 'Until Further Notice' Two New Jersey State Parks will be closing indefinitely come Monday, officials said. Voorhees State Park in Hunterdon County and Fort Mott State Park in Salem County will close on Monday so park staff can be used at other nearby parks that are seeing an uptick in visitors, the New Jersey State Park Service said. State Park officials said only that the two would be closed "until further notice." Visitors of Mott State Park were urged to visit Parvin State Park in Pittsgrove Township for swimming and camping, along with Tall Pines State Preserve in Gloucester County. Spruce Run Re…

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by Cecilia Levine
Hackensack, NJ
News
Brand New Rankings: Best Places To Live In All Of NJ Brand New Rankings: Best Places To Live In All Of NJ
Brand New Rankings: Best Places To Live In All Of NJ Niche.com has released its latest rankings of best places to live in New Jersey. Crime, quality of schools, things to do, and cost of living were among the factors used in determining the rankings.  Princeton came in at No. 1, with Princeton Junction following at No. 2. Upper Montclair was listed as the third best place to live in New Jersey, and is described as a family-friendly area with plenty of parks and great schools. Here are other top places to live in New Jersey. 4: Ridgewood 5: Mountain Lakes 6: Princeton Meadows 7. Springdale 8. Monmouth Junction 9.Westfield 10. New Prov…

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by Cecilia Levine
Massapequa, NY
Lifestyle
Nassau County Municipalities Among Best Places To Live, Brand-New Rankings Reveal Nassau County Municipalities Among Best Places To Live, Brand-New Rankings Reveal
Nassau County Municipalities Among Best Places To Live, Brand-New Rankings Reveal Long Island is well-represented in Niche’s brand-new 2020 Best Places to Live list. Crime, quality of schools, things to do, and cost of living were among the factors used in determining the rankings. Other factors are listed here. The No. 1-rated municipality to live in the New York City metropolitan area is Jericho, which is cited for its top-rated school district and rich history. You can view the entry on Jericho here. Great Neck Gardens ranks second in the metro area, with Great Neck Estates No. 3, Great Neck Plaza No. 4, Kensington No. 5 and Syosset No. 6. One other Long Island …

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by Joe Lombardi
Massapequa, NY
Lifestyle
Photos: New $6.6 Million Gaming Area Opens At Jones Beach State Park Photos: New $6.6 Million Gaming Area Opens At Jones Beach State Park
Photos: New $6.6 Million Gaming Area Opens At Jones Beach State Park With New Yorkers starved for recreation options as the state recovers from the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced the opening of a new and improved multi-million dollar gaming area at Jones Beach State Park. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced on Thursday, July 9 that $6.6 million in improvements at the park’s West Games Area have been completed and are now open to the public. Renovation features include a new mini-golf course, refurbished and new court games, new benches, tables, fencing and lighting, and additional site improvements.  New g…

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by Zak Failla
Mount Pleasant, NY
News
COVID-19: NY Orders Closures Of Playgrounds, Golf Courses, Boat Launches, Marinas COVID-19: NY Orders Closures Of Playgrounds, Golf Courses, Boat Launches, Marinas
Covid-19: NY Orders Closures Of Playgrounds, Golf Courses, Boat Launches, Marinas Playgrounds, golf courses and other recreation hubs that have provided relief from quarantine during the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis have been deemed “non-essential” and will be closed. A new order, issued on Thursday, April 9 and lasting at least until Wednesday, April 29, states that parks and other public spaces - which had been open since the outbreak began - where people could gather are being closed off to help practice social distancing protocols. Some parks and other public open spaces will remain open to provide a place for New Yorkers to get out of the house and get some …

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by Zak Failla
Trumbull-Monroe, CT
Police & Fire
Body Fluid Issue Keeps Pool Closed In Trumbull Body Fluid Issue Keeps Pool Closed In Trumbull
Body Fluid Issue Keeps Pool Closed In Trumbull As a heatwave covers the area with hot and humid air, Beach Memorial Pool in Trumbull remains closed Monday, July 22, due to a "bodily fluid incident." The incident was discovered Saturday, July 20, when a "loose fecal" matter was discovered in the pool, said the Trumbull Parks and Recreation Department. The pool was closed so it could be treated in accordance with the State of Connecticut Department of Public Health regulations to ensure the safety of swimmers, the department said. The department said that unlike solid fecal matter, loose matter contains bacteria that requires a long…

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by Kathy Reakes
Hackensack, NJ
Lifestyle
TOO HOT? These Bergen County Pools Offer Non-Resident Memberships TOO HOT? These Bergen County Pools Offer Non-Resident Memberships
TOO HOT? These Bergen County Pools Offer Non-Resident Memberships With temperatures expected to creep up to 92 degrees by Monday, a trip to the pool is feeling more and more like a necessity. Here is a list of Bergen County pools that offer non-resident memberships. Most rates vary, click hyperlinks for details. BOGOTA Swim Club: Child $10, adult $15. Summer memberships are available to Bergen County residents. Family of four is $650. DEMAREST Swim Club: Family membership is $794 for non-resident family memberships. FAIR LAWN Memorial Pool: Family membership is $325 for non-resident family memberships. GLEN ROCK Pool: Lap-swimming membe…

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by Cecilia Levine
Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ
Lifestyle
TOO HOT? These Morris County Pools Offer Memberships To Non-Residents TOO HOT? These Morris County Pools Offer Memberships To Non-Residents
TOO HOT? These Morris County Pools Offer Memberships To Non-Residents It's been a hot week -- and it's only going to get worse in July and August. Here is a list of Morris County pools that offer memberships to non-residents. Did we miss one? Email clevine@dailyvoice.com. BUTLER Stonybrook Swim Club: Family memberships for non-residents start at $365. Day passes available for kids $7 and adults $10. CHATHAM Memorial Pool: Family memberships for non-residents start at $445. CHATHAM Colony Pool Club/Lake: Family memberships for non-residents start at $650. CHESTER Area Pool: Family memberships for non-residents start at $560 with non-refundable one-time ini…

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by Cecilia Levine
White Plains, NY
Sports
Closing Date For Season Announced For Westchester County-Owned Golf Courses Closing Date For Season Announced For Westchester County-Owned Golf Courses
Closing Date For Season Announced For Westchester County-Owned Golf Courses Westchester golfers are going to need to hit the links in the coming weeks as the county prepares to shut down courses for the season. Westchester County officials announced that all county-owned courses will close for the season after play on Sunday, Dec. 30. They will remain open through the month, weather and conditions permitted. The courses set to be closed include Dunwoodie and Sprain Lake in Yonkers, Mohansic in Yorktown Heights, Saxon Woods in Scarsdale and the Hudson Hills in Ossining. Maple Moor will remain closed as a construction project continues. Officials said that the cours…

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by Zak Failla
Yonkers, NY
News
Sudden Shutdown Forces Summer Program Relocations At Sprain Ridge Pool Sudden Shutdown Forces Summer Program Relocations At Sprain Ridge Pool
Sudden Shutdown Forces Summer Program Relocations At Sprain Ridge Pool With the Sprain Ridge Pool being closed indefinitely after it was found not to be structurally sound in Yonkers, officials in Westchester have begun rescheduling events and programs that were planned for the summer season before the sudden shutdown. Earlier this week, Westchester County Executive George Latimer announced that in an attempt to reopen the pool in Yonkers before July 4 last year, contractors rushed work at the pool, which resulted in structural issues. It was originally scheduled to be opened up next week, but concerns about the pool led officials to shut it down for the summer…

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by Zak Failla
Wyckoff-Franklin Lakes, NJ
Real Estate
LOOK INSIDE: $4.6M Franklin Lakes Home Has Indoor Pool, Courtyards LOOK INSIDE: $4.6M Franklin Lakes Home Has Indoor Pool, Courtyards
Look Inside: $4.6M Franklin Lakes Home Has Indoor Pool, Courtyards A Franklin Lakes home with luxuries like an indoor swimming pool and private courtyards is on the market for $4.599 million. The Shinnecock Trail home sits on more than 3.5 acres and features custom-designed furniture, a library with more than 8,000 books, a billiards table, wet bar, a private guest wing and more. See photos above.

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by Cecilia Levine