NEW YORK CITY — New York City has a clear-as-day solution to reducing traffic deaths: become more like Hoboken. Or so say members of 10 community boards — and counting — across the city that have recently passed resolutions in support of universal “daylighting,” the elimination of all parking spaces near intersections to improve visibility. …
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INDIO, CA — The city of Indio is hosting a send-off concert and fundraiser next weekend for “American Idol” contestant Abi Carter. “We are incredibly proud of Abi’s accomplishments and thrilled to show our unwavering support as she represents the city of Indio on the national stage,” Mayor Lupe Ramos Amith said in a statement. …
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DARIEN, IL – A restaurant that opened in December 2022 in Darien is closing, it announced Friday. La Panza Latin American Grill has been at 7516 Cass Ave., Suite 25B, at Brookhaven Plaza. In a Facebook post, the owners, Galo and Tatiana Macias, said Al Manal Inc. has agreed to take over La Panza’s space. …
Click:12 watt street light SOUTHOLD, NY — Fire ripped through a Southold home Thursday afternoon, officials said. According to Southold Fire Department Chief Ty Cochran, the house broke out in a home on Soundview Avenue at 1:38 p.m. The Southold Fire Department responded; the Cutchogue Fire Department was also at the scene, as was the …
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PHOENIXVILLE, PA — One of Phoenixville’s oldest and most beloved festivals has announced its schedule for this year’s event. The 81st annual Dogwood Festival will take place on Wednesday, May 14 through Saturday, May 18. Hours will be 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. during the week, and 1 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday. The …
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ENFIELD, CT — The father of a teenage employee of the ShopRite supermarket in Brookside Plaza said she was sent home Tuesday due to having new red streaks in her braids, and was told not to return until the red is gone, or else she would have to wear a head covering. The incident garnered …
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WESTFIELD, NJ — A tax increase is being proposed as part of Westfield’s proposed school budget for 2024-25. Superintendent Dr. Raymond Gonzalez and Business Administrator Patricia Ramos presented the preliminary budget at the Westfield Board of Education’s March 5 meeting. The roughly $133 million budget will be broken into two votes. On March 26 the …
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DEPTFORD, NJ — A South Jersey high school was locked down after a photo appeared to show a student holding a firearm inside the bathroom. The student, who had a toy gun, has been arrested, according to Deptford police. The photo from the Deptford High School bathroom had spread on social media, authorities said. Several …
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BANNING, CA — One person was cited in Banning during a weekend police sting that targeted people who buy booze for minors. The Banning Police Department and agents from the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control conducted the “Shoulder Tap” operation on Saturday. Shoulder Tap stings involve underage decoys standing outside local liquor and convenience …
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Click:high voltage insulator coating GREENWICH, CT — First Selectman Fred Camillo this week announced the formation of The Greenwich Antisemitism and Anti-Hate Task Force, which will aim to address any acts of hate and bigotry in town while serving as a resource for the community, and perhaps even a model for the rest of the …
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