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Framingham-Born Sports Commentator Wins 'Celebrity Jeopardy!' On Buzzer Beater Question Framingham-Born Sports Commentator Wins 'Celebrity Jeopardy!' On Buzzer Beater Question
Framingham-Born Sports Commentator Wins 'Celebrity Jeopardy!' On Buzzer Beater Question Sports commentator Katie Nolan took Wednesday night's episode of "Celebrity Jeopardy!" down to the wire when she tied with "Law & Order: SVU" alum Christopher Meloni and had to finish the game with a rare tiebreaker question.  Nolan, a former ESPN broadcaster and podcaster who now hosts "Friday Night Baseball Apple TV+, is a Framingham native. She and Meloni faced off against Sherri Shepherd, a daytime TV talk show host who formerly was a panelist on "The View." We love a tie breaker! Watch the dramatic finish of this week's #CelebrityJeopardy! Find Your Station: http://bit.ly/2B…
Community Health Center Movement Mourns Leading Advocate Rev. Jeannette J. Phillips Community Health Center Movement Mourns Leading Advocate Rev. Jeannette J. Phillips
Community Health Center Movement Mourns Leading Advocate Rev. Jeannette J. Phillips The Reverend Jeannette J. Phillips, a powerful force for change in community health care, died on Tuesday evening, surrounded by loved ones, after a lifetime of distinguished service. A visionary leader, pastor, Community Health Center network founder, and the matriarch of a large and growing family, she helped guide the emergence of patient-led community health care in New York State from its roots in the civil rights movement into the modern era. Rev. Phillips opened the Peekskill Area Ambulatory Health Care Center in 1975 along with three other African American founding mothers: the late…
‘Truly One Of The Good Guys:’ Lifelong Hunterdon County Resident David Barnes Dies At 34 ‘Truly One Of The Good Guys:’ Lifelong Hunterdon County Resident David Barnes Dies At 34
‘Truly One Of The Good Guys:’ Lifelong Hunterdon County Resident David Barnes Dies At 34 Lifelong Hunterdon County resident David Barnes died at his home in Flemington on Thursday, Dec. 29. He was 34. Born in Flemington, David was raised in Delaware Township, where he attended Delaware Township School and learned to embrace the outdoors, his obituary says. David was described as a “gentle soul, kind to everyone he met,” though he still loved exhilarating activities like mountain biking and camping. He could also often be found cooking, gardening, or learning about history through novels and movies, his memorial says. David is survived by his loving parents, Susan and Edward B…
House Passes Legislation To Remove Maryland Native Roger Taney Bust From US Capitol House Passes Legislation To Remove Maryland Native Roger Taney Bust From US Capitol
House Passes Legislation To Remove Maryland Native Roger Taney Bust From US Capitol Federal officials are one step closer to removing the bust of a US Supreme Court justice with ties to Southern Maryland who found himself on the wrong side of history. The House passed legislation this week to remove the bust of Calvert County native Roger B. Taney, the nation’s fifth chief justice, former Attorney General of Maryland, and controversial Democratic lawmaker most known for writing the now-infamous 1857 Dred Scott decision that ruled African Americans were not citizens. "While the removal of Chief Justice Roger Brooke Taney's bust from the Capitol does not relieve the Congres…
Summer Lee Becomes The First Black Woman To Represent Pennsylvania In The US Congress Summer Lee Becomes The First Black Woman To Represent Pennsylvania In The US Congress
Summer Lee Becomes The First Black Woman To Represent Pennsylvania In The US Congress Summer Lee has made history by being the first Black woman elected to represent Pennsylvania in the US Congress. Lee, a second-term PA State House representative of the 34th district, will fill the seat vacated— by Rep. Mike Doyle, who decided not to run for the seat for the first time since 1994. She was announced as the projected winner of Pennsylvania's Congressional District 12 around 10 p.m. by the Associated Press, CNN, and WTAE. Her opponent, also named Mike Doyle has conceded saying, "While we came up short in the 12th Congressional District I look forward to continuing to serve m…
Former Town Of Lloyd Supervisor Dies Former Town Of Lloyd Supervisor Dies
Former Town Of Lloyd Supervisor Dies A former supervisor of a Hudson Valley town who was a longtime mechanical designer for IBM has died. Louis Foscaldi, a resident of Highland, New York, and Vero Beach, Florida, died on Wednesday, July 20 at age 91, according to his obituary.  He was born in the Bronx and was a graduate of DeWitt Clinton High School. Foscaldi served in the United States Marine Corps from 1952 through 1954, his obituary said.  He went on to study mechanical engineering and work at IBM as a mechanical designer until 1991. He was also elected and served two terms as the supervisor of the Town of Llo…
NY Times Labels Chappaqua 'A Hamlet That’s Not Cookie-Cutter' In Feature NY Times Labels Chappaqua 'A Hamlet That’s Not Cookie-Cutter' In Feature
NY Times Labels Chappaqua 'A Hamlet That’s Not Cookie-Cutter' In Feature A new in-depth feature from The New York Times has highlighted a Westchester County hamlet that is "not cookie-cutter." The news outlet published the story about Chappaqua on Wednesday, June 15, sharing information about the hamlet's real estate, history, schools, and more.  “What’s beautiful about Chappaqua is that it’s not cookie-cutter. We have antiques, Capes, old estates and McMansions -- we have it all," Deena Bouchier, a resident of Chappaqua for 23 years, told The Times. New Castle Town Supervisor Lisa Katz also discussed the sense of community in Chappaqua. Read th…
Beloved North Jersey Dad Dies Suddenly, 40 Beloved North Jersey Dad Dies Suddenly, 40
Beloved North Jersey Dad Dies Suddenly, 40 North Jersey native and beloved father John Marshall Godley died suddenly on Sunday, March 13 at age 40. Born in Dover, Godley grew up in Rockaway Township and moved to Lake Hopatcong during his second year of high school, his obituary says. Godley then went on to graduate from Sussex Community College before pursuing his paralegal certification, his memorial says. He also had an interest in history, Marvel films, and fine metalwork. Godley was remembered for his one-of-a-kind sense of humor, generosity, and overall kind and caring soul. “He was the type of guy who would give you the sh…
Nicholas Reed, 34, Worked As Accountant, Chef Nicholas Reed, 34, Worked As Accountant, Chef
Nicholas Reed, 34, Worked As Accountant, Chef Nicholas Matthew Reed, 34, of Asbury Park, died Thursday in Trenton.  He worked as an accountant as well as a chef, his obituary says.  He was born in Red Bank in 1987 and grew up in Marlboro.  He earned a Master's Degree in Business from Rutgers University. In addition to his work as an accountant, he was a chef for Mogo. Nicholas enjoyed music, history, soccer, swimming, walking and spending time with friends and family. He will be remembered for his beautiful smile and kind heart.  Surviving are his mother, Kathy Reed; two sisters, Madison Reed and Mackenzie Cooled…
Morris County Native, Graduate Student Conor Gaul Dies, 29 Morris County Native, Graduate Student Conor Gaul Dies, 29
Morris County Native, Graduate Student Conor Gaul Dies, 29 Morris County native and graduate student Conor Brian Gaul died Nov. 27 at the age of 29. Described as a “conversationalist,” Gaul was born in Livingston and spent most of his life living in Chester, according to his obituary.  More recently, Gaul was living in Charleston, SC, where he was pursuing a master’s degree and doctorate in History, his memorial says. Gaul was known for his immense love of travel and experiencing different cultures. He loved reading and had a talent for writing, his obituary says. Gaul also had a passion for playing and listening to music and spending time w…
First Home Ever Built In Saddle River Hits Market At $2.1M First Home Ever Built In Saddle River Hits Market At $2.1M
First Home Ever Built In Saddle River Hits Market At $2.1M The first-ever home built in Saddle River is on the market. Located at 164 E. Saddle River Road, the historic house was built in 1708 and is listed at $2.1 million. It sits on nearly 2.4 acres. The home has its own backyard oasis complete with a footbridge leading to a private tennis court and pool, five bedrooms, four bathrooms and is 5,180 square feet. Other features include a heated, detached barn, renovated kitchen, a 13-foot cathedral ceiling in the great room and more. Thomas Van Buskirk, who owned the property moved his family there the early 1700s. They became the first Saddl…
Student From Fairfield County Found Dead At SCSU Was History Major, Ex-Basketball Player Student From Fairfield County Found Dead At SCSU Was History Major, Ex-Basketball Player
Student From Fairfield County Found Dead At Scsu Was History Major, Ex-Basketball Player A 22-year-old from Fairfield County who was found dead in his car at Southern Connecticut State University was an American history major and basketball player who attended elementary school in Westchester. Brookfield resident Sean Gallo was found unresponsive in his vehicle that was parked in the West Campus Parking Garage at approximately 11 a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 20, school officials said. Gallo, born in Hong Kong, was a graduate of Brookfield High School, Class of 2015 and received his associate degree from Naugatuck Valley Community College.  He was studying history at SCSU at the ti…
Lisa Annunziato, Beloved Teacher In Ridgefield For 21 Years, Dies At 57 Lisa Annunziato, Beloved Teacher In Ridgefield For 21 Years, Dies At 57
Lisa Annunziato, Beloved Teacher In Ridgefield For 21 Years, Dies At 57 Lisa Annunziato, who taught at Ridgefield Academy for 21 years, died Thursday, Aug. 29, at age 57. "It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of our dear friend and colleague," the school announced on Facebook. "She was passionate about education, especially her work with math and history, and was deeply committed to her students, her school, and the craft of teaching. She developed deep and meaningful relationships with students, colleagues, and parents, and was highly effective in the classroom." Annunziato died at home in Ridgefield, said the obituary. She was born in …
Website Will Tell You Most Obscure Places Near You: Here Are Some In North Jersey Website Will Tell You Most Obscure Places Near You: Here Are Some In North Jersey
Website Will Tell You Most Obscure Places Near You: Here Are Some In North Jersey You certainly know the best dive bars, pizza joints and views of the Manhattan skyline in your neighborhood. But there may still be some hidden gems that not even the lifelong residents know about. Atlas Obscura explorers have compiled a list of the world's most wondrous places and foods (17,620 of them contributed by community members). Search by place or genre to digitally explore. Here are some of the most obscure places in North Jersey, according to Atlas Obscura. South Mountain Fairy Trail, Millburn: These mystical miniature houses bring a touch of magic the New Jersey woods.  Elli…
Landmark Inn's Historic Setting Dates Back 200 Years In Warwick Landmark Inn's Historic Setting Dates Back 200 Years In Warwick
Landmark Inn's Historic Setting Dates Back 200 Years In Warwick Warwick’s Landmark Inn, located at 526 Route 94 N., has been an area staple for more than two centuries. What has evolved into a fine dining establishment was originally homesteaded by William Clark in 1770. After going through a series of different owners, renovations and improvements, the eatery’s rich and authentic 239-year history is still evident in its atmosphere and its menu options. The Landmark Inn’s menu is filled with hearty seafood options. Start out with an appetizer like Maryland crab cakes or lobster egg rolls. Entrees include scallops, short ribs, chicken breast and more. W…
Here's When, Where You Can See Fireworks In Rockland Here's When, Where You Can See Fireworks In Rockland
Here's When, Where You Can See Fireworks In Rockland Ready to watch some major fireworks displays? Here is when and where you can catch them in Rockland County:  Saturday, June 30 Nyack's annual Fourth of July Fireworks Celebration starts at 9 p.m. on June 30 in Memorial Park. The rain date is Sunday, July 1. Sunday, July 1 Rockland Boulders versus Trois-Rivieres, 5 p.m. Fireworks right after the baseball game. Palisades Credit Union Park, off Exit 12 on the Palisades Interstate Parkway Monday, July 2 Clarkstown's fireworks take place at Nanuet High School at sundown. Festivities start at 5 p.m. with a concert at 8 p.m. Rain date July 3. …
Westchester Community College Marks Return Of Celebrity Salon Series Westchester Community College Marks Return Of Celebrity Salon Series
Westchester Community College Marks Return Of Celebrity Salon Series This year's Westchester Community College Celebrity Salon Series includes national figures from the fields of literature, media, politics and music. As the first series of its kind in Westchester County, these events continue to attract top names who help the Westchester Community College Foundation raise funds for student scholarships.  All events take place in private homes; the series will be held as follows: Presidential Profiles Thursday, April 19 at 7:00 p.m. Hosts: Theresa and Mark Stagg Location: Purchase  Guest: H.W. Brands History professor H.W. Brands likes to say that he pushe…
Wappingers Fourth Graders Learning About Roosevelts Through New Grant Wappingers Fourth Graders Learning About Roosevelts Through New Grant
Wappingers Fourth Graders Learning About Roosevelts Through New Grant WAPPINGERS FALLS, N.Y. -- The fourth graders in the Wappingers Falls Central District will get to learn more about the Roosevelts. The Roosevelt Vanderbilt National Historic Site was awarded an Every Kid in a Park grant that will allow fourth graders free access to parks, lands, and waters through the summer. The grant will reimburse bus costs for 770 fourth graders for their field trip to the park. Students will learn more about the legacy of the Roosevelts and develop a service learning project, the school district said. Fourth graders plan to visit the park in May and June, the district…
Haverstraw Landslide Remembered: 19 Lives Lost Haverstraw Landslide Remembered: 19 Lives Lost
Haverstraw Landslide Remembered: 19 Lives Lost HAVERSTRAW, N.Y. -- This month, the village of Haverstraw is commemorating the 112th anniversary of the Haverstraw Landslide. Nineteen people, including four firefighters, lost their lives in the tragedy, which occurred on Jan. 8. Clay that was being excavated for brick use under a 100-foot embankment slipped out, destroying the Rockland Street business section and homes from Liberty to Jefferson Streets. Overall, 21 businesses were destroyed. The damage could've been worse, but a snowstorm stopped a fire that could've burned a large section of Haverstraw, according to "South of the Mo…
NY Times Shines Spotlight On Hackensack: 'Billy Joel Is Always Welcome' NY Times Shines Spotlight On Hackensack: 'Billy Joel Is Always Welcome'
NY Times Shines Spotlight On Hackensack: 'Billy Joel Is Always Welcome' HACKENSACK, N.J. — The City of Hackensack is receiving accolades in a recent New York Times article. "Immortalized in an unflattering Billy Joel lyric — 'Who needs a house out in Hackensack? Is that all you get for your money?'" the article reads. "The Bergen County seat is an ethnically diverse city of 45,000, suburban in feel but with an urban center hugging the Hackensack River."  The Times quotes new neighbors, real-estate agents and city officials praising Hackensack for its affordable housing, close proximity to Jersey City, Hoboken and New York, its sprawling par…
Haledon Boarding House For Italian Immigrants-Turned Restaurant Comes Down Haledon Boarding House For Italian Immigrants-Turned Restaurant Comes Down
Haledon Boarding House For Italian Immigrants-Turned Restaurant Comes Down HALEDON, N.J. — Casa Di Calabria in Haledon has been demolished to make way for new apartments, NorthJersey.com reports. A deep history runs through the Barbour Street Mexican eatery --formerly Piedmont Restaurant, the article says. The facility served as a boarding house for Italian immigrants working in the mills in the late 1800s, and was named after the men coming from the Piedmont region, owner Joe Colucci told NorthJersey.com. Immigrant and chef John Colucci owned the place in the 1960s, the article says. He renovated the kitchen and added a party room and a parking lot, according to…
Queen Of Peace Graduate Edward Robinson Dies, 47 Queen Of Peace Graduate Edward Robinson Dies, 47
Queen Of Peace Graduate Edward Robinson Dies, 47 BERGEN COUNTY, N.J. — Edward Robinson of Washington Township died on Jan. 15 after surviving cancer for more than two decades. He was 47. Robinson was a graduate of Queen of Peace High School, and earned his bachelor's and master's degrees in science from Fairleigh Dickinson University in Rutherford.  His last job was as a financial analyst at AT&T in Paramus. Robinson was an avid reader with particular interest in politics, history and comic books. He enjoyed writing and collaborated on a biography on Dick Briefer’s “The Monster of Frankenstein.” Ed was a true gentleman who tirelessl…
Two College Professors Have Open Minds And Closed Books Two College Professors Have Open Minds And Closed Books
Two College Professors Have Open Minds And Closed Books BRIDGEPORT, Conn. -- At Housatonic Community College, two professors are bringing their unique perspectives to the classroom. Both have found ways to teach their students in a fun, engaging way, not often found in college courses.   Professor Josephine Milano, who teaches Elementary Spanish, explores the Spanish language while introducing students to the rich history and culture of Spain. As an HCC professor for over 20 years, Milano says students need only to bring themselves and an empty stomach to class. “It’s probably my favorite part,” said Milano. “Food is one of the few things we all …
Learn About Monroe's History In New Illustrated Book Launching This Month Learn About Monroe's History In New Illustrated Book Launching This Month
Learn About Monroe's History In New Illustrated Book Launching This Month MONROE, Conn. -- A new illustrated paperback capturing the rich history of Monroe will be launched at a luncheon at the Edith Wheeler Memorial Library on Jan. 7. The luncheon will introduce "Monroe Thought Time II," which chronicles such little-known chapters in the town's history as: A Ku Klux Klan rally in 1924 that drew 1,100 America-Firsters to a site where a Goodwill Store stands today A neighborhood popularly called Punkups that disappeared when Lake Zoar was created in 1919 The unsolved mystery of Captain Nathan Seeley, who was found dead in his barn in 1890 with a noose a…