Shaq Attack: Big Chicken Goes Standalone In Maryland With First Restaurant Shaq Attack: Big Chicken Goes Standalone In Maryland With First Restaurant
Shaq Attack: Big Chicken Goes Standalone In Maryland With First Restaurant Maryland's chicken game just got a whole lot bigger. Shaquille O'Neal's Big Chicken is celebrating the grand opening of its first standalone Maryland restaurant on Saturday, Aug. 8, at Waugh Chapel Towne Centre in Gambrills, bringing the NBA Hall of Famer's larger-than-life menu to Anne Arundel County after first testing local appetites inside Baltimore's CFG Bank Arena. And they're marking the occasion with some free food. The first 100 customers in line at 1407 South Main Chapel Way will get three chicken tenders and four signature dipping sauces for free, a nod to O'Neal's iconic No. 34…
Wildwood Police Officer Dies Suddenly Wildwood Police Officer Dies Suddenly
Wildwood Police Officer Dies Suddenly Shawn Stimmel, a Wildwood police officer who spent more than two decades serving the community, has died suddenly, the department announced on Saturday, Aug. 8. Stimmel began his career with the Wildwood Police Department in 2001, serving in the Patrol Division, Community Policing/Bike Unit and Field Training Unit. He also worked as a school resource officer in the Wildwood School District. A lifelong resident of the Wildwoods, Stimmel owned Bill's Getty and, as a youngster, worked at Schumann's Restaurant. "Shawn was always the officer who could bring a smile and/or a heavy laugher t…
$420M Approved To Help Launch Massive $2.8B Viva White Oak Development $420M Approved To Help Launch Massive $2.8B Viva White Oak Development
$420M Approved To Help Launch Massive $2.8B Viva White Oak Development Maryland is thinking very, very big. Montgomery County lawmakers approved up to $420 million in tax increment financing bonds on Tuesday, July 28, to help pave the way for Viva White Oak, a massive $2.8 billion development expected to begin construction this fall. And Costco is just the beginning. The 280-acre project calls for up to 5,000 residences and more than 3 million square feet of lab, office, medical office, and retail space near the US Food and Drug Administration headquarters and Adventist HealthCare White Oak Medical Center. The $420 million authorization marks Montgomery Coun…
Washington County Marks 250 Years With Larger-Than-Life George Washington Tribute Washington County Marks 250 Years With Larger-Than-Life George Washington Tribute
Washington County Marks 250 Years With Larger-Than-Life George Washington Tribute George Washington is returning to his namesake Maryland county. In bronze. And seven feet tall. The larger-than-life statue will be formally dedicated at noon on Sunday, Sept. 6, outside the Washington County Courthouse at 95 W. Washington St. in Hagerstown as part of the county's ongoing 250th anniversary celebration. The timing is no coincidence. Washington County was founded on Sept. 6, 1776, and became the first county in the nation to be named for George Washington, according to county officials. Now, exactly 250 years later, officials are marking the milestone with a permanent tribu…
Wallkill Father Of 5 Undergoes Emergency Surgery After Heart Attack — Family Seeks Help Wallkill Father Of 5 Undergoes Emergency Surgery After Heart Attack — Family Seeks Help
Wallkill Father Of 5 Undergoes Emergency Surgery After Heart Attack — Family Seeks Help A Hudson Valley father of five is hospitalized after suffering a massive heart attack that required emergency surgery — and his family is asking for help as they face the uncertain road ahead. Wallkill resident Joseph Duprey suffered the heart attack on Friday, July 31, and was rushed to Montefiore St. Luke's Cornwall Hospital, according to his wife, Rosa Duprey.   Because of the severity of his condition, Joseph underwent emergency surgery, but his condition continued to worsen during the procedure, his wife said. He was then transferred to Westchester Medical Center for more adv…
$2.65M Ramsey Home Sale Shatters Borough Records $2.65M Ramsey Home Sale Shatters Borough Records
$2.65M Ramsey Home Sale Shatters Borough Records The sale of a newly built home for $2.65 million has set a new residential record for one Bergen County borough, another sign of rising home values and continued demand in the community. The six-bedroom, seven-bath house at 91 Brookside Rd., in Ramsey, sold for $2.65 million on Thursday, Aug. 6, after spending 32 days on the market, according to the home's listing agent, Diane Cookson of Compass New Jersey. The sale surpassed two other multimillion-dollar Ramsey deals this year, including a five-bedroom home at 206 Peterson Place that sold for $2.45 million on April 15 and a six-bedroom hom…
New Haven Children’s Crisis Intervention Center To Open This August New Haven Children’s Crisis Intervention Center To Open This August
New Haven Children’s Crisis Intervention Center To Open This August Yale New Haven Children’s Hospital has unveiled a new 24/7 behavioral health treatment space for children experiencing a mental health crisis. The Children’s Crisis Intervention Center is located within the Children’s Emergency Department and is scheduled to begin caring for patients this August, according to Yale New Haven Health. The newly renovated center is designed for children up to age 15 who need rapid evaluation, stabilization, and connection to ongoing services. It will care for children experiencing thoughts of suicide or self-harm, depression, anxiety, substance misuse, and othe…
Family-Owned Seafood Restaurant Closing After 49 Years In Commack Family-Owned Seafood Restaurant Closing After 49 Years In Commack
Family-Owned Seafood Restaurant Closing After 49 Years In Commack A family-owned seafood restaurant and market that has operated for 49 years on Long Island is shutting up shop. Catfish Annie’s in Commack opened in 1977 under the ownership of Anthony and Kathleen Annunziato but will close at the end of August, Kathleen wrote Thursday, Aug. 6 in a social media post. “We would like to thank you all for 45 years of love, friendship, and laughs,” she wrote in the Instagram post. “I have decided to hang up my apron and retire at the end of August.” Anthony Annunziato died in 2024, but a variety of “children, nephews, and long time kitchen staff” kept the busi…
Mather Hospital Sets Blue And White Gala In Port Jefferson For Aug. 21 Mather Hospital Sets Blue And White Gala In Port Jefferson For Aug. 21
Mather Hospital Sets Blue And White Gala In Port Jefferson For Aug. 21 Mather Hospital’s JTM Foundation will hold its Blue and White Gala in Port Jefferson this month to support patient care and medical services. The event is scheduled for Friday, Aug. 21, from 6 to 10 p.m. at The Meadow at the Port Jefferson Country Club, according to Northwell Health. Guests are invited to wear blue and white Hampton chic attire for the outdoor gala, which will feature live music, an extended cocktail hour in an outdoor lounge, a foodie experience, a brief program, dessert reception, and other surprises. Northwell Health said proceeds from the gala will benefit the JTM Foun…
Mather Hospital Earns National Honors For Heart Care Mather Hospital Earns National Honors For Heart Care
Mather Hospital Earns National Honors For Heart Care Mather Hospital has been recognized by the American Heart Association for its cardiovascular care and use of research-based treatment guidelines. The hospital received multiple Get With The Guidelines achievement awards, according to Northwell Health. The honors include the Get With The Guidelines - Coronary Artery Disease STEMI Receiving Center Gold and Get With The Guidelines - Coronary Artery Disease NSTEMI Gold awards. Both came with the Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll distinction. The recognition highlights Mather’s work to support patients being treated for certain cardiac conditi…
Huntington Hospital Adds 4 New Robotic Surgery Systems Huntington Hospital Adds 4 New Robotic Surgery Systems
Huntington Hospital Adds 4 New Robotic Surgery Systems Huntington Hospital has added four new da Vinci 5 robotic surgical systems to support minimally invasive procedures across multiple specialties. The new systems replace the hospital’s legacy da Vinci Xi fleet, according to Northwell Health. The da Vinci 5 systems, developed by Intuitive, include more than 150 enhancements and greater computing power. The hospital said the upgrade is intended to improve procedural precision, surgeon ergonomics, operating room efficiency and the overall patient experience. “Upgrading to four DV5 systems reflects Huntington Hospital’s commitment to delivering…
Danbury, New Milford ERs Earn National Ultrasound Accreditation Danbury, New Milford ERs Earn National Ultrasound Accreditation
Danbury, New Milford ERs Earn National Ultrasound Accreditation Two Connecticut emergency departments have earned national accreditation for ultrasound programs used to help doctors diagnose serious conditions and guide procedures. Danbury Hospital and New Milford Hospital emergency departments received Clinical Ultrasound Accreditation from the American College of Emergency Physicians, according to Northwell Health. The recognition covers point-of-care ultrasound programs, which allow specially trained emergency physicians to use imaging at a patient’s bedside. The technology can help diagnose abdominal aneurysms, ectopic pregnancies and internal bleed…
PHOTOS: New East Rutherford Luxury Apartment Building Ready For First Move-Ins PHOTOS: New East Rutherford Luxury Apartment Building Ready For First Move-Ins
Photos: New East Rutherford Luxury Apartment Building Ready For First Move-Ins A brand-new luxury apartment building is preparing to welcome its first residents to Bergen County this month. Parker East, a five-story luxury rental development at 263 Hackensack St., is set to begin move-ins in mid-August, according to The Taylor Lucyk Group, which is leading leasing for the property.  Developed by Van Golemis of Vango Development and built by Coli Construction, Parker East features one- and two-bedroom residences with high-end finishes alongside a long list of amenities designed for today's renters. Each apartment includes high ceilings, luxury plank flooring, ful…
Hair Salon Forced To Rebuild After Devastating Fire In Briarcliff Manor Hair Salon Forced To Rebuild After Devastating Fire In Briarcliff Manor
Hair Salon Forced To Rebuild After Devastating Fire In Briarcliff Manor A Westchester County hair salon is beginning the long process of rebuilding after it was destroyed in the same fire that heavily damaged a neighboring day spa late last month.  Libellula Hair Salon, located at 1326 Pleasantville Rd. in Briarcliff Manor, was destroyed in the early morning blaze on Wednesday, July 29, which also left Bella Maiya Day Spa a total loss inside.  A GoFundMe campaign launched on Wednesday, Aug. 5, is now helping salon owner Tara Colavecchio recover. Organizer and friend Jessica Steiner said Colavecchio lost virtually everything needed to operate the …
These Westchester-Filmed TV Shows Are Nominated For Emmys These Westchester-Filmed TV Shows Are Nominated For Emmys
These Westchester-Filmed TV Shows Are Nominated For Emmys Television productions filmed across Westchester County are heading into this year's Emmy Awards with nearly two dozen nominations, including three contenders for Outstanding Drama Series.  Westchester County officials announced Thursday, Aug. 6, that five productions shot at locations throughout the county received nominations for the 78th Annual Emmy Awards, which will be held on Monday, Sept. 14, and will air on NBC at 8 p.m. EST.  Leading the way is HBO's "The Gilded Age," which earned eight nominations, including Outstanding Drama Series. The series filmed at locations includ…
Hagerstown Cousin's Plea Puts Marvel Artist Andy Fish's Cancer Fight In Spotlight Hagerstown Cousin's Plea Puts Marvel Artist Andy Fish's Cancer Fight In Spotlight
Hagerstown Cousin's Plea Puts Marvel Artist Andy Fish's Cancer Fight In Spotlight Some people spend a lifetime lifting others up. Now, a Maryland family is hoping the favor comes back around. The call for help starts in Hagerstown, where Gina Gabianelli has launched a GoFundMe campaign for her cousin, nationally recognized comic book artist Andy Fish, who was diagnosed with two rare blood cancers and is preparing for a life-saving stem-cell transplant. Fish, a father of three and longtime Massachusetts resident, has spent nearly three decades building a career as a professional artist, writer and educator.  His work has appeared in Marvel Comics, Archie Comics, War…
Top Bay Shore Taco Truck Opens Permanent Restaurant 15 Minutes Away Top Bay Shore Taco Truck Opens Permanent Restaurant 15 Minutes Away
Top Bay Shore Taco Truck Opens Permanent Restaurant 15 Minutes Away A popular taco truck on Long Island has expanded to a permanent building. Taquero Mucho has been slinging birria tacos from in front of a storage facility at 1654 Fifth Avenue in Bay Shore for a few years, with its West Coast flavor making it a Newsday critics’ pick for best tacos on Long Island. But now, owner Max Carballo has added a permanent spot at 15 East Deer Park Road in Dix Hills, a 15-minute drive from the truck, according to several posts on the restaurant’s busy Instagram page. Taquero Mucho offers more than just tacos, serving up burritos, quesadillas, and traditional birria w…
Former Cape Cod Wendy's Manager Earns Full Scholarship To Yale After Bosses' Promise To Help Former Cape Cod Wendy's Manager Earns Full Scholarship To Yale After Bosses' Promise To Help
Former Cape Cod Wendy's Manager Earns Full Scholarship To Yale After Bosses' Promise To Help A promise made behind the counter of a Wendy's changed the course of one young man's life. Years after surviving a shooting inside his family's home in Brazil and arriving in the United States without speaking English, former Wendy's shift manager Thalles Winner DeSouza will attend Yale University on a full scholarship. He shared his story last week, crediting two Cape Cod Wendy's owners who refused to let him give up on college and instead invested in his future. DeSouza started working at a Cape Cod Wendy's as a teenager after he, his mother and three siblings fled Brazil when he was 13 f…
2 Years Later, FBI Renews Hunt For Killer Of 10-Year-Old Maryland Boy Shot Inside Home 2 Years Later, FBI Renews Hunt For Killer Of 10-Year-Old Maryland Boy Shot Inside Home
2 Years Later, FBI Renews Hunt For Killer Of 10-Year-Old Maryland Boy Shot Inside Home Two years have passed. Tyron Colbert Jr.'s killer is still at large. The renewed push comes as the FBI, Maryland State Police, and Crime Solvers of the Eastern Shore mark the second anniversary of the 10-year-old's killing and again ask the public to help solve one of Maryland's most heartbreaking unsolved murders. Colbert was inside a home in the 200 block of Clay Street in Salisbury at about 10:30 p.m. on Aug. 5, 2024, when gunfire erupted outside, and bullets tore into the residence, investigators said.  The 10-year-old was struck and killed. Police have long said they do not beli…
St. John’s, CHOICE Of NY Partner To Expand Behavioral Health Services In Westchester St. John’s, CHOICE Of NY Partner To Expand Behavioral Health Services In Westchester
St. John’s, Choice Of NY Partner To Expand Behavioral Health Services In Westchester A new partnership between St. John’s Riverside Hospital and CHOICE of NY will connect CHOICE clients with behavioral health and recovery services through the hospital’s Yonkers-based Comprehensive Recovery Center. The partnership was announced Wednesday, Aug. 5, during an 11 a.m. press conference at CHOICE of New York at 200 East Post Road in White Plains. According to St. John’s Riverside Hospital, CHOICE clients will be able to access services at the hospital's Comprehensive Recovery Center in the ParkCare Pavilion in Yonkers. The services include counseling, anger management, co-occurrin…
Main Line Health Hospitals Earn National Honors For Heart, Stroke Care Main Line Health Hospitals Earn National Honors For Heart, Stroke Care
Main Line Health Hospitals Earn National Honors For Heart, Stroke Care Four Main Line Health acute care hospitals have again been nationally recognized for cardiac and stroke care across the Philadelphia suburbs. Lankenau Medical Center, Bryn Mawr Hospital, Paoli Hospital and Riddle Hospital each received American Heart Association Get With The Guidelines awards for work tied to heart disease and stroke care. According to Main Line Health, the awards recognize the hospitals’ sustained commitment to improving care quality, supporting recovery and reducing readmissions. The stroke honors include: Lankenau Medical Center and Riddle Hospital: Get with the Guide…
These Beagles Could Change Dog Ownership For Millions With Allergies These Beagles Could Change Dog Ownership For Millions With Allergies
These Beagles Could Change Dog Ownership For Millions With Allergies Two beagles are making history after scientists said they created the first genetically edited dogs without the major protein responsible for most canine allergies. New York-based Kindred Companion Sciences unveiled the two female dogs named Alfie and Bailey on Wednesday, Aug. 5. The beagles were born in September 2024 after researchers used CRISPR-Cas9 gene-editing technology to eliminate Can f 1, the primary dog allergen.  Kindred's findings were published in a peer-reviewed study in The CRISPR Journal. The company said researchers didn't detect Can f 1 prote…
Live Like A Rock Star: Rob Zombie's Former Weston 'Origami House' Lists For $6.5M Live Like A Rock Star: Rob Zombie's Former Weston 'Origami House' Lists For $6.5M
Live Like A Rock Star: Rob Zombie's Former Weston 'Origami House' Lists For $6.5M A striking Connecticut estate once owned by rocker and director Rob Zombie has returned to the market with a $6.5 million price tag.  The property at 10 Dragonwood Lane in Weston, known as the "Origami House," was designed by Manhattan architecture firm Leroy Street Studio for Tony Award-winning film and theater director Des McAnuff. Zombie and his wife, Sheri Moon Zombie, bought the home through a trustee in 2022 for $6.5 million. They later sold it in 2024 for $4.95 million, according to CT Insider. Douglas Elliman Connecticut The house spans 8,586 square feet on 15.57 acres and ha…
After Fire Destroys CVS, Mobile Pharmacy Now Set Up Month Later In Pawling After Fire Destroys CVS, Mobile Pharmacy Now Set Up Month Later In Pawling
After Fire Destroys CVS, Mobile Pharmacy Now Set Up Month Later In Pawling A temporary CVS pharmacy is now serving customers just over a month after a devastating fire destroyed a Dutchess County location during severe Fourth of July storms.  Dutchess County Executive Sue Serino announced on Wednesday, Aug. 5, that a mobile CVS pharmacy is now open in the parking lot of the former CVS building in Pawling at 26 East Main St.   The temporary pharmacy comes after a July 4 fire leveled the CVS and the adjoining Pawling Yoga & Wellness building. The blaze erupted after powerful thunderstorms swept through the area, igniting what Pawling Fire Chief Ev…
‘Real Housewives’ Star Bringing Pop-Up Cafe To East Quogue — See The Details ‘Real Housewives’ Star Bringing Pop-Up Cafe To East Quogue — See The Details
‘Real Housewives’ Star Bringing Pop-Up Cafe To East Quogue — See The Details A former “Real Housewives of New York City” star is opening a pop-up cafe on Long Island. Bethenny Frankel’s Supermodel Cafe will launch Thursday, Aug. 13 in East Quogue, the reality star announced on Instagram. “There’s a new supermodel in town…” Frankel wrote in a Thursday, July 30 Instagram post for the store. Frankel, 55, has most recently devoted her social media pages to “supermodel snacks,” which are generally healthy small dishes that are easy to make at home. The cafe will include various bagels, spreads, and dips, along with lattes, caviar, cheesecakes, and more, according to Peo…
Maryland Children Fighting For Their Lives After North Carolina Crash Maryland Children Fighting For Their Lives After North Carolina Crash
Maryland Children Fighting For Their Lives After North Carolina Crash A Maryland family's trip to North Carolina became every parent's nightmare after a crash left two young children fighting for their lives. Ashley Hildebrandt was driving with the couple's three children on Tuesday, Aug. 4, to visit family when their vehicle hydroplaned, left the roadway, and crashed into a tree, according to loved ones raising money to help the family. In a matter of seconds, a summer trip turned into days of surgeries, intensive care, and an agonizing wait inside a hospital hundreds of miles from home. Ashley and the couple's oldest son, Bryson, have since been released a…
$11M Estate With Cigar Lounge, Heated Pool, Full Gym Hits Market In Scarsdale $11M Estate With Cigar Lounge, Heated Pool, Full Gym Hits Market In Scarsdale
$11M Estate With Cigar Lounge, Heated Pool, Full Gym Hits Market In Scarsdale A sprawling contemporary estate in a sought-after Westchester County neighborhood is now on the market, offering nearly 10,000 square feet of living space and a long list of luxury amenities. The home at 64 Cushman Rd. in Scarsdale, which has an asking price of $10,999,000, features seven bedrooms, six full bathrooms, one half-bath, and encompasses 9,601 square feet on a 1.1-acre property, according to its listing by Nest Seekers International.  Designed with a modern architectural style, the residence opens with a dramatic two-story foyer leading into expansive living spaces highlight…
Roseland Planning Board OKs Transformation Of Local Offices Into 'Vibrant' Community Roseland Planning Board OKs Transformation Of Local Offices Into 'Vibrant' Community
Roseland Planning Board OKs Transformation Of Local Offices Into 'Vibrant' Community A 325-unit mixed-use redevelopment featuring affordable housing and a ground-floor restaurant has been approved for a former office property in North Jersey. The Roseland Planning Board approved plans for 7 Becker Farm Rd., during its July meeting for a project that will replace an underutilized office site with a residential community, according to a post from landscape architecture firm Arterial and the planning board agenda. See the full 7 Becker Farm Road Redevelopment Plan attached at the bottom of this news article. The development, designed by Minno & Wasko Architects and Planner…
Guy Behind Tenafly Package Thefts Was Posing As Amazon Worker, Cops Say Guy Behind Tenafly Package Thefts Was Posing As Amazon Worker, Cops Say
Guy Behind Tenafly Package Thefts Was Posing As Amazon Worker, Cops Say A 42-year-old New York man accused of posing as an Amazon delivery driver to steal packages from a Bergen County apartment complex has been arrested more than a year after police began investigating the case, authorities said. The investigation began in March 2025 after Tenafly police were alerted to a series of package thefts at a local apartment building, according to Deputy Chief Michael deMoncada. Police said the suspect entered the building lobby wearing a face mask and an Amazon delivery vest before leaving with unattended packages. Detective Michael Vecchiarelli used surveillance vid…
$67M Loan Moves Radburn Train Station Redevelopment Project 'Plaza Green' Forward $67M Loan Moves Radburn Train Station Redevelopment Project 'Plaza Green' Forward
$67M Loan Moves Radburn Train Station Redevelopment Project 'Plaza Green' Forward A transformative project next to a Bergen County train station is taking another step forward. A $66.85 million construction loan has been secured for Plaza Greene, a mixed-use development that will bring 145 age-restricted apartments, a Sprouts Farmers Market and ground-floor retail to Fair Lawn's Radburn section, commercial real estate firm JLL announced Wednesday, Aug. 5. The financing was arranged for a joint venture between Sterling Properties and Danbro Properties and provided by PCCP and U.S. Bank, according to the announcement. The financing marks a major milestone for the long…
Dog's Discovery Leads To Rabies Alert After Bat Tests Positive In Virginia: VDH Dog's Discovery Leads To Rabies Alert After Bat Tests Positive In Virginia: VDH
Dog's Discovery Leads To Rabies Alert After Bat Tests Positive In Virginia: VDH A dog's discovery has prompted a rabies warning in Virginia after a bat found in Suffolk tested positive for the deadly virus. The bat was found in the 300 block of Turlington Road in Suffolk and collected after a dog located the dead animal, according to the Suffolk Health Department on Tuesday, Aug. 4.  Animal Control responded, recovered the bat, and testing later confirmed it was infected with rabies. While human rabies cases are rare, the virus is almost always fatal once symptoms develop. Health officials say the disease spreads when saliva from an infected animal enters the bod…