Yale New Haven Health Names Daniel del Portal Chief Clinical Officer Yale New Haven Health Names Daniel del Portal Chief Clinical Officer Yale New Haven Health Names Daniel del Portal Chief Clinical Officer
Yale New Haven Health Names Daniel del Portal Chief Clinical Officer Yale New Haven Health (YNHHS) has named Daniel del Portal, MD, MBA, executive vice president and chief clinical officer, with his first day in the role set for Monday, Oct. 5. “We are delighted to welcome Dr. del Portal to Yale New Haven Health,” said Pamela Sutton-Wallace, acting CEO of Yale New Haven Health. “His outstanding record of advancing clinical quality, patient safety and operational excellence, coupled with his collaborative leadership style, will be invaluable as we continue to strengthen care for the patients and communities we serve. We are excited to welcome him to our execut…
Starbucks Closes West Hartford, Manchester Cafés Amid Major Overhaul: See Full List Starbucks Closes West Hartford, Manchester Cafés Amid Major Overhaul: See Full List Starbucks Closes West Hartford, Manchester Cafés Amid Major Overhaul: See Full List
Starbucks Closes West Hartford, Manchester Cafés Amid Major Overhaul: See Full List Dozens of Starbucks cafés across the Northeast have closed as the coffee giant moves ahead with a major restructuring plan. StarbucksEverywhere.net, a website tracking the chain's locations, published a list of the roughly 250 locations closing in late September. Starbucks announced plans to shutter the North American cafés on Thursday, Sept. 24. The shutdowns are part of the company's ongoing "Back to Starbucks" plan, which is focused on improving the customer experience. Starbucks is in the middle of a major remodeling push, upgrading more than 1,000 coffeehouses since late 2025…
Will USPS, Amazon, UPS, FedEx Deliver During A Nor'easter? What To Expect Will USPS, Amazon, UPS, FedEx Deliver During A Nor'easter? What To Expect Will USPS, Amazon, UPS, FedEx Deliver During A Nor'easter? What To Expect
Will USPS, Amazon, UPS, FedEx Deliver During A Nor'easter? What To Expect That package sitting in your tracking app might take a little longer to reach your doorstep as a powerful nor'easter impacts the East Coast. The US Postal Service is already warning that the storm may delay the processing, transportation, and delivery of mail and packages across Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, Rhode Island, and Massachusetts. And USPS isn't the only delivery service keeping an eye on the weather. Amazon, UPS, and FedEx all have procedures for severe weather that can result in packages being delayed, routes being changed, or deliveries being…
Here's How Much You Need To Afford Retirement In CT, New Study Says Here's How Much You Need To Afford Retirement In CT, New Study Says Here's How Much You Need To Afford Retirement In CT, New Study Says
Here's How Much You Need To Afford Retirement In CT, New Study Says Retirees in many Northeast states need some of the most savings in the country to cover their living expenses, according to a new study. Coin Insider released a report on how much money retirees need beyond Social Security to cover 30 years of living costs. The August rankings looked at all 50 states based on annual spending for households ages 65 and older, local price levels, housing costs, average Social Security benefits, and whether seniors rent or own their homes. The cryptocurrency news outlet calculated the yearly gap between estimated living expenses and Social …
Tropical Smoothie Cafe Unveils Major Changes Amid Rapid Expansion: See What's New Tropical Smoothie Cafe Unveils Major Changes Amid Rapid Expansion: See What's New Tropical Smoothie Cafe Unveils Major Changes Amid Rapid Expansion: See What's New
Tropical Smoothie Cafe Unveils Major Changes Amid Rapid Expansion: See What's New A tropical fast-casual restaurant chain is getting a fresh new look as it prepares for thousands more locations. Tropical Smoothie Cafe announced "a full-scale brand transformation" in a news release on Wednesday, Sept. 16. The makeover includes a redesigned logo, brighter colors, new packaging, and an updated digital experience. The new logo uses brighter colors and a more uniform font. Tropical Smoothie Cafe is also introducing a "Palm T" icon shaped like a palm frond that can be used as a shorthand version of the brand. The chain said the refresh is meant to create a consisten…
Ex-Penn State Coach, Convicted Child Sex Offender Jerry Sandusky Appeal Case Dismissed Ex-Penn State Coach, Convicted Child Sex Offender Jerry Sandusky Appeal Case Dismissed Ex-Penn State Coach, Convicted Child Sex Offender Jerry Sandusky Appeal Case Dismissed
Ex-Penn State Coach, Convicted Child Sex Offender Jerry Sandusky Appeal Case Dismissed Convicted child sex offender and former Penn State football coach Jerry Sandusky's latest bid to overturn his convictions has been dismissed after he declined to proceed with a purported victim recantation that had landed him a new evidentiary hearing. Senior Judge Maureen A. Skerda dismissed Sandusky's third Post-Conviction Relief Act petition on Tuesday, Sept. 8, after determining that the 82-year-old had been fully informed of his rights and understood his attorneys' decision to withdraw the claim involving R.R., identified in court records as Victim 10. Sandusky has 30 days to appeal, a…
Hidden Scam Risk: This Online Activity Could Make You A Bigger Target, Research Reveals Hidden Scam Risk: This Online Activity Could Make You A Bigger Target, Research Reveals Hidden Scam Risk: This Online Activity Could Make You A Bigger Target, Research Reveals
Hidden Scam Risk: This Online Activity Could Make You A Bigger Target, Research Reveals What looks like a routine digital breadcrumb could tell strangers far more than users intend. Public ratings and reviews can expose hidden relationships, even when social-media connections or friend lists remain private, according to a study published in the journal Information Systems Research. Researchers developed an algorithm that used publicly visible Yelp activity to infer connections among users. It examined behavioral patterns rather than relying on disclosed friendships. The team tested its framework with Yelp data from Louisiana and Pennsylvania. At a 10 percent false-positive ra…
Trump Targeted In Assassination Threats By PA Man From Same County As 2024 Shooting: DOJ Trump Targeted In Assassination Threats By PA Man From Same County As 2024 Shooting: DOJ Trump Targeted In Assassination Threats By PA Man From Same County As 2024 Shooting: DOJ
Trump Targeted In Assassination Threats By PA Man From Same County As 2024 Shooting: DOJ A Pennsylvania man who threatened to assassinate President Donald J. Trump and other U.S. officials has now been sentenced, federal authorities announced on Thursday, Sept. 3. Shawn Monper, 33, of Butler, admitted in federal court to making threats to assault and murder U.S. officials and federal law enforcement agents, according to U.S. Attorney Troy Rivetti. Monper pleaded guilty to two counts related to threatening officials, and as part of his plea agreement, accepted responsibility for additional charges tied to his online activity on Monday, April 13, authorities said. The case stems…
NY AG Sues Trump Admin Over Funding For Gender-Affirming Care For Transgender Teens NY AG Sues Trump Admin Over Funding For Gender-Affirming Care For Transgender Teens NY AG Sues Trump Admin Over Funding For Gender-Affirming Care For Transgender Teens
NY AG Sues Trump Admin Over Funding For Gender-Affirming Care For Transgender Teens New York Attorney General Letitia James said her office is joining several other states in suing the Trump administration over a new federal rule restricting federal funding for gender-affirming care provided to transgender teenagers.  James joined 20 other attorneys general and Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro in filing the lawsuit on Wednesday, Sept. 2, challenging a rule issued by the US Department of Health and Human Services and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.  Several other attorneys general are joining New York in the lawsuit, including Connecticut, Maryland, Ma…
NY Ranked Among 5 Most Fun States, New Study Finds: Here's Why NY Ranked Among 5 Most Fun States, New Study Finds: Here's Why NY Ranked Among 5 Most Fun States, New Study Finds: Here's Why
NY Ranked Among 5 Most Fun States, New Study Finds: Here's Why The Northeast has some of the most fun states in the country, but several others landed near the bottom of a new ranking. WalletHub released its 2026 list of the Most Fun States in America on Tuesday, Aug. 18. The study compared all 50 states across 26 metrics of entertainment, recreation, and nightlife, including restaurants, amusement parks, movie theaters, national park access, music festivals, bars, casinos, and recreation spending. The personal finance website split the study into two main categories: entertainment and recreation, which made up 80% of the score, and nightlife, which ac…
Snowier Winter Ahead? Map Reveals Possible Pattern As Super El Niño Chances Soar Snowier Winter Ahead? Map Reveals Possible Pattern As Super El Niño Chances Soar Snowier Winter Ahead? Map Reveals Possible Pattern As Super El Niño Chances Soar
Snowier Winter Ahead? Map Reveals Possible Pattern As Super El Niño Chances Soar Winter’s first meaningful signal is getting louder, but the Northeast still faces a familiar wildcard: snow or rain. NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center said Thursday, Aug. 13, that El Niño is strengthening, with a greater than 90 percent chance of becoming very strong this fall and winter. Forecasters also see a 69 percent chance that its strength from October through December will exceed every El Niño event recorded since 1950. Sea-surface temperature differences have exceeded 3.6 degrees F, or 2 degrees C, above average in the eastern equatorial Pacific. The changing ocean and atmospheric …
Longtime Lehigh County District Attorney Dies At Pennsylvania Home Longtime Lehigh County District Attorney Dies At Pennsylvania Home Longtime Lehigh County District Attorney Dies At Pennsylvania Home
Longtime Lehigh County District Attorney Dies At Pennsylvania Home A longtime Pennsylvania prosecutor who spent more than two decades leading the Lehigh County District Attorney’s Office has died, officials announced on Saturday, Aug. 15. James B. Martin, a retired Lehigh County district attorney and longtime public servant, was pronounced dead at his Upper Saucon Township home at 3:41 p.m. on Saturday, according to the Lehigh County Coroner’s Office. He died of natural causes. Martin served as Lehigh County district attorney from 1998 through 2024, devoting much of his professional life to public service and the administration of justice, the coroner’s of…