Brentwood, NY
News
'Nightmarish' Shark Attack At Coastal NY Beach: Support Swells For Victim 'Nightmarish' Shark Attack At Coastal NY Beach: Support Swells For Victim
'Nightmarish' Shark Attack At Coastal NY Beach: Support Swells For Victim The victim of a shark attack along the New York coast has undergone five surgeries in just over a week, with no end in sight, according to her family. “She…was eagerly anticipating her retirement, when she could — for the first time in her life — take a break.” Tatyana Koltunyuk was bitten by a shark on the left leg on Monday, Aug. 7 while swimming at Rockaway Beach in Queens, setting her forth on a life path her family could not anticipate. The 65-year-old woman was close to retirement, meant to be a promise of rest after a “grueling” life, as her daughter describes in a GoFundMe set up…

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by Sophie Grieser
Yonkers, NY
Schools
Interim Superintendent Appointed At Yonkers City School District Interim Superintendent Appointed At Yonkers City School District
Interim Superintendent Appointed At Yonkers City School District A school district in Westchester has announced who will temporarily fill the shoes of its outgoing superintendent.  Luis Rodriguez will serve as the Interim Superintendent for Yonkers Public Schools and replace outgoing Superintendent Edwin M. Quezada, who announced his retirement in April 2023.  Earlier Report - Superintendent To Retire After 25 Years With Yonkers Public Schools Rodriguez was appointed to the position during a Board of Education meeting on Wednesday night, July 19. He will begin his new role on Tuesday, Aug. 1, and serve until Wednesday, July 31, 2024, according to the s…

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by Ben Crnic
Stratford, CT
Business
One More Day: Beloved Stratford Pizzeria To Say Goodbye With Free Pizzas One More Day: Beloved Stratford Pizzeria To Say Goodbye With Free Pizzas
One More Day: Beloved Stratford Pizzeria To Say Goodbye With Free Pizzas A pizzeria that has served as a fixture in Fairfield County for over 75 years is saying goodbye by baking free pizzas to celebrate the owner's upcoming retirement.  Salerno's Pizza, located in Stratford at 1398 Barnum Ave. since 1947, announced earlier in June that it would be closing in July 2023 as a result of owner Carlo Salerno's decision to retire as he approaches his 80th birthday.  Earlier Report- End Of Era: Beloved Stratford Pizzeria To Close After Over 75 Years Before the restaurant closes its doors for good though, Salerno plans to give back to his loyal patrons b…

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by Ben Crnic
Stratford, CT
Lifestyle
Free Pizza: Stratford Restaurant To Close In Style By Paying Back Customers Free Pizza: Stratford Restaurant To Close In Style By Paying Back Customers
Free Pizza: Stratford Restaurant To Close In Style By Paying Back Customers Wow! When word got out that Carlo Salerno was retiring and closing Salerno's Apizza, located in Stratford, the response was overwhelming. In fact, Salerno was so overwhelmed, he wants to spend his 80th birthday by personally baking FREE Scamorza Pizzas for everyone who stops by to say goodbye, the restaurant said on Facebook. Open for over 75, the restaurant will close its doors in July, but not before Carlo himself bakes the free pies on Saturday, July 8, beginning at 4 p.m. The famous Salerno’s Apizza in Stratford.Google Maps street view "Please stop by and wish him a Happy Retiremen…

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by Kathy Reakes
Poughkeepsie, NY
Lifestyle
Iconic Hudson Valley Eatery Days Away From Closing After 50 Years In Business Iconic Hudson Valley Eatery Days Away From Closing After 50 Years In Business
Iconic Hudson Valley Eatery Days Away From Closing After 50 Years In Business After a half-century of slinging some of the best hot dogs to be found in the Hudson Valley, the three owners of Smith Street Hot Dogs are hanging up their aprons and closing the business permanently. John Pavlos, one of the owners of the Dutchess County restaurant located of course on Smith Street in the City of Poughkeepsie, told Daily Voice it's time to retire, spend some time with his wife, and travel. "It's been great," Pavlos said. "We have the best customers who have been coming for years." Yum, a couple of Smith Street hot dogs.Smith Street Hot Dogs Packed for years, Pavlos sai…

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by Kathy Reakes
Stratford, CT
Business
End Of Era: Beloved Stratford Pizzeria To Close After Over 75 Years End Of Era: Beloved Stratford Pizzeria To Close After Over 75 Years
End Of Era: Beloved Stratford Pizzeria To Close After Over 75 Years All things must eventually come to an end, including a pizzeria that has been a fixture in Fairfield County for over three-quarters of a century and is set to soon close as the owner looks to retire.  Salerno's Apizza, located in Stratford at 1398 Barnum Ave., is set to close by July 2023 as owner Carlo Salerno looks to retire. In an announcement posted to the restaurant's social media page, Salerno said that he feels it is an appropriate time to close up shop as he approaches his 80th birthday. "I felt 80 is a good age for me to retire," he wrote, adding, "We have owned and operated Sale…

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by Ben Crnic
Norwalk, CT
Lifestyle
Norwalk Restaurant Will Permanently Close In Days Norwalk Restaurant Will Permanently Close In Days
Norwalk Restaurant Will Permanently Close In Days A restaurant in Fairfield County has decided to close after seven years in business. If you love slurping up a big bowl of Pho or just crave Vietnamese or Asian cuisine at Hoi An Pho and Grill in Norwalk, you better hurry in. The eatery will serve its last meal on Saturday, June 17. A staple for many in Norwalk, the owners said on Facebook that after working 90 to 100-hour weeks for years, the decision was made after a "remarkable opportunity" landed on their table. Word around town is that a new business plans to open in the space. The family said the ultimate goal was for their father t…

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by Kathy Reakes
Bel Air, MD
Business
Million Dollar Maryland Lottery Scratcher Sold To 'Shocked' Player At Area Liquor Store Million Dollar Maryland Lottery Scratcher Sold To 'Shocked' Player At Area Liquor Store
Million Dollar Maryland Lottery Scratcher Sold To 'Shocked' Player At Area Liquor Store A lucky lottery player is still in shock days after he turned $20 into $1 million playing a Maryland Lottery scratcher sold at a Harford County liquor store. It didn’t take long for the “Hot 777” scratch-off ticket to produce a seven-figure prize after it went on sale in April, with the Harford County man claiming the first jackpot just weeks after the game went into circulation. The Lottery player - who chose not to disclose a name after his big windfall - walked out of Fallston Liquors on Harford Road with spirits and then got home with high spirits after scratching three tickets, one of …

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by Zak Failla
Yonkers, NY
Business
Iconic Pizzeria Closes After 52 Years In Yonkers: 'Time For Me To Just Let Go,' Owner Says Iconic Pizzeria Closes After 52 Years In Yonkers: 'Time For Me To Just Let Go,' Owner Says
Iconic Pizzeria Closes After 52 Years In Yonkers: 'Time For Me To Just Let Go,' Owner Says A pizzeria in Westchester that became a community staple for over half a century and became the setting of countless memories has closed as its owner prepares to enjoy retirement.  Raceway Pizza, located in Yonkers at 775 Yonkers Ave., has closed, owner Luigi Petrozza announced on social media on Wednesday, May 24.  Petrozza, whose family began the restaurant in 1971, cited his retirement as the reason for the restaurant's closing.  "Working here with my mom and dad for many, many years...it's going to be sad, but it's time for me to just let go and do what I have to do now," Petrozza sai…

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by Ben Crnic
Elizabeth, NJ
Lifestyle
NJ Teacher Surprised By Former Students From Past 40 Years On 'The View' (VIDEO) NJ Teacher Surprised By Former Students From Past 40 Years On 'The View' (VIDEO)
NJ Teacher Surprised By Former Students From Past 40 Years On 'The View' (Video) A longtime Union elementary school teacher learned just how much she meant to her students on live TV. In honor of Teacher Appreciation Week, DeBaere, who teaches at Livingston Elementary School, was spotlighted on "The View," by Union High School teacher and teacher advocate Nicholas Ferroni. View this post on Instagram A post shared by The View (@theviewabc) But what DeBaere didn't know was a special video had been prepared, featuring her family, colleagues and former students who spoke about what she meant to them. DeBaere is retiring at…

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by Sam Barron
Edison, NJ
Business
Central Jersey Bowling Center Shutters Permanently Central Jersey Bowling Center Shutters Permanently
Central Jersey Bowling Center Shutters Permanently A Central Jersey bowling center plans to close permanently later this month. Woodbridge Bowling Center has been in business for more than 40 years. The center, at 346 Main St. in Woodbridge,  announced it will close on Sunday, May 21.  The owners are retiring, according to the message on the center’s website. “It is with the most heartfelt words that we let all of you know, after 40+ years under the management of Joey D and 20+ years under the ownership of the DiSilvestros, Woodbridge Bowling Center will be closing their doors at the end of the day May 21st,” the message said. “…

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by Jon Craig
Lynn, MA
Business
Specialty Gift Shop Closing After Making North Andover 'Unique' For 19 Years Specialty Gift Shop Closing After Making North Andover 'Unique' For 19 Years
Specialty Gift Shop Closing After Making North Andover 'Unique' For 19 Years A local gift shop that became the North Shore's spot for specialty trinkets is closing after nearly 20 years in business.  Kellee Twadelle, owner of Rose & Dove Specialty Gift Shop in North Andover, has decided to retire after running the store for 19 years. While the decision to close was bittersweet, Twadelle said she is excited for her future endeavors.  "Thank you to the generations that have passed through these doors and your commitment in supporting my small business. I will be forever grateful," Twadelle wrote in a Facebook post. "North Andover is a very special place. Continue …

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by David Cifarelli