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Upper East Side, NY|
$6.2M Condo Tops UES Luxury Real Estate Sales
Ink has dried on six real estate contracts over $4,000,000 on the Upper East Side.
Miranda Levingston, Patch Staff
Astoria-Long Island City, NY|
Inaugural Citizen Arts International Festival Kicks Off This Weekend: What To Know
The performances will be held in Queens and Brooklyn.
David Luces, Patch Staff
Brooklyn Heights-DUMBO, NY|
Brooklyn Nonprofit Recognized For Its Public Realm Action Plan
The Downtown Brooklyn Partnership (DBP) recently received an award for its ongoing Public Realm Action Plan.
David Luces, Patch Staff
Southington, CT|
Southington Schools Name New Alternative HS Director
The veteran local educator has been named director of Karen Smith Academy, the district's alternative high school.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
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Western Springs, IL|
Restaurant Not Coming To Western Springs, Despite Earlier Plan
A company had planned to replace its local restaurant with a new brand.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
Long Beach, NY|
‘Feels Like Yesterday’: Poll Shows 9/11 ‘Still Raw’ For Many New Yorkers
A new poll says many residents of New York City and Long Island still feel the impact of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks 25 years later.
Tom Gambardella, Patch Staff
Hillsborough, NJ|
Hillsborough Single Mom Facing Breast Cancer Seeks Help With Bills
After a July diagnosis, a GoFundMe was set up to help Caitlin Quinoñes cover medical bills and daily expenses during recovery.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
Tuscaloosa, AL|
SEC Asks Alabama Judge To Clear Way For Vote That Could Expel LSU From Conference
Here's the latest on the SEC's legal battle with LSU and head football coach Lane Kiffin
Ryan Phillips, Patch Staff
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Homewood-Flossmoor, IL|
LWE Girls' Cross Country Coach, Team Accused Of Racist Taunts Toward H-F Runners: School
The incident happened during an area invitational Saturday, the school said.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
East Village, NY|
The Standard Hotel Celebrates NY Fashion Week With 3 Days Of Themed Events
The Standard Hotel in the East Village unveiled a weekend lineup of events.
David Luces, Patch Staff
Fairfax City, VA|
Fairfax City Labor Day Car Show Crowns 2026 Winners
See the cars, trucks and motorcycles that took top honors at Fairfax City's 27th annual Labor Day Car Show.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
Law Firm Made Hundreds Of Thousands Defending Joliet, Prolonging Nicole Lurry's Out Of Court Settlement
This year, the widow of Eric Lurry, Nicole Lurry, worked out a $2.15 million settlement with the city of Joliet to end her federal lawsuit.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
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Weston-Redding-Easton, CT|
Dance Studio Among 29 New Businesses Registered In Weston, Easton & Redding In August
29 new businesses registered in Weston, Easton & Redding in August, including a dance studio, a gift shop and a pet business.
Hayleigh Evans, Patch Staff
Wilton, CT|
Lodging Business Among 31 New Businesses Registered In Wilton In August
31 new businesses registered in Wilton in August, including a lodging business, a fitness business and a performing-arts business.
Hayleigh Evans, Patch Staff
Brookfield, CT|
Rental Business Among 16 New Businesses Registered In Brookfield In August
16 new businesses registered in Brookfield in August, including a rental business, a clothing retailer and a salon.
Hayleigh Evans, Patch Staff
Danbury, CT|
Bar Among 154 New Businesses Registered In Danbury In August
154 new businesses registered in Danbury in August, including a bar, a dance studio and a full-service restaurant.
Hayleigh Evans, Patch Staff
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Oxford, CT|
Plans To Repair Flood-Damaged Oxford Trails To Be Unveiled
The state is developing repairs for Larkin Trail crossings near Pope Road and Christian Street.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
Sachem, NY|
New Air Carrier, RetrievAir, Flew Into Long Island MacArthur, Clearing Path For Passengers And Their Pets
"It's a new pet-first aviation service that lets pets fly side-by-side in the cabin with their owners without the need to confine them."
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
Ellington-Somers, CT|
Longtime Preservation Advocate To Join Ellington Wall Of Honor
He helped establish a town program credited with protecting hundreds of acres of farmland.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
Ridgewood-Glen Rock, NJ|
Glen Rock Business Break-In Prompts Police To Seek Tips
A business in Glen Rock was broken into over the weekend. Police are seeking surveillance footage and tips.
Caren Lissner, Patch Staff
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Lisle, IL|
Lisle To Discuss TIF District Extension, Family Square Redevelopment In Public Hearing
The public hearing comes after a joint review board discussion of draft plans for the long-vacant redevelopment.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Burr Ridge, IL|
Loud Music Near Burr Ridge? Finger Likely Pointed In Wrong Direction
No one admitted blaming the wrong organization for the noise.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
South Windsor, CT|
South Windsor Flock Camera Debate Heads To Town Council Tonight
The discussion comes months after neighboring Windsor became the first Connecticut community to shut down its Flock system.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
Enfield, CT|
Solar Company Leases 125,000 Square Feet At Former Hallmark Site In Enfield
The multi-year deal fills a large portion of the Manning Road industrial building, where about 102,000 square feet remains available.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
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Elmhurst, IL|
Elmhurst Sees Surge In Felony Drug Arrests
A police official explained the sudden increase in such cases.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
La Grange, IL|
La Grange Leader Backs Township Official, With Limit
The official collects hundreds of thousands of dollars from contractors who do business with the public bodies he runs.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
North Fork, NY|
Outpouring Of Love, Support For Family Of North Fork Teen Who Died In Pool: 'Our Turn To Take Care Of Them'
A social media post offering support for a North Fork business owned by family of a teen who lost his life last week has been shared widely.
Lisa Finn, Patch Staff
Darien, IL|
Man Lied To Darien Cops About Country Club Fight: Police Report
The man told officers he jokingly made gay comments to another man in the restroom, police said
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
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Port Jefferson, NY|
Motorcyclist Seriously Hurt In Single-Vehicle Crash In Suffolk: Police
UPDATE: The 47-year-old Farmingville man was transferred to Stony Brook University Hospital, police say.
Peggy Spellman Hoey, Patch Staff
Philadelphia, PA|
Kacey Musgraves Shows Off Superstar Status At Philly Area Show: Review
Musgraves' "Middle of Nowhere" tour stopped at the XMO in Philadelphia on Friday, featuring a dazzling stage and an Ode to Texas.
Dino Ciliberti, Patch Staff
Ledyard, CT|
Ledyard Beautification Committee Approves Spending For Daffodil Planting Day
Ledyard approved funds for daffodil bulbs and discussed murals, native fruit trees and a flagpole restoration project.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
The Haddams-Killingworth, CT|
Killingworth Parks Commission Addresses South Field Contract, Approves Fall Field Use
Killingworth addressed unfinished South Field work and approved fall soccer and Girl Scout use of town recreation facilities.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
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Norwich, CT|
Norwich Zoning Board To Hear Four CTDOT Variance Requests For Road Improvements
Norwich's ZBA will hear four CTDOT variance requests for road improvements affecting Peck and Asylum street properties.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Simsbury, CT|
Simsbury Firefighters Seek New Training Facility
It wants to replace an aging Hopmeadow Street training building with a new 1,400-square-foot facility.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Fairfield, CT|
Fairfield TPZ Commission To Review 140-Unit Housing Proposal, Vape Shop Ban
Fairfield zoning officials will take up a 140-unit housing plan, sewer pump station work and proposed tobacco retailer rules.
Alfred Branch, Patch Staff
Beverly-MtGreenwood, IL|
Beverly In Shock At Unexpected Loss Of Long-Time Bookie's Manager, Rich Wojcikowski, 57, Killed In Crash
Rich Wojcikowski, 57, died in a car crash Friday on Governors Highway in University Park. He was the long-time manager of Bookie's.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
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The Haddams-Killingworth, CT|
Killingworth Wetlands Commission Reviews Hammonasset River Dredging Plan
Killingworth wetlands officials reviewed a Hammonasset River dredging plan and continued a River Road enforcement case.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Ledyard, CT|
Ledyard Wetlands Commission Approves 14-Lot Kineo Estates Resubdivision
Ledyard wetlands officials approved a 14-lot resubdivision, three building projects and an agricultural expansion.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
The Haddams-Killingworth, CT|
Killingworth Selectmen Advance Code Of Ethics, Capital Plan To Sept. 14 Public Hearing
Killingworth selectmen advanced a Code of Ethics, set a capital plan hearing and hired a broker for two town properties.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Clinton, CT|
Clinton Voters To Decide $3.32 Million Bond Package For Library, Roads And Town Equipment
Clinton voters will decide Nov. 3 on $3.32 million for library work, roads, sidewalks and town equipment.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
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