Windsor Locks, CT
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US-Canada Air Travel Down 70% Amid Trump's Trade War, '51st State' Aggression US-Canada Air Travel Down 70% Amid Trump's Trade War, '51st State' Aggression US-Canada Air Travel Down 70% Amid Trump's Trade War, '51st State' Aggression
Us-canada Air Travel Down 70% Amid Trump's Trade War, '51st State' Aggression Bookings for flights between the US and Canada have plummeted as President Donald Trump threatens tariffs on Canadian goods and challenges the country's sovereignty.  Airline capacity between the neighboring nations has been reduced through October, aviation data firm OAG said on Wednesday, Mar. 26. Forward bookings between the US and Canada are down more than 70% compared to 2024. The most significant cuts are hitting peak travel months in July and August, when millions of Canadian tourists traditionally head south of their border. "For all scheduled airlines operating


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by Chris Spiker
National Interest
New Airline Bringing Nonstop Dominican Republic Flights To Newark's Airport New Airline Bringing Nonstop Dominican Republic Flights To Newark's Airport New Airline Bringing Nonstop Dominican Republic Flights To Newark's Airport
New Airline Bringing Nonstop Dominican Republic Flights To Newark's Airport An airline from the Dominican Republic will soon make its debut in the New York City area, offering budget-friendly flights to the Caribbean nation. Arajet will begin service at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), the airline said in a news release on Monday, Mar. 10. The nonstop flights to Santo Domingo will start on Monday, June 16. Newark will be Arajet's second US destination after service launches at Miami International Airport in April. "Arajet is committed to making air travel accessible and affordable for the Dominican community and American tourists alike, and New York is 


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by Chris Spiker
Ledyard-Preston, CT
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$300M Indoor Water Park Resort Opening Earlier Than Expected Near Foxwoods $300M Indoor Water Park Resort Opening Earlier Than Expected Near Foxwoods $300M Indoor Water Park Resort Opening Earlier Than Expected Near Foxwoods
$300M Indoor Water Park Resort Opening Earlier Than Expected Near Foxwoods The wait just got a little shorter for families to enjoy a new indoor water park near Foxwoods Resort Casino. Great Wolf Lodge Mashantucket will now open on Friday, May 9, the resort's website said. The 92,000-square-foot park next to Foxwoods was previously anticipating to welcome guests on Friday, May 23. The $300 million resort is part of a partnership with the Pequot tribe. The 13-acre property promises year-round indoor water fun and family-friendly attractions. The Mashantucket park's centerpiece will be the Otter Cave Waterworks. The multi-level, interactive structure feat


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by Chris Spiker
Newark, NJ
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Nonstop Flights To Caribbean's 'Nature Island' Begin At Newark Airport Nonstop Flights To Caribbean's 'Nature Island' Begin At Newark Airport Nonstop Flights To Caribbean's 'Nature Island' Begin At Newark Airport
Nonstop Flights To Caribbean's 'Nature Island' Begin At Newark Airport A Caribbean nation is celebrating the beginning of commercial flights from the island to the greater New York City area. The first United Airlines flight from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Dominica landed on Saturday, Feb. 15. The plane arrived at Douglas-Charles Airport (DOM), marking the start of weekly Saturday service between New Jersey and the country in the Lesser Antilles. Flights on a Boeing 737-700 depart Newark at 9:10 a.m. EST and arrive in Dominica at 2:39 p.m. AST. The return leg takes off at 3:45 p.m. AST, landing back in Newark at


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by Chris Spiker
National Interest
Grandmother Mauled to Death by Hippo on African Safari; Husband Sues Stamford Tour Company Grandmother Mauled to Death by Hippo on African Safari; Husband Sues Stamford Tour Company Grandmother Mauled to Death by Hippo on African Safari; Husband Sues Stamford Tour Company
Grandmother Mauled to Death by Hippo on African Safari; Husband Sues Stamford Tour Company A New Jersey man is suing a Connecticut-based safari company after his wife was mauled to death by a hippopotamus during a bush walk in Zambia last year.  Craig Manders, 72, of Cranford, NJ, is suing African Portfolio, an Old Greenwich-based travel company, after a hippopotamus fatally attacked his wife, Lisa Manders, 70 — a Long Island, NY native — in Lower Zambezi National Park on June 5, 2024. NJ mom of three was mauled to death by a hippo that charged them on African safari: lawsuit https://t.co/An7NOJ2hpt pic.twitter.com/YFz7oRFoHA — New York Post (@nypost) February 13, 2025 


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by Josh Lanier
Ronkonkoma, NY
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From Planes To Trains: MacArthur Airport Will Link To LIRR Ahead Of Proposed Amtrak Expansion From Planes To Trains: MacArthur Airport Will Link To LIRR Ahead Of Proposed Amtrak Expansion From Planes To Trains: MacArthur Airport Will Link To LIRR Ahead Of Proposed Amtrak Expansion
From Planes To Trains: MacArthur Airport Will Link To Lirr Ahead Of Proposed Amtrak Expansion Long Island is on the brink of a transportation revolution. State transportation officials are investing $150 million for a pedestrian walkway connecting the proposed North Terminal at MacArthur Airport to the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) station in Ronkonkoma, Gov. Kathy Hochul said. The ambitious project, announced Wednesday, Feb. 12, will also include redesigned road networks and infrastructure upgrades aimed at enhancing accessibility and fueling economic growth, Hochul’s office said. “Long Islanders deserve modern, efficient transit systems that make their daily lives easier and fuel 


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by Michael Mashburn
Hartford, CT
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'Peep' The Hartford Yard Goats Fresh Fall Look As Tickets Go On Sale For 2025 'Peep' The Hartford Yard Goats Fresh Fall Look As Tickets Go On Sale For 2025 'Peep' The Hartford Yard Goats Fresh Fall Look As Tickets Go On Sale For 2025
'Peep' The Hartford Yard Goats Fresh Fall Look As Tickets Go On Sale For 2025 In the middle of winter, the Hartford Yard Goats are not only dreaming of warm summer nights at a baseball game but also New England's most colorful time of year: fall. Single-game tickets for the Hartford Yard Goats go on sale at 10 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 7. The Double-A team opens its 10th anniversary season in the Capital City on Friday, Apr. 4 when they host the Somerset Patriots in a rematch from the 2024 Eastern League playoffs. The Goats, who already have a quirky nickname based on Hartford's railroad history, unveiled their newest alternate identity to build hype for the upcoming


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by Chris Spiker
Rutherford, NJ
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Blue Law Blowout: American Dream's Sunday Operations Ignite Legal Firestorm In Bergen County Blue Law Blowout: American Dream's Sunday Operations Ignite Legal Firestorm In Bergen County Blue Law Blowout: American Dream's Sunday Operations Ignite Legal Firestorm In Bergen County
Blue Law Blowout: American Dream's Sunday Operations Ignite Legal Firestorm In Bergen County A fierce debate has erupted over Sunday retail operations at the American Dream Complex in East Rutherford, as Bergen County officials accuse the mall of violating the county’s long-standing Blue Laws. Meanwhile, American Dream’s leadership and supporters argue that Sunday sales are essential to the region’s economy and tourism goals. The Blue Laws, enacted in 1951, ban the sale of items like clothing, household furnishings, and office supplies on Sundays across Bergen County. However, American Dream’s stores have been open on Sundays for nearly a year, with one exception: retail closures du


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by Cecilia Levine
Ledyard-Preston, CT
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'Making Waves': Great Wolf Lodge Near Foxwoods Sets Opening Date For $300M Resort 'Making Waves': Great Wolf Lodge Near Foxwoods Sets Opening Date For $300M Resort 'Making Waves': Great Wolf Lodge Near Foxwoods Sets Opening Date For $300M Resort
'Making Waves': Great Wolf Lodge Near Foxwoods Sets Opening Date For $300M Resort A new indoor water park near Foxwoods Resort Casino has set a date for when families can start enjoying splash-filled adventures. Great Wolf Lodge Mashantucket, a 92,000-square-foot park on 13 acres next to Foxwoods, will open on Friday, May 23, Great Wolf Resorts said. The $300 million resort is part of a partnership with the Pequot tribe, promising year-round indoor water fun and family-friendly attractions. Foxwoods posted an Instagram video, giving a sneak peek of the park's progress on Tuesday, Jan. 14. "🌊đŸș Making waves with our newest addition!" said Foxwoods. "We're t


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by Chris Spiker
Harrisburg, PA
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Snowy Savings: PA Ski Resorts Offer Deals For Beginners On 'Bunny Hill Weekends' Snowy Savings: PA Ski Resorts Offer Deals For Beginners On 'Bunny Hill Weekends' Snowy Savings: PA Ski Resorts Offer Deals For Beginners On 'Bunny Hill Weekends'
Snowy Savings: PA Ski Resorts Offer Deals For Beginners On 'Bunny Hill Weekends' Whether you’re learning to ski for the first time or looking for family-friendly winter fun, Pennsylvania is encouraging you to hit the slopes. The state will have two more "Bunny Hill Weekends" in the winter, the Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) said in a news release on Tuesday, Jan. 14. The first was on the weekend of Saturday, Jan. 11, as the state's way of encouraging residents to check out Pennsylvania's more than 20 ski areas. Four resorts will offer exclusive deals on the weekends of February 8-9 and March 1-2. "In 2025, we want visitors to exp


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by Chris Spiker
National Interest
NYC Is Lone US Locale To Make Top 10 Of World's Best Cities In New Rankings NYC Is Lone US Locale To Make Top 10 Of World's Best Cities In New Rankings NYC Is Lone US Locale To Make Top 10 Of World's Best Cities In New Rankings
NYC Is Lone US Locale To Make Top 10 Of World's Best Cities In New Rankings Moving On Up: Here's Where NYC Ranks Among World's Best Cities New York City has made significant progress in a new list of the world's best cities.  The 2024 Top 100 City Destinations Index, published by Euromonitor International, ranks global cities based on tourism performance, sustainability, and economic strength. While Paris retained its crown as the top city, New York City climbed higher on the list, continuing to cement its place as a top global destination. It was ranked 10th last year, and is now at No. 6. The Top 10 cities in the rankings include: No. 1: Paris. No. 2: Ma


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by Joe Lombardi
Paterson, NJ
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Rooftop Dining, Coworking Spaces Highlighted In Paterson's Newest Development Rooftop Dining, Coworking Spaces Highlighted In Paterson's Newest Development Rooftop Dining, Coworking Spaces Highlighted In Paterson's Newest Development
Rooftop Dining, Coworking Spaces Highlighted In Paterson's Newest Development Paterson officials gathered Tuesday, Nov. 26, to break ground on an ambitious new community center in the Great Falls area, transforming a century-old building into a hub of opportunity and connection for residents. Andre Sayegh The 40,000-square-foot building at 39 McBride Avenue has a storied history, serving as a silk mill, machine shop, and later a Christian school.  Now, it is poised to become the Great Falls Center, a multi-purpose space designed to enrich the community with culinary, vocational, and social opportunities. View this post on Instagram 


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by Cecilia Levine