The New York State Partnership Against Drowsy Driving (NYPDD) reminds drivers to be aware of the dangers of drowsy driving. “Drowsiness and fatigue are contributing factors in thousands of crashes every year on our highways, causing far too many preventable deaths and injuries,” said Mark J.F. Schro...

Halloween may seem like child’s play, but many adults participate in Halloween hijinks. According to the National Retail Federation, $1.7 billion was spent on adult Halloween costumes in 2022 , while $1.2 billion was spent on kids’ costumes. Witches, vampires, ghosts and pirates top the list of popu...

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UConn Extension’s new fact sheet series is helping farm operations prepare for extreme weather. The first in the series, “Preparing Farm Operations for Extreme Weather: General Strategies for Producers,” is authored by Diane Dorfer, Sara Tomis and MacKenzie White. This timely resource is designed to...

Autumn is in full force. Green leaves have turned to brilliant shades of red and gold that flutter to the ground in their yearly dance. The garden is winding down in preparation for its long winter nap – the perfect time to think about spring. If you’ve never planted spring blooming bulbs, don’t let...

12 a.m., October 1. Like a flick of the switch, it arrived. We’ll still have some days that feel like summer – but by and large, autumn is here to stay. We find ourselves back on that magical roller coaster that is the holiday gauntlet of Oct. 1 to Jan. 1. This writer loves this time of year – stres...

Candles are not in short supply come the holiday season. During Chanukah, candles are an integral component of celebrating the miracle of oil that burned in the Temple for eight days. Celebrants of Kwanzaa utilize candles to represent the seven principles of the holiday. Christians light candles dur...