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Mohegan

Two Mohegan Residents Face Federal Charges in Separate Cases

Two Mohegan Lake residents have been charged in separate cases by the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York.

U.S. Attorney Damien Williams announced last week that Gina Mestre, 33, a former New York City police officer, pleaded guilty in connection with her involvement in obstructing a federal investigation into the Shooting Boys gang and serving as an accessory to a murder committed by the gang’s leader.

Mestre could face a maximum sentence of 15 years in prison after pleading guilty to one count of accessory after the fact to murder in aid of racketeering.

“As she has now admitted, Gina Mestre, a former NYPD Officer, abused her position of public trust and betrayed the oath she took to protect and serve the citizens of New York City by helping a gang member evade capture for a murder of a rival gang member that he committed in broad daylight,” Williams said in a statement.

“When law enforcement officers break the laws they are sworn to uphold, they do a disservice to their fellow officers, to the departments that employ them and to the public they serve.”

As alleged in the indictment, Mestre, a police officer from July 2013 to May 2022, was assigned to the 52nd Precinct’s Public Safety Unit. In the summer of 2020, a major focus of the precinct and the Public Safety Unit was the reduction of gun violence, much of which was committed by members of the Shooting Boys gang.

The Shooting Boys gang is a criminal organization based in the University Heights section of the Bronx. The gang’s territory and base of operations fell within the jurisdiction of the NYPD’s 52nd Precinct. The leader of the Shooting Boys was Andrew Done, a/k/a “Caballo.”

In June 2020, Mestre began communicating with Done through secret social…

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Lenni Lenape

Manahatta: A Smart Focus on Who Really Owns Manhattan

Manahatta: A Smart Focus on Who Really Owns Manhattan – New York Stage Review
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Mohican

What are the best camping spots in Ohio?

Summary:
Ohio is home to numerous picturesque camping spots that offer a variety of outdoor experiences. From serene lakeside retreats to dense forests teeming with wildlife, the state boasts a range of camping destinations for nature enthusiasts. This article explores some of the best camping spots in Ohio, highlighting their unique features and amenities. Whether you’re seeking a family-friendly campground or a secluded wilderness experience, Ohio has something to offer every camping enthusiast.

What are the Best Camping Spots in Ohio?

1. Hocking Hills State Park: Nestled in the heart of the Hocking Hills region, this state park is renowned for its stunning rock formations, cascading waterfalls, and lush hiking trails. Campers can choose from a variety of campsites, including electric and non-electric options, and enjoy activities such as fishing, canoeing, and birdwatching.

2. Mohican State Park: Situated along the scenic Clear Fork Gorge, Mohican State Park offers a range of camping opportunities. With over 1,100 acres of woodlands, campers can explore miles of hiking and biking trails, go horseback riding, or enjoy water activities on the park’s lake. The park also features a variety of camping options, including RV sites, primitive campsites, and cabins.

3. East Harbor State Park: Located on the shores of Lake Erie, East Harbor State Park is a haven for water lovers. Campers can enjoy swimming, boating, and fishing in the lake, or simply relax on the sandy beach. The park offers both electric and non-electric campsites, as well as amenities such as showers, playgrounds, and picnic areas.

4. Wayne National Forest: Spanning over a quarter-million acres, Wayne National Forest provides a true wilderness camping experience. With numerous dispersed camping sites, visitors can immerse themselves in the forest’s natural beauty and enjoy activities like hiking, hunting, and wildlife watching. It’s important to note that permits may be required for certain…

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The Euro roots of a US holiday

People who have visited Greece or Cyprus may remember that the Greek word for “thank you” is euxaristó, pronounced “efharistó”. This is actually a verb-form meaning “I thank [you]”, so if several people are expressing gratitude, you should say euxaristoume “we thank [you]”.

Those readers who go to church may recognise that the Greek word for “thank you” is the source of the English word Eucharist, which is often used as a synonym for the Christian service of Holy Communion, although its basic meaning is in fact “thanksgiving”.

This is not to be confused with the American Thanksgiving celebration, of course, which was celebrated last month. Since 1941 it has always been celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November – in Canada it occurs on the second Monday of October. Historically, it is not totally unrelated to the Eucharist because thanks are involved, but it is now a predominantly secular occasion which is celebrated by Americans of all ethnicities, and of all religions and none.

It began in the USA as a kind of autumn harvest festival, a day of giving thanks for that year’s produce. It is widely believed by Americans that their modern festival is a tradition descending from the 1621 harvest supper shared between the Pilgrim Fathers and the indigenous Algonquian-speaking Wampanoag people, who subsequently came close to extinction as a result of imported European diseases, and of being sold into slavery elsewhere in New England as well as in the Caribbean, by the English-speaking settlers.

The Wampanoag language is a dialect of Massachusett, a Southern New England Algonquian language, which tragically lost its last native speakers more than a century ago. These people do not have a great deal to be thankful for.

At Thanksgiving, Americans typically eat native produce – turkey, potatoes, cranberries and pumpkin…

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Nanticoke

Wright paces Crestwood boys past Nanticoke

Chaz Wright scored 19 points to lead host Crestwood to a 56-28 victory over Nanticoke in boys basketball on Monday nighjtjj.

Nanticoke was led by Jaidyn Johnson with 10 points.

Scranton 44, Valley West 36

Oliver Almonte scored 12 points to lead Scranton past host Wyoming Valley West.

Valley West was led by Eric Reyes with 10 points.

Holy Cross 53, Pittston Area 37

Mike Hughes scored 17 points to lead visiting Holy Cross past Pittston Area.

Holy Cross also got 10 points from Mayy Lyons.

Pittston Area was led by Ciaran Bilbow with 10 points.

Marian 56, Wyoming Seminary 46

Jesse Rodino scored a game-high 22 points to lead Marian past visiting Wyoming Seminary.

Jacob Miller chipped in 17 points for Marian.

Jack Novelli led Wyoming Seminary with 19 points, while Louis Michaels and Brian Leahy had nine points each.

GIRLS BASKETBALL

Marian 52, Wyoming Seminary 38

Addy Fritz hit four 3-pointers and scored 22 points to lead host Marian past Wyoming Seminary.

Seminary was led by Ella Stambaugh and Clare Griffin with 9 points each.

Lackawanna Trail 41, Wyoming Area 22

Gretchen Rejrat and Mackenzie Schirg each scored 14 points to lead host Lackawanna Trail past Wyoming Area.

Wyoming Area was led by Addison Gaylord with eight points.

BOYS BASKETBALL

Crestwood 56, Nanticoke 28

NANTICOKE (28) – Ethan Ball 0 0-0 0, R.J. Brovan 1 0-2 2, P.J. Remley 0 1-2 1, Ethan Spencer 0 3-8 3, Shane Pearson 0 0-0 0, Liam Mullery 2 0-0 5, Jaidyn Johnson 4 1-6 10, Mike Stachowick 1 0-0 2, Mathias Mitchell 2 0-0 4. Totals 10 5-18 28.

CRESTWOOD (56) – Ryan Sechleer 0 0-0 0, Alan Porro 2 0-0 4, Mason Czapla 1 0-0 3, Derek Johnson 3 2-4 8, Matt…

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Mohegan

AP Top 25 poll: South Carolina maintains top spot after Women’s Hall of Fame Showcase

South Carolina's Kamilla Cardoso celebrates in the fourth quarter against the Utah Utes at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut, on Sunday. (Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images)

South Carolina’s Kamilla Cardoso celebrates in the fourth quarter against the Utah Utes at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut, on Sunday. (Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images) (Greg Fiume via Getty Images)

The top teams took care of business this week as conference games loom later in the month. Only Penn State, which entered the poll at No. 25 last week, and Washington State, which was ranked No. 21, lost to a team ranked lower than it.

The bottom of the rankings are the most interesting and will likely shake up again with so many teams earning votes in last week’s poll. Seventeen teams were in voters’ individual ballots last week that did not have enough points to earn a ranking in the final collective rankings. There are 19 undefeated teams in Division I and 32 with one loss.

I am an AP voter this season and will share my ballot weekly with team results and reasonings for movement in my rankings. (The full AP poll results are below.)

1. South Carolina (9-0)

The Gamecocks did nothing to lose their spot atop the poll, though they had another close call in a 78-69 win against then-No. 11 Utah. They can adjust their focal point to different weapons and they’ve remained poised in close, late contests. The win over Utah was their second against a team ranked top five in the latest NET rankings. Their résumé is what puts them above UCLA.

2. UCLA (9-0)

The Bruins looked like a clear Final Four team in a 95-78 win over then-No. 20 Florida State at the Women’s Hall of Fame Showcase on Sunday. And head coach…

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Lenni Lenape

Review: An Earnest Yet Awkward Land Acknowledgement for ‘Manahatta’

Elizabeth Frances and Joe Tapper in Manahatta at The Public Theater. Joan Marcus

Manahatta | 1hr 45mins. No intermission. | Public Theater | 425 Lafayette Street | 212-967-7555

Every history play has its moral. The Trojan Women: Victory in war brings shame to all. Richard III: Power may be gained (not held) by hypocrisy and murder. A Man for All Seasons and The Crucible: Convictions are worth dying for. So what’s the takeaway from Mary Kathryn Nagle’s Manahatta, which juxtaposes the 17th-century Dutch colonization of this island and the 2008 subprime mortgage crisis? Hard to choose one. White folks monetize, steal, and destroy everything they touch? Ownership is the root of all evil? Ancestors never die?

Maybe the clue is something Bobbie (Sheila Tousey) says to Luke (Enrico Nassi). She has leveraged a bank loan on an adjustable-rate mortgage in order to pay for her late husband’s crushing hospital bills. Debt-ridden Bobbie now faces foreclosure. Luke, like Bobbie, is Native American, working for his (white) father at the bank. He’s guilt-ridden over helping Bobbie into this financial quagmire. She’s philosophical about it. “[W]e need folks like you, to walk in both worlds,” Bobbie says. “You can talk their talk, walk their walk, but the moment you forget who you are, they have you. And then you’re walkin’ in one world, not two.” 

It’s a powerful warning, one I wish Nagle had heeded. By running a Lenape family’s misfortunes through a dual-era structure, she prioritizes time-jumping echoes—between the “purchase” of Manahatta in 1626 and the housing market crash—over credible human drama. What it means, in practice, is an academic concept that looks good on paper, but yields shallow characters, wooden dialogue, and a perverse sense of historical fatalism.

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Nanticoke

HS BASKETBALL: Small, Bittenbender power Lady Knights

Zya Small scored 27 points to power Scranton past Nanticoke Area, 63-41, in a nonleague girls basketball game Thursday at Scranton.

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UConn women’s basketball team remains at No. 17 in AP Top 25

Regrouping after a loss at Texas dropped them to 4-3, the UConn women’s basketball team righted the ship with a pair of wins over Ball State and North Carolina last week.

The Huskies didn’t move up in the AP Top 25 poll as a result, but for the first time since Week 3 of the rankings, they didn’t move down either.

UConn remained at No. 17 in the latest poll after a 76-64 win over UNC on Sunday, holding in that spot, which happens to be their lowest ranking in the Top 25 poll since 1993.

North Carolina fell one spot to No. 25 after the loss, which was part of the Basketball Hall of Fame Women’s Showcase at Mohegan Sun Arena. South Carolina remained a unanimous No. 1 in the poll after beating No. 11 Utah in an earlier game in the event.

UCLA, North Carolina State, Iowa and Texas followed the Gamecocks in the Top 25. USC, LSU, Colorado, Stanford and Baylor rounded out the top 10. It was the first time this season that the top 10 teams were unchanged in the poll after a series of upsets.

UNLV and Miami entered the Top 25 for the first time this season. The Rebels came in at No. 23 and the Hurricanes at 24. Penn State and Washington State dropped out.

CLIMBING CATS

Kansas State continues to climb the poll, moving up to No. 12. It’s the Wildcats’ best ranking since the team was eighth in the final poll of the 2004 season. Kansas State’s only loss came against Iowa in a Thanksgiving tournament, 10 days after the Wildcats beat the Hawkeyes. Jeff Mittie’s team doesn’t face another ranked opponent until a home game against Texas on Jan. 13.

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“When you’re missing really…

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Review: ‘Manahatta’ Shows the Brute Forces of New York—Then and Now

Joan Marcus

Audiences attending New York theater are used to hearing the announcement at the beginning of many productions—that the venue they are sitting stands on land that was the original homeland of the Lenape people. In the program for the Public Theater’s production of Mary Kathryn Nagle’s 2013 play, Manahatta (to Dec. 23), the statement has grown in declarative emphasis. “The Public stands in honor of the first people and our ancestors…We acknowledge the painful history of genocide and forced removal from this territory. We honor the generations of stewards, and we pay our respects to the many diverse indigenous peoples still connected to this land.”

The play, directed by Laurie Woolery, takes place in two time zones and places—the year of the financial crash in 2008 in Manhattan and Oklahoma, and then 17th century Manahatta (popularly known as Manhattan Island), where Dutch settlers land, and—first by inquisitive charm, then by brute force—displace the Lenape. The play contrasts the echoing themes of the two different eras: the violent centrifugal spin of money, racism, trade, power, and identity. The company of actors play different characters with similar characteristics in both eras.

Present in both old and modern storylines are the Lenape—a people in the 17th century selling furs and at home in what we know today as Downtown Manhattan. In the 17th century, we see the incipient forces of capitalism destroy the Lenape in their own homeland; in 2008, we see a modern Lenape family in Oklahoma threatened with losing their home because of the financial crash.

Read more at The Daily Beast.

Source: www.thedailybeast.com

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