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Food Network stars like Scott Conant, Robert Irvine, Marc Murphy, Chris Santos and Maneet Chauhan will descend upon Mohegan Sun in January for the Mohegan Sun Wine & Food Fest. The four day-long festival, which runs from Jan. 22-25, will feature tastings and other food-based experiences with notable international, national and local chefs and food personalities.
One of these personalities is chef Shawn Osbey, a Danbury native who operates his own Atlanta-based catering company. Known as the “traveling chef,” Osbey harnesses the recipes and experiences of other cultures and has found ways to incorporate those inspirations into his own cuisine.
“It keeps my ideas and my artistry fresh. It’s not just about me creating events, it’s also about me experiencing different cultures and different foods as well,” Osbey. “That kind of resonates and translates back into my food.”
“It’s always great to see different cultures; the way they kind of create experiences and then I can take bits and stuff and create unique experiences for my clients,” Osbey added.
Growing up in Danbury in the 1980s and ’90s, Osbey found a passion for cooking through his time spent at home on snowdays.
Chef Shawn Osbey with Food Network star and event host, Alex Guarnaschelli on Aug. 17, 2024, for the Dan’s Taste White Party at Gurney’s Montauk. (Courtesy of John Tucker)
“We had those big, big snowstorms back in those days,” Osbey said. “We were stuck in the house so my family and I would turn to cooking. We would cook all day. I would turn my kitchen into a little restaurant.”
“I would take my notepad and go room to…
New Name Honors First Stewards of Land that Became Yonkers
(Left to Right: Yonkers Parks, Recreation & Conservation Commissioner Steve Sansone; President Shannon Holsey, Stockbridge-Munsee Band of Mohican Indians; Mayor Mike Spano; Sculptor Al Wadzinski; Yonkers City Councilwoman Deana Norman; Yonkers City Councilwoman Tasha Diaz with the newly installed “Many Trails” sculpture at Daylighting II at 2 Mill Street. Photo Credit: Maurice Mercado/City of Yonkers
Mayor Mike Spano today announced the official renaming of Daylighting II at 2 Mill Street to Many Trails Park, in recognition of the Indigenous people who first inhabited the land that is now the City of Yonkers.
The new name honors the region’s Native American heritage, including the Lenape, Munsee, and Mohican people, whose history and traditions remain deeply connected to the Hudson River Valley. A new metal sculpture, designed by Native American artist Al Wadzinski, that recognizes how the history of Yonkers and Native American are intertwined was installed at the rededicated park.
“This name reminds us that the story of Yonkers began long before our City was founded,” said Mayor Spano. “By renaming this site Many Trails Park, we honor the first stewards of this land, the Lenape, Munsee, and Mohican people. We also recognize the deep history that continues to shape Yonkers today.”
“Parks are where community, culture, and nature come together,” said Yonkers Parks, Recreation, and Conservation Commissioner Steve Sansone. “Many Trails Park will serve as a lasting tribute to the Indigenous people whose connection to this land is woven into the fabric of Yonkers’ history.”
Located along the daylighted Saw Mill River, Many Trails Park stands as a symbol of respect, remembrance, and unity. The park’s name was chosen to reflect the many paths,…
ARKVILLE — Justin Wexler, noted scholar of Lenape history and culture, will give an illustrated talk as the last of Catskills Folk Connection’s activities associated with its exhibit “Indigenous Delaware County: Lenape and Mohawk Fiber Traditions.” On Saturday, November 22 at 10:00am (note time change), he will speak at the auditorium of the Catskill Watershed Corporation, 669 Co. Hwy 38, Arkville NY 12406, about the broader culture and history of pre-colonial Native Americans in the Northeast, including Lenape and Haudenosaunee fiber traditions. Not a Native American himself, Mr. Wexler has immersed himself in the study of the ecology of the forest that surrounds his Cairo home and the lifeways of its original inhabitants. He has gained a BA in History and Anthropology from Marlboro College, and both a Master of Arts Degree in Teaching and a Professional Certificate in Environmental Policy from Bard College. He is well-known as a speaker in the Catskills and Hudson Valley, on land and on the water. He and his wife, Anna Plattner, offer programs in Native American history, ethnoecology, forest farming and eco-camping through their educational organization Wild Hudson Valley, with a mission to “inspire learning and build connection through shared experiences in nature.”
“Justin has been invaluable in creating Catskills Folk Connection’s exhibit of Mohawk and Lenape fiber arts, with his deep knowledge not only of history but also botany and ecology that represents the context of these Native American nations’ fiber traditions,” says Catskills Folk Connection’s Executive Director, Ginny Scheer. The exhibit can be seen in the Erpf gallery of the Catskill Center, 43355 State Highway 28, Arkville NY 12406, Wednesdays through Sundays, 10 am to 4 pm. The exhibit features Lenape artist Theresa Johnson’s baskets, Mohawk artist Marilyn Isaac’s fingerwoven traditional sashes and Mohawk artist Wilma Cook…
Press Statement United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) Office of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General Thank you for attending this press conference on this memorable day in Iraq’s democratic process. This morning, we had the honor of visiting a number of polling centers in Baghdad, and in the evening, I will also visit a number of polling centers in Basra. UNAMI officials will be deployed to all Iraqi governorates to view and follow up on the progress of the voting process in polling centers. I am pleased to see this turnout of voters, and the good organization demonstrated by the Independent High Electoral Commission (IHEC). What I have seen today is evidence of the great efforts made by the Commission to ensure the technical and administrative readiness to hold orderly parliamentary elections. Today, is a democratic milestone in which the Iraqi people celebrate the exercise of their constitutionally guaranteed right to choose their representatives freely, responsibly and honestly, in a scene that embodies their free will and their adherence to the democratic choice towards building a more secure, stable and prosperous future, in order to build an Iraq for all, an Iraq of pride and dignity. It is a day in which Iraqis reaffirm that the voice of the citizen is the source of legitimacy, and that conscious and responsible participation is the basis for consolidating democracy and strengthening trust in institutions, where there is no space for corruption, and no place for nepotism. It is the time for an Iraq free of negative phenomena. For more than two decades, UNAMI has successfully contributed to the organization of several national elections (thirteen electoral processes), in accordance with international standards. What we are witnessing today is the fruit of this long process of cooperation, and a testament to…
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Pens stunned in OT loss to Marlies
WILKES-BARRE, Pa. – The Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins sustained a 4-3, overtime loss to the Toronto Marlies on Wednesday night at Mohegan Arena at Casey Plaza.
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (8-2-1-0) dominated the first two periods, but were left stunned by a four-goal comeback by Toronto.
Tristan Broz opened the scoring just 16 seconds into the contest when he rifled a shot off the iron and in. The swift tally marked the third-fastest goal to start a game in Penguins franchise history.
At the end of the first, the Penguins had out-shot the Marlies 12-5, but only had a one-goal lead for their efforts. That changed when Wilkes-Barre/Scranton started the second period with a bang. Atley Calvert chipped in a rebound less than two minutes into the frame.
Eight minutes later, Boko Imama scored his first goal of the season. Imama’s shot deflected off two Marlies defenders before sneaking past Artur Akhtyamov as the Penguins took a 3-0 lead.
Borya Valis put Toronto on the board less than two minutes into the third period. The Marlies cut the deficit to one halfway through the final frame thanks to captain Logan Shaw. Just over two minutes later, Benoit-Olivier Groulx flicked a backhander across the goal line, tying things up at three apiece.
After several grand scoring opportunities for the Penguins in overtime, Toronto completed its comeback in the final minute of OT. Travis Boyd drilled the game-winner on a two-on-one rush with 42 seconds left to play.
Filip Larsson made 19 saves, dropping his record to 3-0-1 on the season. Akhtyamov made 26 stops in the win for Toronto, including three saves in overtime.
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton’s next game is Friday, Nov. 7, when the Penguins take on the Rochester Americans. Game time between the Penguins and Amerks is slated for…
LEWES, Del. — The City of Lewes announced its formal recognition of National Native American Heritage Month in a post on its official Facebook page, sharing a proclamation issued by Mayor Amy L. Marasco. The proclamation acknowledges the long history and continuing… The post LEWES MAYOR ISSUES PROCLAMATION FOR NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH appeared first on TV Delmarva Channel 33.
LEWES, Del. — The City of Lewes announced its formal recognition of National Native American Heritage Month in a post on its official Facebook page, sharing a proclamation issued by Mayor Amy L. Marasco. The proclamation acknowledges the long history and continuing contributions of Native American and Indigenous peoples in Delaware and throughout the United States.
Mayor Marasco stated in the proclamation that the annual observance honors the cultural heritage, historical legacy, and enduring contributions of Native American communities. She noted that long before the founding of Lewes or the establishment of the State of Delaware, the region was home to the Lenape and Nanticoke peoples. Their traditions, systems of governance, and stewardship of the natural environment helped shape the area’s cultural and ecological landscape. The proclamation also recognized the continued presence of the Lenape and Nanticoke communities in Delaware. Mayor Marasco stated that these communities have preserved their languages, cultural practices, and values despite centuries of hardship. She further noted that Native American communities have made lasting contributions to education, governance, the arts, and the preservation of natural resources, strengthening the cultural and environmental fabric of the state.
The city stated that Native American Heritage Month provides an important opportunity for residents to deepen their understanding of Native American history and contemporary life. Mayor Marasco encouraged residents to honor and celebrate the histories and contributions of Native American and Indigenous peoples,…
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Office of the Special Representative of the Secretary General
Thank you for attending this press conference on this memorable day in Iraq’s democratic process. This morning, we had the honor of visiting a number of polling centers in Baghdad, and in the evening, I will also visit a number of polling centers in Basra. UNAMI officials will be deployed to all Iraqi governorates to view and follow up on the progress of the voting process in polling centers. I am pleased to see this turnout of voters, and the good organization demonstrated by the Independent High Electoral Commission (IHEC). What I have seen today is evidence of the great efforts made by the Commission to ensure the technical and administrative readiness to hold orderly parliamentary elections.
Today, is a democratic milestone in which the Iraqi people celebrate the exercise of their constitutionally guaranteed right to choose their representatives freely, responsibly and honestly, in a scene that embodies their free will and their adherence to the democratic choice towards building a more secure, stable and prosperous future, in order to build an Iraq for all, an Iraq of pride and dignity. It is a day in which Iraqis reaffirm that the voice of the citizen is the source of legitimacy, and that conscious and responsible participation is the basis for consolidating democracy and strengthening trust in institutions, where there is no space for corruption, and no place for nepotism. It is the time for an Iraq free of negative phenomena.
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Low count temperatures averaged close to 29 degrees F º (minimum low of 14 F º at both Chesterville and Elkton and maximum low of 53 at South Dorchester). Middleton also had very low minimum temperature of 16 F º. Average high temps were just less than 43 degrees F º (minimum high of 25 at Elkton and maximum high of 69 F º at Crisfield with Sugarloaf Mountain at close second place with 67 F º). Highlights included a Spotted Sandpiper at Wilmington, and a Loggerhead Shrike that was found before, during, and after the Denton Count. It was found on Ninetown Rd, Ridgely, MD. Bands on both legs indicated that it was a released bird from Canada. It was seen by multiple observers after the count and based on the leg bands, was identified again at Manassas National Battlefield in Virginia at the end of March, 2025. Denton also hosted a couple of Clay-colored Sparrows at Tuckahoe State Park headquarters. Interesting Warblers included Black-and-White Warbler, Black-throated Blue Warbler and Wilsons’s Warbler.
WATERFOWL
Lower Kent County had a Ross’s Goose 1 and South Dorchester had one for count week. Ocean City had 3 Greater White-fronted Geese. Sugarloaf Mountain had a Greater White-fronted Goose (4th occurrence). Bombay hook had a Greater White-fronted Goose for count week. Lower Kent County had 25 Cackling Geese. Annapolis-Gibson Island and Rock Run each had 2 Cackling Geese. Sugarloaf Mountain had 5, Seneca (5th occurrence) and Point Lookout each had 2, Cape Henlopen-Prime Hook, Patuxent River and Saint Michael’s each had 1 and Oakland had one for count week. On the Patuxent River Count, 901 Canada Geese was an all-time low (lc). Seneca had 7 Trumpeter Swans (hc; 1st occurrence). Seaford-Nanticoke had 3,500, Crisfield had a high of 2,391, and Milford had 1,363 Tundra Swans…

