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Yahoo
05-07-2025
- Yahoo
Venice Beach, Ocean City and Virginia Beach's boardwalks aren't ranked as high as a CT one
Summer is in full swing, which means it's time for walks on the boardwalk. And if you want to visit a classic one, you'll find one of the very best in Connecticut with stunning views. USA TODAY 10BEST Readers' Choice Awards recently its public space rankings, and one boardwalk in Connecticut ranked among the best in the country. The annual 10BEST awards highlight the best in travel, food and lifestyle, and winners are chosen by a public voting poll after being nominated by industry experts. In the public spaces awards, highlighting the top parks, playgrounds, trails and more from across the country, the Ocean Beach Park Boardwalk in New London ranked second for best boardwalk. Here's what to know about the state's top-rated boardwalk. Located at the end of Ocean Avenue in New London, Ocean Beach Park is a half-mile white sand beach overlooking Long Island Sound. According to USA TODAY, the beach's boardwalk is a "New England gem" which "combines classic boardwalk charm with modern amenities." Boardwalk activities at Ocean Beach Park include an arcade, a playground, a gift shop, mini golf, a triple water slide, a spray park and an Olympic-size swimming pool. Those looking to get away from the water can enjoy a walk on the park's nature trail, overlooking the beautiful Alewife Cove. Beachgoers can also enjoy a variety of classic boardwalk rides, including the spinning Scrambler, the dizzying Octopus and an old-school carousel. The boardwalk also frequently hosts special events, such as music concerts and firework shows. Worked up an appetite from a busy day on the boardwalk? Ocean Beach has multiple casual dining options with spectacular views of the ocean, including the Sandbar Cafe, the Boardwalk Galley and for a sweet summer treat, the Boardwalk Creamery. Ocean Beach Park is open from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily, with parking costing $30 on weekdays or $40 on weekends and holidays. Certain attractions on the boardwalk may have additional costs. The boardwalk is located at 98 Neptune Ave. in New London. CT beaches: This little known Connecticut beach town was named a 'hidden gem.' Here's where it is Here is the full ranking of USA TODAY's top 10 boardwalks in the country: Wildwoods Boardwalk - Wildwood, NJ Ocean Beach Park Boardwalk - New London, CT Carolina Beach Boardwalk - Carolina Beach, NC Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk - Santa Cruz, CA Kemah Boardwalk - Kemah, TX Atlantic City Boardwalk - Atlantic City, NJ Venice Beach Boardwalk - Venice, CA Ocean City Boardwalk - Ocean City, NJ Ocean City Boardwalk - Ocean City, MD Virginia Beach Boardwalk - Virginia Beach, VA This article originally appeared on The Bulletin: Move over Venice Beach, this CT boardwalk named one of best in US
Daily Mail
08-06-2025
- Daily Mail
Captain charged after NYC boat explosion leaves 22 victims injured or swimming for their lives
A man was arrested after a boat exploded on the Long Island Sound in New York City, forcing more than 20 people to jump into the water. Officials say three people were injured and 19 others were forced to swim for their lives from the blaze after it took over the ship. The boat caught fire around 8:30pm on Saturday night while out on the Sound near City Island, in the Bronx, with first responders rushing to the scene. Images shared on social media shows thick plumes of smoke billowing from the vessel. Another clip shows the fire taking over the rear of the boat, with everyone onboard running for the front of the ship. Three people were pulled from the waters while the remainder managed to make their way to a nearby island where they waited to be taken back to shore by the Coast Guard. One person is in a critical condition, another serious and the third is stable, with the captain of the ship being charged with operating the vessel while intoxicated. Joshua Brito, 33, of the Bronx was hit with a DWI and reckless endangerment in relation to the incident, the NYPD said. Those injured onboard were all adults, with their ages ranging from 18 to 58, police said. Sources have told The New York Post that the inferno was started due to an explosion on board, but officials have yet to identify an official cause. One witness told the outlet: 'The only thing I saw was a bunch of smoke while walking down the block. It was very thick heavy black smoke.' New York City Fire Department Assistant Chief Michael Meyers said in a statement: 'Marine 4 gave a verbal for a boat fire and multiple people in the water to the Bronx dispatcher. 'At that point, the Bronx dispatcher had land units respond to come into City Island and begin to accept patients. 'Marine 4 grabbed three people out of the water. At that point, they transported them to one of the docks that was close by, where Engine 70 was waiting and EMS was waiting as well to begin CPR on the victims.' Meyers added: 'The other 19 folks swam to Hart Island. They were just off the east end of Hart Island, and then they were picked up by the NYPD Coast Guard and FDNY boats and transported back over to the docks at the Yacht Club on City Island. 'This just goes to show you what a coordinated effort happens between our marine units, our land units, and our EMS units to get here to help save lives, by responding in here, by communicating well, and by working with our City partners to help ensure that we protect the people of the City of New York.' The Coast Guard identified the ship as being a 44ft powerboat with an enclosed cabin. Brito's arraignment was pending in Bronx Criminal Court on Sunday.
Yahoo
08-06-2025
- Yahoo
3 injured, 19 others forced to swim for their lives after boat exploded in Long Island Sound
A boat exploded near Hart Island in the Bronx Saturday night, injuring three and forcing 19 others to swim for their lives as flames engulfed the vessel, according to fire officials and law enforcement sources. First responders rushed to the fiery scene after the boat burst into flames around 8:30 p.m. and sent 22 terrified passengers plunging into the Long Island Sound, assistant fire chief Mike Meyers told The Post. Three people — including one in critical condition — were rescued from the water, while the others swam to the nearby 131-acre islet before being transported by the Coast Guard to a boat basin on City Island. The victims have since been taken to nearby hospitals for evaluation and are all expected 'pull through.' Sources said the fire was sparked by an explosion on the boat, but officials said the cause is still under investigation. 'The only thing I saw was a bunch of smoke while walking down the block,' a witness told The Post, noting the heavy police and fire presence. 'It was very thick heavy black smoke that lasted about a good 10 minutes. I knew it was pretty serious.' Photos shared on social media captured plumes of black smoke billowing into the night sky near Hart Island, located at the western end of the Sound. The type of boat wasn't immediately known, but Meyers said it was a 'pretty decent size' to carry nearly two dozen passengers. The bridge to City Island has since reopened after it was briefly shut down to move victims.
Yahoo
08-06-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Boat catches fire near NYC's Hart Island, forcing over 20 people into the water
The Brief A boat caught fire in the Long Island Sound near the Bronx. Citizen app video showed the thick black smoke rising into the air. The fire forced over 20 people to jump into the water. NEW YORK CITY - A boat caught fire on Saturday night in the Long Island Sound near the Bronx, forcing over 20 people to jump into the water. What we know The fire happened around 8:30 p.m. just off the east end of Hart Island, which is located at the western end of the Sound. City Island's only bridge was partially shut down as first responders rushed in. Citizen app video showed the thick black smoke rising into the air, visible from the Bronx. According to officials, 22 people ended up in the water after the fire broke out. Nineteen swam to shore on Hart Island, while three more had to be pulled out by rescue teams. One person was in critical condition, officials said. The others suffered non-life-threatening injuries. The FDNY led the response, with backup from NYPD Harbor and Aviation and the U.S. Coast Guard. What we don't know The cause of the fire was unknown at the time.
The Independent
02-06-2025
- General
- The Independent
Pilot lands small plane in Long Island Sound, calls 911 to report location before rescue
The pilot of a small plane that was about to crash managed to land it safely in the cool, choppy waters of Long Island Sound off Connecticut and called 911 to provide his precise coordinates before the aircraft sank, authorities said Monday. The Coast Guard pulled two people wearing lifejackets from the water shortly before 11 a.m. on Sunday, about a half-hour after the plane went down a few miles (kilometers) off the coast of Branford, Connecticut, officials said. The survivors were treated for minor injuries and hypothermia symptoms, and brought to a hospital, the Branford Fire Department said. 'We arrived shortly after the Coast Guard,' Branford Fire Chief Thomas Mahoney said. 'The Coast Guard did a great job in responding to the area, retrieving the people out of the water before things got worse. And the pilot obviously did a really good job of landing the plane in choppy seas. Those outcomes don't always come out as well as this did.' The water temperature at the time was about 60 degrees F (15.6 degrees C), according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Mahoney said the seas were a choppy 3 to 6 feet (1 to 2 meters). The single-engine Piper PA-32-300 Cherokee Six took off from Sikorsky Memorial Airport in Stratford, Connecticut, shortly before 10:14 a.m. and was in the air for about 12 minutes when it went down, according to the flight-tracking company FlightAware. About 10 minutes into the flight, the pilot declared an emergency and contacted air traffic controllers in New York, who directed them to try to land about 8 miles (13 kilometers) away at Tweed-New Haven Airport, according to Andrew King, a spokesperson for Avports, which manages Tweed-New Haven. Tweed-New Haven officials prepared a runway for a possible emergency landing. But air traffic controllers lost contact with the plane, King said. Mahoney said after the plane went into the water, the pilot used a cellphone to call 911 and report his plane crashed into Long Island Sound and was taking on water. The aircraft was completely submerged when rescuers arrived. State and federal records indicate the plane is owned by a limited-liability company based in Newtown, Connecticut, and the company's principal is James Edwards. Edwards declined to comment Monday. The crash occurred near Outer Island, an archipelago of about two dozen islands off the Connecticut coast. The National Transportation Safety Board said it was waiting for the recovery of the aircraft to determine the level of damage before deciding whether an NTSB investigation is warranted.
