Aaron Marc Steinberg, 34, of Brooklyn, NY and originally of Orange, CT, passed away on January 8, 2022. Born on February 13, 1987 in Milford, CT, he was the son of Paul and Kathleen (Listenes) Steinberg. Aaron lived for music, and was known as “Music Wizard” to his friends. A 2005 graduate of Amity High … Read more
The Amity/Cheshire/North Haven Blades Girls Ice Hockey team has had some setbacks with injuries and even lost their goalie (to an injury) this season. But on Monday, Jan. 10, they took to the ice at the Bennett Rink in West Haven against the West Haven/Sacred Heart Sharks with hope and determination. Amity Sophomore Abby Fitol … Read more
The Amity Spartans Boys Swimming and Diving Team had three consecutive wins at the beginning of the 2021-22 season, but on Saturday, Jan. 8, they were out splashed by East Lyme in East Lyme. The final tally, East Lyme 103, Amity 77 Amity’s Winning Events: 200 Medley Relay 1:45.44 – Seamus Hennessy, Adam Liu, Kevin … Read more
The Amity Spartans Boys Ice Hockey team hosted the Cheshire Rams in West Haven on Saturday, Feb. 8 at 3 p.m. Coverage hasn’t been very consistent this season and as in past years, Mike Richetelli, one of my favorite coaches, doesn’t send the sheets after a loss, and I can’t always quickly access a live … Read more
Rocco Orlando, 94, passed away peacefully at home in Hamden of Alzheimer’s disease, with his family by his side, on January 6, 2022. Beloved husband of the late Rae Rose Coppola Orlando, he was born in New Haven on March 29, 1927, the son of the late Rocco and Palmina (Riccardi) Orlando. Rocco was educated … Read more
The Amity Boys Ice Hockey Team lost its fifth consecutive game this afternoon at the Bennett Ice Rink in West Haven. With a 1-5 record, some may think that they “stink” but, I see it differently. The Spartans have potential and, like 13 other teams in their division, they simply haven’t been very lucky YET … Read more
The first snowstorm of 2022 brought slippery roads, slow travel, school closings, a few accidents and at least one confused driver. At 4:30 a.m. there already was about 4 inches of snow on the ground. Travel on I-95 was a slippery, slow maximum of 40 mph with in two driver-carved out lanes. One person in … Read more
The Amity Farm, Garden, and Craft Club at Amity Middle School Orange (AMS0) ran a Stockings for Soldiers drive during the month of December for the service men and women at the West Haven Veteran’s Hospital. Due to the generous donations, AMSO collected more than 600 items and filled 57 stockings for our service men and women. … Read more
The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory from midnight to noon on Friday, Jan. 7. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 6 inches are expected for our area and school closings are anticipated for our children’s safety. Plan on slippery road conditions, as hazardous conditions will impact the morning commute. Snowfall rates … Read more
There are so many days in our lives where we remember exactly where we were and what we were doing when an event so tragic it stays with us always. Kennedy’s assassination, the Challenger explosion, 9/11, Sandy Hook and the list could go on. January 6, 2021 was one of those days. I recall working … Read more