Robert Rizzuto
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Springfield, MA, United States
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Aerosmith's original tour van found by 'American Pickers' in Western Massachusetts
In a recent episode of the History channel hit, the duo of Mike Wolfe and Frank Fritz made their way to Massachusetts after receiving a tip that the original tour van of the legendary rock group Aerosmith was on a property in Chesterfield. → Read More
Photos: White Lion Brewing's Springfield release party for new feroCITY Summer Session IPA
The event not only celebrated the launch of the new, seasonal draft-only brew, but also the 379th birthday of the city of Springfield which has its own history of brewing beer. → Read More
Site work begins ahead of construction for $800 million MGM Springfield casino (photos)
As MGM Resorts International inches toward the final approval to begin major demolition and construction of its planned casino in the city's South End, progress is being made daily. → Read More
First responders on scene of apparent explosions in East Springfield
First responders are on the scene in East Springfield after a series of apparent explosions were reported early Saturday morning. → Read More
Ex-Westfield State President Evan Dobelle agrees to pay $185K to settle lawsuit with Massachusetts
The settlement, which was reached late Wednesday, outlines that while Dobelle doesn't admit guilt, he has agreed to pay the state nearly $200,000 to settle a lawsuit it brought against him after his departure from the university. → Read More
CBS 3 Springfield signs off to pave way for Western Mass. News, in partnership with ABC 40, FOX6
Ten years after starting its own competitive newscasts, WSHM-TV, most commonly known as CBS 3 Springfield, officially signed off on Monday night to pave the way for a new chapter of journalism in the Pioneer Valley. → Read More
Photos: Hillary Clinton's last presidential campaign swing through Springfield
As former secretary of state and first lady Hillary Clinton has officially kicked off her 2016 presidential bid, thoughts naturally turn to the last time she made a White House run. → Read More
Westfield State University mourning after 22-year-old Wilbraham native found dead
Although foul play isn't suspected, the Westfield State University community is mourning after a 22-year-old student from Wilbraham was found dead on Friday. → Read More
No injuries reported after car driven into side of West Springfield home
Police blocked off Main Street between George and Hill streets, and reported that the car appeared to sustain a majority of the damage in the incident. → Read More
MGM Springfield clears final Springfield Historical Commission hurdle regarding old YWCA building on Howard Street
After years of back-and-forth conversations and several spirited discussions in prolonged meetings, MGM Springfield finally gained approval from the Springfield Historical Commission on Thursday regarding the mitigation of historic properties in the planned casino footprint. → Read More
Red Rose Pizzeria owner says business is staying put; hopes to be good neighbor to MGM Springfield
Rumors of the supposed demise of Red Rose Pizzeria, thanks to an alleged last minute MGM purchase, have been greatly exaggerated. → Read More
Sheriff Michael Ashe: Pending agreement with MGM Springfield may delay eviction of South End substance abuse treatment center
While a long-term solution to the displacement of the Western Mass. Correctional Alcohol Center on Howard Street is still being hashed out, a short-term fix hinging on flexibility by MGM Springfield appears to be pending. → Read More
MGM Springfield groundbreaking largely symbolic; casino company awaits final approval to demolish Zanetti school
The old idiom regarding best laid plans going awry is likely one MGM Resorts International officials are becoming acquainted with as they navigate the complex permitting structure in New England. → Read More
Missing elderly Chicopee man found at Outback restaurant in Connecticut
An elderly Chicopee man who went missing for several hours on Saturday was found at a chain restaurant south of the border in Connecticut. → Read More
Former YWCA building last point of contention between MGM and Springfield Historical Commission
After a nearly four hour meeting on Thursday evening, the only property that MGM Resorts International and the Springfield Historical Commission couldn't come to agreement on is the old YWCA building on Howard Street. → Read More
MGM 1 step away from compromise with Springfield Historical Commission over 4 properties in casino footprint
While most issues have been hashed out already, the central point of disagreement centers around the fate of the old YWCA building on Howard Street, which currently houses the Western Massachusetts Correctional Alcohol Center. → Read More
Sen. Elizabeth Warren: GOP will sink an entire generation without action on 'crushing' student loan debt
Sen. Warren is challenging Republicans to 'finally' take action on a push to provide relief for the millions struggling to repay college student loans. → Read More
Ex-Gov. Mitt Romney to take on 4-time heavyweight champion Evander Holyfield in boxing match
The two-time Republican presidential hopeful will go toe-to-toe with the four time World Heavyweight Champion on May 15 in a benefit for charity. → Read More
Northampton police notify public of homeless Level 3 sex offender in Florence area
Edward Leroy Arthur, 39, is considered homeless, but police say he registered as living somewhere in the area of Straw Avenue in Florence. → Read More
14 to lose jobs when Red Cross shutters Emergency Communication Services call center in Springfield
14 people working at an American Red Cross call center in Western Massachusetts are expected to lose their jobs as the non-profit closes a downtown call center. → Read More