Sy Becker
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San Antonio, TX, United States
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Massachusetts Building Trades annual convention held in Springfield
The Massachusetts Building Trades Union convention kicked off in Springfield Monday. → Read More
Rain, snow or shine, Holyoke St. Patrick’s Parade will go on
No matter what the aftermath of the expected storm, nothing will interfere with the St. Patrick’s weekend events, according to the The Holyoke St. Patrick’s Parade Committee. The road race will still be held Saturday and the parade on Sunday. → Read More
Elms College holds mass casualty simulation for nursing students
Dozens of students at the Elms College Nursing school in Chicopee prepared for potential disaster Monday, as the school held a simulated mass casualty event. → Read More
Springfield Mayor Sarno surprised seniors as celebrity driver for Meals on Wheels
The Greater Springfield Senior Services Meals on Wheels program continued Tuesday with Mayor Domenic Sarno serving as a “celebrity meal driver.” → Read More
CASA looking for volunteers to help local children
The Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Hampden County is looking for volunteers to help children in need. → Read More
Lia Toyota donates $15K to 94.7 WMAS Radiothon
Lia Toyota of Wilbraham has made a substantial donation for the 94.7 WMAS Radiothon which began Tuesday morning. → Read More
United Way of Pioneer Valley opening new food pantry in Holyoke
The United Way of Pioneer Valley has opened a new food pantry in Holyoke to coincide with the reduction of food stamp benefits. Every Thursday The Picknelly Adult and Family Education center on Maple street will be home to the United Way Cupboard providing food for struggling families. Officials say this pantry opened just as extra COVID-19 SNAP benefits came to an end last week. → Read More
Plow drivers prepare for sloppy, slushy conditions across Massachusetts
Springfield’s Public Works Director told 22News to make sure you are prepared for sloppy, slushy conditions across the region. → Read More
Residents stock up on snow supplies for incoming winter storm
AGAWAM, Mass. (WWLP) – Snow in the forecast is your cue to take stock of whatever you’ll need in the way of snow-fighting equipment and strategy. At Rocky’s Ace Hardware in Agawam customers shopping Friday stocked up on the tools they’ll need to fend off the incoming snow. 22News spoke to Manager Bob Parent about […] → Read More
Eric Carle Museum in Amherst offers new experience for colorblind visitors
The Eric Carle Museum in Amherst will be helping colorblind individuals see what they’ve been missing through a pair of Enchroma glasses. → Read More
Stone Soul Festival organizers present Legacy awards
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – The people responsible for Springfield’s Stone Soul Festival each year presented their Legacy awards Friday to some beloved community members. Vocalist Vanessa Ford was honored along with Springfield Symphony president Paul Lambert. The music filled recognition luncheon will be followed by a Springfield Symphony Hall concert on Saturday night being conducted […] → Read More
Grand opening of new community health center in Westfield
For the western Massachusetts men and women needing treatment for brain injuries, there is now a community health center in Westfield to meet their needs. → Read More
Springfield chef honored for successful recovery from alcoholism
Springfield chef and caterer Christopher Bland celebrated the progress he’s made on the road to recovery from alcoholism, going from uncertainty to ownership of his own business, a catering company called Sober Chef. → Read More
City of Springfield hopeful in hiring enough lifeguards for the summer
A lingering post-pandemic downside has been Springfield’s inability to hire enough lifeguards during the summer. → Read More
Westover Airman speaks at Heritage Woods Senior Community in Agawam
The Westover Airman who pilots the world’s largest transport aircraft has become a favorite speaker at Springfield-area retirement communities. → Read More
200 exhibitors display RVs and campers during show in West Springfield
The annual show had some 200 exhibitors displaying their RVs, and campers with all the accessories needed for that campground getaway. → Read More
Springfield College teaches 2nd graders important piece of Black history literature
Colleges here in the Pioneer Valley have made it possible for an accelerated variety of Black History Month programs to reach more and more grade school children. The Springfield College Flynn Campus Union played host to a read in on Friday, treating second graders from elementary schools across Springfield to the lessons contained in a book written by an African-American author. → Read More
George Washington’s birthday observed in Springfield
In Springfield Friday was an early observance of George Washington’s birthday at the site of the statue of the father of our country in front of Holy Name Church on Dickinson Street. → Read More
Artist unveils Black History Month stained-glass piece at The Gándara Center in Springfield
A local glass artist has captured the essence of helping Springfield’s minority communities. → Read More
Career Day held at Milton Bradley School in Springfield
Children had the opportunity at a very young age to get a glimpse of the career opportunities ahead of them on Tuesday. → Read More