Nick Maisano’s father, Artie Maisano, is president of a travel baseball organization on Long Island. While baseball has been a lifelong passion, Artie’s mission extends beyond the game, focusing on mentoring young athletes and building community opportunities.
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In 1833, Prudence Crandall opened a school for African American students in Canterbury, prompting backlash from local residents and leading to her arrest under a state law restricting out-of-state Black students. Her case drew national attention and became an early test of civil rights and access to education in the United States.
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Lyman Orchards, founded in 1741 in Middlefield is a historic family farm and one of the state’s oldest continuously operated orchards. Over generations, it has preserved its historic buildings while growing apples and other fruits, and today it combines its agricultural legacy with a year-round golf course, farm market and seasonal events. From FCN partner The […]
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The annual craft beer event in a Michael’s Greenhouse in Cheshire raises money for charities. Guests dance and stroll among blooming plants while sampling a wide array of craft beers. From FCN partner The Pulse.
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