Isaias to Bring Rain, Wind to Northeast

A total of 1 to 4 inches of rainfall is likely. Showers and embedded thunderstorms will become heavier this afternoon into this evening. The strongest winds are also expected this afternoon into this evening.

5PM update on #TropicalStormIsaias. For eastern NY & western New England, expect strong winds (25 to 40mph gusts to 50mph) & heavy rain tomorrow, mainly in the aft'n and evening. Strongest winds in Berkshire and Litchfield Counties. #nywx #mawx #vtwx #ctwx pic.twitter.com/vSaYsKE1AQ

— NWS Albany (@NWSAlbany) August 3, 2020

Strong winds with Very heavy rain expected Tuesday night......
Winds in the Highest Elevations will likely gust over 50mph.

Strong Tstorms east of the track will be possible...even isolated tornadoes.

Wind Advisories posted locally and Tropical Storm Warnings east issued. pic.twitter.com/IPplaAj3hH

— Steve Caporizzo (@SteveCaporizzo) August 4, 2020

Tropical Storm Isaias will be here in 24 hours, bringing with it strong wind gusts, rain, and perhaps severe thunderstorms. Read more in our updated blog: https://t.co/3vvufF56AH pic.twitter.com/HPesIJQRnN

— Anthony Macari (@Anthony_Macari) August 3, 2020

Hurricane #Isaias has intensified further, now has max sustained winds of 85 mph, with the core of those winds and associated storm surge about to sweep into coastal N.C. https://t.co/lwl2WfSV1Y

— Capital Weather Gang (@capitalweather) August 4, 2020

DiLego Jewelry to Close After Over 90 Years in Business

By Daniel MatziBerkshires correspondent
05:28AM / Tuesday, May 07, 2024

Sisters Pamela Costine, left, and Cynthia Lamore have been operating the store since their aunts retired in 1987. Both started working in the business as teens.  Lamore's decided it's time to retire. 

NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — DiLego Jewelery Store, the family-owned business that has been a staple of North Adams for nearly a century, will be closing this summer. 

 

The closure was announced on the store's Facebook page late Sunday night, where it immediately drew comments of remembrance and well-wishing.

 

Cindy Lamore, whose great uncle Frank DiLego opened the store on Main Street in the late 1930s, said the shop will cease operations following her retirement, slated for June 30. A 20 percent off Mother's Day sale will begin immediately, with increasing discounts leading up to the closing date.

 

It took Lamore "a couple of years" to reach the decision to close. Witnessing the passing of lifelong friends or their struggles with debilitating illness prompted her to reconsider her priorities, especially considering the extensive time devoted to running a small business. 

 

"You really question what you're waiting for," she reflected.

 

While recognizing that changing consumer habits have led to a decrease in jewelry and watch sales in recent years, Lamore stressed that her decision to close was a personal one. She and her business partner and sister, Pamela Costine, wanted "to do it on our terms," she said.

 

Comments on Facebook praised the store's customer service, and friends, family, and customers alike reminisced about buying jewelry for special occasions, stopping in for watch repairs, and the perennial rite of childhood for many: getting ears pierced.