Articles by Sightseers’ Delight

About Sightseers’ Delight

Sightseers’ Delight started publishing in June 2016. The site, published by The DeFeo Groupe, collects and curates content about places where historical events large and small happened. The site builds off the legacy of The Travel Trolley, which launched in June 2009. The site aimed to be a virtual version of the trolley tours offered in so many cities.

Ossoff comments on proposed mine near the Okefenokee

February 15, 2023 Sightseers’ Delight

Ossoff: “I am urging the Environmental Protection Division of the state of Georgia to take into account expertise, the scientific conclusions of all experts who are weighing in as they make a determination about this permit.”

Mets to induct HoJo, Leiter, Cohen and Rose in team’s Hall of Fame

February 13, 2023 Sightseers’ Delight

The New York Mets will induct infielder Howard Johnson, pitcher Al Leiter and broadcasters Gary Cohen and Howie Rose into the Mets Hall of Fame.

Georgia officials unveil 2023 state travel guide

February 13, 2023 Sightseers’ Delight

Governor Brian P. Kemp and Explore Georgia, the tourism division of the Georgia Department of Economic Development, today unveiled the 2023 Explore Georgia Official State Travel Guide.

Police arrest man for multiple aggravated robberies in Auckland

February 13, 2023 Sightseers’ Delight

Police have charged a 21-year-old male for six aggravated robberies across Auckland over the past three months.

Police arrest 28-year-old man in connection to Blenheim thefts

February 8, 2023 Sightseers’ Delight

Marlborough Police arrested a 28-year-old man in connection to a recent string of burglaries and thefts from vehicles in the Blenheim area.

Georgia lawmakers want UNESCO World Heritage designation for the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge

February 2, 2023 Sightseers’ Delight

U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff, D-Georgia, and U.S. Rep. Buddy Carter want to make the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Blenheim community urged to keep property secure after spike in theft

February 1, 2023 Sightseers’ Delight

Authorities in Blenheim, New Zealand, are urging vigilance following an uptick in a spike in theft.

New Jersey Health Committee to hold hearing on casino smoking bill

February 1, 2023 Sightseers’ Delight

The New Jersey Senate Health, Human Services & Senior Citizens Committee will hold a public hearing on legislation prohibiting smoking in New Jersey’s casinos and simulcast facilities by eliminating the casino exemption to the “Smoke-Free Air Act.”

Air traffic operations resuming after FAA outage

January 11, 2023 Sightseers’ Delight

Normal air traffic operations are resuming following an overnight outage to the FAA’s Notice to Air Missions (NOTAM) system that provides safety information to flight crews.

Dry Tortugas National Park temporarily closes after 300 illegal aliens land

January 2, 2023 Sightseers’ Delight

Dry Tortugas National Park temporarily closed at 8 a.m. on Jan. 2 after roughly 300 migrants arrived at the park over the past few days.