Tyler Beraldi
Verified- Morning and Sports Anchor, WGGB-TV (Springfield, MA)
- Content Producer and Reporter, WWNY-TV (Watertown, NY)
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How to save money ahead of holiday travel season
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - Those hoping to travel over the holidays should plan ahead, experts say. Travel site ‘Hopper’ reports holiday airfares are set to be the highest in at least a decade with average Thanksgiving tickets up 31-percent and Christmas tickets up 23-percent from last year. However, not all hope is lost. Stephen Fox, the head of travel at the Republican says if you order Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday, a good chunk of change could be saved.
Holyoke DPW prepares for winter and possible plow driver shortages
HOLYOKE, MA (WGGB/WSHM) -- As temperatures dropped and the first frost arrived for some Wednesday morning, Holyoke’s Department of Public Works had already begun preparing for the winter season. Holyoke DPW Director Michael Gallagher said the city began preparing earlier this year by procuring road salt. The maintenance garage has also been preparing snowplows and other equipment for winter. “You never know when the snow is going to come in,” Gallagher added.
Palmer haunted attraction ranked No. 1 in Massachusetts
PALMER, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) — Palmer’s 13th World Frightpark has been ranked the top haunted attraction in Massachusetts for Halloween. Western Mass News spoke with co-owners Richard Vaillant and Zeke Fortier about what sets their attraction apart from other haunted houses in the area. “We’re more than a haunted attraction. We’re a haunted experience,” said Vaillant. “We’ve been working towards this for a long time. It’s nice to see any recognition.” “We have the best of both worlds here,” Fortier said.
High school football teams prepare for 2026 season on Friday Night Frenzy
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - High school football teams in South Hadley, Agawam and Chicopee are preparing for the 2026-2027 season, with games starting the week of September 11th. South Hadley football head coach Brian Couture tells us, his players have been training over the summer. “There’s no quit in these guys. They’re here this summer, working hard,” Couture said. Meanwhile, Agawam football head coach John Benjamin says, his team is already bracing for impact. “Oh...
Community donates thousands to kids in need during ‘Stuff the Bus’
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - Western Mass News’s ‘Stuff the Bus’ campaign wrapped up a few days ago and on Tuesday, thousands of dollars worth of donations were sent to the United Way of Pioneer Valley. The campaign is to make sure no students head back to school without the supplies they need to succeed as around a thousand children in the system are homeless. “These kids do deserve dignity and respect just like every other kid in our area,” said United Way of Pioneer Valley CEO Lee Drewitz.
New England Patriots training camp heats up at Gillette
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - The stands at Gillette Stadium were packed on Tuesday as training camp continued to kick off the Patriots’ season. For the first time in three practices so far, it was a big day for the offense in 11-on-11 drills with all eyes on newly acquired wide receiver AJ Brown. He spent most of the day matched up against star cornerback Christian Gonzalez. “Bringing AJ in, that’s somebody I always thought was one of the best players in the league,” Gonzalez said.
MassDOT begins guardrail repairs on Route 10 after safety advocate raises alarm
SOUTHWICK, MA (WGGB/WSHM) -- Guardrails along Route 10 in Southwick have been flagged for roughly 30 locations with significant damage or installation errors, according to a national guardrail safety advocate who brought the issue directly to the Massachusetts Department of Transportation. How the problem was identified Steve Eimers, a Tennessee-based safety advocate known as “The Guardrail Guy,” said a viewer from Granby, CT contacted him in late May about concerns along Route 10.
Pro Motocross race in Southwick expected to be the biggest one yet
SOUTHWICK, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - It’s one of the biggest pro motocross championships in the country — and this year, they’re celebrating five decades of community. Western Mass News has more after speaking with event officials and racers, who told us this year’s Wick 338 is shaping up to be the biggest one yet. “We’ve been here since ‘77 as a family. This is going to be the most exciting race we will have ever seen,” Johnson said.
Soccer fans celebrate final match at Boston Stadium
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - The World Cup Quarterfinals wrapped up at Boston Stadium as France took on Morocco. Western Mass News has spent the day in Foxborough talking to fans and local businesses about what makes this soccer tournament so special here in the Baystate.
From doctor’s office to theatre: Massachusetts’ “Social Rx” program prescribes connection
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - It goes without saying that improving and maintaining your health, whether mental or physical, is always important — but that doesn’t mean it’s always affordable, easy, or fun. That’s why Western Mass News took a look at a new program here in Massachusetts that’s turning day trips into treatment. They say that music is medicine — at least when I’m not the one playing it. But here in Massachusetts, it might even come with a prescription.
World Cup watch party moves inside bars in Boston with windy weather
BOSTON (WGGB/WSHM) - Western Mass News is your local sports authority, and the biggest sports tournament in the world has taken over Boston for the past couple of weeks now. With team USA in action as we speak, and Foxborough hosting Scotland and Morocco at 6 p.m. on Friday, the biggest fanfest yet is kicking off with some controversy. Western Mass News has been at Boston City Hall where we heard fanfest has been delayed.
Monson’s girls Track and Field earns nationals bid — now they need your help
MONSON, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - One small town’s track team is ready to represent western Mass. on a national stage. But they haven’t crossed every hurdle yet — and Western Mass News has more on how youcan help. “It means a lot to me to have the opportunity, especially when we’re in, like, such a small town,’ said Monson High School Junior Lylia Ellis. It’s an accomplishment no one saw coming. “I feel like we’re kind of like the underdogs.
A ‘free nicotine’ generation? Inside the fight to keep kids nicotine-free
WEST SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - Nicotine use, especially among teens, has been a hot button topic in our area for years now. So, with places like Northampton even going so far as to ban sales outright to protect students, the question remains, what can you do to prevent your kid from picking up nicotine, and if they do, how can you help? Western Mass News is getting answers on exactly that, from one of the figures on the frontlines.
Runners take their places as the Boston Marathon kicks off
HOPKINTON, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) -- Monday marks the biggest day of the year for runners and racers in New England, with the Boston Marathon officially kicking off. The athletes have a 26.2 mile run ahead of them that started off at Hopkinton Common, ending all the way in Copley Square out in Boston. That’s a daunting task for the average person, but it’s one that these 30,000 runners are well prepared for.
West Springfield facility offers soccer field for matches, tournaments and more
WEST SPRINGFIELD, MA (WGGB/WSHM) -- The Irish Cultural Center in West Springfield is opening its soccer field to the community as the World Cup approaches. The facility features a field dedicated to the Balise family last year. Ed Sullivan, assistant executive director and former mayor of West Springfield, said the field serves as a regional gathering place. “It’s a great place because anybody can use it. It’s a community, regional place to gather,” he added.
World Cup excitement boosts local collectibles business
AGAWAM, MA (WGGB/WSHM) -- Excitement is growing as the World Cup comes closer to the Commonwealth and local businesses are already seeing a boost. Brandon Rocco with Fearless Cards and Collectibles said the upcoming tournament is driving significant business. “It’s going to be big. It’s really going to be big,” he said. Rocco added the U.S. hasn’t hosted a World Cup since 1994, bringing more mainstream interest to his store.
Chicopee bar serves as headquarters for one of New England’s largest soccer fan communities
CHICOPEE — Rumbleseat Bar and Grille serves as home base for the Western Massachusetts chapter of the American Outlaws, the largest group of soccer supporters in the country. “Our base is is USA soccer and when the World Cup comes around and when big matches arise, we get filled up,” said Bill Stetson, owner of Rumbleseat Bar and Grille. The American Outlaws has grown to over 200 chapters nationwide, with the Chicopee location serving as a gathering spot for fans throughout Western Massachusetts.
‘From Tractors To Racetracks’: Local professional racecar driver shares how he kickstarted his dream
ORANGE, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) -- What would you trade to kickstart a lifelong dream? For Franklin County racecar driver Cole Littlewood, the answer was ‘four pigs’. Western Mass News has more on how he went from tractors to racetracks, and what comes next for Littlewood. At just 25-years-old, Cole Littlewood’s professional racing career is just beginning, but he’s already had a lifetime of experience, “I grew up on a farm.
Fans pack Fenway Park for opening day despite Red Sox slow start
BOSTON (WGGB/WSHM) -- The Red Sox enter their home opener Friday with a 1-5 record, but fans still packed the streets around Fenway Park ahead of the game against the San Diego Padres. Crowds filled Jersey Street before the 2:10 p.m. first pitch with longtime fans and first-time attendees making their way to the ballpark. Andrew Marinaro has attended the past five consecutive home openers and he said the traditions make the day special.
Local wrestler fights his way to NCAA National Tournament podium
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) -- A Springfield Central graduate and wrestler from our community is making history at the collegiate level, after fighting his way to the podium at the NCAA National Tournament. With a 0-4 record entering the NCAA Division 1 Wrestling Tournament, Cesar Alvan’s journey back to the top was anything but straightforward. Western Mass News got to speak with the Ludlow native, who tells us, “You know, it’s something that you work so hard for.
High school athletes looking to capture state championships
SPRINGFIELD, MA (WGGB/WSHM) -- Several Western Massachusetts high schools are set to compete for state championships this weekend, with games scheduled Saturday and Sunday at the Tsongas Center in Lowell and TD Garden in Boston. In Division 1 girls basketball, Springfield Central will face Wachusett Regional at the Tsongas Center on Saturday at 4 p.m. Springfield Central’s only loss in Western Mass. came during tournament play against Minnechaug.
Drinking a cup of coffee a day could protect your heart, study finds
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - A new study shows that a cup of coffee a day, might just keep the doctor away. “I do think the results are somewhat surprising,” Baystate Cardiologist Dr. Kyle Gobeil told us. Research published by the Journal of the American Medical Association, found that coffee could prevent irregular heartbeat conditions. The study took people with persistent, irregular heartbeats, and split them into two groups: one who drank a cup of coffee every day, and one who didn’t.
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UMass soccer senior Lauren Smida reflects on Title IX’s impact on her life
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story is part of a Title IX-focused series created by UMass’ Journalism 332 Sports Writing class. Lauren Smida, who just finished her senior year as midfielder for the UMass women’s soccer team, credits Title IX for putting her in a position to achieve athletic excellence. For the majority of Smida’s time in a soccer jersey, she’s noticed a disparity in how she’s been treated as a female athlete compared to her male peers.
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