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Video shows home health care aide beating 95-year-old NYC woman
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‘You know who I am?’ Police video shows Bridgeport councilman’s ‘combative’ traffic stop
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2-year-old boy shot inside Connecticut home, mother attempts to rush toddler to hospital
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ToquiNotes: Lessons from Pap Jiggs, Coach Shields have Rick Johnson Ready to Return YMCA to Heyday
Bridgeport’s Rick Johnson has had access to a family farm all of his life. In fact, there are roughly 130 pristine acres he could hunt and fish on anytime that he wants. There is only one issue with that. That may seem odd to those who know Johnson. If...
Anderson Leads SteepleCats Past Danbury
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. -- Aedan Anderson went 3-for-4 with a home run and a double Friday to lead the North Adams SteepleCats to a 12-8 win over Danbury, Conn., Westerners in the New England Collegiate Baseball League. The SteepleCats broke a 7-7 tie with a five-run seventh inning on the...
Property Transfers July 8-12
During the week of July 8-12, eight properties traded hands for a total of $19.9 million, generating $49,700 in conveyance tax. One year ago, 26 properties changed hands for $57.6 million. 15 Beachside Common sold for $4,050,000. Seller: Rustan Carl & Morgan Slavin Eklund. Buyer: Chad Tredway. 11 Caccamo Lane...
Earthplace fundraiser strictly for the birds
WESTPORT — Earthplace’s aviary is a special place in town, with beautiful greenery and loads of excited visitors getting glimpses of birds like those you’d see in National Geographic. Species ranging from a crow to a red-tail hawk to bald eagles call the preserve home. Such birds...
Under the Harvest Moon Fundraiser at Woodcock Nature Center Returns in September
Woodcock Nature Center is inviting the community to Under the Harvest Moon, its largest fundraiser of the year, when it returns on Friday, Sept. 20 at 7 p.m. Proceeds from this quintessential fall event support Woodcock’s environmental education initiatives which include local outreach, school programs, scholarships and a variety of family and adult education activities aimed at connecting the community with nature. Each fall 200 people turn out for the sell-out event, which annually raises over $60,000 for the nature center.
Monroe Police: Burglars smash window to enter Area 51 Smoke Shop
MONROE, CT — Burglars smashed a window by the front door of Area 51 Smoke Shop, 525 Main St., to gain entry, before stealing an undisclosed amount of cash from the register and CBD products, including gummies and oils, early Tuesday morning. An employee of the Starbucks next door...
The Benjamin in Ridgefield Changes Philosophy To Be "More Approachable"
From “a uniquely American, French inspired restaurant and bar” to “a uniquely American, globally inspired restaurant and bar.”. For The Benjamin—which opened just before last summer in the former Bernard’s Restaurant and Sarah’s Wine Bar space—and owners Rob Moss and Dave Studwell of Washington Prime and B.J. Lawless of B.J. Ryan’s, B.J. Ryan’s East, and BanC House, they knew that a year later they’d have to switch up the restaurant’s philosophy.
Photos: BHS Football Team Takes Part in Annual X Games to Close Out Summer Flex Period
The Bridgeport High School football team wrapped up the summer flex period with its annual X Games on Thursday. The players were grouped by class and they competed in a soccer shootout, tug of war, a version of punt, pass and kick, an egg toss and basketball before being treated to a cookout from the parents and boosters.
19-Year-Old Charged With Shooting New Haven Man On City Street
Bridgeport resident Maurice Beverly was arrested on Thursday, July 11, for the Sunday, June 23 incident in which a 23-year-old New Haven resident was shot on a city street in New Haven. According to Officer Christian Bruckhart of the New Haven Police, officers responded to the area of Whalley Avenue...
School supplies collected by Domestic Violence Task Force
WESTPORT — School supplies are being collected by the Westport Domestic Violence Task Force to support children residing in the region’s Domestic Violence Crisis Center safe houses. The campaign, supported by the Westport Rotary Club and the Positive Directions agency, is planned from Sunday, July 28, through Sunday,...
Kami Evans to run for State Senate District 26
Westport resident Kami Evans has announced her candidacy for the State Senate seat in District 26. Known for her advocacy of family values and community strength, Evans aims to bring her dedication and experience to the legislative arena. Evans holds a bachelor’s degree in Corporate Communications from Southern Connecticut State...
Greenberg and Wickey of Saugatuck Commercial Real Estate facilitate 2,368 s/f office lease
Westport, CT According to Saugatuck Commercial Real Estate (SCRE), the existing tenant, Second Foundation Partners, has signed a three-year lease extension for 2,368 s/f of office space on the 2nd floor at 1835 Post Rd. East. Nate Greenberg and Penny Wickey represented the landlord, Blackshaw Hunchar, and Bruce Wettenstein/Vidal Wettenstein represented Second Foundation Partners in this transaction. The mixed use campus is 100% leased.
Senie and Kundrat of EAC Properties handle multiple leases
Monroe, CT EAC Properties at KW Commercial has inked back-to-back leases across three properties. Representing the landlord, Andreas Senie and Ryan Kundrat leased 19 Church Hill Rd. & Queen St. in Newtown. The leases included 2,230 s/f leased to Transition CT, which provides transition services for students and young adults with disabilities including careers, life skills, social skills, and certified employment support.
YNHH specialist riding Closer to Free for beloved coworker and friend
“I think of her very much as a mentor,” Morgan Hushion said of her coworker Jacqueline. “She really helped me over the years develop my practice in critical thinking. She is very much like my right hand at work.”. Hushion and Jacqueline, or Jac, have been together at...
‘Westport Prize for Literature’ finalists announced
WESTPORT — Three novels, a singular honor: The Westport Prize for Literature. The Westport Library this week announced the three finalists for the literary prize, now in its second year. The winner will be honored Sept. 21 during the library’s annual “StoryFest,” a multi-faceted showcase for stories and storytellers, which will take place Sept. 20-24.
Eyeglass Retailer Warby Parker To Open 7th CT Location At Danbury Fair Mall
The store will open at the Danbury Fair Mall on Saturday, July 27, and will offer the latest styles at rock-bottom prices. For years, the business was known as an online brand where you can have five pairs of glasses shipped to you to "try on." However, it became so popular that it opened retail stores with funky artwork by famous and up-and-coming artists.
Sun Valley Glen Estates proposes road over wetlands
MONROE, CT — A developer plans to build Sun Valley Glen, an eight lot residential subdivision at 1536 and 1564 Monroe Turnpike, across from the former Stevenson Lumber property. The proposal calls for cluster housing with the homes built on smaller 1.5 acre lots, while preserving 30 percent, rather than 15 percent, of the 34-acre site as open space.
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