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Trumbull police report spike in shoplifting, larcenies over one-week period
TRUMBULL — Police officers in Trumbull had a busy week, responding to 375 calls for service between July 15 and July 21, according to the Trumbull Police Department. The week’s incidents included an uptick in retail theft with 19 reports of shoplifting and larcenies. Officers also responded to...
North Salem Board of Ed Appoints Acting Superintendent
NORTH SALEM, N.Y. - The North Salem Board of Education announced today that they have appointed an acting schools superintendent while the current one, Dr. Duncan Wilson, is on administrative leave. After meeting in executive session on Monday, July 22, the board posted on the district’s website that Deputy Superintendent Dr. Adam VanDerStuyf would be stepping into the position “until further notice.”CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR THE FREE TAPINTO.NET NEWSLETTER It did not offer an explanation, but instead referred questions to BOE President Kurt Guldan. Board Vice President Brandy Keenan promised that she and Guldan would respond to inquiries...
Items signed by Einstein, Davy Crockett, Lee Harvey Oswald are in University Archives’ August 7th online auction
The Rare Autographs, Manuscripts, Books & Americana auction will start promptly at 10 am Eastern time. All 572 lots are up for viewing and bidding on the University Archives website. WILTON, Conn. – A letter handwritten in German and signed by Albert Einstein from 1937, a two-page letter written and...
Con Edison invites applications from local organizations
Con Edison invites applications for its 2024 grant cycle, which supports organizations in its service territory of New York City and Westchester. Con Edison will consider funding requests for specific programs and projects within the areas of interest, which include climate change and environmental stewardship, clean energy and technology careers, or social justice. Programs must have a strong leadership team that is highly engaged with the communities served and demonstrates a high level of community input into the project/program. Priority will be given to organizations with programs/projects centered in historically marginalized and disadvantaged communities.
Arrest Warrant: New Canaan Mom Harassed by Estranged Husband
Police last week arrested a 49-year-old Norwalk man by warrant and charged him with second-degree harassment and 23 counts of violation of a protective order, a felony offense. The man, who is going through a divorce, has repeatedly called for police to perform welfare checks on his children, who have...
NancyOnNorwalk Update: Help us continue to deliver the news you need
As we reflect on the past six months at NancyOnNorwalk, we are reminded of the critical role our nonprofit news service plays in keeping our community informed, engaged, and empowered. From investigative reporting to local event coverage, NoN delivers timely and relevant news that matters most to you. In February,...
Consumer Alert: New Yorkers getting scam text messages claiming unpaid toll charges
ROCHESTER, N.Y. – It’s an old scam with a new twist. And we’ve already heard from viewers who have fallen victim. It’s the unpaid toll text message scam. I warned readers earlier this year about versions of this scam. But this time this old scam has...
NYC parents charged after unlicensed teen son allegedly caused deadly crash
NEW YORK -- It's believed to be the first-of-its-kind prosecution in New York. Two parents have been charged after their son -- an unlicensed teen -- allegedly drove at a high rate of speed and crashed, killing his passenger.Sean Smith, 40, and Deo Ramnarine, 43, stood inside Queens Criminal Court on Monday with their 17-year-old son, whose name is not being released because of his age.The teen is charged with multiple offenses, including manslaughter, and now his parents have been charged and sentenced.Here's what the DA says happenedThen 16, the teen was behind the wheel of a BMW on May...
Toxic Candy Found In New York Still For Sale, Many Hospitalized
Recalled candy, that may cause a fatal illness, is still available for sale in New York State. Many people have been hospitalized. The FDA continues to warn about candy from a California company that is getting many people sick across the United States, including in New York State. FDA: Destroy...
Voter registration session set Friday
WESTPORT — The 2024 political season is heating up, but those who want a say in deciding who will lay claim to seats in the state General Assembly, the U.S. House and Senate and, the big one, America’s presidency, first have to be registered to vote. To facilitate...
MLAX #ProHeels Roundup – July 22
July 22, 2024 | Men's Lacrosse FAIRFIELD, CONN. - Following a week break for All-Star Weekend, the Premier Lacrosse League's season continued this weekend at Rafferty Stadium on the campus of Fairfield University, with five North Carolina men's lacrosse alums in action. July 19 - Denver Outlaws vs. Philadelphia Waterdogs Midfielder Justin Anderson scored one goal for the Outlaws, who earned a high-scoring 15-13 victory over Philadelphia. July 19 - Carolina Chaos vs. Maryland Whipsnakes Defenseman Jack Rowlett collected two ground balls in the Chaos' win over Maryland, 10-9. July 20 - Boston Cannons vs. New York Atlas Marcus Holman...
Milford family grieves loss of 12-year-old daughter, asks community to place soccer cleats in her honor
A Milford family is working through the grief of losing their young daughter to a terminal cancer tumor. Avery Lafferty was raised in Milford where she grew up surrounded by a loving family and a strong support system via her ski and soccer teams. She is described by her parents...
Cats found dumped in a Hamden cemetery
HAMDEN, CT (WFSB) – Two gray cats were found dumped in a Hamden cemetery, according to animal control officials. The cats were dumped in carriers at the cemetery on Pine Rock Avenue, Hamden Animal Control said. One of the crates has a sticker that says “Dory”. Anyone...
New Report Outlines Challenges of LGBTQIA+ Community in Greater Hartford
HARTFORD, CT – A new report shows that despite advances in the rights that LGBTQIA+ residents in Greater Hartford enjoy, they still face greater challenges than their heterosexual and cisgender counterparts in areas ranging from financial stability to housing insecurity. The report, titled LGBTQIA+ Resident Wellbeing in Greater Hartford,...
$20 Million Upgrade On Tap For Towers
When winds blow in from the Sound, windows sometimes pop open at the Towers senior complex. Now $20 million is blowing in to replace windows, roofs, and HVAC systems. The $20 million comes from a grant from the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Green and Resilient Retrofit Program (GRRP), which supports climate resilience and utility efficiency upgrades.
SCSU Launches New STEM Doctorate in Business Administration Program
Southern Connecticut State University (SCSU) is proud to announce the launch of its new STEM Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA), the only one currently offered in the state university system. The program is designed to meet the growing demand for advanced business resiliency and leadership education. Enrollment is now open...
Juvenile shot in New Haven
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — New Haven police say they’re investigating a non-fatal shooting midday Tuesday that left a juvenile wounded. According to police, the shooting happened around noon in the area of Wayfarer Street and Wilmot Street, which is near Brennan-Rogers Magnet School. They said it was not a school shooting. The juvenile is […]
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