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Study of Fairfield Payroll Uncovers Waste, Violations of Privacy
FAIRFIELD – As the town works to fix its “disaster” of a payroll system, a new study has reported issues like inappropriate access to sensitive employee information and wasted town resources. Haven’t subscribed yet? Click here to register. CT Examiner is just $20 a year. And...
Stamford judge approves Michelle Troconis’ request for a public defender
STAMFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — A judge has approved Michelle Troconis’ request to change her legal counsel as she appeals her conviction in the Jennifer Dulos case. Troconis was convicted for helping plan and cover up the murder of New Canaan mom Jennifer Farber Dulos in March. Her motion for a public defender was granted on […]
Stags Win Third Consecutive CAA Team Academic Excellence Award
RICHMOND, Va. – For the third consecutive season, Fairfield University Men's Lacrosse has earned the Coastal Athletic Association (CAA) Team Academic Excellence Award, as announced on Tuesday morning by the conference office. The Stags earned a 3.51 team GPA in the 2023-24 academic year, sharing the award with Hofstra as the top performing squads among the eight CAA men's lacrosse programs. The Team Academic Excellence Award recognizes the institution with the highest collective grade point average in all 22 sports sponsored by the CAA. Forty-five of the 50 student-athletes on Head Coach Andrew Baxter 's roster currently own an overall...
Man Found Drowning In Canopus Lake In Kent Dies At Hospital
The incident leading to the man's death began in Putnam County on Tuesday, July 16 around 1:45 p.m., when a possible drowning incident was reported at Canopus Lake Beach in Fahnestock State Park off Route 301 in Kent. According to Kent Police, arriving first responders and police helped park staff...
Defendant in 2021 Yonkers homicide deemed mentally fit to face murder case
A Connecticut man who spent three years in a psychiatric facility following his arrest in a Yonkers homicide has been deemed mentally competent to proceed to trial. Claismar Abreu-Then, 30, appeared in Westchester County Court Wednesday, where state Supreme Court Justice Larry Schwartz accepted a doctor's recommendation that Abreu-Then's competency to proceed be...
An affordable housing lottery just opened on Manhattan’s Lower East Side
The Lower East Side continues to be one of the coolest neighborhoods in New York City, boasting good restaurants (Fish Cheeks and Golden Diner, for instance) and cultural hotspots like the Tenement Museum, the New Museum and yes, even Dimes Square. Living there, however, is hella expensive. According to RentHop.com, the average monthly rent price in 2024 was $3,300 for a studio with the median price at about $5,825.
Wrong-way crash prevented by new detection system, North Haven police say
NORTH HAVEN, Conn. (WFSB) - A driver is safe thanks to a new wrong-way detection system, North Haven police say. During a heavy rain on Wednesday night, a driver entered an I-91 exit ramp heading the wrong way. The driver was alerted by signs with red circular LED lights, which...
Win a Pair of Tickets to Pride in July at Barton Orchards on July 27th
Barton Orchards is excited to bring Pride in July back for the third year! They'll have a variety of entertainment celebrating inclusion in the Hudson Valley, raising awareness and support for the Dutchess County Pride Center and other Local LGBTQ+ groups. What to Expect. Don't miss live performances featuring stars...
Sound Schoolers Test The Waters
The traffic from the Q Bridge rumbled overhead, oblivious to the scene below at the mouth of the Quinnipiac and Mill rivers, as two students on a small Sound School boat lowered a piece of scientific equipment into the water, at surface and at depth. The reason: to continue a...
New Milford Lions Carnival July 25-27
NEW MILFORD—The New Milford Lions Club will hold a carnival July 25 to 27 from 5 to 10 p.m. at 2 Pickett District Road. The event is co-sponsored by the Town of New Milford and will include games, rides, mid-way food and more. Admission is free.
Mamaroneck Tree Law Controversy Subject of NY Times Article
The New York Times Thursday examines the new Mamaroneck Tree law, and the resulting controversy, as covered by theLoop. When Robert Herbst returned to his hometown about 30 miles north of New York City in 1992, he wanted his children to be immersed in the lush greenery of his childhood. But over the decades, he noticed more trees coming down to make way for bigger houses. Mr. Herbst, a lawyer, and other like-minded residents of Mamaroneck, N.Y., view the vanishing trees as a serious threat in the era of climate change. “We should be protecting trees for our own survival,” said Jacob Levitt, a dermatologist who lives in Mamaroneck. “It’s suicidal not to do it.” But some residents say they should have the right to remove any and all trees on their properties to make way for more sunlight or a home expansion, or simply because they want them gone. “People want to landscape the way they want to landscape,” said Eve Neuman, a realtor who lives in the area. more.
Legendary 1971 Ferrari 365 GTS/4 Daytona Spider Up for Auction at Mecum Monterey 2024
Get your hands on this classic Italian. A rare 1971 Ferrari 365 GTS/4 Daytona Spider, bearing the serial number 14403, is set to cross the auction block at Mecum Monterey 2024. This vehicle is one of only 122 Spiders produced between 1969 and 1973, making it a highly sought-after piece of automotive history. Delivered to Luigi Chinetti Motors in Greenwich, Connecticut, this U.S. specification model was built in early 1971 and is known for its exceptional condition and prestigious accolades.
Elderly man drowns at Fahnestock State Park
KENT – An 82-year-old resident of Dutchess County died at Vassar Brothers Hospital in Poughkeepsie late Tuesday after being airlifted by a medivac chopper from Fahnestock State Park in western Kent. Police were called to the park where they found the man, whose name was not released, in the...
New Castle to Take Steps to Restore Pond After Fish Kill
New Castle officials are taking steps to combat large amounts of growth of organic material in Gedney Park Pond that has covered much of the water’s surface with green scum and killed scores of fish. Last week, the Town Board addressed the issue with Dennis Corelli, the town’s environmental...
Peter Pan flies into Waterbury this weekend with the Golden Years Theatre Company
WATERBURY, Conn. — Grab your top hat - because Peter Pan is flying into Waterbury this weekend. But this is not a cast like you've ever seen before, each one of them is over the age of 60. The oldest member taking the stage is 80 years old!. The...
Port Chester software startup looks to change the housing game
David Cortez, a co-founder of Foretold, poses for a photo in front of the company’s lobby window at 108 S. Main St. on Tuesday, July 16. His startup, which aims to assist developers seeking funding for their construction projects, was selected to participate in Westchester County’s Element 46 Tech Accelerator, a 12-week program leading to a presentation for potential investors in June. (David Tapia/Westmore News)
North Castle Political Rivals Spar Over Connection to New Law Firm
North Castle Councilwoman Barbara DiGiacinto questioned Supervisor Joseph Rende’s commitment to transparency last week for failing to disclose his relationship to a law firm that will soon absorb longtime Town Attorney Roland Baroni’s practice. The two combatants in last year’s bruising election that saw Rende win by four...
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