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New Canaan Now & Then: The James House
‘New Canaan Now & Then’ is sponsored by Brown Harris Stevens Realtors Joanne Santulli, Karen Ceraso, Bettina Hegel and Schuyler Morris. The “James House” on Frogtown Road was built in 1965 and designed by an unknown architect. The original house was one story with a basement structure...
Dogs abandoned in Putnam Valley
PUTNAM VALLEY – Putnam County SPCA officials are investigating the abandonment of three dogs found in the early morning hours this week along Sunken Mine Road, a private, unpaved road in the vicinity of Oscawana Heights in Putnam Valley. SPCA Chief Ken Ross said the female dogs appear to...
Mother dog and four puppies die from alleged animal neglect: SPCA
BRIARCLIFF MANOR, N.Y. (PIX11) — A kennel owner was arrested Wednesday on animal cruelty charges, according to the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals in Westchester. A mother dog and four puppies were euthanized in October after being diagnosed with Distemper Virus. Witnesses notified the organization of sick Bernese Mountain Dog puppies at […]
New Information on Upper Class Westchester Area Police Involved Shooting
A couple of months ago, we covered a story about an incident that occurred in the area of Armonk, a hamlet located in Westchester County. News regarding the matter had seemingly been quiet since it first occurred but a recent report released by the Westchester County District Attorney's Office has provided new information on the case.
Proposed $3 million deal ending City’s 8-year conflict with Housing Authority advances to Common Council
A new proposed agreement between the city and the Norwalk Housing Authority, resolving more than eight years of disputes over the nonprofit’s yearly payments to the city, is headed for a Common Council vote. As part of the deal, the Housing Authority would pay the city more than $3 million for past years.
Women’s Hockey Earns 15 All-American Scholars
BOSTON, Mass. — For a consecutive year, the Sacred Heart University women's ice hockey team grabbed national recognition for their work in the classroom. This season 15 Pioneers have been named Krampade All-American Scholars through the American Hockey Coaches Association. SHU's 15 honorees were the most among all New England Women's Hockey Alliance (NEWHA) and led all DI programs who had nominees. 12 skaters and three goalies earned the recognition this season for SHU with Sydney Antonakis, Diana Bishopp, Carly Greene, Kate Helgeson, Julianna Koman, Olivia LaRoche, Lauren Larson, Sophie Lupone, Macey Merdinian, Kerryn O'Connell, Samantha Ostrowski, Jillian Petruno, Maddie...
SM&NC Receives New Canaan Community Foundation in Support of Special Needs Programming
SM&NC Receives New Canaan Community Foundation in Support of Special Needs Programming. Photo Caption: The Stamford Museum & Nature Center received a $2,000 grant from New Canaan Community Foundation to help fund “Animals for All,” a free program series designed exclusively for neurodiverse individuals and their families. Launched in 2022 thanks to grant funding and community support, the SM&NC offers three different Animals for All program formats: Heckscher Farm Open Evenings, which allow families to explore the SM&NC’s beloved Heckscher Farm after-hours at their own pace, and the program duo Caring for Critters and Caring for Exotic Critters, which both provide opportunities to work with live animals in small group settings.
14 new EMTs to serve Bridgeport and Fairfield following American Medical Response graduation
Fourteen new graduates will be serving Bridgeport and Fairfield as emergency medical technicians with the help of the Earn While You Learn program by the American Medical Response Inc. On Wednesday, Bridgeport’s AMR celebrated the graduating class on their accomplishments. Bill Schietinger, regional director for AMR, said the EWYL...
Stags Add A-10 Guard Noah Best
FAIRFIELD, Conn. – Fairfield University Men's Basketball Head Coach Chris Casey has announced the addition of Noah Best to the Stags for the 2024-25 season. Best, who competed in the Atlantic-10 Conference last season at Fordham University, comes to Fairfield with three years of eligibility remaining. Best spent two seasons at Fordham – under the direction of Fairfield alum Keith Urgo – where he served a redshirt season in 2022-23 and appeared in eight games for the Rams this past winter. Best was a three-star recruit out of Mount Saint Michael Academy in the Bronx, where he averaged a team-leading...
Several Beaches In Westchester Closed After Heavy Rainfall
Following over an inch of heavy rainfall, nine beaches in Westchester have been preemptively closed due to water quality concerns. The Westchester County Department of Health announced the closures on Thursday, July 18 after 1.30 inches of rain were recorded in the last 24 hours. The beac…
'Delivery-First' Restaurant Opens In Westchester: Here's Where
An all-new eatery in Westchester is giving customers the chance to experience cuisine from some of the world's best chefs in a single delivery order.Wonder, a restaurant chain that brands itself as "delivery-first," opened a new location in Larchmont at 1298 Boston Post Rd. (Route 1) on Thursd…
NYC schools will have universal dress code for first time
For the first time, all New York City public school students will have to abide by a universal school dress code. The New York City Council approved legislation Thursday that requires public school dress codes to comply with Title IV, the federal civil rights law that bars discrimination based on gender.
9/11 Responders Remembered Hosts Hoyt Farm Fundraiser for New Memorial Wall
Although the September 11 attacks is an event that happened some time ago, it is without end for most of us. For some, tragically more than others, they are still living daily in the aftermath. 9/11-related illnesses have taken so many lives since that dreadful day and continue to do...
Neary's, the iconic Irish pub on 57th street, to close its doors after 57 years
On Friday, after 57 years, Neary's, the iconic Irish pub which sits on the corner of East 57th Street and First Avenue, will be permanently shutting its doors. A letter was sent out this week by late owner Jimmy Neary's family, informing the pub's regulars, family and friends of its closure.
Chilling new details revealed in death of East Harlem beauty salon owner
NEW YORK -- The NYPD has revealed chilling new details in the killing of a beloved East Harlem salon owner.They say Vianel Garcia, 44, was killed by her own son, 22-year-old Miguel Duval, who is facing second-degree murder charges. Police initially said Garcia died after being pushed down a grassy embankment in Riverside Park in Washington Heights, but they have now released new details about the deadly encounter. Garcia wasn't just pushed down an embankment, police sayOn July 14, police say Garcia went to visit Duval at Columbia-Presbyterian Hospital, where he was receiving mental health treatment. The two then went to a...
Private Equity Car Wash Comes To Whalley
David Council gives a heart sign, a wave, or a double thumbs-up to every car that drives through New Haven’s newest car wash — the local outpost of a private equity-owned chain he helps manage on Whalley Avenue. The suds might look familiar to customers of traditional mom-and-pop...
Quinnipiac announces new Assistant Dean for the School of Computing and Engineering
On July 11, Quinnipiac University announced John A. Bau Jr. as the new Assistant Dean of the Student Experience and Career Development in the School of Computing and Engineering. Bau graduated from James Madison University with a bachelor’s degree in communications. He also revived a master’s in communications from the...
Hudson Milk + Market delivers both ways – with wheels and quality
Hudson Milk – the area’s iconic milk delivery service for more than 30 years – has expanded into a full food company, selling produce, meat, dairy, prepared entrees, meal kits, pantry items, and more. The pivot from a milk delivery service to full-scale food company recently earned Hudson Milk + Market the Business of the Year Award from the Hudson Valley Gateway Chamber of Commerce.
Attempted Fake Transaction At Darien Bank Lands Man In Jail, Police Say
Steven Guardindo, age 56, of Wilmington, North Carolina, was arrested on July 11 by Darien Police for the March 2023 incident. According to Darien Police Sgt. Mauricio Vigil, officers responded to the Fairfield Country Bank in Darien for a report of a man attempting to make a fraudulent transaction using a fake passport.
Over $400 worth of merchandise stolen from Target in Commack
Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police Fourth Precinct Crime Section officers are seeking the public’s help to identify and locate the woman who allegedly stole merchandise from a Commack store. A woman allegedly stole merchandise, valued at $446, from Target, located at 98 Veterans Memorial Highway, on...
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