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Milford police make 3rd arrest in connection to January ATM theft
MILFORD, Conn. — Milford police made a third arrest on Monday in connection to the theft of an ATM from Galaxy Fuel on New Haven Avenue in January, according to a Wednesday release. At 2:58 p.m. on Jan. 30, a vehicle pulled up to the business, and three men...
Bridgeport Councilwoman Referred for Criminal Charges, Other Complaints Dropped
BRIDGEPORT — As its investigation into the 2023 city mayoral race continues, the State Elections Enforcement Commission on Wednesday referred a complaint against City Councilwoman Eneida Martinez for potential criminal charges, but dropped an ongoing allegation against Mayor Joe Ganim. Security footage released last fall of Martinez and the...
Nassau County Police Seeking Two Suspects Who Burglarized Seaford Residence
The Seventh Squad reports the details of a Burglary that occurred on Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 11:48 am in Seaford. According to Detectives, a 52-year-old female victim was inside her South Seamans Neck Road residence when she heard a noise coming from downstairs. The victim went down the stairs and saw two unknown subjects running out of the front door. The subjects entered a dark colored SUV and fled southbound on South Seamans Neck Road. The investigation is ongoing.
CT elections commission refers complaint involving another Bridgeport council member
Connecticut’s State Elections Enforcement Commission continues to refer allegations of absentee ballot abuse in Bridgeport to state prosecutors for potential criminal charges — and the latest referral could ensnare another sitting Bridgeport city council member. The case that was forwarded to the Chief State’s Attorney Office on Wednesday...
Private Equity Firm Acquires Stake in HVAC Distributor MARS
LOS ANGELES — Platinum Equity on Wednesday announced a significant investment in Motors & Armatures Inc. — MARS — a leading distributor of HVAC/R parts, supplies and equipment in the United States and Canada. Financial terms were not disclosed. Headquartered in Hauppauge, New York, MARS has served...
Norwalk News: Juvenile Arrested in Shooting Incident
On Saturday, July 13, 2024, at 6:54 PM, the Norwalk Police Department received multiple 911 calls of shots fired in the Roodner Court Public Housing Complex at 261 Ely Ave. Patrol Officers arrived on the scene and found evidence that shots had been fired. As officers were on scene, information was gained that a 15-year-old victim had been dropped off at Norwalk Hospital suffering from a non-life-threatening gunshot wound. Norwalk Detectives assumed the investigation and gathered enough evidence to charge a 16-year-old juvenile with the shooting. The juvenile was remanded to Juvenile Detention.
Save a life: drive above the influence
On June 28, the driver of a speeding SUV plowed into a Deer Park nail salon, killing four people, including off-duty NYPD officer Emilia Rennhack. Authorities say the driver of the car, a 64-year-old Dix Hills resident, was intoxicated, and had consumed 18 beers just the night before. Sadly, this...
Setauket embraces its Native American history with Corn Festival Powwow
The Setalcott Nation held its annual Corn Festival Powwow on the grounds of the Setauket Elementary School on July 13 and 14. After a rainy start Saturday morning, the two-day event included storytelling as well as performances from indigenous dancers and drummers. In addition, eventgoers heard speeches from Setalcott Nation chairwoman Helen Sells and tribal members Chiitra Wells and Monique Fitzgerald.
Sparks fly over Sylvan Road North re-subdivision
WESTPORT — The Planning and Zoning Commission’s hearing on a plan to re-subdivide 50 Sylvan Road North, already under fire from neighbors living off a busy street, faced tense moments this week as some neighbors appeared to assert a fix was in. Rick Benson, a longtime resident and...
Say ‘Goodbye’ to 10 Bauer Place
WESTPORT–The Building Department has issued a permit to demolish the house at 10 Bauer Place. The 1¼-story Cape was built in 1944. It has 1,400 square feet of living space, four bedrooms, one bathroom, a basement, garage and finished attic. The property traded hands in June for $901,000....
Norwalk River Valley Trail gets $4.5 million in federal construction funding
Calling the granting of funds for construction of Fairfield County’s longest multi-use hiking trail transformative, Rep. Jim Himes (D-4th Dist.) announced Wednesday the federal government will contribute $4.5 million towards its completion. The 30-mile-long Norwalk River Valley Trail is a “triple win,” Himes said: It’s enjoyable for people to...
Officials: Two Arrested After Shoplifting at Manhasset Store, Assaulting Security Guard
The Sixth Squad reports the arrest of two Flushing men for an incident that occurred on Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at 4:24 PM in Manhasset. According to detectives, an officer was patrolling through the Macys parking lot located at 1100 Northern Boulevard when he was notified by a Macys loss prevention associate that two males had just stolen items and were fleeing in a black Kia. Officers initiated a Vehicle and Traffic Law stop on the vehicle in the vicinity of Northern Boulevard and Community Drive. The vehicles occupants, defendants Lawrence Davis, 37, of 46-18 194th Street and Hulin Piao, 42, of 139-06 34th Road were both placed under arrest without incident.
Mall Heist: Woman Swipes $235 in Clothing from Spencer’s, Reward Offered for Tips!
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 stole. merchandise from a Lake Grove store. A woman stole clothing, valued at approximately $235, from Spencer’s, located in the. Smith Haven Mall,...
Speed driving social media influencer arrested in series of N.J. burglaries, cops say
A well-known social media influencer was arrested and charged with a series of burglaries spanning several towns in New Jersey, as well as with other crimes in New York and Connecticut, officials with the Fairfield Police Department said Wednesday. Antonio Ginestri, 19, of Queens, New York and a alleged 16-year-old...
Westport Country Playhouse Honors Kristin Chenoweth And Mary-Mitchell Campbell At September Fundraiser
Tony Award-winning Broadway star Kristin Chenoweth and Drama Desk Award-winning music director Mary-Mitchell Campbell with be honored at a one-night-only fundraiser at Westport Country Playhouse, on Saturday, September 14, at 7 p.m. Both artists are Playhouse alumni, having appeared on the historic Playhouse stage in past fundraising events. Chenoweth and Campbell will perform at the event as well as other artists to be announced soon.
Tiny Microgreens Make a Big Splash at Greenwich Farmers Market
This summer there have been several new vendors at the Saturday Greenwich Farmers Market in the Horseneck lot, including TinyGreensCT, an urban farm that grows high-quality, hyper-local microgreens. Daniel Ellern and Lily Mass share a love for growing their own food. At TinyGreensCT they specialize in growing unique, delicious, healthy...
Suffolk man faces hate crime charges, accused of ramming car with 4 Muslim men in it
A Suffolk County man is facing hate crime charges, accused of threatening four Muslim men in traditional dress and ramming the car they were in. Brendan Marchetti, 35, is the defendant. He lives near the Huntington mosque the men said they’d been heading to for prayer. The alleged incident...
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