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Davis ’25 Wins NECBL Home Run Derby
BRISTOL, Conn. -- Cornell baseball's rising senior Jakobi Davis has spent his summer in Danbury, Conn., playing ball with the Danbury Westerners. Last week, the outfielder was called up to the NECBL Home Run Derby to compete against 13 other players from across the league to be crowned champion. Davis hammered 12 balls over the fence over two rounds, claiming the 2024 NECBL Home Run Derby champion title. The derby was conducted in a two-round format. In the first round, all 13 athletes had the chance to hit as many homers as they could in three minutes. The top two...
Arrest Warrant: Local Man Harassed by Ex
Police last week arrested a 34-year-old New Canaan woman by warrant and charged her with second-degree harassment. The woman, who is the ex-girlfriend of the victim, has repeatedly harassed the victim through social media platforms, emails, texts, and calls, court documents show. Early this June, the victim said his ex-fiancee...
Connecticut advocates ask for nursing home staffing rule
HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) – Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) advocated alongside nursing home workers on Monday morning for a controversial federal staffing mandate. Two dozen nursing home staff with the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) gathered outside the Connecticut Capitol holding signs that said, “Safe Staffing Now!” The union supports the Minimum Staffing Standards for Long-Term Care […]
New State PAC Seeks To Make An Impact
A new political action committee based in Windsor Locks is hoping to support legislative candidates and policies aimed at making Connecticut a more equitable state, particularly for historically marginalized communities. The PAC, Impact CT, is a nonpartisan Independent Expenditure Committee that will support candidates of any political party who support...
NY man charged in jewelry theft in Darien charged in 2 Greenwich burglaries on same day
GREENWICH — A New York man suspected of a series of break-ins in one day has been charged by Greenwich police for allegedly committing crime in the Byram neighborhood where two residences were burglarized. Carlos Buitrago-Pinzon, 29, of Roosevelt Avenue, Queens, allegedly drove to Darien, Greenwich and Mount Pleasant,...
Michael Douglas To Receive Lifetime Achievement Award From Avon Theater In Stamford
The 79-year-old Douglas, a former Bedford resident now living in Irvington-on-Hudson, will be presented the award on Tuesday, Oct. 22, at the theater in Stamford. "We are thrilled to recognize Michael Douglas with the Avon Theatre Lifetime Achievement Award," said Peter H. Gistelinck, the Avon Theatre executive director. "Mr. Douglas' exceptional talent, dedication to his craft, and enduring impact on the world of entertainment and humanitarian work truly embody the spirit of this award."
Celebrate the Grand Opening of Stratford’s First Medical Spa: The Skincare Studio
The Skincare Studio, Stratford’s first medical spa, proudly opened its doors today at 3586 Main Street, marking a significant milestone for the local community. Founded by Terri Miller, a seasoned nurse with 15 years of experience in dermatology and plastic surgery, The Skincare Studio is poised to offer a wide range of advanced skincare treatments and services to Stratford, Bridgeport, and surrounding communities.
‘Camp Justice’ encourages future careers in Connecticut’s criminal justice system
ROCKY HILL, Conn. (WTNH) — State prosecutors are bringing dozens of teenagers into their offices in Rocky Hill. Not because the students did anything wrong. In fact, they are doing something very right. They are learning all about the criminal justice system at what the State Division of Criminal Justice calls “Camp Justice.” “Obviously, there […]
Ridgefield Historical Society seeks volunteers to help organization grow
Interested in helping one of Ridgefield’s vital organizations grow? The Ridgefield Historical Society is recruiting volunteers to help our Membership Committee reach new residents and audiences. We depend on memberships to support the staff and programming that make the town’s history such an important part of Ridgefield cultural life.
How a well-connected nonprofit receives rent-free office space as a gift in Putnam County
Seven years ago, United for The Troops, a Putnam County nonprofit that provides care packages for troops deployed overseas, needed an office to store its donations and assemble boxes to send around the world. Then-County Executive MaryEllen Odell, an avid supporter of veterans issues, came to the rescue. She let the nonprofit corporation occupy the first floor of a vacant county office building at 34 Gleneida Ave. in what she termed was “a temporary arrangement.” ...
Westchester real estate: Median home prices set record by topping $1M for the first time
Westchester single-family home prices hit a new high in June for the second straight month. In June, median sales price shot up by 12.7% to $1.03 million from June 2023, after it set a record of $980,000 in May, according to a report by the Hudson Gateway Association of Realtors. ...
Norwalk Man Charged With Assaulting, Injuring Co-Worker In Wilton
The incident occurred in Wilton on Tuesday, July 16 on Pimpewaug Road. According to Lt. Anna Tornello of the Wilton Police, an investigation found that Bonifacio Trejo-Vargas, age 44, of Norwalk assaulted his co-worker during a dispute. The coworker sustained serious physical injury, Tornello said. Trejo-Vargas was charged with assault...
Don't Miss Out: Find Ridgefield's KICKS Public Art Event Sneaker Sculptures!
There's still time to discover the vibrant sneaker sculptures scattered throughout Ridgefield! As part of the KICKS Public Art Event, these unique artworks are waiting for you to explore and enjoy. Take a stroll around town and keep your eyes peeled for these eye-catching pieces of public art. Whether you're...
‘I'm getting to finish this on my terms': Darien swimmer headed to Paralympics a year after shark attack
Ali Truwit thought her next chapter was written. “I had a job lined up,” said Truwit. “I was going to start in October after a summer of celebration -- travel with friends.”. The Darien native had her Division I swim career at Yale behind her and a new...
Connecticut Families: NAUGKIDS allows kids to ride historic train for free this summer
THOMASTON, Conn. (WTNH) — All aboard the Naugatuck Railroad for a unique adventure through the river valley! “I think history is important and this is a really unique opportunity because you get to experience this in Connecticut on a historic line that helped build this entire county at one time,” said Orion Newall, manager of […]
The Glass House Celebrates 75 Years
To commemorate its 75th anniversary, The Glass House hosted its annual summer party in New Canaan, CT on June 8. The gorgeous day celebrated The Glass Houses’ values to bring together art, design, and community. Presented with support by MaxMara, Aesop, Design Within Reach, and Land Rover Darien, the day hosted avocations across the site for guests to explore to enjoy performances—from dance performances choreographed by Brendan Fernandes and a DJ set by Rachel Winters to an art auction by Artsy, refreshing cocktails from Belle Glos, Elouan, Greenology, and Litchfield Distillery, and a picnic catered from New Canaan restaurant Elm.
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