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Norwalk man crashed stolen car through Fairfield marina, beach, police say

Michael Clapp, 35, drove the stolen car through the South Benson Marina and Jennings Beach on Tuesday, causing thousands of dollars in damage, police said.

Fairfield, CT · 2h

Daily Voice

Bathroom Break At Norwalk Diner Lands Convicted Felon Behind Bars

A trip to a Connecticut diner's bathroom landed a convicted felon behind bars after he left a loaded gun behind, federal authorities said. Christopher Miles, 41, of Norwalk, was sentenced to three years and 10 months in federal prison on Tuesday, Nov. 10, after a jury convicted him of illegall…

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Fiery Westport crash on I-95 sends one to hospital, police say

The crash occurred near Exit 18 in Westport Wednesday night, according to Connecticut State Police.

Westport, CT · 1d

Norwalk Hour

Bar Bushido announces closure of Wall Street restaurant in Norwalk

While Bar Bushido is closing on Wall Street, ownership noted that this is not the end of the eatery.

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$2,600 vs. $1,600: How Connecticut rents compare in 3 cities

Apartment List data shows a wide gap in rental costs among Stamford, New Haven and Norwalk.

Connecticut · 1d

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Former Connecticut coach accused of choking referee at youth basketball game has case continued

The defendant confronted a referee about what he perceived to be a bad foul call, a police report said.

Shelton, CT · 1d

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Six Players Making Varsity Debut Helped Staples Football Rout Norwalk

Photos And Story By J.C. Martin For WestportLocalPress.com‍ ‍Click on an image to enlarge and open gallery. The Staples Wreckers (7-1) faced the Norwalk High Bears (2-6) on Saturday at Brien McMahon High School where the Bears home games are being held this season as the construction of their new, over 300,000 sq. ft. high school is being built on the former NHS football field. .

Norwalk, CT · 16h

News 12

Darien restaurant raises money for family of longtime employee whose husband was shot to death in Bridgeport

Proceeds from all sales Wednesday will go directly towards a college fund for Bethea's two kids, the restaurant says.

Bridgeport, CT · 1d

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Westport landscaping company wins approval to move into former Wilton car dealership

The landscaping company will use the Wilton site mostly for employee parking and for workers to switch to their work vehicles, according to the applicant.

Wilton, CT · 5h

Daily Voice

Former Bedford Fire Chief Dies At 69

A longtime Westchester County firefighter who spent more than four decades serving his community and helped make a new firehouse possible is being remembered after his death earlier this month. John J. Barry, 69, of Bedford Village, died on Sunday, Nov. 1, according to his obituary and the Bedford F…

Bedford, NY · 22h

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This Classic Connecticut Drive-In Keeps Old-School Restaurant Traditions Alive With Burgers And Nostalgic Charm

Forget complicated menus for a moment. Sometimes all you really want is a good burger from a place that hasn’t forgotten what made drive-in restaurants so much fun. And honestly, I can understand the appeal. One classic Connecticut drive-in keeps old-fashioned burger traditions alive while offering a welcome dose...

Monroe, CT · 1d

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Norwalk High School students can earn college degrees for free

Students at Norwalk High School can take free DMACC classes and even earn an Associates of Arts (A.A.) degree or Associate of Science (A.S.) degree. “There’s a lot of different paths that you could go down and different opportunities for you to take,” said Jessica Garrison, the college and career counselor who oversees the DMACC program. “Your counselor can give you all of that good information to get started.”

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$5.7M Real Estate Scam: Goldens Bridge Man Exploited Friends, Family To Fund Gambling, Feds Say

A Westchester County man is accused of swindling friends, family members, and longtime acquaintances out of more than $5.7 million by promising lucrative real estate investments, only to spend their money on gambling, personal expenses, and payments to other investors, federal prosecutors said.&nbs…

Westchester County, NY · 1d

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Man accused of tampering with gift cards in Wilton

WILTON, Conn. (WTNH) — A New York man was charged with dozens of counts of forgery after allegedly tampering with gift cards outside CVS in Wilton. Chunlin Wang, 35, of Flushing, New York was charged with 36 counts of second-degree forgery and one count of second-degree criminal attempt to commit larceny. The charges stem from […]

Wilton, CT · 22h

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Stamford's Old Stop & Shop Sells for $25.5M, and H Mart Is the Buyer

The old Stop & Shop plaza at 41 Alvord Lane in Stamford just changed hands for $25.5 million, and property records point to a familiar name in Asian grocery retail: H Mart. The sale, finalized last month, has triggered fresh speculation that Connecticut could finally land one of the chain's sprawling supermarkets, though no store opening has been confirmed.

Stamford, CT · 1d

CT Post

'Not again': Stratford family says about 8 crashes have happened outside their home in 5 years

Residents talked about repeated crashes causing property damage and anxiety, and in some cases fatalities of those involved.

Stratford, CT · 1d

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Seven Connecticut Family-Run Italian Restaurants Where The Same Family Has Cooked For Generations

Some Connecticut restaurants have been serving the same recipes since before your grandparents were born. The places on this list opened decades ago, many in the 1930s and 1940s, and they still run on family know-how instead of corporate playbooks. That matters, because a lasagna or a pizza recipe that...

New Haven, CT · 1d

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Tree service crew accidentally start fires at 3 homes in Monroe

MONROE, Conn. (WTNH) — A tree service crew in Monroe accidentally started fires at three homes on Wednesday afternoon, the Monroe Volunteer Fire Department said. The department said in a statement that they were called to Wheeler Road near Route 110 for a house fire around 2:15 p.m. They discovered that a tree service crew […]

Monroe, CT · 17h

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Norwalk schools say in-house special education programs saved $14.2 million this fiscal year

The school district is paying $13.8 million in tuition for 87 students placed in out-of-district settings.