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Donna Christopher

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Know Them Or This Mercedes? Man, Woman Accused In Lottery Scam, Norwalk Police Say Norwalk Police are asking the public's help in identifying the alleged pair of thieves that targeted an elderly victim in a lottery scam. One of the alleged suspect's photo is seen in an April 24 post on the Norwalk, CT Police Twitter page on April 24. According to police, two suspects drove a black 2019 Mercedes sports utility vehicle, with a Massachusetts plate number 8WY599. The man pictured was accompanied by a woman in her 40s, according to the police post. Anyone with information is asked to call Detective Aura at the Norwalk Police Department at 203-854-3039.

by Donna Christopher

04/30/2019

News

SNL's Pete Davidson Leaves Bridgeport Club After Owner Jokes About Ariana Grande, Report Says Comedian Pete Davidson left a popular area nightclub where he was supposed to perform a show when jokes about his ex-girlfriends, including singing sensation Ariana Grande, apparently got a bit too personal, Page 6 reported. Davidson, of Saturday Night Live fame, left the Stress Factory Comedy Club in Bridgeport because the club's owner went on stage and joked about his exes Grande and British actress Kate Beckinsale, said the article. Davidson reportedly requested the owner not take the stage and that when he did, the owner was sarcastic when asking the audience not to comm…

by Donna Christopher

04/30/2019

Police & Fire

Suspects At Large After Burglary Of Bridgehampton Home Four people are at large and being sought by Suffolk County Police for the alleged December burglary of a Bridgehampton home. Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Southampton Town Police detectives are seeking the public’s help to identify and locate the suspects that allegedly entered the home on Ocean Road at approximately 5:15 p.m. on Dec. 8 and stole various items, including the Breguet Marine 5071 watch seen in a photograph. Police are offering a $5,000 cash reward for information that leads to an arrest. Anyone with information about this alleged burglary may contact Suffolk County…

by Donna Christopher

04/30/2019

Lifestyle

Restaurant Week Kicks Off In Stratford With Over 30 Places To Enjoy Specials Chefs at a long list of participating restaurants are dishing up specials during Stratford Restaurant Week which began Sunday, April 28 and runs through Saturday, May 4. The dining week sponsored by Jackson Law Group and coordinated by the Stratford Economic Development Department and the Stratford Chamber of Commerce may be enjoyed in over 30 Stratford restaurants. Among those participating will be five waterfront establishments and restaurants featuring cuisine from Latin Fusion, Jamaican, Japanese, Mexican, Italian and Chinese. Click here for the restaurant list.

by Donna Christopher

04/30/2019

Politics

Video: Joined By Billy Joel, Cuomo Signs Bill Banning Offshore Drilling In NY Waters Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo, joined by Billy Joel, signed legislation to ban offshore drilling in New York State waters. The festivities were held in Wantagh on Monday, April 29. The legislation (S.2316 (Kaminsky)/A.2572 (Englebright) will bar the state from granting permits for drilling, or oil or gas exploration in offshore areas controlled by the state. The ban will protect New York State waters and coasts by making it more difficult for oil and gas drilling to occur close to coastal New York, even in waters controlled by the federal government. In addition, the legislation p…

by Donna Christopher

04/30/2019

Police & Fire

Propane Cylinder Secured After House Fire Breaks Out In Danbury Firefighters responded quickly and knocked down a house fire in Danbury where officials say a propane cylinder was found in an attic. Just before 9:30 p.m. late Saturday, April 20, the Danbury Fire Department responded to a reported fire in the attic of the two-story house on Quien Street. Upon arrival, Deputy Chief Bill Lounsbury found fire showing from an attic window on the south side of the 2-1/2 story wood frame two-family house, according to the Danbury Fire Department. The Danbury Fire Department said the house's occupants were in the driveway and said everyone …

by Donna Christopher

04/29/2019

Lifestyle

Here Are Five Places To Get A Perfect Bagel On Long Island If you live on Long Island, someone's probably in charge of the "bagel run" Sunday mornings. Though technically, not an exercise, unless you count standing in line for 45 minutes at one of the shops scattered throughout Nassau and Suffolk Counties, practically on every corner. Here are five bagel shops people love. Long Island Bagel Cafe, 550-552 Jerusalem Ave., Bellmore: "Airier with a firm crust that's not burnt" sounds perfect, and how Seaford native Sally Ann Ingrisani Gaffney describes the bagels she picks up for her family. "The flavor of the dough and the size of the bagel," …

by Donna Christopher

04/29/2019

Lifestyle

$15M Gift From Wilton Couple Will Build New Norwalk Hospital Patient Pavilion A sizeable donation from a Wilton couple will go towards a major expansion at Norwalk Hospital. Norwalk Hospital Foundation announced the receipt of a $15 million gift from long-time supporters and benefactors George and Carol Bauer. The donation will support the construction of a new state-of-the-art Patient Pavilion. The Patient Pavilion is the largest expansion in Norwalk Hospital’s 126-year history and will bring cutting-edge critical care, surgical, women, and pediatric facilities and services to Fairfield County, the Foundation said. “We could not be more appreciative of Mr. and Mrs…

by Donna Christopher

04/29/2019

News

Jones Beach Meadowbrook Parkway Toll Plaza To Be Demolished This story has been updated. The familiar entrance to Jones Beach is being taken down in an improvement project. Work is underway on $3.9 million project to create a more welcoming approach to Jones Beach said the April 26 announcement by Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo. The project will demolish an abandoned toll plaza on Meadowbrook Parkway and build a monumental gateway sign to welcome visitors to Jones Beach State Park. Use of the eight-lane toll plaza and brick office building, built in 1953, was discontinued in 2017. The project will eliminate the derelict structures at the park gateway…

by Donna Christopher

04/29/2019

Police & Fire

Man Accused Of Stealing $300 In Equipment From St. Joseph’s College Campus In Patchogue Police are looking for a man they say burglarized St. Joseph’s College in Patchogue this month. The man stole yard equipment from the St. Joseph’s College campus, located at 155 W. Roe Blvd., at approximately 4:20 a.m. on April 22, according to Suffolk County Police. The equipment was valued at approximately $300, police said. Suffolk County Crime Stoppers offers a cash reward of up to $5,000 for information that leads to an arrest, according to the police report. Anyone with information about these incidents can contact Suffolk County Crime Stoppers to submit an anonymous tip by calling …

by Donna Christopher

04/29/2019

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