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Police & Fire

Stamford Police Seek Info On Man Who Approached Middle School Student STAMFORD, Conn. -- Stamford police are investigating a report that man in a van approached a child near the Newfield Green Shopping Center on Friday, according to Connecticut Post. On Belltown Road, a white male with a mustache and goatee approached a Dolan Middle School student, who fled, the Connecticut Post reported. The school district sent an automated message reminding students to report suspicious activity to an adult, the Post said. Click here to read the Connecticut Post article.

by Frank Mojica

03/05/2016

Police & Fire

Danbury Man Charged After Police Chase DANBURY, Conn. -- A Danbury man is facing multiple charges after a police chase Thursday night on Padanaram Road, according to The News-Times. Johnny Fernandez, 44, allegedly engaged a state police trooper in a pursuit after the trooper said he identified his car as having plates that were canceled on a different vehicle, The News-Times reported. Fernandez allegedly drove recklessly until crashing behind a house on Padanaram Road then fled on foot, said The News-Times. The car alleged was stolen Dec. 23 in Danbury The News-Times reported. Fernandez was charged with second-degree larceny,…

by Frank Mojica

03/05/2016

Lifestyle

Bridgeport Diocese Celebrates Health Care Workers At White Mass BRIDGEPORT, Conn. — Sister Maureen McGuire, executive vice president of Mission Integration of Ascension Health, will be the featured speaker at St. Augustine Cathedral's 23rd annual White Mass breakfast Sunday. “In her role, Sister Maureen provides leadership in creating strategy and initiatives in mission and values integration, workplace spirituality, ethics, leadership formation and spiritual care,” said Bishop Frank Caggiano of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Bridgeport. “Her work supports the efforts of the health ministry in continuing the healing mission of Jesus and we welcome her th…

by Frank Mojica

03/05/2016

Events

Nick Depuy and Friends Play Benefit Concert For ALS Care In New Canaan NEW CANAAN, Conn. -- Nick Depuy and Friends will perform a benefit concert at First Presbyterian Church tonight. The concert is free, but donations are welcomed to support Ann Depuy's ALS Care. She is Nick Depuy's mother. The concert is in benefit of Depuy's mother, Ann Depuy. Baldanza Natural Market & Cafe will provide finger food starting at 7 p.m. The concert will begin at 7:30 p.m. First Presbyterian Church is at 178 Oenoke Ridge, New Canaan.

by Frank Mojica

03/05/2016

Events

Restaurant Week Returns To Wilton WILTON, Conn. -- The Wilton Chamber of Commerce will kick off its annual Spring Restaurant Week Monday. Various dining establishments throughout Wilton will serve special prix fixe menus and other culinary selections during Restaurant Week. Restaurant Week is a celebration of Wilton dining and the variety of cuisine available. Patrons are encouraged to revisit old favorites and discover new ones as they try as many restaurants as their schedules permit. Participating establishments include Bianco Rosso Wine Bar & Restaurant, Cactus Rose Tequila Bar & Restaurant, Little Pub, Lomba…

by Frank Mojica

03/05/2016

Events

YouthFest Returns To Rockland Community College Sunday SUFFERN, N.Y. -- Rockland County YouthFest 2016 takes place at Rockland Community College Fieldhouse on Sunday. YouthFest promises to be the "Fun-est Place in Rockland County," according to a news release, with entertainment, activities, interactive educational exhibits, food, live performances and more. The festival will also feature Nyack Hospital's Teddy Bear Hospital, Inflatable Party Adventures and the Big Apple Circus. Admission and parking to YouthFest are free. YouthFest runs from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. For more information, visit RocklandGov.com.

by Frank Mojica

03/05/2016

Police & Fire

Stamford Tenant Charged With Attacking Landlord STAMFORD, Conn. -- A tenant of a Haig Avenue home has been accused of attacking his landlord for trying to evict him, according to the Stamford Advocate. Joseph Cornacchia, 54, allegedly entered his landlord's apartment, screamed and knocked over several items and pieces of kitchen furniture Thursday night, the Stamford Advocate reported. Cornacchia allegedly knocked the phone out of his landlord's hand and hit him in the back of the head when he tried to call 911, said the Stamford Advocate. Police charged Cornacchia with third-degree burglary, interfering with a 911 call, second-degree…

by Frank Mojica

03/05/2016

Schools

Parental Complaints Delay Asbestos Work At Wilton's Miller-Driscoll School WILTON, Conn. -- Asbsestos work at Miller-Driscoll School planned for spring break has been postponed until the summer following a social media "wildfire," according to the Wilton Bulletin. First Selectman Lynne Vanderslice consulted with Turner Construction along with Chris Burney, Wilton's director of facilities and energy management, after receiving more than 140 e-mails from concerned parents, the Wilton Bulletin reported. Miller-Driscoll Building Committee members criticized how the decision was made without their input, said the Wilton Bulletin. Burley maintained the rem…

by Frank Mojica

03/05/2016

Events

Hudson River Housing Hosts Annual Luncheon POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. -- Hudson River Housing hosted their annual luncheon at the Italian Center on Thursday, March 3. “We're working upstream to address the root causes of homelessness and poverty,' said Executive Director Sean Robin. He outlined his plans for the upcoming year. Sabrina Jaar Marzouka, the Dutchess County Commissioner of Community and Family Services, provided feature remarks on partnership and collaboration-driven approaches to addressing area homelessness. Resident Lawrence Cooper shared a story about going from being a homeless veteran to becoming a community leader wi…

by Frank Mojica

03/05/2016

Business

Stamford Landmark Pat's Hubba Hubba Will Close STAMFORD, Conn. -- Pat's Hubba Hubba is scheduled to close at the end of March, according to the Stamford Advocate. The chili restaurant and Stamford landmark was founded by the late Pat Carta of Greenwich more than 50 years ago and has been located at 820 Cove Road for almost 25 years, the Stamford Advocate reported. Chrissie Carta kept the restaurant going after her father died in 2009, said the Stamford Advocate. The restaurant's closure has been trending on Facebook. Click here to read the Stamford Advocate article.

by Frank Mojica

03/04/2016

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