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Whitney Avenue, Hamden, CT

New Fusion Restaurant In Region Cited For 'Outstanding Flavors' New Fusion Restaurant In Region Cited For 'Outstanding Flavors'
New Fusion Restaurant In Region Cited For 'Outstanding Flavors' A new fusion restaurant in the heart of Connecticut is promising diners a diverse range of menu items that are inspired by different cultures from around the world. The Pharmacy Restaurant in Hamden, located on Whitney Avenue in the Spring Glen neighborhood, opened its doors in June 2022, offering up a blend of culinary traditions with dishes like Mexican Chicken, Miso Glazed Salmon, and Cajun Jambalaya Pasta. Its menu also features a variety of sandwiches, salads, and several small plates, including shredded beef tacos, Colombian empanadas, and tuna tartare. In an ode to its name, barten…
CT Bakery Lauded For 'Delicious' Cookies, Gift Baskets CT Bakery Lauded For 'Delicious' Cookies, Gift Baskets
CT Bakery Lauded For 'Delicious' Cookies, Gift Baskets A family-run Connecticut bakery is being praised for its delicious gourmet cookie menu.  Moon Rocks Gourmet Cookies in New Haven County is receiving positive reviews on Yelp for its good service and the wide variety of cookies it offers. The bakery is located at 2518 Whitney Avenue Unit D in Hamden and was founded by a mother and daughter. The business' online menu advertises cookie flavors such as "Obi-wan Cannoli," "Marshmallow" and "Tuxedo Mousse." The store also says it has vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free options.  A number of reviewers complimented the store's gi…
$2.2 Million Lotto Winner Running Out Of Time To Claim Prize; More Unclaimed Wins $2.2 Million Lotto Winner Running Out Of Time To Claim Prize; More Unclaimed Wins
$2.2 Million Lotto Winner Running Out Of Time To Claim Prize; More Unclaimed Wins Time is running out for the winner of a $2.2 million CT Lottery Lotto to claim their prize. If the winner doesn’t step forward with the winning ticket by Oct. 21, the money will revert back to the state’s lottery. The winning six-number ticket was sold at the Hamden Shell on Whitney Avenue in Hamden for the April 24 drawing. The winning numbers for that drawing are 2 - 7 - 8 - 12- 17 - 24. To claim the prize, the winner has to go to any CT Lottery retailer and have the ticket validated or call (860) 713-2680 to schedule an appointment at the CT Lottery Headquarters in Rocky Hill. Right n…
Man Who Exposed 'Lower Half' To Hamden Motorist While Driving Sought By Police Man Who Exposed 'Lower Half' To Hamden Motorist While Driving Sought By Police
Man Who Exposed 'Lower Half' To Hamden Motorist While Driving Sought By Police Police are searching for a man who exposed his genitals to a woman while the two drove separate vehicles down a Connecticut street earlier this week. On Monday, Aug. 31, at around 8:30 a.m., Hamden Police received a report of “indecent exposure,” police said. A 26-year-old woman had been driving her motor vehicle on Whitney Avenue in Hamden when she said a large, silver flatbed truck started following her. The man driving the truck pulled alongside the woman and winked at her, police said. Still driving beside her, the man then allegedly “completely exposed his lower half and was masturba…
CT Deli Owner Sentenced To Prison For Tax Evasion CT Deli Owner Sentenced To Prison For Tax Evasion
CT Deli Owner Sentenced To Prison For Tax Evasion A deli owner in Connecticut is heading to prison after admitting to a tax evasion scheme that saw him daily to pay the government hundreds of thousands of dollars. Hamden resident Raymond George, 53, who owns and operates Ray & Mike’s on Whitney Avenue, has been sentenced to nine months in prison, followed by one year of supervised release after pleading guilty to tax evasion in Bridgeport district court. George was also ordered to pay a $5,000 fine. He has also paid the IRS approximately $480,000 in back taxes, interest and penalties. In 2012 and 2013, George evaded payment of his fed…
Hamden Deli Owner Pleads Admits To Tax Evasion Hamden Deli Owner Pleads Admits To Tax Evasion
Hamden Deli Owner Pleads Admits To Tax Evasion A deli owner in Connecticut may face time in prison after admitting to a tax evasion scheme that saw him fail to pay the government hundreds of thousands of dollars. Hamden resident Raymond George, 52, who owns and operates Ray & Mike’s on Whitney Avenue, pleaded guilty this week to one count of tax evasion in Bridgeport district court. In 2012 and 2013, George evaded payment of his federal income taxes in a variety of ways, U.S. Attorney John Durham said. He failed to deposit all of the cash receipts from his business into its bank account, and then used a portion of that cash to fill …
Victims Of Triple-Fatal Crash In Hamden From Fairfield County Victims Of Triple-Fatal Crash In Hamden From Fairfield County
Victims Of Triple-Fatal Crash In Hamden From Fairfield County This story has been updated. All three men killed in a single-car crash over the weekend in Hamden were either current or former Fairfield County residents. Officials said that Monroe resident Maksims Frolovs, 21, was driving near the intersection of Route 40 and Whitney Avenue at approximately 2:30 a.m. on Sunday morning when he lost control and struck a tree. Bridgeport resident Edmonds Mihalenkos, 26, and Derby resident Hiadlas DeOliveira, 29, were also killed. DeOliveira was a Danbury High School graduate. The crash remains under investigation, though Frolovs was reportedly speeding a…
Three Killed After SUV Slams Into Tree In Hamden Three Killed After SUV Slams Into Tree In Hamden
Three Killed After SUV Slams Into Tree In Hamden Three people were killed early Sunday morning when an SUV slammed into a tree in Hamden, according to multiple reports. The crash occurred at the intersection of Route 40 and Whitney Avenue at around 2:30 a.m., according to NBC Connecticut. The identities of the three have not yet been announced and state police have not yet issued further details on the crash. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.