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Taco Takeover: Popular Fairfield County Chef Debuts New Taqueria Taco Takeover: Popular Fairfield County Chef Debuts New Taqueria
Taco Takeover: Popular Fairfield County Chef Debuts New Taqueria Taco lovers in Fairfield County, rejoice — a new restaurant that promises bold flavors of scratch-made Mexican classics opened this week.  Bluebird Taqueria, located at 21 Glenville St. in Greenwich's Glenville Shopping Center, opened Monday, Dec. 9, and promises to serve a menu packed with fresh, handmade dishes. The restaurant is the latest venture from Greenwich native Mike Pietrafeso, known for local favorites such as Ada’s Kitchen + Coffee in Riverside and Roost Kitchen + Coffee in Cos Cob and Darien. With nearly a decade since his last new concept, Pietrafeso says he’s excited t…
These Fairfield County Eateries Named Best Restaurants For Wine, New Rankings Say These Fairfield County Eateries Named Best Restaurants For Wine, New Rankings Say
These Fairfield County Eateries Named Best Restaurants For Wine, New Rankings Say Several Connecticut restaurants are the cream of the crop when it comes to their wine offerings, according to new rankings released by Wine Spectator. A total of 36 eateries were recognized as winners of the 2024 Restaurant Awards released by Wine Spectator, a publication that serves as a leading authority on wine. The restaurants named as winners of the awards, which were made public on Tuesday, June 25, are (by county):  Fairfield County: L'Escale Restaurant, Greenwich; Tony's at the J House, Riverside; Barcelona Wine Bar, Stamford; The Restaurant At Rowayton Seafood, …
These CT Towns Among Best Places To Live In US, According To New Rankings These CT Towns Among Best Places To Live In US, According To New Rankings
These CT Towns Among Best Places To Live In US, According To New Rankings A brand-new ranking has listed the best locales in Connecticut to live in, including one town that is reportedly among the best 200 places to reside in America.  According to Niche's 2024 Best Places To Live in America, the town of West Hartford is the best locale to call home in the state and ranks No. 159 in the entire nation.  Factors used by the organization to determine its rankings include Public Schools, Crime and Safety, Housing, Nightlife, Good for Families, and Diversity.  West Hartford's high ranking was attributed to the town offering "a lot of bars, restaur…
Man Charged With Forcibly Kissing Face, Lips Of Greenwich Teen, Police Say Man Charged With Forcibly Kissing Face, Lips Of Greenwich Teen, Police Say
Man Charged With Forcibly Kissing Face, Lips Of Greenwich Teen, Police Say A Fairfield County man has been charged with allegedly "inappropriately" touching and kissing the face and lips of a 17-year-old Greenwich teen as she walked her dog. Hilmer Santos Roca, age 32, of Bridgeport was arrested on Friday, March 23 for the incident which took place last month, said Lt. Patrick Smyth of the Greenwich Police. According to police, the teen was walking her dog in Riverside when she was approached by Roca who grasp her hand and then touched and kissed her face and lips while preventing the girl from escaping his grasp. He left when the teen broke free and ran away. F…
Fairfield County Man Charged With Taking Pictures Under Woman's Skirt On Train Fairfield County Man Charged With Taking Pictures Under Woman's Skirt On Train
Fairfield County Man Charged With Taking Pictures Under Woman's Skirt On Train A Fairfield County man was indicted for taking photographs underneath a woman's skirt on a train in Westchester County.  On Friday, Sept. 23, around 11:27 p.m., 67-year-old Majid Hedayati of Riverside allegedly used his cellphone to take pictures under a victim's skirt while sitting across from her on a Metro-North train that was traveling from Harrison to New York City, Westchester County District Attorney Miriam Rocah announced on Monday, Oct. 31.  Rocah said the victim's friend, who was sitting next to Hedayati, confronted him and then reported him to the train's…
Several Fairfield County Pizzerias Among Top 10 Best In Region, According To Yelp Rankings Several Fairfield County Pizzerias Among Top 10 Best In Region, According To Yelp Rankings
Several Fairfield County Pizzerias Among Top 10 Best In Region, According To Yelp Rankings A ranking has detailed the best pizzerias in and around Westchester County. Yelp released a ranking in the top-rated pizzerias in the region based on the reviews the eateries received. According to the report, the following pizzerias were some of the highest rated in the area: 1. Grigg Street Pizza Located at 1 Grigg St. in Greenwich, this pizzeria received a ranking of five stars from its more than 50 reviews. "Their hand-made sourdough crust, organic house-made sauce, fresh high-end cheeses, and gourmet deli meats puts Grigg Street at the top of my pizza chart," Scot G. said in a Yelp…
Popular Restaurant Chain Opens New Connecticut Location Popular Restaurant Chain Opens New Connecticut Location
Popular Restaurant Chain Opens New Connecticut Location A popular restaurant chain known for its build-your-own salads will open its third location in Connecticut. Chopt will officially open its first Hartford County location on Wednesday, June 15. The new restaurant is located at 2520 Main St. in Glastonbury. The company said it will celebrate a "Chopt Gives Day" from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 14, during which 100 percent of sales will be donated to Horizons at Westminster. The donation day will coincide with orders placed on the Chopt App or website, representatives said. Chopt also has locations in …
These Fairfield County Locations Rank Among CT's Top 25 Best Places To Live These Fairfield County Locations Rank Among CT's Top 25 Best Places To Live
These Fairfield County Locations Rank Among CT's Top 25 Best Places To Live Several Connecticut communities are among the “best places to live in America” in 2022, according to a newly released poll. Each year, Niche explores the best places to live in the US, evaluating factors that include crime, public school systems, job opportunities, and local amenities. Using data based on the US Census, FBI, US Bureau of Labor (BLS), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and other sources, Niche then ranked the top places to live across the country, led by Chesterbrook, a suburb of Philadelphia. In Connecticut, West Hartford in Hartford County was named as the…
1-4 Magnitude Earthquake Startles Some Fairfield County Residents 1-4 Magnitude Earthquake Startles Some Fairfield County Residents
1-4 Magnitude Earthquake Startles Some Fairfield County Residents If you felt a jolt, you weren't imagining things. The mild, shaking jolt in Connecticut that startled some in Fairfield County, was in fact a mild earthquake, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The USGS, the organization responsible for earthquake tracking around the country, said the 1.4-magnitude quake took place at 12:38 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 27 in Greenwich, two kilometers north-northwest of the neighborhood of Cos Cob. They reported the quake was felt in Cos Cob, Greenwich, Old Greenwich, and Riverside. Police received a couple of calls but weren't sure what caused the jolt.&nbs…
Founder Of Caldor Dies At Fairfield County Home Founder Of Caldor Dies At Fairfield County Home
Founder Of Caldor Dies At Fairfield County Home Fairfield County entrepreneur, philanthropist, and founder of the Caldor department store chain, Carl Bennett, has died at the age of 101. Bennett died at his home in Greenwich on Thursday, Dec. 23. The Caldor empire came to be while working with his late wife, Dorothy Bennett, who together turned an $8,000 military salary savings into a chain of discount department stores that spanned from the 1950s to the mid-1980s when he sold his 120 store business to Associated Dry Goods. Raised above his father's grocery store located in Greenwich, on Steamboat Road, Bennett Grocers, with his two sis…
Hudson Valley Resident Accused Of Assaulting Another Man At Fairfield County Shopping Center Hudson Valley Resident Accused Of Assaulting Another Man At Fairfield County Shopping Center
Hudson Valley Resident Accused Of Assaulting Another Man At Fairfield County Shopping Center A Hudson Valley man was arrested for assault after allegedly attacking another man at a Fairfield County shopping center. Rockland County resident Dane Kurt Fender, 31, of Garnerville, was arrested on Saturday, Dec. 19 by Greenwich Police at the Riverside Commons Shopping Center, Riverside, said Captain Mark E. Zuccerella. According to Zuccerella, Greenwich Police responded to the shopping center on a report of two men fighting. When they arrived on the scene, an investigation found that Fender had allegedly pushed his way past a pregnant woman in order to assault another man by tackl…
These Fairfield County Locations Among Nation's Top 50 Richest Places In New Rankings These Fairfield County Locations Among Nation's Top 50 Richest Places In New Rankings
These Fairfield County Locations Among Nation's Top 50 Richest Places In New Rankings Four locations in Fairfield County are among the nation's Top 50 richest places, according to brand-new rankings from Bloomberg. No. 10 Darien, average household income: $352,839 No. 16 Old Greenwich, $321,377 No. 22 Riverside, $309,401 No. 23 Westport, $309,144 Atherton, California, a San Francisco suburb located in San Mateo County, ranked No. 1 for the fourth year in a row with an annual household income of $525,324. To view the Bloomberg rankings, click here.
Four Fairfield County Locations Among Nation's Top 50 Richest Places In New Rankings Four Fairfield County Locations Among Nation's Top 50 Richest Places In New Rankings
Four Fairfield County Locations Among Nation's Top 50 Richest Places In New Rankings Four locations in Fairfield County are among the nation's Top 50 richest places, according to brand-new rankings from Bloomberg. No. 10. Darien, average household income: $352,839 No. 16. Old Greenwich, $321,377 No. 22. Riverside, $309,401 No. 23. Westport, $309,144 Atherton, California, a San Francisco suburb located in San Mateo County, ranked No. 1 for the fourth year in a row with an annual household income of $525,324. To view the Bloomberg rankings, click here.
Duo Nabbed With Hundreds Of Stolen Checks, Including From Westchester, Fairfield Counties Duo Nabbed With Hundreds Of Stolen Checks, Including From Westchester, Fairfield Counties
Duo Nabbed With Hundreds Of Stolen Checks, Including From Westchester, Fairfield Counties Two men were nabbed by Greenwich police with hundreds of stolen checks from more than 25 counties, including Westchester and Fairfield counties.  Mark A. Claudio, 23, and Dondre Waugh, 27, both of the Bronx, were arrested on Thursday, Oct. 24, by Greenwich Police after they received a call from a Riverside resident at 11 a.m., who reported that two men had just stolen items out of her mailbox, including checks, said Greenwich Police Capt. Robert Berry. Patrol officers responded to the area and located a vehicle matching the victim's description and conducted a traffic stop, Berry said.…
Motorist Driving Damaged Car Charged In Connection To Hit-Run Crash, Greenwich Police Say Motorist Driving Damaged Car Charged In Connection To Hit-Run Crash, Greenwich Police Say
Motorist Driving Damaged Car Charged In Connection To Hit-Run Crash, Greenwich Police Say A 25-year-old area man was busted for hitting two parked vehicles and them fleeing the scene. Nicolas Corzo-Araoz, of Riverside, was arrested on Wednesday, Sept. 25, after Greenwich Police officers were dispatched to Westcott Street on a report of a car that Corzo-Araoz was driving had left the scene of the crash, said Greenwich Police Lt. Robert Lombardo. Police were about to find Corzo-Araoz at his home where he was seen by officers driving the vehicle which had heavy front end damage, Lombardo said. After speaking with Corzo-Araoz, police said he appeared to have dilated pupils and dela…
Four Caught With Stolen Mail During Greenwich Traffic Stop, Police Say Four Caught With Stolen Mail During Greenwich Traffic Stop, Police Say
Four Caught With Stolen Mail During Greenwich Traffic Stop, Police Say Four men have been arrested after they were caught with stolen mail during a traffic stop in Greenwich, according to police. Greenwich Police say the stop was initiated after the vehicle was observed being driven without lights on in the Riverside section of town on Monday, July 29 around 2:50 a.m. Further investigation revealed that the vehicle was occupied by four men who were in possession of other people’s mail, police say. The men, identified as Mohamed M. Bah, 21, of the Bronx; Mohamed D. Bah, 20, of Stamford; Amadou Diallo, 19, of Stamford and Hassane Togo, 20, of the Bronx, were al…
Fast & Furious: Fairfield County Drivers Among Six Busted For Drag Racing Fast & Furious: Fairfield County Drivers Among Six Busted For Drag Racing
Fast & Furious: Fairfield County Drivers Among Six Busted For Drag Racing A group of six people lost their rides after they were a little too fast and a little too furious on a busy Westchester roadway. Officers from the Harrison Police Department broke up an illegal drag racing ring along Westchester Avenue early on Friday, April 5, arresting six drivers and seizing their cars. Harrison Police Chief Joseph Yasinski said that at approximately 1 a.m. on April 5, an officer on patrol spotted between 60 and 80 vehicles and dozens of spectators who were gathered in the vicinity of Westchester Avenue near the Butcher Bridge. While investigating the scene, the officer…
These Fairfield County Locales Rank High On Richest Places National Index These Fairfield County Locales Rank High On Richest Places National Index
These Fairfield County Locales Rank High On Richest Places National Index A Westchester village whose residents saw a $30,000 increase in average household income last year jumped to the No. 2 spot on the newly released annual Bloomberg Richest Places national index. Scarsdale, with an average household income of $417,335, moved up to the second spot after being ranked third nationally last year. Ranked No. 1 is Silicon Valley, California suburb Atherton, earning the top spot for the third straight year, with its residents making an average of $450,696 annually. The Top 100 places came from the same 16 states as last year, including 13 locations in New …
New Rankings: These Fairfield County Zip Codes Among Nation's Most Expensive New Rankings: These Fairfield County Zip Codes Among Nation's Most Expensive
New Rankings: These Fairfield County Zip Codes Among Nation's Most Expensive A new report reveals multiple Fairfield County zip codes among the most expensive in the country.  The most expensive zip code in the country, Atherton, California (94027), has remained at the top spot due to what Property Shark calls a “considerable spike in its median sale price.” Here’s how some local zips measure up: Ranking 49 on the list is Riverside (06878), with a 2018 median sale price of $1,855,000. In the 65th spot is Old Greenwich (06870), with a 2018 median sale price of $1,665,000. Greenwich (06830) is the next Fairfield County zip on the list at spot number 74, with a …
31-Year-Old Surrenders To Greenwich Police In Connection With Heroin Overdose 31-Year-Old Surrenders To Greenwich Police In Connection With Heroin Overdose
31-Year-Old Surrenders To Greenwich Police In Connection With Heroin Overdose A 31-year-old man was arrested for allegedly selling drugs to a person who later overdosed on heroin. Parker Ross of Riverside turned himself in to Greenwich Police after being notified of an active warrant for his arrest in connection with the event that took place on Saturday, Oct. 20, said Greenwich Police. Greenwich police and EMS personnel responded to a home in Riverside on the report of a possible heroin overdose. The patient was transported to Greenwich Hospital for treatment, police said. A follow-up investigation found that Ross provided crack and heroin to the victim and helped …
Nation's Most Expensive Homes At Risk To Coastal Flooding Are In CT, New Study Says Nation's Most Expensive Homes At Risk To Coastal Flooding Are In CT, New Study Says
Nation's Most Expensive Homes At Risk To Coastal Flooding Are In CT, New Study Says According to a recent study, Connecticut contains three of the top five cities in the nation with the most expensive homes at risk of coastal flooding. The information was produced by Gavop using statistics from the United States Census Bureau to gauge where homes are located that are prone to damage from rising sea levels. The analysis first looked at which areas are most vulnerable to the effects of rising sea levels and then calculated the price of homes in these areas as well as the price of home insurance premiums.  Out of all the beach-front locations in the country, Riverside, a nei…
Motorist Charged With DWI After Car Slams Into Tree In Greenwich Motorist Charged With DWI After Car Slams Into Tree In Greenwich
Motorist Charged With DWI After Car Slams Into Tree In Greenwich A Riverside man was busted for drunk driving after slamming his car into a tree, according to Greenwich Police. Richard Wright, 51, was arrested around 10:38 p.m. Thursday after police received a 911 and a hang-up in the area of Pilot Rock Lane. While on the way, officers noticed indications of an accident on Indian Head Road, a police report said. When officers found Wright he was slurring his speech and unsteady on his feet. He also failed a field sobriety test, the report said.  Wright was charged with driving while intoxicated and evading responsibility involving property damaged and c…
Greenwich Store Reaches Settlement In Americans With Disabilities Act Case Greenwich Store Reaches Settlement In Americans With Disabilities Act Case
Greenwich Store Reaches Settlement In Americans With Disabilities Act Case A Greenwich UPS store has reached a settlement agreement following a complaint from someone who was ordered to remove her service animal from the store. John Durham, the United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut announced this week that The UPS Store 1217 in the Riverside section of Greenwich has reached a $1,000 settlement to resolve allegations that the store was not operating in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990. Durham stated that the settlement agreement resolves an ADA complaint filed by a person with disabilities alleging that the Riversid…
This Fairfield County Locale Ranks Highest For Best Place To Raise Family This Fairfield County Locale Ranks Highest For Best Place To Raise Family
This Fairfield County Locale Ranks Highest For Best Place To Raise Family It’s no secret that raising a family in Connecticut has enormous benefits, but where is best? Old Greenwich took top honors as the best in the state earning A+ grades across the board, according to a report released by Niche this week, which ranked the best places to raise a family in New York based on the quality of public schools, safety, affordability and access to family amenities based on collected data. Several Fairfield County locales made the cut, right behind Old Greenwich, with Weston (third) and Ridgefield (fourth), making the top five. New Canaan (sixth), Westport (seventh), Ri…
Police: Motorist Blocking Entrance To Riverside McDonald's Under Influence Police: Motorist Blocking Entrance To Riverside McDonald's Under Influence
Police: Motorist Blocking Entrance To Riverside McDonald's Under Influence An allegedly drunk driver is facing charges after being busted passed out in his vehicle blocking the entrance of a Riverside McDonald’s. Members of the Greenwich Police Department were dispatched to McDonald’s on East Putnam Avenue shortly after 6:30 a.m. on Sunday morning, where there was a report of a man asleep behind the wheel, blocking the driveway into the eatery. Upon arrival at the scene, officers found Stamford resident Antonio Alberto Jara-Trujillo sleeping, and when he was woken up, police said he was unsteady on his feet and alcohol was emanating from his breath. He proceeded t…
18 Candidates Expected At Bi-Partisan Gubernatorial Forum In Westport 18 Candidates Expected At Bi-Partisan Gubernatorial Forum In Westport
18 Candidates Expected At Bi-Partisan Gubernatorial Forum In Westport Eighteen candidates from across the state striving to be Connecticut’s next governor will meet in Westport on Saturday, April 21 for a Gubernatorial Forum presented by the League of Women Voters.  The event, to be held at Westport Town Hall from 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m., will be one of the many attractions of the popular Maker Faire throughout the day.  The Maker Faire, part science fair, part county fair, is an all-ages gathering of tech enthusiasts, crafters, educators, tinkerers, hobbyists, engineers, science clubs, authors, artists, students and commercial exhibitors. This 7th annual event …
These Zip Codes In Fairfield County Make Bloomberg Richest List These Zip Codes In Fairfield County Make Bloomberg Richest List
These Zip Codes In Fairfield County Make Bloomberg Richest List Westchester and Fairfield counties are well-represent in new rankings of the 20 richest zip codes in the United States, released by Bloomberg. Harrison (zip code 10577) ranks No. 5 with an adjusted gross income of $976,200. Riverside (06878), a neighborhood in Greenwich, ranks 17th at $661,500. Greenwich (06831) ranks 20th at $626,200. Click here to see the complete rankings.
These Fairfield County Zip Codes Have Highest Earners In America These Fairfield County Zip Codes Have Highest Earners In America
These Fairfield County Zip Codes Have Highest Earners In America As it turns out, being able to afford the cost of an expensive home does not necessarily mean living in an area where the priciest homes are located.  According to a new report by Property Shark, some of the highest paid homeowners in the U.S. live in Fairfield County. These are the Fairfield County zip codes with the top-earning homeowners in the nation. (First number is median owner household income, second number is median sale price): 93. Greenwich (06830): $189,107; $1.45 million 74. Wilton (06897): $198,259; $701,250 58. Norwalk (06853): $204,028; $1.18 million 53. Old Greenwich (06…
Greenwich CVS Shoplifter Gets Away With $1,000 In Cosmetics Greenwich CVS Shoplifter Gets Away With $1,000 In Cosmetics
Greenwich CVS Shoplifter Gets Away With $1,000 In Cosmetics Greenwich police are on the lookout for a woman who stole more than $1,000 in cosmetics from the CVS in Riverside, according to Greenwich Police. The incident took place around 2 p.m. Saturday when officers were called to the CVS for a report of a shoplifter, said Lt. John Slusarz. Store employees told police the woman stole about $1,000 worth of cosmetics before leaving the store, Slusarz said. The shoplifter is described as a white woman, in her 40s or 50s, with a ponytail and glasses, wearing blue jeans and a black sweatshirt.