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Lights, Camera, Action: Those Near Westchester Wanted For New Streaming Series 'Minivan' Lights, Camera, Action: Those Near Westchester Wanted For New Streaming Series 'Minivan'
Lights, Camera, Action: Those Near Westchester Wanted For New Streaming Series 'Minivan' Ever wanted to see yourself strolling across the big screen? A new streaming series is giving Westchester residents a shot at their background-actor moment.  Grant Wilfley Casting, Inc. is looking for Westchester County locals to work as paid extras on an upcoming series titled “MINIVAN,” with roles ranging from college students to pedestrians and other everyday characters. The work is paid, with non-union actors earning $187 for up to 10 hours. According to the casting notice, the background roles are not covered by a SAG-AFTRA collective bargaining agreement, though both union a…

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New Year's Crash Nearly Killed Him — Now CT Community Is Repaying Man With 'Heart Of Gold' New Year's Crash Nearly Killed Him — Now CT Community Is Repaying Man With 'Heart Of Gold'
New Year's Crash Nearly Killed Him — Now CT Community Is Repaying Man With 'Heart Of Gold' A Connecticut family is facing every parent’s worst fear after a serious New Year’s Day crash left their son fighting for his life. But they're not alone, as their community is stepping up to help with his recovery.  Logan Resnick, 21, of Prospect, suffered catastrophic injuries in an off-road vehicle crash on Bank Street in Waterbury. His wounds were so severe that he had to be resuscitated at the scene. Paramedics rushed him to Saint Mary’s Hospital, where doctors later airlifted him to Hartford Hospital. He has remained in the Neuro ICU since the crash. Logan suffered multiple …

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US Department Of Justice Sues CT Over Access To Voters' Data US Department Of Justice Sues CT Over Access To Voters' Data
US Department Of Justice Sues CT Over Access To Voters' Data The US Department of Justice announced Tuesday, Jan. 6, it is taking Connecticut to court over access to voter registration records. Federal officials said the lawsuit was filed Tuesday, Jan. 6, alleging Connecticut failed to provide complete voter registration lists when requested. The department also said it plans to sue Arizona over similar issues, adding to the number of states the Trump administration has targeted over access to voter roll data. “This Department of Justice has now sued 23 states for failing to provide voter roll data and will continue filing lawsuits to protect America…

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Connecticut Hospitals Welcome First Babies Of 2026 On New Year’s Day Connecticut Hospitals Welcome First Babies Of 2026 On New Year’s Day
Connecticut Hospitals Welcome First Babies Of 2026 On New Year’s Day Connecticut families rang in the new year in delivery rooms across the state as hospitals welcomed their first babies of 2026 on Thursday, Jan. 1. At Manchester Memorial Hospital, Mindy and Louis Medina II became some of the first parents in Connecticut to mark the new year when their son, Louis Medina III, was born at 12:36 a.m., hospital officials said. The newborn weighed 7 pounds, 6 ounces, and measured 20.5 inches. He was the first baby delivered at Manchester Memorial Hospital after the facility officially joined the Hartford HealthCare system at midnight. Bridgeport Hospital welcomed…

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Coffee And Conversation With Fairfield First Selectman Set Jan. 10 Coffee And Conversation With Fairfield First Selectman Set Jan. 10
Coffee And Conversation With Fairfield First Selectman Set Jan. 10 First Selectman Christine Vitale will host a Saturday morning coffee and conversation on Jan. 10. Residents are invited to stop by on Saturday from 10 to 11 a.m., with the gathering set for the Fairfield Museum and History Center to talk through neighborhood and town matters and to ask questions, the Town of Fairfield announced on Facebook. The event is billed as Vitale’s fourth casual get-together, with the town welcoming anyone who wants to attend. The series is intended to stay informal, the town stated on Facebook, and conversations can range from issues tied to a specific neighborhood…

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Assumption Catholic's David, Gioia Celebrate School Acceptances Assumption Catholic's David, Gioia Celebrate School Acceptances
Assumption Catholic's David, Gioia Celebrate School Acceptances Assumption Catholic School announced on Facebook that David and Gioia received school acceptances that also included a merit scholarship. David has been accepted into Notre Dame Prep of Sacred Heart University for the 26-27 school year. Gioia has been accepted to Lauralton Hall and has received a Mercy Merit Scholarship. The school congratulated them on its Facebook page.

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Stratfield 2nd Graders Tour Police, EMT, Fire Rigs Stratfield 2nd Graders Tour Police, EMT, Fire Rigs
Stratfield 2nd Graders Tour Police, EMT, Fire Rigs Stratfield Grade 2 students got an up-close look at an ambulance, a police car, and a fire engine during Community Helper Day, Fairfield Public Schools announced on its Facebook page. Police, EMT, and fire representatives joined the students to talk about how they serve the community and to take questions from the class. Students asked about a range of topics, including fire safety and police work, before getting a closer look inside the emergency vehicles, the district said.

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Final Week: Fairfield Police Toy Drive Seeks New, Unwrapped Gifts For Local Families Final Week: Fairfield Police Toy Drive Seeks New, Unwrapped Gifts For Local Families
Final Week: Fairfield Police Toy Drive Seeks New, Unwrapped Gifts For Local Families Fairfield Police are closing out their holiday toy drive with a final push for new, unwrapped gifts to help families in the community who need a hand this season, according to a Facebook post from the Fairfield Police Department. The drive runs from Nov. 28 through Dec. 19, 2025, and is now in its final week. The department notes that there is still time for anyone who has not yet donated to take part, and stresses that every contribution helps brighten the holidays for a local household. Officials are asking for only new and unwrapped items. The effort focuses on bringing a little extra jo…

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This Fairfield Home Belonged To A Broadway Legend. Now The Internet Is Obsessed With It This Fairfield Home Belonged To A Broadway Legend. Now The Internet Is Obsessed With It
This Fairfield Home Belonged To A Broadway Legend. Now The Internet Is Obsessed With It A historic Fairfield home linked to Broadway royalty is now catching national attention. A popular Zillow blog and social media brand has highlighted the former Connecticut home of famed composer Richard Rodgers of Rodgers and Hammerstein fame. The feature is putting a spotlight on a quiet corner of Fairfield with deep cultural roots. Zillow Gone Wild shared the $15 million Congress Street home with its massive online audience. The brand is known for showcasing unusual and eye-catching homes listed on Zillow. Its reach is huge, with millions of followers across social platforms and a TV sho…

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Mass Gov. Healy Demands ICE End Deportation Flights From Airfield: 'This Practice Must Stop' Mass Gov. Healy Demands ICE End Deportation Flights From Airfield: 'This Practice Must Stop'
Mass Gov. Healy Demands ICE End Deportation Flights From Airfield: 'This Practice Must Stop' Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey has written a letter to federal officials demanding they stop using Hanscom Field for private deportation flights.  In a Monday, Dec. 15, letter sent to U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons, Healey accused the agency of blocking basic legal rights. The governor says U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents are using private aircraft in Bedford, about 20 miles outside of Boston, to quickly remove detained residents from Massachusetts, often without due process. Many of those resident…

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by Josh Lanier
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Stratford School Principal Resigns Suddenly, Social Media Wiped Clean Stratford School Principal Resigns Suddenly, Social Media Wiped Clean
Stratford School Principal Resigns Suddenly, Social Media Wiped Clean A Connecticut elementary school principal abruptly resigned this week. Principal Daniel Hicks of Second Hill Lane Elementary School in Stratford issued a statement Monday, Dec. 8, informing staff he was stepping down “effective immediately.” He did not provide a reason for the sudden departure. A call to the school system was met with a response that officials do not comment on personnel matters. Reporters contacted Stratford police, who said there were no pending charges. An email to Hicks from Daily Voice on Tuesday was not returned, and a call to his number went to voicemail. In his l…

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UConn's New Head Football Coach Unveiled, Calls Job 'A Tremendous Opportunity' UConn's New Head Football Coach Unveiled, Calls Job 'A Tremendous Opportunity'
UConn's New Head Football Coach Unveiled, Calls Job 'A Tremendous Opportunity' Jason Candle's two children are already fans of one of Connecticut's biggest celebrities: Jonathan the Husky. "Man, oh man, if Dad was only as cool as the husky mascot, we'd be doing some good things," Candle joked. "We're excited to ingrain ourselves in the community." Candle, his wife, and their kids were welcomed by more than 100 UConn fans in the luxury suites at Rentschler Field in East Hartford. The university officially unveiled its newest head football coach at a news conference on Monday, Dec. 8. The Huskies hired Candle from the University of Toledo, where he has the most wins in…

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