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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'
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…
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'
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 …
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
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…
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 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…
See “Precisely.” Exhibition Before It Closes Jan. 6 See “Precisely.” Exhibition Before It Closes Jan. 6 See “Precisely.” Exhibition Before It Closes Jan. 6
See “Precisely.” Exhibition Before It Closes Jan. 6 Flinn Gallery will wrap its “Precisely.” exhibition on Tuesday, Jan. 6, at 5 p.m., the gallery announced on Facebook. The show centers on abstract painting built with strict discipline and careful control, leaning on high-level craftsmanship to achieve significant accuracy, the gallery said in a Facebook post. On view are works by Sarah Walker and Nate Ethier, along with Anoka Faruqee and David Driscoll, who are exhibiting together. The exhibition is co-curated by Chris Joy and Francene Langford.
Greenwich Police Welcome Two New Officers After Academy Graduation Greenwich Police Welcome Two New Officers After Academy Graduation Greenwich Police Welcome Two New Officers After Academy Graduation
Greenwich Police Welcome Two New Officers After Academy Graduation Greenwich Police is congratulating Officers Ego and DiMaggio-Carolino after the pair graduated from the 387th Session of the Connecticut Police Academy. The Greenwich Police Department announced on Facebook that both officers completed the academy and are now headed back to headquarters to start the department’s Field Training Program. Officer Ego also received the TFC Allan J. Truskowski Award, an honor given to the recruit who posts the top overall results across police training, firearms, patrol driving, and physical fitness, according to the department’s Facebook post. The award is…
Greenwich Fire Dept. Adds 10 New Thermal Imaging Cameras Greenwich Fire Dept. Adds 10 New Thermal Imaging Cameras Greenwich Fire Dept. Adds 10 New Thermal Imaging Cameras
Greenwich Fire Dept. Adds 10 New Thermal Imaging Cameras On Dec. 22, the Greenwich Fire Department received 10 new Bullard XT Pro thermal imaging cameras. According to the Greenwich Fire Department's Facebook post, the buy is tied to a three-year capital budget plan aimed at swapping out the department’s existing supply of cameras. Firefighters trained in October, then reviewed several camera choices before selecting the Bullard XT Pro as the best fit for operational needs, the department stated on Facebook. The department also thanked those who helped move the project forward, including First Selectman Fred Camillo, the BET, and the RTM, noting…
Winter Wonderland Fills Greenwich Library With Holiday Fun Winter Wonderland Fills Greenwich Library With Holiday Fun Winter Wonderland Fills Greenwich Library With Holiday Fun
Winter Wonderland Fills Greenwich Library With Holiday Fun Greenwich Library hosted its Winter Wonderland day of events, offering festive activities, live music, and seasonal storytelling for all ages. In a message shared on Greenwich Library’s Facebook page, the library thanked everyone who attended and said the building stayed bustling as visitors took part in a wide mix of holiday-themed programs. The lineup included Cozy Tales & Snowflake Trails Storytime, along with a Winter Bling Bracelet activity. Children’s crafts centered on snowflake suncatchers and snowmen projects, while the Innovation Lab hosted a math-art pop-up focused on making …
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
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…
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'
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…
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
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…
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'
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…