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West Hartford Among Best Places To Live In US, According To New Rankings West Hartford Among Best Places To Live In US, According To New Rankings
West Hartford 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…
Concerned Citizen Scares Away Men In Van Who Approached Girl In CT, Police Say Concerned Citizen Scares Away Men In Van Who Approached Girl In CT, Police Say
Concerned Citizen Scares Away Men In Van Who Approached Girl In CT, Police Say Police in Fairfield County are searching for two men in a white van who allegedly attempted to get a 12-year-old girl to get into their van. The incident took place in Old Greenwich on Monday, Aug. 22, around 3 p.m. in the area of Sound Beach Avenue and Center Drive. Officers were sent on the report of a suspicious incident involving a white van.  It was reported that a 12-year-old girl was walking in the area of Sound Beach Avenue and Center Drive when a white van with two men stopped alongside her and asked her to get into the van, said Capt. Mark Zuccerella, of the Greenwich Police…
Winning $1M CT Lottery 'Lotto!' Ticket Sold At Area Smoke Shop Winning $1M CT Lottery 'Lotto!' Ticket Sold At Area Smoke Shop
Winning $1M CT Lottery 'Lotto!' Ticket Sold At Area Smoke Shop For the second time in less than a week, a CT Lottery player in Connecticut cashed in a winning ticket worth seven figures. On Thursday, May 26, a Norwalk resident - who chose not to publicly disclose a name to lottery officials - cashed in a winning $1,004,172 “Lotto!” ticket that was sold at the A-Z Variety and Cigar store on Main Street in Norwalk. Earlier story - Winning $2M CT Lottery Powerball Ticket Sold At Oakville 7-Eleven The Fairfield County resident’s big windfall came just days after a Litchfield County resident won $2 million playing Powerball on a ticket purchased at 7-Eleve…
These Locations Rank Among CT's Top 25 Best Places To Live These Locations Rank Among CT's Top 25 Best Places To Live
These 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…
CT Man Killed In Head-On Crash CT Man Killed In Head-On Crash
CT Man Killed In Head-On Crash An investigation is underway after a motorcyclist was killed in a wrong-way crash in Northern Westchester.  The crash happened in North Salem at about 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 12, according to New York State Police. A 2014 Harley Davidson motorcycle was eastbound on Titicus Road near Oakridge Road when, for unknown reasons, the motorcycle entered the westbound lane and struck a 2007 BMW SUV head-on, according to state police. Edward Carroll III, age 70, of Old Greenwich, Connecticut, was identified as the motorcyclist who was pronounced dead at the scene, state police said.&nb…
1-4 Magnitude Earthquake Startles Some Connecticut Residents 1-4 Magnitude Earthquake Startles Some Connecticut Residents
1-4 Magnitude Earthquake Startles Some Connecticut 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…
New Haven County Liquor Store Sells Winning $825,000 Lotto Ticket New Haven County Liquor Store Sells Winning $825,000 Lotto Ticket
New Haven County Liquor Store Sells Winning $825,000 Lotto Ticket A Connecticut customer cashed in a CT Lottery ticket worth nearly a million dollars that was sold at an area liquor store.  On Monday, July 26, a Waterbury resident cashed in a "Millionaire" ticket worth $825,000 that was sold at International Wine & Liquor in Middlebury earlier this month. CT Lottery did not disclose the winner's name. According to CT Lottery, “when a winning scratch ticket is validated through a Lottery Retailer's terminal, the remaining number of unclaimed prizes for that prize level is automatically updated reflecting one less prize. Until the individual or gr…
Nationally Known CT Restaurant Owner Sentenced For Not Paying Taxes Nationally Known CT Restaurant Owner Sentenced For Not Paying Taxes
Nationally Known CT Restaurant Owner Sentenced For Not Paying Taxes A nationally known celebrity chef known as “Lord of the Pies” who owns restaurants in Westchester and Fairfield counties will spend time behind bars after admitting to not paying taxes. Bruno DiFabio, age 51, of Ridgefield, was sentenced on Thursday, May 6 to 30 days in prison, followed by three years of supervised release after pleading guilty to a federal tax offense in 2018. Specifically, DiFabio pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to file false income tax returns and payroll tax returns.  Currently, DiFabio has ownership interests in several pizza restaurants in Connecticut …
These CT Communities Among Best Places To Live, Brand-New Rankings Reveal These CT Communities Among Best Places To Live, Brand-New Rankings Reveal
These CT Communities Among Best Places To Live, Brand-New Rankings Reveal Connecticut is well-represented in Niche’s brand-new 2021 Best Places to Live list. Crime, quality of schools, things to do, and cost of living were among the factors used in determining the rankings. Other factors are listed here. The No. 1-rated municipality to live in Connecticut according to the survey is West Hartford, which is cited as an upscale town right in the middle of the state. You can view the entry here. Westport, at No. 5 statewide, is the No. 1-ranked place to live in Fairfield County. View the entry here. Westport was followed closely by Southport (No. 6), Old Greenw…
These CT Communities Among Best Places To Live, Brand-New Rankings Reveal These CT Communities Among Best Places To Live, Brand-New Rankings Reveal
These CT Communities Among Best Places To Live, Brand-New Rankings Reveal Connecticut is well-represented in Niche’s brand-new 2021 Best Places to Live list. Crime, quality of schools, things to do, and cost of living were among the factors used in determining the rankings. Other factors are listed here. The No. 1-rated municipality to live in Connecticut according to the survey is West Hartford, which is cited as an upscale town right in the middle of the state. You can view the entry here. Westport, at No. 5 statewide, is the No. 1-ranked place to live in Fairfield County. View the entry here. Westport was followed closely by Southport (No. 6), Old Greenw…
Metro-North Service Suspended As Snow Becomes Heavier During Nor'easter Metro-North Service Suspended As Snow Becomes Heavier During Nor'easter
Metro-North Service Suspended As Snow Becomes Heavier During Nor'easter Metro-North trains will be temporarily suspending service as the rate of snowfall during the Nor'easter has become heavier, creating potential travel hazards. MTA officials announced that with major snow accumulation and high winds creating increasingly hazardous travel conditions, Metro-North will shut down service with the last trains departing Grand Central Terminal at approximately 3 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 1. The last scheduled arrivals into Grand Central will be at approximately 4 p.m. According to the MTA, the last departures on Monday will be:  Hudson Line
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Accountant For Restaurant Owner In CT, NY Admits To Federal Tax Charge Accountant For Restaurant Owner In CT, NY Admits To Federal Tax Charge
Accountant For Restaurant Owner In CT, NY Admits To Federal Tax Charge A Long Island accountant who worked for a pizzeria owner with locations in Fairfield and Westchester counties is facing prison time after he admitted to tax offenses. Suffolk County resident James Guerra, age 58, of Dix Hills, pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court to one count of willful failure to collect and pay over withholding taxes following his arrest for turning a blind eye to his boss failing to pay taxes. U.S. Attorney for the District of Connecticut John Durham said that Guerra worked as an accountant for Bruno DeFabio, who owned these restaurants in Westchester and Fairfield coun…
COVID-19: Popular CT Deli Closes One Of Its Three Locations COVID-19: Popular CT Deli Closes One Of Its Three Locations
Covid-19: Popular CT Deli Closes One Of Its Three Locations A longtime Fairfield County deli known for its great sandwiches and catering, and a favorite spot for area workers, has closed its doors. Corbo's Corner Deli, located at 1380 East Putnam Ave., in Old Greenwich closed its doors for good on Thursday, Dec. 24, 14 years after it opened to serve locals simple, popular food. "After 14 years we are sad to say goodbye to our Old Greenwich location," the owners said on Facebook.  The owner, John Bosco, plans to keep his two other locations, one on the west end of Greenwich on West Putnam Avenue, and the other on Washington Boulevard in Stamfor…