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Iconic Frank Pepe's Pizzeria Announces 'Fresh, Vibrant' Spring Special: Here's What's On It
Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana, the legendary Connecticut-based pizza institution with a Westchester locale, is marking its 100th anniversary with a fresh new menu item.
Pepe’s, known coast-to-coast as “Pepe’s Pizza,” launched its spring special, "The Caprese," on Tuesday, March 25, as part of its year-long centennial celebration.
According to the chain, The Caprese is topped with a creamy nut-free pesto sauce, fresh and whole milk mozzarella, roasted marinated cherry tomatoes, garlic, Pecorino Romano, and a rich imported olive oil blend. It’s available now through June 1 a…
Intoxicated Wrong-Way Driver On I-395 Nearly Causes Head-On Crash, Flees From Police: Cops
A Connecticut woman is facing serious charges after allegedly driving while intoxicated and speeding the wrong way on Interstate 395, nearly hitting oncoming cars head-on, according to police said. Troopers had to crash into her SUV to bring the dangerous pursuit to an end, authorities said.
Cailin Sorder, 34, of Griswold, is charged with operating under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs, driving the wrong way on a limited-access highway, engaging police in a pursuit, interfering with an officer, and first-degree reckless endangerment, police said.
Troopers began receiving multiple 911 …
Funeral Services Set For NY Officer Killed In Off-Duty Crash (Update)
Funeral arrangements have been announced for Officer Jose A. Santiago Sr., who was killed in a wrong-way crash on Route 17 in New York, police said.
Orange County resident Officer Santiago of Washingtonville, 65, died at the scene of the crash on Saturday, March 22, after his vehicle was struck head-on by a van that crossed into the wrong lane near Exit 113 in the Sullivan County town of Mamakating, according to New York State Police and Washingtonville Police Chief Brian Zaccaro.
His wife, Blanca Santiago, 64, was injured in the crash and remains hospitalized in stable condition at G…
Teresa Giudice, Luis Ruelas Hit With $3M In Tax Liens, People Reports
Looks like the IRS might be flipping a table of its own.
"Real Housewives of New Jersey" OG Teresa Giudice and her husband Luis Ruelas are facing a massive tax mess—to the tune of $3 million, according to a new PEOPLE report citing court records.
Giudice, 51, reportedly owes $303,889.20. Her husband of two years? He's in deeper, with a jaw-dropping $2.6 million in unpaid taxes, PEOPLE reports. A lien for more than $163,500 was issued against Ruelas this past December, the outlet says, citing the New Jersey Courts website.
This isn’t Teresa’s first round with Uncle Sam. She served 11 months…
CT Home Destroyed In 3-Alarm Fire; Crews Forced To Pull Down Roof, Walls, Chimney
A fast-moving fire in Norwalk destroyed a home on Monday, March 24, but, thankfully, no one was injured.
Firefighters were called to 2 Morton St. around 10:50 a.m. to a blaze at the two-and-a-half-story home. The house had items stacked to the ceiling making for an "unusually heavy fire load," crews said.
Firefighters had to bring in an excavator to dismantle portions of the upper roof, walls, and chimneys because they were likely to collapse, Norwalk crews said.
Norwalk Fire Department
The Red Cross is working with the sole occupant of the home on temporary housing. Th…
Tortured To Death: Child, 10, With CT Ties Beaten, Burned By Mom, Boyfriend, Florida Cops Say
A 10-year-old boy who previously lived in Connecticut has died in a Florida hospital after weeks of intensive care. Police there say his tiny body was covered in bruises and burns inflicted by his mother and her boyfriend.
Kimberley Williams and Andre Walker, of Tavares, Florida, face multiple felonies in the "gruesome" death of Xavier Williams, Tavares police said.
Kimberley Williams and Andre Walker dropped Xavier off at Advent Health Waterman Hospital on Feb. 22. The boy showed signs of abuse and was covered "head to toe" in bruises in differing stages of healing, Tavare…
