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Cop Accused Of Stealing Thousands From CT Police Benevolent Association Cop Accused Of Stealing Thousands From CT Police Benevolent Association
Cop Accused Of Stealing Thousands From CT Police Benevolent Association A Connecticut police officer and former president of a police benevolent association has been arrested after he allegedly stole thousands of dollars of funds over three years. New London County resident Ryan O'Connell, age 42, of the city of Norwich, was arrested on Monday, Feb. 12 on an arrest warrant, the Connecticut State Police announced. O’Connell, who is a Norwich Police Department officer, served as the president of the city’s Police Benevolent Association from 2015 until 2022. As the president of the PBA, O’Connell had access to the association’s debit card, which he allegedly us…

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by Sophie Grieser
News
Fairfield County Man To Appear On New Amazon Reality Show 'Cosmic Love' Fairfield County Man To Appear On New Amazon Reality Show 'Cosmic Love'
Fairfield County Man To Appear On New Amazon Reality Show 'Cosmic Love' A Fairfield County man will be featured on a new reality television series that seeks to help contestants find their perfect match based on their star signs.  All 10 episodes of the Amazon Prime Series "Cosmic Love" are set to be released on Friday, Aug. 12.  Chris Ragusa, a 27-year-old from Greenwich, was one of the 20 singles who were cast on the show. The show is described as a social experiment, where four individuals, who each represent one of the four elements in astrology, try to find their perfect spouse through astrological matchmaking with the other castmates.  Ra…

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by Nicole Valinote
Business
Amazon Prime Members Will Get Free Food Deliveries Through Grubhub Deal Amazon Prime Members Will Get Free Food Deliveries Through Grubhub Deal
Amazon Prime Members Will Get Free Food Deliveries Through Grubhub Deal Amazon Prime members in the United States can now sign up for a free, one-year membership for Grubhub+, accessing benefits such as unlimited deliveries with no delivery fees.  Just Eat Takeaway.com, the company that owns Grubhub, announced its new commercial agreement with Amazon on Wednesday, July 6. The company said beginning Wednesday, Amazon Prime members can access the $0 delivery fees for hundreds of thousands of restaurants through Grubhub+, along with other member-only perks and rewards. "I am incredibly excited to announce this collaboration with Amazon that will help Grubhub…

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by Nicole Valinote
Business
Whole Foods To Add Delivery Fee For Online Orders By Amazon Prime Members Whole Foods To Add Delivery Fee For Online Orders By Amazon Prime Members
Whole Foods To Add Delivery Fee For Online Orders By Amazon Prime Members Amazon Prime shoppers will soon have to pay a service fee when they order a groceries delivery from Whole Foods Market. Amazon, the parent company of the grocery store chain, will begin charging a $9.95 fee for delivery orders beginning Monday, Oct. 25. The company has already been piloting the fee for two-hour deliveries in a number of markets, such as the greater Boston and Chicago areas. Amazon said the new service fee will cover operating costs. One-hour grocery pickup will continue to be free for Prime members whose orders are more than $35, the company added.

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by Nicole Valinote
Schools
Local University To Be Featured On Amazon Prime Series Local University To Be Featured On Amazon Prime Series
Local University To Be Featured On Amazon Prime Series A local university has hit the jackpot by being featured on an upcoming episode of the Amazon Prime TV series, "The College Tour." During the show, students and alumni at Sacred Heart University in Fairfield will discuss SHU’s innovative programs, hands-on learning, faculty, and other aspects of life on campus. The university's 30-minute episode takes viewers on a journey through the university, providing an inside look without having to step on campus.  Host Alex Boylan, a winner of The Amazing Race reality show, introduces students and provides facts and figures about SHU while vide…

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by Kathy Reakes
Business
COVID-19: Amazon Enters Online Prescription Drug Market COVID-19: Amazon Enters Online Prescription Drug Market
Covid-19: Amazon Enters Online Prescription Drug Market The world’s largest online retailer is getting a little larger. After much speculation, Amazon announced it is dipping its toe in the retail pharmacy market, allowing more consumers to purchase their prescriptions online and have them shipped directly to their homes during the COVID-19 pandemic. Amazon Pharmacy will work through desktop computers or through the Amazon app on mobile devices, with current or new drug prescriptions sent directly to the retailer to be shipped to customers. “We designed Amazon Pharmacy to put customers first – bringing Amazon’s customer obsession to …

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by Zak Failla
News
Alert Issued For Phony Amazon Callers, Emails Seeking Info Alert Issued For Phony Amazon Callers, Emails Seeking Info
Alert Issued For Phony Amazon Callers, Emails Seeking Info Con artists are calling and emailing Amazon users and attempting to obtain their log in information and credit card number by posing as Amazon employees.  According to the Better Business Bureau, victims are met with a recorded message claiming to be from Amazon, notifying them of problems with their Amazon account ranging from supposed fraudulent charges on Amazon Prime cards to damaged packages to unfulfilled orders that the victim never placed.  The callers are reportedly using phone numbers of reputable organizations--like the Better Business Bureau--to lend them credibility. …

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by Christina Coulter
Business
Amazon Prime Day Set For Two Dates This Fall Amazon Prime Day Set For Two Dates This Fall
Amazon Prime Day Set For Two Dates This Fall Amazon Prime has designated two days in October as "Prime Day," rolling out savings in all of its purchase categories and offering $10 in credit to those who buy merchandise from select small businesses selling on Amazon.  Prime Day, which will span through two days from midnight on Tuesday, Oct. 13 until Wednesday, Oct. 14, will also include deals for name brands like  Panasonic, Roborock, Keurig, Under Armour, Coleman, Simple Joys by Carter's, Adidas, Lacoste, Marvel and Ticwatch. “In the midst of an unprecedented year, we’re committed to making this the most successful Prime Da…

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by Christina Coulter
Business
Walmart Launches 'Plus' In Challenge To Amazon Prime's Dominance Walmart Launches 'Plus' In Challenge To Amazon Prime's Dominance
Walmart Launches 'Plus' In Challenge To Amazon Prime's Dominance In a challenge to online shopping behemoth Amazon, Walmart is launching its own online retail delivery service. On Tuesday, Sept. 1, Walmart unveiled Walmart Plus (Walmart+), a membership program that grants subscribers unlimited free delivery, fuel discounts, and no checkout lines, according to the mega retailer’s announcement. Touted as a rival to Amazon Prime membership service, which offers free two-day deliveries, streaming, and video services, the Walmart program will cost $98 a year or $12.95 per month. It will become available on Sept. 15. Walmart is promising Plus members free sam…

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by Kristin Palpini
Business
Amazon Gets FAA Approval To Deliver Packages By Drone Amazon Gets FAA Approval To Deliver Packages By Drone
Amazon Gets FAA Approval To Deliver Packages By Drone Half-hour deliveries may soon be a reality. A fleet of drones is now poised to deliver packages for Amazon  Prime now that the Federal Aviation Administration has granted the mogul company approval to deliver unmanned packages on Monday, Aug. 31. The company said that it went through a rigorous approval process, including demonstrating the safety and efficiency of its drones to FAA officials.  “This certification is an important step forward for Prime Air and indicates the FAA’s confidence in Amazon’s operating and safety procedures for an autonomous drone delivery service that w…

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by Christina Coulter
Business
A Look Inside: Amazon’s First CT Retail Outlet Opens In Fairfield County A Look Inside: Amazon’s First CT Retail Outlet Opens In Fairfield County
A Look Inside: Amazon’s First CT Retail Outlet Opens In Fairfield County After months of anticipation, Amazon has opened its first Connecticut retail brick-and-mortar retail shop in Fairfield County. Last year, the online retail giant announced it would be opening a new store in the SoNo Collection mall in Norwalk, markings the company’s first foray in the Nutmeg State. Last week, on Wednesday, Feb. 11, the Amazon 4-star store opened in the mall, featuring the company’s most highly rated products, “from the top categories across all of amazon.com." The store will offer a variety of products, including books, Amazon devices, electronics, kitchen and home produc…

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by Zak Failla
News
Alert Issued For Scam Targeting Amazon Prime Subscribers Alert Issued For Scam Targeting Amazon Prime Subscribers
Alert Issued For Scam Targeting Amazon Prime Subscribers Scammers targeting Amazon Prime customers have been targeting consumers with the holidays approaching. Area police departments have issued alerts cautioning Amazon Prime users that they’ve recently received reports from local residents who have been receiving phony calls from fraudsters stating that their accounts were having problems and memberships needed to be renewed. According to reports, some customers have been defrauded out of tens of thousands of dollars after being scammed as part of the scheme. “This is a social engineering phishing attempt to induce the target to hand over fina…

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by Zak Failla
Lifestyle
Amazon Starts 30-Minute Curbside Pickup At Whole Foods Amazon Starts 30-Minute Curbside Pickup At Whole Foods
Amazon Starts 30-Minute Curbside Pickup At Whole Foods Amazon Prime members are getting a new bonus from their subscription, as the company joins forces with recently acquired Whole Foods Market to develop a curbside pickup service. Customers in select areas will be able to place orders through the Amazon Prime app, which will essentially turn Whole Foods Markets into a drive-through, with employees loading groceries into cars upon arrival. The service has kicked off in California and Virginia, with plans to expand to other cities later this year. Officials said that pickup in an hour or more is free on orders of at least $35, and $1.99 on orde…

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by Zak Failla
Business
Amazon Hikes Cost Of Prime Service By 20 Percent Amazon Hikes Cost Of Prime Service By 20 Percent
Amazon Hikes Cost Of Prime Service By 20 Percent Amazon Prime is about to cost customers a few more dimes. Actually, more than a few. A 20-percent increase to be precise. Citing new Prime features and increased costs, Amazon CFO Brian Olsavsky announced on Thursday afternoon that the cost of membership will be upped to $119 annually beginning on May 11 for new customers. Existing members will see their bill increased as of June 16. Prime - once renowned for its free, expedited shipping - has introduced several new features since its inception, including streaming video, free two-hour delivery for certain products, Twitch viewing and dea…

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by Zak Failla
Lifestyle
Amazon Show Releases Season 2 Of Fairfield County-Based Show Amazon Show Releases Season 2 Of Fairfield County-Based Show
Amazon Show Releases Season 2 Of Fairfield County-Based Show Season 2 of Bridgeport-based show "Sneaky Pete" was released March 9 on Amazon Prime. The show was co-created by Bryan Cranston and David Shore.  It follows con man Marius Josipovic (Giovanni Ribisi), who assumed the identity of his prison cellmate, Pete, reuniting with his estranged family while on the run from a vicious gangster. Pete's grandparents live in Trumbull and his cousin is a member of the Bridgeport Police Department. Season 2 opens with Marius/Pete's kidnapping. He's taken to a wooded area in Connecticut and threatened at gunpoint. The kidnappers accuse him of fin…

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by Cecilia Levine
Neighbors
Wilton Woman Crafts Stories On Page and Screen Wilton Woman Crafts Stories On Page and Screen
Wilton Woman Crafts Stories On Page and Screen Megan Smith-Harris is all about telling important stories. By day she's the editor of Wilton Magazine but after hours, before hours and weekends, she wears a different hat: That of a filmmaker. In her 25+-year career, Smith-Harris has produced 30 films -- 24 short documentaries on famous people in the arts in Canada and six long-form documentaries in the U.S. The Wilton resident is also a playwright, a screenwriter, and is in the midst of developing a television series.  "My friends think I’m a little crazy because I’m always juggling various projects, but once again, everything is re…

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by Jeanne Muchnick