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These Fairfield County Zip Codes Among Top 100 Most Expensive In US: New Rankings These Fairfield County Zip Codes Among Top 100 Most Expensive In US: New Rankings
These Fairfield County Zip Codes Among Top 100 Most Expensive In US: New Rankings Connecticut is well-represented in brand-new rankings of the nation's 100 most expensive zip codes. Property Shark says it based the rankings on median sale prices based on closed home sales. The neighborhood of Riverside (zip code 06878) in Greenwich is No. 1 in Connecticut at $2.51 million for 53rd overall. Greenwich (06830) ranks 64th at $2.27 million. Old Greenwich (06870) checks in at No. 80 at $2.09 million. One other Connecticut municipality made the Top 100 -- No. 99 Darien (06820) at $1.92 million. No. 33 Nantucket (02554) leads New England real estate at $2.9 million. Ne…
Popular Eatery To Open New Location In Fairfield County Popular Eatery To Open New Location In Fairfield County
Popular Eatery To Open New Location In Fairfield County Making healthy eating a part of your lifestyle will be a whole lot easier in Fairfield County when the plant-based eatery Green & Tonic expands with a new location in Stamford.  Located in the heart of downtown Stamford at 54 West Park Place, the store will open in August 2024.  G&T Stamford is the first of three forthcoming stores in Fairfield County, with new locations coming to Glenville and Old Greenwich this year, said spokeswoman Michelle Calarco.  The new Stamford Green & Tonic location.  Green & Tonic Green & Tonic is a plant-bas…
These CT Towns Among Best Places To Live In US, According To New Rankings These CT Towns Among Best Places To Live In US, According To New Rankings
These CT Towns 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…
8 Suspected 'Tourist Burglars' Targeting Westchester, Fairfield Counties In Custody, Police Say 8 Suspected 'Tourist Burglars' Targeting Westchester, Fairfield Counties In Custody, Police Say
8 Suspected 'Tourist Burglars' Targeting Westchester, Fairfield Counties In Custody, Police Say Eight alleged residential burglars known as "tourist burglars," who work for out-of-country crews have been nabbed for crimes committed in the region.  The bust in Fairfield County comes after months of investigating and working with the FBI, and law enforcement departments across the region. The two crews worked the Fairfield and Westchester areas, Greenwich Police Capt. Mark Zuccerella said. There have been more than 70 burglaries in Greenwich since 2021, they added. Zuccerella said the crews have targeted Greenwich for the past five years. "To combat this, we have devel…
Concerned Citizen Scares Away Men In Van Who Approached Girl In Fairfield County, Police Say Concerned Citizen Scares Away Men In Van Who Approached Girl In Fairfield County, Police Say
Concerned Citizen Scares Away Men In Van Who Approached Girl In Fairfield County, 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 Fairfield County Smoke Shop Winning $1M CT Lottery 'Lotto!' Ticket Sold At Fairfield County Smoke Shop
Winning $1M CT Lottery 'Lotto!' Ticket Sold At Fairfield County 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 Fairfield County Locations Rank Among CT's Top 25 Best Places To Live These Fairfield County Locations Rank Among CT's Top 25 Best Places To Live
These Fairfield County 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…
Fairfield County Man Killed In Head-On Crash Fairfield County Man Killed In Head-On Crash
Fairfield County 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 Fairfield County Residents 1-4 Magnitude Earthquake Startles Some Fairfield County Residents
1-4 Magnitude Earthquake Startles Some Fairfield County 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…
CT Liquor Store Sells Winning $825,000 Lotto Ticket CT Liquor Store Sells Winning $825,000 Lotto Ticket
CT 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 New Canaan Restaurant Owner Sentenced For Not Paying Taxes Nationally Known New Canaan Restaurant Owner Sentenced For Not Paying Taxes
Nationally Known New Canaan 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 Westchester, Fairfield Counties Admits To Federal Tax Charge Accountant For Restaurant Owner In Westchester, Fairfield Counties Admits To Federal Tax Charge
Accountant For Restaurant Owner In Westchester, Fairfield Counties 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…
What Are Your Favorite Bagel Spots In Fairfield County? What Are Your Favorite Bagel Spots In Fairfield County?
What Are Your Favorite Bagel Spots In Fairfield County? Hey bagel lovers, it's National Bagel Day and we have picked a few spots in Fairfield County that are known for serving a great bagel, of course with plenty of cream cheese or a smear. If you don't agree with our choices, let us know where you go for bagels in the comments section. We are always on the hunt for great places to eat and love finding new spots. But first, did you know that the bagel is nearly 500 years old and was first documented in travels from the Jewish families of Poland in the 1600s. They arrived in America with the huge Polish-Jewish immigration in the 1800s to New Yor…
COVID-19: Popular Deli Closes One Of Its Three Locations In Fairfield County COVID-19: Popular Deli Closes One Of Its Three Locations In Fairfield County
Covid-19: Popular Deli Closes One Of Its Three Locations In Fairfield County 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…
These Fairfield County Communities Among Best Places To Live, Brand-New Rankings Reveal These Fairfield County Communities Among Best Places To Live, Brand-New Rankings Reveal
These Fairfield County Communities Among Best Places To Live, Brand-New Rankings Reveal Fairfield County is well-represented in Niche’s brand-new 2020 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. Southport, cited for its "great sense of community," is the No. 1-rated municipality in the county. You can read the Niche entry here. Southport is followed by No. 2 Westport, No. 3 Fairfield, No. 4 Ridgefield, No. 5 Newfield (in Stamford), No. 6 Old Greenwich, No. 7 Greenwich, No. 8 New Canaan, No. 9 Wilton and No. 10 Cos Cob to make up the Top 1…
Brand New Rankings: Best Places To Live In All Of CT Brand New Rankings: Best Places To Live In All Of CT
Brand New Rankings: Best Places To Live In All Of CT Niche.com has released its latest rankings of best places to live in Connecticut. Crime, quality of schools, things to do, and cost of living were among the factors used in determining the rankings.  Cited for its stellar school system, low housing costs and great place for families, West Hartford comes in at No. 1. The second- and third-best places to live in the state are neighboring towns of Avon and Simsbury, Niche.com says. Here are the top 10 places to live in Connecticut, according to the website. 1. West Hartford 2. Avon 3. Simbsury 4. Southport 5. Weatogue 6. Westport 7. F…
These Fairfield County Communities Among Best Places To Live, Brand-New Rankings Reveal These Fairfield County Communities Among Best Places To Live, Brand-New Rankings Reveal
These Fairfield County Communities Among Best Places To Live, Brand-New Rankings Reveal Fairfield County is well-represented in Niche’s brand-new 2020 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. Southport, cited for its "great sense of community," is the No. 1-rated municipality in the county. You can read the Niche entry here. Southport is followed by No. 2 Westport, No. 3 Fairfield, No. 4 Ridgefield, No. 5 Newfield (in Stamford), No. 6 Old Greenwich, No. 7 Greenwich, No. 8 New Canaan, No. 9 Wilton and No. 10 Cos Cob to make up the Top 1…
These Fairfield County Locations Among Nation's Top 50 Richest Places In New Rankings These Fairfield County Locations Among Nation's Top 50 Richest Places In New Rankings
These Fairfield County Locations Among Nation's Top 50 Richest Places In New Rankings Four locations in Fairfield County are among the nation's Top 50 richest places, according to brand-new rankings from Bloomberg. No. 10 Darien, average household income: $352,839 No. 16 Old Greenwich, $321,377 No. 22 Riverside, $309,401 No. 23 Westport, $309,144 Atherton, California, a San Francisco suburb located in San Mateo County, ranked No. 1 for the fourth year in a row with an annual household income of $525,324. To view the Bloomberg rankings, click here.
Four Fairfield County Locations Among Nation's Top 50 Richest Places In New Rankings Four Fairfield County Locations Among Nation's Top 50 Richest Places In New Rankings
Four Fairfield County Locations Among Nation's Top 50 Richest Places In New Rankings Four locations in Fairfield County are among the nation's Top 50 richest places, according to brand-new rankings from Bloomberg. No. 10. Darien, average household income: $352,839 No. 16. Old Greenwich, $321,377 No. 22. Riverside, $309,401 No. 23. Westport, $309,144 Atherton, California, a San Francisco suburb located in San Mateo County, ranked No. 1 for the fourth year in a row with an annual household income of $525,324. To view the Bloomberg rankings, click here.
82-Year-Old Man Charged With Negligent Homicide In Death Of Old Greenwich Woman 82-Year-Old Man Charged With Negligent Homicide In Death Of Old Greenwich Woman
82-Year-Old Man Charged With Negligent Homicide In Death Of Old Greenwich Woman An 82-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the death of an Old Greenwich woman who was allegedly hit by his vehicle. Charles P. Graves, of Riverside, was arrested on Thursday, Jan. 9, in conjunction with the death of Regina Dowling, 63, on Nov. 29, 2019, said Greenwich Police Capt. Robert Berry. According to police, Graves was driving his vehicle on South Beach Avenue when he allegedly improperly turned onto Station Drive South, striking Dowling as she was crossing the street in a marked crosswalk, Berry said. Dowling later died from her injuries. After an extensive investiga…
Woman Seriously Injured After Being Struck By Vehicle Crossing Busy Greenwich Intersection Woman Seriously Injured After Being Struck By Vehicle Crossing Busy Greenwich Intersection
Woman Seriously Injured After Being Struck By Vehicle Crossing Busy Greenwich Intersection A pedestrian suffered serious injuries when she was struck by a vehicle while crossing a street in Old Greenwich. It happened at about 9:50 a.m. Friday, Nov. 29, according to Lt. John Slusarz of the Greenwich Police Department. A vehicle that had been traveling southbound on Sound Beach Avenue made a left turn into the driveway for the Arcadia Parking Lot when it struck a pedestrian, Slusarz said.  The pedestrian was treated at the scene by first responders and taken to the hospital. An investigation is being conducted by the Greenwich Police Department’s Traffic Section. …
Stamford Woman Gave Officers Different Names After Stealing From CVS In Greenwich, Police Say Stamford Woman Gave Officers Different Names After Stealing From CVS In Greenwich, Police Say
Stamford Woman Gave Officers Different Names After Stealing From CVS In Greenwich, Police Say A Stamford woman has been charged after police say stole from CVS in Greenwich and provided officers with fake names. Greenwich Police say they were dispatched to CVS in Old Greenwich (225 Sound Beach Avenue) on a report of a shoplifting incident in progress on Saturday, July 27 around 9 p.m. Upon arrival, officers say they located the female suspect based on the description provided and confirmed that she was in possession of the stolen merchandise. During interviewing, police say the woman provided officers with several different names in an attempt to conceal her identity. The woman eve…
These Are Five Delis You'll Want To Drop By In Fairfield County These Are Five Delis You'll Want To Drop By In Fairfield County
These Are Five Delis You'll Want To Drop By In Fairfield County When your appetite calls for a custom sandwich carefully layered with wafer-thin cold cuts, meatballs, chicken parmesan and an endless array of hearty options, here are five delis to try in Fairfield County.  Giacomo's Italian Deli, 1100 Hope St., Stamford: An Italian deli with in-house seating, hot and cold specialty dishes and of course, customized heroes. They offer free delivery. Alex Delmar of Stamford told Daily Voice some items she orders here. "They have a good hot buffet that I have packed up and saved for dinner, sausage and peppers, chicken scarpariello" and for dinner…
Here Are Five Places To Get A Perfect Bagel In Fairfield County Here Are Five Places To Get A Perfect Bagel In Fairfield County
Here Are Five Places To Get A Perfect Bagel In Fairfield County They are "fresh, crispy and chewy" one reviewer said describing delicious bagels. There are so many great bagel shops across Fairfield County. Many of them also have expansive menus with rave reviews. Here are five favorite bagel shops in Fairfield County: Upper Crust Bagel Company, 197 Sound Beach Ave., Old Greenwich: Marissa M. of Stamford wrote in a yelp review, "Favorite bagel place in the area! They make the freshest, and closest to NY tasting (being in CT), quality bagels! I like to visit on the weekends for a fresh bagel with tuna salad, but you can't go wrong with any…
Nationally Known Fairfield County Restaurateur Launches Greenwich Pizzeria Nationally Known Fairfield County Restaurateur Launches Greenwich Pizzeria
Nationally Known Fairfield County Restaurateur Launches Greenwich Pizzeria Six months after pleading guilty to tax evasion, a nationally acclaimed food celebrity is opening a new pizzeria in Greenwich. Bruno DiFabio, known as "Lord of the Pies," admitted in federal court in Bridgeport last October that he filed false income and payroll returns that the IRS said he used to duck $816,954 in taxes. The Ridgefield resident and six-time World Pizza Champion owns Pinocchio Pizza in New Canaan and Wilton; Amore Pizza in Scarsdale; Amore Cucina and Bar in Stamford; and ReNapoli Pizza in Old Greenwich. DiFabio was released on a $100,000 bond pending sentencing.  He …
These Fairfield County Locales Rank High On Richest Places National Index These Fairfield County Locales Rank High On Richest Places National Index
These Fairfield County Locales Rank High On Richest Places National Index A Westchester village whose residents saw a $30,000 increase in average household income last year jumped to the No. 2 spot on the newly released annual Bloomberg Richest Places national index. Scarsdale, with an average household income of $417,335, moved up to the second spot after being ranked third nationally last year. Ranked No. 1 is Silicon Valley, California suburb Atherton, earning the top spot for the third straight year, with its residents making an average of $450,696 annually. The Top 100 places came from the same 16 states as last year, including 13 locations in New …
New Rankings: These Fairfield County Zip Codes Among Nation's Most Expensive New Rankings: These Fairfield County Zip Codes Among Nation's Most Expensive
New Rankings: These Fairfield County Zip Codes Among Nation's Most Expensive A new report reveals multiple Fairfield County zip codes among the most expensive in the country.  The most expensive zip code in the country, Atherton, California (94027), has remained at the top spot due to what Property Shark calls a “considerable spike in its median sale price.” Here’s how some local zips measure up: Ranking 49 on the list is Riverside (06878), with a 2018 median sale price of $1,855,000. In the 65th spot is Old Greenwich (06870), with a 2018 median sale price of $1,665,000. Greenwich (06830) is the next Fairfield County zip on the list at spot number 74, with a …
Investigation Into Possible Theft Underway After Mailbox At Greenwich Post Office Found Damaged Investigation Into Possible Theft Underway After Mailbox At Greenwich Post Office Found Damaged
Investigation Into Possible Theft Underway After Mailbox At Greenwich Post Office Found Damaged Postal officials are investigating after the blue drop-off mailbox at the Old Greenwich Post Office was found damaged on Thursday. Police, who said the Postal Service is handling the investigation, do not know at this time if any mail was stolen. Residents and businesses who may have used the box at this location should follow-up with the recipients of their mail to confirm that it has been delivered.  Further steps should be taken to protect any sensitive information contained in out-going mail and monitor banks accounts, officials said.  For more information on repor…