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DPW Worker Charged For Fatal Hit-Run Crash That Killed 16-Year-Old Westchester HS Student DPW Worker Charged For Fatal Hit-Run Crash That Killed 16-Year-Old Westchester HS Student
DPW Worker Charged For Fatal Hit-Run Crash That Killed 16-Year-Old Westchester HS Student A public works employee has been charged with a hit-and-crash that left a popular 16-year-old area student dead. The crash took place in Westchester around 12:20 a.m., Wednesday, Aug. 3 in the 600 block of McLean Avenue in Yonkers. Police responded to the 600 block of McLean Avenue on a report of a scooter driver having been struck by a vehicle, said Det. Lt. Dean Politopoulos, of the Yonkers Police. Upon arrival, first responders located the teen down on the ground with severe head injuries; he was transported to a local area trauma center in critical condition, Politopoulos said. T…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Fifth Person Arrested In Fairfield Dumping Scandal Fifth Person Arrested In Fairfield Dumping Scandal
Fifth Person Arrested In Fairfield Dumping Scandal A fifth person has been arrested in connection with an illegal dumping scandal that has hit a Fairfield County town. Joseph Michelangelo, a former director for the Department of Public Works for the Town of Fairfield, was arrested by Fairfield Police on Friday, Nov. 20, by arrest warrant and charged with illegal disposal of PCB’s, and conspiracy to commit illegal disposal of PCB’s, Lt. Antonio E. Granata of the Fairfield Police. Early this week, three other town officials were arrested, along with one construction company employee.  In July of 2019, several additional town o…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Greenwich Worker Demoted For Taking Photos Of Murder Victim, Crime Scene Greenwich Worker Demoted For Taking Photos Of Murder Victim, Crime Scene
Greenwich Worker Demoted For Taking Photos Of Murder Victim, Crime Scene A Town of Greenwich employee who admitted to taking photos of murder victim Valerie Reyes of Westchester and of the crime scene has been demoted.  Reyes body was found stuffed inside a red suitcase around 8 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 5, in a wood area of Greenwich by Public Works employees.  The employee who took the photos and circulated them to some will be demoted from his position as foreman of the Department of Public Works for six months, suspended without pay for five days, and give up five vacation days, according to the Greenwich First Selectman's Office, which did not name th…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Horse Collapses, Dies On Fairfield Beach Horse Collapses, Dies On Fairfield Beach
Horse Collapses, Dies On Fairfield Beach A 17-year-old horse died on a private beach on Fairfield Beach while out with its owner, according to Fairfield Police. The incident took place around 11:40  a.m. Sunday when the animal collapsed while walking in the water, said Fairfield Police Lt. Robert Kalamaras. According to Kalamaras, the horse named "Boston," was being led by its owner from Norwalk on the beach in the area of 1235 Fairfield Beach Road. The horse was wading in shallow water when it had an unknown medical issue and collapsed in the water.  The owner made attempts to keep its head out of the water until polic…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Bethel Authorities Update Residents On Status Of Tree Debris Bethel Authorities Update Residents On Status Of Tree Debris
Bethel Authorities Update Residents On Status Of Tree Debris As the region continues recovering from Tuesday’s storm, Bethel officials said there is “no plan at this time to pick up debris from homeowners,” though crews will be cleaning up debris in local roadways over several weeks. According to town officials, “any tree debris that is near the roads that the Department of Public Works and Eversource crews cut and cleared to open the roads was noted and will be picked up by the Bethel DPW and contractors in the next two weeks. Motorists have advised to use extra caution when driving through town where trees were felled. “DPW crews will get to those …

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by Zak Failla
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Brookfield Police Provide Storm Update Brookfield Police Provide Storm Update
Brookfield Police Provide Storm Update Thousands Still Without Power In Connecticut After Deadly Storm All hands are on deck in Brookfield, as crews continue recovery efforts in the city following a storm that felled trees and downed utility lines throughout the region. On Wednesday, Brookfield officials announced that public works and public safety crews worked diligently throughout the night until approximately 3 a.m. as the region continues to dig out from Tuesday’s storm. Overnight, police worked with Eversource, the Department of Public Works and first responders to clear paths for emergency vehicles and to clear roadway…

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by Zak Failla