CT Man Has Leg Amputated After Contracting Flesh-Eating Bacteria CT Man Has Leg Amputated After Contracting Flesh-Eating Bacteria
CT Man Has Leg Amputated After Contracting Flesh-Eating Bacteria A 68-year-old man had to have his leg amputated after contracting flesh-eating bacteria while swimming at Hammonasset Beach State Park on the Long Island Sound in Madison, Connecticut, about 25 miles east of New Haven. Bruce Kagan of New Britain, Connecticut, went swimming at the park in late June and was admitted to the Hospital of Central Connecticut days later, according to NBC Connecticut. The cause of the infection is believed to be from a small cut in his leg. According to health officials at the Mayo Clinic, “flesh-eating disease occurs when bacteria enter the body through a bre…
'Game Of Thrones' Star Reportedly At Luxury Retreat For Alcohol, Anxiety Treatment In Area 'Game Of Thrones' Star Reportedly At Luxury Retreat For Alcohol, Anxiety Treatment In Area
'Game Of Thrones' Star Reportedly At Luxury Retreat For Alcohol, Anxiety Treatment In Area A week after the grand finale of the "Game of Thrones," one its main stars is reportedly receiving treatment at a luxury Connecticut retreat for alcohol, anxiety and other issues. Kit Harington, aka, Jon Snow, is taking time off from the stress following the ending of the show which has consumed his life for the past few years, reported the New York Post. The 32-year-old actor, married to his former co-star, Rose Leslie, began his month-long stay at the Privé-Swiss Wellness Retreat, on May 19, the Post reported. The facility, near Madison, costs more than $120,000 a month, and is known as…
'Game Of Thornes' Star Spotted At Area Bookstore Day Of Series Finale 'Game Of Thornes' Star Spotted At Area Bookstore Day Of Series Finale
'Game Of Thornes' Star Spotted At Area Bookstore Day Of Series Finale Visitors to a local bookstore might have thought they were stepping into the "Game of Thrones," if they happened to encounter King of the North, Jon Snow, browsing through books. Known in real life as Kit Harrington, the fan favorite, was seen shopping at R.J. Julia Booksellers in Madison, Connecticut, on Sunday, May 19, just hours before the series finale. Harrington reportedly told awe-struck staff members that he was on vacation.  Who knows, maybe other locals will be lucky enough to spot the hunk with the dark, long locks that is said to be the new "it" hairstyle for men.  T…
Wanted: Man Accused Of Fleeing Scene After Using Counterfeit Money At I-95 Rest Area Wanted: Man Accused Of Fleeing Scene After Using Counterfeit Money At I-95 Rest Area
Wanted: Man Accused Of Fleeing Scene After Using Counterfeit Money At I-95 Rest Area Do you know him? Connecticut State Police investigators are seeking the public’s assistance as they attempt to track down a suspect who attempted to use counterfeit cash at an I-95 rest area. According to police, at approximately 1:20 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 25, troopers were dispatched to the Madison rest area, where there was a report of the middle-aged man using the phony money. The man was able to leave the area without further incident before investigators arrived. Police said the investigation into the counterfeit cash is ongoing. Anyone with information, or who recognizes the suspect…
7 Biggest Takeaways From CT Election Results 7 Biggest Takeaways From CT Election Results
7 Biggest Takeaways From CT Election Results For Connecticut political history buffs, the Nov. 6 election delivered some major firsts and a predictably close race. Public opinion polls forecast it, and it proved true: Democrat Ned Lamont of Greenwich won the governor's race in a narrow victory over Republican Bob Stefanowski of Madison.  As the attached map shows, Lamont's greatest support came from Fairfield County, the northeastern corner of Connecticut and the cities of Bridgeport, Danbury, New Haven, Hartford and Stamford. An anti-President Trump vote was seen as helping Lamont from Danbury to Westport. Close gubernatorial e…
'Trumponomics' Factor: Stefanowski Treads Fine Line 'Trumponomics' Factor: Stefanowski Treads Fine Line
'Trumponomics' Factor: Stefanowski Treads Fine Line Will President Trump help or hurt Bob Stefanowski in the Tuesday, Nov. 6 election for governor? In campaign ads and televised debates, Stefanowski has managed to display himself as an independent thinker. But the former corporate executive has not been shy about espousing economic policies that resemble Donald Trump's, like scorning taxes and tolls. Also like Trump, the 56-year-old Stefanowski of Madison often fails to provide details to back up his rhetoric, according to his 64-year-old Democratic challenger Ned Lamont of Greenwich. During gubernatorial debates, Stefanowski passed on oppo…
Oz Griebel Expected To Play 'Spoiler' Role In Next Week's Governor Election Oz Griebel Expected To Play 'Spoiler' Role In Next Week's Governor Election
Oz Griebel Expected To Play 'Spoiler' Role In Next Week's Governor Election This story has been updated. With Ned Lamont and Bob Stefanowski nearly deadlocked in recent public opinion polls, a third candidate is expected to play a key roll in the Nov. 6 election. Political observers are saying that Richard "Oz" Griebel, a former Republican running as an independent could sift decisive votes away from the two major party candidates. University experts, pollers and party officials predict Griebel could receive at least 6 to 7 percent of the statewide vote -- especially in Hartford County -- and more likely harm Stefanowski of Madison than Lamont of Greenwi…
It's The Economy, Stupid: CT Gubernatorial Candidates Put Issue Front, Center With Final Debate It's The Economy, Stupid: CT Gubernatorial Candidates Put Issue Front, Center With Final Debate
It's The Economy, Stupid: CT Gubernatorial Candidates Put Issue Front, Center With Final Debate Economy, economy, economy. Although they agree that the state's economy is the top campaign issue, the two major party candidates for governor offer very different plans for fixing it. And the television ads and radio airwaves are filled with concern and criticism. The Connecticut Business & Industry Association (CBIA) sponsored a radio ad this week with Connecticut residents of various age groups saying change is urgent and promoting this web site: www.fixconnecticut.com  The final gubernatorial debate on Tuesday, Oct. 30 at 7 p.m. is one last live public chance for Democrat Ned Lamon…
How Stefanowski Has Closed In On Lamont In 'Real Nail-Biter' Governor's Race How Stefanowski Has Closed In On Lamont In 'Real Nail-Biter' Governor's Race
How Stefanowski Has Closed In On Lamont In 'Real Nail-Biter' Governor's Race A new public opinion poll released on Tuesday, Oct. 30 confirms that Republican gubernatorial candidate Bob Stefanowski has closed on Democrat Ned Lamont, making the race a statistical tossup. The Quinnipiac University poll of likely voters found that Lamont’s lead over Stefanowski has shrunk by half to four percentage points, within the margin of error. It also found that last week's undecided voters are beginning to make up their minds about who to elect on Nov. 6. Only four percent of likely voters remain undecided in the Quinnipiac poll, but 13 percent of those who preferred a candidat…
Anthony Scaramucci Puts His Money Behind Stefanowski Endorsement Anthony Scaramucci Puts His Money Behind Stefanowski Endorsement
Anthony Scaramucci Puts His Money Behind Stefanowski Endorsement The so-called "Mooch" has kicked in a maximum campaign contribution for Republican gubernatorial candidate Bob Stefanowski.  Anthony Scaramucci, a former Wall Street financier who lasted less than two weeks as White House communications director for President Donald Trump last year, gave $3,500 to Democrat Ned Lamont's challenger, according to media reports. Lamont, a cable TV entrepreneur from Greenwich, meanwhile, contributed another $8 million of his own money to the campaign account, already flush with $5 million more than Stefanowski's balance, according to the latest campaig…
Despite Pipe Bomb Threat, Biden Will Stump For Lamont In CT: New Poll Finds Gov Race Is Tossup Despite Pipe Bomb Threat, Biden Will Stump For Lamont In CT: New Poll Finds Gov Race Is Tossup
Despite Pipe Bomb Threat, Biden Will Stump For Lamont In CT: New Poll Finds Gov Race Is Tossup In spite of a pipe bomb threat, former Vice President Joe Biden plans to make a campaign stop in Hartford on Friday, Oct. 25 to endorse Ned Lamont and congressional candidate Jahana Hayes.   The high-profile Democrat’s visit comes 11 days before the Nov. 6 election. Biden's name has been floated as a possible Democratic candidate for president in 2020, as reported here by Daily Voice.  On Thursday, it was reported that Biden was the latest target of pipe bomb threats in addition to actor Robert De Niro of New York City, according to multiple reports including this article in The New York Ti…
Second To Last Gubernatorial Debate Features Three Candidates Second To Last Gubernatorial Debate Features Three Candidates
Second To Last Gubernatorial Debate Features Three Candidates This afternoon's debate will give three candidates for governor a second chance to pick on one another before the Nov. 6 election. The last gubernatorial debate, on Sept. 26, included independent candidate Richard Nelson "Oz" Griebel of Hartford -- giving the Democrat and Republican in the race less airtime and opportunities to bash each other.  Daily Voice coverage of the last three-way debate can be found by clicking here.  All three will square off again at 4 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 18 at the Infinity Music Hall & Bistro in Hartford for a debate sponsored by the Connecticut…