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Obituaries
Trumbull Mom Jhoseline Nelson Dies At 42: 'Always Had An Open Door For Others'
A Connecticut community is rallying around a family suffering after their matriarch, a mother of three boys, died late last month. Jhoseline Nelson, of Trumbull, died surrounded by her family on Sept. 29, her obituary said. The Westchester County native from Port Chester leaves behind three sons — ages 13, 11, and 6 — and a husband of 17 years, Raney Nelson Jr. She was known for her fierce love of her family, her openness to anyone in need, and her compassion, according to her obituary. "From her earliest days, she was known for her strong will, unwavering determination, a…
News
CT Man Admits Committing 37 Robberies Across State
A Connecticut man has admitted to committing at least 37 violent robberies across the state in 2022. Hartford County resident Lonny Cross, age 45, of Bristol, pleaded guilty on Tuesday, May 21, for the crimes that ranged from Hartford to Fairfield County and one in New York in September and October 2022, said Vanessa Roberts Avery, US Attorney for the District of Connecticut. According to court documents and statements made in court, Cross committed 37 robberies and attempted robberies of gas station convenience stores, mini-markets, and liquor stores in North Branford, Waterbury, Wol…
Police & Fire
Norwalk Man Nabbed After Threatening Women With Pink Handgun
A 24-year-old Connecticut man faces charges after menacing a group of women with a fully loaded handgun in Westchester, police announced. Fairfield County resident Diego Victorino of Norwalk, age 24, was arrested on Friday, Jan. 19 in connection with an incident in Port Chester, the village's police department announced. On the day of the incident, police received a report of a man menacing a group of women who had been leaving an unnamed downtown establishment. A car believed to be connected to this incident was soon seen leaving the area, and officers were able to pull this veh…
Police & Fire
Ex-Greenwich Resident Nabbed For Another Deli Burglary: Smashed Front Door Window, Police Say
A former Connecticut resident and serial burglar faces more charges after breaking into another deli in Westchester, police announced. Port Chester resident Cesar Salazar-Duque, age 36, was arrested on Thursday, Dec. 7 in connection with a burglary that occurred at Sage Deli in Mamaroneck at 392 Palmer Ave., the Village of Mamaroneck Police Department announced. According to the department, Salazar-Duque, who once lived in the Fairfield County town of Greenwich, allegedly broke the deli's front door window on Friday, Nov. 17. After receiving a report of the incident around…
News
ID Released For Northern Westchester Resident Struck, Killed By Metro-North Train
The identity has been released of a local resident who was killed after being struck by a Metro-North train near a station in Northern Westchester County. New, updated report: Update: Man Killed By Train In Northern Westchester Was Beloved Author Of 2 Novels The incident happened on Friday, Dec. 8 around 9 a.m., when the person on the tracks at Chappaqua station was struck by a Harlem Line train, according to a MTA spokesperson. On Saturday, Dec. 9, the MTA identified the person as 42-year-old David B. Gerrard, a resident of Chappaqua. As a result of the incident, Harlem Line trains …
News
Here's When Westchester Eatery Will Appear On Guy Fieri's TV Show
A beloved Westchester restaurant will soon be making its appearance on celebrity chef Guy Fieri's popular television show. Rinconcito Salvadoreño, located in Port Chester at 20 Broad St., will appear on Fieri's popular show, "Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives" on Friday, Sept. 8 on Food Network. Earlier Report - Flavortown Goes Local: Guy Fieri Films Show At Eatery In Port Chester The episode will highlight the eatery's authentic Central-American cuisine, which includes pupusa, a thick griddle cake filled with pork, chicken, cheese, and other options; grilled chicken with rice, tortillas, an…
Lifestyle
'Best Classic Slice Out There': Greenwich Pizzeria Draws Diners From Near, Far
The best place to get a fresh New York slice appears to be in Fairfield County, guests have declared. Greenwich Pizzeria, located at 1072 East Putnam Avenue in Riverside, offers dozens of specialty pies, salads, and create-your-own dishes using “only fresh ingredients,” its website states. The eatery offers the "best classic slice out there," according to a Yelp review by Mike G. of East Brunswick, NJ. “I eat pizza five days a week and have been to every top pizza place from NJ, NY, and CT to across Europe and Asia,” wrote Jim M. of Stamford, citing Greenwich as the “best” pizza in…
Business
New Restaurant To Celebrate Grand Opening In Fairfield County
What came first, the chicken or the egg? It doesn't matter, because the cycle keeps on producing tasty food, according to the owners of an all-new fried chicken restaurant in Fairfield County that will soon celebrate its grand opening. Jolly Chicken, located in Stratford at 2590 Broadbridge Ave., the former site of Great Wall Chinese Restaurant, will hold a grand-opening celebration on Tuesday, March 21, which will be complete with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The new eatery, which soft-launched on Friday, March 3, is owned by Doug and Daneen Grabe, who decided not to address the age-old…
Police & Fire
Woman Cons Victim Out Of Bank Card At Fairfield County Stop & Shop
Police are searching for a woman who used a ruse to steal a bank card out of a victim's wallet at a Stop & Shop in Fairfield County and then used it to withdraw money in Westchester. The incident happened on Friday, March 3 around 2:15 p.m., when the victim was at the self-checkout lane at the Stop & Shop located in Darien at 25 Old Kings Hwy North. While standing in the lane, a woman standing "very close" to the victim pointed to a $20 bill on the ground and told the victim that it had fallen out of her purse, according to Darien Police Sergeant Dan Skoumbros. The …
Police & Fire
Car With Missing Tire Leads Cops On Chase In Greenwich, Injures Officers
A man faces numerous charges after leading police on a chase throughout Fairfield County and Westchester in a stolen vehicle with a missing tire, resulting in officers sustaining injuries and severe damage to parks. The chase began during the early morning of Friday, Feb. 24 around 3:20 a.m., when police in Port Chester were alerted by the Greenwich PD that a vehicle that had been stolen ten minutes prior in Mamaroneck was heading toward the village's border on Putnam Avenue. Port Chester PD units then swiftly headed toward the area to apprehend the suspect and found that the ve…
Police & Fire
Serious Injuries Reported After Wrong-Way, Head-On Crash On I-95 In Fairfield County
A 27-year-old man suffered serious injuries after plowing head-on into a tractor-trailer while driving in the wrong direction on I-95 in Fairfield County. The crash took place in Stamford around 2:30 a.m., Friday, Nov. 18 south of Exit 7, said the Connecticut State Police. According to state police, the tractor-trailer was traveling south on I-95 when it was hit head-on by a 2016 Ford Edge SUV which was traveling in the wrong direction. The driver of the SUV, Westchester County resident Edgar Alvarracinvizhco, of Port Chester, was transported to Stamford Hospital by Nelson Ambulance Servic…
Obituaries
Popular Educator In Fairfield County Dies At Age 68
A beloved educator from Northern Westchester who worked in Connecticut known for her dedication to her family has died. Edna Rose Ventarola of Ossining died on Monday, Nov. 14 at the age of 68, according to her obituary. Ventarola was born in 1954 and raised in the Bronx, graduating from Lehman College, her obituary said. Pursuing a career in early childhood education, Ventarola served as the director of Creative Playtime in Scarsdale and also directed the Head Start program in Port Chester, according to her obituary. Ventarola also later served as s…
Police & Fire
Trooper Injured In Hit-Run Crash Near Border Of Fairfield, Westchester Counties
Police are investigating after a New York State trooper was injured in a hit-and-run crash overnight. It happened around 8:45 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 8 near the border of Westchester and Fairfield counties in the village of Port Chester. A marked state police car was parked on the shoulder of I-95 on the southbound side in the area of mile marker 14.9 when an unknown vehicle struck the trooper who was walking back to the patrol car after removing debris from the roadway, according to NY State Police. The trooper was injured and transported to the hospital for treatment, according to pol…
Obituaries
Fairfield County Resident Who Was Longtime Sales Rep Dies
A man who grew up in Westchester County and spent more than 50 years working at an insurance company in Connecticut has died at the age of 91. Fairfield County resident Anthony “Tony” Ragusa, of Wilton, died at Danbury Hospital on Thursday, Aug. 4, following a brief illness, according to his obituary. He was born in Port Chester and graduated from Port Chester High School. Ragusa went on to study at Mercy College and serve in the United States Army from 1954 until 1956 when he was honorably discharged, his obituary said. According to his obituary, he worked at the Metropolitan Life I…
News
Police Issue Alert For Missing Teen Who Took Train To Fairfield County
Police are asking for the public’s help in locating a 15-year-old boy from the region who was reported missing. Northern Westchester resident Kristan “John John” Lee, of Yorktown, was announced missing Sunday, Aug. 7, by Yorktown Police. It’s believed that Lee took an Uber to Port Chester before boarding a train to Norwalk, Connecticut, police said. Police released a photo showing him wearing the same outfit that he was last seen in, according to relatives. Investigators don’t believe the boy is in danger but asked anyone with information to contact Yorktown Police at 914-962-4141. Shar…
Lifestyle
Acclaimed Italian Eatery Near Westchester/Fairfield County Border Draws Diners From Near, Far
A popular Italian restaurant located near the border of Westchester and Fairfield counties has drawn praise from guests from near and far. Pasquale Ristorante is located in Port Chester at 2 Putnam Ave. The eatery offers a wide selection of pasta dishes, from gnocchi bolognese to linguine made with shrimp and calamari. Other entrées include broiled filet of salmon, lamb chops, and scallops made with garlic and lemon. Some online reviewers have praised specific starters and dinner dishes that restaurant offers. "Had dinner with friends here," Amy P., of White Plains said in a Yelp review.…
Lifestyle
CT Woman Wins $277K In State Lottery
Sevens were wild for one lucky Connecticut lotto player who cashed in a jackpot-winning CT Lottery scratch-off ticket. On Wednesday, March 2, New Haven County resident Laurel Gargano, of Meriden won the top prize playing "Mega 7s" on a ticket worth $277,777 on a ticket sold at the RB Market on Colony Road in Wallingford. CT Lottery players have 1 in 3.17 odds of winning when playing the $20 scratcher. 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 automaticall…
Lifestyle
Winning $390K Lottery Ticket Sold At CT Package Store
One CT Lottery player is feeling extra lucky after cashing in a winning ticket worth six figures. In New Haven County, a CT Lottery player from Waterbury who chose not to disclose a name won $390,000 playing "Lucky For Life" on a ticket sold at Amodeo's Highland Package on Highland Avenue in Waterbury on Wednesday, March 2. "Lucky for Life" players choose five numbers between 1 and 48 and one "yellow" Lucky Ball from 1 to 18. Drawings are held each night at approximately 10:30 p.m. According to CT Lottery, “when a winning scratch ticket is validated through a Lottery Retailer's termi…
Lifestyle
Fairfield County Resident Wins $390K In State Lottery
Some CT Lottery players are feeling lucky after cashing in big on winning tickets worth six-figure prizes. In Fairfield County, On Wednesday, Feb. 16, a winning “Lucky for Life” ticket worth $390,000 that was sold at the 24/7 Express on Barnum Avenue in Stratford was cashed in by a Stratford resident who opted not to submit a name, lottery officials announced. That same day, Norwalk resident Alexandra Polo cashed in a jackpot-winning “$100,000 Cashword 11" ticket that was sold at the In And Out Variety on Main Street in Norwalk. Days later, on Friday, Feb. 18, Bridgeport resident Antonio …
Weather
How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Totals Throughout Region
Much of the region saw the first significant snowfall of the season from a fast-moving winter storm that swept through the region overnight Thursday, Jan. 6 into Friday, Jan. 7. Here are some totals from the National Weather Service and other reports. If you don't see your hometown, leave the total by posting a comment below. New York New York City Central Park, 5.5 inches Nassau County East Williston, 8 inches Elmont, 6.6 inches Jericho, 7.1 inches Massapequa, 7 inches Syosset, 8.3 inches Suffolk County Islip Airport, 5.6 inches Manorville, 6 i…
Police & Fire
Driver Who Swerved On Fairfield County Roadway Under Influence, Police Say
A 29-year-old Westchester County man was arrested in Fairfield County after police said he drove while under the influence. New Canaan Police Department said officers responded to a report of a possibly intoxicated driver in the area of Old Stamford Road and Orchard Drive at about 9:40 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 16. Officers saw the vehicle swerve in the travel lane and cross the double yellow line, police said. While speaking with the driver, identified as Clemente Najera, of Port Chester, officers noticed signs of impairment, police said. He was arrested on a charge of illegal operatio…
Police & Fire
Man Who Allegedly Created 10 Social Media Accounts Charged With Stalking In Fairfield County
A Westchester man is facing a stalking charge in Fairfield County after allegedly creating nearly a dozen social media accounts and showing up unexpectedly at his victim’s home, police said. Officers from the Darien Police Department responded to an area home shortly before midnight on Monday, Oct. 11, where there was a report of an unwanted person at the residence. Upon arrival, police said that the suspect, Port Chester resident Juan Escobar, age 22, was not at the scene, though officers were advised that it was known that he was unwanted at the residence and showed up anyway. Police we…
Police & Fire
Husband, Wife Killed In Crash Involving Ridgefield Resident ID'd
The identities have been released of the victims of a double-fatal, chain-reaction crash involving five vehicles in Westchester. It happened around 8:25 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 19 on I-287 eastbound, in the town of Harrison, between Exit 10 (Purchase/Port Chester) and Exit 11 (Port Chester/Rye), state police said. Initially, state police reported the crash involved a cement mixer and two passenger vehicles. But a further investigation revealed that a total of five vehicles were involved in the crash that claimed the lives of a husband and wife, state police announced…
Police & Fire
Double-Fatal Crash Shuts Down I-287 In Westchester
Click here for an updated story: IDs Released For Husband, Wife Killed In Chain-Reaction Westchester Crash It happened around 8:25 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 19 on I-287 eastbound, in the town of Harrison, between Exit 10 (Purchase/Port Chester) and Exit 11 (Port Chester/Rye), state police said. Initially, state police reported the crash involved a cement mixer and two passenger vehicles. But a further investigation revealed that a total of five vehicles were involved in the crash that claimed the lives of a husband and wife, state police announced on Friday afternoon, Aug. 20. David …
Traffic
Boston Post Road Bridge Across I-95 To Close For Summer
Heavy traffic and delays are expected as the New York State Thruway Authority plans to close a bridge over I-95 in Westchester for the summer. Officials are cautioning that the Boston Post Road Bridge over I-95 in Rye will be closed beginning on Tuesday, July 6, with the closure expected to last through at least Wednesday, Sept. 1. Traffic is expected to get backed up during the duration of the project, particularly in Rye and Port Chester. Local officials said that congestion can be expected downtown in Rye, near the I-287 ramp, on Cedar Street, Midland Avenue, Purdy Avenue, and around P…
Police & Fire
Man Wanted On Warrant Facing Drug, Other Charges In Fairfield County, Police Say
A 33-year-old New York man wanted on a warrant was arrested in Fairfield County for alleged possession of drugs and numerous other charges. Westchester County resident William Porras, of Port Chester, was around 1:30 a.m., Wednesday, April 14, by Greenwich Police after officers checked on a vehicle that was parked with its headlights and interior lights on, said Greenwich Police Captain Mark E. Zuccerella. According to Zuccerella, officers checked on the vehicle due to the high number of stolen vehicles and thefts from vehicles in the area. When officers approached the car, they…
Police & Fire
Shooting Suspect Manhunt Involves Westchester, Fairfield County Agencies
A suspect in a shooting in Westchester County was apprehended after a manhunt involving police agencies from New York and Connecticut. Around 11 p.m. Thursday, April 8, the Port Chester Police Department said it received 911 calls of shots fired in the area of Fox Island Road. Multiple officers responded and upon arrival found a 25-year-old man with a single gunshot wound to the chest area, the Port Chester PD said. "The man was conscious and able to give officers a description of what happened and who the suspect was, as the victim and suspect know each other," according to the Port …
Police & Fire
Westchester Woman Charged After Incident At Fairfield County Restaurant
A Westchester woman was charged after getting into a dispute at a Fairfield County restaurant. Sarah Ann Westerman, 30, of Port Chester, was arrested on Saturday, Dec. 12, for an incident that took place in November at a Greenwich Avenue restaurant, said the Greenwich Police. According to police, a person came to the Greenwich Police Department to report an incident that occurred at the restaurant, which the police would not name. An investigation found that two people got into a verbal altercation, which turned physical, police said. Police said Westerman was the aggressor, and a w…
Police & Fire
Westchester County Man Nabbed For Crime Eight Years Later In Fairfield County
An out of area man wanted on a warrant for breach of peace was arrested in Fairfield County eight years after he committed the crime. Westchester County resident Marcus Ephraim, 30, of Port Chester, was arrested on Sunday, Nov. 29 by Stamford Police and transferred on the warrant to Greenwich Police for an incident that took place in March 2012 when Ephraim was 22-years-old, said the Greenwich Police. According to police, Ephraim engaged in a verbal altercation with another person and had to restrained by a friend. He then began to thrash about and damaged a storefront window. Ephraim was …
Obituaries
Former Police Officer, Owner Of Popular Restaurant In Fairfield County Dies
A Westchester County native and retired police officer in Greenwich who spent 23 years with the department and then opened a popular Fairfield County restaurant has died. Greenwich Police Chief James Heavey reported that Joseph Gavin died on Monday, June 29. He was 75 years old. Gavin, who was born in Port Chester, joined the department in July 1970 and served in the Patrol Division. He was then assigned to the Accident Car before being appointed a youth officer in the Detective Division in 1987. During his career he was the recipient of the 1975 John A. Clarke Award for apprehending a b…
News
Covid-
19: Here's The Latest Update On Westchester Cases By Municipality
There were 21 new deaths ties to novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in Westchester in the past 24 hours as the death toll creeps toward 1,000.Westchester County Executive George Latimer announced that there have now been 28,245 positive COVID-19 cases as of Tuesday, April 28, with 8,054 still active. There have now been a total of 983 Westchester residents who died since the outbreak began 59 days ago. Latimer said that there are still 868 Westchester residents still hospitalized with COVID-19, while the hospitalization rate for COVID-19 continues to hold relatively steady at 10.5 percent. …
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