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Popular CT Eatery's First Fairfield County Location Off To Strong Start Popular CT Eatery's First Fairfield County Location Off To Strong Start
Popular CT Eatery's First Fairfield County Location Off To Strong Start Just two months in and a popular sandwich shop's 16th location in the Northeast is off to a strong start and making a name for itself in Fairfield County. Located in Norwalk, the new Nardelli's Grinder Shoppe is racking up plenty of five-star reviews online and building a loyal following of the already popular franchise that has restaurants across the region.  "Since opening, customers that are familiar with Nardelli's are already saying 'We're so glad you're finally open and you're here,' and customers that didn't already know Nardelli's are quickly becoming repeat customers," said Ma…

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by Kathy Reakes
Obituaries
Broadcasting Pioneer William O’Shaughnessy Dies At His CT Home Broadcasting Pioneer William O’Shaughnessy Dies At His CT Home
Broadcasting Pioneer William O’Shaughnessy Dies At His CT Home William O’Shaughnessy, a broadcasting pioneer in New York, died at his home in Connecticut on Saturday, May 28. He was 84. O'Shaughnessy was owner and president of Whitney Radio, which owns and operates WVOX in Westchester County. A 1999 New York Times profile described O'Shaughnessy as "a flamboyant figure, a tall man with bright silver hair and a penchant for London-made suits and Corvette convertibles." He was born April 7, 1938 to William Mac O’Shaughnessy of Elmira and Catherine Pauline Tucker of Waverly, according to his obituary. As president and editorial director, he presided for…

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by Daily Voice
News
Celebrity Chef Mario Batali Found Not Guilty In Sexual Misconduct Trial Celebrity Chef Mario Batali Found Not Guilty In Sexual Misconduct Trial
Celebrity Chef Mario Batali Found Not Guilty In Sexual Misconduct Trial Embattled celebrity chef Mario Batali, who ran restaurants in New York and Connecticut - Westchester and Fairfield counties, among other locales - has been cleared of all charges alleging that he sexually assaulted a woman at a Massachusetts bar. Boston Municipal Court Judge James Stanton ruled that the 61-year-old chef - who unexpectedly waived his right to a jury before the trial - was not complicit in kissing and groping a woman in a Boston restaurant while taking a photo. Original story - Ex-Westchester, Fairfield County Restaurateur Mario Batali's Sexual Misconduct Trial Starts Specif…

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by Zak Failla
Lifestyle
Popular Restaurant Opens Brand-New Location In Fairfield County Popular Restaurant Opens Brand-New Location In Fairfield County
Popular Restaurant Opens Brand-New Location In Fairfield County A popular restaurant chain that specializes in tacos is debuting a brand-new location in Fairfield County. The Taco Project opened a new location at 1111 High Ridge Road in Stamford in mid-April 12, according to a representative. The owners also operate Westchester County locations in Tarrytown, Yonkers, Bronxville, and Pleasantville. The restaurants offer a wide selection of tacos including chicken, fish, steak, shrimp, chorizo, cajun salmon, veggie, and more. The Taco Project also serves burritos and burrito bowls, along with quesadillas and salads.

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by Nicole Valinote
Police & Fire
Suspect Nabbed In Stabbing At Upscale Country Club In Westchester Suspect Nabbed In Stabbing At Upscale Country Club In Westchester
Suspect Nabbed In Stabbing At Upscale Country Club In Westchester A man has been arrested for allegedly stabbing two people at an upscale country club in Westchester County. The stabbings took place in New Rochelle around 11 p.m., Wednesday, April 27 at the VIP Country Club on Davenport Avenue. Responding New Rochelle police located two victims, one with a laceration to his back and the other who was stabbed in the abdomen, said Capt. Collins Coyne, of the New Rochelle Police. They were both transported to a local hospital for treatment. The stabbing victim was taken into surgery and is currently listed as being in critical condition…

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by Kathy Reakes
Politics
Trump Held In Contempt By NY Judge, Ordered To Pay $10K Per Day For Not Responding To Subpoena Trump Held In Contempt By NY Judge, Ordered To Pay $10K Per Day For Not Responding To Subpoena
Trump Held In Contempt By NY Judge, Ordered To Pay $10K Per Day For Not Responding To Subpoena The New York Attorney General won what she called a “major victory” in her ongoing investigation into former President Donald Trump and his business dealings. Attorney General Letitia James announced on Monday April 25, that Trump is being held in contempt of court by the New York State Supreme Court for failing to comply with previous orders to provide documents amid the ongoing investigation. Earlier story - NY AG Asks Judge To Hold Donald Trump In Contempt Of Court Trump will now be fined $10,000 daily for each day that he continues to violate the court’s orders to produce the documents…

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by Zak Failla
News
Lane Closures Expected On I-684 Due To Roadway Paving Lane Closures Expected On I-684 Due To Roadway Paving
Lane Closures Expected On I-684 Due To Roadway Paving The New York State Department of Transportation has announced upcoming lane closures on a stretch of I-684 in Westchester County due to roadway paving.  Two lanes are expected to close along I-684 northbound between the Hutchinson River Parkway in Harrison and Exit 4 (Route 172) in Bedford, officials said. The closures are set to take place each night between 9 p.m. and 6 a.m. from Sunday, April 24, through Thursday, May 5, to facilitate roadway paving activities, according to the announcement. 

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by Nicole Valinote
News
NY College Sex Cult Leader Found Guilty On All Charges NY College Sex Cult Leader Found Guilty On All Charges
NY College Sex Cult Leader Found Guilty On All Charges Larry Ray, the leader of a sex cult run out of his daughter's dorm room at a New York college located in Westchester County, will face life in prison after being found guilty by a jury of sexually exploiting and trafficking girls. Ray, now 62 years old following multiple delays in his trial and prosecution, was found guilty of 15 counts that include racketeering, sex trafficking, conspiracy, forced labor, extortion, tax evasion, and other crimes in relation to his scheme at Sarah Lawrence College, located near the border of Yonkers and Bronxville. Related story - DOJ Acciden…

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by Zak Failla
Sports
Final Four: Ex-Stars From Region Set For First NCAA Clash Between Duke, UNC Final Four: Ex-Stars From Region Set For First NCAA Clash Between Duke, UNC
Final Four: Ex-Stars From Region Set For First NCAA Clash Between Duke, UNC After taking their talents to North Carolina, a pair of former downstate New York high school basketball standouts from the region are bringing a little bit of March Madness back to their hometowns. Westchester County natives RJ Davis, of White Plains, and Ossining resident AJ Griffin, who both attended Archbishop Stepinac High School in White Plains, are looking for their “one shining moment” as they get ready to face one another in the Final Four of the NCAA Tournament with a spot in the finals on the line. UNC will face off against Duke with a tip-off scheduled for 8:49 p.m. on Saturday,…

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by Zak Failla
Lifestyle
Acclaimed Italian Eatery Near Westchester/Fairfield County Border Draws Diners From Near, Far Acclaimed Italian Eatery Near Westchester/Fairfield County Border Draws Diners From Near, Far
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.…

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by Nicole Valinote
News
DOJ Accidentally Publishes List Of Alleged 121 Clients In Westchester Sex Cult Trial DOJ Accidentally Publishes List Of Alleged 121 Clients In Westchester Sex Cult Trial
DOJ Accidentally Publishes List Of Alleged 121 Clients In Westchester Sex Cult Trial The trial of a father accused of running an alleged sex cult out of his daughter’s college dorm room in Westchester County took an unexpected twist after federal prosecutors reportedly released a list of former clients tied to the operation. Lawrence Ray, age 62, the man who allegedly ran the cult out of Sarah Lawrence College near the border of Yonkers and Bronxville in Westchester, has been on trial in Manhattan for more than a week on charges that include sex trafficking, extortion, forced labor, and other offenses for running the shady operation at the school. Original story - Father O…

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by Zak Failla
News
Video Shows NY Man Going On Tirade At Orlando Airport Video Shows NY Man Going On Tirade At Orlando Airport
Video Shows NY Man Going On Tirade At Orlando Airport A New York man who threw an allegedly drunken tirade at a Florida airport had to be tased after getting verbally abusive and physically violent with staff members before being arrested. On Thursday, Feb. 24, 34-year-old Westchester County resident Ryan Martin, of Yonkers, became belligerent before boarding his United Airlines flight from the Orlando International Airport back to New York in a video that went viral after being caught on camera and shared online. “Don’t touch me! Don’t (expletive) touch me!” Martin screams into the void as fellow passengers stare at their phones. “You want a …

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by Zak Failla