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Taco Takeover: Popular Fairfield County Chef Debuts New Taqueria Taco Takeover: Popular Fairfield County Chef Debuts New Taqueria
Taco Takeover: Popular Fairfield County Chef Debuts New Taqueria Taco lovers in Fairfield County, rejoice — a new restaurant that promises bold flavors of scratch-made Mexican classics opened this week.  Bluebird Taqueria, located at 21 Glenville St. in Greenwich's Glenville Shopping Center, opened Monday, Dec. 9, and promises to serve a menu packed with fresh, handmade dishes. The restaurant is the latest venture from Greenwich native Mike Pietrafeso, known for local favorites such as Ada’s Kitchen + Coffee in Riverside and Roost Kitchen + Coffee in Cos Cob and Darien. With nearly a decade since his last new concept, Pietrafeso says he’s excited t…
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…
Arrest Made In Stamford Hit-Run That Killed Local Woman Arrest Made In Stamford Hit-Run That Killed Local Woman
Arrest Made In Stamford Hit-Run That Killed Local Woman A Fairfield County man has been charged in a hit-run crash last year that killed a 74-year-old woman. The crash occurred in Stamford around 6:15 a.m., Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2023, on West Main St., near the junction with Alvord Lane. Stamford Police Sgt. Jeffrey Booth said at the time of the crash, Marie Jean-Charles, a 74-year-old Stamford resident, was crossing West Main Street from north to south.  She was struck in the eastbound travel lanes by a vehicle traveling at what is believed to be a high rate of speed, Booth said. Jean-Charles was pronounced dead at the scene. …
Greenwich Police Nab Violent Kidnapper Who Fled From Westchester County, Cops Say Greenwich Police Nab Violent Kidnapper Who Fled From Westchester County, Cops Say
Greenwich Police Nab Violent Kidnapper Who Fled From Westchester County, Cops Say Police in Fairfield County nabbed a violent kidnapper who fled from Westchester County after committing the alleged crime. The incident took place in Greenwich early Thursday, Sept. 21. According to Lt. Patrick Smyth, of the Greenwich Police, the department was notified by authorities in Westchester that police pursued a suspected wanted in a kidnapping and assault with a gun in Rye and had crossed state lines into the Town of Greenwich.  The suspect, identified as Daniel Patrick Twomey, age 39, of Lodi, New Jersey, was believed to be armed and dangerous, Smyth said. Greenw…
Flowers Everywhere: Greenwich Non-Profit Holds Annual Fundraising Event Flowers Everywhere: Greenwich Non-Profit Holds Annual Fundraising Event
Flowers Everywhere: Greenwich Non-Profit Holds Annual Fundraising Event It's May and time for flowers everywhere to well, make you smile. It's also time for the Greenwich annual market sponsored by the Greenwich Botanical Center, a non-profit that provides outreach programs to the community. The market, held on Saturday, May 6 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the center located at 130 Bible St., Cos Cob, features a variety of vendors offering everything from native plants to horticultural accessories to organic food products.  The organizers invite visitors to have a picnic ( you can get food from the food truck) on the grounds, shop till you drop, and make a dif…
Fairfield County Bank Robbery Suspect Surrenders To Police Fairfield County Bank Robbery Suspect Surrenders To Police
Fairfield County Bank Robbery Suspect Surrenders To Police A man wanted for the robbery of a Fairfield County bank turned himself in to police one day after his wanted photo was plastered everywhere by the media. Joseph Heffner, aka “JC”, age 42, of Greenwich, surrendered to Greenwich Police at 11 am Thursday, June 2, after learning that there was a warrant for his arrest. On the morning of Wednesday, May 11, Heffner allegedly entered the M&T Bank in Cos Cob and demanded money, Capt. Mark Zuccerella said.  No weapon was displayed, and he made off with less than $5,000, Zuccerella added. See Related Story: Suspect Identifi…
Know Him? Suspect At Large After Bank Robbery In Fairfield County Know Him? Suspect At Large After Bank Robbery In Fairfield County
Know Him? Suspect At Large After Bank Robbery In Fairfield County The search is on for a bank robber who hit a bank in Fairfield County. At around 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 11, the man walked into the M&T Bank on East Putnam Avenue in Cos Cob and demanded cash, Greenwich Police said. He was given an undisclosed amount of money before fleeing the scene. The suspect is described as a man standing 5-feet-10-inches tall, weighing approximately 175 pounds. Surveillance footage showed him wearing a dark hoodie, sunglasses, and a face mask. He also had on dark pants, possibly with paint on them. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Greenwich Polic…
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…
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…
Two Winning $100K Lottery Tickets Sold To Fairfield County Residents Two Winning $100K Lottery Tickets Sold To Fairfield County Residents
Two Winning $100K Lottery Tickets Sold To Fairfield County Residents A pair of winning $100,000 CT Lottery tickets were cashed in by Fairfield County residents playing the same game on the same day. On Wednesday, Oct. 20, Norwalk resident Mark Haywood cashed in a "CASH5" ticket that was sold at the Warehouse Wine and Spirits store on West Avenue in Stamford. Later that day, Stratford resident David Pavlucik also cashed in a "CASH5" ticket worth $100,010 that was sold in New Haven County at the KS Mart on Naugatuck Avenue in Milford. According to CT Lottery, “when a winning scratch ticket is validated through a Lottery Retailer's terminal, the remaining numb…
Fire At Fairfield County Home Causes 'Significant' Damage Fire At Fairfield County Home Causes 'Significant' Damage
Fire At Fairfield County Home Causes 'Significant' Damage Multiple fire crews worked to extinguish a large fire that significantly damaged an unoccupied Fairfield County home. Authorities received a report of heavy smoke and a possible large open burn at a home in Stamford at about 7 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 2, according to the Stamford Fire Department. The fire was reported in the area of 579 Erskine Road. Fire officials said Long Ridge Fire Department arrived first and found flames visible from the attic and roof of the residence.  A number of Stamford engine and ladder companies responded from the Long Ridge Fire Department, Stamford Fire …
Fairfield County Man Wins $50,000 In CT State Lottery Fairfield County Man Wins $50,000 In CT State Lottery
Fairfield County Man Wins $50,000 In CT State Lottery Show her the money! A woman visiting Connecticut is feeling lucky after cashing in a winning CT Lottery ticket worth $50,000 this week. On Wednesday, Sept. 15, Ariana Llanos Rojas, a Lake Worth, Florida resident, cashed in a winning "Super Cashword 22" ticket that was sold at the A&J Mini Mart on East Main Street in Stamford. The following day, a second $50,000 CT Lottery ticket was cashed in as a Stamford resident saw the balls bounce his way in POWERBALL. On Thursday, Sept. 16, Stamford resident Antonio Rivera also cashed in a winning $50,000 ticket that was sold at the Wash Works l…
Fairfield County Man Busted Selling Large Amounts Of Xanax Purchased On Internet, Police Say Fairfield County Man Busted Selling Large Amounts Of Xanax Purchased On Internet, Police Say
Fairfield County Man Busted Selling Large Amounts Of Xanax Purchased On Internet, Police Say A Fairfield County man has allegedly been busted with a large amount of Xanax that was purchased through the internet.  Stephen Bridge, age 32, of Cos Cob, was arrested on Monday, Feb. 8, on a warrant for an incident that took place on Tuesday, Jan. 19, said Greenwich Police Captain Mark E. Zuccerella.  The investigation into Bridge began when the Greenwich Police Narcotics Section conducted an investigation that he was selling Xanax pills within the town, Zuccerella said. The investigation found that Bridge, was allegedly procuring large amounts of Xanax through the interne…
Speeding Driver Runs Three Red Lights, Reaches Dangerous Speeds In Fairfield County, Police Say Speeding Driver Runs Three Red Lights, Reaches Dangerous Speeds In Fairfield County, Police Say
Speeding Driver Runs Three Red Lights, Reaches Dangerous Speeds In Fairfield County, Police Say A driver was charged with multiple offenses after running three red lights and reaching "dangerous speeds," in his efforts to elude police. Asaiah John Ford, 18, of East Haven, was arrested on Thursday, Dec. 31, after he was spotted running a red light on Orchard Street at Post Road around 1:40 a.m., in Cos Cob, said Greenwich Police Captain Mark E. Zuccerella. The incident began when officers attempted to pull over a Ford Fiesta driven by Ford after he ran a light and then sped off, running three additional lights and reaching dangerous speeds in his effort to get away, Zuccerella said. D…
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…
Man, 60, Killed When Motorcycle Crashes Into Road Sign In Ridgefield Man, 60, Killed When Motorcycle Crashes Into Road Sign In Ridgefield
Man, 60, Killed When Motorcycle Crashes Into Road Sign In Ridgefield A 60-year-old man was killed in a single-vehicle crash in Northern Fairfield County. The crash happened just after 11 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 1 on a stretch of Route 35 in Ridgefield, police said. The victim, identified as John Lienhardt, 60, of Cos Cob, was traveling eastbound when his motorcycle went off the roadway, striking a road sign, Ridgefield Police said. He was then treated at the scene and transported to the Danbury Hospital where he later succumbed to his injuries.  The investigation is ongoing. 
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…
Teen Pulled Over For Broken Tail Light Caught With Pistol Stolen Out Of Cos Cob, Police Say Teen Pulled Over For Broken Tail Light Caught With Pistol Stolen Out Of Cos Cob, Police Say
Teen Pulled Over For Broken Tail Light Caught With Pistol Stolen Out Of Cos Cob, Police Say A teenager was busted with a stolen weapon and drugs after being surveilled by police investigators who were observing suspected gang members in Fairfield County. Investigators of the Bridgeport Police Department Gang Task Force set up surveillance late on Wednesday, July 22 on East Main Street, where there were known gang members congregating behind the Deli Market. It is alleged that the department received reports that some of the congregants were seen displaying firearms and selling drugs in the area. While monitoring the area, police said the investigators observed Bridgeport resident…
Woman Accused Of Biting Victim During Greenwich Assault, Police Say Woman Accused Of Biting Victim During Greenwich Assault, Police Say
Woman Accused Of Biting Victim During Greenwich Assault, Police Say A Fairfield County woman was arrested after allegedly biting another person during a fight. Valerie Ospina, 19, of the Cos Cob area of Greenwich, was arrested on Sunday, March 29 by Greenwich Police, following the incident, said the Greenwich Police. According to police, they responded to a home after receiving a 911 hang-up call and found that Ospina had allegedly bit the hand of a victim during a physical fight and that the victim sustained an injury as a result. Ospina was charged with assault and disorderly conduct and released after posting a $1,000 bond. She is scheduled to appear in…
ID Released For 27-Year-Old Killed In Route 1 Crash ID Released For 27-Year-Old Killed In Route 1 Crash
ID Released For 27-Year-Old Killed In Route 1 Crash The identity has been released for the person killed in a single-vehicle crash after hitting a tree and utility wires, before slamming into a building. The crash took place around 10:18 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 6, on Post Road (Route 1) with the intersection with Cross Lane in Cos Cob, according to Greenwich Police. The vehicle, a 2008 Ford Taurus, had been traveling east when it left the roadway and struck a tree and utility wires before it ended up colliding with the commercial building located at 121 Post Road, police said. The driver of the Taurus, now identified as Andrew Miller, 27,…
Man Killed After Hitting Tree, Building In Cos Cob Man Killed After Hitting Tree, Building In Cos Cob
Man Killed After Hitting Tree, Building In Cos Cob One person was killed in a single-vehicle crash after hitting a tree and utility wires, before slamming into a building overnight in Fairfield County. The crash took place around 10:18 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 6, on Post Road with the intersection with Cross Lane in Cos Cob, said the Greenwich Police. According to police, the vehicle had been traveling east when it left the roadway to the right hit a tree and utility wires before it ended up colliding with the commercial building located at 121 Post Road.  The driver of the vehicle sustained significant injuries and after being&…
Woman Driving Drunk Leaves Scene Of Crash With Three Kids In Car, Greenwich Police Say Woman Driving Drunk Leaves Scene Of Crash With Three Kids In Car, Greenwich Police Say
Woman Driving Drunk Leaves Scene Of Crash With Three Kids In Car, Greenwich Police Say A woman suspected of driving drunk and leaving the scene of a crash with three children in the car is facing a host of charges, according to police. Greenwich Police say they were dispatched to the area of Valley Road and Gregory Road in Cos Cob on a report of a motor vehicle accident on Saturday, Oct. 19 around 10:50 p.m. Upon arrival, officers allegedly located a vehicle with no driver in sight. After checking the area, it was determined that the operator had left the scene of the crash with three children, police say. While talking with the driver, identified as Nina Castellana, 30, of …
Parents, Students Protest Firing Of Staples HS Outreach Counselor Parents, Students Protest Firing Of Staples HS Outreach Counselor
Parents, Students Protest Firing Of Staples HS Outreach Counselor The Westport community is rallying in support around Ed Milton, a popular student outreach coordinator at Staples High School who was unexpectedly fired earlier this year. Parents and students alike came together to express their displeasure over Milton’s firing at the Board of Education meeting on Monday, Oct. 7. Milton was a former employee of the town’s Department of Human Services for Staples students and was involved with the school’s Teen Awareness Group. He was hired in 2016, and no reasoning has been provided by school officials for his firing. Before becoming the student outreach …
Homeowner Confronts Suspects During Attempted Burglary In Cos Cob, Police Say Homeowner Confronts Suspects During Attempted Burglary In Cos Cob, Police Say
Homeowner Confronts Suspects During Attempted Burglary In Cos Cob, Police Say Two men were nabbed by Greenwich Police after they allegedly attempted to break into a Cos Cob home, only to be confronted by the homeowner. Jacob Rivera, 26, and Nafi Rodriguez, 23, both of the Bronx, were arrested on Tuesday, Oct. 1, after they  “were confronted by the homeowner when they attempted to force entry through a rear door," Greenwich Police said. Both men fled,  but were located about a mile away, police added. The duo was charged with criminal trespass, possession of burglary tools, criminal attempt at burglary and conspiracy to commit burglary. Bail was set at $5,…
Cos Cob Man Chokes, Punches Victim In Greenwich, Police Say Cos Cob Man Chokes, Punches Victim In Greenwich, Police Say
Cos Cob Man Chokes, Punches Victim In Greenwich, Police Say A man from Cos Cob has been charged with assault after police say he choked and punched a victim in Greenwich. Greenwich Police say they responded to Greenwich Hospital on a report of an assault around 12:45 p.m. on Monday, July 15. Further investigation revealed that the incident occurred at a residence on Harbor Drive, police say. The suspect, identified as 46-year-old Patrick Bria of Cos Cob, choked the victim around the neck area and punched him numerous times in the chest, causing the victim to sustain neck, back and chest bruises, according to police. Bria was arrested and charged wi…
Report Of Stumbling Pedestrian Leads To Arrest Of Cos Cob Man With Active Warrant, Police Say Report Of Stumbling Pedestrian Leads To Arrest Of Cos Cob Man With Active Warrant, Police Say
Report Of Stumbling Pedestrian Leads To Arrest Of Cos Cob Man With Active Warrant, Police Say A Cos Cob man with an active warrant is facing charges after he was reported for stumbling and potential public intoxication, police say. Greenwich Police say they responded to the area of 1207 E. Putnam Avenue on Monday, June 17 around 12:45 a.m. on a report of a pedestrian that was stumbling and potentially intoxicated. Further investigation revealed that there was an active arrest warrant for the pedestrian, who was identified as Martin Marusak, 47, of Cos Cob. Marusak was arrested and faces the charges listed on his warrant, which include: Violation of protective order (two counts) S…
Stamford Man Charged With Burglarizing Businesses In Cos Cob Stamford Man Charged With Burglarizing Businesses In Cos Cob
Stamford Man Charged With Burglarizing Businesses In Cos Cob A 25-year-old man wanted in Greenwich for an alleged burglary was nabbed while a prisoner with the Stamford Police Department. Jimil Gaskins, 24, of Washington Boulevard, Stamford, was picked up by Greenwich Police on a warrant following an investigation into a commercial burglary at a business in Cos Cob on Jan. 28, Slusarz said. He was arrested on Tuesday, May 28, at the Stamford Police Department, and charged with one count of burglary. Gaskins is being held on $50,000 bond, which he was unable to make. He is scheduled to appear in court on June 11. 
Man Damages Door In Cos Cob Dispute, Police Say Man Damages Door In Cos Cob Dispute, Police Say
Man Damages Door In Cos Cob Dispute, Police Say A man is facing charges after police say he damaged a door during a dispute in Cos Cob. Greenwich Police say they responded to a Cos Cob residence on a report of a disorderly subject on Thursday, May 16. Further investigation revealed that Sami Krasniqi, 49, of Cos Cob was involved in a verbal dispute with the victim and damaged a door. Krasniqi was arrested and charged with disorderly conduct. He was released on a promise to appear and was scheduled to return to court on Friday, May 17.
21-Year-Old Charged In Connection To 2017 Heroin Overdose Death In Cos Cob 21-Year-Old Charged In Connection To 2017 Heroin Overdose Death In Cos Cob
21-Year-Old Charged In Connection To 2017 Heroin Overdose Death In Cos Cob Police have arrested a 21-year-old man in connection to a 2017 overdose death in Greenwich. Greenwich Police received a call in regards to an unresponsive person at a Cos Cob residence on October 27, 2017. Police arrived and found a deceased male in one of the home’s bathrooms. Initial on-scene investigations led to the belief that the death was caused by a narcotics overdose. The Connecticut Office of the Chief Medical Examiner later confirmed that the victim died from an overdose of heroin. Investigators from the Narcotics section were able to retrieve information that led to the identif…
Cos Cob Woman Nabbed For DUI After Running Stop Sign, Police Say Cos Cob Woman Nabbed For DUI After Running Stop Sign, Police Say
Cos Cob Woman Nabbed For DUI After Running Stop Sign, Police Say A 32-year-old Cos Cob woman was arrested for alleged DUI after police spotted her running a stop sign. Michelle Dupuis was arrested Sunday after being stopped on West Putnam Avenue in the area of Oak Ridge Street when she ran a stop sign and then made a wide turn, said the Greenwich Police. After pulling over her vehicle, the officer reported smelling the odor of alcohol and Dupuis was asked to submit to a series of field sobriety test, which she reportedly failed, police said. A search of the vehicle turned up five white pills, later determined to be a schedule 2 controlled substance, pol…