CT Father Of 4, Biz Owner Remembered After Cancer Death:  'Caring, Charismatic Man' CT Father Of 4, Biz Owner Remembered After Cancer Death:  'Caring, Charismatic Man' CT Father Of 4, Biz Owner Remembered After Cancer Death:  'Caring, Charismatic Man'
CT Father Of 4, Biz Owner Remembered After Cancer Death: 'Caring, Charismatic Man' A father of four who built a life around family, friends and cars has died after a years-long battle with pancreatic cancer. Now, loved ones are rallying to support his family and preserve the auto body shop he built. Rory O. Amaya, of Norwalk, died on Sept. 11 after a years-long battle with pancreatic cancer, according to his obituary. He was 55 and leaves behind his four children and longtime partner. Family and friends were invited to gather in his memory Saturday, Sept. 26. Born in Caracas, Venezuela, Amaya grew up in Queens and Stamford. His love of cars became his work when he opened …

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Hartford Deputy Chief Dies After Cancer Battle The Hartford Police Department is mourning the loss of one of its own. Deputy Chief Jason Lee has died after a battle with cancer, his department said Sunday, Sept. 27. Lee graduated with Hartford Police Academy Class 2005-1 and went on to serve in Patrol, the Safe City Initiative alongside Connecticut State Police, the Southwest Conditions Unit, and the Crime Scene Division. After being promoted to sergeant, Lee remained in the Crime Scene Division and later served there as a lieutenant, police said. While serving as a lieutenant, Lee also worked as chief of staff for then-Chief Jaso…
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CT Man Sentenced For Shooting Into Occupied Homes Of Former High School Classmates A Connecticut man will serve more than a decade in prison for firing into the occupied homes of two women he knew from high school. Gregory McHugh, 42, of Guilford, fired eight rounds into one home on Dec. 21, 2022, and four rounds into another on Oct. 24, 2023, prosecutors said.  Both homes were in Guilford. The women had attended Guilford High School with him. Judge David L. Zagaja sentenced McHugh to 24 years in prison, suspended after 12 years served, followed by five years of probation, according to New Haven Judicial District State’s Attorney John P. Doyle Jr. An arrest warrant…
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CT Man Charged After Shooting Bear That Killed His Chickens A Connecticut homeowner has been charged after he said he shot and killed a black bear that broke into an enclosure and killed some of his chickens, state environmental police said.  Michael Gero, 39, called the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection on Friday night, Sept. 25, to report the shooting. Investigators said he saw the bear eating a chicken in his yard before he fired. Gero also told them he believed the bear had killed his goats the month before, according to DEEP.  Police charged Gero with illegally taking a black bear.  Connecti…
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CT Motorcyclist Airlifted After Near-Fatal Crash Faces 6 Charges Months Later A Connecticut man who was airlifted to a hospital for emergency care following an April crash has now been accused of leading police in a pursuit before the near-fatal wreck, officials said.  Jonathan Charron, 39, of Plainfield, turned himself in Monday morning, Sept. 28, and is facing six charges. They stem from an April 17 crash near Plainfield Pike and New Road. Plainfield police have not provided many details on the alleged chase, but they previously said Charron crashed his Harley-Davidson motorcycle around 9:39 p.m., when he was rushed to an area hospital, then airlifte…

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Nor'easter Uncovers Possible 19th-Century Shipwreck Off New England Coast A powerful nor'easter uncovered what's believed to be a large piece of a ship that wrecked more than 140 years ago. The storm exposed wooden wreckage along the south shore of Nantucket, Massachusetts, on Saturday, Sept. 26. The remains are believed to be from the Warren Sawyer, a three-masted wooden schooner that sank off the island's coast in December 1884. The discovery was first reported by the Nantucket Current on Saturday, Sept. 26. Jason Graziadei, the newspaper's editor-in-chief, spotted the large wooden beams held together by iron fastenings near Miacomet Beach. …

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Billy Joel Motorcycle Auction Details Announced — More Than 70 Bikes For Sale Billy Joel Motorcycle Auction Details Announced — More Than 70 Bikes For Sale Billy Joel Motorcycle Auction Details Announced — More Than 70 Bikes For Sale
Billy Joel Motorcycle Auction Details Announced — More Than 70 Bikes For Sale Billy Joel has released the details of his long-awaited motorcycle auction. The 77-year-old Piano Man will auction off his collection Friday, Nov. 20 and Saturday, Nov. 21 at the Javits Center in Manhattan, auctioneer Gooding Christie’s announced Monday, Sept. 28. More than 70 of Joel’s bikes from his extensive collection will be available to the highest bidders, Gooding Christie’s said. All lots will be sold without reserve. “I've always been drawn to bikes built by people who cared about getting every detail right,” Joel said in a press release. “I've loved building this collection. Now …

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Popeyes Launches New Sandwich With Special Twist Inspired By Fans Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen is combining two of its signature menu items in a new sandwich with a sweet twist. The chain announced the new Honey Chicken Biscuit in a news release on Monday, Sept. 28. The sandwich is available nationwide at participating restaurants. The $5 sandwich features Popeyes chicken served on a larger version of the chain's buttermilk biscuit with two packets of honey sauce. "At Popeyes, quality and bold flavor guide everything we do, and we're always looking for new ways to bring our most iconic items together," said chief marketing officer Matt Rubin. "The Honey Chi…

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Popeyes Launches New Sandwich With Special Twist Inspired By Fans Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen is combining two of its signature menu items in a new sandwich with a sweet twist. The chain announced the new Honey Chicken Biscuit in a news release on Monday, Sept. 28. The sandwich is available nationwide at participating restaurants. The $5 sandwich features Popeyes chicken served on a larger version of the chain's buttermilk biscuit with two packets of honey sauce. "At Popeyes, quality and bold flavor guide everything we do, and we're always looking for new ways to bring our most iconic items together," said chief marketing officer Matt Rubin. "The Honey Chi…

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Rod Stewart Says Upcoming Tour Will Be His Last: Dates, Sites For 'Final Farewell' Rod Stewart Says Upcoming Tour Will Be His Last: Dates, Sites For 'Final Farewell' Rod Stewart Says Upcoming Tour Will Be His Last: Dates, Sites For 'Final Farewell'
Rod Stewart Says Upcoming Tour Will Be His Last: Dates, Sites For 'Final Farewell' A rock icon has signaled a major change ahead, shifting his focus to plans for 2027. Sir Rod Stewart announced Monday, Sept. 28, that his upcoming “The Final Encore Tour” will be his last tour. The 81-year-old singer shared the news in a video posted on social media. “Ladies and gentlemen, after much deliberation and sadness, I have to announce that next year will be my last tour forever, ever,” Stewart said in the video. “I'm not retiring, but this will be my last tour.” That wording leaves open the possibility of future one-off appearances or non-rock projects. The 29-date itinerary inc…