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Real Estate
Inside Stonehaven — $19M Greenwich Mansion With Spa, Wine Lounge, 2-Mile Private Trail
A newly listed $19 million estate in the prestigious Conyers Farm Association named Stonehaven is turning heads after recently being listed for sale. Spanning 18.43 acres of wooded seclusion, the property combines modern luxury with timeless design, offering everything from resort-style amenities to grand-scale entertaining spaces. Stonehaven is a 14,000-square-foot home on an 18-acre property in Greenwich. Sotheby's International Realty The half-timbered Tudor manor, accessed by a long, gated driveway, features six bedrooms and nine full and four half bathrooms across f…
Business
CT's Newest Jersey Mike's Supporting High School With Special Fundraiser
A new sandwich shop in Vernon will use its grand opening to help out the town's high school. Jersey Mike’s Subs will open its new location on Wednesday, Jan. 29, the company said in a news release. The restaurant will be at 35 Talcottville Road in the Tri-City Plaza shopping center. Vernon native Cody Martins said he's "beyond excited" to own and operate the shop. "I started at Jersey Mike's ten years ago as a crew member and, with the incredible support of our CEO Peter Cancro, I have worked my way up to opening my own business," said Martins. "I look forward to not only se…
Politics
Caroline Kennedy Calls RFK Jr. ‘Predator,’ Urges Senate To Reject Trump Nominee
Caroline Kennedy, the sole surviving child of President John F. Kennedy, has delivered a scathing critique of her cousin, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., just as he is about to testify before the Senate in a confirmation hearing following his appointment by President Trump as health secretary. “I have known Bobby my whole life,” Caroline Kennedy, age 67, wrote in a letter to senators. “It’s no surprise that he keeps birds of prey as pets because he himself is a predator.” She criticized his promotion of vaccine misinformation, attributing the 2019 measles outbreak in American Samoa to his anti-vacci…
Business
Family-Owned Chain Crafting Handspun Milkshakes To Open First CT Shop
A family-owned business specializing in handspun milkshakes and premium chocolates for more than 110 years is expanding to Connecticut. MilkShake Factory will open a location in Stamford in "the second half of fall 2025," a company spokesperson told the Daily Voice on Tuesday, Jan. 28. The shop in High Ridge Center will take over the 1,139-square-foot space formerly occupied by Cold Stone Creamery. The dessert chain is known for its indulgent milkshakes and artisanal chocolates. It was founded in 1914 when two Greek immigrants named Charlie and Orania Sarandou …
News
Trump Clears Air On Mystery Drones In CT Skies: 'Not The Enemy'
After months of speculation and sky-high conspiracy theories, the mystery around those mysterious drones has finally been grounded. Sort of. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt relayed a message “directly” from President Donald Trump during her first press briefing on Tuesday, Jan. 28, addressing the drones that have been seen over the tri-state since late last year. “After research and study, the drones that were flying over New Jersey in large numbers were authorized by the FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) for research and various other reasons,” Leavitt quoted Trump as sayi…
Lifestyle
PETA Proposes Groundhog Day ‘Weather Reveal’ Cake To Retire Punxsutawney Phil, Club Responds
Punxsutawney Phil may soon be out of a job—if PETA has its way. The animal rights organization sent a letter on Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2025, urging the Punxsutawney Groundhog Club to retire its famed groundhog to a sanctuary and replace him with a vegan “Weather Reveal” cake. The cake would reveal either blue or pink filling, signifying six more weeks of winter or an early spring, respectively, PETA suggested. PETA President Ingrid Newkirk stated, “Groundhogs are shy prey animals who avoid humans, yet Phil is annually subjected to flashing lights, loud crowds, and captivity that goes against all …
Lifestyle
Taylor Swift's Financial 'Strategic Genius' Examined In New Harvard Business Review Book
Taylor Swift created a huge economic impact with her record-breaking Eras Tour and a new book from Harvard Business Review will look at the pop star's financially savvy vision. "There’s Nothing Like This: The Strategic Genius of Taylor Swift" will be released on Tuesday, Apr. 8, the Harvard Business Review announced on Tuesday, Jan. 28. It was written by senior editor Kevin Evers, the author of several bestsellers, including books on digital disruption and marketing. The Eras Tour grossed more than $2 billion and generated a $10 billion economic impact on local economies, acc…
Business
This Spicy, Yet Tropical Seasoning Is 2025's Biggest Flavor, McCormick Says
A South American pepper known for fruity and tropical notes with moderate heat is one spice company's top flavor for 2025. McCormick named aji amarillo as its 2025 Flavor of the Year, the company said in a news release on Tuesday, Jan. 28. The announcement marks the 25th anniversary of the Hunt Valley, Maryland, company's annual Flavor Forecast, a global culinary report that has shaped food trends for decades. Aji amarillo, which translates to "yellow chile pepper," is popular in many dishes from Peru and grows primarily in South America. The vibrant pepper matures into …
News
Rare Strain Of Bird Flu Discovered As Egg Prices Soar, Hundreds Of Thousands Of Fowls Killed
The detection of a different more rare strain of avian influenza is raising alarm as record egg prices soar to new highs. A farm in California where the new H5N9 strain was detected had to kill 119,000 birds after the more common H5N1 strain had been detected earlier. In New York, a farm on Long Island culled 100,000 ducks after a bird flu outbreak. “Whether this novel H5N9 virus will cause human infections from its avian host and become a pandemic subtype is not known yet,” the US National Library of Medicine said. “It is therefore imperative to assess the risk of emergence of t…
Business
Wegmans Chicken Nuggets May Contain Bone Fragments
A public health alert has been issued by the US Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) for frozen, fully cooked Wegmans chicken nuggets that may be contaminated with bone fragments. Consumers are urged not to eat this product. While no recall has been requested since the product is no longer available for purchase, FSIS is concerned that packages may still be in consumers’ freezers. Details of the Product: Brand: Wegmans FAMILY PACK FULLY COOKED Breaded Chicken Breast with Rib Meat Click here to view product lebel Size: 46-ounce plastic packages Best …
Business
Arabica Coffee Prices Spike Amid Colombia-US Tariff Dustup
Prices of Arabica coffee hit record highs in the aftermath of threats of tariffs by both the United States and Colombia after a dispute involving migrant deportation flights. Arabica futures hit a record of $3.56 in the Intercontinental Exchange on Monday, Jan. 27, a day after the back-and-forth dustup a day earlier, according to The Wall Street Journal. The previous record of $3.48 was recorded in early December. The US imports about 30 percent of its coffee from Colombia. Colombia agreed to accept the flights after earlier turning back two planes. This prompted President Donald Trump to…
News
Flu Cases, Related ER Visits On Rise Nationwide
Flu activity remains high and is increasing across many parts of the country. For the week ending Saturday, Jan. 18, 25 percent of tests returned positive for flu, up from 19 percent the previous week, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). More than five percent of emergency-room visits were flu-related, with notable increases among infants, older children, and teens, nearing pre-holiday surge levels. "The country is still experiencing elevated influenza activity and that is expected to continue for several more weeks," the CDC said. Elev…
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