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Popular Italian Restaurant Prepares To Close: 'We Have Loved Serving You' Popular Italian Restaurant Prepares To Close: 'We Have Loved Serving You'
Popular Italian Restaurant Prepares To Close: 'We Have Loved Serving You' The time has come.  Avanti Restaurant, a popular Italian Restaurant at 34 River Road in Meriden, will close its doors for good after service on Thursday, Oct. 31, after 17 years in business. The owners — brothers Dominic and Joe Futia — announced their decision last month because they wanted to give customers time to use their gift cards or order their favorite item on the menu before it's too late.  It is with great sadness we announce that we will be closing our doors on October 31st 2024 due to the sale of the... Posted by Avanti Restaurant on Tuesday, September 3…

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by Josh Lanier
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Popular Restaurant Shuts Its Doors After 7 Years: 'It's Been A Pleasure Serving You' Popular Restaurant Shuts Its Doors After 7 Years: 'It's Been A Pleasure Serving You'
Popular Restaurant Shuts Its Doors After 7 Years: 'It's Been A Pleasure Serving You' A popular American gastropub in Connecticut has closed its doors for good after seven years in business in Fairfield County.  Owners of Prime Pub in Danbury announced in a Facebook post that it had shuttered earlier this month. Prime Pub's Tolland County location in Somers remains open. To our valued guests and community, we regret to inform you that Prime Pub in Danbury will be closing its doors, with our final day of service on Sunday, October 20th. We want to express our deepest gratitude for your support and patronage over the years. It has been a pleasure serving you, and we …

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by Josh Lanier
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CT-Based Pepperidge Farm Unveils New Name For Popular Goldfish Crackers: Here's What, Why CT-Based Pepperidge Farm Unveils New Name For Popular Goldfish Crackers: Here's What, Why
Ct-based Pepperidge Farm Unveils New Name For Popular Goldfish Crackers: Here's What, Why One of America's favorite snacks has just gotten a more upscale rebranding. Goldfish, the popular cheddar-flavored catch launched in 1962 and known for a special appeal to kids, now has a new name. For a limited time, at least. And there's nothing fishy about why it's made the change. To try to get more adults to reel in the product. Out from the familiar orange-and-white packaging is the iconic "Goldfish Baked Snack Crackers" name, and in is this: "Chilean Sea Bass Baked Snack Crackers." It's a big switch, but the crackers are made with the same ingredients, says Connecticut-based p…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Jimmy John's Introduces Dill-licious New 'Picklewich' Jimmy John's Introduces Dill-licious New 'Picklewich'
Jimmy John's Introduces Dill-licious New 'Picklewich' There will be no "hold the pickles" allowed on these two new sandwiches from Jimmy John's. These are for the dill-heads out there.  The nationwide sandwich franchise announced this week it would launch the "Picklewich," a sandwich with a giant kosher dill pickle  in place of the buns on Monday, Oct. 28, the company said in a news release.  The Picklewich comes in two varieties.  The Vito Picklewich includes salami and capicola with provolone cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, oil, and vinegar surrounded by a gigantic pickle.  The Turkey Picklewich with Pi…

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by Josh Lanier
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Denny's To Close 150 Restaurants Denny's To Close 150 Restaurants
Denny's To Close 150 Restaurants Restaurant chain Denny's plans to shut down as many as 150 of its locations. The company said half of the underperforming outlets will close by the end of the calendar year and the others will go out of business in 2025. Specific restaurants slated for closure have not yet been announced. In announcing the move, Denny's said customers have been ordering from restaurants less often. In addition to the closures, Denny’s will trim the number of items on its menu from 97 to 46 and no longer require outlets to be open 24/7, according to a CNN report. Founded in 1954 in California as Dann…

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by Joe Lombardi
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New Update: Naugatuck Restaurant Reveals Exact Closing Date New Update: Naugatuck Restaurant Reveals Exact Closing Date
New Update: Naugatuck Restaurant Reveals Exact Closing Date Weeks after announcing its upcoming closure, a Connecticut restaurant has revealed when its last night in business will be.  After a decade in business, New Haven County's 66 Church in Naugatuck has revealed that it will be closing for good on Tuesday, Oct. 29.  The restaurant, located at  66 Church St., originally opened in 2015 and originally announced its closure on Tuesday, Oct. 8.  Earlier Report - Naugatuck's 66 Church Announces Closure Now that it has specified its last night, the owners have also revealed how they will mark the occasion. Before the ea…

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by Ben Crnic
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'New Chapter': Popular Pizzeria That Closed Last Year Coming Back In New Town 'New Chapter': Popular Pizzeria That Closed Last Year Coming Back In New Town
'New Chapter': Popular Pizzeria That Closed Last Year Coming Back In New Town A beloved pizzeria that closed last year after 76 years in business announced it's reopening in a new town. Salerno's Apizza called Stratford home for decades, but in a Facebook post, owner Carlo Salerno said he is finalizing negotiations to open a new storefront in Shelton. He can't say exactly where it will be.  While we can’t reveal the exact location just yet as we are still negotiating on the exact location, we promise it’s coming soon! Once everything is confirmed, you’ll be the first to know! And… from the bottom of our hearts, thank you for your incredible p…

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by Josh Lanier
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Buybuy Baby Closing CT Store Buybuy Baby Closing CT Store
Buybuy Baby Closing CT Store Buybuy Baby is closing all of its physical stores as the company transitions to a digital-first approach, according to a statement on its website. Last summer, the company announced it would be closing all stores amid parent company Bed Bath & Beyond's bankruptcy liquidation. Months later, some stores reopened under a new parent company. But, those stores will be closing, again. They are located at: CONNECTICUT 1433 New Britain Ave., West Hartford DELAWARE 501 W Main St., Christiana MASSACHUSETTS 160 Granite St., Braintree MARYLAND 1683 Rockville Pike, Rockville NEW JERSEY …

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by Cecilia Levine
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Frozen Waffle Listeria Recall Expands To 14+ Grocery Store Brands Frozen Waffle Listeria Recall Expands To 14+ Grocery Store Brands
Frozen Waffle Listeria Recall Expands To 14+ Grocery Store Brands A massive voluntary recall has been issued for frozen waffles sold by over 14 different grocery store chains nationwide due to the potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes, TreeHouse Foods, Inc. announced on Friday, Oct. 18. Over 500 varieties of frozen waffles manufactured by TreeHouse Foods and sold with the branding of major retailers such as Walmart's Great Value and Target's Good & Gather have been recalled because of possible Listeria.  As stated in the release: "Listeria monocytogenes is an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections …

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by Jillian Pikora
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Fire Pits Sold At Retailers Nationwide Recalled After Multiple Burn Injuries Reported Fire Pits Sold At Retailers Nationwide Recalled After Multiple Burn Injuries Reported
Fire Pits Sold At Retailers Nationwide Recalled After Multiple Burn Injuries Reported Nearly 90,000 popular fire pits sold at major retailers nationwide are subject to a federal recall due to concerns about flames escaping from their containers and causing critical injuries. Homeowners have been advised to stop using several Colsen-branded fire pits after receiving multiple reports of serious burn injuries suffered by users, according to the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). "Alcohol flames can be invisible and lead to flame jetting when refilling the fire pit reservoir," a CPSC notice states.  "Flame jetting is a serious event that can occur while pouring …

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by Zak Failla
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New CT Eatery Enjoying Success Months After Opening New CT Eatery Enjoying Success Months After Opening
New CT Eatery Enjoying Success Months After Opening Mere months after opening its doors, a new restaurant in Connecticut is already a hit with sushi and ramen lovers.  Since opening in mid-July, Tomo 202, located in the Fairfield County town of Brookfield at 806 Federal Rd., has received plenty of praise for its fresh sushi rolls, ramen, and boba tea.  The eatery is the sister restaurant to Tomo 68 in Naugatuck, Ramen & Bao in Oxford, and Ji Bei Chuan in Orange, all in New Haven County.  Those who stop by the new location can indulge in delicious sushi rolls, sashimi, and tempura, as well as ramen, dumplings, oysters…

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by Ben Crnic
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Tavern To Close Location In CT After 30 Years: Here's When Tavern To Close Location In CT After 30 Years: Here's When
Tavern To Close Location In CT After 30 Years: Here's When An Italian restaurant chain that has been around for three decades has announced when one of its Connecticut locations will close.  First & Last Tavern will serve its last meals at its location in the Hartford County town of Avon at 26 West Main St. (Route 202) on Sunday, Nov. 10, the chain announced on social media. The restaurant did not specify a reason for the closure but thanked those who stopped by over the decades, many of whom celebrated major life events within its walls.  "It's hard to believe 30 years has passed since we first opened our doors. As we reflect on it …

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by Ben Crnic
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Pizza Hut Unveiling New Restaurant For One Pizza Hut Unveiling New Restaurant For One
Pizza Hut Unveiling New Restaurant For One Pizza Hut is unveiling a new restaurant. It's called Personal Pan Pizza Hut, and it will only serve a 6-inch personal pan pizzas to one customer at a time and by reservation only in a two-day preview. The Personal Pan Pizza Hut will be open in New York City on Tuesday, Oct. 22 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. and Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024 from noon to 7 p.m. in Queens at 50th Avenue and Center Boulevard. Those who can get a spot can choose from any available pizza toppings, including the newest additions to Pizza Hut’s menu: pesto swirl, spicy sauce, chicken sausage, fresh diced garlic, and …

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by Joe Lombardi
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Nationwide Meat Recall Expands To 11.7M Pounds: Products Sold At Major Supermarkets Nationwide Meat Recall Expands To 11.7M Pounds: Products Sold At Major Supermarkets
Nationwide Meat Recall Expands To 11.7M Pounds: Products Sold At Major Supermarkets A nationwide recall of meat and poultry products over fears they may be contaminated with Listeria has been expanded to include 11,765,285 pounds. The initial recall involving the manufacturer, Bruce Pac, was for 9,986,245 pounds of ready-to-eat (RTE) products sold at Walmart, Target, Amazon, Trader Joe's, 7-Eleven, Aldi, and other stores. It was announced on Wednesday, Oct. 9. Late Tuesday night, Oct. 15, the US Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced 1.8 million pounds of new products have been added to the recall. Info on …

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by Joe Lombardi
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Walgreens To Close 1,200 Stores Walgreens To Close 1,200 Stores
Walgreens To Close 1,200 Stores Walgreens plans to close about 1,200 stores over three years amid a decline in prescription drug payments and a rise in online competition. About 500 closures will come in 2025, the company announced in a statement released Tuesday morning, Oct. 15. Specific sites for store closures were not announced. Walgreens said its operating loss in fiscal 2024 was $14.1 billion, an increase of 104.5 percent compared to the year-ago period. Retail sales decreased 3.5 percent compared with the year-ago quarter, "reflecting a challenging retail environment and continued channel shift," Walgreens s…

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by Joe Lombardi
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7-Eleven To Close Hundreds Of Stores 7-Eleven To Close Hundreds Of Stores
7-Eleven To Close Hundreds Of Stores Convenience store chain 7-Eleven is closing hundreds of stores in North America. Parent company Seven & I Holdings said that the 444 locations were “underperforming.” They make up about 3 percent of 7-Eleven's total of around 13,000 outlets in the US, Canada, and Mexico. Specific sites of the stores have not yet been released. In announcing the closures, the company said that 7-Eleven stores saw a 7.3 percent decline in traffic in August, saying a "pullback in consumer spending has persisted beyond prior expectations" that has affected store traffic and sales growth "as consu…

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by Joe Lombardi
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TGI Friday's Closes At Least 12 Restaurants, Including 1 In CT TGI Friday's Closes At Least 12 Restaurants, Including 1 In CT
TGI Friday's Closes At Least 12 Restaurants, Including 1 In CT Casual dining chain TGI Friday's has closed at least a dozen of its restaurants in the last few weeks. According to the company's website and other reports, the following locations are now listed as permanently closed: New York Middletown, 23 Crystal Run Crossing Poughkeepsie, 2594 South Road (Route 9) Clifton Park, 1 Southside Drive  Connecticut Enfield, Freshwater-Stateline Plaza, 130 Elm Street Pennsylvania Allentown,  395 S Cedar Crest Blvd. Virginia Leesburg, 235 Fort Evans Rd NE Customers at several of the locations were surprised by signs posted an…

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by Joe Lombardi
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This Waterbury Taco Spot Named Best In State In New Yelp Rankings This Waterbury Taco Spot Named Best In State In New Yelp Rankings
This Waterbury Taco Spot Named Best In State In New Yelp Rankings A taco joint doubling as a food truck and restaurant in Connecticut is the best in the entire state, according to new rankings by Yelp.  Los Garcia Mexican Fusion, located in New Haven County at 836 East Main St. in Waterbury, was named the best taco restaurant in Connecticut in Yelp's "Best Taco Spot in Every State" report for 2024.  The eatery, composed of an RV-sized trailer with an outdoor patio, a small building with indoor seating, and a smaller food truck, specializes in freshly made tacos with flour tortillas.  Google Maps street view According to Yelp's write-up, …

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by Ben Crnic
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New CT Cannabis Dispensary Holds Grand Opening: Here's Where New CT Cannabis Dispensary Holds Grand Opening: Here's Where
New CT Cannabis Dispensary Holds Grand Opening: Here's Where A cannabis dispensary brand with several stores across Connecticut celebrated the grand opening of its newest location.  Higher Collective held a grand opening for its new Fairfield County cannabis dispensary at 3369 Fairfield Ave. in Bridgeport on Friday morning, Oct. 11.  The store, owned by Connecticut native Keanaha Abrams, will provide cannabis flower, pre-rolls, vaporizers, edibles, tinctures, and more to Fairfield County's largest city.  Abrams said she was "incredibly excited" to open her store in a "dynamic and forward-thinking community."  "I’m proud to …

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by Ben Crnic
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Five Infant Deaths Lead To Fisher-Price Recall Of 2M Snuga Instant Swings Five Infant Deaths Lead To Fisher-Price Recall Of 2M Snuga Instant Swings
Five Infant Deaths Lead To Fisher-Price Recall Of 2M Snuga Instant Swings More than two million Fisher-Price products are subject to a national recall after there were five deaths reported involving infants. All models of Fisher-Price Snuga Swings - 2.1 million in total - are subject to the recall, and the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is advising parents that "the swing should never be used for sleep and bedding materials should never be added to it." Officials said that if the swings are used for sleep or bedding material is added, the headrest and body support insert on the seat pad can increase the risk of suffocation. There have bee…

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by Zak Failla
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Spirit Halloween Bringing Spirit Christmas Store To CT: Here's Where Spirit Halloween Bringing Spirit Christmas Store To CT: Here's Where
Spirit Halloween Bringing Spirit Christmas Store To CT: Here's Where Spirit Halloween is decking the halls with Spirit Christmas. The pop-up Halloween costume and decor company is opening 10 Spirit Christmas stores across New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts, and Connecticut (scroll for a list of locations). "Each store offers a unique shopping experience, brimming with a vast assortment of holiday décor, apparel, inflatables, gifts, and stocking stuffers," company spokeswoman Nikki Balles said in a statement to Daily Voice.  "Guests can meet Santa for their annual Christmas card photo and receive a free digital postcard featuring you and Santa. Wander …

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by Cecilia Levine
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Honda Recalling Nearly 1.7M Vehicles For Steering Problems, Crash Concerns Honda Recalling Nearly 1.7M Vehicles For Steering Problems, Crash Concerns
Honda Recalling Nearly 1.7M Vehicles For Steering Problems, Crash Concerns Honda is recalling nearly two million vehicles due to steering issues that could potentially lead to crashes.  The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reported that 1,693,199 vehicles are subject to a nationwide recall due to a manufacturing issue that could make it more difficult to steer the vehicles. "Due to an improperly produced steering gearbox worm wheel, the wheel can swell during use, reducing the grease film thickness between the worm wheel and worm gear," the recall alert states. "In addition, the worm gear spring preload was set improperly high, inc…

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by Zak Failla
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10M Pounds Of Meat, Poultry Recalled Due To Listeria Concerns: Product List 10M Pounds Of Meat, Poultry Recalled Due To Listeria Concerns: Product List
10M Pounds Of Meat, Poultry Recalled Due To Listeria Concerns: Product List The product list has now been released for a nationwide recall of nearly 10 million pounds of meat and poultry products over fears they may be contaminated with Listeria. Click here for a new, updated story: New Update: Products Added To Recall Of 10M Pounds Of Meat, Poultry Due To Listeria Concerns The US Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS)  announced that BrucePac is recalling approximately 9,986,245 pounds of ready-to-eat (RTE) products that may be adulterated with Listeria monocytogenes. The ready-to-eat meat and poultry items were produced…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Naugatuck Restaurant Announces Closure After Almost 10 Years: 'Forever Thankful' Naugatuck Restaurant Announces Closure After Almost 10 Years: 'Forever Thankful'
Naugatuck Restaurant Announces Closure After Almost 10 Years: 'Forever Thankful' A Connecticut restaurant that spent almost a decade becoming a go-to spot for fun and energy has announced that the end is near.  New, updated report - Update: Naugatuck's 66 Church Announces Closing Date 66 Church, a restaurant and gastropub in New Haven County located at 66 Church St. in Naugatuck, announced on Tuesday, Oct. 8 that it would be closing for good "in the next few weeks."  Although no specific reason for the decision was given, the owners thanked its longtime customers for helping the business through the pandemic and "a horrible economy."  "We’re endles…

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by Ben Crnic
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McDonald's Much-Awaited Chicken Big Mac To Debut - Here's When McDonald's Much-Awaited Chicken Big Mac To Debut - Here's When
McDonald's Much-Awaited Chicken Big Mac To Debut - Here's When The iconic McDonald's Big Mac sandwich will soon have a new twist. Chicken. After making appearances on McDonald’s menus around the world, the Chicken Big Mac will now be available in the US for a limited time starting Thursday, Oct. 10, at participating locations while supplies last. The original Big Mac has been an international staple since its introduction in 1968. The ingredients for the new sandwich are similar to the original—except, of course, there are no all-beef patties and no onions. The Chicken Big Mac is comprised of two tempura battered chicken patties, special sauce, lett…

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by Joe Lombardi
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'Noooooooo': Popular Bar, Grill Shutting Down After 3 Years 'Noooooooo': Popular Bar, Grill Shutting Down After 3 Years
'Noooooooo': Popular Bar, Grill Shutting Down After 3 Years A Connecticut bar and grill that opened three years ago announced this week that it is closing its doors for good on Monday, Oct. 7, to the dismay of many of its loyal customers.  The owner of Scooters Bar & Grill at 507 Danbury Road in New Milford announced the decision to shutter the restaurant in a Facebook post.  It’s with a heavy heart that I announce the closing of Scooter’s this Monday Oct 7. I’ve made the difficult decision to step away in order to focus on other businesses and spend more time with my family. The support from this community over the years has mean…

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by Josh Lanier
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Stew Leonard's Recalls Popular Product Due To Nuts Missing From Label Stew Leonard's Recalls Popular Product Due To Nuts Missing From Label
Stew Leonard's Recalls Popular Product Due To Nuts Missing From Label Stew Leonard's has issued a recall of a popular dessert product. The family-owned supermarket chain said Chocolate Chunk Banana Bread may contain undeclared walnuts.  Between Thursday, Sept. 26, and Wednesday, Oct. 2, 39 units of the product were sold in Stew Leonard’s bakery department at the store’s location in Danbury, Connecticut only. The recall was initiated after a customer discovered that a loaf of Chocolate Chunk Banana Bread contained walnuts, but walnuts were not declared on the label. No illnesses have been reported to date.  If they consume walnut products, people …

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Widespread Bank Of America Outages Being Reported Widespread Bank Of America Outages Being Reported
Widespread Bank Of America Outages Being Reported Many Bank of America customers are reporting issues accessing their accounts. First reports of the problems began just before 1 pm. on Wednesday, Oct. 2, with about 20,000 customers sharing outages on the website Downdetector.com. Some said they were stunned to see zero balances on their accounts. Others said they could not see their account balances. Issues with online and mobile systems, and ATM services are being reported. As of 3:45 p.m. Wednesday, Bank of America had not commented on the outages. This is a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.

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by Joe Lombardi
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One Of Nation's Richest Women Calls Branford Home; 5 Of America's Wealthiest Live In CT One Of Nation's Richest Women Calls Branford Home; 5 Of America's Wealthiest Live In CT
One Of Nation's Richest Women Calls Branford Home; 5 Of America's Wealthiest Live In CT Forbes released its annual list of the nation's 400 richest Americans this week, and a Connecticut hedge fund manager ranked among the top 40. In all, five billionaires call the Nutmeg State home.  Steve Cohen, who runs Point72 Asset Management headquartered in Stamford, was ranked 39th among the richest Americans, and the richest person in Connecticut.  According to Forbes, the 68-year-old Greenwich resident is worth an estimated $21.3 billion, a massive increase from when he was worth $13.6 million in 2019.   Cohen purchased the New York Mets in 2020.  Related:…

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by Josh Lanier
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CVS To Lay Off Nearly 3K Workers CVS To Lay Off Nearly 3K Workers
CVS To Lay Off Nearly 3K Workers CVS announced it will lay off nearly 3,000 workers as part of a cost-cutting move aimed at saving $2 billion. These approximately 2,900 layoffs, primarily in corporate roles in the company's CVS Health division, represent less than 1 percent of the company's workforce, CVS said.  "The reductions will not impact front-line jobs in our stores, pharmacies and distribution centers,” a CVS spokesperson told CNN. The move comes a day after CVS management met with major shareholder Glenview Capital to discuss the company’s deficits and its dipping stock price, according to CNBC. Founded in…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Stop & Shop Launches Own Coffee Brand With These 7 Varieties Stop & Shop Launches Own Coffee Brand With These 7 Varieties
Stop & Shop Launches Own Coffee Brand With These 7 Varieties Stop & Shop is introducing its own private-label coffee brand in days. The seven new varieties of its "Taste of Inspirations" are Bold Barista, Cozy Cabin, Dawn’s Dance, Smoky Symphony, Sunrise Solace, Tropical Twist, and Mellow Moonlight (decaf). They are available at the supermarket's 360 stores in New York, Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Jersey, and Rhode Island starting this weekend, in time for National Coffee Day, on Sunday, Sept. 29. All flavors are made with 100 percent premium Arabica beans. The coffee collection was produced in collaboration with coffee specialist Andrew He…

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by Joe Lombardi