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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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'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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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
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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Greenwich Hedge Fund Manager Named One Of America's Richest People; 4 More In CT Make List
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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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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