Tag:

Greenwich, CT

Greenwich Physical Therapist Who's Treated ALS Patients Faces Disease Herself; Loved Ones Rally Greenwich Physical Therapist Who's Treated ALS Patients Faces Disease Herself; Loved Ones Rally
Greenwich Physical Therapist Who's Treated ALS Patients Faces Disease Herself; Loved Ones Rally Tammy Pastore has spent her career helping others navigate life-altering diagnoses. Now, after being diagnosed with ALS just after her 55th birthday, the longtime Greenwich Hospital physical therapist is facing a future she knows all too well, and the community she's supported is stepping up for her. Pastore, who has worked at the Connecticut hospital for 32 years, has treated patients battling the same progressive disease she now has herself. It's one that gradually robs people of their ability to move, speak, eat, and breathe. "Finding out that I had ALS was very hard, but the hardest day…
Safe Houses Found In CT, NYC, Westchester, NJ In Plot To Crash Cell Service During UN Week Safe Houses Found In CT, NYC, Westchester, NJ In Plot To Crash Cell Service During UN Week
Safe Houses Found In CT, NYC, Westchester, NJ In Plot To Crash Cell Service During UN Week Three suburban “safe houses” and a fourth in New York City formed a ring around New York City for an electronic network that officials say could have crippled cell service just as world leaders met in Manhattan. Earlier report: Plot To Cripple NYC Metro Area Communications Thwarted Ahead Of Trump UN Address On Tuesday, Sept. 23, the Secret Service said it dismantled a covert array of more than 300 SIM servers and 100,000 SIM cards across the New York tristate area after detecting an imminent threat to its protective operations during the United Nations General Assembly.  Device…
National Centenarian’s Day Exclusive: 100+ CT Native Shares Secrets To Long Life National Centenarian’s Day Exclusive: 100+ CT Native Shares Secrets To Long Life
National Centenarian’s Day Exclusive: 100+ CT Native Shares Secrets To Long Life National Centenarian’s Day, celebrated each year on September 22, shines a spotlight on those who have reached 100 years of age and beyond. The day is about more than age — it’s about honoring achievements, resilience, and the wisdom of those who have lived through a century of change. Across the Northeast, centenarians are sharing their stories and reminding younger generations of what it takes not just to live long, but to live well. A Librarian’s Motto At 104 Caroline Emplit, 104, worked as a librarian at Amosland Elementary in Pennsylvania’s Ridley School District until she was 96. Her …
6 CT Billionaires Land On Forbes Wealthiest Americans List; Richest Entry Tumbles 4 Spots 6 CT Billionaires Land On Forbes Wealthiest Americans List; Richest Entry Tumbles 4 Spots
6 CT Billionaires Land On Forbes Wealthiest Americans List; Richest Entry Tumbles 4 Spots Forbes has released its annual list of the wealthiest Americans, and six business moguls from Connecticut have the honor and the cash to make an appearance. Topping the list are the usual suspects: Elon Musk, Larry Ellison, Mark Zuckerberg, Jeff Bezos, and Larry Page — a quintet whose combined $1.37 trillion fortune equals nearly a fifth of the entire $6.75 trillion U.S. budget. But Connecticut has its own recognizable names featured on the Forbes richest list. The state's wealthiest man, Greenwich's Steve Cohen, who runs Point72 Asset Management in Stamford and owns the New York Mets, fel…
EXCLUSIVE: At 100, CT Native, Navy Vet, Twin Bob Lucas Reveals His Secrets To A Long Life EXCLUSIVE: At 100, CT Native, Navy Vet, Twin Bob Lucas Reveals His Secrets To A Long Life
Exclusive: At 100, CT Native, Navy Vet, Twin Bob Lucas Reveals His Secrets To A Long Life Bob Lucas has lived a century — as a Navy veteran, engineer, twin, husband, and father. This summer, he turned 100, celebrating at Jenner’s Pond in West Grove, Pennsylvania, with multiple parties surrounded by family and friends. Now he's sharing his life story and secrets to such a long life with Daily Voice in an exclusive interview.  Growing Up In Stamford & Greenwich Born in Stamford in 1925, Lucas grew up in Greenwich’s Lucas Point along Long Island Sound with his twin brother, William. Known as Bob and Bill, the brothers developed a love for sailing, fishing, and tennis. “My f…
Million-Dollar Homes, Tiny Crime Rates: See Which East Coast Towns Made America’s Elite List Million-Dollar Homes, Tiny Crime Rates: See Which East Coast Towns Made America’s Elite List
Million-Dollar Homes, Tiny Crime Rates: See Which East Coast Towns Made America’s Elite List If you live in one of these towns, you’re not just doing well — you’re doing really well. Several communities in New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Virginia have been named among the safest and richest cities in America for 2025, according to new research from GOBankingRates. The ranking looked at the top 50 cities nationwide with sky-high household incomes, low crime, and enviable livability scores. Data came from the U.S. Census, Zillow home values, Sperling’s BestPlaces cost-of-living indexes, and FBI crime stats. Only towns with a livability index above 80 ma…
America’s 50 Wealthiest Suburbs Ranked: East Coast Enclaves Dominate The List America’s 50 Wealthiest Suburbs Ranked: East Coast Enclaves Dominate The List
America’s 50 Wealthiest Suburbs Ranked: East Coast Enclaves Dominate The List The richest suburbs in America have been named — and the East Coast is cleaning up. A new GOBankingRates report finds that New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Maryland, and Virginia communities are holding their own (and then some) among the country’s priciest and most prosperous addresses. For the second year in a row, Scarsdale, NY wore the crown. The leafy Westchester enclave boasts an average household income of $601,193 in 2023 — up 2.2 percent from the year before — and home values pushing past $1.2 million. Not far behind was Rye, NY, where the average household brings in $421,259 an…
CT Road Worker Hit, Killed In 'Preventable' Tragedy On I-95 In Greenwich: DOT CT Road Worker Hit, Killed In 'Preventable' Tragedy On I-95 In Greenwich: DOT
CT Road Worker Hit, Killed In 'Preventable' Tragedy On I-95 In Greenwich: DOT A routine overnight work shift turned tragic after a vehicle crashed into and killed a road crew worker in a Greenwich I-95 construction zone after an SUV veered into the work area, authorities said. Traymont Tucker, of Waterbury, was hit around 2:25 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 16, Connecticut State Police said. Troopers said a Dodge Durango traveling northbound just south of Exit 3 entered an active construction pattern and struck Tucker, who was standing in the center median. Emergency medical personnel pronounced him dead at the scene. The SUV’s driver, a 38-year-old man from Yonkers, suffered…
Greenwich Murder-Suicide: Police ID Mom, Son Found Dead In Home Greenwich Murder-Suicide: Police ID Mom, Son Found Dead In Home
Greenwich Murder-Suicide: Police ID Mom, Son Found Dead In Home Authorities say the bodies found inside a Greenwich home earlier this week were the victims of a murder suicide, police said Friday, Aug. 8.  Suzanne Adams, 83, and her son, 56-year-old Stein Erik Soelberg, were found dead on Tuesday inside a home in the Old Greenwich section of town, Greenwich police said.  The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner has released its autopsy report on the double killing. They found that Soelberg died by suicide. His cause of death was "sharp force injuries of neck and chest," according to the report.  His mother died by homicide from "bl…
$6.5M Buys 116-Year-Old Greenwich Mansion — With Private Island, Boats, Stunning Views $6.5M Buys 116-Year-Old Greenwich Mansion — With Private Island, Boats, Stunning Views
$6.5M Buys 116-Year-Old Greenwich Mansion — With Private Island, Boats, Stunning Views Looking for waterfront living with a twist? A stunning home along Long Island Sound that once belonged to a Broadway star is now for sale. It offers a rare chance to own a piece of the Connecticut coast, complete with its own island that you can name.  Built in 1909, the 2,800-square-foot home sits on Rich Island in Greenwich. The half-acre of land is shaded by mature trees and surrounded by breathtaking views of the Sound. The owner can use one of the two boats moored on the private dock that comes with the $6.5 million property to get a closer look.  The property sits o…
Retired CT Hero Officer Dies After Battle With Cancer: 'We Will Miss Him Every Day' Retired CT Hero Officer Dies After Battle With Cancer: 'We Will Miss Him Every Day'
Retired CT Hero Officer Dies After Battle With Cancer: 'We Will Miss Him Every Day' A highly decorated, retired Greenwich police officer and US Marine — widely supported by the community during his battle with brain cancer — has passed away. He was just 63 years old. Robert Hansen Jr., the son of a retired Greenwich detective, joined the department in 1987 after serving in the Marine Corps. He served with distinction until his retirement in 2016 and continued his commitment to public service as a special officer even after stepping down, the department said.  Hansen gained local acclaim in 2009 after he saved an elderly woman who became lost during a snowstorm. He fou…
9/11 Responder, Retired Greenwich Firefighter Has Big Plans After Winning $500K In CT Lottery 9/11 Responder, Retired Greenwich Firefighter Has Big Plans After Winning $500K In CT Lottery
9/11 Responder, Retired Greenwich Firefighter Has Big Plans After Winning $500K In CT Lottery A retired firefighter and 9/11 responder plans to take a well-earned vacation with his wife after landing a $500,000 jackpot playing the CT Lottery.  Patrick Gordiski struck it rich playing the '$500,000 CA$HWORD' game, which challenges players to complete crossword-style puzzles. Fittingly, it was the letter V, the final piece in spelling "victory," that clinched him the grand prize. He bought the ticket at Byram Smoke Shop on Mill Street in Greenwich. The store will get a $5,000 bonus for the sale.  Gordiski was a member of the Greenwich Fire Department for nearl…
CT Resident Leaves '60 Minutes' Top Producer Role Amid Trump's $10B Lawsuit: Report CT Resident Leaves '60 Minutes' Top Producer Role Amid Trump's $10B Lawsuit: Report
CT Resident Leaves '60 Minutes' Top Producer Role Amid Trump's $10B Lawsuit: Report The executive producer of "60 Minutes" has resigned, saying he could no longer run the news program independently as the TV show is locked in a legal battle with President Donald Trump, according to reports. Bill Owens announced his resignation in a memo to staff on Tuesday, April 22, The New York Times reported. The Greenwich, Connecticut, resident has worked at CBS News for 34 years. A native of Oyster Bay, New York, Owens is just the third executive producer in the news magazine show's 57-year run. Since 2019, he has led the nation's No. 1 news program through landmark int…
3 Kids Found In Drunk CT Woman's Car In I-95 Traffic Stop: Police 3 Kids Found In Drunk CT Woman's Car In I-95 Traffic Stop: Police
3 Kids Found In Drunk CT Woman's Car In I-95 Traffic Stop: Police A Connecticut woman was arrested on Interstate 95 in Westchester County after allegedly driving drunk with three children in her car, police said. The incident happened late Sunday night, April 20, at around 11:13 p.m., when troopers pulled over a 2014 Toyota Camry traveling northbound in Rye for multiple traffic violations, New York State Police announced on Tuesday, April 22.  Police said the driver, Claudia R. Ruiz, 40, of Greenwich, showed signs of intoxication and failed field sobriety tests at the scene. Troopers also said they found three children, ages 1, 6, and 11, were passen…
Mary Tyler Moore's Historic CT Estate Sells For $16.9M: See Inside Mary Tyler Moore's Historic CT Estate Sells For $16.9M: See Inside
Mary Tyler Moore's Historic CT Estate Sells For $16.9M: See Inside After 18 months on the market and a $5 million price cut, Mary Tyler Moore's sprawling 13,000 square-foot estate in Greenwich has sold for $16.9 million.  Greenwich Time first reported on the sale. The Georgian colonial estate in Fairfield County, located at 10 Cliffdale Road in Greenwich, sits on seven acres of rolling hills and was once owned by the late comedienne and her husband, Dr. S. Robert Levine. The solarium where Mary Tyler Moore spent her final years, reports said.  Sotheby's International Realty The couple bought the 125-year-old home in 2006 for $9 million. …
$12K Necklace From Luxury CT Jeweler Tied To Billionaire Family Sex Assault Claims: Report $12K Necklace From Luxury CT Jeweler Tied To Billionaire Family Sex Assault Claims: Report
$12K Necklace From Luxury CT Jeweler Tied To Billionaire Family Sex Assault Claims: Report Editor's Note: People purporting to be from the Tancredi Group, who allegedly represent Ali Fayed, have responded to the allegations made in the report. The statement is set out below the article A $12,000 necklace from a high-end Connecticut jeweler is now at the center of disturbing new allegations against Ali Al-Fayed, the brother of late billionaire Mohamed Al-Fayed, in a shocking "60 Minutes Australia" investigation. The exposé, released Sunday, March 10, features explosive claims from a woman identified only as Kim, a former assistant to Egyptian-business Mohamed Al-Fayed. She al…
Ski-Masked Thieves Crash Stolen BMW, Ditch Audi On I-95 Before Pursuit Ski-Masked Thieves Crash Stolen BMW, Ditch Audi On I-95 Before Pursuit
Ski-Masked Thieves Crash Stolen BMW, Ditch Audi On I-95 Before Pursuit Two people are in custody and three are believed to be at large after a stolen BMW X6 crashed and an associated, stolen Audi S5 was ditched on I-95 before a police pursuit early Tuesday, Feb. 11, police said. At approximately 7:14 a.m., Connecticut State Police from Troop G-Bridgeport responded to a motor vehicle accident on I-95 northbound near Exit 16. As officers were en route, reports indicated that several occupants had fled the scene on foot, police said. The suspects were described as young males dressed in all black with ski masks. Officers from the Norwalk and Westport Police Depa…
Inside Stonehaven — $19M Greenwich Mansion With Spa, Wine Lounge, 2-Mile Private Trail Inside Stonehaven — $19M Greenwich Mansion With Spa, Wine Lounge, 2-Mile Private Trail
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…
At Least 13 From CT Pardoned By Trump For Jan. 6 Capitol Attack At Least 13 From CT Pardoned By Trump For Jan. 6 Capitol Attack
At Least 13 From CT Pardoned By Trump For Jan. 6 Capitol Attack As he promised, President Donald Trump commuted the sentence of or pardoned some 1,500 people who took part in the riots at the US Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.  While the riots caused consternation and fear throughout the nation's political infrastructure, Trump has maintained that those in prison or on trial were political prisoners and "hostages," targeted by former President Joe Biden's Justice Department.  “What they’ve done to these people is outrageous,” Trump said as he signed a flurry of executive orders in the Oval Office on Monday, Jan. 20, hours after being inaugurated, acc…
How Much Snow Did You Get? Here's Rundown Of Totals From Hartford County How Much Snow Did You Get? Here's Rundown Of Totals From Hartford County
How Much Snow Did You Get? Here's Rundown Of Totals From Hartford County A quick-moving Nor'easter brought accumulating snowfall throughout the region Sunday night, Jan. 19 into Monday morning, Jan 20. Here's a rundown of totals from the National Weather Service. New York Nassau County 2 ENE Roosevelt 4.1 inches 1018 PM 01/19 Public Syosset 4.0 inches 1000 PM 01/19 Trained Spotter East Williston 3.9 inches 1015 PM 01/19 Public 1 W Plainview 3.9 inches 1250 AM 01/20 Public 1 ESE East Meadow 3.8 inches 1117 PM 01/19 Trained Spotter 1 ENE Glen Cove 3.8 inches 0817 AM 01/20 Public  Sea Cliff 3.6 inches 1042 PM 01/19 Public Plainview 3.2 inches 081…
Mary Tyler Moore's Iconic CT Mansion Sees $5M Price Cut After Over Year On Market Mary Tyler Moore's Iconic CT Mansion Sees $5M Price Cut After Over Year On Market
Mary Tyler Moore's Iconic CT Mansion Sees $5M Price Cut After Over Year On Market A nearly 125-year-old Connecticut mansion, once owned by one of TV's most enduring and important stars, remains unsold after more than a year on the market.  The estate combines old-world charm with modern amenities chosen by a woman "who could turn the world on with her smile." The 13,000-square-foot Georgian colonial in Fairfield County, located at 10 Cliffdale Road in Greenwich, sits on seven acres of rolling hills and was once owned by the late Mary Tyler Moore and her husband, Dr. S. Robert Levine. Mary Tyler Moore's former Greenwich mansion features a door as red as her h…
Man Accused Of Killing CT Father At Posh Irish Hotel To Stay In Jail: Report Man Accused Of Killing CT Father At Posh Irish Hotel To Stay In Jail: Report
Man Accused Of Killing CT Father At Posh Irish Hotel To Stay In Jail: Report A 30-year-old Connecticut native who was arrested last week and accused of killing his father at an exclusive Irish hotel will spend at least two more weeks in jail under medical and judicial supervision, according to a news report. Henry McGowan, who grew up in Greenwich, was charged with the murder of John McGowan, a wealthy New Canaan financier who had flown to Ireland to help his mentally ill son last week, authorities said. Related: New Canaan Venture Capitalist Found Dead At Irish Hotel; Son Charged Henry appeared in an Irish court on Monday, Nov. 18, via videoconference, where his a…
Wealthy CT Financier Killed In Ireland; Son Charged With Fatal Attack: Reports Wealthy CT Financier Killed In Ireland; Son Charged With Fatal Attack: Reports
Wealthy CT Financier Killed In Ireland; Son Charged With Fatal Attack: Reports A Connecticut financier was killed at an Ireland hotel after he flew from the United States to care for his mentally ill son. Now his son is charged with the assault that killed him, the BBC reported. New York City resident Henry McGowan, age 30, of Brooklyn, is accused of killing his father, 66-year-old John McGowan, of New Canaan, on Tuesday, Nov. 12, the outlet said.  The New York Times reported that Henry flew to Ireland earlier this week to stay at Ballyfin Demesne, a hotel in County Laois. Henry suffers from bipolar disorder, and when John learned his son had left the count…
Brush Fire Engulfs, Destroys CT Police SUV Brush Fire Engulfs, Destroys CT Police SUV
Brush Fire Engulfs, Destroys CT Police SUV A Connecticut police cruiser was destroyed when a brush fire leaped onto the vehicle and burned it completely.  A Greenwich police officer was out of the car and responding to a medical call on Wednesday morning when the brush fire crept onto their vehicle, authorities said.  No one was injured.  Related: Brush Fire Destroys Two-Family Home Greenwich Police used the blaze to remind residents to be aware of potential brush fires as Connecticut remains under a red flag warning. Multiple small fires have turned into potentially life-threatening ones in recent weeks because of …
These Are CT's Top 5 Public Elementary Schools: New Rankings Released These Are CT's Top 5 Public Elementary Schools: New Rankings Released
These Are CT's Top 5 Public Elementary Schools: New Rankings Released One school district in Connecticut scored three of the top five elementary schools in the state in a new ranking.  New Canaan Public Schools have clinched the top spots in Niche’s annual ranking of the best public elementary schools in Connecticut.  Leading the way is West School, ranked as the best elementary school in the state, with East School and South School following close behind in the second and third positions, respectively. These schools shine because of their student-to-teacher ratios, dedicated faculty, and community support. West School, which serves students from p…
Greenwich Investment Firm Founder Stole Millions In Clients' Cash: Feds Greenwich Investment Firm Founder Stole Millions In Clients' Cash: Feds
Greenwich Investment Firm Founder Stole Millions In Clients' Cash: Feds A 49-year-old Connecticut man faces potentially decades in prison after he allegedly defrauded and stole $3.5 million of his client's money for years, federal authorities said.  Justin C. Murphy, 49, of Stamford, is charged with 15 counts of wire fraud, five counts of money laundering, and three counts of tax evasion, the US Attorney for Connecticut announced on Tuesday, Nov. 5.  Murphy ran the Greenwich-based investment firm Mara. The company also went by Mara Investment Group, LLC, Mara Investment Management LP, and Mara Investments Global Management LLC.  Federal inv…
David Beckham Stops By CT Pizzeria — But Not The One You're Thinking Of David Beckham Stops By CT Pizzeria — But Not The One You're Thinking Of
David Beckham Stops By CT Pizzeria — But Not The One You're Thinking Of David Beckham and his 13-year-old daughter, Harper, went on a daddy-daughter pizza tour earlier this month with a stop off at one of Connecticut's most popular pizzerias. The 49-year-old former soccer star-turned-businessman didn't stop by Sally Apizza when he and Harper hit the town on Friday, Oct. 18, a brand synonymous with the Consitution State. Instead, the duo ate at Grigg's Pizza in Greenwich, according to People Magazine.  David Beckham shares a pizza with daughter Harper at Grigg Street Pizza in Greenwich earlier this month.  Instagram/David Beckham Grigg Str…
These CT Zip Codes Among Top 100 Most Expensive In US: New Rankings These CT Zip Codes Among Top 100 Most Expensive In US: New Rankings
These CT Zip Codes Among Top 100 Most Expensive In US: New Rankings Connecticut is well-represented in brand-new rankings of the nation's 100 most expensive zip codes. Property Shark says it based the rankings on median sale prices based on closed home sales. The neighborhood of Riverside (zip code 06878) in Greenwich is No. 1 in Connecticut at $2.51 million for 53rd overall. Greenwich (06830) ranks 64th at $2.27 million. Old Greenwich (06870) checks in at No. 80 at $2.09 million. One other Connecticut municipality made the Top 100 -- No. 99 Darien (06820) at $1.92 million. No. 33 Nantucket (02554) leads New England real estate at $2.9 million. Ne…
Once-In-A-Lifetime Celestial Event Has Skywatchers In Awe Once-In-A-Lifetime Celestial Event Has Skywatchers In Awe
Once-In-a-lifetime Celestial Event Has Skywatchers In Awe Stargazers are being treated to a once-in-a-lifetime event this month — make that 1,000 lifetimes.  Comet Tsuchinshan-ATLAS made a guest appearance in the night sky as it came within 44 million miles of our homeworld last week, and it is dazzling astronomers and novice skywatchers alike.  Stargazers got their best view of the comet on Tuesday, Oct. 15, but it will remain visible with the unaided eye through the end of the month as it rises higher and higher in the night sky until it is gone, according to NASA.  The comet won't make another pass of Earth for another 80,…
Detective Out Of Coma After Brain Surgery As Community Rallies Around His Family Detective Out Of Coma After Brain Surgery As Community Rallies Around His Family
Detective Out Of Coma After Brain Surgery As Community Rallies Around His Family A fundraiser for a Connecticut police veteran who had fallen into a coma following surgery to remove a brain tumor has raised more than $100,000 to support his family.  Greenwich Police Detective Mike Rooney underwent the delicate procedure at Yale New Haven Hospital earlier this month, but, during the operation, he suffered a "tremendous amount of swelling" and fell into a coma, said Peter Schmitt, president of the Greenwich Police Silver Shield Association.  Schmitt called it the "battle of (Rooney's) life. It's a fight that the Marine veteran is beginning to win. …
Ethel Kennedy, Who Went From Greenwich To Head Of Nation's Most Famous Family, Dies At 96 Ethel Kennedy, Who Went From Greenwich To Head Of Nation's Most Famous Family, Dies At 96
Ethel Kennedy, Who Went From Greenwich To Head Of Nation's Most Famous Family, Dies At 96 Ethel Kennedy, the matriarch of America's most famous political family, died Thursday, Oct. 10. She was 96.  Ethel Kennedy was wife to Robert "Bobby" Kennedy Sr., sister-in-law to President John F. Kennedy, and mother to 11 children, including former presidential nominee Robert F. Kennedy Jr.  She suffered a stroke at her home last week, her grandson, former Rep. Joe Kennedy said on X, formerly Twitter.  It is with our hearts full of love that we announce the passing of our amazing grandmother, Ethel Kennedy. She died this morning from complications related to a stroke su…