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Casting Call: Mob Thriller Filming In Region Looking For 'Fearless' Actors Casting Call: Mob Thriller Filming In Region Looking For 'Fearless' Actors
Casting Call: Mob Thriller Filming In Region Looking For 'Fearless' Actors Lights, camera… crime. If you’ve ever dreamed of playing a ruthless mob enforcer or a cocky young hustler with a New York accent, now’s your chance—a new crime thriller is gearing up to film on Long Island later this year, and they’re on the hunt for actors to join the action. The untitled Italian-American mob-inspired crime thriller is the latest project from Chuck and Karolina Morrongiello, the filmmaking duo behind horror flicks Amityville: Mt. Misery Road and The American Ripper. This time, they’re bringing their signature dark, twisted storytelling to the world of organized crime, and …

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by Michael Mashburn
Business
Goodbye, Skype: Microsoft Sets Final Day For Video Chat App That Changed Internet Goodbye, Skype: Microsoft Sets Final Day For Video Chat App That Changed Internet
Goodbye, Skype: Microsoft Sets Final Day For Video Chat App That Changed Internet Microsoft is shutting down Skype, marking the end of the once-dominant video and voice chat service as the tech giant shifts focus to its Teams platform. Skype, which revolutionized online communication after launching in 2003, will be officially retired, Microsoft said in a blog post on Friday, Feb. 28. The final day Skype will be active is Monday, May 5. The company is encouraging users to switch to Microsoft Teams, where they can log in with their Skype credentials to retain chats and contacts. "During the transition period, Teams users can call and chat with Skype users and Skype users…

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by Chris Spiker
News
Norwalk City Meeting On Zoom Disrupted By Antisemitic, Racist Remarks, Officials Say Norwalk City Meeting On Zoom Disrupted By Antisemitic, Racist Remarks, Officials Say
Norwalk City Meeting On Zoom Disrupted By Antisemitic, Racist Remarks, Officials Say Alleged racist and antisemitic remarks made during a city meeting on Zoom are being investigated by police in Fairfield County and have caused an outcry by the mayor and other officials.  The incident took place in Norwalk on Tuesday, Jan. 16 during the public comment period of the meeting of the Ordinance Committee which was discussing a redistricting ordinance, the sale of city property, and blight prevention. "I unequivocally condemn these ignorant, racist individuals for their anti-semitic, racist statements made during last night's Ordinance Committee meeting," sai…

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by Kathy Reakes
Lifestyle
CT Auditions For 'American Idol' To Be Held Over Zoom CT Auditions For 'American Idol' To Be Held Over Zoom
CT Auditions For 'American Idol' To Be Held Over Zoom Striving Connecticut singing stars will have a chance to show off their talents to ABC's "American Idol" producers via Zoom before they ever face the panel of famous judges. That chance comes on Wednesday, Aug. 23 when the show holds its first round of Idol Across America. But before warming up those vocal cords wanna-be stars need to sign up online and need to be at least 15 years old. Patrick Lynn, senior supervising producer on the show told Daily Voice the virtual auditions really allow anybody to try out for the show from anywhere. "As much as I reminisce about the bus and loved it……

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by Kathy Reakes
Politics
COVID-19: Biden Tests Positive, Has 'Mild Symptoms' COVID-19: Biden Tests Positive, Has 'Mild Symptoms'
Covid-19: Biden Tests Positive, Has 'Mild Symptoms' President Joe Biden has tested positive for COVID-19, the White House announced on Thursday morning, July 21. The 79-year-old Biden, who is fully vaccinated and double boosted, is "experiencing very mild symptoms," the White House says. Biden tested posted after a trip to Somerset, Massachusetts on Wednesday, July 20. Biden has begun taking the therapeutic Paxlovid, the White House said. "Consistent with CDC guidelines, he will isolate at the White House and will continue to carry out all of his duties fully during that time," the White House said. "He has been in contact with members of …

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by Joe Lombardi