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New Boston Bistro Caters To The Curious With 'Elevated' Cuisine New Boston Bistro Caters To The Curious With 'Elevated' Cuisine
New Boston Bistro Caters To The Curious With 'Elevated' Cuisine A tried-and-tested catering company is planning the launch of a brick-and-mortar restaurant in Suffolk County.  The Catered Affair, an award-winning hospitality company known for creating stunning experiences, is preparing to open a Folio, a new European-inspired restaurant, at 14A Beacon Street in Boston.  Folio, located at Boston Athenaeum, will offer made-to-order shareable plates, new and old-world wines, and craft cocktails. Quote from Ken Barrett-Sweet, Vice President of Catering, The Catered Affair “Modeled after European bistros, Folio provides gracious hospitality in unexpected …

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by Morgan Gonzales
Police & Fire
Boston Restaurant Owner Nabbed For Assault, Battery With Gun: Police Boston Restaurant Owner Nabbed For Assault, Battery With Gun: Police
Boston Restaurant Owner Nabbed For Assault, Battery With Gun: Police A more than week-long search for a wanted Suffolk County man ended with his arrest, officials say.  Patrick Mendoza, age 54, of Boston, was arrested on Friday, July 21 for assaulting someone with a gun in Boston on Wednesday, July 12, according to the Boston Police Department.  Mendoza owns Monica’s Trattoria, an Italian restaurant located in Boston's North End, according to Boston News 7. Mendoza was wanted on a warrant out of Boston Municipal Court for the following: Assault by means of a dangerous weapon (gun) Assault and battery by means of a dangerous weapon Assault …

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by Morgan Gonzales
Lifestyle
Trio of $1 Million Powerball Tickets Sold In Mass Trio of $1 Million Powerball Tickets Sold In Mass
Trio of $1 Million Powerball Tickets Sold In Mass They may not have snagged the $1 billion jackpot, but three Massachusetts tickets still hit it big.  Three Powerball tickets sold in Massachusetts scored $1 million in the Wednesday, July 19 drawing, according to the Massachusetts State Lottery.  Eight other Massachusetts tickets also brought home serious cash, with one winning a $100,000 prize and seven others winning $50,000 prizes.  The three $1 million winning tickets were purchased from the following locations:  In Norfolk County: Shaw’s Supermarket, located at 255 East Central Street in Franklin, in No…

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by Morgan Gonzales
Police & Fire
Scooter Hit, Run: Woman Hospitalized In Revere, Man Cited Scooter Hit, Run: Woman Hospitalized In Revere, Man Cited
Scooter Hit, Run: Woman Hospitalized In Revere, Man Cited A woman was getting off an MBTA bus when she was hit by a moped in Suffolk County, injuring her leg, officials say.  A 28-year-old Revere man crashed his moped into a woman who had just gotten off of an MBTA bus on American Legion Highway in Revere on Tuesday, July 18, according to the Revere Police Department.  Police arrived at the scene around 3:50 p.m. and found the woman suffering from a leg injury. She told police that she was standing on the sidewalk when the moped hit her.  The driver drove away from the injured woman initially, but later returned and identified himself. The woman…

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by Morgan Gonzales
Lifestyle
Not Just Ice Cream: New Brighton Eatery Is 'So Much More' Not Just Ice Cream: New Brighton Eatery Is 'So Much More'
Not Just Ice Cream: New Brighton Eatery Is 'So Much More' A Boston native is bringing an "exotic" new dining experience to Suffolk County.  A business that started in Los Angelos, California is now making its way to Massachusetts, thanks to Louis Elveus, who is planning to open a location of Day and Night Cereal Bar in Brighton in mid-to-late August.  Day and Night offers diners an unusual blend of treats, mixing up traditional and unusual breakfast cereals into delicious shakes and desserts. "It's a mix of cereal, ice cream, and toppings," said Elveus. "There are set menu items and there's also the possibility to mix and match." LiquidDay &…

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by Morgan Gonzales
Police & Fire
Body Of Missing 4-Year-Old Boy At Castle Island In Boston Found: Police Body Of Missing 4-Year-Old Boy At Castle Island In Boston Found: Police
Body Of Missing 4-Year-Old Boy At Castle Island In Boston Found: Police The body of a 4-year-old boy who went missing on Castle Island in Boston has been found following about a day's search, according to authorities.  State Police recovered the body of Mohamed Fofana, of South Boston, on the shoreline of Spectacle Island around 12:30 p.m. on Monday, May 15, Massachusetts State Police report.  The location is directly across the water from Castle Island where Mohamed was last seen playing with an adult family member on Sunday night, as previously reported by Daily Voice. FINAL UPDATE— with much sadness we report that we located Mohamed’s body at 12:29 PM t…

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by David Cifarelli
Police & Fire
Ex-Boston Cop Sentenced To Prison After Gift Card Scam Conviction: DA Ex-Boston Cop Sentenced To Prison After Gift Card Scam Conviction: DA
Ex-Boston Cop Sentenced To Prison After Gift Card Scam Conviction: DA A 49-year-old former Boston police officer who was convicted last week of multiple charges was sentenced to prison on Tuesday, authorities said.  Mila Depinaa-Cooley was convicted on three counts of receiving property worth more than $250, the Suffolk County District Attorney said. The judge sentenced her to six months in prison, though she will only have to serve 60 days with the remainder being suspended for a year, the prosecutor said.  She must also complete 100 community service hours.  Authorities said Cooley bought more than $2,500 worth of Home Depot gift cards for h…

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by Josh Lanier
Police & Fire
Drug Trafficker Convicted On 16 Counts Of Distributing Fentanyl In Chelsea: DA Drug Trafficker Convicted On 16 Counts Of Distributing Fentanyl In Chelsea: DA
Drug Trafficker Convicted On 16 Counts Of Distributing Fentanyl In Chelsea: DA A Suffolk County jury convicted a 31-year-old Chelsea man Thursday, March 16, on multiple counts of trafficking fentanyl following an eight-day trial, authorities said.  James Oliveras, who also goes by the name Christian Hernandez, was found guilty of 14 counts of distribution of a Class A substance, and one charge each of trafficking in fentanyl of 10 grams or more and trafficking in fentanyl between 18-36 grams, the Suffolk County District Attorney's Office announced. The jury deliberated for 15 hours before returning their verdict.  A judge will sentence Olivera…

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by Josh Lanier
Police & Fire
Trafficker Trapped, 16 Kilos Of Cocaine Seized In Revere: Police Trafficker Trapped, 16 Kilos Of Cocaine Seized In Revere: Police
Trafficker Trapped, 16 Kilos Of Cocaine Seized In Revere: Police An investigation began at the beginning of the year netted a drug trafficker and his spoils, officials say. Humberto "Pancho" Mesa-Gomez, 52, was arrested on Monday, March 6 at a residence in Revere as a result of the investigation that revealed 16 total kilograms of cocaine and a large amount of cash from multiple locations in Suffolk County, according to Massachusetts State Police.  The investigation involved multiple state and federal agencies, including:  State Police Detectives  State Police Gang Unit and Narcotics Section DEA Boston Police  The State Police Speci…

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by Morgan Gonzales
Police & Fire
Explosives Found Inside Home Of Revere Man Charged In Federal Gun Case: Feds Explosives Found Inside Home Of Revere Man Charged In Federal Gun Case: Feds
Explosives Found Inside Home Of Revere Man Charged In Federal Gun Case: Feds A Suffolk County made facing federal gun charges over an alleged strawman purchase is now facing state charges after officials found explosive material in his home, officials said.  Cory John Daigle, 28, of Revere, was charged with possession of an incendiary device on Monday, March 6, the Suffolk County District Attorney said. He was released on his own recognizance with stipulations that he stays away from incendiary material and firearms while awaiting trial.  ATF agents and Massachusetts State Police Bomb Squad techs raided his home on Proctor Avenue and found explos…

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by Josh Lanier
Weather
School Closings: List Grows As Massachusetts Prepares For 'Hazardous' Snowfall School Closings: List Grows As Massachusetts Prepares For 'Hazardous' Snowfall
School Closings: List Grows As Massachusetts Prepares For 'Hazardous' Snowfall New England's subzero temperatures and heavy snowfall predictions have caused schools across Massachusetts to close for the day on Tuesday, Feb. 28.  A winter storm warning calls conditions in New England "hazardous," according to the National Weather Service.  Snowfall in parts of Massachusetts may reach up to eight inches overnight, creating hazardous conditions for commuters, according to a Tweet made by the National Weather Service Boston. Snow spreads into southern New England tonight & continues through Tue. Heaviest snowfall late tonight into early Tue AM. Will result in a h…

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by Morgan Gonzales
News
Mask Mandate Follows Suffolk County's 'High' COVID Rating Mask Mandate Follows Suffolk County's 'High' COVID Rating
Mask Mandate Follows Suffolk County's 'High' COVID Rating College students in Boston may be having flashbacks to 2020, as soaring COVID-19 infections are causing a reinstatement of mask regulations.  The current COVID-19 community level for Suffolk county is "high," according the the CDC COVID Data Tracker. The case rate per 100,000 residents is 138.7, as of Thursday, Jan. 5. The spike may be the reason behind the University of Massachusetts Boston's decision to reinstate a mask regulation.  Masks will be required indoors beginning Monday, Jan. 9, the university said in an online message. Students, faculty, and staff are encouraged to monitor the…

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by Morgan Gonzales