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New Canaan, CT

Former New England Resident Richard Gere Flips Middle Finger On 'Today' Show: Here's Why Former New England Resident Richard Gere Flips Middle Finger On 'Today' Show: Here's Why
Former New England Resident Richard Gere Flips Middle Finger On 'Today' Show: Here's Why Richard Gere began his latest appearance on the "Today" show with a gesture that had to be blurred.  The "An Officer and a Gentleman" actor, age 75, appeared on NBC's "Today" on Wednesday, Nov. 20, and started his interview with co-anchor Savannah Guthrie by giving a middle finger, according to a report by People. The gesture prompted shock from Guthrie, who joked, "You just did an obscene gesture on this family morning show! I'm bleeping you!"  If you're wondering why Gere chose to start off his appearance like that, it's because the show had just shown a clip from his new …
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…
Missing Mom Case: Ex-Girlfriend Of Estranged Husband Convicted Of Murder Conspiracy Missing Mom Case: Ex-Girlfriend Of Estranged Husband Convicted Of Murder Conspiracy
Missing Mom Case: Ex-Girlfriend Of Estranged Husband Convicted Of Murder Conspiracy After three days of deliberations, a jury found the ex-girlfriend of the estranged husband of Connecticut mother of five Jennifer Farber Dulos guilty in connection with her disappearance nearly five years ago in a case in which Dulos, who has never been found, has been declared legally dead. Related: Missing New Canaan Mom Of 5 Jennifer Dulos Declared Dead By Judge Michelle Troconis, age 49, was found guilty in Stamford on Friday, March 1, of all counts including conspiracy to commit murder, hindering prosecution, and evidence tampering.  She is being held on a $6 million bond,…
Missing Fairfield County Mother Of 5 Jennifer Dulos Declared Dead By Judge Missing Fairfield County Mother Of 5 Jennifer Dulos Declared Dead By Judge
Missing Fairfield County Mother Of 5 Jennifer Dulos Declared Dead By Judge A missing Connecticut mother of five has been declared dead by a judge after being missing for more than four years. Fairfield County resident Jennifer Farber Dulos, age 50, of New Canaan, was declared dead officially by a judge on Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2023, according to ABC News 7. Related story: Missing New Canaan Mom Of Five Feared For Her Life, Reports Say Dulos' mother, Gloria Farber, who is the guardian of her children, had petitioned the court to declare Jennifer dead to protect the children's assets, the news outlet reported. Dulos, whose body has never been found was last se…
Rumor Of Taylor Swift Sighting Causes Fan Frenzy In New Canaan Rumor Of Taylor Swift Sighting Causes Fan Frenzy In New Canaan
Rumor Of Taylor Swift Sighting Causes Fan Frenzy In New Canaan It was Swiftie Mania day in a Connecticut town after a rumor started that the mega pop queen Taylor Swift was lunching in town with her new boyfriend Travis Kelce. In the heart of Fairfield County, hundreds of teens, moms, and well, guys, turned up in the town. of New Canaan outside the popular Elm Restaurant on Thursday, Oct. 20 where Swift was supposed to be inside dining with boyfriend Kelce (the Kansas City Chiefs tight end), Swift's BFF actor Blake Lively, and Lively's hubby actor Ryan Reynolds who live in neighboring Pound Ridge in Northern Westchester County.  Once the rumor made it…
New Details Emerge After Investment Banker From Fairfield County Jumps To Death New Details Emerge After Investment Banker From Fairfield County Jumps To Death
New Details Emerge After Investment Banker From Fairfield County Jumps To Death A Connecticut father of three who jumped to his death from a rooftop bar in New York City had filed for divorce the day before his deadly leap. Fairfield County resident Dale L. Cheney, of New Canaan, jumped from Bar 54 at the Hyatt Centric Times Square New York at 135 West 45th St. in Manhattan on Wednesday, Jan. 25 around 6:30 p.m. New York City Police officials said officers found the 46-year-old founder of a private investment fund unconscious and unresponsive.  EMS responded and pronounced Cheney dead at the scene, NYPD said. "Preliminarily, the deceased does not …
Fairfield County Father Of 3 Falls To Death From NYC Rooftop Bar, Report Says Fairfield County Father Of 3 Falls To Death From NYC Rooftop Bar, Report Says
Fairfield County Father Of 3 Falls To Death From NYC Rooftop Bar, Report Says Click here for an updated story: New Details Emerge After Investment Banker From New Canaan Jumps To Death A man who fell to his death from a rooftop bar in New York City has been identified as the founder of a private investment fund and father of three from Connecticut, according to a report by the New York Post.  Fairfield County resident Dale L. Cheney, of New Canaan who founded Darien-based T-street Capital in 2013, fell from Bar 54 at the Hyatt Centric Times Square New York at 135 West 45th St. in Manhattan on Wednesday, Jan. 25 around 6:30 p.m. He landed on the street and was pronou…
'Nothing Else Like It': $14.9M Estate Poised To Break Local Record In Fairfield County Town 'Nothing Else Like It': $14.9M Estate Poised To Break Local Record In Fairfield County Town
'Nothing Else Like It': $14.9M Estate Poised To Break Local Record In Fairfield County Town An estate that was listed for sale earlier this year is the most expensive property on the market in a Fairfield County town, according to a new report from CNBC. Orchard's End, located in New Canaan, at 544 Oenoke Ridge is listed for sale at $14.9 million. The property's listing agent said she believes the sale of the property will beat the current record of the most expensive home sold in New Canaan, CNBC reported.  The record is currently held by a mansion sold for $14.3 million in 2014, the news outlet said. “It’s the crown jewel of New Canaan built with the highest quality mate…
Paul Simon, Edie Brickell Sell Fairfield County Estate At $6 Million Loss, Report Says Paul Simon, Edie Brickell Sell Fairfield County Estate At $6 Million Loss, Report Says
Paul Simon, Edie Brickell Sell Fairfield County Estate At $6 Million Loss, Report Says Singer-songwriter Paul Simon and his wife Edie Brickell have sold their Connecticut estate at a significant loss, according to a brand-new report. The Fairfield County property, located in New Canaan, sold for $10.8 million on Friday, July 1, according to listing records, Mansion Global reports. The couple had purchased the 32-acre property from the estate of investor Charles A. Dana Jr. for $16.5 million in 2002, according to the report, which noted that Dana had owned the estate for almost half a century. The Brookwood Lane estate was originally built in 1938. In 2019, Simon and Br…