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Old Greenwich, CT

Former Fire Chief, Business Owner From Westchester Dies Former Fire Chief, Business Owner From Westchester Dies
Former Fire Chief, Business Owner From Westchester Dies A village in Westchester is mourning the loss of a longtime business owner who rose to important positions in the community's fire department.  Lifelong Port Chester resident Robert "Tee" Thalheimer died on Friday, Aug. 11 at the age of 76, according to his obituary.  Thalheimer, the former Chief of the Port Chester Fire Department, was born in the village in 1946 and graduated from Port Chester High School in 1964.  After his graduation, Thalheimer began a career in carpentry working for Byram Builders before becoming a diesel mechanic for Consolidated Diesel…
8 Suspected 'Tourist Burglars' Targeting Westchester, Fairfield Counties In Custody, Police Say 8 Suspected 'Tourist Burglars' Targeting Westchester, Fairfield Counties In Custody, Police Say
8 Suspected 'Tourist Burglars' Targeting Westchester, Fairfield Counties In Custody, Police Say Eight alleged residential burglars known as "tourist burglars," who work for out-of-country crews have been nabbed for crimes committed in the region.  The bust in Fairfield County comes after months of investigating and working with the FBI, and law enforcement departments across the region. The two crews worked the Fairfield and Westchester areas, Greenwich Police Capt. Mark Zuccerella said. There have been more than 70 burglaries in Greenwich since 2021, they added. Zuccerella said the crews have targeted Greenwich for the past five years. "To combat this, we have devel…
Concerned Citizen Scares Away Men In Van Who Approached Girl In Old Greenwich, Police Say Concerned Citizen Scares Away Men In Van Who Approached Girl In Old Greenwich, Police Say
Concerned Citizen Scares Away Men In Van Who Approached Girl In Old Greenwich, Police Say Police in Fairfield County are searching for two men in a white van who allegedly attempted to get a 12-year-old girl to get into their van. The incident took place in Old Greenwich on Monday, Aug. 22, around 3 p.m. in the area of Sound Beach Avenue and Center Drive. Officers were sent on the report of a suspicious incident involving a white van.  It was reported that a 12-year-old girl was walking in the area of Sound Beach Avenue and Center Drive when a white van with two men stopped alongside her and asked her to get into the van, said Capt. Mark Zuccerella, of the Greenwich Police…
Man Killed In Head-On, Wrong-Way Northern Westchester Crash Man Killed In Head-On, Wrong-Way Northern Westchester Crash
Man Killed In Head-On, Wrong-Way Northern Westchester Crash An investigation is underway after a motorcyclist was killed in a wrong-way crash in Northern Westchester.  The crash happened in North Salem at about 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 12, according to New York State Police. A 2014 Harley Davidson motorcycle was eastbound on Titicus Road near Oakridge Road when, for unknown reasons, the motorcycle entered the westbound lane and struck a 2007 BMW SUV head-on, according to state police. Edward Carroll III, age 70, of Old Greenwich, Connecticut, was identified as the motorcyclist who was pronounced dead at the scene, state police said.&nb…
1-4 Magnitude Earthquake Startles Some Residents In Area 1-4 Magnitude Earthquake Startles Some Residents In Area
1-4 Magnitude Earthquake Startles Some Residents In Area If you felt a jolt, you weren't imagining things. The mild, shaking jolt in Connecticut that startled some in Fairfield County, was in fact a mild earthquake, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The USGS, the organization responsible for earthquake tracking around the country, said the 1.4-magnitude quake took place at 12:38 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 27 in Greenwich, two kilometers north-northwest of the neighborhood of Cos Cob. They reported the quake was felt in Cos Cob, Greenwich, Old Greenwich, and Riverside. Police received a couple of calls but weren't sure what caused the jolt.&nbs…
Nationally Known Westchester Restaurant Owner Sentenced For Not Paying Taxes Nationally Known Westchester Restaurant Owner Sentenced For Not Paying Taxes
Nationally Known Westchester Restaurant Owner Sentenced For Not Paying Taxes A nationally known celebrity chef known as “Lord of the Pies” who owns restaurants in Westchester and Fairfield counties will spend time behind bars after admitting to not paying taxes. Bruno DiFabio, age 51, of Ridgefield, was sentenced on Thursday, May 6 to 30 days in prison, followed by three years of supervised release after pleading guilty to a federal tax offense in 2018. Specifically, DiFabio pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to file false income tax returns and payroll tax returns.  Currently, DiFabio has ownership interests in several pizza restaurants in Connecticut …
Metro-North Service Suspended As Snow Becomes Heavier During Nor'easter Metro-North Service Suspended As Snow Becomes Heavier During Nor'easter
Metro-North Service Suspended As Snow Becomes Heavier During Nor'easter Metro-North trains will be temporarily suspending service as the rate of snowfall during the Nor'easter has become heavier, creating potential travel hazards. MTA officials announced that with major snow accumulation and high winds creating increasingly hazardous travel conditions, Metro-North will shut down service with the last trains departing Grand Central Terminal at approximately 3 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 1. The last scheduled arrivals into Grand Central will be at approximately 4 p.m. According to the MTA, the last departures on Monday will be:  Hudson Line
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Accountant For Restaurant Owner In Westchester, Fairfield Counties Admits To Federal Tax Charge Accountant For Restaurant Owner In Westchester, Fairfield Counties Admits To Federal Tax Charge
Accountant For Restaurant Owner In Westchester, Fairfield Counties Admits To Federal Tax Charge A Long Island accountant who worked for a pizzeria owner with locations in Fairfield and Westchester counties is facing prison time after he admitted to tax offenses. Suffolk County resident James Guerra, age 58, of Dix Hills, pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court to one count of willful failure to collect and pay over withholding taxes following his arrest for turning a blind eye to his boss failing to pay taxes. U.S. Attorney for the District of Connecticut John Durham said that Guerra worked as an accountant for Bruno DeFabio, who owned these restaurants in Westchester and Fairfield coun…
COVID-19: Popular Deli Closes One Of Its Greenwich Locations COVID-19: Popular Deli Closes One Of Its Greenwich Locations
Covid-19: Popular Deli Closes One Of Its Greenwich Locations A longtime Fairfield County deli known for its great sandwiches and catering, and a favorite spot for area workers, has closed its doors. Corbo's Corner Deli, located at 1380 East Putnam Ave., in Old Greenwich closed its doors for good on Thursday, Dec. 24, 14 years after it opened to serve locals simple, popular food. "After 14 years we are sad to say goodbye to our Old Greenwich location," the owners said on Facebook.  The owner, John Bosco, plans to keep his two other locations, one on the west end of Greenwich on West Putnam Avenue, and the other on Washington Boulevard in Stamfor…
82-Year-Old Man Charged With Negligent Homicide In Death Of Old Greenwich Woman 82-Year-Old Man Charged With Negligent Homicide In Death Of Old Greenwich Woman
82-Year-Old Man Charged With Negligent Homicide In Death Of Old Greenwich Woman An 82-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the death of an Old Greenwich woman who was allegedly hit by his vehicle. Charles P. Graves, of Riverside, was arrested on Thursday, Jan. 9, in conjunction with the death of Regina Dowling, 63, on Nov. 29, 2019, said Greenwich Police Capt. Robert Berry. According to police, Graves was driving his vehicle on South Beach Avenue when he allegedly improperly turned onto Station Drive South, striking Dowling as she was crossing the street in a marked crosswalk, Berry said. Dowling later died from her injuries. After an extensive investiga…
Nationally Known Restaurant Owner In Westchester, Fairfield Counties Launching New Pizzeria Nationally Known Restaurant Owner In Westchester, Fairfield Counties Launching New Pizzeria
Nationally Known Restaurant Owner In Westchester, Fairfield Counties Launching New Pizzeria Six months after pleading guilty to tax evasion, a nationally acclaimed food celebrity is opening a new pizzeria in Greenwich. Bruno DiFabio, known as "Lord of the Pies," admitted in federal court in Bridgeport last October that he filed false income and payroll returns that the IRS said he used to duck $816,954 in taxes. The Ridgefield resident and six-time World Pizza Champion owns Pinocchio Pizza in New Canaan and Wilton; Amore Pizza in Scarsdale; Amore Cucina and Bar in Stamford; and ReNapoli Pizza in Old Greenwich. DiFabio was released on a $100,000 bond pending sentencing.  He …
This Westchester Locale Jumps To No. 2 Spot On Richest Places National Index This Westchester Locale Jumps To No. 2 Spot On Richest Places National Index
This Westchester Locale Jumps To No. 2 Spot On Richest Places National Index A Westchester village whose residents saw a $30,000 increase in average household income last year jumped to the No. 2 spot on the newly released annual Bloomberg Richest Places national index. Scarsdale, with an average household income of $417,335, moved up to the second spot after being ranked third nationally last year. Ranked No. 1 is Silicon Valley, California suburb Atherton, earning the top spot for the third straight year, with its residents making an average of $450,696 annually. The Top 100 places came from the same 16 states as last year, including 13 locations in New …
Investigation Into Possible Theft Underway After Mailbox At Greenwich Post Office Found Damaged Investigation Into Possible Theft Underway After Mailbox At Greenwich Post Office Found Damaged
Investigation Into Possible Theft Underway After Mailbox At Greenwich Post Office Found Damaged Postal officials are investigating after the blue drop-off mailbox at the Old Greenwich Post Office was found damaged on Thursday. Police, who said the Postal Service is handling the investigation, do not know at this time if any mail was stolen. Residents and businesses who may have used the box at this location should follow-up with the recipients of their mail to confirm that it has been delivered.  Further steps should be taken to protect any sensitive information contained in out-going mail and monitor banks accounts, officials said.  For more information on repor…
Nationally Known Westchester Restaurant Owner Admits To Evading $816K In Taxes Nationally Known Westchester Restaurant Owner Admits To Evading $816K In Taxes
Nationally Known Westchester Restaurant Owner Admits To Evading $816K In Taxes A nationally known food celebrity known as "Lord of the Pies" who owns restaurants in Westchester and Fairfield counties has admitted to filing false income tax returns and payroll tax returns totaling nearly a million dollars.Bruno DiFabio, 49, of Ridgefield has ownership interest in the following: Pinocchio Pizza in New Canaan and Wilton, Connecticut; Amore Pizza in Scarsdale, Amore Cucina and Bar in Stamford; ReNapoli Pizza in Old Greenwich. DiFabio’s business partner, Stamford resident Steven Cioffi, pleaded guilty to one count of aiding and assisting in the filing of a false t…
ID Released For 22-Year-Old Man Killed In I-287 Crash ID Released For 22-Year-Old Man Killed In I-287 Crash
ID Released For 22-Year-Old Man Killed In I-287 Crash The identity has been released of a man killed in an overnight motorcycle crash in Westchester early Monday morning. The motorcyclist was transported to Westchester Medical Center where he was pronounced deceased after the crash on I-287 in White Plains, which occurred around 12:20 a.m. Monday, state police said. An investigation at the scene revealed the driver of the motorcycle, 22-year-old Francis X. Claps III of Old Greenwich was operating his 2012 Yamaha FZ6-R westbound on I-287 and failed to negotiate a curve for Exit 7 (deceleration ramp) and struck a guide rail, state police said ea…
Ex-Northern Westchester Restaurant Owner Admits To Scheming IRS Out Of $122K Ex-Northern Westchester Restaurant Owner Admits To Scheming IRS Out Of $122K
Ex-Northern Westchester Restaurant Owner Admits To Scheming IRS Out Of $122K The 32-year-old owner of three restaurants in Northern Westchester and Fairfield County has admitted to scheming the Internal Revenue Service out of more than $122,000. Stamford resident Steven Cioffi paid employees under the table and skimmed cash off restaurant books, according to John H. Durham, U.S. Attorney for the District of Connecticut, and Kristina O’Connell, Special Agent in Charge of IRS Criminal Investigation in New England. Cioffi owned 50 percent of Nepperhan Restaurants Group, Inc., doing business as ReNapoli Pizza, in Old Greenwich, and Pinocchio Pizza in Pound Ridge, which …
Area Woman Held On Intentional Cruelty Charges Area Woman Held On Intentional Cruelty Charges
Area Woman Held On Intentional Cruelty Charges A 40-year-old woman was arrested for intentional cruelty following a months-long investigation by the Special Victims Unit. Evelyn Stowell of Old Greenwich was arrested Monday, July 2 on a warrant and charged with intentional cruelty to persons, the risk of injury to a child, and assault, following the investigation which began in April, an arrest report says. Greenwich Police officials said due to the nature of the crime, they could not release additional information. Stowell is being held on $25,000 bond. 
Three Nabbed In Attempted Bank Fraud In Greenwich Three Nabbed In Attempted Bank Fraud In Greenwich
Three Nabbed In Attempted Bank Fraud In Greenwich Three people were nabbed by Greenwich police for attempting to defraud a bank in Old Greenwich. Police believe the May 23 arrests of Michael Somal, 56; Andrew Mejia, 29, and Tynika Johnson, 25, all of New York City, for attempting to withdraw money from the Chase Bank on South Beach Avenue, were part of a larger network of people who use stolen documents to withdraw money from area banks. In the arrests at the Chase branch, Somal, went inside with the stolen documents while Mejia and Johnson were outside in a vehicle.  Somal was nabbed after bank personnel alerted police that he had attemp…
ONS Helps Local Painter Regain Her Stroke ONS Helps Local Painter Regain Her Stroke
ONS Helps Local Painter Regain Her Stroke Felicity Kostakis, an Old Greenwich artist, first noticed a pain in her right elbow while playing tennis. Over the course of a year, the pain invaded her day to day activities to the point that lifting clothing from the washer or taking a jar from the kitchen cabinet was excruciating. “I began to do everything with my left hand,” said Kostakis. Even more worrisome, it interfered with her ability to paint. “I was so scared it was the end," she said. "Painting is what I do every day. It’s what I love.” Not knowing what was wrong and fearing the worst, Kostakis made an appointment …