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Police & Fire
Man Killed In 4-Car Crash, Snarling Traffic On Merritt Parkway In New Canaan
A man was killed following a multi-vehicle collision that caused lengthy delays on a busy Connecticut highway. The crash happened in Fairfield County on Tuesday, Nov. 26 just after 3 p.m., when four vehicles became involved in an incident on the northbound Merritt Parkway (Route 15) in New Canaan just before Exit 37, Connecticut State Police announced on Wednesday, Nov. 27. According to authorities, the incident began when a 2015 Lexus 350 RC struck a 2020 Kia Forte in the right lane that had been slowing down. The Kia then hit the 2015 Ford F-150 pickup it had been traveling behind i…
Weather
How Much Snow Did You Get? Here Are Totals From Throughout Westchester
Here's a look at snowfall totals reported by the National Weathe Service from throughout the region from the storm system that swept through Thursday, Nov. 21 into Friday, Nov. 22. New York New York City Central Park 1.86 in 0940 AM 11/22 AWS Nassau County Oyster Bay 2.25 in 0930 AM 11/22 CWOP Locust Valley 0.3 E 2.21 in 0910 AM 11/22 COCORAHS Albertson 0.2 SSE 2.09 in 0730 AM 11/22 COCORAHS Syosset 2.08 in 0800 AM 11/22 COOP Herricks 1.92 in 0830 AM 11/22 COCORAHS Port Washington 0.8 N 1.84 in 0719 AM 11/22 COCORAHS Massapequa 1.1 SE 1.80 in 0700 AM 11/22 COCORAHS Malverne 0.5 SE…
Lifestyle
Northern Westchester's 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 …
Lifestyle
New Film Features Northern Westchester's Richard Gere, Hudson Valley Native Michael Imperioli
An upcoming feature film centering on the experiences of a draft evader who fled to Canada is set to feature a star-studded cast, including two familiar faces who hail from the Hudson Valley. 'Oh, Canada,' which releases in theaters on Thursday, Dec. 5, will star Northern Westchester resident Richard Gere, age 75, who owns a North Salem residence, in the main role of filmmaker Leonard Fife. Additionally, Westchester County native and former Putnam County resident Michael Imperioli, age 58, who grew up in Brewster after his family moved there from Mount Vernon when he was 11…
News
Son From NY Accused Of Killing Wealthy New Canaan Financier In Ireland
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…
Lifestyle
Northern Westchester's Own Richard Gere Plans To Leave US After Selling Nearby Mansion: Report
Richard Gere is leaving the United States. No, this isn't some Hollywood hunk's hokum over politics. The "Pretty Woman" star — who recently sold his Connecticut estate — is leaving the country to be closer to family. The 75-year-old's wife Alejandra Silva is from La Coruña, Spain, and he wants to live closer to his in-laws, according to an interview he gave earlier this year to Vanity Fair Spain. Related: Richard Gere Sells New Canaan Estate That Belonged To Paul Simon For $10.75M “For Alejandra, it will be wonderful to be closer to her family, her lifelong friends, and h…
Real Estate
Former Home Of Northern Westchester's Richard Gere Sells For Second Time In 2 Years
A Connecticut estate once home to both singer-songwriter Paul Simon and actor Richard Gere has sold for tens of millions of dollars for the second time in two years. The 32-acre Fairfield County property, located at 82 Brookwood Ln. in New Canaan, sold on Thursday, Oct. 10 for $10.75 million, according to the town's property records. The home was last purchased for $10.8 million through the Kensho Trust in July 2022 by the 75-year-old Gere, known for "Pretty Woman" and "An Officer and a Gentleman." He had intended to turn part of the property into a farm and harvest mushrooms, h…
Real Estate
Here's How Westchester's Luxury Housing Market In Q3 2024 Compared To Hudson Valley Counties
A new report has revealed a growing number of luxury home sales in the Hudson Valley and Fairfield County during the third quarter of 2024. In markets north of New York City, including the Hudson Valley counties of Westchester, Putnam, and Dutchess as well as Fairfield County, luxury home sales have experienced a sharp uptick, according to Houlihan Lawrence's Q3 Luxury Market Report. The report, released on Thursday, Oct. 10, revealed that the percentage of these sales increased by double digits in each county and was concentrated in the lower end of the luxury markets. T…
News
High School In Region Mourns Sudden Death Of Senior Student-Athlete
A community in Fairfield County is mourning the sudden death of a high school student-athlete. Elliott Kropf, a senior who attended New Canaan High School, died on Saturday night, Sept. 14. Update: New Details Released On Death Of Elliot Kropf "Elliott was a strong student, an excellent athlete, a kind young man, and a wonderful friend, and he will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him," New Canaan Public Schools Superintendent Bryan Luizzi said in a statement on Sunday, Sept. 15. New Canaan High School will operate on a two-hour delay on Monday, Sept. 16. "All buses …
News
'My Mother Was Everything To Me': Jennifer Dulos' Children Speak Out For First Time
The children of the slain Connecticut mother of five, Jennifer Farber Dulos, spoke for the first time on Friday, May 31, during the sentencing of Michelle Tronconis, who was found guilty of helping to cover up Dulos' murder. Click here for a new, updated story - Jennifer Dulos Case: Estranged Husband's Girlfriend Sentenced To Prison Troconis, age 49, the girlfriend of Fotis Dulos, the estranged husband of Jennifer Farber Dulos, who is believed to have killed her, was found guilty in Stamford on Friday, March 1, of all counts, including conspiracy to commit murder, hindering prosecution, and…
Police & Fire
Northern Westchester Man Who Crossed Double-Yellow Line Accused Of Driving Drunk: Police
A Northern Westchester man has been accused of driving drunk in Fairfield County after police say he crossed the double-yellow line several times. At about 9 p.m. Saturday, April 6, an officer on routine patrol in New Canaan observed the vehicle traveling north on New Norwalk Road. The officer conducted a motor vehicle stop and identified Manuel Allende, age 65, of South Salem, as the operator. While speaking with Allende, the officer noticed signs of impairment from alcohol consumption. Standardized Field Sobriety Tests (SFST) were completed and Allende provided two breath…
News
Westchester Man Sexually Assaults Boy Outside His Home: Here's His Sentence
A 35-year-old man from New York will spend decades in prison for enticing a teenage boy to engage in sexual activity with him at his Connecticut home, officials announced. Westchester County resident Leland Robinson, of Mount Vernon, was sentenced to 50 years in prison for enticing a 14-year-old boy to engage in sexual activity with him, the US Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York announced on Friday, March 8. According to federal officials, in February 2019, when Robinson was 31 years old, he posed as a high school student on a social media application a…
Obituaries
Yonkers Native, Kathleen Garrity Cook, 88, Saw The Best In Everyone
Kathleen Cook passed away at the age of 88 peacefully, surrounded by her family on March 2, 2024. Kathleen was born in Yonkers, NY on Feb. 29,1936 to the Hon. Judge Harold T. and Mary Broderick Garrity. She grew up in Yonkers with her siblings MaryAnn (Charles Hagelin), James (Andrea), and Matthew (Judy) Garrity. She graduated from Roosevelt High School in Yonkers and continued her education studying business law at Marymount Jr. College in Arlington, VA. In 1960 Kathleen married Robert William Cook and they moved to Chappaqua, where they raised their four children…
News
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,…
Police & Fire
Northern Westchester Man Nabbed After Stealing Over $11K In Beauty Products From Store: Police
A 22-year-old New York man faces charges after stealing more than $11,000 worth of merchandise from a Connecticut store and leading authorities on pursuits in two states, police announced. Northern Westchester resident Jebocka Perkins of Peekskill was picked up from the Westchester County Correctional Facility in Valhalla and taken to the New Haven County city of Meriden on Wednesday, Feb. 14, where he was charged in connection to an August 2023 larceny, Meriden Police announced. According to Meriden Police, on Sunday, Aug. 27, around 6 p.m., Perkins and three other women entered the …
Weather
New Update: How Much Snow Did You Get? Storm Reports From Northern Westchester, Region
Here are snowfall reports from the region for the winter storm that is sweeping through the Northeast on Tuesday, Feb. 13. Totals are from the National Weather Service and submissions from Daily Voice readers: Location Amount Time/Date Provider New York Westchester County Peekskill 10.3 inches 1000 AM 02/13 Public Croton-on-Hudso 10.5 inches 12:45 PM 02/13 Daily Voice reader submission North Salem/Peach Lake 10.0 inches 0430 PM 02/13 Daily Voice reader submission Croton-on-Hudson …
Weather
How Much Snow Did You Get? Here Are Reports From Region For Winter Storm
Here are snowfall reports from the region for the winter storm that swept through the Northeast overnight Monday, Jan. 15 into Tuesday, Jan. 16. Totals are from the National Weather Service: Location Amount Time/Date Provider New York Westchester County New Rochelle 1.7 inches 0730 AM 01/16 Public Peekskill 1.3 inches 0630 AM 01/16 Public Armonk 1.3 inches 0800 AM 01/16 COCORAHS Peekskill 2.8 NNE 1.0 inches 0800 AM 01/16 COCORAHS South Salem 0.8 inches 0715 AM 01/16 COCORAHS Nassau County Levittown 3.0 inches…
News
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…
Lifestyle
Star-Studded Meal: Northern Westchester's Richard Gere Visits Michelin Bib Gourmand Eatery
A restaurant in Westchester that has already been added to the prestigious Michelin Bib Gourmand list now has another claim to fame following a visit from famed Hollywood actor and local resident Richard Gere. Gere, a North Salem resident formerly of Pound Ridge, stopped by Maria Restaurant in New Rochelle at 11 Huguenot St. on Saturday, Dec. 9. The restaurant's owner announced the visit in an Instagram post on Monday, Dec. 11. Gere, age 74 and best known for roles in films such as "Pretty Woman," and "An Officer and a Gentleman," is reportedly looking to buy a Fairf…
Lifestyle
Rumor Of Taylor Swift Sighting Causes Fan Frenzy In Fairfield County Town
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…
Police & Fire
Westchester Woman Nabbed For DUI In CT
A New York woman is being accused of driving under the influence after she was stopped for swerving into oncoming lanes of traffic in Fairfield County. Northern Westchester County resident Shirley Wishnie, age 70, of South Salem, a hamlet of Lewisboro, was charged around 11:30 a.m., on Thursday, July 27 after the incident in New Canaan. After receiving reports of the swerving vehicle, New Canaan Police officers caught up with Wishnie in the area of Main Street and East Avenue. During a traffic stop, an investigation resulted in the detection of impairment, said Lt. Marc J. DeFelice, o…
Police & Fire
Board Of Education Chair In Fairfield County Town Resigns After DUI Charge
Days after being arrested for allegedly driving under the influence, New Canaan's Board of Education Chairman has resigned. Daniel Bennett, age 46, of New Canaan, was arrested around 11:30 p.m., Thursday, April 20 after police responded to a single-vehicle crash on White Oak Shade Road, said Lt. Marc DeFelice, of the New Canaan Police. Earlier report: Driving Under Influence: New Canaan BOE Chair Nabbed After Crash, Police Say Officers identified Bennett as the operator of a Volvo that crashed into the side of the roadway, DeFelice said. While speaking with Bennett, the officer…
Police & Fire
Driving Under Influence: New Canaan BOE Chair Nabbed After Crash, Police Say
The chairman of the New Canaan Board of Education for the district's public schools has been arrested for alleged drunk driving. Daniel Bennett, age 46, of New Canaan, was arrested around 11:30 p.m., Thursday, April 20 after police responded to a single-vehicle crash on White Oak Shade Road, said Lt. Marc DeFelice, of the New Canaan Police. Officers identified Bennett as the operator of a Volvo that crashed into the side of the roadway, DeFelice said. While speaking with Bennett, the officer detected the odor of an alcoholic beverage and signs of impairment, police said. Bennett refu…
Weather
How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Totals From Throughout Region
The most potent winter storm of the season has resulted in scores of school closures and slippery travel conditions. Here's a look at some snowfall totals reported to the National Weather Service and other sources on Tuesday morning, Feb. 28. If you don't see your town listed, post the total in a comment. New York Manhattan Central Park, 1.8 inches Nassau County Manhasset Hills, 3.5 inches Herricks, 3.5 inches Suffolk County Commack, 5 inches Centereach, 4.5 inches Mattituck, 4.5 inches Mount Sina, 4.5 inches Bridgehampton, 4.4 inches Rockland County Stony Point, 6.1 inc…
News
$40M Fraud: Fairfield County Business Owner Admits To Scam, Could 30 Years In Prison,
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A "brazen" insurance company owner from Fairfield County admitted to $40 million of insurance fraud that paid for expenses relating to boating, luxury cars, and golf, officials say. In a New York federal court, Anthony Riccardi, of New Canaan, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud and bank fraud on Tuesday, Feb. 21, according to the office of the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York. Riccardi, the 50-percent co-owner and executive vice president of Employee Benefit Solutions LLC, a Connecticut insurance firm, was …
News
New Update: Metro-North Service Resumes After Train Derails Near New Canaan Station
This story has been updated. MTA service has resumed along the New Canaan branch following a train derailment. The derailment took place around 7:25 a.m., Tuesday, Feb. 14 at the Elm Street station, causing heavier than normal traffic in the area of Elm Street and Park Street due to the ongoing investigation, said the New Canaan Police. Train service on the New Canaan branch resumed with the 4:39 p.m. train from Stamford to New Canaan. The non-passenger train that derailed near New Canaan has been cleared. Earlier report: Train Derails Near New Canaan Station The MTA Police h…
Obituaries
Beloved Former Teacher In Northern Westchester Dies
A former teacher who worked for schools in both Northern Westchester and Fairfield County has died. Margaret "Peggy" Beccaria died on Sunday, Jan. 15 at the age of 85, according to her obituary. A native of New Canaan, Beccaria graduated from high school there before attending college at Western Connecticut State University. She then became a teacher in Stamford. During this time, she married her husband, Peter, in 1959, and then moved to Westchester County, settling in Pound Ridge where the couple raised their two children, Michael and Patrick. After tak…
Obituaries
'Heartbroken': Financier's Family Issues Statement After His Death In NY At Age 46
The family of a successful and popular Connecticut investment banker who jumped to his death from a rooftop bar says they are "heartbroken and deeply saddened by the tragic loss." Fairfield County resident Dale L. Cheney, age 46, 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., according to the New York City Police. On Friday, Jan. 27, the New York City Office of the Chief Medical Examiner ruled Cheney's death a suicide. Cheney, a married father of five, had recently filed for divorce fr…
News
Fairfield County Financier's Fatal Fall Came Week After Facing Pair Of Criminal Charges
A Connecticut investment banker who plunged to his death from a rooftop bar in Manhattan was facing two misdemeanor criminal charges tied to a domestic incident. Fairfield County resident Dale L. Cheney, age 46, 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., according to the New York City Police. On Friday, Jan. 27, the New York City Office of the Chief Medical Examiner ruled Cheney's death a suicide. Days earlier, on Monday, Jan. 16, Cheney was arrested by New Canaan Police o…
News
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 …
News
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…
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