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CO Scares Prompts New Canaan Fire To Remind Residents To Turn Off Vehicles In Garage CO Scares Prompts New Canaan Fire To Remind Residents To Turn Off Vehicles In Garage
CO Scares Prompts New Canaan Fire To Remind Residents To Turn Off Vehicles In Garage With two recent calls for carbon monoxide gas incidents at homes, a Fairfield County fire department reminds residents to turn off their vehicles in the garage. The New Canaan Fire Department responded to two carbon monoxide (CO) gas incidents on Sunday,  April 21, caused by cars left running in the garage.  New Canaan Fire Chief Albe Bassett said the CO levels in the house could be dangerous and cause serious health effects. One person was transported to the hospital for evaluation. "Today’s technologies of remote staring and keyless fobs present challenges," Bassett s…
South Salem Man Who Crossed Double-Yellow Line Accused Of Driving Drunk: Police South Salem Man Who Crossed Double-Yellow Line Accused Of Driving Drunk: Police
South Salem 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…
Westchester Man Sexually Assaults Boy Outside His Home: Here's His Sentence Westchester Man Sexually Assaults Boy Outside His Home: Here's His Sentence
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…
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,…
Northern Westchester Man Nabbed After Stealing Over $11K In Beauty Products From Store: Police Northern Westchester Man Nabbed After Stealing Over $11K In Beauty Products From Store: Police
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 …
New Update: How Much Snow Did You Get? Storm Reports From Northern Westchester, Region New Update: How Much Snow Did You Get? Storm Reports From Northern Westchester, Region
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 …
How Much Snow Did You Get? Here Are Reports From Region For Winter Storm How Much Snow Did You Get? Here Are Reports From Region For Winter Storm
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…
Missing New Canaan Mom Of 5 Jennifer Dulos Declared Dead By Judge Missing New Canaan Mom Of 5 Jennifer Dulos Declared Dead By Judge
Missing New Canaan Mom 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…
New Canaan Man Accused Of Ripping Off Medicaid For $80K New Canaan Man Accused Of Ripping Off Medicaid For $80K
New Canaan Man Accused Of Ripping Off Medicaid For $80K A Fairfield County man was charged with allegedly submitting fraudulent claims to the government for services that were not rendered. Andrew R. Golden, age 55, of New Canaan, was arrested Monday, Dec. 18, by inspectors from the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit in the Office of the Chief State's Attorney. He was charged with larceny by defrauding a public community and health insurance fraud. According to the arrest warrant affidavit, Golden is a licensed professional counselor, listed as an individual practitioner and owner of a Stamford practice.  Between January 2020 and July 2022, Gold…
Star-Studded Meal: North Salem's Richard Gere Visits Michelin Bib Gourmand Eatery Star-Studded Meal: North Salem's Richard Gere Visits Michelin Bib Gourmand Eatery
Star-Studded Meal: North Salem'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…
Family Of Bobcats Takes Over Backyard Of Home In New Canaan Family Of Bobcats Takes Over Backyard Of Home In New Canaan
Family Of Bobcats Takes Over Backyard Of Home In New Canaan A family of bobcats visited a Fairfield County home and made themselves at home. The incident took place in New Canaan on Wednesday, Nov. 8. The three cats, two smaller and one larger, didn't cause any trouble and just wandered around the yard checking out the trampoline and other items. The State Department of Energy & Environmental Protection (DEEP) said that at times the mother cat is looking for a new home for little ones -- they are known to frequently move their litter -- or is searching for food.  One of the smaller cats.  Christine Yang DEEP said the number of bobcats in …
Rumor Of Taylor Swift Sighting Causes Fan Frenzy In Fairfield County Town Rumor Of Taylor Swift Sighting Causes Fan Frenzy In Fairfield County Town
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…
North Salem's Richard Gere Identified As Buyer Of Paul Simon's Fairfield County Estate North Salem's Richard Gere Identified As Buyer Of Paul Simon's Fairfield County Estate
North Salem's Richard Gere Identified As Buyer Of Paul Simon's Fairfield County Estate To say Richard Gere has been active in the real estate market in the region would be quite an understatement. The popular actor moved from one Northern Westchester County town to another one early last year when he moved to North Salem after listing his property in Pound Ridge for $28 million. (The Pound Ridge sale price wound up being around $24 million.) Now, the 74-year-old Gere, best known for his roles in the movies "Pretty Woman," and "An Officer and a Gentleman," has been identified as the buyer of a country estate in Fairfield County that was owned by singer-songwriter Paul Simon&nb…
South Salem Woman Swerving In Traffic In New Canaan Nabbed For Driving Under Influence: Police South Salem Woman Swerving In Traffic In New Canaan Nabbed For Driving Under Influence: Police
South Salem Woman Swerving In Traffic In New Canaan Nabbed For Driving Under Influence: Police 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…
New Canaan Woman Charged With DUI After Seen Swerving On Road, Police Say New Canaan Woman Charged With DUI After Seen Swerving On Road, Police Say
New Canaan Woman Charged With DUI After Seen Swerving On Road, Police Say A local woman has been accused of driving under the influence after she was stopped for driving erratically and without lights in Fairfield County, police said. Tonya Kathleen Gwynn, age 76, was arrested in New Canaan on Sunday, July 23 when an officer spotted her driving on South Avenue near Farm Road with no lights and operating erratically, said police. Gwynn was stopped the officer could smell alcohol and detected signs of impairment, New Canaan PD Lt. Marc DeFelice. Gwynn, a resident of New Canaan, was transported to police headquarters after failing to perform the field sob…
DUI Crash: New Canaan Man Charged After Hitting Embankment, Police Say DUI Crash: New Canaan Man Charged After Hitting Embankment, Police Say
DUI Crash: New Canaan Man Charged After Hitting Embankment, Police Say A Fairfield County man was charged with driving under the influence after allegedly losing control of his vehicle and hitting an embankment. The incident took place in New Canaan around 1:30 a.m., Sunday, May 21 in the area of Marvin Ridge Road and Nursery Road.  New Canaan Police Department Lt. Marc DeFelice said when officers arrived on the scene they found Jeffrey Bussan, age 56, in a vehicle that left the roadway and struck an embankment. An investigation identified Bussan, a resident of New Canaan, as the driver and sole occupant of the vehicle. While speaking with…
New Canaan Woman Turns Self In Year After Committing Bank Fraud: Police New Canaan Woman Turns Self In Year After Committing Bank Fraud: Police
New Canaan Woman Turns Self In Year After Committing Bank Fraud: Police A 56-year-old Fairfield County woman turned herself in to police a year after committing bank fraud, officials say. Robin Gutzler, of New Canaan, turned herself in to police and was arrested at approximately 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 13, according to the New Canaan Police Department. Gutzler was wanted on an active arrest warrant for reportedly committing fraud via an online banking account in May 2022. She was processed at the New Canaan Police Headquarters on a charge of first-degree larceny. Gutzler was released on a $5,000 bond and is scheduled to appear in court on Thursday, March 2…
New Canaan Board Of Education Chair Resigns After DUI Charge New Canaan Board Of Education Chair Resigns After DUI Charge
New Canaan Board Of Education Chair 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…
Former New Canaan Resident Paul Simon Announces First Album Of New Music In 7 Years Former New Canaan Resident Paul Simon Announces First Album Of New Music In 7 Years
Former New Canaan Resident Paul Simon Announces First Album Of New Music In 7 Years Paul Simon fans rejoice. The 81-year-old singer who sold his Fairfield County home last year is releasing his first album of new music in seven years. The acclaimed singer-songwriter, who has been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame twice, announced "Seven Psalms" will be released on May 19. Simon made the announcement on YouTube accompanied by a trailer.  Earlier report: Paul Simon, Edie Brickell Sell New Canaan Estate At $6 Million Loss, Report Says Simon, who has written classic songs like "Bridge Over Troubled Water" and "Diamonds on the Soles Of Her Shoes" sai…
Driving Under Influence: New Canaan BOE Chair Nabbed After Crash, Police Say Driving Under Influence: New Canaan BOE Chair Nabbed After Crash, Police Say
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…
Dog Walker Approached By Coyote In New Canaan Park Dog Walker Approached By Coyote In New Canaan Park
Dog Walker Approached By Coyote In New Canaan Park Police and animal control in Fairfield County are warning residents to be on the lookout for wild animals in parks and woods after a dog walker was approached by a coyote. The incident took place in New Canaan around 7:15 a.m. Wednesday, April 19 in the Jeniam Meadow at Waveny Park. According to New Canaan Animal Control Officer Allyson Halm, a woman was walking her dog when she noticed a coyote following them about two feet behind. The woman, who knew you need to be "large and loud" when confronted by wild animals, made loud noises to try and scare the coyote away, Halm said. When that di…
Best Pizza Shop: New Canaan Eatery Serves Up Both NY, Detroit-Style Pies Best Pizza Shop: New Canaan Eatery Serves Up Both NY, Detroit-Style Pies
Best Pizza Shop: New Canaan Eatery Serves Up Both NY, Detroit-Style Pies Pizza lovers in the area can find their favorite type of pizza, meaning New York or Detroit, at a new restaurant that's hitting quality and yumminess out of the park. Named aptly as the Best Pizza Shop in New Canaan, the newish (they opened in December 2022), is a fan favorite with online reviewers and foodies alike.  And if the lines of customers or busy phones tell you anything you know you made the right choice for your meal, in both the quality of food and the friendly and efficient service. Owned by John Parlatore, who owned several restaurants in the Queens area before migrating to …
Ridgefield Man Attempts To Set Fire To Hospital In New Canaan, Police Say Ridgefield Man Attempts To Set Fire To Hospital In New Canaan, Police Say
Ridgefield Man Attempts To Set Fire To Hospital In New Canaan, Police Say A Ridgefield man has been charged with allegedly breaking windows with a baseball bat and attempting to set fire to a hospital in New Canaan. Darren Yu Huang, age 23, was arrested by New Canaan Police on Tuesday, March 7, for the incident which took place on Monday, Feb. 20 at Silver Hill Hospital. Officers responded to the hospital around 6 p.m. after receiving a report of an individual with a baseball bat breaking windows and pouring gasoline around one of the buildings of the hospital campus, said Lt. Marc DeFelice, of the New Canaan Police. Based on an investigation, Huang was identifi…
How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Totals From Throughout Region How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Totals From Throughout Region
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…
$40M Fraud: New Canaan Insurance Firm Owner Admits To Scam, Could Face Decades In Prison $40M Fraud: New Canaan Insurance Firm Owner Admits To Scam, Could Face Decades In Prison
$40M Fraud: New Canaan Insurance Firm Owner Admits To Scam, Could Face Decades In Prison 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 …
New Update: Metro-North Service Resumes After Train Derails Near New Canaan Station New Update: Metro-North Service Resumes After Train Derails Near New Canaan Station
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…
Train Derails Near New Canaan Station Train Derails Near New Canaan Station
Train Derails Near New Canaan Station New Update: Metro-North Service Resumes After Train Derails Near New Canaan Station Metro-North New Canaan branch service is temporarily suspended on Tuesday morning, Feb. 14 because of a non-passenger train derailment near the New Canaan station, according to authorities.  "We are attempting to secure buses but until they are on scene, please travel to Stamford for service to Grand Central as well as other destinations," Metro-North said in a statement just before 8:30 a.m. This is a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.
Beloved Former Teacher For Katonah-Lewisboro School District Dies Beloved Former Teacher For Katonah-Lewisboro School District Dies
Beloved Former Teacher For Katonah-Lewisboro School District 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…
'Heartbroken': Financier's Family Issues Statement After His Death In NY At Age 46 'Heartbroken': Financier's Family Issues Statement After His Death In NY At Age 46
'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…
Fairfield County Financier's Fatal Fall Came Week After Facing Pair Of Criminal Charges Fairfield County Financier's Fatal Fall Came Week After Facing Pair Of Criminal Charges
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…
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 …