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'Lesser Evil,' Owned By Dad Of Alleged DOGE Staff Member, To Move Into Hudson Valley Property 'Lesser Evil,' Owned By Dad Of Alleged DOGE Staff Member, To Move Into Hudson Valley Property
'Lesser Evil,' Owned By Dad Of Alleged Doge Staff Member, To Move Into Hudson Valley Property A fast-growing, CT-based snack brand owned by the father of a 19-year-old allegedly working with Elon Musk's new Department of Government Efficiency has secured a massive new distribution facility in Putnam County, expanding its presence in the Northeast. Lesser Evil, a Danbury, Connecticut-based company known for its organic and minimally processed snacks, has signed a 303,100-square-foot lease at Lincoln Logistics 84x684 Crossings in Brewster, according to real estate developer Lincoln Equities Group (LEG). The facility, located near major highways I-84, I-684, and Route 7 and finished in…

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by Ben Crnic
Police & Fire
Section Of Route 7 Closed Following Fatal Two-Vehicle Crash In Ridgefield Section Of Route 7 Closed Following Fatal Two-Vehicle Crash In Ridgefield
Section Of Route 7 Closed Following Fatal Two-Vehicle Crash In Ridgefield Click here for an updated story: Section Of Route 7 Closed Following Fatal Two-Vehicle Crash A section of Route 7 is closed in Fairfield County following a fatal two-vehicle crash. The crash took place just before 5 a.m. near Haviland and New Roads in Ridgefield, police said. The closure is between Stonehenge Road and Haviland Road, police said. Traffic is being re-routed from Haviland Road to Route 35. Police did not provide additional regarding the crash. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.

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by Kathy Reakes
News
COVID-19: 2-Year-Old Among Ridgefield's 84 Positive Cases COVID-19: 2-Year-Old Among Ridgefield's 84 Positive Cases
Covid-19: 2-Year-Old Among Ridgefield's 84 Positive Cases A 2-year-old is among those who have tested positive for novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in a Fairfield County town that has been hit hard by the pandemic. New Breakdown Of CT COVID-19 Cases Ridgefield Health Director Ed Briggs said on Wednesday, April 1, there are now 84 COVID-19 active cases in Ridgefield with ages ranging from 2 years old to 101.  The current death toll in toll remains at seven, all at the Ridgefield Crossing senior care facility on Route 7. Briggs estimated that since the average COVID-19 patient infects about eight other people, Ridgefield could have as many a…

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by Joe Lombardi
News
COVID-19: Fourth Fatality In Ridgefield Confirmed COVID-19: Fourth Fatality In Ridgefield Confirmed
Covid-19: Fourth Fatality In Ridgefield Confirmed With the death of another resident at an area senior living facility, the number of positive COVID-19 actives cases in Ridgefield stands at 45. Ridgefield Health Director Ed Briggs, who said the positive cases include residents ranging in age from 19 to 89, bringing the town's total death toll to four. The facility, Ridgefield Crossing on Route 7, said on Friday, March 27, there are 16 residents and six associates who have tested positive.  "These associates, along with all associates who were identified as having high exposure to confirmed COVID-19 cases, have already been outsi…

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by Kathy Reakes
News
COVID-19: With 42 Cases, Ridgefield Introduces Stricter Separation Restrictions COVID-19: With 42 Cases, Ridgefield Introduces Stricter Separation Restrictions
Covid-19: With 42 Cases, Ridgefield Introduces Stricter Separation Restrictions With the number of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) cases jumping by eight in one day in Ridgefield, from 34 to 42, officials are introducing stricter measures. Health Director Ed Briggs confirmed on the numbers on Wednesday, March 25, adding that there had been one death not associated with a senior care facility on Route 7. The latest COVID-19 death brings the total to three losses. The senior care facility still has 17 active cases and remains on lockdown, Briggs said. See Earlier Story: Number Of COVID-19 Cases Jump To 34 In Ridgefield, With 17 Linked To One Facility The additional cases…

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by Kathy Reakes
News
Number Of COVID-19 Cases Jump To 34 In Ridgefield, With 17 Linked To One Facility Number Of COVID-19 Cases Jump To 34 In Ridgefield, With 17 Linked To One Facility
Number Of Covid-19 Cases Jump To 34 In Ridgefield, With 17 Linked To One Facility The outbreak of novel coronavirus hit a senior citizen facility in Ridgefield, as the total number of confirmed COVID-19 jumped to 34. On Tuesday, March 24, the Town of Ridgefield Office of Emergency Management announced that there have been 34 confirmed cases, with 17 of those tied to a single facility on Route 7. The number jumped up from 13 cases the day before. Of the 34 reported cases of COVID-19 in Ridgefield, two have resulted in the deaths of senior citizens, both of whom lived in the Route 7 facility. There have been six deaths in Fairfield County and more than 400 cases of COVID-…

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by Zak Failla
Lifestyle
West Lane Deli Under New Ownership After 31 Years In Business West Lane Deli Under New Ownership After 31 Years In Business
West Lane Deli Under New Ownership After 31 Years In Business After 31 years in business, West Lane Pizza & Deli in Ridgefield, an iconic spot near the Northern Westchester/Fairfield County border, will be operating under new owners. Since 1988, owners John and Anna Saoulidis have run the Ridgefield staple, which officially closed its doors as of Tuesday, Dec. 31. The location will now be run by new owner Kosta Efstathiades, whose father sold the spot to the Saoulidis’ more than 30 years ago. The Saoulidis’ cited the rigorous schedule of running a business, and said that they will miss their customers and the connections they’ve developed over the…

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by Zak Failla
Lifestyle
Here's What New Restaurant Will Be Taking Over Little Pub Space In Ridgefield Here's What New Restaurant Will Be Taking Over Little Pub Space In Ridgefield
Here's What New Restaurant Will Be Taking Over Little Pub Space In Ridgefield A new restaurant is moving into the former Little Pub location at the Route 7/Branchville Road intersection in Ridgefield. It will be "English not French, a pub," the eatery's manager Josephine Sorena told Daily Voice and be called Marc's Place. The owner is Herve Aussavis who also owns Luc's Café in Ridgefield. Sorena said the opening will "hopefully be before summer." Ridgefield's Little Pub at 59 Ethan Allen Highway was always crowded and had an overflowing parking lot where patrons would drive in for valet service. The restaurant was at the location for more than 10 years. See st…

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by Donna Christopher
Lifestyle
Popular Heibeck's Food Stand Reopens On Route 7 In Wilton Popular Heibeck's Food Stand Reopens On Route 7 In Wilton
Popular Heibeck's Food Stand Reopens On Route 7 In Wilton What says summertime better than New England lobster rolls piled high with homemade sauce ? If you live or travel anywhere between Norwalk and Danbury on Route 7  and need a food break you're in luck because Heibeck's Stand at 951 Danbury Road in Wilton is now open for spring and summer. Here you also find Korean tacos and piled high 3/4 pound burgers and ice cream sundaes made with house-made cake and compote on an extensive and modern roadside menu. "We had 45-minute waits over the first weekend following our April 10 opening," owner Bobbie Heibeck told Daily Voice. Her business par…

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by Donna Christopher
Lifestyle
Wooster Hollow Cafe A Hot Spot For Breakfast, Lunch Near Ridgefield/Danbury Border Wooster Hollow Cafe A Hot Spot For Breakfast, Lunch Near Ridgefield/Danbury Border
Wooster Hollow Cafe A Hot Spot For Breakfast, Lunch Near Ridgefield/Danbury Border Looking to grab a quick bite or breakfast or lunch on Route 7's Ridgefield's Wooster Hollow Cafe’s large and affordable menu makes it easy — and certainly delicious. Serving up fresh sandwiches, salads, soups and other specialties, Wooster Hollow Cafe, located at 659 Danbury Road near the Danbury border, is your quaint and cozy home away from home. The eatery has earned 4.5/5 stars on Yelp with more than 50 reviews. Guests are quick to point out Wooster’s exemplary service and simple home cooking style. “Everything was delicious!! We had the breakfast bowl, Florentine omelet and a pancake……

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by Valerie Musson
News
Snow Causes Slippery Driving Conditions With Numerous Crashes Snow Causes Slippery Driving Conditions With Numerous Crashes
Snow Causes Slippery Driving Conditions With Numerous Crashes This story has been updated. A quick-moving system bringing snow caused slippery driving conditions with reduced visibility during the morning commute. The snowfall has become lighter after 7 a.m. Friday, March 1, but precipitation, including snow showers and flurries, continued through around 8:30 a.m. for much of the area before tapering off. Numerous crashes were reported. Among them: In Westchester, a crash reported at 7:15 a.m. initially blocked two lanes on the northbound Taconic State Parkway in Mount Pleasant near Route 100/Route 133. A crash that occurred just before 7…

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by Daily Voice
Police & Fire
Motorcyclist Injured In Route 7 Crash Motorcyclist Injured In Route 7 Crash
Motorcyclist Injured In Route 7 Crash This story has been updated. There were stop-and-go delays on a stretch of Route 7 in Fairfield County early Sunday after a crash involving a motorcycle. The crash occurred around 12:30 p.m. on northbound Route 7 near Route 202/Federal Road in Brookfield. The extent of the motorcyclist's injuries were not immediately released. Traffic was backed up to Exit 11 (White Turkey Road). This continues to be a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.

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by Daily Voice
Traffic
I-84 Crash Causes Gridlock During Morning Commute I-84 Crash Causes Gridlock During Morning Commute
I-84 Crash Causes Gridlock During Morning Commute This story has been updated. A serious crash that initially took out two lanes caused gridlock on a stretch of I-84 Thursday morning. The crash occurred around 7:15 a.m. on the westbound side at Route 7/202 (Exit 7) in Danbury, with delays to Connecticut 25 (Exit 9) in Brookfield before it was cleared. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.

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by Daily Voice