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Peter Buck, Subway Co-Founder, Dies Peter Buck, Subway Co-Founder, Dies
Peter Buck, Subway Co-Founder, Dies Fairfield County's Peter Buck, who became a billionaire after making a small investment in the sandwich shop that later became Subway, has died. Buck, a longtime Danbury resident, died Thursday, Nov. 18, at Danbury Hospital, the company announced. A cause of death was not released. He was 90 years old. In a statement by Subway CEO John Chidse, he praised Buck for his hands-on leadership style.  "We are deeply saddened by the passing of one of Subway’s founders, Dr. Peter Buck," Chidse said. "He was a shining example of a dedicated, hands-on leader, and an integral member of the S…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Survey Reveals NY's Signature Dish, Shares Roots Of Origin Of Another State Staple, Bagels Survey Reveals NY's Signature Dish, Shares Roots Of Origin Of Another State Staple, Bagels
Survey Reveals NY's Signature Dish, Shares Roots Of Origin Of Another State Staple, Bagels What's the most signature dish in New York? A team of more than 70 editors and field editors from Reader's Digest and sister publication Taste of Home submitted their state's favorite dishes as did readers from around the United States. The rundown appears in the story, "America the Tasty: Every state's best food," in the July/August issue of Reader's Digest. In New York, the top choice comes as no surprise - Buffalo wings. The dish traces its origin back to 1964 at Buffalo's Anchor Bar, where it was invented by Teressa Bellissimo. Since then, the tasty appetizer has soared in popular…

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by Joe Lombardi