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Putnam County Fatal Crash Update: Woman, 30, ID'd As Victim Putnam County Fatal Crash Update: Woman, 30, ID'd As Victim
Southeast Fatal Crash Update: Woman, 30, ID'd As Victim A 30-year-old woman has been identified as the victim of a wrong-way driver fatal crash on I-84 in the Hudson Valley. Related: Wrong-Way Crash: 1 Killed In Hudson Valley The crash occurred in Putnam County around 4 a.m. Monday, April 8, near mile marker 68 eastbound on I-84 in the town of Southeast. According to Trooper AJ Hicks of the New York State Police, a Subaru Cross Trek driven by Alexandra R. Quinn, age 30, of Ridgefield, Connecticut, was traveling westbound in the eastbound lanes when it struck an eastbound 2024 Volvo tractor-trailer. Quinn was pronounced de…
Corner Deli Closes After 14-Year Run In Ridgefield Corner Deli Closes After 14-Year Run In Ridgefield
Corner Deli Closes After 14-Year Run In Ridgefield After 14 years of serving plenty of hot egg sandwiches on a roll, subs, and homemade chicken soup, a popular Fairfield County deli has closed. The owners of Tony's Corner Deli at 622 Main St., in Ridgefield, announced on Facebook on Saturday, March 23, that they were walking away from the business. "We want to thank all of our customers for the last 14 years for your patronage," Rosely and Domenick said. "It’s been a pleasure serving this community and we have endured some beautiful friendships with our customers and will cherish them forever." The couple said COVID brought the busine…
New Update: How Much Snow Did You Get? Reports From Putnam County, Region For Winter Storm New Update: How Much Snow Did You Get? Reports From Putnam County, Region For Winter Storm
New Update: How Much Snow Did You Get? Reports From Putnam County, Region For Winter Storm 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…
Beloved Restaurant Closes After More Than Decade In Business In Region Beloved Restaurant Closes After More Than Decade In Business In Region
Beloved Restaurant Closes After More Than Decade In Business In Region A restaurant in Connecticut serving up authentic Greek food to gyro lovers near and far has shut down after over a decade in the business. On Saturday, Dec. 30, popular Fairfield County eatery Gyro On Pita, located in Ridgefield, shocked customers with a sudden announcement that the Greek spot, open since 2012, would be closing. “Gyro On Pita is closed for business,” the announcement read alongside a picture of the restaurant empty and with the lights off. “Thank you for all the support throughout the years.” Posted by Gyro On Pita on Saturday, December 30, 2023 Opened by Kostas …
Drunk Driver Nabbed After Striking Guard Rail, Fleeing Scene In Region: Police Drunk Driver Nabbed After Striking Guard Rail, Fleeing Scene In Region: Police
Drunk Driver Nabbed After Striking Guard Rail, Fleeing Scene In Region: Police A 47-year-old woman faces several charges after crashing into a guard rail in Fairfield County while drunk and driving away from the scene before eventually being caught, police announced.  The incident happened on Wednesday, Dec. 20 around 9:30 p.m., when a 1998 Chevrolet Suburban driven by Ridgefield resident Paula Carter, age 47, was traveling north on Danbury Road by the intersection with Olmstead Hill Road in Wilton and struck a guardrail, according to Wilton Police.  Carter then drove away from the scene but was soon pulled over by a Wilton patrol officer, police said. …
Hit-Run Suspect Dies In Crash Minutes After Officers Give Up Pursuit In Region: Police Hit-Run Suspect Dies In Crash Minutes After Officers Give Up Pursuit In Region: Police
Hit-Run Suspect Dies In Crash Minutes After Officers Give Up Pursuit In Region: Police A man who officers briefly followed after leaving the scene of a collision was killed in a crash in Fairfield County just minutes after authorities decided to end the pursuit, police said. Georgia resident Amir Maalyjah Goodall-Reid, age 28, was killed in a crash that happened in Wilton on Wednesday, Dec. 20 just after 8 p.m., according to Wilton Police Department Lt. Anna Tornello.  The events leading up to the crash began just after 7:50 p.m. when Wilton Police received a report from someone following a gray SUV that had struck their vehicle on the Merritt Parkway (Route 15) and…
New Update: Missing 57-Year-Old Ridgefield Man Found Dead, Police Say New Update: Missing 57-Year-Old Ridgefield Man Found Dead, Police Say
New Update: Missing 57-Year-Old Ridgefield Man Found Dead, Police Say This story has been updated: A missing Connecticut man who disappeared while trail hiking has been found dead. Fairfield County resident Jack Gordon, age 57, had last been seen in his hometown of Ridgefield on Sunday, Dec. 3 was located deceased Gordon had left home to go hiking in the Bennetts Farm Trail System area in Ridgefield,.  After 18 hours of searching the area on foot and with drones, K-9 dogs, and air support, he was located, said Capt. Jeff Raines, of the Ridgefield Police. "The incident was not deemed suspicious and there is no danger to the public," Raines sa…
Woman Assaulted By Couple After Fight Over Unleashed Dog In Hudson Valley: Police Woman Assaulted By Couple After Fight Over Unleashed Dog In Hudson Valley: Police
Woman Assaulted By Couple After Fight Over Unleashed Dog In Hudson Valley: Police A couple faces charges after a middle-aged Connecticut woman was assaulted on a Northern Westchester hiking trail following a dispute over an unleashed dog, police said.  Around 12:15 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 5, authorities received a call from a woman who said that she had been assaulted at the Ward Pound Ridge Reservation, located in the towns of Lewisboro and Pound Ridge. According to Westchester County Police Public Information Officer Kieran O'Leary, the woman told authorities that she had been walking on a trail in the reservation when an unleashed dog ran up behind her.  She t…
Support Pours In For Family Of Beloved HS Student In Fairfield County Who Died At Age 15 Support Pours In For Family Of Beloved HS Student In Fairfield County Who Died At Age 15
Support Pours In For Family Of Beloved HS Student In Fairfield County Who Died At Age 15 A prayer vigil will be held to honor a 15-year-old high school student who died unexpectedly in Fairfield County. Thomas John Bergeron III, of Ridgefield, died on Monday, Oct. 30. Tommy was the beloved son of Eliana (Romero) and Thomas John Bergeron Jr., and the loving brother of Luna Bergeron, according to his obituary.  Ridgefield Public Schools officials made the announcement to the community on Monday but did not name the student. A GoFundMe started for the family by friends said "The unexpected death of a child is an unimaginable loss that no one can prepare for." The fundraiser, w…
Brand-New Clothing Store Set To Open Soon In Ridgefield Brand-New Clothing Store Set To Open Soon In Ridgefield
Brand-New Clothing Store Set To Open Soon In Ridgefield A new Connecticut shop for women, by women, is preparing to open its doors to the public. Elegant Ridgefield, located at the former Chase bank location at 98 Grove St. in Ridgefield, is getting ready for its big day on Tuesday, Oct. 3, when the storefront opens to the public. A “luxury showroom” featuring dresses galore, Elegant Ridgefield’s message is simple: to “women own and reveal confidence at any special occasion.” Owned by Elizabeth Murray Ellis, Elegant Ridgefield hopes to help women who need dresses find an outfit perfectly suited for them. “Women will find styles that fit be…
Teen Duo Nabbed In Carjacking Inside Home Garage In Fairfield County, Stolen Cars Recovered Teen Duo Nabbed In Carjacking Inside Home Garage In Fairfield County, Stolen Cars Recovered
Teen Duo Nabbed In Carjacking Inside Home Garage In Fairfield County, Stolen Cars Recovered Two 16-year-old boys have been charged with the brutal carjacking and beating of the vehicle owner in Fairfield County. Click here for a new, updated story: Third Suspect Now Sought In Violent Home Garage Carjacking In Westport On Tuesday, Sept. 19, Westport Police arrested one of the teens in connection with the carjacking that took place in Westport around 3:50 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 17 on Bayberry Lane. Based on information obtained by the Detective Bureau, a warrant to search a residence in Hartford County in Berlin was secured, said Lt. Eric Woods, of the Westport Police. On Monday, …
Swimmer Goes Missing In Northern Fairfield County Swimmer Goes Missing In Northern Fairfield County
Swimmer Goes Missing In Northern Fairfield County Police and dive teams are searching for a swimmer who was reported missing at a state park in Fairfield County. The effort to find the person began just before 5 p.m., Monday, Aug. 14, at Pierrepont State Park in Ridgefield, after the Ridgefield Police Department received a call reporting they could not find the person they were swimming with. The missing person is a New Fairfield man in his 30s, Capt. Jeff Raines of the Ridgefield Police said. The man's identity has not been released. Raines said numerous first responders participated in the search on  Monday including: Danbury Pol…
Fairfield County 25-Year-Old Sentenced For Crushing Officer During Jan. 6 Capitol Riot Fairfield County 25-Year-Old Sentenced For Crushing Officer During Jan. 6 Capitol Riot
Fairfield County 25-Year-Old Sentenced For Crushing Officer During Jan. 6 Capitol Riot A 20-something Connecticut man who used a riot shield as a weapon and pinned an officer between doors has been sentenced for his actions during the Jan. 6, 2021 Capitol riot. Fairfield County resident Patrick Edward McCaughey III, age 25, of Ridgefield, was sentenced on Friday, April 14, to seven-and-a-half years in prison on nine offenses, said Matthew M. Graves, US Attorney for the District of Columbia. The 25-year-old McCaughey was found guilty following a bench trial in September 2022 along with co-defendants Tristan Chandler Stevens, age 26, of Pensacola, Flori…
Popular Store To Close After 70 Years In Business In Ridgefield Popular Store To Close After 70 Years In Business In Ridgefield
Popular Store To Close After 70 Years In Business In Ridgefield One of Fairfield County's go-to office supply and stationery stores that has been around for almost 70 years is closing its doors for good. Squash's Office Supply in Ridgefield announced on Facebook that the store is closing because "they are ready to retire." An exact date wasn't given, but because the store, where you can find everything from stationery to office supplies, is turning 70, everything is on sale and some items are even 70 percent off until they finally clear out the stock and close their doors. The store which is also popular with artists who stop in to purchase art supplie…
Longtime NYPD Officer, Attorney From Mahopac Dies At Age 56 Longtime NYPD Officer, Attorney From Mahopac Dies At Age 56
Longtime Nypd Officer, Attorney From Mahopac Dies At Age 56 A beloved former NYPD officer from the Hudson Valley who dedicated much of his life to serving the department in various roles and practicing his faith has died.  Putnam County resident John Welch, of Mahopac, died on Thursday, April 6 at the age of 56, according to his obituary.  Born in the Bronx in 1967, Welch graduated from Mount Saint Michael Academy before earning a bachelor's degree and a law degree from St. John’s University in Queens.  Welch then began a career in law enforcement and joined the NYPD, serving as a police officer for 26 years before being as…
Police In Northern Westchester Help Nab Suspects Of Local Narcotics Ring Police In Northern Westchester Help Nab Suspects Of Local Narcotics Ring
Police In Northern Westchester Help Nab Suspects Of Local Narcotics Ring A months-long operation into a local narcotics trafficking organization in Northern Fairfield County resulted in four arrests and the seizure of large amounts of drugs and cash, police said.  The arrests resulted from the execution of 18 search warrants and an arrest warrant by the Brookfield and Danbury Police Departments on Wednesday, March 8 that stemmed from a months-long investigation into a local narcotics trafficking organization.  The investigation, known as "Operation Trinity Café," began when police responded to a non-fatal overdose in Brookfield and learned that Da…
Hunter From Carmel Accused Of Killing, Skinning Pet Dogs He Mistook For Coyotes Hunter From Carmel Accused Of Killing, Skinning Pet Dogs He Mistook For Coyotes
Hunter From Carmel Accused Of Killing, Skinning Pet Dogs He Mistook For Coyotes A New York man faces criminal charges after allegedly killing and skinning two pet dogs in Connecticut that he thought were coyotes.  Putnam County resident Michael Konschak, age 61, of Carmel, faces tampering with evidence, forgery, and hunting-related violation charges after allegedly killing the two dogs in northern Fairfield County on Friday, Nov. 18 after they escaped their owner's home.  Konschak was arrested by environmental conservation police associated with the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental protection on Wednesday, Feb. 8, according to court documents.  The …
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…
Teen Duo Who Stole SUV May Be Involved In Pair Of Shootings, Danbury Police Say Teen Duo Who Stole SUV May Be Involved In Pair Of Shootings, Danbury Police Say
Teen Duo Who Stole SUV May Be Involved In Pair Of Shootings, Danbury Police Say Two Danbury teens have been arrested for allegedly stealing a Honda CRV that may have been involved with two shootings in the area and taking police on a high-speed pursuit. The incidents began in Danbury around 7 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 23 when officers responded to Mill Ridge Road for two separate shots fired complaints, police said. In both incidents, homes were shot at by one or more occupants of a car driving through the area. As a result, several of the houses were damaged by bullets. While many of the homes were occupied, there were no reported injuries, police said. During a…
Woman Charged With DUI, Operating Without License At School In Fairfield County Woman Charged With DUI, Operating Without License At School In Fairfield County
Woman Charged With DUI, Operating Without License At School In Fairfield County A Fairfield County woman was busted for an alleged DUI at a school after police were alerted to a woman that was intoxicated. Jolene Matthews, age 46, of Ridgefield, was arrested on Thursday, Dec. 22 at the Cider Mill School at 240 School Road. According to Lt. Gregg Phillipson, of the Wilton Police, officers responded to the school for a possible woman who was intoxicated and seen getting into a white 2019 Nisan Sentra and driving out of the parking lot. As officers arrived at the school, Matthew was seen pulling back into the school parking lot and getting out of her car, Phillipson said…
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 A quick-moving storm season brought the first accumulating snowfall to the region. Here's a look at some snowfall totals reported to the National Weather Service and other sources as of Monday morning, Dec. 12. If you don't see your town listed, post the total in a comment. New York Manhattan Central Park, Trace Queens LaGuardia Airport, 0.4 inches Nassau County Manhasset Hills, 0.3 inches Suffolk County North Babylon, 0.4 inches Islip Airport, 0.4 inches West Islip, 0.2 inches Rockland County Chestnut Ridge, 2.1 inches Orange County Monroe 3.5 inches Westchester Westc…
Fentanyl Poisoning Death Of 26-Year-Old Fairfield County Man At Bachelor Party Leads To Arrest Fentanyl Poisoning Death Of 26-Year-Old Fairfield County Man At Bachelor Party Leads To Arrest
Fentanyl Poisoning Death Of 26-Year-Old Fairfield County Man At Bachelor Party Leads To Arrest The death of a 26-year-old Connecticut resident from fentanyl poisoning at a bachelor party in the state of Florida has led to the arrest of an Alabama man on murder charges. John Nabors, 26, of Mountain Brook, Alabama, was arrested on Wednesday, Nov. 30 for the incident that killed Fairfield County resident Thomas "Tom" Gleason of Ridgefield. Gleason, who grew up in Newtown where he attended the Hawley School, was found in distress when deputies responded to a medical assist call on Sand Dunes Road in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida, on Saturday, May 14, said the Walton County Sheriff's Departm…
Self-Proclaimed 'Valley Girl,' Entertainment Division Director In Hudson Valley Dies At Age 59 Self-Proclaimed 'Valley Girl,' Entertainment Division Director In Hudson Valley Dies At Age 59
Self-Proclaimed 'Valley Girl,' Entertainment Division Director In Hudson Valley Dies At Age 59 A nationally-recognized insurance specialist for celebrities and professional athletes died after a battle with cancer.  Fairfield County resident Katie Knowles Surgot, of Ridgefield, died on Tuesday, Oct. 25 at the age of 59, according to her obituary.  A lover of going to the beach, concerts, and movies who called herself a "Valley Girl," Surgot was born in Encino, California, the state where she also graduated from high school, married, and earned her degree at California State University, Northridge, her obituary said.  Eventually, Surgot moved to New…
Fairfield County Man Who Pinned Officer Between Doors Convicted For Role In Jan. 6 Riots Fairfield County Man Who Pinned Officer Between Doors Convicted For Role In Jan. 6 Riots
Fairfield County Man Who Pinned Officer Between Doors Convicted For Role In Jan. 6 Riots A Fairfield County man who used a riot shield as a weapon and pinned an officer between doors was found guilty of felony charges for his role in the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the United States Capitol Building. Patrick McCaughey III, age 25, of Ridgefield, was among the three men found guilty on Tuesday, Sept. 13, of felony and misdemeanor offenses for their actions on Jan. 6, 2021, the US Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia announced.  Earlier report - Fairfield County Man Charged With Pinning Police Officer Between Doors During Capitol Hill Riot Tristan Chandle…
Hudson Valley Native Who Was Longtime Sales Rep Dies Hudson Valley Native Who Was Longtime Sales Rep Dies
Hudson Valley Native Who Was Longtime Sales Rep Dies A man who grew up in Westchester County and spent more than 50 years working at an insurance company in Connecticut has died at the age of 91. Fairfield County resident Anthony “Tony” Ragusa, of Wilton, died at Danbury Hospital on Thursday, Aug. 4, following a brief illness, according to his obituary. He was born in Port Chester and graduated from Port Chester High School. Ragusa went on to study at Mercy College and serve in the United States Army from 1954 until 1956 when he was honorably discharged, his obituary said. According to his obituary, he worked at the Metropolitan Life I…
Off-Duty Cop Who Killed Beloved Bear In Region Won't Be Charged Off-Duty Cop Who Killed Beloved Bear In Region Won't Be Charged
Off-Duty Cop Who Killed Beloved Bear In Region Won't Be Charged An off-duty Fairfield County police officer who killed a beloved local bear will not be charged. Bobbi the black bear was killed on Thursday, May 12 in Newtown by Ridgefield police officer Lawrence Clarke. Last week, the state Department of Energy and Environmental Protection found that based on an investigation there is "insufficient evidence to bring criminal charges against the homeowner." The incident, which left two bear cubs orphaned, began when Clarke reported to DEEP he shot the bear after numerous encounters with the same bear, known to the state as bear #217, over multiple d…
Missing Man From Area Found Missing Man From Area Found
Missing Man From Area Found Update: A Hudson Valley man who went missing after intending to go to a neighboring town in Fairfield County has been located, authorities announced. Northern Westchester resident Robert Swern, age 64, left his residence in South Salem on Sunday, June, around 5 p.m. for a destination in Ridgefield, Connecticut, said the New York State Police.  He never arrived. Investigative steps thus far have placed him near Brewster around 6 p.m., and White Plains around 8 p.m. on Sunday, state police said. On Thursday morning, June 9, state police said that he safely returned to his family. Ori…
Emmy-Nominated ‘Veep’ Actor To Do Q&A About New Film At Fairfield County Theater Emmy-Nominated ‘Veep’ Actor To Do Q&A About New Film At Fairfield County Theater
Emmy-Nominated ‘Veep’ Actor To Do Q&A About New Film At Fairfield County Theater Actor and writer Matt Walsh is set to hold a Q&A to support a Fairfield County theater and nonprofit following a screening of his latest film. The Prospector Theater in Ridgefield will host the Q&A with Walsh over Zoom on Thursday, May 12, after a 7 p.m. screening of "Unplugging," a comedy film he wrote, produced, and co-stars in with Eva Longoria. Tickets for the screening are available here. "Unplugging" tells the story of a couple who attempt to reconnect by putting their phones away and going out into nature but quickly end up struggling to cope with their digital detox. …
Broadcasting Executive, Volunteer Fireman In Hudson Valley Dies At Age 56 Broadcasting Executive, Volunteer Fireman In Hudson Valley Dies At Age 56
Broadcasting Executive, Volunteer Fireman In Hudson Valley Dies At Age 56 A broadcasting executive who was a volunteer fireman in the region has died at age 56. Queens native Kevin J. Breen, who grew up in Connecticut and lived in New York's Hudson Valley, died Tuesday, April 5. He was raised in Fairfield County, in the town of Ridgefield, and was a resident of the village of Montebello, in Rockland County, NY, for the last 18 years, according to his obituary posted by Kane Funeral Home in Ridgefield, which is handling his arrangements. After graduating from Marist College, he enjoyed a long-term career in broadcast operations, including 17 years at the NBA as S…
Area Eatery With 'Classic' Pizza Draws Customers From Near, Far Area Eatery With 'Classic' Pizza Draws Customers From Near, Far
Area Eatery With 'Classic' Pizza Draws Customers From Near, Far If your belly is calling for pizza and you are the adventurous type and like a little something different on your pie, then you might want to check out one of Fairfield County's favorite wood-fired pizza places.  850 Degrees Wood Fired Pizza in Ridgefield is gaining high marks for their inventive pizza selection -- also offered gluten-free -- and for many of their pasta dishes and salads. Pizza is the main selection at 850 Degrees, offered in two types, with or without red sauce and NY style or ultra-thin.  An artichoke, truffle pizza.Yelp The selections are fun with such favorites as …