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Joe Biden Shocks CT Diners After Cancer Diagnosis: 'The Grandpa You Wish You Had' Joe Biden Shocks CT Diners After Cancer Diagnosis: 'The Grandpa You Wish You Had'
Joe Biden Shocks CT Diners After Cancer Diagnosis: 'The Grandpa You Wish You Had' Days after revealing his advanced prostate cancer diagnosis, former President Joe Biden stopped by a Connecticut restaurant for a bite to eat and a chance to connect with staff and customers. Biden visited The Woodland restaurant in Lakeville on Thursday night, May 22, where he posed for photos and chatted with patrons, the restaurant said in a Facebook post. Great to have Joe & Jill Biden at The Woodland last night. He was so gracious and thoughtful in conversations with... Posted by The Woodland on Friday, May 23, 2025 Woodland Owner Brandon Scimeca, center of the photo wit…

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by Josh Lanier
News
NY Beach Grades Are In: These Are The Cleanest (And Dirtiest) On Long Island Sound NY Beach Grades Are In: These Are The Cleanest (And Dirtiest) On Long Island Sound
NY Beach Grades Are In: These Are The Cleanest (And Dirtiest) On Long Island Sound With summer around the corner, swimmers across Long Island Sound have reason to celebrate — mostly. According to the 2025 Long Island Sound Beach Report released Tuesday, May 20, by Save the Sound, 72% of beaches on both the New York and Connecticut sides earned an A or B for water quality during the 2024 swimming season. Save the Sound But not all beaches passed the test. The report graded 204 beaches based on water samples collected from 2022 through 2024. Some top Connecticut performers included: Westbrook Town Beach (A+) — 10 years straight with a perfect score Waterford Town Beach…

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by Cecilia Levine
News
Missing PA Woman Found Safe, Family Says Missing PA Woman Found Safe, Family Says
Missing PA Woman Found Safe, Family Says UPDATE: Christina "Chris" Miller has been found safe, her family and police said. The 31-year-old woman who had been missing since Sunday, May 18 was located unharmed on Tuesday, May 20, according to her mother Jennifer.

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by Jillian Pikora
Business
NY-Based Regeneron Buying Bankrupt 23andMe For $256M, Pledges To Protect DNA Data NY-Based Regeneron Buying Bankrupt 23andMe For $256M, Pledges To Protect DNA Data
Ny-based Regeneron Buying Bankrupt 23andMe For $256M, Pledges To Protect DNA Data Regeneron Pharmaceuticals will acquire embattled DNA testing company 23andMe in a $256 million court-supervised sale, promising to honor existing privacy protections and continue consumer services with no changes. The agreement to buy 23andMe was announced in a news release on Monday, May 19. It comes two months after 23andMe filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Under the deal, Westchester County, New York-based Regeneron will take over 23andMe's personal genome service, total health, and research services. The telehealth brand Lemonaid Health will be shut down and Regeneron has offered to…

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by Chris Spiker
Police & Fire
DoorDash Scammer Was Murdered Before Trial In NY, Now Feds Scramble To Return Stolen Money DoorDash Scammer Was Murdered Before Trial In NY, Now Feds Scramble To Return Stolen Money
DoorDash Scammer Was Murdered Before Trial In NY, Now Feds Scramble To Return Stolen Money Federal officials have recovered more than $736,000 linked to a Connecticut-based scam targeting DoorDash drivers. But the man behind the scheme was murdered just two days before a court appearance, and now prosecutors must figure out how to return the stolen cash. Police began investigating David Smith in January 2023 when Stamford police responded to a domestic violence call at a local apartment, the U.S. Attorney for Connecticut said. Inside, officers found a 9mm handgun with an extended magazine and multiple safes stuffed with $736,040 in cash, along with 118 credit and debit cards, most…

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by Josh Lanier
Lifestyle
These Are Top 10 Most, Least Obese States, Study Reveals These Are Top 10 Most, Least Obese States, Study Reveals
These Are Top 10 Most, Least Obese States, Study Reveals A new nationwide analysis is shedding light on how states compare when it comes to a major public health challenge, and the results show striking geographic patterns. The report from U.S. News reveals which states are most affected by obesity and which are faring better — a factor that plays a critical role in overall health rankings. The data is part of the 2025 Best States rankings. It is based on self-reported obesity rates from the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, a collaboration between the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and state health departments. Obesi…

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by Joe Lombardi
News
Remains Found In Japan Identified As Missing CT Mom Remains Found In Japan Identified As Missing CT Mom
Remains Found In Japan Identified As Missing CT Mom After more than two years of desperate searching, the family of Connecticut mom Pattie Wu-Murad has received confirmation that she is deceased. The 61-year-old mom of three vanished on April 10, 2023, while hiking solo in the Japanese wilderness. For more than two years, her family held out hope—until Friday, May 9, when DNA testing confirmed that remains discovered near a stream were a match. “This confirmation came more than two years after she went missing while hiking in Japan,” her family said in a statement. “Although we had tried to prepare ourselves for this outcome, the finality of…

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by Cecilia Levine
Business
Walgreens Announces Dozens Of Upcoming Closures, Including Hudson Valley Store Walgreens Announces Dozens Of Upcoming Closures, Including Hudson Valley Store
Walgreens Announces Dozens Of Upcoming Closures, Including Hudson Valley Store Walgreens announced this past fall that it will close about 1,200 stores over three years amid a decline in prescription drug payments and a rise in online competition. About 500 of those closures will be in 2025. Now, the locations of some of the specific stores slated to go out of business are emerging and being posted at walgreens.com. Connecticut East Hartford, 922 Silver Lane: Permanently closing on Tuesday, May 20. East Haven, 157 Main Street: Permanently closing on Thursday, May 22. New Britain, 1350 Stanley Street: Permanently closing on Monday, May 19. New Milford, 173 Danbury R…

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by Joe Lombardi
Business
Hershey's Unveils Sweet New Flavor To Improve Your S'mores This Summer Hershey's Unveils Sweet New Flavor To Improve Your S'mores This Summer
Hershey's Unveils Sweet New Flavor To Improve Your S'mores This Summer Hershey's is getting ready for s'mores around summer bonfires with a new flavor of its classic chocolate bar. The new milk chocolate bar filled with caramel was officially released by Hershey's on Tuesday, May 13. The limited-edition candy will be available in six-packs only for the summer. Hershey's said the new bar is perfect for melting with marshmallows by campfires, backyard fire pits, and lakeside nights. "The combination of our signature milk chocolate with golden caramel transforms the classic Hershey's bar into something extraordinary – it's tradition reimagined with just the righ…

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by Chris Spiker
Business
Wrap Products Sold In NY Linked To Potential Contamination Risk Wrap Products Sold In NY Linked To Potential Contamination Risk
Wrap Products Sold In NY Linked To Potential Contamination Risk A public health alert has been issued for a pair of ready-to-eat wrap products due to possible Listeria contamination, the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced. The items — chicken and bacon ranch wraps sold under two brand labels — are no longer being sold, but officials are concerned some may still be in consumer refrigerators. The wraps were produced on Friday, May 2, and distributed to retail locations in New York, Connecticut, and Massachusetts. The affected items include: 10-ounce packages labeled “Big Y quick easy meals CHICKEN BACON RANCH WRAP” with a Sell By date of Tue…

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by Joe Lombardi
Business
Northwell Health's Longtime CEO Resigns As Company Expands With Nuvance Merger Northwell Health's Longtime CEO Resigns As Company Expands With Nuvance Merger
Northwell Health's Longtime CEO Resigns As Company Expands With Nuvance Merger New York's largest health care system is getting new leadership just as it completes a major merger. Michael Dowling will resign as president and CEO of Northwell Health, the company announced on Wednesday, May 14. Executive vice president Dr. John D'Angelo will be promoted to Dowling's position. After more than 23 years, Dowling will move into a new advisory role as CEO emeritus. Under his leadership, Northwell grew into one of the top 10 largest health systems in the country, now serving more than 13 million patients in the tri-state area. Dowling helped expand research and education pro…

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by Chris Spiker
Business
On The Border Finds Buyer After Tex-Mex Restaurant Chain Declared Bankruptcy On The Border Finds Buyer After Tex-Mex Restaurant Chain Declared Bankruptcy
On The Border Finds Buyer After Tex-Mex Restaurant Chain Declared Bankruptcy A Texas restaurant company is set to buy On The Border Mexican Grill & Cantina after the Tex-Mex chain filed for bankruptcy, closing more than 70 locations – including more than a dozen in the Northeast. Pappas Restaurants won an auction for On The Border, the Houston-based group said in a news release on Wednesday, May 7. The deal needs court approval and is expected to be finalized "in the coming weeks." The price wasn't mentioned in Pappas' announcement. The company previously submitted a $15.9 million stalking horse bid to buy On The Border, FSR Magazine reported in A…

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by Chris Spiker