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Fairfield County's Peter Buck, Subway Co-Founder, Dies At Danbury Hospital Fairfield County's Peter Buck, Subway Co-Founder, Dies At Danbury Hospital
Fairfield County's Peter Buck, Subway Co-Founder, Dies At Danbury Hospital 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
Business
Subway Bread Is Not Bread, Irish Court Rules Subway Bread Is Not Bread, Irish Court Rules
Subway Bread Is Not Bread, Irish Court Rules Whatever it is Subway is serving its sandwiches on, it’s not bread, according to the Supreme Court of Ireland. On Thursday, Oct. 1, the Irish Supreme Court ruled that Subway's “bread” did not meet the standard definition of the food item. Subway’s bread is too packed with sugar to be counted in the grain food group, the court ruled. This all came about because Subway wanted to take advantage of Ireland’s Value-Added Tax, which provides tax breaks on healthy foods. The restaurant was denied and appealed the decision to the Supreme Court.  Subway wanted a tax break for its menu items,…

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by Kristin Palpini
Lifestyle
Vote Now: Do You Plan On Trying Subway's Plant-Based Meatball Sub Being Tested At 685 Stores? Vote Now: Do You Plan On Trying Subway's Plant-Based Meatball Sub Being Tested At 685 Stores?
Vote Now: Do You Plan On Trying Subway's Plant-Based Meatball Sub Being Tested At 685 Stores? Subway will be truly allowing customers to “eat fresh” as it plans to introduce a plant-based, meatless meatball sub. Beginning in September, Subway will be offering the “Beyond Meatball Marinara” sub, which will be made with Beyond Meat’s plant-based protein, at 685 restaurants nationwide. It is only expected to be on the menu for a limited time. The restaurant becomes the latest fast-food chain to explore plant-based and vegan options for their menu. Burger King introduced a plant-based Impossible Whopper, Dunkin’ will be testing a Beyond Meat sausage and White Castle, Carl’s Jr. and Tim …

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by Zak Failla
Lifestyle
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
Police & Fire
Know Him? Police Search For Suspect In Route 7 Subway Armed Robbery Know Him? Police Search For Suspect In Route 7 Subway Armed Robbery
Know Him? Police Search For Suspect In Route 7 Subway Armed Robbery Do you know him? Police investigators are seeking the public’s assistance as they attempt to track down a suspect involved in an alleged armed robbery at a Subway restaurant on Route 7 in Fairfield County. Investigators from the Ridgefield Police Department were dispatched to the restaurant on Ethan Allen Highway - more commonly known as Route 7 - on Sunday, May 20, where there was a report of a robbery in progress involving a knife-wielding suspect. According to police, at approximately 7:07 p.m. on May 20, a single male suspect allegedly entered Subway, demanding money. After being hande…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Three More Indicted In Connection To Fatal Stabbing Of Westchester Student Three More Indicted In Connection To Fatal Stabbing Of Westchester Student
Three More Indicted In Connection To Fatal Stabbing Of Westchester Student Three more people have been indicted on charges in connection to the fatal stabbing of a New Rochelle High School junior in January. Westchester County Assistant District Attorney Nicholas DiCostanzo announced the indictment of three teenagers for their roles in the fatal stabbing of Valaree Schwab, a 16-year-old junior at the high school. According to police, officers responded to Dunkin' Donuts on North Avenue shortly after 12:20 p.m. on Jan. 10, where there were reports of a fight involving multiple high school-aged students. During the dispute, Schwab suffered two stab wounds to her tor…

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by Zak Failla