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Kendall Jenner Spotted At CT Diner Kendall Jenner Spotted At CT Diner
Kendall Jenner Spotted At CT Diner Supermodel Kendall Jenner made an unexpected stop at a popular Connecticut eatery, leaving locals buzzing. The 29-year-old reality star and model shared a snap from inside Lakeside Diner in Stamford on Instagram, giving fans a glimpse of her low-key outing. Diner owner Jane Agostino told CT Insider she recognized Jenner “immediately” when she walked in on Tuesday, Feb. 11, and she and her guests "couldn't have been more pleasant."  Jenner was joined by Renell Medrano, who is tagged in her photo at the table enjoying an omelet. Jenner was in the area for New York Fashion Week, where s…

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
CT Investigating Hanging Death Of NY Man While In Police Custody CT Investigating Hanging Death Of NY Man While In Police Custody
CT Investigating Hanging Death Of NY Man While In Police Custody State investigators are probing the in-custody death of a 36-year-old man who died while being held at the Stamford Police Department.  The Office of Inspector General, in collaboration with Stamford police, confirmed that Jamal Linton was found unresponsive in his cell on Sunday evening, Jan. 26, hours after being arrested on multiple charges, including second-degree assault and strangulation.  Linton, who was being held on a $75,000 bond, was discovered at approximately 5:42 p.m., appearing to have hanged himself, authorities said. Officers immediately performed first aid before…

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by Josh Lanier
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Purdue Pharma To Pay $7.4B In Historic Opioid Settlement: How Much Will NY Get? Purdue Pharma To Pay $7.4B In Historic Opioid Settlement: How Much Will NY Get?
Purdue Pharma To Pay $7.4B In Historic Opioid Settlement: How Much Will NY Get? Purdue Pharma will pay more than $7 billion for the corporation's role in fueling the opioid epidemic that has killed hundreds of thousands of Americans. The Sackler family and Purdue Pharma reached a $7.4 billion settlement with attorneys general from 15 states on Thursday, Jan. 23. The Sacklers have owned the company headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, for decades. The settlement includes $6.5 billion from the Sackler family, with $1.5 billion to be paid immediately, and nearly $900 million from Purdue Pharma. Funds will be distributed to states, local governments, and victims ov…

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by Chris Spiker
Sports
Former WWE CEO Vince McMahon To Pay $1.7M+ For Hiding Sexual Misconduct Payments Former WWE CEO Vince McMahon To Pay $1.7M+ For Hiding Sexual Misconduct Payments
Former WWE CEO Vince McMahon To Pay $1.7M+ For Hiding Sexual Misconduct Payments World Wrestling Entertainment founder Vince McMahon will pay more than $1.7 million after he was accused of not disclosing payment agreements related to sexual misconduct with two women, officials said. McMahon, WWE's former executive chairman and CEO, reached the agreement related to charges from the Securities and Exchange Commission, the federal agency said in a news release on Friday, Jan. 10. The SEC said McMahon concealed the "hush money" payments, creating discrepancies in WWE's financial reports. McMahon agreed to pay a $400,000 civil penalty and reimburse $1,330…

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by Chris Spiker
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Seen Him? 17-Year-Old Goes Missing In NY Seen Him? 17-Year-Old Goes Missing In NY
Seen Him? 17-Year-Old Goes Missing In NY Have you seen him? A teenager has gone missing in the region and authorities are asking the public's help in locating him. The New York State Police in Northern Westchester County are searching for Andy Salazar, age 17, from Four Winds Hospital in the Lewisboro hamlet of Cross River.   He was last seen on Friday, Sept. 27 at approximately 7:30 p.m. on Route 35 by Four Winds staff. He was wearing a black hoodie and black pants.  "Andy is known to frequent the Stamford, Connecticut area," police stated. If you think you help call state police at  914-769-2600.  …

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by Joe Lombardi
Lifestyle
Westchester's Own Michael Douglas To Receive Achievement Award In Fairfield County Westchester's Own Michael Douglas To Receive Achievement Award In Fairfield County
Westchester's Own Michael Douglas To Receive Achievement Award In Fairfield County Longtime actor and producer Michael Douglas, a longtime New York resident, will receive a Lifetime Achievement Award in Connecticut.  The 79-year-old Douglas, a Westchester County resident formerly of Bedford and now living in Irvington-on-Hudson, will be presented the award on Tuesday, Oct. 22, in Fairfield County, at the Avon Theater in Stamford. "We are thrilled to recognize Michael Douglas with the Avon Theatre Lifetime Achievement Award," said Peter H. Gistelinck, the Avon Theatre executive director. "Mr. Douglas' exceptional talent, dedication to his craft, and enduring impact on…

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by Kathy Reakes