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Bridgeport Woman Charged With Unemployment Compensation Fraud BRIDGEPORT, Conn. -- A Bridgeport woman has been arrested on charges of illegally collecting thousands of dollars in unemployment benefits, police said this week. Paula A. Perez, 31, was charged with first-degree larceny by defrauding a public community, a felony, and unemployment compensation fraud, police said. The arrest is the result of an investigation by the Unemployment Compensation Fraud Unit in the Office of the Chief State’s Attorney following a complaint by the Connecticut Department of Labor. According to authorities, Perez fraudulently collected about $7,103 in unemployment be…

by Carol Reif

01/14/2016

News

Poughkeepsie Councilman's Sister Faces Assault Charges, Report Says POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. -- The teenage sister of a city councilman faces assault charges in connection with an alleged knife attack during a dispute between the siblings, according to a report in the Poughkeepsie Journal. The Journal said it fought for weeks to get details of the incident released by the police and city officials and was finally given a copy of the arrest report. According to the Journal article, Councilman Randall Johnson II, 23, and his 17-year-old sister were arguing over a pair of sneakers in November when, the incident report stated, she cut him with a kitchen knife. To re…

by Carol Reif

01/14/2016

Police & Fire

Stamford Teen Faces More Weapons Charges, Police Say STAMFORD, Conn. -- Police said that a gun stolen in the recent robbery of a North Carolina pawn shop has turned up in the hands of a Stamford teen already in hot water in an unrelated weapons case, according to a report in the Stamford Advocate. Tariq Andino’s home was raided by police this week and a .40-caliber handgun, one of the dozens of other weapons taken in the robbery, was recovered, the Stamford Advocate reported. The 18-year-old is out on bail in the original Wilton case, where he was charged with carrying a pistol without a permit, among other things, according to the Stamford A…

by Carol Reif

01/14/2016

Police & Fire

Confrontation Between Bridgeport Police, Gun-Toting Man Caught On Video BRIDGEPORT, Conn. -- A gun-toting man who walked into a Subway shop in Bridgeport looking for lunch this week was within his rights to do so, authorities say, according to the Connecticut Post. The unidentified man refused to show police officers -- who were responding to a complaint – his “open carry” permit, the Connecticut Post said. The entire incident was caught on video and went viral, the Connecticut Post reported. To see the video, click here. According to the Connecticut Post story, state law allows people with valid permits to carry guns in public. They do not have to show anyone…

by Carol Reif

01/14/2016

Police & Fire

Ansonia Man Charged With Breaking Into Newtown Home NEWTOWN, Conn. – An Ansonia man faces multiple charges after a Newtown homeowner’s security system recorded a break-in, police said. The suspect was seen on a surveillance video as he crawled through the Berkshire Road home’s living room window, police said. Christopher Isaacson, 57, was arrested at the scene and charged with third-degree burglary, criminal trespass, possession of burglary tools, and fourth-degree larceny, police said. Isaacson was released on a $10,000 bond. He is to appear in Danbury Superior Court on Thursday, Jan. 28.

by Carol Reif

01/14/2016

Police & Fire

Clarkstown Police Hope You Can Solve Their Mystery Photo CLARKSTOWN, N.Y. – The Clarkstown police have another stumper for you. The department regularly posts vintage photos on its Facebook page and asks folks to guess, for instance, a car’s make and model for fun. The latest “throwback” is a black and white shot of an accident on Route 59. Several folks have already guessed that the police cars pictured are either Plymouths or Dodges. To take a crack at it, visit the police department’s Facebook page by clicking here or here.

by Carol Reif

01/14/2016

News

15-Theater Complex In White Plains Cited For Pest Infestation WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- A 15-theater complex in White Plains has a small problem; actually it’s a huge one, it’s the critters that may be bugging movie-goers that are tiny, according to a report on lohud. The Cinema de Lux in the City Center has been issued a summons by the city for an infestation of lice, mice -- and maybe bed bugs, the lohud report said. The lohud.com story said there were no indications that other stores or restaurants at the City Center were likewise infested. To read the lohud story, click here.

by Carol Reif

01/14/2016

News

Rockland's 'People To People' Struggles To Meet Growing Needs NANUET, N.Y. -- Anyone who thinks the Great Recession is over isn’t paying attention, says Diane Serratore, executive director of the People to People fund in Nanuet. Rockland County’s primary hunger relief organization is seeing a disturbing surge in the number of senior citizens who are seeking its help, Serratore said recently. “The Greatest Generation didn’t ever want charity or any kind of assistance,” she said, but folks in their late 70s and 80s are finding that, even after just meeting their basic expenses, “there’s not a lot left over for food.” People to People helps struggling f…

by Carol Reif

01/14/2016

Lifestyle

Dutchess' Giacomo's Pizzeria Makes Finalist List In DVlicious Contest POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. -- We asked. You answered. In our hunt for the best pizza in Dutchess, Giacomo's, with six locations throughout the county, was selected by you -- our readers -- among the top three. We still need your vote to crown the winner -- all finalists are being profiled this week -- but in the meantime, here's a "slice" of what makes this pizzeria so DVlicious. Giacomo's Pizzeria, six locations: 2600 South Rd., Poughkeepsie (845) 485-1400; 1 Spackenkill Rd., Poughkeepsie (845) 462-2402; 3434 North Rd., Poughkeepsie (845) 471-0100; 942 Rte. 376, Wappingers (845) 297-5557…

by Daily Voice

01/14/2016

Neighbors

A Taste Of Fairfield County In Norwalk Aids Family & Children’s Agency NORWALK, Conn. – Organizers of A Taste of Fairfield County are calling the event at Aitoro in Norwalk a huge success, saying it brought together 150 hungry folks and close to a dozen food vendors. The fundraiser, which featured food and drink from venues around the region, as well as live music and a presentation, was hosted by the Norwalk-based nonprofit Family & Children’s Agency’s Junior Board of Advisors. Proceeds will go to support the agency’s programs, which serve families with young children. The evening’s success was “a testament to the hard work and preparation by the Junior …

by Carol Reif

01/14/2016

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