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New Haven, CT
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This CT Pizzeria Listed Among Best In US By New Rankings
An iconic New Haven County pizzeria has been recognized as one of the best places to grab a slice in the entire country according to a new list from Food & Wine. Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana, located in New Haven at 157 Wooster St., was listed as one of the top 28 pizzerias in America in a new list released by Food & Wine in June 2023. One of the oldest pizzerias in the country, the New Haven location was opened by Frank Pepe all the way back in 1925 and is known for its New Haven-style coal-fired "apizza." The eatery is perhaps best known for both its classic t…
Cambridge, MA
Obituaries
Unexpected Death Of Belmont Dad, 39, Leaves Wife With 3 Kids, 1 On The Way
Three "beautiful" children and their pregnant mother suddenly lost their 39-year-old father and provider this month, and now the community is trying to help them put their lives back together. "The children do not deserve to have to endure this loss; as a community we can all help comfort and guide them through these difficult times," a GoFundMe campaign reads. "As a family we mourn, we pray, we contemplate, and we cry," the campaign continues. "Now, we must do something, together." The campaign is referring to Louis Hicks, who died suddenly on Sunday, May 7. Hicks l…
White Plains, NY
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Packaged Salad Greens Recalled Because Of Possible Health Risk
A recall has been issued for a brand of packaged salad greens due to a possible health risk. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced that lēf Farms of Loudon, New Hampshire, is voluntarily recalling a single lot of the lēf Farms “Spice” Packaged Salad Greens ("best by" date 5/5/23, lot number SP10723- 1RGH1, UPC 8 50439 00709 1) produced in its Loudon, New Hampshire greenhouse because they have the potential to be contaminated with Escherichia coli 0157:H7 (E. coli) bacteria. The FDA says lēf Farms “Spice” is the only product impacted to date and affected retail…
Massapequa, NY
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Honda Recalls 564K Vehicles Due To Rust Risk Concern
Hundreds of thousands of Honda SUVs are being recalled due to concerns that road salt could cause the frame of the vehicle to rust and unintentionally detach parts of the rear suspension. Officials announced this week that Honda is recalling nearly 564,000 CR-V models that were produced between 2007 and 2011 that were sold in states where salt and other de-icing chemicals are used to clear roads during winter storms. According to Honda, “in salt-belt states where de-icing agents are used to maintain the roadway, the de-icing agents, along with mud and water, could enter the rear frame throu…
Towson, MD
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Honda Recalls 564K SUVs For Cold Weather Rust Risk Concern
Hundreds of thousands of Honda SUVs are being recalled due to concerns that road salt could cause the frame of the vehicle to rust and unintentionally detach parts of the rear suspension. Officials announced this week that Honda is recalling nearly 564,000 CR-V models that were produced between 2007 and 2011 that were sold in states where salt and other de-icing chemicals are used to clear roads during winter storms. According to Honda, “in salt-belt states where de-icing agents are used to maintain the roadway, the de-icing agents, along with mud and water, could enter the rear frame throu…
Jersey City, NJ
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: Aging Career Criminal Gets 16 Years In Bizarre Murder-For-Hire Of NJ Politico
An aging Connecticut ex-con would have to turn 90 to taste freedom again after he was sentenced for stabbing a political consultant to death and then torching his Jersey City apartment in a murder-for-hire hit with a longtime crony from Philadelphia. The odds are stacked against George Bratsenis, 74, of Monroe, who reportedly has chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and cancer. There's also no parole in the federal prison system. Unless he’s granted a compassionate release for health reasons, Bratsenis will have to serve just about all of the plea-bargained 16-year sentence approved by …
Westport, CT
Obituaries
Former Westport Schools Guidance Counselor Robert W. Hanf, 79, Was Devoted To Family
It is with heavy hearts that we mourn the passing of Robert W Hanf, fondly known as Bob, on March 22, 2023 at the age of 79. He was predeceased by his loving wife, Kathleen Anne Dutney, and his parents, Gertrude and Walter Hanf. Bob Hanf was born on November 18, 1943 in Cambridge and raised in Belmont, Massachusetts, where he attended Belmont High School and graduated with the class of 1961. He went on to earn a liberal arts degree from Harvard College (1965) and a master’s degree in guidance at Harvard Graduate School of Education (1966). After graduating, he moved to Westport where …
Quincy, MA
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Tavern In The Square Opening New Locations In Framingham, Weymouth, Dedham
A popular bar and restaurant chain that labels itself as "an evolution of the classic neighborhood joint" will be opening several more locations in Massachusetts. Despite any formal announcements, Tavern In The Square's website lists three upcoming locations in Framingham, Weymouth and Dedham. The restaurant will also add two new locations in Bedford and Salem in New Hampshire. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Tavern in the Square (@taverninthesquare) Tavern In The Square already has 10 Massachusetts locations as well as two …
Vernon-Rockville, CT
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Seen Him? Suspect Steals Chainsaw From Store In Tolland County
Police in Tolland County are searching for a suspect who allegedly stole a chainsaw from a store and then drove away. The incident happened on Saturday, March 18 around 11 a.m., when an unknown man stole a Stihl chainsaw from the Ellington Agway located at 80 West Rd, according to Connecticut State Police. The man then drove away from the store in a white newer model Hyundai Sonata that had unknown Rhode Island registration plates and a large hole in the driver's side of the windshield. The suspect, who is depicted in surveillance images released by police, is d…
Stamford, CT
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Residents Outraged Over Racist Flyers Left In Stamford Driveways
Residents and government officials are up in arms after racist, antisemitic flyers were left in the driveway of homes in several Stamford neighborhoods over the weekend. The flyers which contained offensive anti-semitic information were left in driveways in the Pepper Ridge, Belltown, and Springdale neighborhoods in Stamford on Saturday, March 11, and Sunday, March 12. The Stamford-New Canaan-Darien branch of the United Jewish Federation said the flyers were allegedly left by the Nationalist Social Club or NSC-131. This is a New England-based neo-Nazi group with chapters in New Hampshire, …
Ossining, NY
Obituaries
Kenneth L. LaCour, 82, Was A Beloved Ossining High Guidance Counselor
Kenneth L. LaCour, 82 of Ossining, died peacefully in his sleep December 22, 2022. He was born in Dallas, TX on December 24, 1939 to Leon LaCour, Sr., and Esther LaCour (nee Severin). A beloved Ossining resident and guidance counselor at Ossining High School, Mr. LaCour is survived by his wife, Sarah LaCour, of Rhode Island and his children Samuel LaCour and Emma LaCour of Arizona, Antoinette Meares of Maryland, Jean-Pierre LaCour of New York, and Monique LaCour of Maryland. He is also survived by his grandchildren Alycia Covelly of Maryland, Alexis Meares of Virginia, Julian Meares of North…
Middletown, NJ
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Ocean State Job Lot Distributes Winter Coats, Other Essentials To Veterans, Families In Need
Ocean State Job Lot will deliver winter coats and essential items, including health and hygiene products and food to a local car dealership on Saturday, March 4. The coats and other essentials are for veterans and families in need, an OSJL spokeswoman said. Gold Coast Cadillac is located at 2123 Route 35 in Oakhurst. The coats and other goods will be distributed from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. to local veterans and families in need throughout the area. Saturday’s donation is the first of three missions to help benefit active military living on base and veterans living in shel…
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