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James Beard Semifinalists: 4 CT Chefs, 2 Restaurants Earn Spots On Coveted List
Connecticut’s food scene is getting national attention. Four Connecticut chefs and two restaurants were named semifinalists for the 2026 James Beard Awards, among the top honors in American dining. The list was announced on Wednesday morning, Jan. 21. The honorees span four Connecticut communities: Mystic, New Haven, Bantam, and New Preston. David Standridge was named a semifinalist in the Outstanding Chef category, which honors chefs nationwide. He is the chef at The Shipwright’s Daughter. The Mysic restaurant has drawn acclaim and several awards. Standridge is no stranger to…
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Trump Commutes Sentence Of Developer Convicted in $50M CT Mortgage Fraud
President Donald Trump has commuted the five-year prison sentence of a New York real estate manager who pleaded guilty of fraudulently obtaining nearly $50 million in mortgage loans by overstating the value of apartment buildings in Hartford, his administration announced. Jacob Deutsch, a Brooklyn man who was sentenced in early 2022 to 62 months in prison after pleading guilty to wire fraud in what prosecutors described as a wide-ranging mortgage fraud scheme, was granted clemency last week. The White House did not provide a reason for the commutation. (Click here to read Trump'…
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Super Smash Bros. Saturday In Danbury Library Jan. 24
Danbury Library will host “Super Smash Bros. Saturday” on Saturday, Jan. 24, inviting local gamers ages 10 to 18 to square off and play through multiple eras of Nintendo’s long-running series. The program runs from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Farioly Program Room at the library, 170 Main Street, Danbury, with registration required, according to the Danbury Library webpage. The registration for this event is free. Register for the event here. Nintendo Switch. Pexels/Erik Mclean Super Smash Bros. is Nintendo’s crossover platform-fighting series that pulls in many characters from ot…
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$9.8M Darien Waterfront Estate Tied To Hedge Fund Pioneer Hits Market After 50 Years
A storied waterfront home in Fairfield County, once owned by a pioneer of the hedge fund industry, is back on the market for the first time in more than half a century. The property at 17 Contentment Island Road in Darien first went on the market in September, but recently had its price cut to $9,895,000. That marks a $1 million drop from its original asking price. Zillow Edward Goodnow owned the home. He co-founded Goodnow, Gray & Co. in 1969 and later helped start the Goodnow Investment Group. The Yale University graduate is considered one of the fathers of the hedge fund industry.…
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Bethel To Launch Food Scraps Smart Bin Jan. 23
Bethel will debut a new Food Scraps Smart Bin at the Municipal Center parking lot during a public launch on Friday, Jan. 23, at 10 a.m. The town said in its Facebook post that the Smart Bin is meant to make it easier to drop off food scraps around the clock, while reducing waste, saving money, and getting free compost. The bin expands the town’s Food Scrap Program run in partnership with the Housatonic Resources Recovery Authority, according to the Town of Bethel's Facebook post. To take part, residents need a valid transfer station permit and must sign up through HRRA, which will also qua…
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Republican Betsy McCaughey Enters CT Governor’s Race
A new Republican challenger has joined the race to take on Democratic Gov. Ned Lamont this fall. Betsy McCaughey, 77, who once served as New York lieutenant governor, hosts a weekend show on conservative news network Newsmax and writes a column for The New York Post, filed paperwork to run on Thursday, Jan. 15. In a video posted to her X account, McCaughey said she would focus on curbing property tax increases, exempting most seniors from property taxes, lowering energy costs, and repealing “Lefty Lamont’s” housing law. The law overrides local zoning rules to allow apartments and mult…
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Student Concerto Competition In Danbury; $500 Prize, Deadline Feb. 1
The Danbury Music Centre is accepting applications and video submissions for its 2026 Annual Student Concerto Competition through midnight Feb. 1, 2026. According to the Danbury Music Centre’s event listing, the winner will receive a $500 prize to support music studies and must be available to appear as a soloist at the Danbury Symphony Orchestra’s Young People’s Concert. Finalists will perform in a recital on Sunday, Feb. 8, 2026, starting at 3 p.m. at Marian Anderson Recital Hall at the Danbury Music Centre, 256 Main Street in Danbury. The winner will be revealed after the recital,&…
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This CT City Just Became The Hottest Housing Market In The Nation
Trying to buy a home in one of Connecticut's busiest cities this year may require deep pockets, quick reflexes, and a little luck. Hartford is the hottest housing market in the country, according to Zillow’s new forecast for 2026. The report pushes the Connecticut capital past Buffalo, which led the list for the past two years. The ranking matters for local buyers and sellers. It points to stiff competition, fast sales, and rising prices across the region this year. Zillow says the main problem is simple: There are not enough homes. That shortage drove quick sales and sharp price gains in…
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CT State Trooper Fired After Investigation Into Relationship With High School Student
A Connecticut State Police trooper has been fired following an internal affairs investigation into an inappropriate relationship with a high school student, state police said. Trooper First Class Timothy Haroian, 39, was terminated from state service on Dec. 30, Connecticut State Police confirmed Thursday. The decision followed an investigation into an inappropriate relationship with a student at Vinal Technical High School in Middletown, where he served as a school resource officer. Law enforcement records show the relationship involved a 17-year-old student. Investigators said Haroian beg…
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Lights, Camera, Action: Those Near Westchester Wanted For New Streaming Series 'Minivan'
Ever wanted to see yourself strolling across the big screen? A new streaming series is giving Westchester residents a shot at their background-actor moment. Grant Wilfley Casting, Inc. is looking for Westchester County locals to work as paid extras on an upcoming series titled “MINIVAN,” with roles ranging from college students to pedestrians and other everyday characters. The work is paid, with non-union actors earning $187 for up to 10 hours. According to the casting notice, the background roles are not covered by a SAG-AFTRA collective bargaining agreement, though both union a…
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New Year's Crash Nearly Killed Him — Now CT Community Is Repaying Man With 'Heart Of Gold'
A Connecticut family is facing every parent’s worst fear after a serious New Year’s Day crash left their son fighting for his life. But they're not alone, as their community is stepping up to help with his recovery. Logan Resnick, 21, of Prospect, suffered catastrophic injuries in an off-road vehicle crash on Bank Street in Waterbury. His wounds were so severe that he had to be resuscitated at the scene. Paramedics rushed him to Saint Mary’s Hospital, where doctors later airlifted him to Hartford Hospital. He has remained in the Neuro ICU since the crash. Logan suffered multiple …
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US Department Of Justice Sues CT Over Access To Voters' Data
The US Department of Justice announced Tuesday, Jan. 6, it is taking Connecticut to court over access to voter registration records. Federal officials said the lawsuit was filed Tuesday, Jan. 6, alleging Connecticut failed to provide complete voter registration lists when requested. The department also said it plans to sue Arizona over similar issues, adding to the number of states the Trump administration has targeted over access to voter roll data. “This Department of Justice has now sued 23 states for failing to provide voter roll data and will continue filing lawsuits to protect America…
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