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Here's How Much You Need To Afford Retirement In CT, New Study Says Here's How Much You Need To Afford Retirement In CT, New Study Says Here's How Much You Need To Afford Retirement In CT, New Study Says
Here's How Much You Need To Afford Retirement In CT, New Study Says Retirees in many Northeast states need some of the most savings in the country to cover their living expenses, according to a new study. Coin Insider released a report on how much money retirees need beyond Social Security to cover 30 years of living costs. The August rankings looked at all 50 states based on annual spending for households ages 65 and older, local price levels, housing costs, average Social Security benefits, and whether seniors rent or own their homes. The cryptocurrency news outlet calculated the yearly gap between estimated living expenses and Social …

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by Chris Spiker
Naugatuck, CT
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Naugatuck Deputy Police Chief Arrested, Placed On Paid Leave During Investigation Naugatuck Deputy Police Chief Arrested, Placed On Paid Leave During Investigation Naugatuck Deputy Police Chief Arrested, Placed On Paid Leave During Investigation
Naugatuck Deputy Police Chief Arrested, Placed On Paid Leave During Investigation The Naugatuck Deputy Police Chief Daniel Norck was arrested on Friday, Sept. 18, and immediately placed on paid leave.  Thomaston police arrested Norck, though they have not said why.  Naugatuck police officials said they learned of his arrest on Friday but did not comment further.  Naugatuck police said Norck would remain on paid leave until an internal affairs investigation could be completed.  This is a developing story. Check back with Daily Voice for updates. 

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by Josh Lanier
Norwalk, CT
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Nearly 100 LBs Of Weed, $135K In Cash Seized From Norwalk ‘Stash House,’ Police Say Nearly 100 LBs Of Weed, $135K In Cash Seized From Norwalk ‘Stash House,’ Police Say Nearly 100 LBs Of Weed, $135K In Cash Seized From Norwalk ‘Stash House,’ Police Say
Nearly 100 LBs Of Weed, $135K In Cash Seized From Norwalk ‘Stash House,’ Police Say Police say a Connecticut home supplied illegal cannabis products to smoke shops before a raid led to six arrests. Members of the Norwalk Police Department’s Special Services Division searched 23 Glenwood Ave. on Thursday, Sept. 17. The raid followed a long-term investigation into vape and tobacco shops across Norwalk. Investigators identified the home as a suspected storage site for cannabis products, police said. Police believe the home supplied products to several shops in Norwalk and Stamford. Officers reported finding 96.5 pounds of marijuana flower and vapes inside. They also seized …

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by Josh Lanier
Hartford, CT
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Tropical Smoothie Cafe Unveils Major Changes Amid Rapid Expansion: See What's New Tropical Smoothie Cafe Unveils Major Changes Amid Rapid Expansion: See What's New Tropical Smoothie Cafe Unveils Major Changes Amid Rapid Expansion: See What's New
Tropical Smoothie Cafe Unveils Major Changes Amid Rapid Expansion: See What's New A tropical fast-casual restaurant chain is getting a fresh new look as it prepares for thousands more locations. Tropical Smoothie Cafe announced "a full-scale brand transformation" in a news release on Wednesday, Sept. 16. The makeover includes a redesigned logo, brighter colors, new packaging, and an updated digital experience. The new logo uses brighter colors and a more uniform font. Tropical Smoothie Cafe is also introducing a "Palm T" icon shaped like a palm frond that can be used as a shorthand version of the brand. The chain said the refresh is meant to create a consisten…

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by Chris Spiker
Norwalk, CT
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Norwalk Hospital Offers New Procedure To Reduce Ovarian Cancer Risk Norwalk Hospital Offers New Procedure To Reduce Ovarian Cancer Risk Norwalk Hospital Offers New Procedure To Reduce Ovarian Cancer Risk
Norwalk Hospital Offers New Procedure To Reduce Ovarian Cancer Risk Norwalk Hospital is now offering a new procedure to help eligible women reduce their risk of ovarian cancer during surgeries they are already planning. According to Northwell Health, the hospital now offers opportunistic salpingectomy, which removes the fallopian tubes during certain planned abdominal or pelvic surgeries. The option is for women at average risk of developing ovarian cancer who are finished with childbearing. Research increasingly shows the most common ovarian cancers begin in the fallopian tubes, not the ovaries. The procedure may be considered during operations such as gal…

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by Daily Voice
New Brunswick, NJ
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Rutgers Basketball Coach Reveals Cancer Diagnosis Rutgers Basketball Coach Reveals Cancer Diagnosis Rutgers Basketball Coach Reveals Cancer Diagnosis
Rutgers Basketball Coach Reveals Cancer Diagnosis Rutgers men's basketball coach Steve Pikiell revealed he is battling cancer and will undergo treatment during the season. Pikiell, who has coached at Rutgers since 2016 and led the Scarlet Knights to two NCAA Tournament appearances, said he sought medical care a couple of months ago after he wasn't feeling 100 percent.  A series of tests revealed he had cancer. "After a successful surgery, my doctors and I have a kick-ass game plan to finish treatment," Pikiell said. Pikiell said he plans to remain involved with the team as much as possible during treatment, while Associate Head Coach…

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by Cecilia Levine
Albany, NY
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NY AG Sues Trump Admin Over Funding For Gender-Affirming Care For Transgender Teens NY AG Sues Trump Admin Over Funding For Gender-Affirming Care For Transgender Teens NY AG Sues Trump Admin Over Funding For Gender-Affirming Care For Transgender Teens
NY AG Sues Trump Admin Over Funding For Gender-Affirming Care For Transgender Teens New York Attorney General Letitia James said her office is joining several other states in suing the Trump administration over a new federal rule restricting federal funding for gender-affirming care provided to transgender teenagers.  James joined 20 other attorneys general and Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro in filing the lawsuit on Wednesday, Sept. 2, challenging a rule issued by the US Department of Health and Human Services and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.  Several other attorneys general are joining New York in the lawsuit, including Connecticut, Maryland, Ma…

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by Ben Crnic
Stonington-North Stonington, CT
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District IDs North Stonington Sixth Grader Killed in School Bus Crash District IDs North Stonington Sixth Grader Killed in School Bus Crash District IDs North Stonington Sixth Grader Killed in School Bus Crash
District IDs North Stonington Sixth Grader Killed in School Bus Crash A Connecticut sixth grader died after being struck by a school bus before school Wednesday, officials said. Torren O’Grady, 11, a sixth grader at North Stonington Elementary School, died in the Sept. 2 crash on Old Colony Road in North Stonington. Connecticut State Police troopers responded to the area of Kingwood Drive and Meadow Park at about 8:27 a.m. following reports of a crash with serious injuries. Authorities have released few details about the crash, but NBC Connecticut reporters at the scene said investigators were examining a bicycle lying in the street.  Students on t…

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by Josh Lanier
Fairfield, CT
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Connecticut Teen Dies After Falling From Paddleboard In Cape Cod Pond Connecticut Teen Dies After Falling From Paddleboard In Cape Cod Pond Connecticut Teen Dies After Falling From Paddleboard In Cape Cod Pond
Connecticut Teen Dies After Falling From Paddleboard In Cape Cod Pond An 18-year-old paddleboarder from Connecticut has died after an apparent drowning at a Cape Cod pond. The emergency began shortly before 6 p.m. Monday, Aug. 31, at Jenkins Pond in Falmouth, Massachusetts. Authorities have not identified the victim.  Crews launched a search for the paddleboarder after his friend called 911 to report the teenager had fallen off his board and didn't resurface, according to the Cape and Islands District Attorney’s Office. Falmouth firefighters searched the pond and pulled the teen from the water. Emergency crews performed CPR at the scene. Paramedic…

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by Josh Lanier
Norwalk, CT
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Norwalk Repeat Child Porn Offender Sentenced After FBI Finds 2,000 Abuse Files Norwalk Repeat Child Porn Offender Sentenced After FBI Finds 2,000 Abuse Files Norwalk Repeat Child Porn Offender Sentenced After FBI Finds 2,000 Abuse Files
Norwalk Repeat Child Porn Offender Sentenced After FBI Finds 2,000 Abuse Files A Connecticut man will spend more than a decade behind bars after investigators found thousands of files depicting child sexual abuse in his Norwalk home. Rudolph Girdhari, 36, of Norwalk, was sentenced Thursday, Aug. 27, to 123 months in federal prison, followed by a lifetime of supervised release, according to the US Attorney’s Office for the District of Connecticut. The investigation began in 2022 and continued into 2023 as the FBI targeted people trading child sexual abuse images and videos on Wickr, an encrypted messaging service. Agents linked an email address associated with Girdhari…

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by Josh Lanier
Rocky Hill, CT
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‘Tried To Drag Me With His Car’: Report Details What Led To Fatal Police Shooting In Newington ‘Tried To Drag Me With His Car’: Report Details What Led To Fatal Police Shooting In Newington ‘Tried To Drag Me With His Car’: Report Details What Led To Fatal Police Shooting In Newington
‘Tried To Drag Me With His Car’: Report Details What Led To Fatal Police Shooting In Newington A preliminary state report into a fatal police shooting says the officer felt something hard in a suspect’s waistband during a scuffle before the man allegedly tried to “drag me with his car,” setting off a chase that ended in deadly gunfire. The encounter began late Friday, Aug. 21, after Hartford officers received a report of a man threatening someone with a small handgun. Officers began investigating around 11:07 p.m. near Fales Street and Sisson Avenue, according to the report from Connecticut Inspector General Eliot D. Prescott. Hartford Officer Alexander Diaz encountered 37-year…

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by Josh Lanier
Albany, NY
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NY Ranked Among 5 Most Fun States, New Study Finds: Here's Why NY Ranked Among 5 Most Fun States, New Study Finds: Here's Why NY Ranked Among 5 Most Fun States, New Study Finds: Here's Why
NY Ranked Among 5 Most Fun States, New Study Finds: Here's Why The Northeast has some of the most fun states in the country, but several others landed near the bottom of a new ranking. WalletHub released its 2026 list of the Most Fun States in America on Tuesday, Aug. 18. The study compared all 50 states across 26 metrics of entertainment, recreation, and nightlife, including restaurants, amusement parks, movie theaters, national park access, music festivals, bars, casinos, and recreation spending. The personal finance website split the study into two main categories: entertainment and recreation, which made up 80% of the score, and nightlife, which ac…

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by Chris Spiker