Danbury Supports Office-to-medical Conversion on Mill Plain
Danbury city planners are backing a proposal to convert part of an office building at 100 Mill Plain Road into medical space. The move would accommodate a 5,000-square-foot physical therapy clinic, helping fill long-vacant space. Planners say traffic remains a concern, but all members at the public hearing supported the request.
Read MoreConnecticut Man Sentenced for $750k Pandemic Relief Fraud
A 57 year old Connecticut man has been sentenced to 15 months in federal prison for defrauding COVID-19 relief programs out of more than an astounding $750,000. Prosecutors say Omar Rajeh of Hamden used fake documents to obtain Paycheck Protection Program and disaster loans for restaurants he no longer operated. He spent most of the […]
Read MoreRitz Crackers Recalled Nationwide Over Peanut Labeling Error
Ritz crackers have been recalled not only here in Connecticut, but nationwide due to a labeling mistake that could pose a life-threatening risk to people with peanut allergies. The FDA says certain packages were mislabeled as cheese when they actually contain peanut butter. The recall includes select 8-, 20- and 40-count sandwich packs with “best […]
Read MoreDraftkings to Pay $3 Million to Connecticut Consumers After Marketing Probe
DraftKings will pay $3 million to 7,000 Connecticut consumers following a state investigation into its marketing tactics. The Department of Consumer Protection said the probe focused on bonus offers made between late 2021 and early 2023. As part of the settlement, DraftKings will improve staff training and customer education. The company also agreed to pay […]
Read MoreInmates at Cheshire Prison Launch Hunger Strike Over Lockdowns, Conditions
A group of inmates at Cheshire Correctional Institution is refusing to eat in protest of frequent lockdowns and prison conditions. Officials say up to eight prisoners joined the strike, which began earlier this week. Complaints include lack of hot water, dirty vents, poor wages, and what they call unnecessary strip searches. The Department of Correction […]
Read MoreTwo State Troopers Injured in I-91 Crash in Enfield
Two Connecticut state troopers were injured Thursday morning while responding to a crash. This, the latest mishap involving state police, happened on Interstate 91 north near Exit 47 in Enfield. One trooper was inside a cruiser and the other was standing outside when a spinning Acura hit the vehicle, pushing it into the trooper on […]
Read MoreNew Fairfield Man Accused of Child Sex Abuse Material Gets New Attorney
A 67 year old New Fairfield man charged with possessing child sex abuse material has hired a new lawyer. John Fairchild is accused of having explicit images on a tablet seized during a December raid, which stemmed from an investigation into a fire that killed his wife. Fairchild, who was out on bond, missed a […]
Read MoreLamont Signs Bipartisan Bills to Boost State Agriculture
Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont has signed two bipartisan bills aimed at strengthening the state’s agriculture industry. The measures include new tax credits for farmers investing in equipment and infrastructure, increased property tax exemptions, and civil liability protection for agritourism operations. The legislation also creates a grant program to improve farmers’ access to land, which officials […]
Read MoreDanbury Grants Parking Variance for Apple Ridge Industrial Site
Danbury’s Zoning Board of Appeals has approved a variance allowing 75 additional parking spaces at 36 Apple Ridge Road, where a vacant high-tech warehouse is being converted into industrial condos. The property borders the city’s new west side high school, opening next month, which complicated zoning. City officials acknowledged the conflict was partly caused by […]
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