Danbury Teen Facing Yet More New Charges
19-year-old Frailyn Nunez of Danbury faces multiple charges after a road rage incident and alleged domestic violence on March 27. Nunez, already facing firearm charges from a 2024 arrest, was hit with new charges including threatening, reckless driving, and assault after pulling a gun during a confrontation and allegedly abusing his passenger. He remains behind […]
Read MoreBrookfield Bowling Alley On The Market
Strikers of Brookfield, the town’s only bowling alley, is now for sale for $2.8 million. The 32-lane facility, closed since a fire in January, is set to reopen this summer. The owners hope a new buyer will continue operating it as a bowling alley.
Read MoreDanbury Mulling Bus Video Cameras
Danbury is considering using video cameras on school buses to catch drivers illegally passing stopped buses. The proposal, introduced by Mayor Roberto Alves, could fine offenders $250. The city council will review the plan, which is part of a state law allowing municipalities to adopt such measures.
Read MoreFalling Gas Prices
Gas prices are expected to fall nationwide, including right here in Connecticut, as oil prices drop sharply. AAA says crude fell about $10 a barrel last week… an early positive response to President Trump’s new tariff policies. OPEC is also boosting production, adding supply, and that too will dilute prices. Connecticut’s current average is $3.08 […]
Read MoreDanbury Lawyer Hit With Suspension
Danbury attorney Neil Marcus has been suspended for three months after failing to correct false testimony during a 2021 court hearing tied to a land deal in Kent. Marcus has admitted the mistake, calling it a “lesson learned,” telling the court he accepted the penalty. The suspension begins May 9.
Read MoreDanbury Chamber Honoring Nicole Maddox
The Greater Danbury Chamber of Commerce has named Nicole Maddox as the 2025 Heart of Women Award recipient. Maddox is the Vice Chair of Newtown Allies for Change. She’ll be recognized May 8th at the Amber Room in Danbury during the “Conversation for Extraordinary” event.
Read MoreNorthwell Takeover Of Nuvance Cleared By State
Northwell Health’s $20 billion takeover of Nuvance, which runs Danbury and Norwalk hospitals, was approved by the state Monday. The deal includes a one-year no-layoff guarantee and limits on price hikes tied to local cost-of-living benchmarks. Northwell plans to invest $1 billion across the Connecticut and New York facilities over five years.
Read MoreHigh Winds Knock Out Power Locally
Strong winds knocked out power to hundreds of homes and businesses across Connecticut Tuesday. Eversource reported over 400 outages last night around 9:30, with Ridgefield among the areas that were hit the hardest. Gusts reached 40 miles per hour, bringing wind chills into the 20s.
Read MoreUConn Victory Parade Planned For Saturday
In Hartford, they will celebrate UConn’s 2025 NCAA women’s basketball national championship with a victory parade and rally this Saturday. The parade starts at 11am at the State Capitol and ends at the XL Center, where a rally begins at 11:30. UConn claimed its 12th title with an 82-59 win over South Carolina. No public […]
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