Web Stats Provided By Google Analytics

Tuesday, August 21, 2012

08/21/12 The Raw Danbury Newsfeed

This Just In To The Danbury Roundup Newsroom...

  • Serious Accident on Route 7 Leaves Danbury Woman in Critical Care 2012-08-21, 06:04 am
    ... those involved in the accident. Fuchs later revealed the most seriously injured woman's name, Nichole Reyes, 19, of Danbury. Fuchs said that he did not know the woman's current condition, but that she is alive. Two other persons were transported to ...
  • Is it Architecture or Education? 2012-08-21, 06:03 am
    ... school bond package. Architecture is important in education. "It's a tough time to ask for this kind of money," said Danbury Mayor Mark Boughton, who led the 2020 task force that proposed this bond package. The goal of the $44 million is to address ...
  • The Leatherman: Legendary Vagabond of the Shoreline 2012-08-21, 05:17 am
    ... his place in history. His path took him along the eastern side of the Hudson River, crossing into Connecticut around Danbury, then across to the Connecticut River where he turned south to the shore towns along the Long Island Sound. Once he reached ...
  • Some of Amtrak's New High Speed Trains Would Include 'No Stops in Connecticut' 2012-08-21, 04:52 am
    ... speed portion with trains that would operate at up to 220 miles per hour along the new line that would be built from Danbury to Providence and which would cut diagonally across the state. A second tier service along that high speed line would ...
  • Some Plans For Amtrak's $115 Billion High Speed Trains Won't Include Connecticut 2012-08-21, 03:56 am
    ... speed portion with trains that would operate at up to 220 miles per hour along the new line that would be built from Danbury to Providence and which would cut diagonally across the state. A second tier service along that high speed line would ...
  • Mayor Urges Participation in Bond Vote 2012-01-21, 03:00 am
    ... students we will see over the next 10 years, and provide the space necessary to offer All-Day Kindergarten to all of Danbury's students. Mill Ridge Intermediate will be converted into a building that will house middle school students and two ...
  • Matty "The Horse" Ianniello dead at 92 2012-08-21, 12:18 am
    Former New York crime family boss Matthew "Matty the Horse" Ianniello, a key figure in the racketeering conspiracy and tax evasion case that sent Danbury trash magnate James Galante to federal prison for seven years, has died.
  • Junior golf stars set to shine at annual Fran McCarthy tournament 2012-08-21, 12:06 am
    ... morning, dozens of local youngsters, ages 5 to 17, will tee off in the annual event at Richter Park Golf Course in Danbury. The one-day tournament is divided into three age groups -- ages 5 to 8 will play five holes, ages 9 to 12 will play nine ...
  • City woman remains hospitalized 2012-08-21, 12:04 am
    A 39-year-old Danbury woman was reported to be in the intensive care unit at Westchester Medical Center on Monday evening after a one-car accident on Interstate 684 in Bedford, N.Y., at 11: 13 a.m. Sunday.
  • Many cite need for school additions 2012-08-21, 12:04 am
    ... residents in the city that is causing the overcrowding in the schools. "It sounds like a tsunami of kids are hitting Danbury," she said. "Why isn't anyone looking at that problem?" Members of the council voted unanimously after the hearing Tuesday ...
  • Danbury man charged with DUI 2012-08-20, 09:35 pm
    A 21-year-old Danbury man was charged with drunken driving and evading responsibility after he hit one car and nearly collided with a police cruiser Sunday, police said.
  • Cops: Arrested man gives false name 2012-08-20, 09:35 pm
    Police said a Danbury man who gave officers a false name after being arrested on suspicion of drunk driving was discovered when his wife used his real name to bail him out of jail.
  • Matty 'The Horse' dies 2012-08-20, 08:57 pm
    Former New York crime family boss Matthew "Matty the Horse" Ianniello, a key figure in the racketeering conspiracy and tax evasion case that sent Danbury trash magnate James Galante to federal prison for seven years, has died.
  • Name Of Driver Killed In Redding Crash Released 2012-08-20, 07:20 pm
    ... as Micelina Abbate, 70, of Ridgefield. The other drivers, who were uninjured, are listed as Geraldo Araujo, 50, of Danbury, and Misty Enright, 33, of Stamford. Redding police are still investigating the accident and haven't provided details about ...
  • Amtrak Proposes New High Speed Trains 2012-08-20, 07:09 pm
    ... portion with trains that would operate at up to 220 miles per hour along the new line, which would be built from Danbury to Providence and would cut diagonally across the state. A second tier service along that high speed line would include stops ...
  • Michelina "Micki" Abbate, 69, of Ridgefield 2012-08-20, 06:02 pm
    A Michelina "Micki Roth" Abbate, 69 of Ridgefield died surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, August 18, 2012 at Danbury Hospital.
  • High-Speed Rail Can Wait For Better Connecticut Service First 2012-08-20, 05:27 pm
    ... for trains traveling 220 mph between Washington and Boston. In Connecticut, one possible route would go through Danbury , Waterbury and Hartford and then through the eastern part of the state to Providence. One idea - this is all conceptual at this ...
  • Police: Man punches woman at Walmart 2012-08-20, 05:16 pm
    A Shelby police officer arrested a 49-year-old man who is accused of punching a woman in the nose at Walmart, according to a police report. Vespasiano Grajales, of Danbury, Conn., faces one count of assault on a female. The police officer...
  • Amtrak's New High Speed Trains Would Include no Stops in Connecticut 2012-08-20, 04:51 pm
    ... speed portion with trains that would operate at up to 220 miles per hour along the new line that would be built from Danbury, Conn., to Providence, RI, and which would cut diagonally across the state. A second tier service along that high speed line ...
  • Amtrak Proposes New High Speed Trains [Corrected] 2012-08-20, 03:38 pm
    ... portion with trains that would operate at up to 220 miles per hour along the new line, which would be built from Danbury to Providence and would cut diagonally across the state. A second tier service along that high speed line would include stops ...

Sunday, August 19, 2012

08/19/12 The Raw Danbury News Feed

This Just In To The Danbury Roundup Newsroom...

  • Militia to put undefeated record on the line Saturday in Bridgeport 2012-08-17, 03:00 am
    ... edy Stadium. The Militia's next home game is Sept. 16 at 1:30 p.m. against the Bearcats at Immaculate High School in Danbury.
  • Former Negro Leaguer to speak at Danbury Museum baseball exhibit 2012-08-18, 08:27 pm
    ... Polo Grounds in Upper Manhattan. Black went on to enlist in the army and start a life off the field. Since moving to Danbury in 1985, he's made it a personal mission to preserve a dark but important chapter in the history of the national pastime ...
  • Bandits 12-year-olds place third in Cooperstown tournament 2012-08-18, 08:27 pm
    The Bandits 12U baseball team -- comprised of boys from the Danbury area -- placed third at the Cooperstown All-Star Village Tournament of Champions last week.
  • Indian festival explodes with color 2012-08-18, 08:25 pm
    Sarada Nori performs traditional Indian dance during the Jai Ho India festival in Danbury, Saturday, Aug.
  • Golf tournament set to benefit Hospice 2012-08-18, 06:26 pm
    ... annual golf tournament to benefit Regional Hospice and Home Care is set for Aug. 27 at Ridgewood Country Club in Danbury. The golf committee members are Neumann, Gerard Benziger, Brian Crotty, Danielle Durgy, Patricia Dyer, James Foley, Michael ...
  • Three arrested in Danbury melee 2012-08-18, 01:34 pm
    ... Da Silva , 40, of East Liberty Street, was charged with breach of peace. The three were all held Saturday at the Danbury Police Department : Silva on $100,000 bail; Costa on $50,000 bail and Da Silva on $2,500 bail. All three are scheduled to appear ...
  • Comings & Goings: Moja to Wilton Road 2012-08-18, 10:17 am
    ... for five years until 2007 when he sold it. (it eventually closed around New Year's Day in 2009.) Moja's chef, Danbury resident Rick Demers (r), a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America in Poughkeepsie, N.Y., said the restaurant will have a ...
  • North Haven Police Blotter: Aug. 10 - Aug. 17 2012-08-18, 06:59 am
    ... injury/impairing morals on Wednesday, Aug. 15. The court date is Aug. 30. Tavonne Dangerfield, 21, of 181 White St., Danbury was charged with evading responsibility on Tuesday, Aug. 14. The court date is Aug. 28. Frederick Keller, 41, of 1051 ...
  • Urban Archeologist: History Hiding in the Attic 2012-08-18, 05:52 am
    ... to the past. Back in March of this year I wrote about a program from a musical performed by the students of the Danbury State Technical School in 1939. Gary Arbesman reached out to me after hearing about the article from his cousin. Dear Mr. Van ...
  • Bedbugs Close Hamden's Miller Memorial Library 2012-08-18, 05:52 am
    ... the library as a precautionary measure and the dogs used to locate bedbugs found a location that needed treatment. Danbury had bedbugs in Danbury Public Library about eight months ago, said Public Building Superintendent Rick Palanzo and Danbury ...
  • Militia to put undefeated record on the line Saturday in Bridgeport 2012-08-18, 01:04 am
    ... Stadium. The Militia's next home game is Sept. 16 at 1:30 p.m. against the Bearcats at Immaculate High School in Danbury. The Western Connecticut Militia semi-pro football team will put its perfect 4-0 record on the line on Saturday when it visits ...
  • Cruelty to animals forbidden in Judaism 2012-08-18, 01:02 am
    Rabbi Nelly Altenburger of Danbury at the Congregation B'Nai Isreal on Clapboard Ridge in Danbury on Monday Sept.
  • Albert emerges to thanks 2012-08-18, 12:47 am
    ... The "Rough Rider" in "Buffalo Bill's Wild West" show succumbed to food poisoning when the show passed through Danbury in 1900. He'd been buried in an unmarked grave. As time passed, his story became almost forgotten, a rumor. A Sioux buried at ...
  • Nominees sought for Warrior Award 2012-08-17, 07:21 pm
    ... he nomination. Nominations must be received by Sept. 30. They can be mailed to Mary Teicholz, 6 Shannon Ridge Drive, Danbury, CT 06810.
  • $55 million bond plan goes to hearing 2012-08-17, 07:19 pm
    ... of bridges on Crosby Street, Long Ridge Road and East Franklin Street $550,000 for water system improvements DANBURY -- Residents will have a chance to voice their opinion Monday about a $55 million bond proposal before the City Council decides ...
  • Magic comes to Danbury Fair mall 2012-08-17, 07:18 pm
    Mario the Magician performs his Amazing Magic Show to the delight of audience members including Madison Luchsinger, 6, of Danbury, during Danbury Kidz Camp at the Danbury Fair mall Tuesday, Aug.
  • Kimchuk announces Danbury expansion 2012-08-17, 07:18 pm
    ... attacks. "People were looking at us cross-eyed at the time," Marquis has said. "But it's been a home run." Greater Danbury Chamber of Commerce President Stephen Bull said Marquis has the ability not only to build a company but to "create jobs in an ...
  • Fairs and festivals all around this weekend 2012-08-17, 07:17 pm
    ... tonight, then resuming Saturday from noon to midnight, food, music and fun can be found at 17 Granville Ave. in Danbury. Craving Lebanese food but no time to hang out at the festival? You can pre-order your drive-thru take out selections at ...
  • Afraid of Hawk family thanks helpers 2012-08-16, 03:00 am
    ... that "Buffalo Bill's Wild West" show, which 20-year-old Albert was performing with when he died of food poisoning in Danbury in June 1900, didn't just bury him in a plain pine box.
  • Romney's Island-Hop for Fundraising 2012-08-17, 01:41 pm
    ... an estimated net worth of $36.3 billion, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index . The News-Times newspaper in Danbury, Connecticut, has reported that one of Romney's stops on Nantucket will be at the island home of Barry Sternlicht, the ...

The Raw Danbury Blog And RSS Feed

Popular Posts Danbury Roundup Posts