Danbury Roundup: April 2015

Thursday, April 30, 2015

Danbury park employee killed in crash was 'great'

Authorities have identified the driver in Wednesday eveningaAos fatal crash on Lake Avenue Extension as 55-year-old Samuel Crews, of Danbury. He worked for more than 10 years for the Tarrywile Park Authority, said Becky Burr-Petro, the groupaAos executive director.

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Get Your Free Carvel Cone in Danbury

Between 3 p.m. and 8 p.m., participating Carvel shoppes will treat guests to a free junior cone filled with their choice of freshly made vanilla, chocolate or the limited-time soft ice cream made with Ferrero's Nutella hazelnut spread. The Carvel in Danbury, located on 1 Padanaram Road is a participating location, according to Carvel's online shoppe locator.

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'Real Housewives' Star Adjusting, Teaching Exercise Class At Danbury Prison

Former "Real Housewives" star Teresa Giudice has been in prison for almost four months and is "adjusting well" to life behind bars, according to a report at People.com. Giudice, 42, is teaching exercise classes and working in the kitchen at the the Federal Correctional Institution at Danbury, the magazine reported.

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Danbury's own 'Dancing with the Stars'

Susan Tomanio, director of elderly services for the city of Danbury and her partner, dance instructor Mike Rodriguez perform their dance before the judges Saturday night. A local version of "Dancing With the Stars" was held at The Palace Theater on Main Street in Danbury, Conn., Saturday, April 25, 2015 as a fundraiser to benefit Danbury Youth Services.

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Danbury park employee killed in crash remembered as 'great man'

Brookfield Resident to Deliver Presentation on WWI

... father's older brother John, relating to his WWI military service. Scully has taught several genealogy courses in Danbury and Brookfield and recently gave a talk on "Genealogy & Technology" at the Danbury Area Computer Society. The presentation ...

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Man Arrested in Connection with Beating of 57-Year-Old Danbury Man

The incident occurred in Downtown Danbury last month, the paper reports. The victim was walking on Railroad Place when he accidentally brushed up against a man.

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Bulk Waste Drop Off for Danbury Residents

Drop off your household bulk waste at City Hall or any of four other locations in the city Saturday morning. The free service is limited to Danbury residents.

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Teresa Giudice Diva Behavior In Prison?

... lty to fraud charges in March 2014. She checked herself in to authorities at the Federal Correctional Institution in Danbury, Connecticut on Monday, and is due to be released February 2016.

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Danbury's 'Dancing with the Stars' helps area youth

Wooster School 8th Grade Outstanding Citizenship Recognition: Simon Felicione

... co-educational college preparatory day school, serving students from Fairfield and Westchester Counties. Located in Danbury, Connecticut, the School serves students from Pre-K through grade 12. A leader in classroom innovation and teaching, Wooster ...

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Teresa Giudice teaches exercise classes in jail: Teresa works out every day

... a diva behind bars and is arguing with fellow inmates and prison guards at the Federal Correctional Institution in Danbury, Connecticut. "Any reports that she is behaving like a diva in prison and not getting along with inmates and the staff is ...

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Man Killed In Truck Crash Identified As City Of Danbury Worker

The 55-year-old man killed in a one-vehicle accident on Wednesday afternoon has been identified as a City of Danbury worker, according to a police statement released Thursday. At 5:07 p.m., the Danbury Police Department responded to Lake Avenue Extension for a motor vehicle accident.

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Man Killed in Danbury Crash Identified

Police responded to the scene around 5:07 p.m. on Lake Avenue Extension just west of the Ethan Allen Inn. According to police, a Grey GMC Sierra City of Danbury utility truck driven by Samuel Crews, 55, of Danbury was traveling westbound on Lake Avenue Extension when it veered into the eastbound traffic lane.

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Teresa Giudice teaches exercise classes in jail: Teresa works out every day

Danbury State Reps Discuss GOP Spending Plan

... recently endorsed the Republican Party's state budget plan for the 2016-17 fiscal year. State Reps. Dan Carter (R-Danbury and Redding), Jan Giegler (R-Danbury and Ridgefield), Stephen Harding (R-Danbury), and Richard A. Smith (R-Danbury), each ...

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Danbury's WCSU Seniors Receive Distinguished Student Award

DANBURY, Conn. Two seniors at Danbury's Western Connecticut State University recently were honored with the annual Henry Barnard Distinguished Student Award.

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Wednesday, April 29, 2015

Report: Man Dies in Danbury Crash

A 56-year-old man, who works for the city of Danbury, died after his truck went off the road on Lake Avenue Extension and stuck some trees Wednesday evening, the Danbury News Times reports. The name of the deceased will not be released until his family is notified.

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Praxair profits drop on weak sales

Profits at Praxair, a Danbury-based manufacturer of industrial gases, dropped about 7 percent during first quarter due to pressure on international sales from a strong dollar and lower commodity prices, company executives reported Wednesday. Praxair also lowered expectations for revenue and earnings per share for the coming year during a conference call Wednesday.

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Women's Club provides funds for 25 area groups

More than $15,000 was awarded Tuesday to 25 area organizations at the Celebration of Giving Breakfast, an annual event hosted by the Women's Club of Danbury/New Fairfield. Exact amounts were not specified, but awards ranged from $500 to $2,000, depending on the applicant's request, according to Sheila Roy , the public relations co-chairwoman for the club.

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Man Killed After Truck Strikes Trees In One-Vehicle Crash In Danbury

A 56-year-old Danbury man was killed on impact after his truck went off the road on Lake Avenue Extension on the city's West Side and slammed into trees during the Wednesday afternoon rush hour, according to the News-Times . The man may have worked for the City of Danbury, according to the News-Times.

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NHS Sluggers Earn Wins

... up visiting Bunnell of Stratford 4-2, at Fairfield Hills on April 27 before posting a 5-2 win at Immaculate of Danbury the next day. In the win at Brookfield, the Nighthawks scored all of their runs in the top of the seventh inning. They mustered ...

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Crash Leads to Congestion on I-84 Danbury

According to Statewide CT DOT, "I-84 Eastbound is congested between Exits 4 and 7 (3.5 miles). Reported Wednesday, April 29 at 4:41 pm."

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Danbury Named One of Connecticut's Best Cities for Young Families

According to a recent study by finance website NerdWallet, Danbury is among the top places in Connecticut for a young family. In putting together its rankings, NerdWallet says it considered home affordability, prosperity and growth, family friendliness and quality of education.

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Danbury's immigrant leaders honored

Carolina Bortolleto, of CT Students for a DREAM, speaks to members as well as non-members who've gathered to listen to President Obama on television at Banana Brazil restaurant in Danbury, Conn. on Thursday Nov. 20, 2014.

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American Dream Awards to honor Danbury's immigrant leaders

Latest Job Openings Around Danbury

... team is determined to provide you...4 days ago from ZipRecruiter Company Description: Growing landscape company in Danbury Area. Job Description: Seeking qualified applicant with prior management experience in the landscape field. Prior...6 days ago ...

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Documentary to Feature Inmate from FCI Danbury

The documentary titled, "White Collar Convicts: Life on the Inside" goes behind prison walls, showcasing the experiences of corrupt CEOs, inside traders, embezzlers and other high profile convicts. Journalist Andrew Sorkin interviews a host of these inmates including Heather Bliss, a once-well-to-do mother of four, now serving a sentence for mortgage fraud at the FCI Danbury.

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CT Wreckers Women's Football Opens Against Montreal Blitz

ATTENTION: Our kick-off time for this Saturday's home game against the Montreal Blitz has been changed to 5pm. Location remains at Immaculate High School, Danbury, CT.

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Women's Club provides funds for 25 area groups

More than $15,000 was awarded Tuesday to 25 area organizations at the Celebration of Giving Breakfast, an annual event hosted by the Women's Club of Danbury/New Fairfield. Exact amounts were not specified, but awards ranged between $500 and $2,000, depending on the applicant's request, according to Sheila Roy , the public relations co-chairwoman for the club.

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Teresa Giudice's lawyer insists she's making friends in prison and doing fitness

... time: Teresa Giudice is teaching exercise classes while serving her time in the Federal Correctional Institution in Danbury, Connecticut (pictured in December 2012) 'The women take turns leading classes and Teresa has her little group, so once in ...

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Doctors Express Brings 2nd Urgent Care Center to Danbury

Almost 2 years to the day of opening its first Danbury urgent care center at 2 Main Street, Doctors Express Urgent Care will open its second Danbury location at 100 Mill Plain Road, on the west side of town on May 1. Soon, residents of Danbury, Ridgefield, New Fairfield, Redding, Brookfield, Brewster and Pawling New York, and many other towns will have easy access to the state-of-the art, walk-in urgent care center, offering a combination of exceptional medical care and impeccable customer service. "As Connecticut's largest locally owned urgent care center group, Doctors Express is independent and not part of a larger health network.

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Teresa Giudice is leading an exercise class and cooking in prison

... Also, being in the kitchen reminds her of home. Giudice is living at the Federal Correctional Institution in Danbury, Connecticut where she is serving time for bankruptcy fraud and conspiracy to commit mail and wire fraud. On Dec. 23, 2015, she'll ...

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Drop Off Your Bulk Waste in Danbury

This Saturday, May 2 is Clean City Danbury Day where residents can drop off their bulk waste at one of five locations. The event takes place from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. and anyone is welcome to volunteer to clean-up.

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Rigorous new program offers musicians a chance to improve their artistry

Paul Frucht is an award-winning composer who is behind the launch of a new chamber music intensive program in Danbury, which is where he grew up. Offered through Danbury Music Centre, it's for people who want to study with artists-in-residence from the Juilliard School and other major conservatories.

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Danbury Fires Teacher Charged With Sex Assault Over Certification

DANBURY, Conn. A female teacher at Danbury High School charged with having a sexual relationship with a 17-year-old student has been fired, according to the News-Times .

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How Teresa Giudice Is Adapting to Prison: Leading an Exercise Class

... - staff, inmates - all the way down the line." Giudice turned herself into the Federal Correctional Institution in Danbury, Connecticut , on Jan. 5. She is serving time for bankruptcy fraud and conspiracy to commit mail and wire fraud. She will be ...

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Praxair Misses Q1 Estimates, Lowers Full-Year Forecast

... Praxair projects to post earnings of $1.40 to $1.48 per share, versus analysts' estimates of $1.56 per share. The Danbury, Connecticut-based company posted a quarterly profit of $416 million, or $1.43 per share, versus a year-ago profit of $448 ...

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Praxair profit falls, cuts full year outlook

... Mr. Angel said Praxair expects these trends to continue throughout this year. The industrial-gas company, based in Danbury, Conn., said cut its full-year outlook due to an anticipated 10% negative currency impact on sales. Praxair now projects ...

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'The Cat in the Hat' at WCSU this weekend

The Western Connecticut State University Department of Theatre Arts will present "The Cat in the Hat" at 3 and 7 p.m. on Saturday, May 2, and 3 p.m. on Sunday, May 3, in the MainStage Theatre of the Visual and Performing Arts Center on the university's Westside campus, 43 Lake Ave. Extension in Danbury. One of Dr. Seuss' best-loved stories, "The Cat in the Hat" will bring out the childhood imagination for viewers of all ages and is perfect for the whole family.

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Ex-Employee At Danbury Federal Prison Admits Role in Bribery Scheme

A 43-year-old woman pleaded guilty to participating in a bribery scheme at the Federal Correctional Institution in Danbury where she was employed. Kisha Perkins pleaded guilty Monday before U.S. District Judge Michael P. Shea in Hartford to acceptance of a bribe by a public official, which carries a maximum of 15 years in prison and a fine of up to $250,000.

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WestConn To Showcase Student Research Projects in Danbury

Western Connecticut State University in Danbury will celebrate the research work of its students in the sciences and humanities on Friday. The college will also present a guest lecture by Birgit Fogal, a senior scientist at Boehringer-Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, during the 11th annual Western Research Day in Danbury.

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Danbury Organizations Partner To Host Business After Business Event

DANBURY, Conn. All About Kids Pediatric Dentistry, Danbury's Promise for Children Partnership and the Greater Danbury Chamber of Commerce are joining forces to host a special Business After Business event Wednesday.

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Union Savings Bank Stands Ready to Assist the Small Business Market

... officer, and Vinny DiGilio, vice president and business banking manager. Established in 1866 and headquartered in Danbury, Conn., Union Savings Bank is a $2.3 billion mutual bank dedicated to being the bank of choice. As a full-service financial ...

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Western women advance to LEC lacrosse semifinals

Kelsey Heaton of New Milford and Lindsey Eanniello of Danbury each scored seven goals and Destinee Carey of New Milford scored six as the Western Connecticut State University women's lacrosse team advanced to the Little East Conference semifinals with a 24-11 victory over UMass Dartmouth in the quarterfinals Tuesday. The Colonials will travel to face Keene State in the semifinals on Thursday at 3:30 p.m. Western has advanced to the semifinals four of the last five years.

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Tuesday, April 28, 2015

TheatreWorks Adds Mother's Day Performance of 'Souvenir' on May 10

... great thing to do." SOUVENIR is a look back on the real-life eccentric Florence Foster Jenkins (Priscilla Squiers of Danbury ) - a wealthy socialite who believed she was a great soprano when, in fact, she couldn't produce two consecutive notes in ...

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Transportation finance panel talks of tolls

A welcome sign greets drivers as they cross the border from Brewster, N.Y., into Danbury, Connecticut, Tuesday, April 28, 2015. Photo: Carol Kaliff I-84 East where the road splits for Routes 7 North and 202 East in Danbury, Conn., in this file photo.

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Bethel hands Immaculate first loss of season in girls lacrosse

Immaculate's Anastastia DeLuca brings the ball cross field while being defended by Bethel's Natalie Melvin in the girls high school lacrosse game between Bethel and Immaculate high schools on Tuesday, April 28, 2015, played at Immaculate High School, in Danbury, Conn.n. Bethel's Eloise Gagnon goes around Immaculate's Maeve Reilly during the girls high school lacrosse game between Bethel and Immaculate high schools on Tuesday, April 28, 2015, played at Immaculate High School, in Danbury, Conn. Immaculate's Anna Pucci cuts between Bethel's Eloise Gagnon left, and Danika Wagener in the girls high school lacrosse game between Bethel and Immaculate high schools on Tuesday, April 28, 2015, played at Immaculate High School, in Danbury, Conn.

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Transportation finance panel talks of tolls

A welcome sign greets drivers as they cross the border from Brewster, N.Y., into Danbury, Connecticut, Tuesday, April 28, 2015. I-84 East where the road splits for Routes 7 North and 202 East in Danbury, Conn., in this file photo.

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Transportation Finance Panel talks of tolls

Legislators won't require body cameras on police

... ion with the deadly use of force by police. Lawmakers who voted against the bill included Rep. Janice R. Giegler , R-Danbury, and Rep. J.P. Sredzinski , R-Monroe.

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The Salvation Army, Danbury is looking for a Teaching Assistant

We are looking for a Teacher Assistant. Please visit the Employment page of our website for more information and share with those who might be interested. Thank you!

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Strong Week for Harvey School's Spring Teams

... Mike DePass, Jovell Forsyth, and Jameson Scarsella each tallied a goal. On Friday, April 24, Harvey team traveled to Danbury, Connecticut, and defeated league rival Wooster School, 11-2. Despite playing the game in the bitter cold with unexpected ...

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Former Danbury Prison Employee Pleads Guilty to Participating in Bribery Scheme

In the alleged scheme, the former employee collected cash bribes in exchange for a recommendations that inmates be released early. A former employee of the Federal Correctional Institution in Danbury pleaded guilty to participating in a bribery scheme, according to press release from the DOJ.

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How Long Do People Live in Danbury?

Connecticut's Fifth Congressional District, which includes Danbury has a life expectancy that exceeds the national average, according to a new study. The life expectancy at birth is 80.8 years in the district.

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Man Charged Following Road Rage Incident in Danbury

According to the paper, an officer saw a white jeep on White Street around 5 p.m. on Monday and a man Devante Laurel, 23 standing near the car and yelling at another driver. The suspect fled when the officer activated his emergency lights, the paper reports.

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Wooster School 7th Grade Outstanding Citizenship Recognition: Dylan Rosemark

Danbury Everyday Heroes: The Maids 'Cleaning for a Reason'

This week's everyday hero is The Maids, who cleans Danbury women's homes, free of charge, who are undergoing cancer treatment. Do you know someone making a difference in our community? Patch wants to tell their story in a new series we're calling "Everyday Heroes."

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Learn To Paint As Cultural Alliance Hosts 'Masters And Mixers' In Danbury

"Masters and Mixers," a class for adults who want to return to painting, learn painting or paint with friends and family, returns to Danbury on Friday with presenter Susan Jackson. The class will run from 7 to 9:30 p.m. and is hosted by the Cultural Alliance of Western Connecticut @287 Gallery & Meeting Place at 287 Main St. "A full house, a fuller wineglass and the fullest experience provide full pleasure.

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Danbury Museum & Historical Society Serves Up Wine With New Exhibit

Get a sneak peak at a new exhibit called "Focus on the Fifties" as the Friends of the Danbury Museum & Historical Society hosts a "Wine With Friends" fundraiser on Thursday, April 30. The a wine-tasting fundraiser, hosted by Wine World of Bethel, runs from 6 to 8 p.m. The evening will feature a savory selection of wines that are perfect for spring and early summer entertaining. Guests will also get a chance to preview the Danbury Museum's upcoming exhibit, "Focus on the Fifties," before its official opening on June 13. "We're excited to partner with Wine World and spotlight the fascinating stories of a more recent time in Danbury's history," said Brigid Guertin, executive director of the Danbury Museum & Historical Society.

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WestConn Community Plants Permaculture Garden In Danbury

DANBURY, Conn. Students and faculty at Western Connecticut State University in Danbury are using a new permaculture garden behind the school's science center to allow members of the school and outside community to reconnect with the land.

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New Danbury Dentist Partners With Promise For Children For Chamber Event

With a shark's head plunging through the wall of the waiting room, a seagull with wings spread overlooking the registration desk and a dog on a surfboard riding waves over a waiting-room wall embedded with video game consoles, All About Kids Pediatric Dentistry in Danbury is a far cry from the dental offices most of us knew as kids.

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Monday, April 27, 2015

Hearing Delayed For Danbury Teacher Charged With Sex Assault Of Student

Kayla Mooney, 24, a Danbury High School teacher, was recently charged with sexually assault in connection to her relationship with a male student. DANBURY, Conn.

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Danbury teacher makes appearance on sex charge

Kayla Mooney, second from left, leaves Danbury Superior Court with her attorney and supporters Monday morning, April 27, 2015. Mooney, a Danbury High School teacher, is charged with the sexual assault of a 17-year-old student.

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Mannkind to triple Afrezza production

Danbury based Mannkind expects to triple the manufacturing of Afrezza, an inhalable form of insulin approved last summer by the FDA. DANBURY -- Executives with Mannkind are tripling their production capacity at their local manufacturing facility in the hopes that demand for their drug Afrezza will continue to increase in the coming months.

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Danbury teacher makes appearance on sex charge

Mannkind to triple Afrezza production

... aware of its benefits, word will continue to spread." Pfeffer said he's also pleased with progress being made at the Danbury plant, which currently is operating one manufacturing line that can produce up to 120 million cartridges of Afrezza ...

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Teacher Kayla Mooney who was busted for having sex with her student ...

Science teacher, 24, busted for having sex with her student was arrested after she complained to the school that boy's girlfriend was harassing her Kayla Mooney, who is in her first year teaching in Danbury, Connecticut, 'engaged in sexual contact with a male student off campus last year' Kayla Mooney, 24, was arrested after allegedly having a sexual relationship with a student during her first year of teaching at Danbury High School A 24-year-old high school science teacher who was arrested for allegedly having sex with a male student and providing him with alcohol appeared in court on Monday.

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... correctly identified a synagogue that hosts regular mah jongg parties. The synagogue is Congregation B'nai Israel in Danbury.

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Danbury Hospital Praxair Cancer Center Offers Free Skin Cancer Screening

The Praxair Cancer Center at Danbury Hospital located at 95 Locust Avenue will host a free skin cancer screening on Tuesday, May 19th and Wednesday, May 20th from 6 to 8 p.m. The screenings will be provided by Danbury area board-certified dermatologists with support from clinical and allied health staff. The public is invited and encouraged to take advantage of this free screening, especially those individuals who never had their skin checked for skin cancer.

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Correction

An article in the Pulse section of Sunday's News-Times incorrectly identified a synagogue that hosts regular mah jongg parties. The synagogue is Congregation B'nai Israel in Danbury.

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Newtown Small Business Spotlight: Trash American Style

... brainstorming session. You should only know what some of the rejected names were. Why choose that location? Our Danbury brick and mortar shop stood on Mill Plain Road for 18 years. It was easily accessible from the highway yet far enough from ...

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Famed Author's 'Dramatic, Born-Again Experience'...

... course. The son of European immigrants - a mother from Germany and a father from Greece - Metaxas grew up in Danbury, Connecticut, and ended up majoring in English at Yale University, but it wasn't until after college that his conversion experience ...

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... If you have any questions or comments about this page please contact pressreleases@worldnow.com . Hotel in Danbury, CT welcomes the works of Lisa Libretto from 4:30 to 7 p.m. May 20, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Sharing a passion for art and the community, ...

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Danbury Teacher Accused of Sexual Assault Due in Court

Kayla Mooney, 24, of Danbury turned herself in on March 31 on an active arrest warrant. She is also charged with distributing alcohol to a minor.

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Danbury Small Business Spotlight: Trash American Style

Danbury Teacher Due In Court On Sexual Assault Charge

... group, a division of CBS Corp. and one of the largest network-owned station groups in the country. Got a nose for [] DANBURY, Conn. (CBSNewYork/AP) - A Danbury High School science teacher is scheduled to be arraigned Monday on charges of sexually ...

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Single-Family Home Sales Rise 21% In Danbury

Despite dreary weather, first-quarter residential real estate statistics looked encouraging for Fairfield County homeowners, especially in Danbury and Ridgefield, where the number of sales increased. Single-family home sales jumped 13 percent in Fairfield County for the first quarter, compared with the same time frame last year, according to the first-quarter report from William Pitt Sotheby's International Realty.

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Danbury High Team Earns Award At National Rube Goldberg Contest

Danbury High School's Connecticut Pre-Engineering Program took home the "Best Project Team" award at the 2015 National Rube Goldberg Machine contest on Saturday, April 18. The contest was hosted by STEM Forward at the Waukesha County Technical College in Peewaukee, Wis. High school teams from all over the country competed at the national event.

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Public hearing on widening I-95, I-84

... include widening Interstate 95 between Stamford and Bridgeport, widening Interstate 84 between Exits 3 and 8 in Danbury, reconfiguring the Route 7 and Route 15 exchange in Norwalk, repairing the Wilbur Cross Parkway's West Rock Tunnel, designing a ...

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Sunday, April 26, 2015

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... of the Battle of Compo, where British troops landed on April 25, 1777, and battled local militia in a march toward Danbury. Last year's restoration of the 105-year-old Minute Man Monument served as a the centerpiece for several related events ...

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Sentinel salute: Minute Man Monument's legacy celebrated

Report Published: "Praxair, Inc. (PX) - Alternative Energy - Deals and Alliances Profile"

... bulk delivery systems. The company operates in more than 50 countries across the world. Praxair is headquartered in Danbury, Connecticut, the US. Praxair, Inc. (PX) - Alternative Energy - Deals and Alliances Profile provides you comprehensive data ...

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Danbury senior citizen tax credit system gains attention

The 4-Strings Ukulele Group, from the Brookfield Senior Center, performs at Bethel Health Care, in Bethel, Conn, on Thursday, November 20, 2014. Singing, from left, Marcel Garcia, of Brookfield, Pat Walsh, of Brookfield, Katie Pizzo, of Brookfield, Barbara Whitmeyer, of Brookfield, George Cozzoline, of Newtown, Roberta Lueddert, of Brookfield, and Diane Pepin, of Danbury.Photo: H John Voorhees III The six-month pilot program in Trumbull would give senior citizens property tax credits for doing volunteer work within the town.

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Newtown's 'medical mile' ramps up

... in the area of Mt. Pleasant Road in Newtown, Wednesday, April 22, 2015. Photo: Carol Kaliff Much as residents in the Danbury area go to Sand Pit Road for their medical needs, Newtown economic development officials hope residents will also one day ...

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Newtown's 'medical mile' ramps up

... about development in the area of Mt. Pleasant Road in Newtown, Wednesday, April 22, 2015. Much as residents in the Danbury area go to Sand Pit Road for their medical needs, Newtown economic development officials hope residents will also one day ...

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Saturday, April 25, 2015

Men's lacrosse team punches ticket to LEC playoffs

... winless in their first nine outings. Nate Wilson led the Colonials with four goals and an assist. Anthony Nejame of Danbury and Nick Foley each had two goals and one assist, and Jesse Beatty of Redding added two goals. Goalie Kevin Seery made seven ...

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Danbury boys, Ridgefield girls capture O'Grady Relays

Mike Morrow, Danbury High School, competes in the boys long jump during the high school track and field O'Grady Relays, held at Danbury High School, on Saturday, April 25, 2015, in Danbury, Conn. Photo: H John Voorhees III Niema Riley, Danbury High School, center, and Jiana Baker, Windsor High School, right, head for the finish line in the girls 4x100 during the high school track and field O'Grady Relays, held at Danbury High School, on Saturday, April 25, 2015, in Danbury, Conn.

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Danbury boys, Ridgefield girls capture O'Grady Relays

Mike Morrow, Danbury High School, competes in the boys long jump during the high school track and field O'Grady Relays, held at Danbury High School, on Saturday, April 25, 2015, in Danbury, Conn. Niema Riley, Danbury High School, center, and Jiana Baker, Windsor High School, right, head for the finish line in the girls 4x100 during the high school track and field O'Grady Relays, held at Danbury High School, on Saturday, April 25, 2015, in Danbury, Conn.

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New Market Research Report: Praxair, Inc. (PX) - Financial and Strategic SWOT Analysis Review

... bulk delivery systems. The company operates in more than 50 countries across the world. Praxair is headquartered in Danbury, Connecticut, the US. Praxair, Inc. Key Recent Developments Feb 19, 2015: Praxair Gulf Coast Expansion To Serve Freeport, ...

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Bethel leaders regrouping on budget

... the town's affairs. Worse, he said, many voters look at Bethel's 32.11 mill rate, which is among the highest in the Danbury area, and assume that their tax bills are the highest as well. "That's not necessarily true," he said. "When property levels ...

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Bethel leaders regrouping on town budget

Controversial priest has interest in Danbury church

... to lift the bishop's excommunication last month. (AP Photo/Courtesy SVT) ** SWEDEN OUT *Photo: Contributed Photo DANBURY -- When a priest named Gerardo Zendejas met with residents of Long Ridge Road in February to explain his plans to convert a ...

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Report Lists Top Reasons Why Fairfield Police Pull Motorists Over

... Fairfield has the second-highest percentage of drivers pulled over for a cell phone violation in the state - only Danbury was higher. The reason why a Fairfield officer is likely to pull you over includes: 21.5 percent for speed-related, 22.2 ...

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Western Connecticut To Plant Permaculture Garden At Midtown Danbury Campus

A permaculture garden being launched by the Jane Goodall Center for Environmental Studies at Western Connecticut State University will be planted on the midtown campus in Danbury behind the science building on Monday, April 27, at 1 p.m. Roots & Shoots Club members, faculty, staff and volunteers from the community have been working hard on the garden design, and this initiative has been long in the making.

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Firemen battle a brush fire off of Bear Moutain Road in Danbury, Conn. Friday, April 25, 2014.

Firemen battle a brush fire off of Bear Moutain Road in Danbury, Conn. Friday, April 25, 2014.Photo: Carol Kaliff A recent brush fire in Monroe, started by a resident on the eastern edge of town who was burning a pile of sticks, quickly got out of hand.

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Friday, April 24, 2015

Danbury bats stay hot in cold-weather win over Westhill

Danbury's Matt Greene, center, is congratulated by teammates including Mike Tucci, left, after Greene hit a 2 run home run in the top of the 4th inning during the high school baseball game between Westhill High School and Danbury High School at Westhill in Stamford, Conn., Friday, April 24, 2015. Danbury won the game, 11-3.

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Danbury bats stay hot in cold-weather win over Westhill

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Brookfield employee used town's Amex card to pay for day care, documents show

Brookfield's former school finance director Art Colley, right, appears in state Superior Court in Danbury with his attorney, Eugene Riccio. Colley has been charged with second-degree larceny and third-degree forgery after police said he tried to claim reimbursement for three iPads he never purchased Photo: Carol Kaliff Brookfield's former school finance director Art Colley, right, appears in state Superior Court in Danbury with his attorney, Eugene Riccio.

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CityCenter director resigns

Andrea Gartner is resigning after spending more than eight years as the director of CityCenter, but she said her passion and commitment for the revitalization of downtown Danbury will continue. Gartner, who took on the position of director in February 2007, announced this week she plans to leave the organization at the end of the month.

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Brookfield employee used town's credit card for personal use

Brookfield's former school finance director Art Colley, right, appears in state Superior Court in Danbury with his attorney, Eugene Riccio. Colley has been charged with second-degree larceny and third-degree forgery after police said he tried to claim reimbursement for three iPads he never purchased Brookfield's former school finance director Art Colley, right, appears in state Superior Court in Danbury with his attorney, Eugene Riccio.

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Brookfield employee used town's credit card for personal use

Danbury Winery Celebrates Spring With Wine, Food, Cigars

DANBURY, Conn. Shelter Rock Winery and Winemaking Club, Connecticut's groundbreaking urban winery in Danbury, will be hosting its second annual Spring Celebration on Saturday, April 25, at 6 p.m. The evening will feature a selection of Shelter Rock's wine and food samplings from A&S Fine Foods, Amore Restaurant and Gallucci's catering the event.

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Silver Alert Issued for Girl, 17, Missing from Danbury

Shyane Felicissimo is described as a white female with blonde hair and brown eyes. She is five-feet-six inches tall and weighs 130 pounds.

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IMS Health posts higher profits

... year. But net income jumped to $298 million, compared with a net loss of $24 million. IMS Health is headquartered in Danbury, Conn., but operates globally. Revenue actually increased 7% year over year when adjusted for the negative impact of foreign ...

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Freeze Watch Issued for Danbury

Snow actually fell in parts of Connecticut late last night and the National Weather Service has issued a "Freeze Watch" for the entire state beginning late tonight and into Saturday morning. According to the National Weather Service bulletin, hazards include "sub-freezing temperatures," which means temperatures could be below 32 degrees.

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Fairfield Citizen Athletes of the Week

ACCOMPLISHMENT: Had three hits and three RBI in a 19-0 win over Danbury. Pitched a complete game five-hitter, allowing one earned run with four strikeouts in a 4-3 win over town-rival Fairfield Ludlowe at the Ballpark at Harbor Yard.

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Danbury Kid's Expo Sunday to Benefit American Cancer Society

The 5th annual Kids Expo will be held on Sunday, April 26, 2015 at the Danbury Sports Dome, 25 Shelter Rock Lane in Danbury. It will take place from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the American Cancer Society.

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Plane lands as passengers pass out

... assessing what happened on Flight 5622, an Embraer E170 jet operating as United Express. Passenger Larry Johnson of Danbury, Conn., said it became difficult to breathe halfway through the flight, although oxygen masks never dropped. "They told us ...

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Danbury Mad Hatter Chorus Presents Its 'Groovy' Show At WestConn

The Danbury Mad Hatter Chorus will present its 2015 annual show "Feelin' Groovy" on Saturday, May 16, at Western Connecticut State University's Visual and Performing Arts Center, just off Lake Avenue Extension in Danbury. The chorus, all of whose singers are members of the international Barbershop Harmony Society, will be adding their contest-winning a cappella style to songs representing the era of the group's founding almost 50 years ago with songs like: "Bye, Bye Love," "Daydream," "Breaking Up Is Hard To Do," "Happy Together" and "Blue Velvet" among others.

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Thursday, April 23, 2015

Danbury man calls plane's emergency landing 'traumatizing'

When a flight attendant asked if there was a doctor on the plane, Larry Johnson thought it was an isolated incident. The Danbury man's mind changed when the crew said they would have to make an emergency landing.

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Illness on flight diverted to New York 'a big mystery'

... assessing what happened on Flight 5622, an Embraer E170 jet operating as United Express. Passenger Larry Johnson, of Danbury, Connecticut, told The Associated Press it became difficult to breathe partway through the flight, though oxygen masks never ...

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Illness on Bradley-bound flight diverted to Buffalo remains mystery, source says

... service FlightAware said. "We dropped so fast that I didn't know what was going to happen," Larry Johnson of Danbury, Connecticut told WTNH. "I thought we were going to have to swim in the ocean or do something. All the movie thoughts are running ...

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Danbury tax pro finds right balance

When local tax professional Kristin Delfau left her job six years ago to start her own business, she didn't have a single client. The move for Delfau, founder of Delfau Tax and Financial Services , was important.

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Former Danbury workers still proud of Hubble launch

Lou Montagnino, right, points out details of the Hubble Space Telescope primary mirror to Terry Facey, left, at the Perkin-Elmer facility in Danbury in the early 1980s. Montagnino was one of the Perkin-Elmer staff responsible for completing the 94.5 inch mirror.

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Danbury man calls plane emergency 'traumatizing'

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Victor Muraca, of Danbury, watches as a player bowls a ball during a bocce tournament at Amerigo Vespucci Lodge #160 in Danbury, Conn, on Tuesday night, April 14, 2015. The tournament has been going since February 1st and is played every Tuesday night, finishing on May 1st.

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Jet checks out OK after fliers report shortness of breath

... what happened on Flight 5622, an Embraer E170 jet operating as United Express . Passenger Larry Johnson , of Danbury, Conn., said it became difficult to breathe partway through the flight, though oxygen masks never dropped. "They told us there was a ...

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Teresa Giudice Early Prison Release Deal Fell Through - Report

Teresa is currently serving her sentence for fraud at the Federal Correctional Institution in Danbury, Connecticut. Her  release date is currently set for February 5, 2016 , but according to  's source, she was close to a deal that would have gotten her out far sooner.

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Bocce thrives at Danbury lodge

Lack of air in cabin on SkyWest Flight prompts emergency landing

... assessing what happened on Flight 5622, an Embraer E170 jet operating as United Express. Passenger Larry Johnson of Danbury, Connecticut, told The Associated Press it became difficult to breathe part way through the flight, though oxygen masks never ...

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Bocce players take aim at Danbury lodge tournament

Westport Celebrates Restored Minute Man Statue With Family Fun Day

... a Revolutionary War minuteman, muzzle-loader in hand and eyes peeled for British troops returning from the Battle of Danbury. Noon to 2 p.m.: Meet the Westport Historical Society at Ned Dimes Marina (Compo Beach) for a docent-led walking tour and ...

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Three Lost Consciousness As Bradley-Bound Flight Diverted To Buffalo

... It landed at Buffalo Niagara International Airport in Buffalo at about 11:40 a.m. Passenger Larry Johnson of Danbury, Connecticut, tells The Associated Press it became difficult to breathe part way through the flight and none of the air vents were ...

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Danbury Nanny Accused Of Burning Child Pleads Not Guilty

Lidia Quilligana, 31, a Danbury nanny accused of beating and burning a 3-year-old girl, pleaded not guilty on Wednesday to three criminal charges filed against her, according to newstimes.com. DANBURY, Conn.

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Passenger says lack of air in cabin, shortness of breath before emergency landing in New York

Passenger: Shortness of breath on flight diverted to Buffalo

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Nanny Accused Of Burning Child On Stove

... for second degree burns, the mother returned home and viewed footage on a 'nanny cam'. According a report in the Danbury News Times, the device had been installed the previous December when the mother became suspicious about bruises on her daughter. ...

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Passenger: Shortness of breath on flight diverted to Buffalo

Passenger: Shortness of breath on flight diverted to NY

Unconscious passengers leads to diverted flight in New York

Passenger: Shortness of breath on flight diverted to Buffalo

Jet carrying unconscious passengers makes emergency landing

Passenger: Shortness of Breath on Flight Diverted to Buffalo

Passenger: Shortness of breath on flight diverted to Buffalo

One person gets medical attention, others treated, released after emergency landing in Buffalo

SkyWest forced to make emergency landing after three passengers pass out during flight

Passengers treated, released after flight diverts to Buffalo

Flight From Chicago Makes Emergency Landing After 3 Passengers Lose Consciousness

Nanny pleads not guilty to felony assault, related charges

... force-feeding the child, physically abusing her, and pressing her hands and leg to a stove burner. Police say the Danbury nanny told the victim's mother the girl was injured when she pulled a chair up to the stove, touched the burner and then fell ...

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Jet Carrying Unconscious Passengers Makes Emergency Landing

Nanny pleads not guilty to felony assault, related charges

... in Belmont County unveiled discussion of a massive project that could change the landscape of the Ohio Valley. DANBURY, Conn. (AP) -- A Connecticut nanny accused of beating and burning a 3-year-old girl on a stove has pleaded not guilty to charges ...

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Jet carrying unconscious passengers makes emergency landing

Danbury's 287 Gallery Presents Artist Collected By Bill Gates

The @287 Gallery & Meeting Place will present a solo show for a native New York and self-taught artist Tom Wolff, who has made it into the collection of billionaire Bill Gates. The opening will be on Friday, April 24, with a reception from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at 287 Main St. in Danbury.

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Cultural Alliance Offers Creativity Workshop In Danbury

... visit eventbrite at http://bit.ly/1F8ee8l on or before April 27; make checks payable and mail to CAWC, 287 Main St., Danbury, CT 06810. For more information, call 203-798 0760.

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Ole Mexican Grill Serves Up New Options Near Danbury's WestConn

DANBURY, CONN. Danbury has a new restaurant option in a familiar location with Ole Mexican Grille dishing up a full menu of options on White Street across from the midtown campus of Western Connecticut State University.

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Teresa Giudice Won't Get Out Of Prison Early, Still Acting Like A Diva

It appears that Teresa Giudice will have to serve the entirety of her 15-month sentence for fraud, and it's all thanks for her husband Joe. The Real Housewives of New Jersey star was expecting to be released from Danbury Connecticut correctional facility in time for the holiday season because she and her husband had a deal on the table.

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Danbury nanny accused of beating, burning child pleads not guilty

Lidia Quilligana, 31, the police said was caught on camera burning the hands and leg of a 3-year-old girl she was babysitting, pleaded not guilty Wednesday, April 22, 2015. Quilligana, center, appeared in State Superior Court in Danbury, Conn.

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Wednesday, April 22, 2015

Hundreds attend New Fairfield's Earth Day event

... of ownership by teaching others. "It's all about students generating it," he said of the event and nature lab. Three Danbury car dealerships, two Western Connecticut State University professors, The Wildlife-Line, Cedar Island Marina Research Lab ...

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Ex-Brookfield school official could face more charges

Brookfield's former school finance director Art Colley, right, appears last month in Superior Court in Danbury, Conn., alongside his attorney, Eugene Riccio. Colley has been charged with second-degree larceny and third-degree forgery after police said he tried to claim reimbursement for three iPads he never purchased.

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Waterfront building showcases Greenwich appeal

... of Summit Development, expects to find no shortage of takers for GE Capital's space at Lee Farm Corporate Park, in Danbury, Conn., which has seen ample lease activity the past 18 months. Choyce Peterson Principals John P. Hannigan, left, and Alan R. ...

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Hundreds attend Earth Day event

... the event with Milovic, said he also hopes his students gain a sense of ownership by teaching others. Three Danbury car dealerships, two Western Connecticut State University professors, The Wildlife-Line, Cedar Island Marina Research Lab and The ...

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Danbury nanny accused of beating, burning child pleads not guilty

Danbury's Lee Farm owner sees potential for GE Capital space

Felix Charney, President and CEO of Summit Development, stands in Lee farm Corportate Park, in Danbury, Conn, in this file photo. Summit Development purchased Lee Farm in 2013.Photo: H John Voorhees III GE Capital is not renewing its lease that is set to expire next fall at a Danbury office building, but the property's co-owner expressed confidence other companies will snap up the newly available space.

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Nanny in child burning case makes plea

Esty bid to boost federal aid for manufacturing falls short

Rep. Elizabeth Esty cited a Danbury manufacturer Wednesday in her unsuccessful bid to restore full funding for a federal initiative to aid businesses that are a source of high-tech jobs in Connecticut and elsewhere. Hologic, which produces state-of-the-art digital imaging for mammography uses, saved nearly $300,000 and generated $80 million in projected new sales after working with Connecticut's Manufacturing Extension Partnership affiliate, CONNSTEP.

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Danbury nanny accused of beating, burning child pleads not guilty

Ex-Brookfield school official could face more charges

Waterfront building showcases Greenwich appeal

... of Summit Development, expects to find no shortage of takers for GE Capital's space at Lee Farm Corporate Park, in Danbury, Conn., which has seen ample lease activity the past 18 months. Photo: H John Voorhees III Choyce Peterson Principals John P. ...

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Hundreds attend New Fairfield's Earth Day event

Assets seized in arrests help fund police departments

... Police Department received $4,900 in 2013 that was used to improve technology in the station's booking area. Danbury police, which keeps fiscal year records, received about $44,000 in state and federal funds. The department used the 2013 fiscal year ...

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Hundreds attend New Fairfield's Earth Day event

Latest Jobs Available Near Danbury

Description Come to our Career Seminar! When: June 30th 2015 DLA Branch Office, 599 West Hartsdale Avenue, White Plains, NY 10607 Telephone: 761-6456 Registration: 6:00 pm...1 day ago from David Lerner Associates, Inc Fit might not come across on a job description.

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Construction Of Fuel Cell Facility In Glastonbury Progressing

Ed Crowder, spokesman for UIL Holdings Corporation, said the fuel cell should be "up and ready to run" by the end of July. The cells, manufactured by Fuel Cell Energy of Danbury, use a chemical process that separates hydrogen to create electricity.

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Chinese tile game scores a comeback

... with tournaments, weekly gatherings at temples and Jewish community center s, and who-knows-how-many private games. Danbury area residents who attend Temple Beth Elohim, just over the New York border in Brewster, organize regular mah jongg parties. ...

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All School Open House at Wooster School

Report Lists Top Reasons Why Fairfield Police Pull Motorists Over

Earnings, sales drop at Boehringer Ingelheim

... news comes on the heels of confirmation in February that Boehringer Ingelheim, one of the largest employers in the Danbury area, laid off dozens of local employees as part of a "rebalancing" of its U.S. workforce. Company officials said at the time ...

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Man Caught Dealing Drugs in Danbury, Rams Police Car During Pursuit: Cops

Danbury police arrested a suspected drug dealer while conducting surveillance in the area of Liberty Avenue and South Street on Tuesday. The surveillance was the result of citizen complaints and past observations of illegal drug transactions taking place in the area.

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CNBC to Premiere White Collar Convicts: Life on the Inside, 4/29

... society bearing the stigma that comes with being a convicted felon. CNBC also travels to the Federal Prison Camp in Danbury, CT where Piper Kerman, author of "Orange is the New Black," served her time. CNBC speaks there with Heather Bliss, a ...

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Danbury Police: Man Arrested On Drug Charges After Ramming Unmarked Car

A 31-year-old man was arrested on multiple drug charges in Danbury after he rammed an unmarked police car as officers attempted to pull him over on I-84 on Tuesday, police said. The case began with police surveillance of the gas station at Liberty Avenue and South Street by members of the Special Investigations Division in response to complaints of drug-dealing in the area, police said.

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Redding Student At Wooster School Named To Senior Leadership Post

DANBURY, Conn. Six juniors at the Wooster School in Danbury were recently named to leadership positions for their upcoming senior year.

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Business Booms At Augie's In Danbury Despite Guilty Plea By Owner

DANBURY, Conn. Although the owner of Augie's in Danbury recently pleaded guilty to tax evasion, he still has the support of many loyal customers, according to newstimes.com.

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Victim's Father, Killer To Give Danbury Talk About Restorative Justice

DANBURY, Conn. The Ancell School of Business Division of Justice and Law Administration, and the Center for Compassion, Creativity and Innovation will host a panel talk in Danbury on "Restorative Justice: Healing for Both Victim & Offender."

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Fairfield County Abounds With Earth Day Deals And Discounts

... The promotion ends April 29. See more information on their website here ; Fairfield locations include Stamford and Danbury. Amazon is offering up to 50 percent on DVDs and Blu-ray discs on items related to the planet and nature. Go here for details. ...

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Tuesday, April 21, 2015

The Hubble's journey from its birthplace in Danbury

The transportation team that moved the fine guidance sensor for the Hubble telescope from Perkin-Elmer in Danbury to Moffet Field in California. This photograph was taken by Danbury Airport Administrator Paul Estefan.

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Incredible Danbury Teen Headed to MIT

Danbury High School senior to head to MIT in fall Honors student looks back on journey through Danbury schools As 17-year-old Sameena Shaffeeullah sifted through the confetti and balloons that came in a package along with her latest offer of acceptance to one of the country's most prestigious colleges, she also looked back on the journey she took to get there. This week, Sameena considered the dozen colleges to which she accepted and excitedly decided upon the Massachusetts Institute of Technology to study computer engineering.

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Childhood Portraits: Our Children, Our Future

... side. At light following hospital, turn left. At the next intersection, go straight into the Mansion driveway. From Danbury: Take Route 7 south to Norwalk, at Grist Mill Road (directly opposite the Connecticut Motor Vehicle Department) turn right. ...

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Extraordinary women to share their stories in Danbury

... CTbites, Amy Kundrat, and the Director of Global Diversity & Inclusion at Praxair, Moderator Vanessa Abrahams-John. DANBURY -- Four "extraordinary" women are on tap later this week to discuss their successes - and the barriers they had to overcome ...

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Extraordinary women to share their stories in Danbury

... and the Director of Global Diversity & Inclusion at Praxair, Moderator Vanessa Abrahams-John. Photo: Tyler Sizemore DANBURY -- Four "extraordinary" women are on tap later this week to discuss their successes - and the barriers they had to overcome ...

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Distracted driving happens 11.1 million times a day

... while driving violations, 45 seatbelt violations, and 67 other motor vehicle violations. Photo: John Nickerson Danbury Police Officer Ricard DeJesus checks the paper work of a driver he's stopped on White Street in Danbury, Conn. Photo: Carol Kaliff ...

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Large Book Signing at Cheshire Historical Society

... (Playing Tyler and The Poet) - Mr. Stephen Darley (Call to Arms: The Patriot Militia in the 1777 British Raid on Danbury, Connecticut) - Mr. Ron Gagliardi (Images of Old Cheshire) - Ms. Janina Nawarskas (A Child Lost: My Life's Journey through ...

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Distracted driving happens 11.1 million times a day

... parkways and interstates. State police also took part in a similar effort in September. With more than a week to go, Danbury has issued more than 500 tickets for cellphone violations this month -- 483 of those were for first

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Dave Gavitt '59 an Inaugural Inductee into ECAC Hall of Fame

The Eastern College Athletic Conference inducted its inaugural class of 25 former student-athletes, coaches and administrators into the ECAC Hall of Fame last Friday evening at the Matrix Conference and Banquet Center in Danbury, Connecticut. Among those inducted was the late Dartmouth alumnus and former basketball coach Dave Gavitt '59.

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Seniors Put Artwork On Display For Thesis Exhibition At Danbury's WestConn

DANBURY, Conn. The Western Connecticut State University's Art Department will kick off its Senior Thesis Exhibition in Danbury on Wednesday.

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Danbury native heads to Italy for prestigious music fellowship

Amy Bovin Dauphinais, 29, a Danbury, Conn. native, is the director of bands and music teacher at Bristol Eastern High School in Bristol, Conn..

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Kenny Barron, Jimmy Heath At WCSU Jazz Fest

Pianist Kenny Barron and saxophonist Jimmy Heath - two Philadelphia legends and NEA Jazz Master Fellowship recipients - co-headline Western Connecticut State University 's 20th annual Jazz Fest in Danbury this weekend. Barron, 71, will perform on Friday, April 24, with the WCSU Jazz Orchestra , while Heath, 88, appears with his Big Band on Saturday, April 25 .

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Summer Prospects at Wooster School Helps Students Avoid the Summer Slide

Melissa Gorga plays volleyball ain Jamaica as Teresa Giudice sits in jail

Check out those coconuts! Real Housewives Of New Jersey star Melissa Gorga has fun in Jamaica as sister-in-law Teresa Giudice sits in jail The 36-year-old Real Housewives Of New Jersey star was spotted in the Montego Bay area of the Caribbean island earlier in April with husband Joe Gorga, 35, whose sister Teresa Giudice is serving her 15-month prison sentence in Danbury, Connecticut. Volleyball games, chess matches, bicycles, and even a photo shoot with some handy coconuts were all part of a day's activities for Joe and Melissa.

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On this day in 1777 British attack Danbury, Connecticut

General William Tryon On this day in 1777, British troops under the command of General William Tryon attack the town of Danbury, Connecticut, and begin destroying everything in sight. Facing little, if any, opposition from Patriot forces, the British went on a rampage, setting fire to homes, farmhouse, storehouses and more than 1,500 tents.

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On this day in 1777 British attack Danbury, Connecticut

New Haven Bariatric Surgeon Compares Popular Weight Loss Techniques

... the short and long term. Dr. Ramlogan is a board-certified bariatric surgeon practicing in the Derby, New Haven, and Danbury, CT area. After receiving his medical degree from the University of the West Indies, he completed an internship followed by ...

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Danbury's Casey Smith Earns All-Met Third Team After Stellar Rookie Year

FAIRFIELD, Conn. Fairfield University's Casey Smith, a Danbury native, was named to the All-Met third team by the Metropolitan Basketball Writers Association.

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Danbury Museum And Historical Society Serves Up Wine With Friends

DANBURY, Conn. The Danbury Museum and Historical Society's "Wine with Friends" event will be hosted by Wine World of Bethel on Thursday, April 30, from 6 to 8 p.m. The evening will feature a savory selection of wines that are perfect for spring and early summer entertaining.

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Casino bill makes second hurdle

... communities mentioned as possible hosts -- a municipality would have to apply for one of the casinos ---- include Danbury along the New York border, Bridgeport and New Haven, both of which have simulcast parlors, which could also easily add slot ...

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Casino bill makes second hurdle

Monday, April 20, 2015

Danbury Man Faces Numerous Charges After I-84 Stop

Jose Ramirez, a 27-year-old Danbury resident, has been charged with forgery, falsifying business records, false personation, and driving while intoxicated on Sunday, according to New York State Police. Police said troopers patrolling Interstate 84 stopped the vehicle that Ramirez was operating for traveling under 40 miles per hour in a posted 55-mile-per-hour zone.

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Augie Incorvaia, owner of Augie's Numero Uno Pizzeria in Danbury, on Monday, Nov. 29, 2010. Photo: Jay Weir/ File, ST Augie Incorvaia, left, owner of Augie's Numero Ono Pizzeria in Danbury on Monday, Nov. 20, 2010.

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Report Lists Top Reasons Why Danbury Police Officers Pull Over Your Vehicle

A recent report by the Connecticut Racial Profiling Prohibition Project found that the Danbury Police Department conducted 6,182 traffic stops from Oct. 1, 2013 through Sept. 30, 2014.

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Guilty plea doesn't hamper appetite for Augie's pizza

... food and good people, a real gathering place, like a restaurant should be." Stephen Bull , president of the Greater Danbury Chamber of Commerce , said he hopes Incorvaia can get the matter behind him and move forward in "one of the most difficult ...

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Casino bill makes second hurdle

... communities mentioned as possible hosts -- a municipality would have to apply for one of the casinos ---- include Danbury along the New York border, Bridgeport and New Haven, both of which have simulcast parlors which could also easily add slot ...

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Danbury Residents Run in the Boston Marathon

Seven Danbury residents are part of the group of runners making their way from from Hopkinton, Mass. to the finish line in Boston.

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Heavy Rain, Fog, and Wind Forecast for Danbury

... winds as high as 30 mph are expected during the day. A short term hazardous weather forecast is also in effect for Danbury. During the day today we could receive up to an inch of rain with temperatures hovering in the high 40s to mid 50s, another ...

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Pleasantville Area Business Owners! Get Your 15 Minutes of Fame on Patch

... Wendy Mitchell at wendy.mitchell@patch.com. Photo 1: White chocolate cheese cake, Nico's Pizza & Pasta, Main Street, Danbury, Conn. Photo 2: Lobster cocktail, Della Francesca, Mill Plain Road, Danbury, Conn. Photo 3: Chocolate mousse cake, Della ...

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Newtown Business Owners! Get Your 15 Minutes of Fame on Patch

... Mitchell at wendy.mitchell@patch.com . Photo 1: White chocolate cheese cake, Nico's Pizza & Pasta, Main Street, Danbury. Photo 2: Lobster cocktail, Della Francesca, Mill Plain Road, Danbury. Photo 3: Chocolate mousse cake, Della Francesca. Credits: ...

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Bronxville Area Business Owners! Get Your 15 Minutes of Fame on Patch

Danbury's WCSU Events Include Earth Day Discussion, Planetarium Show

Western Connecticut State University in Danbury has announced several upcoming events for the week of April 20, including events to celebrate Earth Day. Art writer, historian and curator Jennifer Samet and gallerist Steven Harvey will offer their perspectives on artists and the contemporary art scene at 11 a.m. in Room 144 of the Visual and Performing Arts Center on the WCSU Westside campus April 20 through 26. The event will be free and open to the public.

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Information On Art Grants Available At Danbury Event

DANBURY, Conn. A free session about grant programs through the New England Foundation for the Arts will be held in Danbury on Wednesday, April 29. The session, hosted by the Cultural Alliance of Western Connecticut, could potentially benefit artists of all disciplines, creative professionals in design and marketing, and representatives of cultural nonprofit organizations, theaters, community centers and schools.

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Danbury Rep. Harding Opposes 'Second-Chance' Bill

State Rep. Stephen Harding (R-Danbury) voted against a proposal that authors say would give drug offenders a second chance at turning their lives around by making drug possession a simple misdemeanor. S.B. 952, An Act Concerning a Second Chance ...

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Sunday, April 19, 2015

Minute Man to Get a Day's Worth of Honors

... of the British invasion of Connecticut on April 25, 1977. The British landed here to begin their march toward Danbury where the revolutionaries' armaments were stored. Minute Man Day is being sponsored by the Westport Historical Society (WHS), ...

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The Weekend in Photos, April 17-19, 2015

... anniversary with a gala at the Wee Burn Country Club in Darien on April 18, 2015. Were you SEEN? Liz Corrigan, of Danbury, was at Gerosa Records, in Brookfield, early on Saturday morning searching for special releases on Record Store Day, Saturday ...

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Obituary: Clara (Claire) Linstrum Zanella, 86, Mother of Susan Tamagni and Jean Dyer

Born in Danbury, on January 17, 1929 to the late Raymond and Clara Linstrum, she moved to Bridgeport and later to Fairfield raising five children. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother.

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Danbury Inmate and Real Housewives Star to Lose Her Mansion

... and bankruptcy fraud and conspiracy. She is serving her prison sentence at the Federal Correctional Institution in Danbury. Teresa Giudice, also a cast member of Bravo TV's "Real Housewives of New Jersey," has been granted an early release from her ...

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Heavy Rain, Possible Thunderstorms Will Be Moving Into Danbury

The sunny, delightful weather Fairfield County enjoyed this weekend will be a thing of the past as a new workweek starts. Rain, heavy at times, is in the forecast for Monday, with its arrival just in time for the morning commute.

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Most Recent Job Openings Near Danbury

... New Jersey Relocation package. Salary...2 days ago from ZipRecruiter NOW INTERVIEWING: ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF NURSING Danbury / Stamford Area We understand that nursing is more than a job- it's a calling! We appreciate all of our nurses working ...

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Rebuild America's unions to restore its middle class

... gains are in part because graduate student workers at the University of Connecticut, nurses and hospital workers in Danbury and New Milford, and many other workers across the state stood up for better wages and working conditions, and joined a ...

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Lawmakers: End magnet school moratorium

Students at the Academy for International Studies Elementary Magnet School, in Danbury, Conn., breakdances while surrounded by his classmates in this file photo.Photo: Tyler Sizemore Connecticut is receiving high marks for reducing the racial imbalance within its schools, but a state moratorium on building new magnet schools is raising questions about whether that progress can continue. The proliferation of magnet schools, which bring students from urban and suburban communities together, led to a decrease in segregation of black and Latino students in Connecticut and a narrowing of the achievement gap, a study released last week by the Civil Rights Project at UCLA said.

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Saturday, April 18, 2015

Bethel taxpayers to vote on budget Tuesday

... are ranging from negative values to more than 2 percent. New Milford is projecting a 1.7 percent tax increase while Danbury is calling for a 2.4 percent increase. Ridgefield has proposed to take nearly $2 million from its cash reserves to keep the ...

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Bethel taxpayers to vote on budget Tuesday

Museum Musings

... was the "female Paul Revere." One week following the first battle, word came that the British were attacking Danbury, Connecticut. Sybil traveled about 40 miles in the middle of the night, in a rainstorm, calling out that the British were burning ...

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Upcoming Road Work in Brookfield

Milling and paving will take place along Federal Road in Brookfield between Candlewood Lake Road and the Danbury town line. Prince George's County Police say #HelpJoshua is generating tips, and offers of help for the family after a boy's wheelchair was taken.

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Crash in New York Claims Danbury Man's Life

Editor's Note: This incident was first reported on April 15 but ICYMI a Danbury man was killed in a tragic incident in Southeast, NY. New York State Police responded to a two-car personal injury auto accident on I-684 around 7:18 p.m. on Tuesday.

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Beautiful Baby Contest Seeking Entries

... encouraged. The winning child and their family will ride in a chauffeur-driven convertible, provided by Mercedes of Danbury, in the Newtown Labor Day Parade as the Beautiful Baby Winner. All children and their families who enter will also be invited ...

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Esty Tours UTC Aerospace Systems In Danbury

U.S. Rep. Elizabeth Esty toured United Technologies Corp.'s Aerospace Systems on April 8 in Danbury and held a town hall meeting with employees. UTC Aerospace Systems' Danbury workforce develops and manufactures electro-optical systems supporting a range of critical missions in space, air, and on the ground, supporting defense, civil, and international markets.

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Hatters watch Blue Wave walk off with victory

The Blue Wave battled and ultimately defeated Danbury 5-4 in walk-off fashion on Friday, but not without a roller-coaster of momentum changes. After falling behind to Danbury 3-0, Frasca, a senior third baseman, followed Conor Davey 's home run with one of his own to pull the Blue Wave to within a run.

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Friday, April 17, 2015

Local Leaders Fear State Budget Cuts In Conn Will Take A Toll On Cities, Towns

... a division of CBS Corp. and one of the largest network-owned station groups in the country. Got a nose for [...] Danbury Mayor Mark Boughton is watching the situation at the capital carefully. He said cuts by the state could have a dramatic impact ...

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Danbury softball team suffers first loss of season against Darien

Danbury catcher Alyna Bellantoni reaches for the throw to home as Darien's Erika Osherow crosses the plate to score a run in the girls high school softball game between Darien and Danbury high schools, on Friday, April 17, 2015, played at Danbury High School, Danbury, Conn. Danbury's Julia Lener makes a back handed grab at short before throwing to first for the out in the girls high school softball game between Darien and Danbury high schools, on Friday, April 17, 2015, played at Danbury High School, Danbury, Conn.

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Danbury schools diverse, to some extent

... "multiracial" -- 10 percent or more each of white, black, Latino or Asian students -- overlooks a peculiarity of the Danbury school population, where the Latino student population is booming and black students are a shrinking share of the total. ...

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Plan to merge city and school services on hold

On paper, the way to meet the rising costs of providing government services to a growing population is to streamline the way a city does business. So Danbury Mayor Mark Boughton is backing off a consultant's recommendation to merge duplicative departments at City Hall and the city's public schools -- at least for 18 months.

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Danbury softball team suffers first loss of season against Darien

Long before she totaled 12 strikeouts in her complete game win against Danbury, Darien pitcher Erika Osherow found herself in a bit of a jam in the bottom of the first inning of her squad's 6-1 road victory. Danbury leadoff hitter Shea McNamara walked, advanced to second on a wild pitch and moved to third on a groundout to third base.

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Jazz Festival at WCSU Danbury

Jamie Begian, head of WestConn's jazz program, comes in this Sunday with a showcase of up-and-coming talent! Sophia Cannavo & Samantha Feliciano on vocals, Mike McGinley on sax, and Rick Baumer on guitar, with Jamie on guitar.

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Danbury plan to merge city and school services put on hold

Hospital adjusts to meet changing needs

Services moved from New Milford Hospital: Family Birthing Center: OB-GYN services relocated to Danbury Hospital IT services moved to Western Connecticut Health Network office in Bethel Business office centralized at WCHN in Bethel Medical records, radiology records and EKGs now electronic/no filing or retrieval personnel needed Nurses reduced to 98 staff members Services remaining or added: Primary and specialty outpatient care Medical and surgical inpatient care Diebold Family Cancer Center Advanced diagnostic and therapeutic services Holistic medical practices: acupuncture, reflexology and massage therapy Relocating ICU patients to new Progressive Care Unit co-located with medical/surgical third floor Arnhold Emergency Department to be opened in summer Primary care medical office to be built in hospital Patient portal Follow My Health to access own health records Since becoming ... (more)

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Melissa Gorga on holiday in Jamaica while Teresa Giudice is in jail

... a bright yellow, sheer cover-up The other side of the coin: Meanwhile, Teresa Giudice served her 15-month term in Danbury, Connecticut (pictured here in March 2014 with husband Joe Giudice, who will then serve a 41-month term after his wife) 'She's ...

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Wooster School Launches Center for Social Impact and Innovation

Video Shows Horrific Details in Case of Danbury Nanny Who Burned Child

Lidia Quilligana, 31, of Danbury was arrested and charged with first-degree assault, risk of injury to a minor and third-degree criminal mischief on March 27. The complainant told police that her daughter had been assaulted by the nanny earlier in the day, which resulted in second degree burns to the child's hands and leg. While Quilligana maintained that the child accidentally touched the stove that resulted in the injuries, the video footage showed otherwise.

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ESCAPE To The Arts Awarded $5,000 From Savings Bank Of Danbury

DANBURY, Conn. The Regional YMCA of Western Connecticut's after school program at ESCAPE to the Arts has been awarded a $5,000 education grant from Savings Bank of Danbury, to support its youth development and education activities.

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Police: "Nanny cam" captures babysitter burning tot

... Connecticut girl and burning her on a hot stove. Check out this story on wtsp.com: http://on.wtsp.com/1G0gjkC DANBURY, Conn. -- Police say video from a "nanny cam" shows a babysitter beating a 3-year-old Connecticut girl and burning her on a hot ...

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Doctors Express Urgent Care Opening 2nd Office In Danbury

Doctors Express Urgent Care will open its second Danbury urgent care center on the West Side of town in May. A new state-of-the art, walk-in urgent care center will open at 100 Mill Plain Road, offering medical care with impeccable customer service. Doctors Express also has a location at 2 Main St. in Danbury.

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Police say video shows nanny burning 3-year-old Conn. child

DANBURY, Conn. - Police say video from a nanny cam shows a baby-sitter beating a 3-year-old Connecticut girl and burning her on a hot stove.

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The Edwards Twins To Perform At The Palace Danbury

The Edwards Twins, master singer-impersonators, are taking the stage at 8 p.m. May 8-9 at The Palace Danbury Theatre. Anthony and Eddie Edwards are identical twins.

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Western bats quiet in loss to Manhattanville

... t as Western dropped a 16-9 decision at Westfield State Thursday. Destinee Carey of New Milford and Raquel Heitor of Danbury each added a goal and Ellie Calcavecchio of Brookfield and Courtney Bennett each added an assist.

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Thursday, April 16, 2015

Banks throws no-hitter for Immaculate

Abbott Tech's Kayla Jessup reaches for the throw as Immaculate's Sam Budnik slides safely into second during the girls high school softball game between Immaculate and Abbott Tech high schools on Thursday, April 16, 2015, at Hatters Park, in Danbury, Conn. Photo: H John Voorhees III Immaculate's Kiley Banks pitches in the girls high school softball game between Immaculate and Abbott Tech high schools on Thursday, April 16, 2015, at Hatters Park, in Danbury, Conn.

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Danbury to Begin Spring Yard and Leaf Pick-Up Program

... please put them curbside the Sunday of your pick-up week. Ferris Mulch Products at 6 Plumtrees Road will be open for Danbury residents who wish to drop-off their own bags or tree debris before, during, and after the city's collection program. The ...

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Danbury police sniper maintains sharp focus in fulfilling lifelong dream

Shortly after graduating from high school in 1979, Joseph Pooler walked away from an opportunity to work in one of the most respected and honorable careers. At the final stage of the hiring process, Pooler withdrew his application to work for the Danbury Police Department so he could pursue other goals.

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Danbury man gets prestigious honor

... physics in New York. After returning to the U.S. in 2004 to work at IBM Research at Yorktown Heights, he settled in Danbury. Many years and many tech advancements later, he not only has a number of tools to communicate with people back home, but he ...

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Danbury Police: Nanny-Cam Shows Trauma Suffered By Girl Burned On Stove

Danbury authorities said the nanny-cam footage used to charge a 31-year-old caregiver in the beating of a 3-year-old clearly showed the fear and pain the girl was experiencing, according to newstimes.com. Police said the footage shows Lidia Quilligana picking up the child by the throat and throwing her to the ground as well as grabbing the girl's wrists and holding her hands on what appeared to be stove burners, newstimes.com reported.

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Danbury police officer recognized after following life-long passion

Report Lists Top Reasons Why Danbury Police Officers Pull Over Your Vehicle

Danbury cop recognized after following life-long passion

Report Lists Top Reasons Why Ridgefield Police Officers Pull Over Your Vehicle

... and 91.71 percent of those involve non-residents, the report states. Overall, 2,522 resident stops were made in Danbury with 5.55 percent of these stops accounting for minority residents. Ridgefield's minority population comprises 7.29 percent of ...

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Preview of 'Souvenir' at TheatreWorks New Milford

... Jenkins] is her unwavering enthusiasm and steadfast dedication to music and her art," said Priscilla Squiers of Danbury , who portrays Ms. Jenkins and also designed the show's costumes. "She alludes to the fact that she has been discouraged by ...

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Upcoming events in the Danbury area

Lee Ann Womack will perform at the Ridgefield Playhouse in Ridgefield, Conn., on Saturday, April 18, at 8 p.m. Tickets are $45. For more information, visit 203-438-5795. Photo: Contributed Photo

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Wooster School Welcomed Visiting Artist David Gelfman '85

... by. He wrapped up his visit with a presentation to the Upper School students. David Gelfman was born in 1967 in Danbury, Connecticut. He grew up in Ridgefield and attended Wooster school, graduating in 1985. David earned a BFA from St. Lawrence ...

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Labor Unions, Community Groups Rally In Danbury For Higher Wages

Union workers and community leaders gather at the Danbury Library in support of higher wages and the right to form a union. DANBURY, Conn.

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Spring brings cha-ching to housing market

... say the good weather has brought out droves of buyers to open houses. Kim Gifford is a real estate agent in the Danbury, Conn. office of William Pit Sotheby's International Realty. Photographed Wednesday, April 15, 2015. William Raveis Senior Sales ...

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Wednesday, April 15, 2015

Spring brings cha-ching to housing market

... has brought out droves of buyers to open houses. Photo: Tyler Sizemore Kim Gifford is a real estate agent in the Danbury, Conn. office of William Pit Sotheby's International Realty. Photographed Wednesday, April 15, 2015. Photo: Carol Kaliff William ...

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Briefly. . .

Biodel is raising $30 million via a public sale of stock, with the Danbury-based company developing an emergency treatment for a diabetic condition. Biodel is selling 32.6 million shares at 92 cents each, granting its underwriter William Blair 7 Co.

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Police: Video shows child's 'absolute fear and pain'

... "In the footage you can see the absolute fear and pain from the trauma in (the little girl's) facial expressions," Danbury Police Officer Thomas Geanuracos wrote in an arrest report reviewed by Hearst Connecticut Media Group . "At one point, I ...

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Connecticut making "clear progress" in desegregating schools, report says

Students at Danbury High School, in Danbury, Conn., head out at the at the end of the school day last September.

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Low-wage earners rally for more

... to the continuous, echoing beat of drums. It was part of a national Tax Day rally, which also included events in Danbury and Stamford and came a week after nursing home workers throughout the state sent strike notices to their employers. Gov. Dannel ...

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Supply and demand

Fausto 'Junior' De Los Santos, 17, Danbury Student

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Thursday, at 7 p.m., at St. Peter's Church for Fausto "Junior" De Los Santos, 17, a of Danbury who died in a one-car accident early Sunday, April 12. De Los Santos was born in Danbury on April 2, 1998, to Karen De Los Santos of Danbury and Fausto De Los Santos Sr. of Danbury. He attended Danbury schools and was a member of the junior class at Henry Abbott Technical School, where he was studying carpentry.

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Supply and demand

Danbury rally supports 'Fight for $15'

A rally is held in Danbury, Conn. Wednesday, April 15, 2015, at the Danbury Library courtyard, in support of the Global Mobilization of Underpaid Workers Today.

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New London Mayor Participates in Fight for $15 Rally

... coalition will be speaking at the rally. Other rallies and/or fast food strikes are also taking place in Hartford, Danbury and Manchester as part of a coordinated nationwide day of action. After gathering at City Hall, participants in the Fight for ...

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Danbury boys track again among FCIAC favorites

The expectations for the Danbury High boys track and field team have remained sky-high throughout coach Rob Murray 's tenure and there is no reason for those to change this season. The defending FCIAC champions will once again be among the favorites to win the FCIAC title and it will be no surprise if the Hatters have enough talent to bring home Class LL and State Open crowns as well.

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Police Officers Waiting Tables to Raise Money

Tip-A-Cop TONIGHT! Join officers from Garner Corrections at Buffalo Wild Wings in Danbury! Officers will be waiting tables and collecting tips from 5 pm - 9 pm.

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Police: Video shows beaten, burned child's 'absolute fear and pain'

Danbury rally supports 'Fight for $15'

... earning minimum wage are working hard, but still on government services," said Mary Consoli , president of the Danbury Hospital Nurses Union. "We're here to raise awareness and keep the movement going," said Steve McKeever , AFT Connecticut first ...

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Connecticut making "clear progress" in desegregating schools, report says

Students at Danbury High School, in Danbury, Conn., head out at the at the end of the school day last September. After nearly three decades of efforts to desegregate its public schools, Connecticut is making "clear progress" in reducing racial isolation and erasing achievement gaps at a time when the rest of the Northeast is "moving backward," according to a groundbreaking new report.

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