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Popular Hot Chicken Eatery Chain To Open New Locations In Fairfield, Oxford
Fans of crispy hot fried chicken will want to look out for two upcoming restaurants that will soon be opening up in Connecticut. Haven Hot Chicken, a franchise known for its Nashville Hot Chicken that already has several locations in the state, will be opening two new locations in Fairfield and the New Haven County town of Oxford in Spring 2024. The new restaurants, once open, will serve the chain's signature menu of crispy fried chicken in addition to vegetarian options. All menu items range in spice from "Country," or not spicy, to "Haven," or extremely spicy. Both…
Obituaries
24-Year-Old Fairfield University Grad Killed In Crash ID'd As Daughter Of Ex
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A young woman killed in a horrific Connecticut crash earlier this week was the first child and only daughter of a former NBA player. Tiara Wheeler was 24 years old. Her father, Tyson Wheeler, played for the University of Rhode Island men's basketball team as point guard from 1994 to 1998 when the Rams advanced to the NCAA Elite Eight before being drafted by the Toronto Raptors. He later appeared in an NBA game as a member of the Denver Nuggets in 1999. The crash took place in New London County on Monday, Aug. 28 at around 9:30 p.m. in Groton at the intersection of Long Hill Road and t…
Police & Fire
Dirt Bikes, ATVs Involved In Fatal CT Crash, Police Say
A 24-year-old woman who was a passenger on a dirt bike was killed and the driver received critical injuries in a multiple-vehicle crash on a busy Connecticut roadway. New update - 24-Year-Old Fairfield University Grad Killed In Crash ID'd As Daughter Of Ex-NBA Player The incident took place in New London County in Groton around 9:30 p.m., Monday, Aug. 28 at the intersection of Long Hill Road and the Meridian Street Extension. According to Groton Deputy Chief Paul Gately, a preliminary investigation found that a 2010 Audi Q7 being operated by Crystal C. Vinoya, ag…
Obituaries
'Our Shining Light': 26-Year-Old Fairfield University Grad Killed In Crash Remembered
A 26-year-old Connecticut woman born and raised in New York who was killed in a single-vehicle crash is being remembered as a "beautiful, sweet soul." New Haven County resident Jessica Anne Bulfaro, of Milford, who was born in Westchester County and lived in Putnam County, in the town of Carmel, died on Thursday, April 20 when she lost control of her silver 2021 Subaru Impreza and struck two utility poles in Newtown, said the Newtown Police. She was born on Thursday, August 22, 1996, in White Plains, to her parents Stephen and Jeanette (Santorelli) Bulfaro. After graduating hi…
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Fairfield U’s StartUp Showcase Brings ‘Shark Tank’ Intensity, Possibility To Student Startups
Think of it as "Shark Tank" but on a smaller scale. Five Fairfield University student teams pitched their business ideas to a panel of five business experts before a live audience at Fairfield University’s annual StartUp Showcase on Tuesday, April 18. The celebration of student entrepreneurship and innovation was held at the Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts in Fairfield and hosted by the Charles F. Dolan School of Business at Fairfield University. “This year we had a great mix of products and big ideas,” said StartUp Program Director Chris Huntley, Ph.D. Several teams spent last seme…
Lifestyle
Got A Spare $4 Million? Norwalk 265-Room Hotel Heads To Auction
A Fairfield County hotel is for sale by auction with a starting bid of $4 million only a few years after its owners foreclosed on the property. The DoubleTree by Hilton Norwalk, located at 789 Connecticut Ave. in Norwalk, is set to be sold in an auction held from Monday, April 3 to Wednesday, April 5, according to the property listing. The 265-room hotel boasts eight floors, 136,807 square feet, and clear visibility and access from Interstate 95. The Norwalk hotel is close to several corporate headquarters and locations, including Frontier Communications, Xerox, Pric…
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'Captain America' Christian Pulisic 'Cleared To Play' At World Cup Following Hospitalization
Christian Pulisic will be returning to the field after he was injured while scoring his first goal at the World Cup during the US game against Iran — making this the first winning game for the US men's national team. The US squad now plays in the Round of 16 against the Netherlands in Qatar at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 3 (FOX-TV). Captain American will be reporting for duty, the fans are tweeting after the US Men's National Team shared the update on Friday, Dec. 2. Earlier report: Former Fairfield University Standout Goalie Shuts Out Iran As Team USA Advances In World Cup As protests…
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Former Fairfield University Standout Goalie Shuts Out Iran As Team USA Advances In World Cup
Team USA is advancing in the World Cup after its dramatic win against Iran, in large part thanks to its goalkeeper, who played collegiate soccer in Connecticut. Goalie Matt Turner, who was a standout at Fairfield University, was able to keep Iran from scoring in its match with Team USA on Tuesday, Nov. 29 which ended with the US winning 1-0. Christian Pulisic scored the game's lone goal for Team USA against Iran. It came in the first round. The USA now plays in the Round of 16 against the Netherlands at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 3. During his stint with Fairfield University, T…
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Worker Injured After Fall At Fairfield University
A worker was hospitalized with life-threatening injuries following a fall at a Fairfield County university. The incident took place in Fairfield at Fairfield University around 7:15 a.m., Tuesday, May 31. The Fairfield emergency communications center received a call for a worker that had fallen through a roof on the Fairfield University campus, said the Fairfield Fire Department. Firefighters arrived on the scene several minutes later to find a private roofing contractor had fallen more than 40 feet through a skylight of the Central Utilities Facility building, the fire department said.&nbs…
Obituaries
Slain Fairfield Prep Student-Athlete Remembered As 'Wonderfully Happy Person With A Big Heart'
A 17-year-old prep school student-athlete in Fairfield County who was stabbed to death by another teen is being described as a "wonderfully happy person," with a big heart. James "Jimmy" McGrath, of the village of Huntington in the town of Shelton, died on Sunday, May 15 after being stabbed during an altercation at a Shelton home by a 16-year-old New Haven County teen. McGrath, who was a junior at Fairfield Prep, was the son of Margaret and Kevin McGrath and was the "sunshine of their life," his obituary said. He also had a sister Rose, described as his best friend and confidant. Many des…
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Fairfield County School Fatal Stabbing Suspect Attends Says It's 'Horrified, Deeply Saddened'
As family and friends in Connecticut prepare to pay tribute to a Fairfield County student-athlete who was stabbed to death by another teen, the school the suspect attends says it is "horrified" by the incident. The suspect, a 16-year-old New Haven County teen from Milford, was arrested on Wednesday, May 18, for allegedly stabbing 17-year-old Fairfield Prep junior James "Jimmy" McGrath to death on Saturday, May 14 in Shelton. The school the suspect attends, St. Joseph High School in Trumbull, said in a statement "our entire School Community is horrified and deeply saddened by the tragic…
Obituaries
17-Year-Old Fatally Stabbed Played Football, Lacrosse For Fairfield Prep
A 17-year-old who was stabbed to death in front of a Connecticut home was a talented football and lacrosse player. Fairfield County resident James "Jimmy" McGrath, of Shelton, is being remembered as a "beloved" student-athlete at Fairfield College Preparatory School who was a disciplined, determined, and aggressive multi-sport athlete. McGrath, a junior who played both football and lacrosse at Fairfield Prep, was killed around 11:50 p.m., in Shelton on Saturday, May 14 during a fight in front of the residence where three additional people were also stabbed, Shelton Police said. See E…
Obituaries
Former Fairfield Hockey Player Dies At Age 23
Family and friends are mourning the death of a former standout hockey goalie from the region. Fairfield County native Charlie Capalbo, age 23, of the town of Fairfield, died Sunday, April 24, following a five-year battle with cancer, according to a GoFundMe page established for his family. “After five years and 745 nights spent in hospitals, let’s just say that one got by Charlie in the 4th overtime today,” reads a post from GoFundMe organizer John McCormick. Those years included a successful battle with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma that began toward the end of Capalbo’s varsity season as goalte…
Obituaries
East Rutherford's John D. Zoidis, M.D., Loved The Beatles And The Beach
John D. Zoidis, M.D., 63, of East Rutherford passed away peacefully in his sleep at home on March 29. John was born in Bronx, NY to John and Margaret (Barbato) and raised in Pelham Manor, NY. After graduating Pelham Memorial High School, John attended Fairfield University and St. George’s University School of Medicine (in Grenada). He previously lived in New Rochelle, NY and Fairfield, CT before moving to East Rutherford in 2013. John Zoidis could often be found on the beach or near the water.The Zoidis Family John left medical practice in the early 1990s to begin work at several pharma…
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ID Released For Man Found Dead At Fairfield Prep
A missing man whose body was discovered in the parking lot of Fairfield Prep has been identified. The man, Earl Ingram of Wormwood Road in Fairfield, was found around 6:56 a.m., Thursday, Nov. 5, by the worker in the parking area of Fairfield University and Fairfield Prep, said Fairfield Police Lt. Antonio Granata. First responders arrived on the scene and pronounced the 83-year-old man dead, who authorities say had dementia, at around 7:07 a.m., Granata said. Minutes later, around 7:20 a.m., the police department received a call from a family who lived on a street behind the parking lot w…
Police & Fire
Person Found Dead In Parking Lot of Fairfield Prep By Construction Worker
The body of a missing man was found in the Fairfield Prep parking lot by a construction worker. The man was found around 6:56 a.m., Thursday, Nov. 5, by the worker in the parking area of Fairfield University and Fairfield Prep, said Fairfield Police Lt. Antonio Granata. First responders arrived on the scene and pronounced the 83-year-old man dead, who authorities say had dementia, at around 7:07 a.m., Granata said. Minutes later, around 7:20 a.m., the police department received a call from a family who lived on a street behind the parking lot who were reporting that an 83-year-old family m…
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Covid-
19: Fairfield University Bans Off-Campus Students, Suspends Sports Amid Spike
Fairfield University will be banning off-campus students from coming to campus and sports have been suspended for at least two weeks due to a recent rise in COVID-19 cases. The university has upgraded its “COVID-19 Status Level” to orange, meaning there is a moderate risk, after it had been at yellow “moderately low risk” earlier in the week. According to Fairfield University, “moderate risk” is defined as there being many cases, including community spread with some probable undetected cases that have caused disruptions in academic operations. Between Tuesday, Oct. 6, and Thursday, Oct. 8…
Schools
Covid-
19: New Cases Continue Climbing On Campus At Fairfield University
There has been an uptick in COVID-19 cases reported at Fairfield University as school officials raise the risk level on campus. Between Thursday, Sept. 24, and Monday, Sept. 28, the University tested a total of 406 students, 25 of which came back positive for COVID-19. Twenty-seven students who previously tested positive passed the required quarantine period, and 14 potential COVID-19 cases are under surveillance by the University. Since Tuesday, Sept.1, there have been a total of 2,470 students tested, resulting in 101 positive cases. No staff member has tested positive for C…
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CT Colleges, Universities Taking Drastic Precautions Amid Coronavirus Concerns
Connecticut colleges and universities are taking extreme measures to protect students and staff as concerns of coronavirus becoming widespread stateside continue to spread. With federal health officials declaring it’s become a matter of “when, not if,” the virus will spread to the United States, area institutions - including colleges and universities - are taking measures to protect themselves. With the outbreak spreading to Italy, Fairfield University is reportedly pulling students studying abroad and bringing them back home as a precaution. It also temporarily closed the Florence Universi…
Lifestyle
What Commits Someone To Selflessness? Alena Dillon's Novel 'Mercy House' Puts Nuns Center Stage
If you’re lucky, you just know. Fairfield native Alena Dillon knew she wanted to write from an early age. She did the requisite sports, youth groups and choir available to most suburban children, but words — stories— were her passion. In fifth grade she wrote her first novel — a take on a popular Disney movie released at the time, “A Kid in King Arthur’s Court.” “In seventh grade I would just write unassigned short stories for my English teacher,” recalled Dillon. “She was very generous with feedback, even though they were so tragic and terrible. They were always about someone dying.” A…
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Former Teacher Named New Fairfield Prep President
A familiar face is set to return to a familiar place as he takes on a new role as the president of Fairfield Prep. Fairfield University President Mark Nemec announced that Christian Cashman, a former teacher and current president and head of school at Northwest Catholic High School in West Hartford, will take over at the school effective as of Wednesday, July 1. Cashman will also serve as a member of Fairfield University’s Senior Leadership Team, Nemec noted. “Cashman is a proven leader with a strong commitment to the excellence and the tradition which are hallmarks of a Jesuit, Cat…
Police & Fire
Manslaughter Charge In Crash That Killed Longtime Attorney In Bridgeport
A 50-year-old has been charged with manslaughter and is being held on a half-million-dollar bond in connection with a crash that killed a popular community leader and longtime attorney. Bridgeport resident Peter Tsimbidaros, also age 50, died a day after the crash that took place around 4 p.m., Wednesday, Jan., 1, near the corner of Ellsworth Street and Fairfield Avenue. The two-vehicle crash involved a 2008 Chrysler van, driven by Keith Commerford, of Bridgeport, and a 2006 Honda CRV, driven by Tsimbidaros, a longtime attorney in the city, Bridgeport Police said. As a result of an investi…
Schools
Here Are CT's Top Colleges, Universities In Latest U.S. News Rankings
U.S. News & World Report has released its latest list of the top colleges and universities in the state of Connecticut. Though Connecticut is small in size, it’s not lacking in variety when it comes to its higher education options. From large research universities to midsize colleges and liberal arts colleges, Connecticut’s schools run the gamut in size and specialty. Many of the top schools in the state are located in cities like New Haven, Bridgeport, Fairfield and Hartford, the state capital. It should also be noted the Connecticut residents can attend select public colleges througho…
Obituaries
Douglas Smith Of Danbury, Former Principal In Ridgefield, Norwalk, Dies
A former principal in Ridgefield and Norwalk has died. Douglas John Smith, of Danbury, died Sunday, June 2 at age 87. He was the husband of Patricia (Gainer) Smith. A resident of Danbury for the past 19 years, Smith was born in Norwalk on March 14, 1932, son of the late Capt. John and Amy (Selleck) Smith. He was a graduate of Fairfield Prep, class of 1950, Fairfield University, 1954 and University of Bridgeport, 6th-year degree. He taught elementary schools, was principal of Jefferson School, and opened Naramake School, all in Norwalk. Smith was principal of Scotland Sc…
Obituaries
Westport's Joan Burman, Teacher In Fairfield, Dies
A longtime teacher in the Fairfield School District has died Joan Burman died Sunday, June 2 at her home in Westport. She was 73. Burman taught special education and elementary education in Fairfield Public Schools. She was born on Oct. 21, 1945, in Bridgeport to the late Benjamin and Blanche Miller. Burman graduated from the University of Bridgeport and received her master's degree from Fairfield University. She is survived by husband Richard Burman; sisters, Vivian Hyman (Herbert Savitt) and Betsy Radler; brother in law Morton Burman (Diane); nephews Thomas Hyman (Sal…
Sports
Newly Named Fairfield University Men's Basketball Coach Has Winning History In Connecticut
After spending more than a decade serving as an assistant basketball coach under Steve Pikiell at Stony Brook and Rutgers, Jay Young will have his shot at running his own program at Fairfield University. Young has been named the 13th head coach of the Fairfield University men’s basketball program after most recently serving three years as an assistant at Rutgers. He takes over from Sydney Johnson, who had five winning seasons in eight years, but led Fairfield to just a 9-22 record this season. Paul Schlickmann, the Director of Athletics at Fairfield University, said that Young shone in ever…
Police & Fire
Norwalk Police Welcome New Officer
The Norwalk Police Department recently welcomed its newest police officer, Officer Kristen Curran. Curran, who has three experience as a police officer, comes from the UConn Police Department and has a degree in finance from Fairfield University. She also has a brother who is a police officer in New York. She will be assigned to the Patrol Division upon completion of the Field Training Program.
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Former Teacher, Priest In Fairfield County Accused Of Sex Abuse Resigns
A former teacher and priest at a private prep schools in Westchester and Fairfield County has resigned after being one of 50 charged with sexually abusing minors last month. Robert Cornigans, an educator who lived and worked at the Masters School in Dobbs Ferry, who taught English since 2004, resigned immediately on Jan. 15 when his name was on a list of Jesuits charged with abusing minors. A dozen priests - including Cornigans - from New York and Connecticut who once worked at Fairfield University or Fairfield College Preparatory School were among the list released by the USA Nor…
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Sex-Abuse Claims Against Fairfield University Non-Profit Settled For $60M
Fairfield University and four other religious and charitable organizations have reached a $60 million settlement regarding alleged sexual abuse from a graduate. In a statement released on Friday, the university announced that it has “agreed to a second and concluding legal settlement with a group of individuals who came forward with allegations that they were sexually abused in Haiti in the late 1990s and early 2000s by Douglas Perlitz, a Fairfield University alumnus. The lawsuit was brought on behalf of Haitian minors by Mitchell Garabedian, a Boston-based lawyer, who has made a name for h…
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A Dozen Priests With Fairfield Ties On New List Of 50 Jesuits Accused Of Sex Abuse
A dozen priests who once worked at Fairfield University and/or Fairfield College Preparatory School are on a new list of 50 Jesuits accused of sex abuse. Priests across Connecticut, New York and several other states are on the report, released Tuesday by the USA Northeast Province Jesuits. Priests on the list have been accused as early as 1950. "Many accusations were made decades after the abuse allegedly took place, and often after the accused Jesuit had died," the USANPJ said. "Jesuits with allegations currently under investigation are not included on this list." Robert&…
Obituaries
Funeral Scheduled For Fairfield Man Who Worked As Software Exec, Video Producer, Actor
The story of the death of Geoffrey Michael Corbis of Fairfield is tragic and bizarre. The 61-year-old's family reported him missing to the NYPD after he contacted them with suicidal messages, said a family member on a GoFundMe page to help raise money for his funeral. The family says it was unable to get the police department to respond because he did not live in the city. They finally got a little help from Florida police where they live who tried to intervene with the New York police. A few steps were taken, but a search was not conducted. Fast forward a week, and a man walking in the …
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