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Navin Gets More Time To Mull Deal In Easton Murder Case BRIDGEPORT, Conn. -- A judge is giving Kyle Navin a little more time to decide whether to take a plea deal or go to trial on charges that he killed his Easton parents last year in an effort to get their money, according to the Connecticut Post. At a hearing Thursday, Superior Court Judge Robert Devlin continued the case to Jan. 12 to allow for further discussion about the unspecified deal. Attorneys for both sides did not comment on the case Thursday, the Connecticut Post says. Navin is charged with two counts of murder an one count of murder under a special circumstance. If convicted, the …

by Amy Maciaszek

12/01/2016

Events

Ridgefield Discovery Center Invites Star-Gazers To West Redding WEST REDDING, CONN. -- The Andromeda galaxy is one of the topics in a public-viewing event of the night sky on Dec. 3 at the New Pond Farm Observatory. Co-sponsored by the New Pond Farm and Ridgefield Discover Center, the event is open to all who want to get a closer look at stars, the moon and other wonders of the universe. It starts with an optional 6 p.m. mini-lesson for participants followed by 6:30 p.m. viewing at Astronomy Hill at New Pond Farm, 101 Marchant Road, West Redding. The cost is $6 per person, or $4 for members of the of New Pond Farm or the Discovery Center. The lesson is …

by Amy Maciaszek

12/01/2016

Obituaries

Grant Tinker, 90, Stamford Native, Legendary TV Executive Grant Tinker, Stamford native and former NBC executive who made his mark in television in the 1970s and '80s with "The Mary Tyler Moore Show," which he launched with his former wife, and "Hill Street Blues" among many others, died Tuesday in Los Angeles. according to multiple sources. He was 90. NBC announced his death Wednesday, though no cause was given. Tinker, who co-founded MTM Enterprises with second wife Mary Tyler Moore, went on to lead NBC television in a revival with hit shows such as "The Cosby Show" and "Family Ties," according to both the …

by Amy Maciaszek

11/30/2016

Politics

Greenwich's Linda McMahon Meets With Trump In Manhattan GREENWICH, Conn. -- Greenwich's Linda McMahon, WWE founding executive and two-time Connecticut Senate hopeful, met with President-elect Donald Trump in Manhattan on Wednesday, fueling speculation that she is being considered for his administration, according to the Connecticut Post.The Connecticut Post attributed the information to an unnamed source, while a spokesman for McMahon, who ran unsuccessfully for Connecticut's Senate seat in 2010 and 2012, didn't comment. The WWE executive gave $6 million earlier this year to a pro-Trump political action committee, the Connecticut Post said. Short…

by Amy Maciaszek

11/30/2016

News

Man Killed Construction Worker In Bridgeport Over A Job, Witnesses Say BRIDGEPORT, Conn. -- Tuesday's opening of a trial for a man accused of killing a construction worker in Bridgeport in March 2015 included chilling eyewitness testimony of the fatal shooting itself along with accounts from police at the scene, one of whom said the man was frustrated that there were no jobs for him at the Chopsey Road site, according to the CT Post.Gregory Weathers was in the courtroom Tuesday as his trial before a three-judge panel got underway. Weathers, 34, is maintaining an insanity defense against charges of murder and related weapons charges in the killing of Jose Araujo,…

by Amy Maciaszek

11/30/2016

Events

Ring In The Season With Fireworks, Tree-Lighting Parade In Poughkeepsie POUGHKEEPSIE, N. Y. -- The holiday season kicks-off in Poughkeepsie on Friday with the 23rd annual Celebration of Lights parade and fireworks followed by a showing of "It's A Wonderful Life," at The Barvadon 1869 Opera House. The annual event attracts thousands of people, organizers said, and is regularly voted as "Best Event" of the holiday season by Dutchess County Tourism. The parade kicks off at 6:30 p.m., Friday, on Main Street to the first tree-lighting event at Barney Building Lot. It continues on Main Street to North Clover Street for a second tree-lighting at Do…

by Amy Maciaszek

11/30/2016

Events

Chappaqua's Wine Around Town Features Free Tastings For Shoppers CHAPPAQUA, N. Y. -- Holiday shoppers can do some wine tasting while completing their gift-buying at several local downtown Chappaqua merchants Saturday for the second annual Wine Around Town event. Sponsored by the Chappaqua-Millwood Chamber of Commerce, the free event is co-sponsored by several other businesses and features themed wine tasting at more than two dozen downtown merchants. Participating merchants will set up wine tastings in their stores between 5:30 and 8:30 p.m. Saturday for shoppers to sip while browsing. Downtown regions will offer different wines, for example, several Kin…

by Amy Maciaszek

11/29/2016

Events

'America's Got Talent' Star Performs With Community Choir In Allendale ALLENDALE, N. J. -- Suffern singer-songwriter Grace VanderWaal, who shot to fame through "America's Got Talent," and concert violinist David Podles join the Allendale Church Community Combined Choir for a Community Christmas Concert Sunday at Archer United Methodist Church in Allendale. VanderWaal and Podles will accompany the choir in performances of choral anthems and Christmas carols. The 4 p.m. concert also includes handbell performances and inspirational readings at the church, 37 E. Allendale Ave. There will be a free-will offering at the concert, and proceeds benefit Family…

by Amy Maciaszek

11/29/2016

Police & Fire

Bridgeport Man Charged With Sexually Assaulting Teen-Age Neighbor BRIDGEPORT, Conn. -- A 30-year-old Bridgeport man is facing sexual assault and unlawful restraint charges following a Bridgeport police investigation into a report from an 18-year-old neighbor that he assaulted her in July after returning her lost dog, according to the CT Post.Robert Rivera, of Pearl Harbor Street, is free on $250,000 bond on charges of first-degree sexual assault and first-degree unlawful restraint. Police said DNA connected him to the incident, the CT Post says. The 18-year-old victim told police that on July 28, her dog got loose. The man came to her door to return the do…

by Amy Maciaszek

11/28/2016

Schools

Port Chester High School Students Perform In NY Music Festival PORT CHESTER, N. Y. -- Eight students from Port Chester High School, which serves parts of Port Chester and Rye Brook, performed in the annual New York State School Music Association's Area All-State Music Festival Nov. 10 at Purchase College in Harrison. Vocalists Gisella McCallion, soprano; Taylor Masi, alto; and Robert Perrone, tenor; performed with the Area All-State Mixed Choir. Also, Elizabeth Montemurro, soprano; and Isabella Rios, alto; were chosen to sing with the Area All-State Women’s Choir. For the Area All-State Band, William Brakewood played trumpet; Derrick Torres played tub…

by Amy Maciaszek

11/28/2016

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