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The Armonk Outdoor Art Show Is Coming With Fun For Everyone
Visit the Armonk Outdoor Art Show on Saturday and Sunday, September 27 & 28, 10am to 5pm. The Armonk Outdoor Art Show will take place September 27-28, 2025. Armonk Outdoor Art Show The Art Show consistently ranks among the top fine art shows in the country. Our artists are carefully juried each year to ensure a fresh and ever-changing array of work across all mediums and price points. Spend the day immersed in the work of exceptional artists within our beautiful tree-lined venue. Enjoy delicious food and drinks and have fun experiencing FREE children’s activities in our exte…
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Get Paid To Shop (On Camera): TV Show Seeking Extras For Scenes Shot In NY
If you’ve ever dreamed of being on TV — and don’t mind a long day in the sun — your big break might be waiting in the Hamptons. Waldron Casting is looking for locals to appear as background talent in scenes filming Friday, Aug. 1, for a new TV drama currently using the working title Filch. The gig involves portraying outdoor market staff and patrons in Bridgehampton, and producers are hoping to find real locals who can self-report to set — no transportation provided. To be eligible, you must be over 18 and non-union. The pay? A solid $181.50 for 10 hours, with overtime if the day runs lon…
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Best Value in Higher Ed: CT Colleges Where Your Tuition Actually Pays Off
The rising cost of education and the fear of graduating with crippling student loan debt have left many families questioning the value of a college degree. To help families determine which schools are worth the money, a new survey has done most of the legwork. Money magazine just released its 2025 Best Colleges in America list, a ranking that centers on one key question: Where can you get the most value for your tuition dollar? The list, now in its 11th year, highlights 732 U.S. colleges that offer strong academics, manageable costs, and a solid shot at a good job after graduation. Mon…
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CT’s Biggest Children’s Hospitals End Gender-Affirming Meds For Minors Amid Federal Pressure
Two of Connecticut’s leading pediatric hospitals are no longer offering gender-affirming medication treatments for patients under 19, a decision already sparking concern across the state. Yale New Haven Health confirmed it will stop prescribing medication as part of its gender-affirming care for minors. The announcement came shortly after Connecticut Children’s Medical Center revealed it would also be “winding down” its youth gender care program. However, the hospitals will continue to offer behavioral health services. A Yale New Haven spokesperson said in a statement that the decisi…
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Portnoy Goes On CT Pizzeria 'One Bite' Blitz: Here's Who Scored Highest
Dave Portnoy didn’t just come to New Haven for a slice — he came to reaffirm its throne. The Barstool Sports "El Presidente” made a whirlwind stop through six pizzerias around the New Haven region, tossing out ratings and raising crusts like a pizza pope on tour. Portnoy, who’s munched his way across the country, calls the Elm City area a “Dave Portnoy stronghold” — a bold, sauce-splattered badge of honor in a town that takes its pie as seriously as its history. Portnoy has made several visits to New Haven, handing out massive scores. The top three: Sally's Apizza earned a 9.2 …
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Ex-New Canaan Schools Food Director Guilty Of $478K Lunch Money Theft: State
A former food services director has been found guilty of stealing nearly $500,000 from New Canaan school cafeterias over several years. Bruce Gluck, 67, was convicted in Stamford Superior Court of larceny in the first degree by defrauding a public community, conspiracy to commit larceny, and tampering with physical evidence, state prosecutor said. Gluck, who served as the food services director for the New Canaan Board of Education, oversaw operations at New Canaan High School and Saxe Middle School. In 2017, the board reported to police that cash had gone missing for more than 15 yea…
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Richard Gere Under Fire From Paul Simon's Daughter For Selling Her Former New Canaan Home
"Pretty Woman" star Richard Gere's decision to sell his Connecticut estate that once belonged to famed singer-songwriter Paul Simon has irked Simon's daughter enough to wish a curse upon him. Why such vitriol from the 30-year-old daughter of one half of the legendary duo Simon & Garfunkel? According to an Instagram story posted on Tuesday, July 8, by Lulu Simon, Gere promised to "take care of the land as condition of his purchase." This was particularly important to Simon, who has followed her dad into the music business, as her childhood pets are buried on the 32-acre property, l…
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Pete Davidson Stops By Prospector Theater In Ridgefield To Catch New Brad Pitt Blockbuster
"Saturday Night Live" alum Pete Davidson stopped by the Prospector Theater over the holiday weekend to enjoy the latest Brad Pitt action thriller. Davidson posed for photos with staff members after visiting to the Ridgefield Theater to check out "F1." Multiple stars have turned up at the Prospector Theater, including Ryan Reynolds, who stopped in last year to watch his film "Despicable Me 4," and NBC's Willie Geist, who turned up for an early screening of "Wicked." Related: Ryan Reynolds Makes Surprise Visit To Prospector Theater The Prospector Theater is "a non-profit with …
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Meet Chuck Adams, The CT Singer Going Viral After Blowing Away 'AGT' Judges
Chuck Adams refused to let broken record deals or long odds silence his voice. The 40-year-old singer from Connecticut stepped onto the “America’s Got Talent” stage with only an acoustic guitar, but he carried years of hard lessons and one unstoppable supporter: his mother, Betty. “I’ve been singing my whole adult life," he said. "Have I let my dream go, as far as, being an artist? Maybe. That’s what this opportunity is about for me.” It was Betty who nudged him for a decade to try out for "AGT," and she was right to have pushed him all along, judging by the standing ovation he received.…
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CT Author Wally Lamb Picked For Oprah’s Book Club — Again
Norwich native Wally Lamb has once again caught the attention of Oprah Winfrey. Lamb’s new New York Times best-selling novel, "The River Is Waiting," is the latest pick for Oprah’s Book Club. Winfrey announced the selection during her podcast last week. The novel tells the story of a father named Corby Ledbetter. "New fatherhood, the loss of his job, and a growing secret addiction have thrown his marriage to his beloved Emily into a tailspin," publisher Simon and Schuster wrote in the abstract. It becomes the 115th title in her long-running book club, and the third novel fr…
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Former Norwalk Schools Deputy Suspended From NJ Superintendent Role 18 Months Into Contract
The Hackensack Board of Education has suspended Superintendent Thomas McBryde, just a year and a half into his contract, district officials tell Daily Voice. Board attorney Jason Nunnermacker confirmed the suspension, adding that the Board plans on voting to appoint Andrea Oates-Parchment — assistant superintendent and veteran teacher and administrator — as acting superintendent. McBryde’s contract, which began in January 2024, is set to run through June 2027. BOE President Jennifer Harris is expected to comment further on the decision at the Board meeting this week. McBryde was hired to …
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Connecticut Senator Stranded In Iraq Amid Middle East Chaos Returns: 'Grateful To Be Home'
A Connecticut Senator is back in the US after being stuck for days in Iraq amid the ongoing tensions and attacks in the Middle East. Sen. Saud Anwar, who represents the state's 3rd District, confirmed that he safely returned to Boston Logan Airport on Saturday, June 14, days after posting a video about the airline shutdown in the region. "Feeling incredibly blessed to be back home in the United States," Anwar posted on Facebook. "A heartfelt thank you to everyone who reached out through emails, texts, voice messages, social media, and your prayers. "Your love and support have truly lifted…
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