Josh Lanier

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Josh Lanier started his reporting career in high school for his local newspaper. Many — many — years later, he’s still chasing leads for compelling stories. During his time writing for newspapers, magazines, and online publications, he’s covered everything from murderers to mommy bloggers, but his most interesting story is always the next one.


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Danbury, CT
On Your Side
Danbury Deli Closes After More Than 5 Years In Business: 'Nothing Lasts Forever' Danbury Deli Closes After More Than 5 Years In Business: 'Nothing Lasts Forever'
Danbury Deli Closes After More Than 5 Years In Business: 'Nothing Lasts Forever' The owners of a Danbury deli said it's time to say goodbye, but they hope it's a “see you soon.” Capers Too Deli announced in a Facebook post that it closed its doors on Wednesday, Nov. 19. "After 5 years and 6 months of hard work, creativity, rebuilding, and reinventing, we brought to life a Capers that had never been seen before. Tucked away in a quiet corner of Danbury, CT, we managed to build a loyal clientele that helped us grow beyond what we ever imagined. "We made friends and became a family. Many people passed through our doors only a few times, but each left their mark in their o…

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by Josh Lanier
Fairfield, CT
Your Community
'Pick A F---ing Side': Sen. Murphy Says Trump’s Posts About Executing Democrats Crossed A Line 'Pick A F---ing Side': Sen. Murphy Says Trump’s Posts About Executing Democrats Crossed A Line
'Pick A F---ing Side': Sen. Murphy Says Trump’s Posts About Executing Democrats Crossed A Line Sen. Chris Murphy warned that President Donald Trump’s comments suggesting Democratic lawmakers could be hanged for “seditious behavior” have put people's lives in danger. The Connecticut Democrat said it is time to “pick a f--king side.” “This is not normal. We cannot allow this to feel normal,” the Murphy said in a video posted to X. “Every Democratic member of the Senate and the House … their life is in jeopardy.” Trump’s posts came after six Democratic lawmakers — all veterans or former national security officials — released a video urging military members to “refuse illegal orders…

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by Josh Lanier
Enfield, CT
Breaking News
Pedestrian Hit, Killed In Enfield; Police Investigating Cause Of Crash Pedestrian Hit, Killed In Enfield; Police Investigating Cause Of Crash
Pedestrian Hit, Killed In Enfield; Police Investigating Cause Of Crash Police say they are investigating a crash where a pedestrian was hit and killed in Enfield earlier this week.  The crash was reported just before 9 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 20. The person was walking along Hazard Avenue near Glen Arden Lane when a Toyota Camry slammed into them, Enfield police said.  Paramedics rushed them to Johnson Memorial Hospital with critical injuries, and they were pronounced dead shortly after arriving.  Police have not released the pedestrian's name.  The driver remained at the scene and was cooperating with investigators, authorities said. …

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by Josh Lanier
Andover, MA
Breaking News
Tractor-Trailer Rollover Crash Blocks I-495 In Andover, Causing Major Delays Tractor-Trailer Rollover Crash Blocks I-495 In Andover, Causing Major Delays
Tractor-Trailer Rollover Crash Blocks I-495 In Andover, Causing Major Delays Massachusetts State Police say a tractor-trailer rolled over on I-495 North on Friday morning, Nov. 21, causing major traffic delays for drivers.  The wreck happened near Exit 97 in Andover around 6:30 a.m. The truck was hauling gravel when it crashed, spilling its load across the interstate.  Police shut down I-495 North as they cleaned and investigated the scene. Crews worked quickly, but the traffic stretched on for miles.  Troopers began reopening lanes around 7 a.m.  The cause of the crash is still under review.

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by Josh Lanier
Norwalk, CT
Breaking News
6-Year-Old Struck By Car In Norwalk; Police Asking For Witnesses 6-Year-Old Struck By Car In Norwalk; Police Asking For Witnesses
6-Year-Old Struck By Car In Norwalk; Police Asking For Witnesses A 6-year-old child was hit by a car after running into traffic earlier this week, and police are asking for help gathering more information. The incident happened around 3:46 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 20, on Seaview Avenue in Norwalk. Multiple people called 911 to report the crash. Police arrived to find the child lying on the sidewalk. Paramedics rushed the child to Norwalk Hospital with serious injuries, police said. The driver remained at the scene and is cooperating with police. Authorities are continuing to investigate the crash. Police ask anyone who witnessed the wreck to contact Off…

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by Josh Lanier
Dorchester, MA
Breaking News
Repeat Offender Put In Deportation Pipeline After Boston Arrest, ICE Says Repeat Offender Put In Deportation Pipeline After Boston Arrest, ICE Says
Repeat Offender Put In Deportation Pipeline After Boston Arrest, ICE Says Immigration and Enforcement officials have continued their aggressive push in Massachusetts and announced this week that a man accused of multiple felonies will be deported to China.  Related: Man Wanted On Murder Charge In El Salvador Deported, ICE Says Ying Liang Deng was arrested on Tuesday, Nov. 18. He has been accused of criminal sexual conduct, driving while intoxicated, and possession of a controlled substance, ICE said.  Deng is a Chinese national and will be returned to the country. However, ICE did not provide a date.  On November 18th, ICE @EROBoston arreste…

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by Josh Lanier
Dorchester, MA
Breaking News
Gun-Rights Groups Push To Overturn Mass Firearm Limits For Young Adults Gun-Rights Groups Push To Overturn Mass Firearm Limits For Young Adults
Gun-Rights Groups Push To Overturn Mass Firearm Limits For Young Adults Gun-rights advocates want a federal judge to toss out Massachusetts rules that block most young adults from buying or carrying pistols. The case could affect thousands of residents between the ages of 18 and 20. The Second Amendment Foundation and several partners filed a motion for summary judgment in a challenge to the state’s limits on pistols for anyone younger than 21. In Massachusetts, 18-year-olds can get a firearm ID card, but it only allows them to own rifles and shotguns that are not large-capacity or semi-automatic. This new filing says the law unjustly targets young people …

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by Josh Lanier
Dorchester, MA
Breaking News
MS-13 Fugitive Wanted For Murder In El Salvador Removed From Mass In 4th Deportation, ICE Says MS-13 Fugitive Wanted For Murder In El Salvador Removed From Mass In 4th Deportation, ICE Says
MS-13 Fugitive Wanted For Murder In El Salvador Removed From Mass In 4th Deportation, ICE Says Federal immigration officers removed a man linked to the MS-13 gang after a Boston-based investigation and arrest, authorities announced.  Wilmer Alexy Garcia-Manzanarez faces an outstanding murder warrant in El Salvador, according to Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents. Officials said he also committed crimes in the United States that included burglary, intimidation with a weapon, driving under the influence, property damage, and driving without a license.  ICE officers arrested him earlier this year and later transferred him to Salvadoran authorities.  Court re…

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by Josh Lanier
Norwalk, CT
Your Community
Stew Leonard Jr. Approves Of Viral Butter-Dipped Ice Cream Cone, His Doctor Does Not Stew Leonard Jr. Approves Of Viral Butter-Dipped Ice Cream Cone, His Doctor Does Not
Stew Leonard Jr. Approves Of Viral Butter-Dipped Ice Cream Cone, His Doctor Does Not Does butta make it betta? That's something Stewart Leonard Jr. set out to answer when he tried the viral salted butter-dipped vanilla soft serve cone earlier this week. The sweet-and-salty treat is the newest creation of New York-based French pastry chef Dominique Ansel, the inventor of the cronut. The dairy magnate posted his taste test on Stew Leonard's social platforms. And the verdict? "Mmmmmmm!" he gushed, wiggling his hips. "Who doesn't love ice cream? Who doesn't love butter? And who doesn't love salt?" His doctor, he joked, would not approve of the trendy dessert. @stewleona…

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by Josh Lanier
Hartford, CT
Obituaries
‘Destroyed Us Beyond Words’: Family Grieves Hartford Teen Killed In RI Crash With Friend ‘Destroyed Us Beyond Words’: Family Grieves Hartford Teen Killed In RI Crash With Friend
‘Destroyed Us Beyond Words’: Family Grieves Hartford Teen Killed In RI Crash With Friend The family of a 19-year-old Connecticut woman who was killed with her friend in a Rhode Island crash is seeking support as they prepare to lay her to rest. Ayanna Voyak, of Hartford, was killed on Saturday, Nov. 16, shortly after 11 p.m., when the car she was in skidded off I-95 in West Warwick, Rhode Island, and crashed into a tree, authorities said. She died at the scene. Aisha Jules, 19, of New London, was rushed to an area hospital, where she died of her injuries. Four other passengers in the car were also treated for injuries. Voyak's father, Tony, created a GoFundMe to help pay for h…

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