Famous Frank Pepe's Pizzeria Now Serving Fan-Favorite Summer Seasonal Pie: Here's What's On It Famous Frank Pepe's Pizzeria Now Serving Fan-Favorite Summer Seasonal Pie: Here's What's On It
Famous Frank Pepe's Pizzeria Now Serving Fan-Favorite Summer Seasonal Pie: Here's What's On It The legendary Connecticut-based Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana is bringing back a fan favorite just in time for summer that's now available at all locations, including in the Hudson Valley.  The seasonal Fresh Tomato Pie, which debuted in 2008, returned to the menu on Monday, June 30, and will be available through the end of summer, according to the iconic New Haven-based pizza chain. Known for its crispy, chewy, and slightly charred crust, the Fresh Tomato Pie features fresh native tomatoes, house-sliced mozzarella, garlic, basil, grated Pecorino Romano imported from Italy, and a driz…
4 Hospitalized After Car Careens Off I-91 In Longmeadow Rollover Crash 4 Hospitalized After Car Careens Off I-91 In Longmeadow Rollover Crash
4 Hospitalized After Car Careens Off I-91 In Longmeadow Rollover Crash Authorities are asking drivers to be careful after the second major crash happened on I-91 in Longmeadow in 48 hours.  The most recent crash happened Tuesday afternoon, July 1, when a car left the interstate near the Connecticut state line and rolled over into a tree, Longmeadow firefighters said.  All four people inside were taken to area hospitals. The car was shredded in the crash, but miraculously, no one suffered any life-threatening injuries.  This is the second serious crash in Longmeadow in as many days. 
Stolen Acura Riding On Hot Plates Leads To Arrests Of Two NYC Men In Teaneck: Police Stolen Acura Riding On Hot Plates Leads To Arrests Of Two NYC Men In Teaneck: Police
Stolen Acura Riding On Hot Plates Leads To Arrests Of Two NYC Men In Teaneck: Police Two New York men were arrested in Teaneck after police say they were caught trying to sell a stolen luxury car that was not only missing from New York City, but was riding on stolen plates from Connecticut. Michael J. Mendez, 29, of Glendale, and Zyon M. Maynard, 20, of Brooklyn, were stopped around 12:30 p.m. on Friday, June 27, near Frank W. Burr Boulevard, according to Teaneck Police Chief Andrew R. McGurr. Officers had pulled over two separate vehicles, each with two occupants. One of them, a 2023 Acura TLX, was quickly confirmed to have been stolen out of New York City, police said. Th…
Meet Chuck Adams, The CT Singer Going Viral After Blowing Away 'AGT' Judges Meet Chuck Adams, The CT Singer Going Viral After Blowing Away 'AGT' Judges
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…
CT Rep's Son Arrested In Underage West Haven Girl's Disappearance, Dad 'Disappointed' CT Rep's Son Arrested In Underage West Haven Girl's Disappearance, Dad 'Disappointed'
CT Rep's Son Arrested In Underage West Haven Girl's Disappearance, Dad 'Disappointed' A Connecticut lawmaker’s son is facing charges after police say he drove off with a 15-year-old girl and ducked officers for three days. Christopher M. Aniskovich, 22, of Clinton — who appears to have welcomed a baby girl in February — is accused of picking the teen up outside her home Saturday night, June 21, said police in West Haven, where the girl was from. Christopher Aniskovitch Christopher Aniskovitch Her mother called the police right away, sparking a search that stretched across state lines, according to WSFB.  An email to West Haven police for more informati…
Meet Forked River's 'NJ Ring Finder' Ed Trapper: The Man Behind 200 Beachside Miracles Meet Forked River's 'NJ Ring Finder' Ed Trapper: The Man Behind 200 Beachside Miracles
Meet Forked River's 'NJ Ring Finder' Ed Trapper: The Man Behind 200 Beachside Miracles Most people walk the beach to relax. Ed Trapper walks it to solve mysteries. The 67-year-old Forked River resident has spent the past five summers recovering wedding rings, heirloom jewelry, and priceless memories lost in the sand and surf. Better known as the NJ Ring Finder, Trapper has notched over 200 successful recoveries, many of them pulled from feet of water, feet of sand, and sometimes — against all odds — both. “I’ve been metal detecting for 35 years and picked it up again 5 years ago,” Trapper said. “It’s basically just a hobby that turned into something where you can make some he…
Adam Sandler To Play Albany Show On ‘You’re My Best Friend’ Tour Adam Sandler To Play Albany Show On ‘You’re My Best Friend’ Tour
Adam Sandler To Play Albany Show On ‘You’re My Best Friend’ Tour The Sandman is stepping back into the spotlight. Funnyman Adam Sandler will hit the road this fall for a new North American comedy tour, titled “You’re My Best Friend.” The tour features stops in over 30 cities across the United States and Canada, including New York, Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Pennsylvania. Tickets are available at StubHub, Ticketmaster, and Vivid Seats. Here’s when and where you can catch him: Saturday, Sept. 13 – CFG Bank Arena in Baltimore, MD Monday, Sept. 15 – Madison Square Garden in New York, NY Tuesday, Sept. 16 – MVP Arena in Albany, NY Friday, Sept. 1…
Holy CARP! Baby Hippo-Sized Fish Sets Record At Lake Zoar Holy CARP! Baby Hippo-Sized Fish Sets Record At Lake Zoar
Holy CARP! Baby Hippo-Sized Fish Sets Record At Lake Zoar A massive common carp caught in Lake Zoar is turning heads — and smashing records.  Norbert Samok reeled in a 58.05-pound, 44.8-inch carp on June 21 that blew past the previous Connecticut state record by more than 13 pounds. The catch happened just weeks after Rafal Wlazo set the old mark with a 45.8-pound carp. Wlazo witnessed Samok’s haul firsthand, snapping pics and cheering, “from one champ to another!” The fish’s size sparked wild comparisons online, including, “Holy CARP (or is it a baby Hippo?)!” Now, local anglers are rushing to the lake, hoping lightning strikes twice. Stat…
'Noble Savage' Who Threatened Bristol Health CEO In Online Posts Arrested: Police 'Noble Savage' Who Threatened Bristol Health CEO In Online Posts Arrested: Police
'Noble Savage' Who Threatened Bristol Health CEO In Online Posts Arrested: Police A Connecticut man was arrested after Bristol Hospital employees raised concerns about threatening posts on social media. Richard Stark was taken into custody by Bristol police around 4:48 p.m. Tuesday, police said. “Bristol Hospital employees had expressed concern over his social media posts directed toward Bristol Health CEO Kurt A. Barwis,” police said. An email and phone call to police for clarification on what Stark is accused of posting and the nature of the threats were not immediately returned. Stark’s public social media profiles mostly feature photos of origami, copies of complai…
From Pool To Podium: Darien Boy, 11, Raises Thousands For Research While Chasing Olympic Dream From Pool To Podium: Darien Boy, 11, Raises Thousands For Research While Chasing Olympic Dream
From Pool To Podium: Darien Boy, 11, Raises Thousands For Research While Chasing Olympic Dream Shep Jennings may be a kind, soft-spoken, and well-mannered 11-year-old, but in the water, he’s unstoppable, winning awards, accolades, and the respect of the Connecticut swimming community. But Shep wants to use his skills in the water to help doctors fight cancer. The Darien fifth grader is channeling his love of swimming into raising money for Swim Across America, held Saturday, June 21, in Stamford. He’s already helped raise more than $9,000 for cancer research, making him one of this year’s top individual fundraisers for Swim Across America – Fairfield County. The organization is stil…
She Showed Up To Manchester Court With A Warrant — Then She Made A Run For It, Cops Say She Showed Up To Manchester Court With A Warrant — Then She Made A Run For It, Cops Say
She Showed Up To Manchester Court With A Warrant — Then She Made A Run For It, Cops Say A 25-year-old woman from Worcester, MA, is facing multiple charges in Connecticut after she was arrested at a courthouse, then ran from troopers while they were trying to take her into custody, according to state police. Jada Williams was arrested on June 16, around 2:13 p.m., after arriving at Manchester Superior Court while wanted on an active warrant from Troop C – Tolland, State Police said. The arrest stems from an investigation that began in October 2024, when troopers say Williams broke into a vehicle on Shenipsit Lake Road in Tolland, stole credit and debit cards, and used them to m…
Norwich Author Wally Lamb Picked For Oprah’s Book Club — Again Norwich Author Wally Lamb Picked For Oprah’s Book Club — Again
Norwich 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…