Norwalk, CT
Politics
Norwalk Police Chief To Trump: 'Please Step Up' Norwalk Police Chief To Trump: 'Please Step Up'
Norwalk Police Chief To Trump: 'Please Step Up' The police chief of one of Fairfield County's largest cities is calling out President Donald Trump for his inaction as violent protests broke out across the country following the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis. With both peaceful and violent protests breaking out throughout the county, Norwalk Police Chief Thomas Kulhawik took to social media to address the unrest among area residents, while taking a shot at the commander-in-chief. Related story - Woman Charged With Attempted Murder Of Four NYPD Officers During Protest “We’re working so hard to maintain the public trust while the pre…

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by Zak Failla
Shelton, CT
Traffic
Protests Lead To More Road Closures In Fairfield County Protests Lead To More Road Closures In Fairfield County
Protests Lead To More Road Closures In Fairfield County This story has been updated. Roadways that were closed in Norwalk due to protests over police-involved incidents, including the George Floyd incident in Minneapolis, have now reopened. All roads affected in the city reopened by 4 p.m. Sunday, May 31, Norwalk Police said. Connecticut Avenue (Route 1) had been closed between Rampart Road and Scribner Avenue in Norwalk. The closure was extended to Scribner Avenue. In addition, South Main Street near the Norwalk Police Station and West Street were both congested. 'Thank you, community partners, neighbors and friends who participated in the …

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by Joe Lombardi
Paterson, NJ
Police & Fire
President: Out-Of-State Agitators Hijacking Peaceful Protests Will Be Prosecuted President: Out-Of-State Agitators Hijacking Peaceful Protests Will Be Prosecuted
President: Out-Of-State Agitators Hijacking Peaceful Protests Will Be Prosecuted Peaceful protests across the country have been "hijacked by outside radicals and agitators exploiting the situation to pursue their own separate and violent agenda," Attorney General William P. Barr said Saturday. Meanwhile, President Trump called on "Liberal Governors and Mayors” to get “much tougher” in dealing with protesters “or the Federal Government will step in and do what has to be done, and that includes using the unlimited power of our Military and many arrests.” “Crossing State lines to incite violence is a FEDERAL CRIME!" Trump tweeted. Protesters rallied peacefully in Englewoo…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Fairfield, CT
Police & Fire
Large Protest Over George Floyd Death Causes Road Closures In Fairfield County Large Protest Over George Floyd Death Causes Road Closures In Fairfield County
Large Protest Over George Floyd Death Causes Road Closures In Fairfield County A large protest in Fairfield County over the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis is causing road closures Saturday, May 30. Connecticut State Police announced just after 5 p.m. that Route 8 in Bridgeport has been shut down to allow  for protesters.  The protest is in the area of southbound Route 25 (Exit 3 off-ramp) and northbound between the Exit 3 off and on ramp of the highway itself,, In addition, off-ramps for southbound I-95 and northbound Exit 27A are also closed. The Route 25/Route 8 northbound Exit 1 on-ramp is also closed in Bridgeport.  "Please expect dela…

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by Joe Lombardi
Hackensack, NJ
Police & Fire
NJ County Prosecutors: Citizens Can Trust They'll Be Treated Fairly, Justly By Police NJ County Prosecutors: Citizens Can Trust They'll Be Treated Fairly, Justly By Police
NJ County Prosecutors: Citizens Can Trust They'll Be Treated Fairly, Justly By Police A public letter from New Jersey's 21 county prosecutors promises that members of law enforcement in the state will treat citizens "fairly and justly" -- and that those who don't will be held accountable. The letter from the County Prosecutors Association of New Jersey, released Saturday morning, comes in the wake of George Floyd's death at the hands of police in Minneapolis and an investigation of the officers by local and federal authorities there. County prosecutors are the chief law enforcers in New Jersey under the direction of Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal. Here is the CPANJ …

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by Jerry DeMarco
Fairfield, CT
Business
Target Drives Curbside Pickup To Hundreds Of New Locations Target Drives Curbside Pickup To Hundreds Of New Locations
Target Drives Curbside Pickup To Hundreds Of New Locations Target stores like to tout that you can “expect more, pay less.” Now, the retail giant is taking “more” to the next level and is extending its Drive Up curbside pickup service. Available coast-to-coast, Target officials announced this week that it is giving more shoppers the option of ordering online and picking up their items within an hour, calling the service the company’s “top rated.” Guests will have the ability to place an order, pull up to a local store and have a Target employee bring the order out to their car within minutes, for free. Drive Up is now available in more than 1,250 …

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by Zak Failla
Somers, NY
Sports
Title For Ty: Ex-Westchester HS Star Comes Up Big In Final As UVa Takes First NCAA Championship Title For Ty: Ex-Westchester HS Star Comes Up Big In Final As UVa Takes First NCAA Championship
Title For Ty: Ex-Westchester HS Star Comes Up Big In Final As UVa Takes First NCAA Championship A former area high school basketball star went from worst to first, helping to lead the University of Virginia to its first NCAA Division I Men's Basketball Championship. Iona Prep graduate Ty Jerome had one shining moment, then a second shining moment, and several more en route to leading the top-seeded Cavaliers to the title, taking down the third-seeded Texas Tech Red Raiders 85-77 in an overtime thriller Monday night at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis. A year ago, Jerome and his teammates became the first top seed to lose to a 16-seed in the NCAA Tournament. On Monday, they cut do…

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by Zak Failla
Ossining, NY
Obituaries
Vivian Votruba, 98, Provided Medical Care As Longtime Maryknoll Sister Vivian Votruba, 98, Provided Medical Care As Longtime Maryknoll Sister
Vivian Votruba, 98, Provided Medical Care As Longtime Maryknoll Sister Vivian Votruba, 98, a Maryknoll Sister who provided medical care in many countries for decades, died on Thursday, March 22, at the Maryknoll Sisters Center. Sister Vivian was born in Minneapolis, Minn. on Jan. 3, 1920 to Irma (Cosgrove) Votruba and August Votruba. She had two brothers, John and William, all have predeceased her. In 1937, she graduated from Villa Sancta Scholastica High School in Duluth, Minn. She attended the College of St. Scholastica in Duluth, Minn. to begin the process of earning her Bachelor of Science Degree. On July 2, 1940 she entered the Maryknoll Sisters Novitiate…

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by Jon Craig
Bridgeport, CT
Police & Fire
Connecticut Sports Fans: Beware Of Scammers Selling Fake Super Bowl Tickets Connecticut Sports Fans: Beware Of Scammers Selling Fake Super Bowl Tickets
Connecticut Sports Fans: Beware Of Scammers Selling Fake Super Bowl Tickets FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. – After Sunday's AFC championship win, Patriots fans in Connecticut may be in a rush to get tickets to see their team play in Super Bowl LII in Minneapolis on Feb. 4. However, officials are warning that scammers may use this opportunity to take advantage of fans. Sports fans booking last minute tickets and travel for big events are a prime target for scammers, according to Connecticut Consumer Protection Commissioner Michelle H. Seagull. After yesterday’s victory, New England fans may be considering taking that last minute trip to be a part of Super Bowl LII in Minne…

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by Casey Donahue
Paterson, NJ
Sports
NFL: Wayne's Greg Olsen Named Among Top Three 'Man Of The Year' Finalists NFL: Wayne's Greg Olsen Named Among Top Three 'Man Of The Year' Finalists
NFL: Wayne's Greg Olsen Named Among Top Three 'Man Of The Year' Finalists WAYNE, N.J. — Carolina Panthers tight end Greg Olsen of Wayne was named among three top finalists Sunday for the Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award presented by Nationwide.  He is joined by Houston Texans linebacker J.J. Watt and Baltimore Ravens tight end Benjamin Watson. "Greg, Benjamin and J.J. have changed countless lives with their generosity and commitment to helping others," NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said.  "As remarkable leaders on and off the field, they personify the character of the late Walter Payton. We commend them for using their platforms to leave a…

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by Cecilia Levine