New Canaan, CT
News
New Details Emerge After Investment Banker From New Canaan Jumps To Death New Details Emerge After Investment Banker From New Canaan Jumps To Death
New Details Emerge After Investment Banker From New Canaan Jumps To Death A Connecticut father of three who jumped to his death from a rooftop bar in New York City had filed for divorce the day before his deadly leap. Fairfield County resident Dale L. Cheney, of New Canaan, jumped from Bar 54 at the Hyatt Centric Times Square New York at 135 West 45th St. in Manhattan on Wednesday, Jan. 25 around 6:30 p.m. New York City Police officials said officers found the 46-year-old founder of a private investment fund unconscious and unresponsive.  EMS responded and pronounced Cheney dead at the scene, NYPD said. "Preliminarily, the deceased does not …

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by Kathy Reakes
Fort Lee, NJ
News
Financier Takes Fatal Leap From NYC Rooftop Bar Day After Filing For Divorce: Report Financier Takes Fatal Leap From NYC Rooftop Bar Day After Filing For Divorce: Report
Financier Takes Fatal Leap From NYC Rooftop Bar Day After Filing For Divorce: Report A Connecticut dad and financier fell to his death from a rooftop bar in New York City just one day after he filed for divorce from his wife, according to a report by the New York Post.  Dale L. Cheney, of New Canaan, who founded Darien-based T-street Capital in 2013, fell from Bar 54 at the Hyatt Centric Times Square New York at 135 West 45th St. in Manhattan on Wednesday, Jan. 25 around 6:30 p.m. He landed on the street and was pronounced dead, the media outlet reported.  The death is now being investigated as a suicide, the news outlet said.  Cheney fell from Bar 54, located at the t…

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by Ben Crnic
New Canaan, CT
News
New Canaan Dad Of 3 Falls To Death From NYC Rooftop Bar, Report Says New Canaan Dad Of 3 Falls To Death From NYC Rooftop Bar, Report Says
New Canaan Dad Of 3 Falls To Death From NYC Rooftop Bar, Report Says Click here for an updated story: New Details Emerge After Investment Banker From New Canaan Jumps To Death A man who fell to his death from a rooftop bar in New York City has been identified as the founder of a private investment fund and father of three from Connecticut, according to a report by the New York Post.  Fairfield County resident Dale L. Cheney, of New Canaan who founded Darien-based T-street Capital in 2013, fell from Bar 54 at the Hyatt Centric Times Square New York at 135 West 45th St. in Manhattan on Wednesday, Jan. 25 around 6:30 p.m. He landed on the street and was pronou…

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by Ben Crnic
New Canaan, CT
Police & Fire
Man Uses Fake ID For Verizon Store Purchase In New Canaan: Police Man Uses Fake ID For Verizon Store Purchase In New Canaan: Police
Man Uses Fake ID For Verizon Store Purchase In New Canaan: Police A man faces charges after trying to use a fake ID to make a purchase at a Verizon store in New Canaan, police said.  On Tuesday, Jan. 24 around 12:42 p.m., New Canaan Police responded to a report of an attempted larceny at the Verizon Wireless store located at 136 Elm St. (Route 124).  When the suspect tried going through with the fake purchase using his false credentials, the store employee realized it was fraudulent and started chasing him on foot to the area of Pine Street and Gove Street.  Here, the suspect, identified as 37-year-old Charlie Bonnet of the Bronx, was arrested by two of…

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by Ben Crnic
New Canaan, CT
Police & Fire
Foraging Bear Sighted In New Canaan: Police Warn Of Encounters Foraging Bear Sighted In New Canaan: Police Warn Of Encounters
Foraging Bear Sighted In New Canaan: Police Warn Of Encounters After several sightings in New Canaan, police are warning residents that bears do not hibernate all winter and may come out to find food. The warning came after a bear was spotted on Tuesday, Jan. 17 at 2:30 p.m. and Wednesday, Jan. 18 at 4:30 p.m. in New Canaan on North Wilton Road, according to New Canaan Police. The bear was spotted in New Canaan on North Wilton Road.Google Maps The bear was likely looking for food in bird feeders and garbage cans, according to authorities. "Bears do not hibernate all winter and will forage for food. Please know that bird feeders and accessible garb…

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by Ben Crnic
Greenwich, CT
Real Estate
How 2022 Greenwich Luxury Housing Market Compared To Other Areas Of Fairfield County: Report How 2022 Greenwich Luxury Housing Market Compared To Other Areas Of Fairfield County: Report
How 2022 Greenwich Luxury Housing Market Compared To Other Areas Of Fairfield County: Report A lack of supply caused the 2022 luxury housing market to sharply decline in Fairfield County compared to 2021, according to a new report.  The decline in sales, which were down by double digits, was fueled by a high demand for a low amount of available residences, according to a report released by the Houlihan Lawrence real estate brokerage on Thursday, Jan. 5.  "At first glance, the logical conclusion is a slowdown in the luxury market. However, the data suggest strong buyer demand in a sharply supply-constrained market," said Houlihan Lawrence Vice President Anthony Cutugno. H…

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by Ben Crnic
Stamford, CT
Lifestyle
These Golden Globes Winners Have Ties To Fairfield County These Golden Globes Winners Have Ties To Fairfield County
These Golden Globes Winners Have Ties To Fairfield County It turns out that many of the winners of the 80th Golden Globe Awards have ties to the Nutmeg State.  The awards, held on Tuesday night, Jan. 10, were held in Beverly Hills and recognized several of 2022's best films and television shows, including movies such as The Fabelmans and Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, as well as shows such as The White Lotus.  The several top winners with ties to Connecticut include:  The White Lotus creator Mike White, who attended Wesleyan University in Middletown, where he met his writing partner Zak Penn, according to Vulture; The Fabelm…

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by Ben Crnic
New Canaan, CT
Sports
A Year After Tragic Death, Hockey Player From New Canaan Earns Permanent Place At Rival School A Year After Tragic Death, Hockey Player From New Canaan Earns Permanent Place At Rival School
A Year After Tragic Death, Hockey Player From New Canaan Earns Permanent Place At Rival School A year after a young athlete died during a high school hockey game in Fairfield County after colliding with another player, the school where it happened is making sure he will be permanently remembered.  Earlier Report - Death Of HS Player From St. Luke's Mourned Inside, Outside Hockey World The Brunswick Upper School in Greenwich has installed a bronze-cast plaque on a balcony above its hockey rink to honor 16-year-old New Canaan resident Teddy Balkind, who died on Jan. 6, 2022, after falling on the ice and being struck by another player who was unable to stop. Balkind…

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by Ben Crnic
New Canaan, CT
Lifestyle
New Year Of Bobcat Sightings Starts In New Canaan: Here's What To Do If You Spot One, DEEP Says New Year Of Bobcat Sightings Starts In New Canaan: Here's What To Do If You Spot One, DEEP Says
New Year Of Bobcat Sightings Starts In New Canaan: Here's What To Do If You Spot One, Deep Says The bobcat population, which was dwindling in the Northeast decades ago, now is very vibrant, with regular sightings being reported. One of the latest came on New Year's Day in New Canaan. The critter was on full display, showing off its distinct ears, and a rather feisty demeanor after being spotted in the backyard of a residence in town. As shown in the photos above, after then stretching its leg, the cat quickly plans an exit strategy. Generally, bobcats are about twice the size of an ordinary house cat, stand about 2 feet tall and weigh between 20 and 30 pounds. According to the Conn…

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by Joe Lombardi
New Canaan, CT
Police & Fire
New Hires: New Canaan Swears In 2 New Police Officers New Hires: New Canaan Swears In 2 New Police Officers
New Hires: New Canaan Swears In 2 New Police Officers Two new police officers will soon begin serving the community in one Fairfield County town, including one with ties to Northern Westchester County.  The two new hires were sworn into the New Canaan Police Department on Wednesday, Dec. 21 at 10:30 a.m., according to an announcement from the department.  Now serving the department will be 22-year-old Erica Morey of Brookfield and 33-year-old Westchester County resident Nicholas Agoglia of Pound Ridge.  Morey, who graduated from Brookfield High School before earning her bachelor's degree in Justice and Law Administration from W…

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by Ben Crnic
Hartford, CT
Schools
Here's Where Connecticut Ranks Among States With Best Public School Systems, Forbes Says Here's Where Connecticut Ranks Among States With Best Public School Systems, Forbes Says
Here's Where Connecticut Ranks Among States With Best Public School Systems, Forbes Says Connecticut's public school system is among the best in the country, according to a report by Forbes.  The state ranks as having the third-best public school systems nationwide, behind only Massachusetts and New Jersey, the news outlet reports.  Connecticut's strong schools help contribute towards the state being ranked fifth in the nation for quality of life, also thanks to low crime and poverty rates, as well as a healthy population, according to Forbes.  However, income inequality in the state is still a large problem, especially when comparing affluent Fairfield County t…

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by Ben Crnic
New Canaan, CT
Police & Fire
New Canaan Chooses New Police Chief, Deputy Chief New Canaan Chooses New Police Chief, Deputy Chief
New Canaan Chooses New Police Chief, Deputy Chief A town in Fairfield County has chosen a new police chief in the wake of the retirement of the man who currently holds the position.  Earlier Report - New Canaan Chief Leaving Policing To Become Darien School District's First Security Director The New Canaan Police Commission voted unanimously on Monday, Dec. 19 to promote Deputy Chief John DiFederico as the department's new chief. Additionally, Captain Andrew Walsh will be the town's new deputy chief, according to the New Canaan Police Commission.  Both promotions will take effect on Sunday, Jan. 1, and a three-mon…

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by Ben Crnic