Wegmans Arrives On Long Island: Shoppers Flock To Newest Store In Lake Grove Wegmans Arrives On Long Island: Shoppers Flock To Newest Store In Lake Grove
Wegmans Arrives On Long Island: Shoppers Flock To Newest Store In Lake Grove A supermarket with tremendous support from fans in upstate New York has finally made it onto Long Island. Wegmans Food Markets officially opened its Lake Grove supermarket at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 26. The 101,000-square-foot store is located at 3270 Middle Country Road in the DSW Plaza at Lake Grove. This is the first Wegmans location on Long Island, joining 49 other locations across New York. Most are in the greater Buffalo, Rochester, and Syracuse areas, although there are two in New York City and one in Harrison. View this post on Instagram …
Norwalk's New Korean Fried Chicken Spot Has Bold Sauces, Mission To Reduce Food Waste Norwalk's New Korean Fried Chicken Spot Has Bold Sauces, Mission To Reduce Food Waste
Norwalk's New Korean Fried Chicken Spot Has Bold Sauces, Mission To Reduce Food Waste A new Korean fried chicken spot is bringing crispy, flavor-packed bites and sauces to Norwalk. Dippin' Chicken will celebrate its grand opening on Saturday, Mar. 15. The restaurant will be in the former home of Norwalk Pizza & Pasta at 236 East Avenue. With bold Korean spices and signature dipping sauces, Dippin' Chicken aims to make Korean fried chicken a new favorite in the city's east end. "Dippin' Chicken is all about making Korean fried chicken with unique dippin' sauces a universal delight – because everyone deserves a dip!" the restaurant's website said. …
Sex Offender Deported in 2021 Busted Again in Norwalk, Sentenced for Illegal Reentry: Feds Sex Offender Deported in 2021 Busted Again in Norwalk, Sentenced for Illegal Reentry: Feds
Sex Offender Deported in 2021 Busted Again in Norwalk, Sentenced for Illegal Reentry: Feds A Honduran man convicted of sex crimes in Connecticut was sentenced to 20 months in federal prison after he illegally reentered the United States after being deported, authorities said.  Jose Pavon-Fermin, 40, was removed from the country in June 2021 after serving time for sexual assault and unlawful restraint, the US Attorney for Connecticut said.  Pavon-Fermin was accused of harassing a woman on a Norwalk bus in 2016, before taking her to a nearby apartment, where he attacked her, prosecutors said, per the Stamford Advocate.  He was ordered to register as a sex offender f…
Norwalk Man Who Kidnapped New Canaan Woman To Live Out His Rape Fantasy Gets 25 Years: State Norwalk Man Who Kidnapped New Canaan Woman To Live Out His Rape Fantasy Gets 25 Years: State
Norwalk Man Who Kidnapped New Canaan Woman To Live Out His Rape Fantasy Gets 25 Years: State A Connecticut man who tried to kidnap, drown, and sexually assault a 20-year-old woman in broad daylight has been sentenced to 25 years in prison, prosecutors announced. Mynor Romeo Alvarado-Canahui, 36, of Norwalk, pleaded guilty to attempted murder, first-degree kidnapping, first-degree assault, and attempted first-degree sexual assault in connection to the May 2020 attack that left the victim with a fractured skull, broken vertebrae, and permanent hearing loss, state prosecutors said.  He will also be required to register as a sex offender for life. Original Report: Norwalk Man Ad…
Bridgeport Man Robbed By Middle School Friend Over $10 Ride Home: Police Bridgeport Man Robbed By Middle School Friend Over $10 Ride Home: Police
Bridgeport Man Robbed By Middle School Friend Over $10 Ride Home: Police A Connecticut man was attacked inside a car after a former middle school classmate allegedly turned a ride home into a violent robbery attempt, state police said. Manuel Diaz, 30, of Norwalk, was arrested early Wednesday, Feb. 12, after a Bridgeport man called police following the alleged attack, according to Connecticut State Police. Troopers responded to the southbound Exit 29 on-ramp of I-95 around 1:15 a.m. and found an Acura TL parked at an angle against the guardrail with both passenger doors wide open. The car’s interior was in disarray, showing signs of a struggle, police said. The…
4-Month-Old Norwalk Infant Died From Neglect, Autopsy Finds; Man Charged With Her Death: Police 4-Month-Old Norwalk Infant Died From Neglect, Autopsy Finds; Man Charged With Her Death: Police
4-Month-Old Norwalk Infant Died From Neglect, Autopsy Finds; Man Charged With Her Death: Police Police arrested a 27-year-old Connecticut man after an autopsy of a four-month-old infant found that the baby girl died from prolonged neglect and malnutrition, authorities said.  Kyle Vigneault, of Norwalk, was arrested without incident at his home this week, months after his infant’s June death was ruled a homicide, police said.  Norwalk officers responded to a 911 call from Vigneault, who reported the baby was choking on formula. He told dispatchers he had performed CPR for several minutes before calling for help, officials said.  Paramedics rushed the infant to Norwalk H…
Ski-Masked Thieves Crash Stolen BMW, Ditch Audi On I-95 Before Pursuit In Norwalk: Cops Ski-Masked Thieves Crash Stolen BMW, Ditch Audi On I-95 Before Pursuit In Norwalk: Cops
Ski-Masked Thieves Crash Stolen BMW, Ditch Audi On I-95 Before Pursuit In Norwalk: Cops Two people are in custody and three are believed to be at large after a stolen BMW X6 crashed and an associated, stolen Audi S5 was ditched on I-95 before a police pursuit early Tuesday, Feb. 11, police said. At approximately 7:14 a.m., Connecticut State Police from Troop G-Bridgeport responded to a motor vehicle accident on I-95 northbound near Exit 16. As officers were en route, reports indicated that several occupants had fled the scene on foot, police said. The suspects were described as young males dressed in all black with ski masks. Officers from the Norwalk and Westport Police Depa…
12-Hour Standoff Ends In Arrest Of Norwalk Man, Police Say 12-Hour Standoff Ends In Arrest Of Norwalk Man, Police Say
12-Hour Standoff Ends In Arrest Of Norwalk Man, Police Say A Connecticut man was arrested after a 12-hour standoff with police following an alleged domestic violence assault in which he threw a woman down a flight of stairs and struck her in the head with a dumbbell, authorities said. On Monday, Feb. 10, at 9:19 a.m., Norwalk police responded to 16 Sable St., after receiving a report of a disturbance, Norwalk Lt. Tomasz Podgorski said. Officers spoke with the female victim, who told police that Deval Pendergrast, 34, had physically assaulted her inside the home. After the attack, the victim was able to escape and was taken to the hospital for …
Wegmans Sets Opening Date For Newest Supermarket In Rockville: Here's What To Know Wegmans Sets Opening Date For Newest Supermarket In Rockville: Here's What To Know
Wegmans Sets Opening Date For Newest Supermarket In Rockville: Here's What To Know Wegmans Food Markets has set the date for the opening of its ninth Maryland supermarket. Wegmans will officially open its Rockville location on Wednesday, June 25, the company said in a news release on Monday, Feb. 10. The 80,000-square-foot store at 1590 Rockville Pike will open at 9 a.m. The supermarket in the new Twinbrook Quarter development will hire about 400 full- and part-time employees. "We are thrilled to become a part of this vibrant community," store manager Jamie Dominick said. "Our hiring process is in full swing, and we are on the lookout for driven indiv…
Wegmans Sets Opening Date For Norwalk Supermarket: Here's What To Expect Wegmans Sets Opening Date For Norwalk Supermarket: Here's What To Expect
Wegmans Sets Opening Date For Norwalk Supermarket: Here's What To Expect Wegmans Food Markets has set the date for the opening of its first Connecticut supermarket. Wegmans will open its Norwalk location on Wednesday, July 23, the company said in a news release on Monday, Feb. 10. The highly anticipated 92,000-square-foot store at 675 Connecticut Avenue will open at 9 a.m. The store will employ about 500 people, with hiring already underway for part- and full-time positions across all departments. "We’re looking for enthusiastic candidates to round out our team before opening day," store manager Emily Gee said. "We're excited to begin the countdown to…
Norwalk Middle School Employee Pushes Student, Charged With Assault: Police Norwalk Middle School Employee Pushes Student, Charged With Assault: Police
Norwalk Middle School Employee Pushes Student, Charged With Assault: Police A 30-year-old Connecticut middle school employee has been charged with assault after authorities say he shoved a student. Michael Morris surrendered to Norwalk police on Friday, Feb. 7, nearly two months after authorities received a complaint regarding the alleged incident, Norwalk Police Sgt. Ryan Evarts said. On Dec. 5, 2024, police got a complaint that Morris — a Nathan Hale Middle School employee — pushed a student, according to Evarts.  Special Victims Unit Detective Tim Marquis conducted an investigation which included numerous interviews and video analysis, Evart…
Trespasser Who Offered Child Candy Arrested In Norwalk: Cops Trespasser Who Offered Child Candy Arrested In Norwalk: Cops
Trespasser Who Offered Child Candy Arrested In Norwalk: Cops A 29-year-old Norwalk man was arrested after trespassing on private property and approaching a child, offering them candy, authorities said. Norwalk Police responded to a suspicious person call in the area of Woodward Avenue around 9:40 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 6, Sergeant Ryan Evarts said. Officers were told that a man had entered private property and asked a child if they wanted candy and if they wished to listen to music. When the child declined, the man reportedly stood there watching them enter their home, police said. Based on a description given at the scene, officers searched the are…