Farmington, CT
Business
Apizza Fights Dystopia: New Haven Shop's '1984' Parody Promotes New Westfarms Location (WATCH) Apizza Fights Dystopia: New Haven Shop's '1984' Parody Promotes New Westfarms Location (WATCH)
Apizza Fights Dystopia: New Haven Shop's '1984' Parody Promotes New Westfarms Location (Watch) A famous New Haven pizza restaurant is parodying an iconic Super Bowl commercial to build hype for its newest location in Farmington. Sally's Apizza will open its restaurant at the Westfarms mall on Thursday, Feb. 13. Located on the ground level of Jordan's Furniture, the pizzeria will feature an 80-foot-wide, high-resolution LED screen and an expanded menu. To promote the new location, Sally's released an AI-generated parody of Apple's famous 1984 Super Bowl commercial called "Sally's Farmington: THE VISION". The pizzeria will open four days after Super Bowl LIX. The 90-second promo imagi…

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by Chris Spiker
Norwalk, CT
Police & Fire
Police ID Man Hit, Killed By Unmarked Norwalk Police Vehicle Police ID Man Hit, Killed By Unmarked Norwalk Police Vehicle
Police ID Man Hit, Killed By Unmarked Norwalk Police Vehicle Update: Manuel Bonilla-Gomez's family created a GoFundMe to help cover his funeral expenses. The campaign has raised more than $4,500. Click here for more information on the fundraiser.  Original: Authorities have identified the Fairfield County man who was killed when he was hit by an unmarked police vehicle while riding his bike this week.  Manuel Bonilla-Gomez, 68, of Norwalk, was riding his bike near the Connecticut and Fairfield Avenues intersection in Norwalk around 6 p.m. when the crash happened, authorities said.  Paramedics rushed Bonilla-Gomez to Norwalk Hospi…

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by Josh Lanier
Norwalk, CT
Police & Fire
(Update) Unmarked Police Car Hits, Kills Norwalk Pedestrian Responding To Call (Update) Unmarked Police Car Hits, Kills Norwalk Pedestrian Responding To Call
(Update) Unmarked Police Car Hits, Kills Norwalk Pedestrian Responding To Call Update: Police have identified the man killed as Manuel Bonilla-Gomez. Click here for more information.  Original: A Fairfield County resident was killed Monday evening, Feb. 3, while riding his bike after an unmarked police car responding to a call crashed into them, authorities said.  The Norwalk resident — who was not named — was riding his bike near the Connecticut and Fairfield Avenues intersection in Norwalk around 6 p.m. when the vehicle crashed into them.  Paramedics rushed them to Norwalk Hospital, but doctors were unable to save their life.  Po…

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by Josh Lanier
Norwalk, CT
Business
Iconic New Haven Apizza Shop Preparing To Open Newest Restaurant In Norwalk Iconic New Haven Apizza Shop Preparing To Open Newest Restaurant In Norwalk
Iconic New Haven Apizza Shop Preparing To Open Newest Restaurant In Norwalk An iconic New Haven pizzeria will soon serve its delicious coal-fired pies in Norwalk. Sally's Apizza is preparing to welcome customers to its newest restaurant inside The SoNo Collection mall. The pizzeria is expected to open between April and June, a Sally's spokesperson told the Daily Voice. Sally’s is known for its thin, crispy, and chewy New Haven-style "apizza"—pronounced "ah-beetz"—made in custom-designed coal-fired ovens. Fans travel from all over for its signature sauce-forward pies with a distinctive oven-kissed char. The original restaurant on Wooster Street in New Haven wa…

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by Chris Spiker
Norwalk, CT
News
Norwalk Golf Course Pro Shop Catches Fire Norwalk Golf Course Pro Shop Catches Fire
Norwalk Golf Course Pro Shop Catches Fire A fire broke out at the Shorehaven Golf Club pro shop on Thursday morning, Jan. 30, sending thick smoke billowing into the air as emergency crews rushed to contain the flames. Norwalk Fire Department arrived at 14 Canfield Ave. just after 8:40 a.m. to find flames climbing the outside of the 1.5-story wood-frame building. Firefighters quickly knocked down the blaze before it could spread into the attic. Crews ventilated the building and checked for hotspots while emergency teams, including Norwalk PD and EMS, secured the area. No injuries were reported. The extent of the damage is unclear.&n…

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by Josh Lanier
Norwalk, CT
News
Man Hid Camera In Bathroom At Norwalk Restaurant: Police Man Hid Camera In Bathroom At Norwalk Restaurant: Police
Man Hid Camera In Bathroom At Norwalk Restaurant: Police Police arrested a 57-year-old Connecticut man after he hid a camera inside the bathroom at a Fairfield County restaurant. The bust comes after a monthslong investigation.  Hector Camacho, of Weston, was taken into custody by Norwalk detectives on Tuesday, Jan. 28, after authorities linked him to the device using forensic DNA evidence, surveillance footage, and interviews, according to Norwalk police. The case began on Sept. 29, when a person at Sierra Grille at 617 Connecticut Ave. in Norwalk discovered a concealed camera in the restroom and alerted authorities. Police did not say…

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by Josh Lanier
Norwalk, CT
Police & Fire
Norwalk Fugitive Wanted for Sex Crimes Against Children Captured in Georgia Norwalk Fugitive Wanted for Sex Crimes Against Children Captured in Georgia
Norwalk Fugitive Wanted for Sex Crimes Against Children Captured in Georgia A Fairfield County man wanted for allegedly having inappropriate contact with multiple juveniles was arrested in Georgia after an intense manhunt led by local and federal authorities, police said. Moises Ruiz, 37, of Norwalk, was tracked to Gwinnett County, Georgia, where he was taken into custody on Jan. 15 by US Marshals, according to the Norwalk Police Department. Detectives from Norwalk’s special victims unit traveled to Georgia on Tuesday, Jan. 28, to extradite Ruiz back to Connecticut. The investigation began in Nov. 2023, when the Connecticut Department of Children and Families file…

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by Josh Lanier
Norwalk, CT
Police & Fire
5 Escape Burning Norwalk House; Smoke Alarms, Home Renovation May Have Saved Them 5 Escape Burning Norwalk House; Smoke Alarms, Home Renovation May Have Saved Them
5 Escape Burning Norwalk House; Smoke Alarms, Home Renovation May Have Saved Them A Fairfield County family of five, including four young children, avoided tragedy early Tuesday morning, Jan. 28, thanks to their smoke detectors, which alerted them to a fire in their Norwalk home. The blaze began just before 4 a.m. on Cudlipp Street. An adult and four kids younger than six were jolted awake by fire alarms, prompting firefighters to respond to the under-construction home in the Rowayton area of the town. Nearly 30 firefighters arrived at the scene and had the fire under control quickly. However, Norwalk Deputy Fire Chief Jonathan Maggio said the outcome could have been muc…

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by Josh Lanier
Norwalk, CT
Police & Fire
Norwalk Substitute Teacher Sent Inappropriate Messages to Middle School Students: Police Norwalk Substitute Teacher Sent Inappropriate Messages to Middle School Students: Police
Norwalk Substitute Teacher Sent Inappropriate Messages to Middle School Students: Police A Connecticut substitute teacher is facing multiple charges after allegedly sending inappropriate messages to middle school students in Norwalk, police said. Richard Lovallo, 64, of Stamford, was arrested on Jan. 24, 2025, following an extensive investigation by the Norwalk Police Special Victims Unit. He faces two counts of risk of injury to a minor/impairing morals and two counts of harmful communication with a minor, according to authorities. The investigation began in September 2024 when Norwalk police received a complaint from a local middle school. Police did not identify the school. …

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by Josh Lanier
Norwalk, CT
Police & Fire
CT Teen Charged With Sexually Abuse of Minor After Parent Comes Forward: Police CT Teen Charged With Sexually Abuse of Minor After Parent Comes Forward: Police
CT Teen Charged With Sexually Abuse of Minor After Parent Comes Forward: Police A 19-year-old Fairfield County man is facing sexual abuse of a minor charges following an investigation by the Norwalk Police Department’s special victims unit. Bryan Flores-Calero, of Norwalk, was arrested on Thursday, Jan. 23, on two counts of sexual assault in the second degree and two counts of risk of injury to a minor, police said.  The charges stem from an incident reported on Nov. 21, 2024, when a family member came forward after learning a minor had been sexually abused, police said. Police located Flores-Calero during a traffic stop and arrested him, authorities confirmed. …

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by Josh Lanier
Harrison, NY
Business
Wegmans, Uber Eats To Offer Grocery Deliveries From NYC-Area Supermarkets Wegmans, Uber Eats To Offer Grocery Deliveries From NYC-Area Supermarkets
Wegmans, Uber Eats To Offer Grocery Deliveries From Nyc-area Supermarkets A popular supermarket chain across the Northeast and mid-Atlantic is now partnering with Uber Eats to deliver groceries. Wegmans Food Markets has teamed up with Uber Eats to offer grocery deliveries for customers, Uber said in a news release on Thursday, Jan. 23. The supermarket chain based in Rochester, New York, has 111 locations along the East Coast. Uber One members can enjoy perks like free delivery and a five-percent discount on Wegmans orders of more than $35. "We're thrilled to welcome Wegmans to the Uber Eats app this January," said Hashim Amin, Uber’s Head of North American …

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by Chris Spiker
Norwalk, CT
Police & Fire
Literal Garbage Fire Sends Norwalk Firefighters Rushing To Put It Out Literal Garbage Fire Sends Norwalk Firefighters Rushing To Put It Out
Literal Garbage Fire Sends Norwalk Firefighters Rushing To Put It Out In what could be seen as prophetic irony, a garbage truck caught fire in Fairfield County this week, sending firefighters rushing to the scene, authorities said. The contents of a Waste Management trash truck ignited near the intersection of Woodward and Neptune Avenues at approximately 11:20 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 22, according to Norwalk firefighters. The driver pulled into a parking lot at 145 Woodward Ave., near The Sport Haus and 203 Trading, and dumped the smoldering load to allow firefighters to extinguish it. Smoke and flames erupted from a pile of cardboard and plastic recycling. …

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by Josh Lanier