Fairfield, CT
News
More Than 100 Cited For Underage Drinking At Bar Near Quinnipiac University More Than 100 Cited For Underage Drinking At Bar Near Quinnipiac University
More Than 100 Cited For Underage Drinking At Bar Near Quinnipiac University More than 100 underage drinkers were cited during a "liquor compliance check" at the popular nightclub Clubhouse Café near Quinnipiac University. The raid took place Friday, Jan. 25, by members of the Hamden Police Department Street Interdiction Team, along with the patrol and traffic divisions at the club located at 3816 Whitney Ave., said Hamden Police Capt. Ronald Smith. Smith said the check was in response to the department receiving several complaints pertaining to underage drinking on the Hamden Police 411 Tip Line. "Officers issued in excess of 100…

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by Kathy Reakes
White Plains, NY
Lifestyle
Vote Now: Do You Think Plastic Bags Should Be Banned? Here's What New Yorkers Say Vote Now: Do You Think Plastic Bags Should Be Banned? Here's What New Yorkers Say
Vote Now: Do You Think Plastic Bags Should Be Banned? Here's What New Yorkers Say What do New Yorkers think about a possible plastic bag ban? A brand new Quinnipiac poll released this week found that the state is nearly split down the middle, with 48 percent supporting a ban and 47 percent opposing the banning of single-use plastic bags. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced this month that a bottle bill expansion and a plastic bag ban will be included in the 2019 Executive Budget. The expansion on the bottle bill will make most non-alcoholic drink containers eligible for five-cent redemption. According to the poll, 53 percent of women support the ban, while just 42 perc…

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by Zak Failla
Greenwich, CT
Politics
Oz Griebel Expected To Play 'Spoiler' Role In Next Week's Governor Election Oz Griebel Expected To Play 'Spoiler' Role In Next Week's Governor Election
Oz Griebel Expected To Play 'Spoiler' Role In Next Week's Governor Election This story has been updated. With Ned Lamont and Bob Stefanowski nearly deadlocked in recent public opinion polls, a third candidate is expected to play a key roll in the Nov. 6 election. Political observers are saying that Richard "Oz" Griebel, a former Republican running as an independent could sift decisive votes away from the two major party candidates. University experts, pollers and party officials predict Griebel could receive at least 6 to 7 percent of the statewide vote -- especially in Hartford County -- and more likely harm Stefanowski of Madison than Lamont of Greenwi…

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by Jon Craig
Fairfield, CT
Politics
How Stefanowski Has Closed In On Lamont In 'Real Nail-Biter' Governor's Race How Stefanowski Has Closed In On Lamont In 'Real Nail-Biter' Governor's Race
How Stefanowski Has Closed In On Lamont In 'Real Nail-Biter' Governor's Race A new public opinion poll released on Tuesday, Oct. 30 confirms that Republican gubernatorial candidate Bob Stefanowski has closed on Democrat Ned Lamont, making the race a statistical tossup. The Quinnipiac University poll of likely voters found that Lamont’s lead over Stefanowski has shrunk by half to four percentage points, within the margin of error. It also found that last week's undecided voters are beginning to make up their minds about who to elect on Nov. 6. Only four percent of likely voters remain undecided in the Quinnipiac poll, but 13 percent of those who preferred a candidat…

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by Jon Craig
White Plains, NY
Politics
Gillibrand Agrees To Single TV Debate Gillibrand Agrees To Single TV Debate
Gillibrand Agrees To Single TV Debate With the election less than two weeks away, U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand shed her so-called chicken suit and agreed to debate her Republican opponent Chele Farley on Thursday, Oct. 25.  Gillibrand, Gov. Andrew Cuomo and other statewide Democrats were blasted by the New York Post and other major newspapers for failing to debate their challengers before the Nov. 6 election. Cuomo relented and gave Republican Marc Molinaro his first and probably only one-on-one debate on Tuesday, as reported here by Daily Voice.  Gillibrand, who is up for re-election on Nov. 6, canceled a debate on Sunday spo…

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by Jon Craig
Fairfield, CT
Politics
Here's Who's Ahead: New Quinnipiac Poll Released On Lamont-Stefanowski Race Here's Who's Ahead: New Quinnipiac Poll Released On Lamont-Stefanowski Race
Here's Who's Ahead: New Quinnipiac Poll Released On Lamont-Stefanowski Race One of the candidates for governor of Connecticut is enjoying his largest lead to date, according to the latest public opinion poll.  Election Day is Nov. 6 for the seat being vacated by two-term Gov. Dannel P. Malloy.  Democrat Ned Lamont, a cable TV entrepreneur from Greenwich, holds a 47 to 39 percent lead over Republican Bob Stefanowski, according to a new Quinnipiac University poll released on Wednesday, Oct. 10. About 11 percent of Connecticut's likely voters said they favor independent third-party candidate Richard "Oz" Griebel of Hartford. Nutmeg State spoiler alert: Abou…

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by Jon Craig
Fairfield, CT
Sports
Quinnipiac University Suspends Men's Lacrosse Team Quinnipiac University Suspends Men's Lacrosse Team
Quinnipiac University Suspends Men's Lacrosse Team Quinnipiac University has suspended its men's lacrosse team amid an investigation into alleged violations of student conduct policy. “This suspension, which takes effect immediately, prohibits all team activity, including practicing and representing the university in competitions," said Lynn Bushnell, vice president for public affairs in a statement.  "With the well-being of our students being our top priority, the university has zero tolerance for any behavior that endangers any member of the university community.” The university said no further details or information would be im…

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by Daily Voice
Fairfield, CT
Politics
Polls Shows CT Gubernatorial Race Could Go Down To Wire Polls Shows CT Gubernatorial Race Could Go Down To Wire
Polls Shows CT Gubernatorial Race Could Go Down To Wire New public-opinion polls predict a tight race for the governorship in the coming months. The Nov. 6 election for an open seat is between Democrat Ned Lamont and Republican Bob Stefanowski, who each won their political party primary races on Aug. 14. The winner of the general election succeeds Democrat Dannel P. Malloy, a two-term governor who decided not to seek re-election this fall. Lamont of Greenwich is running ahead of Stefanowski of Madison in both the new Sacred Heart University/Hearst Connecticut Media Poll and holds an even wider lead in a Quinnipiac University Poll. Both public-…

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by Jon Craig
Cortlandt, NY
Sports
Yorktown HS Student-Athletes Sign College Letters Of Intent Yorktown HS Student-Athletes Sign College Letters Of Intent
Yorktown HS Student-Athletes Sign College Letters Of Intent Six Yorktown High School student-athletes signed letters of intent recently to play sports at their chosen colleges, bringing the total number of athletes from Yorktown who will play on Division I and II teams next year to 18. The students will play or participate in volleyball, soccer, lacrosse and golf at Quinnipiac University, Pace University, Adelphi University, College of St. Rose and Dominican University. “It takes a village,” said Yorktown Athletic Director Robert Barrett when asked to explain the high number of students who will be playing collegiate sports. “The YAC and youth progr…

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by Jon Craig
Fairfield, CT
Lifestyle
Free Startup Summer Camp For Connecticut's Student Entrepreneurs Free Startup Summer Camp For Connecticut's Student Entrepreneurs
Free Startup Summer Camp For Connecticut's Student Entrepreneurs If you’re a high school or college student or even a recent graduate (or know one!) with plans for the Next Big Thing in hand but unsure about how to get your business off the ground, you might want to consider Startup Summer Camp.  Student entrepreneurs from throughout the state will descend on Hamden beginning Saturday, June 2 for a free startup acceleration program offering more than 25 different startup planning workshops as well as individualized coaching sessions from leading startup educators. Spread over three June weekends, the pilot Startup Summer Camp effort is sponsored by the…

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by Daily Voice
Yorktown, NY
Sports
Yorktown Student-Athletes Sign Letters Of Intent Yorktown Student-Athletes Sign Letters Of Intent
Yorktown Student-Athletes Sign Letters Of Intent Six Yorktown High School student-athletes made their college commitments official on Tuesday by signing letters of intent to play sports at their chosen colleges, bringing the total number of varsity athletes from YHS who will play on Division I and Division II teams in 2018-19 to 18. The students will play or participate in volleyball, soccer, lacrosse and golf at Quinnipiac University, Pace University, Adelphi University, College of St. Rose and Dominican University. “It takes a village,” said Yorktown Athletic Director Robert Barrett when asked to explain the high number of students who …

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by Joe Lombardi
White Plains, NY
Obituaries
Anthony Milea Of White Plains Dies At 27 Anthony Milea Of White Plains Dies At 27
Anthony Milea Of White Plains Dies At 27 Anthony F. Milea of White Plains died on Monday, March 5. He was 27 years old. He leaves behind his parents, Andrea and Robert; his sister Kristen; and his love, Caily. Anthony is also survived by his grandmother, Noreen Milea, and many aunts, uncles and cousins. Growing up, Anthony was always an energetic child who lit up the room. From being a diehard Green Bay Packers fan since the age of 5, to becoming utterly obsessed with golf, Anthony had a great passion for sports and was a relentless competitor. Whether at a concert or in his car, music was also a huge part of Anthony’s life. Anth…

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by Daily Voice