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Two Bridgeport Fast-Food Robberies Reported Two Bridgeport Fast-Food Robberies Reported
Two Bridgeport Fast-Food Robberies Reported BRIDGEPORT -- Two robberies were reported in the city overnight, according to the Connecticut Post.One of the incidents happened at 10:43 p.m. at a 264 Warde St. Chinese restaurant by a pair of gun-wielding men, said the newspaper. The other case involved a delivery driver reportedly robbed and assaulted at 9 p.m. by three males that are juveniles when he tried to make a food delivery at 139 Asylum St., according to the report. Click here for the Connecticut Post story.

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Police & Fire
GoFundMe Set Up For Stratford Family Whose House Burned To Ground GoFundMe Set Up For Stratford Family Whose House Burned To Ground
GoFundMe Set Up For Stratford Family Whose House Burned To Ground STRATFORD, Conn. — Richard Rousseau and his family lost their home when the Stratford house burned to the ground in a fire, according to a GoFundMe page established by a friend.The GoFundMe is asking for donations to help the Rousseaus through this difficult time. Thankfully, everyone got out of the house safely, but the family's cats died in the blaze, Antonio "Tony" Acevedo said in his message on the GoFundMe page. "I am just lost right now," Rousseau told Acevedo shortly after the tragedy. "Unfortunately many families are not going to have a joyful Christmas. So…

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Events
Winners Of Housatonic Book Awards In Poetry, Fiction To Read At WestConn Winners Of Housatonic Book Awards In Poetry, Fiction To Read At WestConn
Winners Of Housatonic Book Awards In Poetry, Fiction To Read At WestConn DANBURY, Conn. -- A highlight of Western Connecticut State University's Master of Fine Arts in Creative and Professional Writing annual residency is when authors read from their winning works Tuesday, Jan. 3 to Saturday, Jan. 7 at WCSU's Westside campus. The 2016 Housatonic Book Awards in Poetry and Fiction recipients will conduct their readings at 7 p.m. in Room 218, Classroom Building, WCSU Westside campus, 43 Lake Ave., Danbury on: Tuesday, Jan. 3: M.O. Walsh, winner of the 2016 Housatonic Book Award for his work of fiction, “My Sunshine Away. Walsh will answer questions and sign books a…

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Neighbors
Four Seasons Ball Raises $106K For Trumbull's Kennedy Center Four Seasons Ball Raises $106K For Trumbull's Kennedy Center
Four Seasons Ball Raises $106K For Trumbull's Kennedy Center TRUMBULL, Conn. -- People with disabilities have the same dreams as everyone else. They want to live, work, have friends, and be part of their community. Providing these opportunities is the foundation of the Kennedy Center in Trumbull, which provides residential services and programs for people with disabilities. The center and its work was at the focus of the 52nd Annual Four Seasons Ball, drawing 220 guests and raising $106,000 in proceeds. Since its inception in 1965, the annual fundraiser has contributed over $2 million to the Kennedy Center. Recognition that evening — the gala was h…

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Neighbors
Driver's Holiday Pick: Uber Awards $1,500 To Bridgeport Animal Rescue Crew Driver's Holiday Pick: Uber Awards $1,500 To Bridgeport Animal Rescue Crew
Driver's Holiday Pick: Uber Awards $1,500 To Bridgeport Animal Rescue Crew BRIDGEPORT, Conn. -- Bridgeport's animal rescue organization received a $1,500 boost Tuesday evening from Uber Connecticut at a holiday party for drivers and their families in Fairfield. Bridgeport Animal Rescue Crew (BARC) was selected for the award by Uber drivers through an initiative called Project Jumpstart, which gives awards to support causes submitted by drivers every quarter. The celebration at the Fairfield Theater Company marks the efforts and achievements of Uber’s driver partners over the past year. Driver Louis Pagliuco accepted the award for BARC, having nominated the group …

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Police & Fire
AAA Honors Brookfield Police Officer For Fighting Drunken Driving AAA Honors Brookfield Police Officer For Fighting Drunken Driving
AAA Honors Brookfield Police Officer For Fighting Drunken Driving BROOKFIELD, Conn. -- A Brookfield police officer garnered special recognition for his efforts in deterring drunken driving. AAA Northeast recently honored Brookfield Police Corporal Christopher Rosado as a department nominated Traffic Safety Hero for his anti-drunk driving efforts.  Rosado is a volunteer guest law enforcement speaker for Mothers Against Drunk Driving’s SMART program.  In addition, he has addressed numerous groups on the dangers of drunk driving and is one of the department’s top motor vehicle enforcement officers. The award was presented at AAA’s seventh annual Community…

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Stamford Woman Killed, Passenger Injured In Rollover On Merritt In Westport Stamford Woman Killed, Passenger Injured In Rollover On Merritt In Westport
Stamford Woman Killed, Passenger Injured In Rollover On Merritt In Westport WESTPORT, Conn. -- A woman from Stamford died Wednesday night when her car left the Merritt Parkway by Exit 41 in Westport, hit a tree, then rolled over, according to the Stamford Advocate. She was identified as Lisa C. Brown, 51, said the Stamford Advocate. A passenger, Donell Terrence Alston, 40, was treated at the hospital for injuries that were not life-threatening, police told the Stamford Advocate. Brown was pronounced dead at Norwalk Hospital, according to the Stamford Advocate. Her Lexus went off the highway by Twin Oaks Lane, the Advocate said. Click here for the Stamford Advoca…

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Events
Young Jewish Professionals To Celebrate Hannukah In South Norwalk Young Jewish Professionals To Celebrate Hannukah In South Norwalk
Young Jewish Professionals To Celebrate Hannukah In South Norwalk NORWALK, Conn. -- The Young Jewish Professionals of Connecticut will host a the "Hanukkah Party of the Season" Thursday, Dec. 29 “The Hanukkah Party of the Season” at Lillian August in South Norwalk. The celebration will feature a menorah lighting, door prizes, light dinner, and snacks.  The group serves as a hub for business networking and social activities for Jewish professionals in their 20s and 30s, serving the many young Jews living and working in and around Westport, Norwalk and Fairfield County.  It focuses on improving and expanding the social lives of Fairfield County’s…

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Police & Fire
Police Arrest Armed Man With Baby After Standoff At Trumbull Home Police Arrest Armed Man With Baby After Standoff At Trumbull Home
Police Arrest Armed Man With Baby After Standoff At Trumbull Home TRUMBULL, Conn. -- An armed man who had a 2-year-old child with him was arrested after a standoff at a house with Trumbull police, according to the Connecticut Post.He reportedly blockaded himself in his home for several hours early Thursday, said the Connecticut Post. A woman called 911 saying she had been assaulted by Eric Dunn, 31, and that he made threats to shoot anyone who went into the house, according to the Connecticut Post. Dunn was arrested and charged on assault and was held on $100,000 bond, according to the Connecticut Post. Click here for the Connecticut Post story.

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Lifestyle
Stamford's Madonia Restaurant Asks Diners To Pitch In To Feed Hungry Kids Stamford's Madonia Restaurant Asks Diners To Pitch In To Feed Hungry Kids
Stamford's Madonia Restaurant Asks Diners To Pitch In To Feed Hungry Kids STAMFORD, Conn. -- Enzo Bruno, owner of Madonia Restaurant on Long Ridge Road in Stamford, counts his blessings. The father of two children recently told an employee the worst thing he could think of was one of his kids being hungry. The conversation led to a fundraiser this week at the Italian restaurant to help feed hungry Stamford school kids. Through Christmas Eve, Madonia will donate a nonperishable food item for each entree purchased at the restaurant. "It's our way of giving back," Katie Lauricella, who handles marketing, told Daily Voice. The donations will be sent to Fi…

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