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Major League Executive With Ties To Greenwich Dies In Plane Crash Major League Executive With Ties To Greenwich Dies In Plane Crash
Major League Executive With Ties To Greenwich Dies In Plane Crash GREENWICH, Conn. -- A Stamford resident and Major League Baseball executive and her husband with deep ties in Greenwich, were two of three people killed in a small plane crash Saturday near Albany, N.Y., according to Greenwich Time. Susanne Hilgefort, 48, and her husband, Michael Mydlarz, 50, died along with another unidentified person, said Greenwich Time.  Hilgefort, who attended Greenwich High School from 1982-85, owns property in Greenwich and Stamford, added Greenwich Time. The Albany Times-Union said that Hilgefort, a longtime league employee, served as senior director of broadcastin…

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Events
Hundreds Expected To Step Off For Trumbull Rotary's Sunset Run Hundreds Expected To Step Off For Trumbull Rotary's Sunset Run
Hundreds Expected To Step Off For Trumbull Rotary's Sunset Run TRUMBULL, Conn. -- Lace up those running shoes and get to Twin Brooks Park in Trumbull Friday to help the Trumbull Rotary Club raise money for local charities during its 16th annual Sunset Run at Twin Brooks Park.Each year, this family-friendly event attracts hundreds of runners. Participants arrive early and stick around into the summer evening to enjoy the camaraderie, music, food and refreshments.  Participants can run in honor of their personal hero, whether that’s mom, a close friend, a cancer survivor or someone in the military. Last year, several runners dressed up as Batman, Superman…

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Greenwich's Bruce Museum Plans Expansion Greenwich's Bruce Museum Plans Expansion
Greenwich's Bruce Museum Plans Expansion GREENWICH, Conn. -- The Bruce Museum in Greenwich will become more of a destination once a planned building expansion which includes additional exhibition and teaching spaces, as well as a cafe, is complete.The transformation is designed to accommodate a growing cultural demand on the 104-year-old institution and strengthen the role of the museum as a cutting-edge cultural destination for the citizens of Greenwich and beyond.  “The Bruce Museum is critical to the shared history and future of the people of Greenwich. It is essential for us to engage with our audiences in new ways to successfu…

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Police & Fire
Newtown Police Arrest Drunk Man Caught Climbing I-84 Bridge From Lake Zoar Newtown Police Arrest Drunk Man Caught Climbing I-84 Bridge From Lake Zoar
Newtown Police Arrest Drunk Man Caught Climbing I-84 Bridge From Lake Zoar NEWTOWN, Conn. — A Sandy Hook man was arrested by Newtown police on a charge of simple trespass for trying to climb the Rochambeau Bridge, which carries I-84 over Lake Zoar, on Saturday, July 16, police said.According to Newtown police, John McGrath, 22, was spotted on the bridge by an officer working lake patrol on Lake Zoar. When the officer stopped McGrath, he was uncooperative and gave the officer a fake name, police said.  According to Sgt. Aaron Bahamonde, McGrath was drunk and was climbing the bridge with plans to jump in the water. After an investigation, the officer was able to ide…

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Lifestyle
Chef And Farmer Brunch Challenge Comes To Millerton Chef And Farmer Brunch Challenge Comes To Millerton
Chef And Farmer Brunch Challenge Comes To Millerton MILLERTON, N.Y. -- Foodies will want to be sure to mark their calendars for Sunday, July 31, for the North East Community Center’s 6th annual Chef and Farmer Brunch Challenge featuring a friendly and fun competition between chefs from the TriCorner region.  Using ingredients from local farms, chefs will become contestants competing for the title of "Farm to Table Chef Champion." The event has sold out in past years.  These are the participants: 52 Main Berkshire Distillery  Black Rabbit  Chaseholm Farm Creamery Falls Village Inn  Full Circus Farm  Hathaway & Young Catering  …

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State Closes Stamford Day Care Center Where Baby Died State Closes Stamford Day Care Center Where Baby Died
State Closes Stamford Day Care Center Where Baby Died STAMFORD, Conn. -- A Stamford day care center where a 2-month old baby was staying before she was rushed to a hospital, and later died, has had its license suspended by the state, according to the Stamford Advocate. Early Childhood Commissioner Myra Jones-Taylor wrote in a letter to Gov. Dannel P. Malloy that her office was suspending the license at the day care during the police investigation, said the Stamford Advocate. In addition, a review of recent inspections of the Little Bears Beginnings Daycare, at 48 Wardwell St., revealed numerous safety hazards, including everything from exposed…

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Poughkeepise Mayor Creates Public Arts Commission Poughkeepise Mayor Creates Public Arts Commission
Poughkeepise Mayor Creates Public Arts Commission POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. -- In an effort to bring art and the government together, Poughkeepsie Mayor Rob Rolison recently announced that a Public Arts Commission has been created to help bring art into the lives of residents. The commission, created by executive order, will help expand community awareness and the presence of art in various ways. Rolison, along with Arts Mid-Hudson and 8th Ward City Council member Matthew McNamara led the creation of the commission at the request of the arts community. “On behalf of all in the Arts community, we applaud Mayor Rolison on his executive order in cre…

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Police & Fire
Piermont Fire Department Holds Vigil For Slain Officers Piermont Fire Department Holds Vigil For Slain Officers
Piermont Fire Department Holds Vigil For Slain Officers PIERMONT, N.Y. -- More than 100 people turned out Sunday, July 17, to pay their respects to the eight police officers who lost their lives during recent attacks in Dallas and Baton Rouge, La. The vigil was hosted by the Piermont Fire Department at Flywheel Park, according to Lohud.com. During a ceremony that was attended by everyone from residents to firefighters and police officers, a 50-foot-by-30-foot American flag was hung from the ladders of two fire trucks as those gathered stood for 20 minutes of silence, said Lohud.com. Piermont Fire Chief Daniel Goswick opened the ceremony with bri…

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Business
Frankie And Fanucci's Debuts Self-Serve Tap Room Frankie And Fanucci's Debuts Self-Serve Tap Room
Frankie And Fanucci's Debuts Self-Serve Tap Room MAMARONECK, N.Y. -- Craft beer fanatics can now tap their own brew of choice instead of waving down a server or bartender at Frankie And Fanucci's in their new high-tech tap room in Mamaroneck.The restaurant recently launched the tap room which offers a rotating list of 30+ craft beers and wines on tap. The concept is simple. When customers arrive, they get a card with a chip in it. After the card is authorized by a staff member, they can tap it on a touch screen tablet above the brew of their choice, pour and enjoy.  When they are done tossing them back, all customers have to do is return t…

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Weather
Bridgeport Placed Under Severe Thunderstorm Watch Bridgeport Placed Under Severe Thunderstorm Watch
Bridgeport Placed Under Severe Thunderstorm Watch FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. — As the area bakes under a heat wave Monday, a line of storms is moving toward Fairfield County, the National Weather Service said. The weather service issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for all of Connecticut and most of New York and New England. It remains in effect until 8 p.m. for Fairfield County. Be prepared for possible downpours as the thunderstorms hit the area. The main threat from this system will be strong and damaging winds, said the National Weather Service. Monday's storm activity could begin after 1 p.m. and produce gusty winds of up to 70 mph and he…

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