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K Reakes

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New SoNo Farmers Market Offers Fresh Food Fix To Diverse Crowd NORWALK, Conn. -- When most people think of farmers markets they think of bustling vendors selling colorful fruits and veggies under fluttering tent tops to well-heeled women or hip millennials. At Norwalk's five farmers markets -- including the new SoNo location opening on Saturday -- the above can be found, but so can mothers with WIC (Women, Infants & Children) or SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) cards, or the elderly from the senior center, or veterans who are searching for good, healthy food. For Lyn Detroy, chairwoman of the Food Access Coalition, who operate the fi…

by K Reakes

07/16/2016

Police & Fire

Auto Accident In Ridgefield Leaves Boat Sitting In Middle Of Route 7 RIDGEFIELD, Conn. -- A multi-car accident that closed Cains Hill Road in Ridgefield on Thursday for a couple of hours, left a 23-foot Boston Whaler sitting in the middle of Route 7, according to WLAD.com. The boat ended up in the roadway after the car that was towing it was involved in the accident that occurred when the driver of a northbound car turned left onto Cains Hill road, striking a southbound vehicle, said WLAD.com. The unidentified northbound driver was taken to Danbury Hospital for evaluation and released. No other injuries were reported, added WLAD.com. Click here to read the …

by K Reakes

07/15/2016

Police & Fire

Poughkeepsie Police Hunt For Shooter Of Local Man POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. -- Poughkeepsie police have not made an arrest in the July 8 shooting at Soldier's Fountain that left a 22-year-old man with non-life threatening injuries, according to the Poughkeepsie Journal. The victim, who has been shot before, told police he didn't know who shot at him, but police believe he was the intended target, said the Poughkeepsie Journal. Anyone with information is asked to call police at 845-451-4000 or the tip line at 845-451-7577, added the Poughkeepsie Journal. Click here to read the Poughkeepsie Journal story.

by K Reakes

07/15/2016

Lifestyle

State Police Remind Pokemon Players Of Safe Ways To Catch 'Em All FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. -- Just when you thought you might need to sneak into that backyard to try and nail a virtual Pokemon Go character, the Connecticut State Police offer a few do's and don'ts when it comes to the craze that has overtaken the country.If you're playing (and who isn't?) make sure that while looking for characters you watch where you are walking, don't trespass, parachute (say what), scale fences, or make tunnels to get to a character, said the state police. In addition, players shouldn't fight or argue with each other, or be lured into unfamiliar places. They should take c…

by K Reakes

07/15/2016

News

Route 8 Project In Bridgeport Begins Friday; Lanes To Close BRIDGEPORT, Conn. — It's time for drivers to get ready for new lane configurations as Stage 2 of the Route 8 Crossover project begins at 7 p.m. Friday, with fluctuating lane closures of both northbound and southbound Route 8 for lane re-striping. By 8 a.m. Saturday, July 16, the Stage 2 configuration will be in effect with southbound traffic being switched to northbound lanes until July 30. The new configuration includes southbound lanes reduced to two lanes and northbound reduced to three lanes. Drivers should also expect intermittent closures of Lindley Street and Capitol Avenue. Drivers …

by K Reakes

07/15/2016

Police & Fire

Police: Wayne Teen Charged With Robbery After Would-Be Victim Pulls Knife WAYNE, N.J. -- A robber who threatened a man with a gun in a Wayne Shop-Rite parking lot early Friday had the tables turned on him when the would-be victim pulled out a knife, authorities said. The target told police he was standing outside the Hamburg Turnpike supermarket, waiting for his girlfriend to get off work, when the would-be robber walked up and pulled back his shirt to reveal a gun, Capt. Laurence Martin said. He said he pulled out a knife he carries for protection and threatened his assailant, who got into what was described as a silver Lexus SUV that went toward Pike Drive/Rat…

by K Reakes

07/15/2016

Weather

Air Quality Issued For Bridgeport As Temps Soar Into The 90s FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Conn. — Residents hoping a weak cold front moving into the area later Friday might bring a little relief from sizzling, humid temperatures, can wish away as hot weather is here to stay for the weekend.According to the National Weather Service, a warm and humid air mass will remain in place ahead of the cold front that should pass through Friday night bringing a slight chance of showers on Saturday evening. The combination of the heat and humidity will result in maximum heat indexes in the mid- and upper-90s this afternoon and through the weekend. In addition to the heat, s…

by K Reakes

07/15/2016

News

Shelton Man Pleads Guilty In Heroin Overdose Death SHELTON, Conn. -- A Shelton man faces up to 20 years in prison after pleading guilty to selling heroin that killed a Bridgeport woman, according to the Connecticut Post. Jorge Morales, 30, was charged with distributing heroin from April 2015 to April 2016, following the death of a 21-year-old woman in Bridgeport on April 15, who had bought the drug from Morales, said the Connecticut Post. He pleaded guilty before Judge Victor Bolden in U.S. District Court in Bridgeport on Thursday, July 14, the Connecticut Post reported. A sentencing date has not been set. According to the criminal complain…

by K Reakes

07/15/2016

Police & Fire

Area House Cleaner Stole Thousands In Cash From Residence, Police Say A woman from Marlboro was charged with stealing more than $3,000 in cash from a home in Plattekill in Ulster County after being caught in the act on a surveillance video, according to the New York State Police.Lorrie Lent, 48, who was a house cleaner for the victim, was seen on video taking the cash from an envelope in the homeowner's bedroom. Lent then damaged the surveillance equipment, which captured her actions, state police said. Lent was charged with grand larceny and criminal mischief and was released on her own recognizance. She is scheduled to appear in court on July 15, police sai…

by K Reakes

07/15/2016

Business

Elmwood Park's Wareka Caterers & Deli Celebrates 35 Years ELMWOOD PARK, N.J. -- Not many 18 year olds will decide to buy a luncheonette one day and go into business for themselves. But that's exactly what John "The Cook" Wareka of the popular Wareka Deli in Elmwood Park did 35 years ago. Wareka was washing dishes at a catering company when he was approached about buying the little luncheonette that was in a converted garage. He quickly borrowed $3,000 with the help of his father and said he has never looked back. Today, Wareka is known throughout the area for his awesome roasts, soups, salads and sandwiches. He didn't really have any…

by K Reakes

07/15/2016

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