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Man Drives Car Off Greenwich Roadway Into Coastal Rocks Man Drives Car Off Greenwich Roadway Into Coastal Rocks
Man Drives Car Off Greenwich Roadway Into Coastal Rocks First responders rescued an elderly driver in Fairfield County after he drove off the end of a roadway and landed on the rocks keeping him from driving into Long Island Sound. According to Assistant Chief Mark Zuccerella of the Greenwich Police, the incident occurred around 10 a.m. on Sunday, April 14, when the man drove off the end of Steamboat Road. "Due to low tide, no water rescue was needed," Zuccerella said. The driver sustained an ankle injury and was transported to Stamford Hospital.  Greenwich Police did not identify the driver.  The investigation into why the sub…
New Norwalk Restaurant Features Fresh Seafood, Rooftop Gathering Place New Norwalk Restaurant Features Fresh Seafood, Rooftop Gathering Place
New Norwalk Restaurant Features Fresh Seafood, Rooftop Gathering Place A new restaurant in Fairfield County offering fresh seafood, sushi, and craft cocktails is owned by a longtime local restaurateur familiar with the local culinary landscape.  The Pompano in Norwalk opened in early March at 16 North Main St., the former home of Evarito's, a Mexican-inspired restaurant with a rooftop bar owned by Christian Burns. Burns's restaurant credits include The Ginger Man in Greenwich and the former Cask Republic, beer taverns throughout Fairfield and New Haven counties. “The allure for me has always been this amazing location in the heart of SoNo and the space (1…
18 Rescued Following Westport Rowing Club Accident At Compo Beach 18 Rescued Following Westport Rowing Club Accident At Compo Beach
18 Rescued Following Westport Rowing Club Accident At Compo Beach Eighteen teens and juveniles, in addition to several others, were rescued after three rowing sculls overturned and the chase boat took on water at a Fairfield County beach. The incident occurred off Westport off Compo Beach on Long Island Sound around 5 p.m., Wednesday, March 20. According to Lt. Eric Woods, of the Westport Police, police, fire and EMS responded to Compo Beach on a report that numerous people were in the water after a boat capsized. Responding units found a chaotic scene of youths swimming to shore, arriving by boat, and some still in the water near Cockenoe Isla…
Iconic Rides, Facilities At Rye Playland Get Upgrades, Restoration Iconic Rides, Facilities At Rye Playland Get Upgrades, Restoration
Iconic Rides, Facilities At Rye Playland Get Upgrades, Restoration A beloved Westchester amusement park is being transformed by an extensive revamping project that is already seeing results.  In an announcement on Friday, Feb. 23, Westchester County officials detailed improvements completed at Rye Playland as part of a $130 million capital program that is still underway.  The program was initiated in 2020 when county officials recognized a need to improve the park, which was founded in 1928 and is one of only two amusement parks in the country with National Historic Landmark status.  So far, restoration efforts at the Grand Carousel and Der…
New Update: ID Released For Woman Killed In Darien Five Mile River Crash New Update: ID Released For Woman Killed In Darien Five Mile River Crash
New Update: ID Released For Woman Killed In Darien Five Mile River Crash Police have identified a 21-year-old Fairfield County woman as the victim of a fatal crash after the vehicle she was in plunged into the Five Mile River. 1 Dead, 1 Injured In Darien SUV Crash Into Five Mile River The crash occurred just after midnight, Friday, Feb. 9 in Darien. A late model Nissan Rogue traveling eastbound on Tokeneke Road (Route 136) crossed into the westbound lane, left the roadway near the village of Rowayton line, struck fencing, and then plummeted into the Five Mile River where it met the Long Island Sound, said the Darien Police. Numerous Darien officers quickly&n…
1 Dead, 1 Injured In Darien Single-SUV Crash Into Five Mile River 1 Dead, 1 Injured In Darien Single-SUV Crash Into Five Mile River
1 Dead, 1 Injured In Darien Single-suv Crash Into Five Mile River One person is dead and another is injured after a single-vehicle crash into the Five Mile River in Fairfield County. New Update: Darien Five Mile River Crash Victim ID'd, Second Person Recovering The crash occurred just after midnight, Friday, Feb. 9 in Darien. A late model Nissan Rogue traveling eastbound on Tokeneke Road (Route 136) crossed into the westbound lane, left the roadway near the village of Rowayton line, struck fencing, and then plummeted into the Five Mile River where it meets the Long Island Sound, according to Capt. Jeremiah Marron Jr. of the Darien Police Department. N…
52-Acre Property On Coast Of Darien Sells For $57.5M 52-Acre Property On Coast Of Darien Sells For $57.5M
52-Acre Property On Coast Of Darien Sells For $57.5M A 52-acre property overlooking the Long Island Sound has just sold for $57.5 million. Known as Ziegler Farm, it's located along Connecticut's Gold Coast on Long Neck Point Road in the town of Darien, and is named after industrialist William Ziegler, the founder of the Royal Baking Powder Company, who purchased the land around 1900, The Wall Street Journal says. The transaction went through on Thursday, Dec. 21, according to Zillow.com. The property had been listed for $85 million when it went on sale in 2022, The Wall Street Journal reports. It comes with pre-approved plans to build …
$52M Greenwich Estate Features Private Beach, 24-Hour Guard, More $52M Greenwich Estate Features Private Beach, 24-Hour Guard, More
$52M Greenwich Estate Features Private Beach, 24-Hour Guard, More A Connecticut stone mansion on the Long Island Sound, complete with French doors, a pool, and four floors of space could be yours – if you can afford its hefty price tag. Located in Fairfield County at 545 Indian Field Road in Greenwich, it features six bedrooms, eight bathrooms, and a whopping 12,492 square feet of space spread across four floors, according to its Zillow listing. The home, listed at $51,995,000, is situated right on the coast of the Sound in the private Mead Point Association neighborhood – so private that it has 24-hour guard-gated security. 545 Indian Field Road…
Body Found Floating Off Norwalk Coast Body Found Floating Off Norwalk Coast
Body Found Floating Off Norwalk Coast Police are working to identify a man who was found floating in the Long Island Sound off the coast of Fairfield County. The incident took place in Norwalk on Sunday, Oct. 29 around 3:30 p.m. The Norwalk Police Marine Unit located and recovered the deceased individual, said Norwalk Police Sgt. Ryan Evarts The Detective Bureau and The Office of the State Medical Examiner are currently investigating and trying to determine the identity.  Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Taranto at 203-854-3102.  This is a developing story. Check back to Daily Vo…
Extensive Search For Distressed Vessel Conducted In LI Sound Off Rye Coast: Police Extensive Search For Distressed Vessel Conducted In LI Sound Off Rye Coast: Police
Extensive Search For Distressed Vessel Conducted In LI Sound Off Rye Coast: Police A report of a possible overturned kayak prompted authorities to conduct an extensive search of the Westchester shoreline in order to find the distressed vessel.  The incident happened on Tuesday, Oct. 24 around 6:45 p.m., when the City of Rye Police Department received a report of a vessel in distress on Long Island Sound in the area of Transport Rock.  According to the department, witnesses told authorities that they had seen a kayak with red and green lights off the coast of the Edith Read Sanctuary. However, they soon lost sight of the kayak and became worried that it had overturned.  …
New Update - Missing Westport Boaters: Body Of 38-Year-Old Located, 1 Still Not Found New Update - Missing Westport Boaters: Body Of 38-Year-Old Located, 1 Still Not Found
New Update - Missing Westport Boaters: Body Of 38-Year-Old Located, 1 Still Not Found The body of a 38-year-old Hudson Valley man who went missing after the small fishing boat he was in sank in the waters of the Long Island Sound off the coast of Fairfield County has been found. The incident began in Westport about 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 22 when a boater traveling in the area of Cockenoe Island found a man standing on a navigational buoy, Lt. Eric Woods of the Westport Police said. Original report: 2 Missing, 3 Rescued After Boat Sinks On Long Island Sound A second man and a woman were also rescued from the water. All three individuals were transported to a No…
2 Missing, 3 Rescued After Boat Sinks Off Coast Of Westport 2 Missing, 3 Rescued After Boat Sinks Off Coast Of Westport
2 Missing, 3 Rescued After Boat Sinks Off Coast Of Westport Two Hudson Valley men are missing and three others were rescued after a boat sank on the Long Island Sound off the coast of Fairfield County. New update - Missing Hudson Valley Boaters: Body Of 38-Year-Old Located, 1 Still Not Found At about 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 22 a boater traveling in the area of Cockenoe Island found a man standing on a navigational buoy, Westport Police said. A second man and a woman were also rescued from the water. All three individuals were transported to a Norwalk Marina and subsequently to the hospital for evaluation.  A translator was requested …
'Huge' 400-Pound Stingray Pulled From Long Island Sound Off CT Coast 'Huge' 400-Pound Stingray Pulled From Long Island Sound Off CT Coast
'Huge' 400-Pound Stingray Pulled From Long Island Sound Off CT Coast A Connecticut Fish and Wildlife crew made quite the catch while trawling Long Island Sound.  While spending a day out on Long Island Sound on Wednesday, Sept. 27, a Long Island Sound Trawl Survey crew managed to pull a 400-pound roughtail stingray from the water, Connecticut Fish and Wildlife announced.  The mammoth creature measured over 6 feet long and 5 feet wide, which officially made it "HUGE," Fish and Wildlife official said on social media  It was a rare sight, as while stingrays are found along the Atlantic coast from Florida to New England, they do not often venture into Long Isl…
Man Rescued After Falling Overboard Off Rye Coast: Police Man Rescued After Falling Overboard Off Rye Coast: Police
Man Rescued After Falling Overboard Off Rye Coast: Police A man suffering a psychiatric episode was rescued from the waters of Long Island Sound after falling overboard from an anchored vessel off the coast of Westchester, police said.  The incident happened on Tuesday, Sept. 12 around 3:15 p.m., when members of the City of Rye Police Marine Unit responded to a mayday call on Long Island Sound around two miles south of Milton Harbor in Rye. According to the department, a good samaritan had noticed a man who had fallen in the water from a vessel in this location and had notified the US Coast Guard after he had reportedly refused any help. Off…
On The Rocks: Vessel Becomes Stuck In Long Island Sound Off Rye Coast On The Rocks: Vessel Becomes Stuck In Long Island Sound Off Rye Coast
On The Rocks: Vessel Becomes Stuck In Long Island Sound Off Rye Coast A vessel found itself between a rock and a hard place after becoming stuck in Long Island Sound off the Westchester coast.  The incident happened on Wednesday afternoon, Aug. 30, when a vessel became stuck on the Scotch Caps reef off the coast of Rye, according to Rye Police. Luckily, the vessel's operator was uninjured. With the help of the Westchester County and Mamaroneck Police Departments, the boat was eventually freed. Police used the incident as a warning to boaters to take care to avoid a similar crash. "Please make sure you follow buoys and channel markers as you operate on …
Hochul Orders Long Island Beaches To Suspend Swimming Due To Hurricane Franklin Hochul Orders Long Island Beaches To Suspend Swimming Due To Hurricane Franklin
Hochul Orders Long Island Beaches To Suspend Swimming Due To Hurricane Franklin As Hurricane Franklin ramps up in the North Atlantic, New York officials are taking measures to ensure that Long Islanders stay safe. On Wednesday, Aug. 30, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced that she directed state parks to suspend swimming on Long Island ocean beaches ahead of potential hurricane effects that could make the activity dangerous. Three beaches are subject to these restrictions: Robert Moses State Park; Hither Hills State Park; and Jones Beach State Park. Hochul said that Hurricane Franklin has already caused flooding and rough surf conditions at the parks. “With tropical s…
Discovery Of Bacteria Prompts Closure Of Beaches In New Rochelle: Here's Full List Discovery Of Bacteria Prompts Closure Of Beaches In New Rochelle: Here's Full List
Discovery Of Bacteria Prompts Closure Of Beaches In New Rochelle: Here's Full List Several beaches in Westchester along Long Island Sound have been closed indefinitely following the discovery of bacteria in the water, officials said.  The eight beaches, located in New Rochelle, Mamaroneck, and Rye, were shut down on Tuesday, Aug. 29 based on the bacteriological results of beach water samples collected the day before, the Westchester Health Department announced.  These beaches include:  Glen Island VIP Club in New Rochelle; Greentree Club in New Rochelle; Davenport Beach Club in New Rochelle; Surf Club in New Rochelle; Beach Point Club in Mamaroneck; …
Family Of 4 Rescued Off Capsized Boat In Long Island Sound Family Of 4 Rescued Off Capsized Boat In Long Island Sound
Family Of 4 Rescued Off Capsized Boat In Long Island Sound A family of four was rescued from a capsized boat on the Long Island Sound within just minutes of their call for help. The incident took place in Northport around 8:30 p.m., Monday, Aug. 28. Suffolk County Police Marine Bureau officers rescued the Brentwood family after receiving a 911 call from a 17-year-old saying he and his family were on a boat taking on water in the Long Island Sound. The 14-foot skiff fully capsized prior to police arrival and the family was in the water. The 17-year-old, Oscar Martinez, used the flashlight on his cell phone to signal to Marine Bureau …
2 CT Deaths Tied To Rare Bacterial Infection; Here Are Symptoms To Watch For 2 CT Deaths Tied To Rare Bacterial Infection; Here Are Symptoms To Watch For
2 CT Deaths Tied To Rare Bacterial Infection; Here Are Symptoms To Watch For Two Connecticut residents have died from a rare bacterial infection that has also claimed the life of a third person in New York. Both people died from severe Vibrio vulnificus infections after contracting the bacteria either by consuming raw shellfish or swimming in brackish water in Long Island Sound, according to the Connecticut Department of Public Health. A third Connecticut resident who developed an infection has been released from the hospital. All three cases involved people between the ages of 60 and 80. Related Report: NY Death Tied To Rare Bacterial Infection; Healthcare …
$139M Greenwich Estate, Among Nation's Most Expensive Homes, Sold To Mystery Buyer $139M Greenwich Estate, Among Nation's Most Expensive Homes, Sold To Mystery Buyer
$139M Greenwich Estate, Among Nation's Most Expensive Homes, Sold To Mystery Buyer Mum is the word when it comes to who purchased one of the nation's most expensive homes located in Fairfield County. Copper Beech Farm, the largest waterfront home in Greenwich at more than 55 acres with a mile of water frontage, sold for $138.83 million, making it the most expensive home ever sold in Connecticut, agents announced on Wednesday, Aug. 2. The estate is located at 499 Indian Field Road near Bruce Park and offers incredible views of Long Island Sound and includes a stately 13,519 square foot main house with eight bedrooms and bathrooms, walled gardens, a 75-foot swimmi…
Heroic Rescue: Teen Swimmers Saved After Getting Swept Away In Suffolk County Heroic Rescue: Teen Swimmers Saved After Getting Swept Away In Suffolk County
Heroic Rescue: Teen Swimmers Saved After Getting Swept Away In Suffolk County Two teenagers’ swimming day turned dangerous when they were swept away in the current of the Long Island Sound, leading to a rescue mission involving multiple departments. Earlier report: Teens Saved From Near-Drowning On Long Island Sound After Boat Breaks Down The incident was first reported on Thursday, July 6 at approximately 5:30 p.m., according to Cutchogue Fire Department. Teams from the department, along with Southold Police and the Mattituck Fire Department, responded to the scene off Duck Pond Point, where a 23-foot boat had been disabled and adrift, with two 16-year-old p…
Police: Pair Of 'Heroes' Save Drowning Man At Stamford Beach Police: Pair Of 'Heroes' Save Drowning Man At Stamford Beach
Police: Pair Of 'Heroes' Save Drowning Man At Stamford Beach Two men are being called "heroes" after saving a drowning man at a Fairfield County beach. Carlos Manuel Escobar Bonilla and Luis Montano are credited with saving a man’s life at Cummings Beach in Stamford around 11 p.m., Monday, July 3, said the Stamford Police. According to police, Bonilla saw the unidentified man in the water was having trouble, so his friend Montano quickly took off his clothes and dove into the water to save the man.  Montano was able to grab the drowning victim, who was now underwater about 20 yards out in the Long Island Sound.  He pulled the victim to th…
Teens Saved From Near-Drowning In Cutchogue After Boat Breaks Down Teens Saved From Near-Drowning In Cutchogue After Boat Breaks Down
Teens Saved From Near-Drowning In Cutchogue After Boat Breaks Down Two teenagers are lucky to be alive after being pulled from Long Island Sound miles away from shore. Emergency crews were called shortly after 5 p.m. Thursday, July 5, after a 23-foot boat lost power about three miles north of Cutchogue, according to Southold Town Police. The 18-year-old operator told dispatchers that a 16-year-old boy and 16-year-old girl who were on the boat had jumped into the water without life jackets. Due to the strong current and winds in the area, the teens were pushed further away from the boat. More than a dozen police and fire marine units, including the Cutc…
Man Dies After Being Pulled From Water Near New Rochelle Marina Man Dies After Being Pulled From Water Near New Rochelle Marina
Man Dies After Being Pulled From Water Near New Rochelle Marina Authorities are investigating after an unconscious man was pulled from water near a marina in Westchester and died soon after.  The incident happened on Thursday, May 25 just after 5:30 p.m., when the New Rochelle Police Department's Harbor Patrol was told that a man was seen floating in the water in a channel leading out from the New Rochelle Marina to Long Island Sound. The Harbor Patrol then responded and was able to pull the man out, who was unconscious and unresponsive. Officers began attempting lifesaving measures while bringing him to shore to take him to a local hospital, …
Ford Winter, Former Mamaroneck HS Swimming & Diving Coach, 85 Ford Winter, Former Mamaroneck HS Swimming & Diving Coach, 85
Ford Winter, Former Mamaroneck HS Swimming & Diving Coach, 85 Ford Winter was born on June 26, 1937 and passed away on November 18, 2022.  He taught physical education and coached swimming and diving in the Mamaroneck Public Schools. Ford was particularly successful with his coaching of MHS divers, developing them into champions.  In retirement from the Hommocks Middle School, Ford began to entertain on stage and in cabaret. He also began composing songs. Ford and his wife Neva moved to North Carolina, where he did miss his tugboat, the Richard B. Owen, and the Long Island Sound. Ford’s beloved …
Here Are Trails, Hikes To Enjoy In, Around New Haven Here Are Trails, Hikes To Enjoy In, Around New Haven
Here Are Trails, Hikes To Enjoy In, Around New Haven New Haven is an exciting city with a rich cultural heritage and plenty more, but it’s also near beautiful parks that are perfect destinations for outdoors lovers looking to explore. Here are some of the best hiking trails in and around the Elm City. Partly within city limits, West Rock Ridge State Park has to be a stop for any outdoors lover.  From the top of the ridge, you’ll find spectacular views of New Haven Harbor and Long Island Sound.  The park offers hiking — with 21 miles of trails, mountain biking, fishing, boating, and horseback riding. If you're looking for something a lit…
Private Darien Island To Sell For Record-Breaking $85 Million Private Darien Island To Sell For Record-Breaking $85 Million
Private Darien Island To Sell For Record-Breaking $85 Million One of New England's most expensive properties is now off the market, officials announced. Off the gold coast of Fairfield County, the town of Darien said it reached a final amended agreement on the Great Island earlier this month, the town said in a statement. The property was originally listed at $100,000 million but was sold for a final price of $85 million. “Great Island is a pristine landscape with approximately one and a half miles of coastline in an environmentally sensitive cove on Long Island Sound," Darien’s First Selectman Monica McNally said. "With this purchase, we have priori…
Harrison To Replace Cracked Sewer Pipes To Prevent Pollution, Bacteria Exposure Harrison To Replace Cracked Sewer Pipes To Prevent Pollution, Bacteria Exposure
Harrison To Replace Cracked Sewer Pipes To Prevent Pollution, Bacteria Exposure A town in Westchester County is dedicating efforts to clean deteriorated sewer pipes to prevent pollutants from entering the environment and to protect residents from exposure to harmful waste.  To do this, the town of Harrison has entered into a contract with a company called Pipelogix to enlist their help in maintaining and replacing aging and leaking sewer laterals running from residences to the curb, according to an announcement from the law firm representing Pipelogix, Abrams Fensterman, from Monday, Dec. 5.  The goal of the program is to reduce pollution in Long Island …
Brr! Fox Lane High Schoolers Raise Over $4K From Polar Plunge For Special Olympics Brr! Fox Lane High Schoolers Raise Over $4K From Polar Plunge For Special Olympics
Brr! Fox Lane High Schoolers Raise Over $4K From Polar Plunge For Special Olympics High schoolers in Northern Westchester braved freezing cold water to raise money for a good cause.  Over the weekend of Saturday, Nov. 12, students from Fox Lane High School in Bedford jumped into the chilly Long Island Sound for a Polar Plunge benefitting the Special Olympics, according to Bedford Central School District officials.  The team raised over $4,000 for the cause, officials said.  The plunge was organized by Student Union President Alexx Hoffmann and Vice President Kate Manning with the help of their advisor, Kayla Mullaney, accordin…
Rye Home Sells For More Than $5M In Only 4 Days Rye Home Sells For More Than $5M In Only 4 Days
Rye Home Sells For More Than $5M In Only 4 Days A residence in Westchester County sold for more than $5 million after only four days on the market, along with two classic sports cars.  The home, located on a 2.6-acre property in Rye at 281 Kirby Ln., sold for $5,772,258, which was $1.37 million more than the original listing price of $4,399,500, according to Coldwell Banker Realty officials.  In addition to the home, two Porsche 911s in the residence's garage, produced in 1991 and 2005, were also sold as well with the help of the real estate agent who sold the property, Peter Topping.  The residence is built on a "shelter…
Brothers Rescued From LI Sound At Shoreham Beach After Going Overboard Brothers Rescued From LI Sound At Shoreham Beach After Going Overboard
Brothers Rescued From LI Sound At Shoreham Beach After Going Overboard Two brothers were rescued by marine police on Long Island Sound after being knocked overboard while fishing. The incident took place off Shoreham Beach around 7:30 p.m., Monday, Sept. 19. According to Suffolk County Police, Marine Bureau Officers Cory Kim and Robert Reed, aboard Marine Delta, responded to a report of two fishermen on a 6-foot inflatable raft that had not returned at approximately 7:30 p.m.  The officers, aided by a Suffolk County Police Aviation helicopter, located the fishermen, Gustavo Quinones and Gusmil Quinones, after searching for more than 30 minutes, police sa…