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Smithtown, NY|
‘An Extraordinary Police Officer And Human Being’: Funeral Services Begin For Fallen NCPD Officer
"She was a community person. She was always involved in this community," Nassau County Legislator Carrié Solages said Wednesday.
Tom Gambardella, Patch Staff
Glastonbury, CT|
Glastonbury Transfer Station to Accept Only Cash, Checks Saturday Due to Fiber Outage
A planned fiber outage on Saturday, February 7, will affect payment processing at the town's refuse facilities.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
Enfield, CT|
Enfield Square Mall Partially Closed After Winter Storm Causes Damage
Winter weather delivered another setback for Enfield Square Mall as repairs continue.
Jay Kenney, Patch Staff
Point Pleasant, NJ|
Chocolatier Turns Love Of Cooking Into Bustling Bonbon Business In Point Pleasant
Lauren Klein started her artisan bonbon company Handcrafted Chocolate online after baking in her mom's kitchen during the pandemic.
Karen Wall, Patch Staff
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Center Moriches-Eastport, NY|
Mom Of Thomas Valva, Boy Who Froze In Dad's Garage, Creates GoFundMe As Foreclosure Looms: 'Our Last Hope'
"My house is being treated as a bargaining chip." — Justyna Zubko-Valva, whose son Thomas, 8, froze to death in father's garage in 2020.
Lisa Finn, Patch Staff
Fairfield, CT|
'Tony Ran An Energetic, Positive Campaign,' Fairfield Republican Chair Says
State Sen. Tony Hwang lost Tuesday's Special Election for Fairfield First Selectperson to incumbent Christine Vitale, a Democrat.
Alfred Branch, Patch Staff
Norwalk, CT|
Seal Super Bowl Pick 2026: Norwalk Gray Seal Predicts Winner Of Sunday's Big Game
Mikey, a seal at the Maritime Aquarium in Norwalk, has predicted who will triumph in Sunday's big game between the Seahawks and Patriots.
RJ Scofield, Patch Staff
San Ramon, CA|
San Ramon Student Leads International Workshops On AI, Coding, Internet Safety, & More
DVHS student Adya Gupta leads local and international workshops on topics like coding, AI, and internet safety for students and seniors.
Michael Wittner, Patch Staff
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Skokie, IL|
New Law Regulates Short-Term Rentals In Skokie
A new law adopted this week in Skokie places limits on short-term rentals within the village.
Rachel Barnes, Patch Staff
Manhattan, IL|
Manhattan Man, 44, Had Hidden Camera In Bathroom At New Year's Eve Party, Recorded Kids & Adults: Police
Jonathan Wisniewski was arrested on felony charges of unauthorized video recording on Wednesday, Feb. 4.
Lauren Traut, Patch Staff
Oak Lawn, IL|
Owner Announces Closing Of Beloved Jedi's Garden Restaurant
Following weeks of speculation, Tom Papadopoulos announced he is retiring and closing his popular family restaurant, Jedi's Garden.
Lorraine Swanson, Patch Staff
Joliet, IL|
Witness In Joliet's Body Shop Murders 'Voluntarily Moves To Revoke Her Pretrial Release': Judge Gavlin
Michelle Rossi, 50, comes from the 300 block of Schorie Avenue. She was also kept in the Will County Jail three different times in 2025.
John Ferak, Patch Staff
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Madison, CT|
Former President Of Madison Company Pleads Guilty to $2.5 Million Wire Fraud Scheme: Feds
The former Windstar Financial Services president pleaded guilty to wire fraud before a U.S. District Judge in Bridgeport.
Alfred Branch, Patch Staff
Newtown, CT|
Fairfield Hills Authority Reviews Campus Security, Advances Building Hardening Plans
Fairfield Hills Authority discusses campus security, vacant building upgrades and parking changes at Feb. 2 meeting.
Rich Kirby, Patch Staff
Naugatuck, CT|
Raising Cane's Planning New Restaurant At Waterbury Mall
A representative for the popular chicken finger chain confirmed the company is aiming to open a new location soon in Waterbury.
RJ Scofield, Patch Staff
Greenwich, CT|
First Meeting Upcoming For New Arch Street Task Force
Here's what's on the agenda for the Arch Street Task Force's first meeting.
Richard Kaufman, Patch Staff
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Sacramento, CA|
5 Super Bowl LX Players With Ties To NorCal
These players were either born, grew up in or attended a university in Northern California.
Fernando Haro, Patch Staff
San Francisco, CA|
Meet The Super Bowl LX Players With Ties To The Bay Area
These players were either born, grew up in or attended a university in the Bay Area.
Fernando Haro, Patch Staff
Glen Cove, NY|
Local Dog-Walking Service Founder Shares His Journey, Giveaway Worth More Than $68K
"These pets are family."
Melanie Gulbas, Patch Staff
Berkeley, CA|
2 UC Berkeley Grads To Play In Super Bowl LX
The two are on the roster for the matchup between the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks.
Fernando Haro, Patch Staff
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Bridgewater, NJ|
Redstone American Grill Closes Bridgewater Commons Location
The modern grill house serving wood-fired steaks, seafood, and sandwiches initially opened in December 2016.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
Wilmette-Kenilworth, IL|
Wilmette Attorney Named Among Top 50 Women Super Lawyers In IL
Illinois attorney Laura Feldman said the most rewarding part of her work as an employment litigation attorney is empowering her clients.
Rachel Barnes, Patch Staff
Yardley, PA|
4 Yardley Police Officers Honored For Bungled Burglary
Mayor Caroline Thompson helped recognize four police officers at a recent Yardley Borough Council meeting.
Dino Ciliberti, Patch Staff
Vernon, CT|
Vernon Home For Sale Features New Roof, Tankerhoosen Lake Views
A circa 1900-built home in Vernon features two bedrooms, one bathroom, and an open floor plan across 1,456 square feet.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
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Basking Ridge, NJ|
$840K To Replace Track At Ridge High School Approved By Board Of Education
The Board of Education also awarded $2.6M in contracts to replace Cedar Hill's roof and replace 14 rooftop HVAC units across the district.
Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff
Darien, CT|
Budget Discussions On Tap For Darien Board Of Selectmen
The Darien Board of Selectmen will soon meet for budget discussions.
Richard Kaufman, Patch Staff
Nashua, NH|
Failed $10 Methamphetamine Deal Leads To Drug Gopher Being Popped By Buyer, Nashua Detectives Say
Joseph Lewis, previously of Manchester, faces a second-degree assault charge, accused of breaking another man’s nose and jaw last month.
Tony Schinella, Patch Staff
Fremont, CA|
Crescent Moon and Nursery Rhymes: Photo Of The Day
Praveen Bhatia plays with the morning light and silhouettes to capture a peaceful portrait near Mission Peak.
Fernando Haro, Patch Staff
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West Hartford, CT|
Zone Change OK'd For West Hartford Affordable Housing Project
The West Hartford Town Council approved the zone change as a precursor to permit applications for a 54-unit development.
Michael Lemanski, Patch Staff
Concord, NH|
Police Investigating An Untimely Death At Apartment Complex On The Concord Heights
A man was found dead of a gunshot wound inside an apartment at Prescott Place on Prescott Street on Wednesday afternoon.
Tony Schinella, Patch Staff
Madison, CT|
Madison Beach & Recreation Commission Reviews Surf Club Plan, Welcomes New Member
Survey results for the Surf Club Master Plan were presented, and Beach Parking Pass options were reviewed by the commission.
Alfred Branch, Patch Staff
Mill Valley, CA|
Massive Multi-County Search Continues For Missing Mill Valley Woman
Officers said they determined the woman was despondent and at risk based on recent life events and an abandoned phone conversation.
Albert Gregory, Patch Staff
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Downers Grove, IL|
Candy Brought Him Joy During A Childhood Spent In Hospitals; Now, He's Opening His Own Candy Store
Candy uplifted Nick Lynch while hospitalized for Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia. He brings that joy to Downers Grove at MeMe's Candy & Cards.
Lisa Marie Farver, Patch Staff
Glastonbury, CT|
Connecticut's 1st 'Community-Based Naturopathic Teaching Clinic Opens In Glastonbury
The clinic is designed "to expand access to affordable, high-quality integrative healthcare."
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
Elmhurst, IL|
Odd Elmhurst-Area Agency Persists; It's On Paper Only
It has one job: Send checks to two government bodies. It spends thousands of dollars on overhead.
David Giuliani, Patch Staff
McLean, VA|
McLean Exec Convicted Of Running $1.5M Precious Metals Ponzi Scheme
The owner of an Alexandria-based precious metals investment firm used investors' money to fund his lavish lifestyle, court records say.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
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Fairfield, CT|
Fairfield Board Of Finance To Discuss $2.2M Riverside Creek Tide Gate Increase
The Fairfield Board of Finance will address significant capital projects, including a $2.2 million increase for a tide gate project.
Alfred Branch, Patch Staff
Clinton, CT|
Clinton PZC to Hold Public Hearing On Self-Storage Facility, Zone Change Requests
The Clinton Planning and Zoning Commission will consider special exception and zone change applications at its upcoming public hearing.
Brian McCready, Patch Staff
Greenwich, CT|
Student-Athletes Honored At Greenwich High School Signing Day Event
Several students will be taking their athletic talents to the collegiate level next year. Here's where they're going to school.
Richard Kaufman, Patch Staff
Fairfax City, VA|
Bill Targeting Cryptocurrency Scams Advances In VA Senate
A bill introduced by a Fairfax legislator that target cryptocurrency kiosks was recommended by the VA Senate Appropriations Committee.
Michael O'Connell, Patch Staff
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