Judge OKs Release Of Warrants In Letterman Case Oct 17, 2009
Norwalk Superior Court Judge Bruce Hudok ruled Thursday that the sealed documents can be released, but only after information is removed that identifies witnesses and what prosecutors call "victims by association.". Authorities obtained the warrants to search the home and car of CBS News producer Robert J. "Joe" Halderman. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
Sacred Heart Falls in Non-Conference Action to Hofstra Oct 17, 2009
The Pride would grab the lead before the end of the half as junior Amy-Lee Levey got off a shot in front of the cage that was stopped by SHU junior goalkeeper (Norwalk, CT/Norwalk). Levey followed up with a second shot off the rebound and found the back of the net. (Sacredheartpioneers.com)
ADL reception to honor exceptional leaders Oct 16, 2009
Serving the greater community as well, Pam is actively involved in the PTA of her children's school, theatre arts and music programs in the area, and Ken is dedicated to the revitalization of urban areas and communities, underwriting arts programs and charter school scholarships, and as President of the Norwalk Symphony. Robert Orkand, Rabbi of Temple Israel and a prior ADL honoree, noted that the event "is a must-attend gala that brings together hundreds of leading citizens in the Westport,... (Westport Minuteman, CT)
Rabbi Jacob Lantz Oct 16, 2009
Born in Poland, son of the late Rabbi Isaac and Ida Einstein Lantz, he was the spiritual leader and founding member of Temple Beth Elohim in Wellesley from 1959 1969 and spiritual leader of Temple Shalom in Norwalk, CT from 1969 until full retirement in 1999 ... During his long career Rabbi Lantz was active in religious and community affairs, including Past President of New England Region of the Central Conference of American Rabbis and the Rotary Club of Wellesley, MA; also; Past President of... (Wellesley Townsman, MA)
Judge to Decide: Keep Letterman Warrants Sealed? Oct 16, 2009
Prosecutor Suzanne Vieux's (VEWS) motion to extend the sealing is scheduled to go before a judge in Norwalk Superior Court Thursday morning. She is also asking that the courtroom be closed to the public. (Newsmax)
Prosecutor wants Letterman warrants sealed Oct 15, 2009
Prosecutor Suzanne Vieux filed papers in Norwalk Superior Court arguing that unsealing search warrants could subject witnesses to media scrutiny and hurt the prosecution ... The search warrants involve Haldermans house in Norwalk and a 2006 Honda Accord. (MSNBC -- News)
Field Hockey Shutout by NEC Foe Quinnipiac Oct 14, 2009
Sacred Heart junior (Norwalk, CT/Norwalk) surpassed 10 saves for the seventh time this season with 11 stops. Senior Jenna Grossman, one save, and sophomore Nicole Lewis, two, combined for the shutout for Quinnipiac. (Sacredheartpioneers.com)
Baby Billboard Targets Teen Drinking Oct 12, 2009
The Associated Press. (AP) - A billboard image along Route 154 in eastern Connecticut of an infant with a beer bottle to his lips is drawing plenty of attention. (FOX61, CT)
State firms benefit from Senate defense bill Oct 8, 2009
UTC subsidiary Norden Systems in Norwalk, meanwhile, would receive $50 million for a radar technology improvement program for the Air Force. FuelCell Energy, meanwhile, would benefit from $4. (Republican-American)
Details Out on Supposed Ex-Letterman Lover Oct 8, 2009
Birkitt, 34, and CBS News producer Joe Halderman, who's accused of trying to extort $2 million from the late-night host, lived together from early 2005 until August of this year at his Norwalk, Connecticut home. Sources close to Halderman, 51, claim the intimate relationship between Letterman and Birkitt began in December 2007. (CBS News)
Fairfield County Doctors Seek Clarification On Suicide Law Oct 8, 2009
Attorneys for the doctors, Gary Blick of Norwalk and Ronald Levine of Greenwich, are seeking a ruling on the current law that says a person is guilty of second-degree manslaughter if "he intentionally causes or aids another person, other than force, duress or deception, to commit suicide." They want to ensure that the provision would not apply to licensed physicians who prescribe drugs for mentally competent, terminally ill patients. "Obviously, the crux of this case is what is suicide and what... (FOX61, CT)
'Sasquatch Assault' Will Open Four-Day Manchester Flick Fest On Thursday Night Oct 7, 2009
Filmed at a former police station in Norwalk, an abandoned mill in Middletown and other state locations, the movie tracks a bear poacher whose trophy catch is actually a limb-tearing Bigfoot. Like King Kong before it, the Yankee Sasquatch is hauled from its leafy home to the big city, where it battles cops and bad guys. (FOX61, CT)
Profiles: Connecticut's War Dead Oct 5, 2009
Wilfredo Perez Jr. of Norwalk was guarding a children's hospital in Baquouba, 45 miles northeast of Baghdad, when he and two other members of the 4th Infantry Division were killed in a grenade attack on July 26, 2003. He was 24 years old. (FOX61, CT)
Pioneers Shutout by Undefeated Rider Oct 5, 2009
Junior goalkeeper (Norwalk, CT/Norwalk) stopped a season-high 22 shots in the cage for Sacred Heart. Rider senior Lyndsie Johnson made no saves to record her sixth shutout of the season. (Sacredheartpioneers.com)
Halderman Pleads Not Guilty to Blackmail Oct 3, 2009
Documents filed in Stamford Superior Court in Connecticut show that Halderman, of Norwalk, was required to pay nearly $6,000 a month in child and spousal support to his ex-wife. Prosecutors declined to say whether Halderman had financial problems or other motives. (CBS News)
Psychic charged with lying about attack by rivals Oct 3, 2009
Greenwich police arrested Janet Lee, 35, of Norwalk on Saturday on charges including falsely reporting an incident ... Greenwich police said there were inconsistencies in Lee's story, and they believe she may have been assaulted in Norwalk by someone she knew. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
State Legislators Finally End Longest Budget Battle Oct 3, 2009
House Republican leader Lawrence Cafero of Norwalk also railed against a plan to spend $1. 3 million over two years for the study regarding the effects on children whose parents are in prison. (FOX61, CT)
CBS Employee Pleads Not Guilty In Letterman Plot Oct 3, 2009
Halderman's connection to Letterman was not immediately clear, but public records show that until August, he lived in Norwalk, Conn. with Stephanie Birkitt, a 34-year-old woman who works on the "Late Show" staff and used to work at "48 Hours.". (Click2Houston, TX)
CBS Insiders Baffled By Alleged Extortionist Oct 3, 2009
Halderman, 51, who goes by the nickname "Joe," lives in Norwalk, Conn ... He at some point shared his Norwalk address with Stephanie Birkitt, 34, an assistant to Letterman who has appeared on her boss's show. (Time.com)
Producer pleads not guilty in Letterman case Oct 3, 2009
The producer, Robert Joel "Joe" Halderman, 51, of Norwalk, Connecticut, allegedly told Letterman last month that he would disclose Letterman's dalliances with his show's staffers unless he paid the money. Halderman is charged with first-degree attempted grand larceny. (CNN -- US)
House Approves Controversial Budget-Related Bill Oct 3, 2009
House GOP leader Larry Cafero of Norwalk also railed against a plan to spend $1 ... In the House, GOP leader Larry Cafero of Norwalk said toward the end of the debate that many legislators might be happy that they had finally wrapped up all of the budget-implementation bills for the fiscal year. (FOX61, CT)
UPDATE: CBS Man Pleads Not Guilty... Oct 3, 2009
Documents filed in Stamford Superior Court in Connecticut show that Halderman, of Norwalk, was required to pay about $6,800 a month in child and spousal support to his ex-wife ... Associated Press writers Colleen Long and Jennifer Peltz in New York, John Christoffersen in Norwalk, Conn. (The Drudge Report)
'48 Hours' producer accused of blackmailing David Letterman Oct 3, 2009
Documents filed in Stamford Superior Court in Connecticut show that Halderman, of Norwalk, was required to pay about $6,800 a month in child and spousal support to his ex-wife. Prosecutors say Halderman demanded $2 million last month in exchange for not releasing information that would ruin Letterman s reputation. (KHOU.com, TX)
Man gets probation for bat mitzvah arrest Oct 2, 2009
- A Connecticut man has been granted probation for his arrest at what police say was an out-of-control bat mitzvah party in Norwalk in June ... Police say they responded to Norwalk's Lockwood-Mathews Mansion Museum in June when they received reports about drunken young people and sex acts. (FOX61, CT)
Mansfield Is Only Municipality That Stands To Gain Under Proposed State Budget Formula Oct 1, 2009
House Republican leader Lawrence Cafero of Norwalk said he was stunned upon learning about the proposed increased funding for the hometown of the Democratic House leader. "Hello?" Cafero asked. (FOX61, CT)
Housing permits in Conn. fall in August Sep 26, 2009
In July, for example, Norwalk issued permits for 234 new apartments in one building on the Norwalk-Westport line. August's total was the lowest since May, but was still better than the year's low point of 92 in January. (Republican-American)
WW II Fighter Group To Have Reunion Sep 25, 2009
Lou Pernicka, a Norwalk resident the last 55 years, flew 83 missions for the 57th, and was shot down on his first and last missions. The first time he landed in the sea and was plucked out uninjured. (FOX61, CT)
Koroshetz's Inspirational Return to Colgate Women's Soccer Sep 24, 2009
Patriot League Official Athletic Site. From the Maroon News. (Patriotleague.com)
Pioneers Fall to Maine, 6-0 Sep 19, 2009
Junior goalie (Norwalk, CT) stopped 11 shots in the cage for SHU. Sophomore Brittany Fleck and junior Courtney Gingrich split the game in goal for Maine making two saves each. The Pioneers return to action with a non-conference match-up at Boston University Saturday at 3:30. (Sacredheartpioneers.com)
Field Hockey Trips Up Bucknell in Overtime, 4-3 Sep 14, 2009
Junior goalie (Norwalk, CT) came up big for the Pioneers. She made 15 saves as the Bisons outshot SHU in the game 30-17. (Sacredheartpioneers.com)
Betty Ann Parker Wleczyk Sep 13, 2009
Checks can be mailed to MMRF at 383 Main Avenue, 5th floor, Norwalk, CT 06851, by phone at 203-652-0234 or online at. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m., Friday, Sept. 11, in the Chapel of Davis-Greenlawn Funeral Home in Rosenberg. (Port Lavaca Wave, TX)
Contractor, Laboratory Owner Accused Of Scheme Involving Removal Of In-Ground Oil Tanks Sep 8, 2009
Zubarev, 40, of Norwalk, has also pleaded not guilty to charges of first-degree larceny, attempt to commit first-degree larceny and conspiracy to commit first-degree larceny. According to arrest warrant affidavits, police said the scheme involved Envirotech performing unnecessary remediation while Brooks Laboratories provided false sample analysis reports to justify the work. (FOX61, CT)
Field Hockey Blanked by Northwestern Sep 7, 2009
Northwestern outshot the Pioneers 13-3 in the first half but were only able to get one past SHU goalie (Norwalk, CT). Chelsea Armstrong scored the lone goal at the 25:37 mark, assisted by Elizabeth Dobbs. (Sacredheartpioneers.com)
Still Need To Tie Up Loose Budget Ends Sep 7, 2009
For months, the Senate Democrats couldn't get more than 19 votes for a budget because five moderate Democrats Joan Hartley of , Bob Duff of Norwalk, Gayle Slossberg of Milford, of and Edward Meyer of Guilford would not support the tax-increase budgets that were put in front of them. But on the final budget deal that passed last week, all of the skeptical Democrats except Hartley voted yes. (FOX61, CT)
Attorney Leo Nevas dies at 97 Sep 4, 2009
BY BONNIE ADLER "In Westport, he will be remembered as a giant who not only shaped our modern history but someone who helped make our town the warm and welcoming place it is today. There is no finer legacy." In 1936, after graduating from the University of Michigan and Cornell Law School as a member of The Cornell Law Review, Nevas joined his brother Bernard Nevas' law office in Norwalk ... He served as Chairman of the Board of Governors of the American Jewish Committee, President of the Norwalk... (Westport Minuteman, CT)
Driver Killed In I95 Accident Sep 3, 2009
Troopers say 21-year-old Kendall Turek of Norwalk was killed when her car rear-ended a tractor-trailer in the northbound lanes near Exit 17 at about 1:15 a.m. Wednesday. Turek was pronounced dead at the scene. (FOX61, CT)
House Votes To Borrow $950 Million To Cover Deficit Sep 1, 2009
Craig Miner, the ranking House Republican on the budget-writing appropriations committee, said the decision to borrow such a large amount of money was "a reflection of our inability to deal with the deficit.'' Noting that the General Assembly was not debating until the last day of August after a long summer, House Republican leader Larry Cafero of Norwalk said that the general public is asking, "What took you so long. . (FOX61, CT)
Westport carjack suspect killed in Weston smashup Aug 28, 2009
The fast-moving incident began with a report at 9:22 a.m. of a carjacking of an elderly woman at knifepoint in Norwalk's Rowayton section ... Police said the suspect was taken to Norwalk Hospital by Weston EMS where he was pronounced dead ... According to reports, Norwalk police had been searching for a suspect matching the description of the carjacker since about 12:45 a.m. when they received a report that a man ran into a home on Old Field Place in Rowayton and stole a woman's purse. (Westport Minuteman, CT)
Housing permits up statewide in July Aug 27, 2009
While more than half of July's total appears to be related to one apartment project in Norwalk, an official with a state builders association said the statewide trend is promising. The state Department of Economic and Community Development issued the report based on information collected from the 128 municipalities across the state that file monthly data with the U.S. Census Bureau. (Republican-American)
Carjacker Dead after High Speed Run from Police Aug 26, 2009
Norwalk police has been searching for a suspect wanted in an early morning home invasion on Old Field Place ... That's where norwalk police say an elderly woman was carjacked ... He was thrown 100 feet from the car and was later pronounced dead at Norwalk Hospital. (FOX61, CT)
Marblehead man indicted on two counts of murder Aug 25, 2009
Ronchi turned himself in to Norwalk, Conn ... Ronchi reportedly told police he had driven to Norwalk from Massachusetts in his green Mazda minivan but had left it a nearby Walmart, where he had bought a bike, a purchase prosecutors believe he made after the minivan ran out of gas ... In affidavits supporting the arrest warrant for Ronchi, Norwalk police reported that a distressed Ronchi confessed to stabbing his girlfriend while her 3-year-old daughter and 8-year-old son slept nearby. (Marblehead Reporter, MA)
Three new police officers sworn in Aug 21, 2009
Born in Norwalk, to Sheila as well as to Jim, the 24-year-old Baker grew up in Fairfield, graduating from Fairfield High School in 2002. He earned a B.S. in Marine Biology at the University of North Carolina in Wilmington four years later. (Fairfield Minuteman, CT)
AT&T job fairs seek to hire 100 Aug 11, 2009
AT will hold three job fairs this week in New Haven and Norwalk in an effort to fill more than 100 positions in Connecticut, the company said ... The third fair will be held Thursday from noon to 8 p.m. at the Four Points Sheraton, 426 Main Ave. in Norwalk. (Republican-American)
Officials: 'Nurse of the Year' Not Really A Nurse Aug 9, 2009
Fifty-six-year-old Betty Lichtenstein of Norwalk was charged Thursday. Prosecutors say Dr. Gerald Weiss believed Lichtenstein was a registered nurse, especially after she was named the Connecticut Nursing Association's "Nurse of the Year" in 2008. (KIRO TV, WA)
Nurse Betty, Literally: Fake RN Busted In Conn. Aug 8, 2009
" CBS numSlides of totalImages Related Slideshows Working for a doctor at a Norwalk medical office, "nurse" Betty Lichtenstein gave patients shots and medical advice. She called herself an RN but in this case it stood for "really not ... A churchgoer, I know she's a regular churchgoer," said neighbor Tom Trombotto. Dr. Gerald Weiss hired Lichtenstein and apparently believed her when she claimed to be an RN. He didn't want to talk to CBS 2HD but he told investigators he even spoke at a banquet... (CBS 2, NY)
AT&T Hiring for More Than 100 Job Openings In Connecticut Aug 7, 2009
Aug. 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Today, AT&T* announced it will host Job Fairs next week, in New Haven and Norwalk, designed to help fill more than 100 open positions across Connecticut ... Thursday, August 13 from 12 p.m. - 8 p.m. at the Four Points Sheraton, 426 Main Avenue, Norwalk, Conn. (PR Newswire)
Steve Richard Continues to Inspire and Lands 3 ICM Nominations: New Artist, Male Vocalist Of The Year and Christian Country Song Of The Year Aug 6, 2009
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Scientists, Fishermen Work To Preserve Long Island Sound Oysters Aug 2, 2009
EAST NORWALK - Out on , where Captain Norm Bloom often can be found just outside the Harbor Islands, it now seems inconceivable that some scientists and fishermen were ready a decade ago to write off what arguably is the world's richest oyster ground. That those people turned out to be wrong was abundantly clear recently, early on a hazy morning. (FOX61, CT)
Sun Belt Dominates First Half 2009 Foreclosure Rankings but Unemployment-Related Foreclosures May Be Spreading Jul 30, 2009
22 108 Bridgeport- Stamford- Norwalk, CT Total 2,322 0. 66 151 -19. (PR Newswire)
Violence leaves one dead, five injured Jul 26, 2009
Katie Norton, 29, of Norwalk, sobbed as she handed over a veiled chameleon named Suzanne. Jeff Seepes, 44, of Norwalk, turned over his alligator named Petey. (Boston Globe)
Stalemated Vanda Needs Buyout or Partner to Launch Drug for Schizophrenia Jul 23, 2009
The category had almost $23 billion in global sales last year, according to IMS Health Inc. in Norwalk, Connecticut. While Fanapt resembles other drugs, patients often switch products and give newcomers a chance for sales. (Bloomberg -- US)
It's Law, But Is SustiNet Fiscally Sustainable? Jul 23, 2009
House Republican leader Lawrence Cafero of Norwalk said he believes some legislators were unaware of the full ramifications of the detailed, 19-section bill as they voted to override Rell's veto Monday, when six other bills passed over the governor's objection. "Unfortunately, we do legislation to send a certain message and we start to go down a path and we go, 'What did we do here?'" Cafero said Tuesday. (FOX61, CT)
Free clinics face moreneed,fewer funds Jul 21, 2009
In Connecticut, Stamford-based Americares, an international nonprofit relief group, operates three free clinics in Danbury, Bridgeport and Norwalk ... Danbury had 3,000 unique and repeat patients visits last year, Norwalk had a little over 2,700 and Bridgeport saw 1,600 patient visits. (MSNBC -- Health)
Legislators Attempt To Override Rell's Vetoes Jul 21, 2009
But House Republican leader Lawrence Cafero of Norwalk said talking about filibusters is a smoke screen to detract attention from the key point that Democrats do not have the necessary two-thirds votes in both chambers on some bills. That was shown, he said, by their inability to override Rell on a Democratic-written budget package that would have increased taxes by $2. (FOX61, CT)
Tauck Adds Features, Enhances Value With Its 2010 'Exotics' Itineraries Jul 10, 2009
Norwalk, CT (PRWEB) July 10, 2009 -- has announced the details of its 2010 "Exotics" portfolio, the company's collection of 21 all-inclusive guided journeys in Asia, Africa, Latin America and the South Pacific. For the coming year, which also marks the company's 85th anniversary, Tauck has added a number of engaging new features to the Exotics journeys while simultaneously trimming the price of many itineraries. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Your views: Letters to the editor Jul 10, 2009
My son is a white fire lieutenant in Norwalk, Conn. about 40 miles south of New Haven. (Florida Today)
Illegal Immigrant Guilty In Sex Case Jul 8, 2009
The case involves a 14-year-old Norwalk girl ... FBI agents found Aguilar and the girl four days after she was reported missing from Norwalk. (FOX61, CT)
More Dolphins Returning To Long Island Sound Jul 5, 2009
Joseph Schnierlein of the Maritime Aquarium in Norwalk says dolphins are often spotted in the Sound, but nobody's seen this many there since the 1950s. Kim Durham of the Riverhead Foundation on Long Island says the coastal bottlenose dolphin is more commonly seen off the coast of New Jersey and farther south. (FOX61, CT)
Where Are They Now? Jul 5, 2009
- - CHARLOTTE OFFICIAL ATHLETIC SITE. Sport: Softball, 1988-91 Now: Captain, Charlotte Fire Department. (Charlotte49Ers.com)
Union Settles With 10 Connecticut Nursing Homes Jul 4, 2009
Those homes are in Waterbury, Torrington, Prospect, New Haven, West Haven and Norwalk. In May, the union threatened a three-day strike, but withdrew its notices at the request of legislative leaders. (FOX61, CT)
Conn. woman's encounter with 'Big Foot' a hoax Jul 3, 2009
Police say 62-year old Charles Bybee of Norwalk is in critical condition. Witness Kim Taylor of Anaheim says she saw the man help the woman out of the middle of a busy street Monday night in Fullerton where she was apparently trying to get motorists to kill her. (Fresno Bee)
Tauck Named Travel Industry's Best Tour Operator To Europe Jul 1, 2009
Tauck World Discovery, the Norwalk-based leader in upscale escorted tours and cruises, was recently voted the "Best Tour Operator - Europe" by the readers of TravelAge West, a leading travel industry journal. Norwalk, CT (PRWEB) July 1, 2009 -- , the Norwalk-based leader in upscale escorted tours and cruises, was recently voted the "Best Tour Operator - Europe" by the readers of TravelAge West, a leading travel industry journal. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Court Rules For Firefighters In Ricci Case Jun 30, 2009
The high court on Monday refused to hear an appeal from IMS Health Inc., of Norwalk, Conn. and Verispan LLC, of Yardley, Pa. (CBS News)
Injured Man Pulled From Water By His Coworkers Jun 28, 2009
A crane was pulling up the metal rods that kept the barge in place when the crew foreman, Paul Rysz of Norwalk, was knocked into Pine Creek. Robert Carocari, captain of a tugboat being used to push the barge, saw Rysz in the water. (FOX61, CT)
Rell Opposes Democrats' Budget Item That Would Close 2 Prisons Jun 28, 2009
"We reversed the governor's decision to close courthouses" in Norwalk, Derby, Putnam, and other communities, Merrill said. "We couldn't figure out what would happen if we closed these courthouses. ... The judicial branch told us it would be very, very difficult to imagine" how cases would be handled with fewer courts. (FOX61, CT)
