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Reeds: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

May 16, 2022 GMT

NORWALK, Conn. (AP) _ Reeds Inc. (REED) on Monday reported a loss of $5 million in its first quarter.

The Norwalk, Connecticut-based company said it had a loss of 5 cents per share.

The beverage and candy company posted revenue of $12.2 million in the period.

7-year-old girl dies after house fire rescue attempt

May 14, 2022 GMT

NORWALK, Conn. (AP) — A 7-year-old girl died in a Connecticut house fire Saturday after firefighters removed her from the building following unsuccessful rescue efforts by her parents, officials said.

Court: Pandemic orders not an excuse to violate lease

By PAT EATON-ROBBMay 10, 2022 GMT

HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Connecticut's Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that executive orders issued by Gov. Ned Lamont affecting restaurants during the COVID-19 pandemic could not not be used by a Norwalk eatery as an excuse not to pay the rent.

Frontier Communications: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

May 6, 2022 GMT

NORWALK, Conn. (AP) _ Frontier Communications Parent Inc. (FYBR) on Friday reported first-quarter net income of $65 million.

The Norwalk, Connecticut-based company said it had net income of 26 cents per share.

Signify: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

May 4, 2022 GMT

NORWALK, Conn. (AP) _ Signify Health Inc. (SGFY) on Wednesday reported a loss of $10.9 million in its first quarter.

On a per-share basis, the Norwalk, Connecticut-based company said it had a loss of 6 cents.

Booking Holdings: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

May 4, 2022 GMT

NORWALK, Conn. (AP) _ Booking Holdings Inc. (BKNG) on Wednesday reported a loss of $700 million in its first quarter.

On a per-share basis, the Norwalk, Connecticut-based company said it had a loss of $17.10.

Terex: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

April 28, 2022 GMT

NORWALK, Conn. (AP) _ Terex Corp. (TEX) on Thursday reported first-quarter earnings of $51.9 million.

On a per-share basis, the Norwalk, Connecticut-based company said it had profit of 73 cents.

Emcor Group: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

April 28, 2022 GMT

NORWALK, Conn. (AP) _ Emcor Group Inc. (EME) on Thursday reported first-quarter profit of $73.4 million.

The Norwalk, Connecticut-based company said it had net income of $1.39 per share.

The construction and maintenance company posted revenue of $2.59 billion in the period.

Cop accused of drinking on job, ignoring calls pleads guilty

April 22, 2022 GMT

STAMFORD, Conn. (AP) — A former Connecticut police officer accused of drinking alcohol on the job with another officer and disregarding dispatcher calls has pleaded guilty and agreed to pay $1,000 in fines.

Reeds: Q4 Earnings Snapshot

April 1, 2022 GMT

NORWALK, Conn. (AP) _ Reeds Inc. (REED) on Thursday reported a loss of $4.9 million in its fourth quarter.

The Norwalk, Connecticut-based company said it had a loss of 5 cents per share.

The beverage and candy company posted revenue of $12.8 million in the period.

FactSet: Fiscal Q2 Earnings Snapshot

March 24, 2022 GMT

NORWALK, Conn. (AP) _ FactSet Research Systems Inc. (FDS) on Thursday reported fiscal second-quarter net income of $109.9 million.

On a per-share basis, the Norwalk, Connecticut-based company said it had profit of $2.84.

Abandoned lobster traps in Long Island Sound to be removed

By SUSAN HAIGHMarch 22, 2022 GMT

Two decades after Connecticut's lobster industry collapsed, federal funding has been approved to begin removing some of the hundreds of thousands of derelict lobster traps left on the floor of the Long Island Sound, a “ghost fishery" that continues to trap and kill marine life to this day.

Ex-officers decertified amid allegations of drinking on job

March 11, 2022 GMT

MERIDEN, Conn. (AP) — The state Police Officer Standards and Training Council has revoked the law enforcement certifications of two former Norwalk officers accused of drinking alcohol on the job and not responding to calls.

Signify: Q4 Earnings Snapshot

March 3, 2022 GMT

NORWALK, Conn. (AP) _ Signify Health Inc. (SGFY) on Wednesday reported fourth-quarter net income of $22.7 million.

On a per-share basis, the Norwalk, Connecticut-based company said it had net income of 13 cents.

Emcor Group: Q4 Earnings Snapshot

February 24, 2022 GMT

NORWALK, Conn. (AP) _ Emcor Group Inc. (EME) on Thursday reported fourth-quarter earnings of $101.7 million.

On a per-share basis, the Norwalk, Connecticut-based company said it had profit of $1.89.

Booking Holdings: Q4 Earnings Snapshot

February 23, 2022 GMT

NORWALK, Conn. (AP) _ Booking Holdings Inc. (BKNG) on Wednesday reported fourth-quarter net income of $618 million, after reporting a loss in the same period a year earlier.

The Norwalk, Connecticut-based company said it had net income of $14.94 per share.

Frontier Communications: Q4 Earnings Snapshot

February 23, 2022 GMT

NORWALK, Conn. (AP) _ Frontier Communications Parent Inc. (FYBR) on Wednesday reported fourth-quarter net income of $189 million, after reporting a loss in the same period a year earlier.

The Norwalk, Connecticut-based company said it had net income of 77 cents per share.

Affluent suburb rejects plan to take students from Norwalk

February 2, 2022 GMT

DARIEN, Conn. (AP) — A school board in an affluent Connecticut suburb has rejected a school choice plan that would have had it take in 16 students from the city of Norwalk.

The Darien Board of Education voted 5-4 Tuesday not to participate in a pilot Open Choice program, which was supported by the superintendent of schools and the board's chairman.

Norwalk official charged with murder in fatal shooting

January 20, 2022 GMT

NORWALK, Conn. (AP) — A public official in Connecticut was charged with murder Thursday after the body of a man was found inside her home.

Ellen Wink, 61, was being held on a $1 million, police said.

Connecticut high school students hospitalized after vaping

December 4, 2021 GMT

NORWALK, Conn. (AP) — Multiple students at a southwestern Connecticut high school were hospitalized after using a vaping product at school.

WABC-TV reports police responded to the school Friday afternoon after receiving a report of a student needing medical attention.

Conn. police: NY man runs onto highway, fights with troopers

November 27, 2021 GMT

NORWALK, Conn. (AP) — A New York City man is facing criminal charges after scuffling with Connecticut state troopers who tried to corral him on a highway, the state police said.

Troopers said they found the 27-year-old from Brooklyn crouching by a concrete barrier on a shoulder of the Merritt Parkway in Norwalk on Thursday afternoon.

Connecticut to hold first statewide gun buyback campaign

October 15, 2021 GMT

HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Multiple police departments across Connecticut on Saturday will be providing gift certificates to people who bring in unwanted, operable guns as part of a new statewide campaign organizers plan to hold annually.

Father dies while trying to save 2 children in lake

September 7, 2021 GMT

NEW MILFORD, Conn. (AP) — A Connecticut man has died after trying to save his 6-year-old son and another child who were having trouble swimming in a lake on Labor Day, police said.

Oystermen overcome pollution, pandemic to thrive in LI Sound

By PAT EATON-ROBBAugust 14, 2021 GMT

NORWALK, Conn. (AP) — Norm Bloom enjoys watching his 5-year-old grandson, Jack, out on one of their oyster boats dressed in his little waders, helping the crew as they pull in dredge cages full of the shellfish from the bottom of Norwalk Harbor.

Connecticut couple found dead in home with gunshot wounds

May 18, 2021 GMT

NORWALK, Conn. (AP) — A Connecticut husband and wife were found dead in their home from gunshot wounds, authorities said.

Officers responding to 911 calls at about 4 p.m. Sunday found Rajneesh Misra, 56, and Divya Misra, 55, in their Norwalk home, Lt.

Capitol cops patrol senator’s home after intimidation claim

By DAVE COLLINSSeptember 3, 2020 GMT

HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — State Capitol Police said Thursday that they have been sending patrols to state Senate Majority Leader Bob Duff's home in response to reports that Norwalk police officers upset about a police accountability bill tried to intimidate him...

Jim Fowler, former host of ‘Wild Kingdom,’ dies at 89

May 10, 2019 GMT

NORWALK, Conn. (AP) — Jim Fowler, a naturalist who rose to fame on the long-running television program "Wild Kingdom" and who famously bantered with Johnny Carson on "The Tonight Show," has died...

Marvel superheroes: Comic characters land at Maritime Aquarium

Staff WriterFebruary 20, 2019 GMT

On the day after the nationwide release of the “Captain Marvel” movie, visitors to the Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk will be able to meet Marvel Comics characters Iron Man, Spider-Man, Black Panther and Captain America in special live appearances on Saturday, March 9.

Accident closes left lane of 95 in Norwalk

Amanda CudaFebruary 17, 2019 GMT

NORWALK — The state Department of Transportation is reported an accident on Interstate-95 south between exits 16 and 15 in Norwalk Sunday afternoon. The left lane is closed, and southbound traffic is congested for nearly 3 miles, between exits 18 and 15.

Norwalk exhibit, ‘Migrating Colors,’ offers a promise of spring

Staff WriterFebruary 12, 2019 GMT

The City of Norwalk Parking Authority’s Maritime Garage Gallery’s latest exhibit features art that brings a bit of spring to winter, through color.

“Migrating Colors” runs Tuesday, Feb. 19, with an opening reception at 5 p.m., through Friday, May 10.

Housatonic gets solar panels

Linda Conner LambeckJanuary 25, 2019 GMT

BRIDGEPORT — Solar canopies are being installed above the Housatonic Community College parking garage that promise to eventually save the cash-strapped college a bundle in energy costs.

The project is said to be a collaboration between the Connecticut State College and University system, and GE Solar, and was funded entirely with private capital.

Fairfield County Charter School accepting applications

Linda Conner LambeckJanuary 4, 2019 GMT

Norwalk, CT - Side by Side Charter School is now offering enrollment applications for the Fall of 2018 for open seats in the school serving 235 pre-kindergarten through eighth grade students.

Lottery applications are only available during a scheduled Open House.

Bridgeport PD to keep an eye on Columbus statue

Tara O'NeillOctober 5, 2018 GMT

BRIDGEPORT — Since the Christopher Columbus statue in Seaside Park was vandalized around Columbus Day last year, police are expecting to keep a close eye on the area this year.

“We’re definitely going to bump up patrols, especially at night,” said Police Chief Armando Perez on Friday.

Norwalk withdraws one lawsuit, sues Milligan anew

Robert KochSeptember 18, 2018 GMT

NORWALK - The city and the Norwalk Redevelopment Agency on Monday withdrew one lawsuit and filed a new one against local commercial real estate developer Jason Milligan.

Joseph Williams, the attorney representing the redevelopment agency, said the new lawsuit wasn’t immediately available Monday — “we’re just serving it”— but he summarized it as follows:

Fun in waves: Boat show returns to Norwalk with hundreds of vessels, activities

Christina HennessySeptember 17, 2018 GMT

Sure, the calendar may be indicating that fall is imminent, but there is still time to eek out some summertime fun by the water. The Norwalk Boat Show, presented by Progressive Insurance, will soon dock in Norwalk, with a full schedule of events, tours and activities.

Stamford child sex-assault case settled without trial

John NickersonSeptember 11, 2018 GMT

Update 1:57 p.m.: Stamford State’s Attorney Richard Colangelo said Tuesday afternoon the case has been settled, avoiding a trial. Story will be updated shortly.

STAMFORD — Jury selection in the trial of a Norwalk deli cook accused of sexually assaulting a nine-year-old girl nearly 14 months ago was scheduled to begin at the Stamford courthouse on Tuesday.

State kept Native American site in Norwalk under wraps

Ken DixonSeptember 1, 2018 GMT

NORWALK — The significance of an artifact-rich, 500-year-old Native American fort and settlement on the east bank of the Norwalk River was kept secret for a year by the state Department of Transportation, which feared looters would scour and violate it, Hearst Connecticut Media has learned.

Archaeologists dig Native American fort found in Connecticut

By DAVE COLLINSAugust 29, 2018 GMT

NORWALK, Conn. (AP) — A 1600s Native American fort uncovered as part of a rail bridge replacement project is shining some light on a tribe's first dealings with Europeans, archeologists said on Tuesday during a tour of the site...

Truck fire closes I-95 lanes, slows traffic

Jim ShayAugust 21, 2018 GMT

Two lanes of southbound I-95 south in Norwalk are closed because of an earlier tractor-trailer truck fire Tuesday morning.

At 5:55 a.m., southbound delays were more than three miles, according to the state Department of Transportation.

Norwalk man accused of trying to sell Stamford cops stolen gun

John NickersonAugust 17, 2018 GMT

STAMFORD — A Norwalk teen and four juveniles have been accused of trying to sell an undercover police officer a stolen gun.

Capt. Richard Conklin said officers in the Narcotics and Organized Crime squad heard there was a man trying to sell a gun in the Fairfield County area.

Fashion Purging the closet

Christina HennessyJune 19, 2018 GMT

Hallie King remembers reading about a surefire way to cull a cluttered closet. Turn all the hangers in one direction and whatever is worn goes back in the reverse direction. At the end of year, those not flipped need to find their way out the door.

Accident jams up 95 in Norwalk

Amanda CudaJune 17, 2018 GMT

NORWALK — A three-vehicle crash on Interstate 95 in the city jammed up traffic Sunday afternoon.

According to the state Department of Transportation, the multi-vehicle accident that took place on I-95 southbound between exits 16 was reported at 1:18 p.m.

PD: Missing Norwalk man found ‘safe and sound’

Tara O'NeillJune 2, 2018 GMT

UPDATE:

“We have located Mr. Santiago safe and sound,” said Lt. Terry Blake at 5 p.m. “Silver Alert is canceled.”

Reports: Norwalk PD investigates shots fired

Tara O'NeillMay 27, 2018 GMT

NORWALK — Police are investigating an incident of shots fired in Norwalk late Saturday night, dispatch reports indicated.

Around 9:40 p.m., Norwalk police received an influx of calls about shots fired in the area of 16 School St.

Accident on 95 in Norwalk closes lane

Staff WriterMay 13, 2018 GMT

NORWALK — A lane of traffic is closed on Interstate 95 Southbound in the city due to a two-car accident.

The state department of transportation reported the accident, which took place between exits 17 and 16 shortly before 1 p.m.

$1M Powerball ticket sold in Fairfield County

Jim ShayMay 4, 2018 GMT

A winning Powerball ticket sold in Wilton is worth $1 million.

The ticket sold at Georgetown Shell at 912 Danbury Road matched five numbers in Wednesday’s drawing.

The numbers from that drawing were 5-14-31-40-50 and the Powerball was 6.

HUD plan raises rents on poor

Bill CummingsApril 28, 2018 GMT

A plan by the Trump administration to triple rents for the nation’s poorest families is running into a wall of opposition from fair housing advocates and members of Connecticut’s Congressional delegation.

Norwalk annual low-cost rabies vaccination clinic coming soon

Tara O'NeillApril 21, 2018 GMT

NORWALK — Norwalk Animal Control and the town clerk’s office are hosting the 14th annual rabies vaccination clinic during the first weekend in June.

From 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on June 3, residents and non-residents can have their pets vaccinated against rabies for $20.

Reports: Norwalk brush fire ‘under control’

Tara O'NeillApril 14, 2018 GMT

NORWALK — Reports indicate a possible brush fire Saturday afternoon on the side of the Merritt Parkway is under control.

The brush fire is reportedly between exits 38 and 39 southbound. Firefighters identified it as a “small fire” and said it was “under control” around 3 p.m.

Ansonia High School principal has ties to Bridgeport, Norwalk

Michael P. MaykoApril 12, 2018 GMT

ANSONIA — An Oxford resident who taught in Bridgeport and Norwalk before becoming the assistant principal at Hamden High School is the new principal at Ansonia High School.

Paul Giansanti, who holds a Masters Degree in Special Education, was selected by Superintendent of Schools Carol Merlone and the Board of Education to fill the vacancy left by the retirement of Terri Goldson in February.