Fairfield County

Video: Sacred Heart poll shows sports betting scandals hurt trust in pro sports

Proposal Would Regionalize Local Cable Coverage of Town Meetings

Fairfield County residents can tune in to Optimum cable Channel 79 to watch town government meetings, but a proposal now before state regulators could make that local access harder to find. Currently, government meetings are carried on town-specific cable channels and funded through a system administered by the Area Nine Cable Council, a volunteer organization […]

Video: After two decades, Balducci’s to shut down in Westport

Balducci’s Food Lovers Market in Westport is set to close its doors in a few days, ending more than two decades in the community. The specialty grocery store has long been a staple for residents seeking gourmet items, prepared foods and catering services. Company officials previously cited business and real estate considerations in the decision […]

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Video: Sacred Heart poll shows sports betting scandals hurt trust in pro sports

A Sacred Heart University poll conducted in partnership with GreatBlue Research finds that recent gambling scandals are undermining confidence in professional sports, particularly the NBA. The national survey of 500 active bettors reports that 79 percent say investigations into gambling have affected their trust in NBA games, and many believe concerns extend beyond one league. […]

As Animal Cruelty Cases Rise, Advocates Push for Stronger Laws

Bridgeport Animal Control Officer Jennifer Merenda said she has seen a rise in animal cruelty cases in her city and is bracing for more. “We’re getting to the point where if we don’t get more people on board and we don’t educate people on proper care and we don’t get vet costs down, it’s just […]

Video: After two decades, Balducci’s to shut down in Westport

Balducci’s Food Lovers Market in Westport is set to close its doors in a few days, ending more than two decades in the community. The specialty grocery store has long been a staple for residents seeking gourmet items, prepared foods and catering services. Company officials previously cited business and real estate considerations in the decision […]