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Norwich Cop Stole Thousands From Police Benevolent Association, Authorities Say
A Connecticut police officer and former president of a police benevolent association has been arrested after he allegedly stole thousands of dollars of funds over three years.
New London County resident Ryan O'Connell, age 42, of the city of Norwich, was arrested on Monday, Feb. 12 on an arrest warrant, the Connecticut State Police announced.
O’Connell, who is a Norwich Police Department officer, served as the president of the city’s Police Benevolent Association from 2015 until 2022.
As the president of the PBA, O’Connell had access to the association’s debit card, which he allegedly us…
New Jersey Takes 'Shelter': New Amazon Prime Show Films All Across Garden State
Want to see New Jersey on the small screen? Amazon Prime has you covered.
"Harlan Coben's Shelter", based on the bestselling young adult novel, debuted on Amazon Prime Video on Friday, Aug. 18. The show, which is set in the fictional Kassleton, New Jersey, filmed all over the Garden State, mostly in Kearny, last summer and fall.
On "Shelter", Michael Bolitar moves to Kasselton following his father's sudden death and becomes embroiled in the mysterious disappearance of a student at his high school, with dark secrets being discovered, according to a synopsis.
Besides Kearny, you can catch a …
Route 17 Crash: Rockland Driver Was Drunk, Had THC Products For Sale, Bergen Prosecutor Says
A 22-year-old Rockland County man was intoxicated when his speeding sports car slammed into a tractor-trailer in a horrific overnight crash on Route 17 in Paramus over the weekend, authorities said.
Davil LaFontant, of Nanuet, was charged with aggravated assault, assault by auto, and drug possession in the crash, which injured him and a 20-year-old female passenger, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella said Wednesday, April 21.
LaFontant, who’s unemployed, plowed a 2019 Dodge Charger into the side of an Amazon Prime rig that was parked on the right shoulder of northbound Route 17 in front…
Amazon Prime Day Set For Two Dates This Fall
Amazon Prime has designated two days in October as "Prime Day," rolling out savings in all of its purchase categories and offering $10 in credit to those who buy merchandise from select small businesses selling on Amazon.
Prime Day, which will span through two days from midnight on Tuesday, Oct. 13 until Wednesday, Oct. 14, will also include deals for name brands like Panasonic, Roborock, Keurig, Under Armour, Coleman, Simple Joys by Carter's, Adidas, Lacoste, Marvel and Ticwatch.
“In the midst of an unprecedented year, we’re committed to making this the most successful Prime Da…
Walmart Launches 'Plus' In Challenge To Amazon Prime's Dominance
In a challenge to online shopping behemoth Amazon, Walmart is launching its own online retail delivery service.
On Tuesday, Sept. 1, Walmart unveiled Walmart Plus (Walmart+), a membership program that grants subscribers unlimited free delivery, fuel discounts, and no checkout lines, according to the mega retailer’s announcement.
Touted as a rival to Amazon Prime membership service, which offers free two-day deliveries, streaming, and video services, the Walmart program will cost $98 a year or $12.95 per month. It will become available on Sept. 15.
Walmart is promising Plus members free sam…
Amazon Prime Series Films In Hudson Valley
A new series that filmed in the Hudson Valley is set to premiere on Amazon Prime and Tubi.
The series, "Big Dogs," created by author Adam Dunn and based on his novels, was filmed throughout Orange County, with many locations in the city and town of Newburgh, and in Middletown, said the Orange County Tourism Office.
The series will premiere on Wednesday, July 1, on both pay channels.
“This has been a great opportunity for our region, and many of our local film professionals, who have been able to gain professional experience while working close to home with on-location sites right her…
A Look Inside: Amazon’s First CT Retail Outlet Opens In Fairfield County
After months of anticipation, Amazon has opened its first Connecticut retail brick-and-mortar retail shop in Fairfield County.
Last year, the online retail giant announced it would be opening a new store in the SoNo Collection mall in Norwalk, markings the company’s first foray in the Nutmeg State.
Last week, on Wednesday, Feb. 11, the Amazon 4-star store opened in the mall, featuring the company’s most highly rated products, “from the top categories across all of amazon.com."
The store will offer a variety of products, including books, Amazon devices, electronics, kitchen and home produc…
