COVID-19: Stamford, At Epicenter Of Pandemic In Connecticut, Now Has 1,045 Cases, 23 Deaths COVID-19: Stamford, At Epicenter Of Pandemic In Connecticut, Now Has 1,045 Cases, 23 Deaths COVID-19: Stamford, At Epicenter Of Pandemic In Connecticut, Now Has 1,045 Cases, 23 Deaths
Covid-19: Stamford, At Epicenter Of Pandemic In Connecticut, Now Has 1,045 Cases, 23 Deaths Stamford continues to be at the epicenter of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic in Fairfield County with more than 1,000 confirmed cases and 23 deaths, the most for any city in the state of Connecticut. According to the latest figures released on Wednesday, April 8 around 6:30 p.m., Stamford had 1,045 COVID-19 cases and 23 deaths. Officials said Stamford is likely experiencing peak transmission of COVID-19 right now and encouraged residents to stay home and avoid contact with others.  Overall, Fairfield County has the highest number of cases in the state with 4,417 confirm…
Four Fairfield County Residents Test Positive For COVID-19, Including Child, Lamont Says Four Fairfield County Residents Test Positive For COVID-19, Including Child, Lamont Says Four Fairfield County Residents Test Positive For COVID-19, Including Child, Lamont Says
Four Fairfield County Residents Test Positive For Covid-19, Including Child, Lamont Says Four Fairfield County residents have tested positive for the novel strain of the coronavirus, including a child, as well as one person in Litchfield County, Gov. Ned Lamont announced. The child who tested positive is from Stratford, state officials said during a press conference on Thursday afternoon, March 12. The Stratford School district has closed all of its schools.  In addition to the child, a Stamford woman in her 60s also tested COVID-19 position. She had recently returned from a trip to Italy. The woman is being treated at Stamford Hospital. In addition, a New York resident, …
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Sen. Duff: Don't Panic; Mayor Martin: City Getting Ready For 'Coordinated Response' Sen. Duff: Don't Panic; Mayor Martin: City Getting Ready For 'Coordinated Response' Sen. Duff: Don't Panic; Mayor Martin: City Getting Ready For 'Coordinated Response'
Sen. Duff: Don't Panic; Mayor Martin: City Getting Ready For 'Coordinated Response' Don't panic. Everyone's telling us to wash our hands yet stores all over Fairfield are out of sanitizer. At press time, the U.S. death count from coronavirus or COVID-19 is 19, and there are 126 reported cases in 13 states — including 13 in New York State, 10 of these in Westchester, so far, as reported here in Daily Voice. Still, none are reported in Connecticut, where Fairfield County officials are getting ready. Stamford Mayor David Martin said Wednesday, March 4, that there is no coronavirus in Stamford, where public safety and other city officials, Stamford Hospital, school and religiou…
Stamford Health Care Provider Sentenced For Million-Dollar Fraud Scheme Stamford Health Care Provider Sentenced For Million-Dollar Fraud Scheme Stamford Health Care Provider Sentenced For Million-Dollar Fraud Scheme
Stamford Health Care Provider Sentenced For Million-Dollar Fraud Scheme A health care provider in Fairfield County will spend time in prison after being found guilty by a federal jury in Connecticut of a million-dollar fraud scheme. Kwasi Gyambibi, of Stamford, was found guilty of two counts of health care fraud-related to fraudulent prescriptions for compound drugs that were submitted to Advantage Pharmacy in March 2015 to the tune of $1.5 million in February last year. This week, Gyambibi was sentenced to 12 months in prison, followed by one year of supervised release. Gyambibi worked at UConn-Stamford with his wife, Kakra, was a physician at Stamford H…
ONS Names Area Native Tim Corvino, M.D., As CEO ONS Names Area Native Tim Corvino, M.D., As CEO ONS Names Area Native Tim Corvino, M.D., As CEO
ONS Names Area Native Tim Corvino, M.D., As CEO Orthopaedic & Neurosurgery Specialists (ONS), a leading provider of multi-specialty orthopaedic and neurosurgery services in Connecticut and New York, has announced the appointment of Tim Corvino, M.D., as Chief Executive Officer, effective March 1. “Tim Corvino’s experience as an executive, as well as a physician will be a tremendous asset to ONS. As CEO, he will be invaluable in guiding the next chapter in the life of this organization that is centered around growth, while continuing a commitment to providing exceptional patient care,” said Seth R. Miller, M.D., a founding partner of …
ID Released For 27-Year-Old Killed In Route 1 Crash ID Released For 27-Year-Old Killed In Route 1 Crash ID Released For 27-Year-Old Killed In Route 1 Crash
ID Released For 27-Year-Old Killed In Route 1 Crash The identity has been released for the person killed in a single-vehicle crash after hitting a tree and utility wires, before slamming into a building. The crash took place around 10:18 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 6, on Post Road (Route 1) with the intersection with Cross Lane in Cos Cob, according to Greenwich Police. The vehicle, a 2008 Ford Taurus, had been traveling east when it left the roadway and struck a tree and utility wires before it ended up colliding with the commercial building located at 121 Post Road, police said. The driver of the Taurus, now identified as Andrew Miller, 27,…
Man Killed After Hitting Tree, Building In Cos Cob Man Killed After Hitting Tree, Building In Cos Cob Man Killed After Hitting Tree, Building In Cos Cob
Man Killed After Hitting Tree, Building In Cos Cob One person was killed in a single-vehicle crash after hitting a tree and utility wires, before slamming into a building overnight in Fairfield County. The crash took place around 10:18 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 6, on Post Road with the intersection with Cross Lane in Cos Cob, said the Greenwich Police. According to police, the vehicle had been traveling east when it left the roadway to the right hit a tree and utility wires before it ended up colliding with the commercial building located at 121 Post Road.  The driver of the vehicle sustained significant injuries and after being&…
Man On First Date With Woman Dies After Choking On Piece Of Steak At Restaurant Man On First Date With Woman Dies After Choking On Piece Of Steak At Restaurant Man On First Date With Woman Dies After Choking On Piece Of Steak At Restaurant
Man On First Date With Woman Dies After Choking On Piece Of Steak At Restaurant A Long Island man on a first date with a woman at a Fairfield County steakhouse died after choking on a piece of steak. The unidentified 32-year-old man died around 9 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 30, at Blackstones Steakhouse in downtown Stamford, said the Stamford Police. Stamford officers responded within minutes and performed CPR on the choking man until medics arrived. Stamford Police Capt. Diedrich Hohn said the man's death was a tragic story. "It's important for others to know how to clear an airway and administer CPR," Hohn said. Medics transported the man to Stamford Hospital where he …
Toddler Who Died After Being Struck By Car Was Youngest Of New Canaan Family's Four Children Toddler Who Died After Being Struck By Car Was Youngest Of New Canaan Family's Four Children Toddler Who Died After Being Struck By Car Was Youngest Of New Canaan Family's Four Children
Toddler Who Died After Being Struck By Car Was Youngest Of New Canaan Family's Four Children A funeral will be held for Lucas Richard McGee, 23 months, of New Canaan, who died after being hit by a car in the driveway of his New Canaan home on Saturday, Dec. 14. Born at Stamford Hospital on Dec. 31, 2017, Lucas was the son of Conner and Kate McGee of New Canaan and the youngest of four children. The child was hit around 8:42 a.m., Tuesday, Dec. 10, at the home on North Wilton Road, said New Canaan Police Lt. Jason Ferraro. Known as “Lukey,” he was cherished by all who knew him, said his obituary. Earlier story: ID Released For Boy Killed After Being Hit By Vehicle In Drive…
Convicted Felon Charged With Criminal Possession Of Weapon, Darien Police Say Convicted Felon Charged With Criminal Possession Of Weapon, Darien Police Say Convicted Felon Charged With Criminal Possession Of Weapon, Darien Police Say
Convicted Felon Charged With Criminal Possession Of Weapon, Darien Police Say A convicted felon faces charges once again following an incident in Darien, police say. Darien Police responded to the area of Post Road on a report of an unresponsive male on Wednesday, Oct. 2. The man was treated and transported to Stamford Hospital for further evaluation, police say. Detectives were called to the scene after police determined that the man’s symptoms were allegedly indicative of I.V. drug use. A search warrant was obtained, and during its execution, police allegedly discovered several items containing trace amounts of opiate narcotics. Officers also allegedly discover…
Stamford Man, 23, Dies After Being Arrested For Domestic Dispute With Mother Stamford Man, 23, Dies After Being Arrested For Domestic Dispute With Mother Stamford Man, 23, Dies After Being Arrested For Domestic Dispute With Mother
Stamford Man, 23, Dies After Being Arrested For Domestic Dispute With Mother Police say a man arrested following a domestic dispute with his mother died while in custody in Stamford. The incident began around 11:40 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 22 when Stamford officers responded to a report of a domestic dispute between a mother and her 23-year-old son, said Stamford Interim Chief of Police Thomas Wuennemann.  When officers arrived on the scene, the mother told them her son had fled prior to their arrival. Based on the information gained from the family during the investigation, the son’s arrest was warranted for domestic violence charges, the chief said. The officers lef…
Two Families Displaced By Quick-Moving Stamford Fire Two Families Displaced By Quick-Moving Stamford Fire Two Families Displaced By Quick-Moving Stamford Fire
Two Families Displaced By Quick-Moving Stamford Fire Two families have been displaced following a quick-moving blaze in Stamford, officials say. Stamford Fire Department officials say they observed a column of dense, black smoke in the area of Shippan Avenue and Cove Road on Tuesday, Oct. 1 around 3 p.m. Fire crews dispatched the department and determined that the fire was coming from a garage in the area of Wardwell Street and Fredrick Street. Upon arrival, fire crews say they observed heavy fire and smoke showing from two front-facing garage doors and a left side window at the rear of the two-family, three-story wood-frame structure.  …