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Baby New Year: Wilton Couple's Third Child First Newborn At Greenwich Hospital In 2024 Baby New Year: Wilton Couple's Third Child First Newborn At Greenwich Hospital In 2024
Baby New Year: Wilton Couple's Third Child First Newborn At Greenwich Hospital In 2024 It didn't take long after the clock struck midnight for the first baby to be born at Greenwich Hospital in 2024. Sloane Margaret Bristow entered the world at 12:57 am on Monday, Jan. 1. He is the third child for Caitlin and Daniel Bristow of Wilton.  The baby girl weighed 8 pounds, 15 ounces. Greenwich Hospital delivered more than 2,500 babies in 2023.
Greenwich Home Invasion: Man Forces Way Into Residence With Children Inside Greenwich Home Invasion: Man Forces Way Into Residence With Children Inside
Greenwich Home Invasion: Man Forces Way Into Residence With Children Inside A Fairfield County man is behind bars after allegedly vandalizing several cars and forcing his way into an apartment with people inside, including children. The incident took place in Greenwich around 10:30 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 14 in the area of Mill Street and Henry Street. According to Greenwich Police Deputy Chief Mark Zuccerella, officers responded to the area on a report of a man, later identified as Edwin Gutierrez-Vasco, age 52, of Greenwich, stabbing with a knife and damaging vehicles that were parked on the side of the street. While officers were en route, dispatch reported there …
Car Wash Employee Run Over By Customer In Greenwich Car Wash Employee Run Over By Customer In Greenwich
Car Wash Employee Run Over By Customer In Greenwich A car wash employee suffered serious injuries after being run over by a customer in Fairfield County. The incident took place in Greenwich at the Splash Car Wash at 73 Post Road around 10:20 a.m., on Monday, July 10. An initial investigation determined that an employee of the car wash was struck by a vehicle exiting the wash. The vehicle then continued crossing Post Road where it collided with another vehicle's driver's side, said Lt. Patrick Smyth of the Greenwich Police. The driver of the second vehicle had minor injuries and was transported to Greenwich Hospital for treatment. Th…
47-Year-Old Stamford 911 Dispatcher Killed In I-95 Crash In Greenwich 47-Year-Old Stamford 911 Dispatcher Killed In I-95 Crash In Greenwich
47-Year-Old Stamford 911 Dispatcher Killed In I-95 Crash In Greenwich Connecticut State Police are searching for witnesses after a fatal two-vehicle crash on I-95 in Greenwich. Colin D. Kennedy, age 47, of Stamford, was killed around 1:45 a.m., Friday, June 30 on I-95 after drifting out of his lane and eventually hitting another car head-on, said the Connecticut State Police.  According to Stamford Police Assistant Chief Richard Conklin, Kennedy was a 911 dispatcher who has worked with the city since October 2005. "He was well respected by his co-workers," Conklin said. "Our thoughts and prayers go out to his mom and two sisters." According to an inves…
Thousands Raised For 'Sweet, Gentle' Greenwich Hospital Worker Injured On Vacation Thousands Raised For 'Sweet, Gentle' Greenwich Hospital Worker Injured On Vacation
Thousands Raised For 'Sweet, Gentle' Greenwich Hospital Worker Injured On Vacation Hundreds of people have come together to help out two beloved hospital workers from Westchester who became stuck in Costa Rica after their vacation went horribly wrong.  Westchester residents Fenton Soliz and his girlfriend, Gabby Sandaire, were horribly injured on Saturday, March 25 during their vacation in Costa Rica when the brakes on their rental car failed while they were on their way to the airport to fly home.  To avoid a head-on collision, they swerved and their vehicle went off a cliff, resulting in the couple both suffering severe injuries that involved br…
Fairfield County Resident Who Made Mark In Real Estate, Automobile, Insurance Industries Dies Fairfield County Resident Who Made Mark In Real Estate, Automobile, Insurance Industries Dies
Fairfield County Resident Who Made Mark In Real Estate, Automobile, Insurance Industries Dies A Connecticut resident who grew up in Westchester County and worked in insurance, automobiles, and real estate over the course of his career has died at the age of 78. Fairfield County resident Kurt Hothorn Jr., of Greenwich, died at Greenwich Hospital on Friday, Sept. 23, according to his obituary. He was born in New York City and raised in Scarsdale, his obituary said.  Hothorn graduated from Concordia Prep, and he went on to study at Valparaiso University in Indiana. He served in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War, his obituary said. "His professional life st…
Woman Survives Jump From I-95 Bridge In Fairfield County, Police Say Woman Survives Jump From I-95 Bridge In Fairfield County, Police Say
Woman Survives Jump From I-95 Bridge In Fairfield County, Police Say This story has been updated. A woman jumped from the I-95 bridge over the Mianus River in Fairfield County and survived. The incident took place in Greenwich between Exits 4 and 5 on Tuesday, July 5. Earlier this afternoon Greenwich Police received a call from the state police requesting assistance with a possibly suicidal woman sitting on the edge of the I-95 northbound bridge over the Mianus River, between Exits 4 and 5, said Capt. Mark E. Zuccerella, of the Greenwich Police. When officers arrived on the scene, a patrol officer made contact with the woman and was able to speak with…
ID Released For HS Hockey Player Who Died After Injury In Fairfield County ID Released For HS Hockey Player Who Died After Injury In Fairfield County
ID Released For HS Hockey Player Who Died After Injury In Fairfield County Updated story: Tragic Death Of 16-Year-Old High School Player Mourned Inside, Outside Hockey World Officials with a private school in Fairfield County have released the identity of the student who died during a hockey match with another school. St. Luke’s School in New Canaan said the hockey player who died in a match at Brunswick School in Greenwich was Teddy Balkind, a 10th-grader at the school. Related Story: HS Hockey Player Dies During Game In Greenwich, Police Say 'Yesterday, we lost a precious young man in a tragic accident. Both St. Luke's School and Brunswick School…
Fairfield County HS Hockey Player Dies During Game, Police Say Fairfield County HS Hockey Player Dies During Game, Police Say
Fairfield County HS Hockey Player Dies During Game, Police Say Updated story: Tragic Death Of 16-Year-Old High School Player Mourned Inside, Outside Hockey World A high school hockey player died during a game in Fairfield County due to an accident.  The incident took around 5 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 6, during a game at the Brunswick Upper School in Greenwich. According to Captain Mark E. Zuccerella, of the Greenwich Police, during the normal course of the game, a player from the other team fell to the ice. Another player who was near the downed player was unable to stop and collided with the player who fell. The player on the ice sustained an…
COVID-19: Hospital System In Connecticut Requiring Patients, Visitors Show Proof Of Vaccination COVID-19: Hospital System In Connecticut Requiring Patients, Visitors Show Proof Of Vaccination
Covid-19: Hospital System In Connecticut Requiring Patients, Visitors Show Proof Of Vaccination One of Connecticut’s largest hospital systems is changing its visiting policy due to the steep rise of newly reported COVID-19 infections. Yale New Haven Health announced on Wednesday, Dec. 22 that visitors to admitted patients in all its hospitals will have to show proof of being fully vaccinated or a negative PCR test, or else be turned away at the door. The vaccination requirement takes effect as of 8 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 23. Additionally, patients will only be allowed one visitor each day, all of whom must be 18 years or older. “Visitors will be required to show a photo ID and pro…
Patient Accused Of Assaulting Staffer At Hospital In Fairfield County Patient Accused Of Assaulting Staffer At Hospital In Fairfield County
Patient Accused Of Assaulting Staffer At Hospital In Fairfield County A Fairfield County man was arrested for allegedly attacking an area hospital employee and making threats. Brian Dougherty, age 51, of Stamford, was arrested around 3:30 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 30, after Greenwich Police Officers responded to Greenwich Hospital, authorities said. Dougherty assaulted a member of the hospital staff and made threats, said Greenwich PD Capt. Mark E. Zuccerella. He was charged with assaulting a public health worker, threatening, and disorderly conduct. Dougherty was held on a $10,000 bond which he was unable to post. 
Greenwich Hospital’s First Baby Of 2021 Arrives Just Past Midnight Greenwich Hospital’s First Baby Of 2021 Arrives Just Past Midnight
Greenwich Hospital’s First Baby Of 2021 Arrives Just Past Midnight Greenwich Hospital’s first baby of 2021 arrived shortly after midnight.  Baby Lilah made her debut on Friday, Jan. 1 at 12:02 a.m, weighing 8 pounds, 8.3 ounces.  This is the first baby for Dana and Matthew Wrigley of Stamford.  Greenwich Hospital welcomed more than 2,700 babies into the world in 2020.
COVID-19: Greenwich Hospital One Of Six Facilities Nationwide To Test New Treatment For Virus COVID-19: Greenwich Hospital One Of Six Facilities Nationwide To Test New Treatment For Virus
Covid-19: Greenwich Hospital One Of Six Facilities Nationwide To Test New Treatment For Virus An area hospital is one of six nationwide that has been selected to test a new treatment for COVID-19. Greenwich Hospital is one of six medical facilities nationwide – and the only one in Connecticut – slated to take part in a yearlong trial to treat 600 COVID-19 patients with hyperbaric oxygen therapy, the hospital announced on Monday, Nov. 23. The hospital has already treated three COVID-19 patients with hyperbaric oxygen therapy with some promising results, they said. One patient who had severe symptoms, including difficulty breathing, said his airways began to clear…
Man, 21, Pronounced Dead In Greenwich After Apparent Accidental Drowning Man, 21, Pronounced Dead In Greenwich After Apparent Accidental Drowning
Man, 21, Pronounced Dead In Greenwich After Apparent Accidental Drowning A 21-year-old man died after what authorities say appears to be an accidental drowning. The man, whose identity has not yet been released, was found around 7:15 p.m. Friday, June 12 in Westchester near Rye Playland and the Edith Read Sanctuary. EMS personnel performed CPR on the man at the scene. He was pronounced dead at Greenwich Hospital. Signs posted in the area say that swimming, fishing and kayaking are not permitted. Check back to Daily Voice for updates.
COVID-19: These CT Locations Are Offering Drive-Up Testing COVID-19: These CT Locations Are Offering Drive-Up Testing
Covid-19: These CT Locations Are Offering Drive-Up Testing With Connecticut ramping up testing for novel coronavirus (COVID-19) many healthcare facilities and pharmacies are now offering drive-up testing to those advised to get tested by a doctor. More than two dozen drive-up testing facilities that will be open to the public, provided patients have a note from a healthcare professional saying they should be tested for COVID-19. Hospitals providing drive-up testing: Bridgeport Hospital Bristol Hospital Charlotte Hungerford Hospital (Torrington) Danbury Hospital Greenwich Hospital Hartford Hospital Johnson Memorial Hospital (Stafford Springs) Lawr…
Fire Reported At Greenwich Hospital, Officials Say Fire Reported At Greenwich Hospital, Officials Say
Fire Reported At Greenwich Hospital, Officials Say A fire has been reported at an area hospital treating many with patients with novel coronavirus (COVID-19). The blaze began around 3 p.m., Tuesday, May 5, at Greenwich Hospital, the Greenwich Fire Department said on Twitter. The fire was reported in a generator area and involved some debris in a shaftway, the department said. Firefighters were able to extinguish the fire within minutes, officials said on Twitter. Units are still on the scene checking for extension and smoke conditions. This is a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates. 
COVID-19: Joyful Family Welcomes Greenwich Hospital Newborn From Afar COVID-19: Joyful Family Welcomes Greenwich Hospital Newborn From Afar
Covid-19: Joyful Family Welcomes Greenwich Hospital Newborn From Afar A new baby boy born in Fairfield County during the middle of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) will have quite a story to tell one day. Myles Mackenzie Mangan, born at 8:49 a.m., Wednesday, April 8,  at Greenwich Hospital via cesarean section to parents Miranda and Nick Mangan, of White Plains, came into the world without much fanfare due to the no visitor's policy in effect due to COVID-19 at hospitals. But that didn’t prevent Miranda’s father, stepmother, stepsister and brother-in-law from driving one-and-a-half hours from Patchogue in Suffolk County to Greenwich Hospital to wish…
COVID-19: Danbury Hospital Now Offering Drive-Through Testing COVID-19: Danbury Hospital Now Offering Drive-Through Testing
Covid-19: Danbury Hospital Now Offering Drive-Through Testing Danbury Hospital has become the latest medical facility to provide “drive-through” testing for coronavirus. This week, doctors and nurses in Danbury began providing mobile testing on hospital grounds to allow for faster, safer, testing without potential patents even having to leave their vehicles. Mobile testing sites feature multiple lanes for area residents to drive into, get tested in their cars by doctors or nurses, and then drive away within minutes. Those tests are then sent to a lab to determine whether the patient is positive for coronavirus without risking exposure to patients or h…
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, …
Woman Dies At Greenwich Hospital After House Fire Woman Dies At Greenwich Hospital After House Fire
Woman Dies At Greenwich Hospital After House Fire A woman who died in a weekend house fire in Westchester has been identified. Cecelia Kussner, 85, was killed around 12:10 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 22, in the fire at 490 Midland Ave. in Rye. Responding Rye Police and firefighters found fire coming from the second floor of the home, the department said. Rye firefighters made an aggressive attack inside the residence and while conducting a search and rescue the found Kussner unconscious on the second floor, the department said. Immediate emergency medical care was provided with assistance from Rye Brook Port-Chester Emergency Med…
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 …
Greenwich Police Officer Dies Suddenly Greenwich Police Officer Dies Suddenly
Greenwich Police Officer Dies Suddenly A Greenwich police officer died suddenly Tuesday, Dec. 17, during a medical emergency, the department said. Justin Quagliani, 38, died around 5 a.m., after suffering a medical emergency at his Greenwich residence while off-duty, said the Greenwich Police Department. Police and Greenwich Emergency Medical Service personnel responded to his residence, attempted lifesaving efforts and then transported him to Greenwich Hospital where he was eventually declared dead, the department said.  A cause of death has not been determined, but there is no sign of foul play, they added…
Cos Cob Man Chokes, Punches Victim In Greenwich, Police Say Cos Cob Man Chokes, Punches Victim In Greenwich, Police Say
Cos Cob Man Chokes, Punches Victim In Greenwich, Police Say A man from Cos Cob has been charged with assault after police say he choked and punched a victim in Greenwich. Greenwich Police say they responded to Greenwich Hospital on a report of an assault around 12:45 p.m. on Monday, July 15. Further investigation revealed that the incident occurred at a residence on Harbor Drive, police say. The suspect, identified as 46-year-old Patrick Bria of Cos Cob, choked the victim around the neck area and punched him numerous times in the chest, causing the victim to sustain neck, back and chest bruises, according to police. Bria was arrested and charged wi…
Greenwich Woman Charged With DWI After Crossing Double-Yellow Line, Police Say Greenwich Woman Charged With DWI After Crossing Double-Yellow Line, Police Say
Greenwich Woman Charged With DWI After Crossing Double-Yellow Line, Police Say A Greenwich motorist has been charged after police say she crossed the double-yellow line. Greenwich Police say they were on patrol in the area of Horseneck Lane between Field Point Road and Arch Street when they observed a vehicle traveling east and crossing over the painted double-yellow line into the westbound lane of travel on Thursday, July 4 around 3 a.m. Officers initiated a traffic stop and identified the driver as Martha Maduro, 47, of Greenwich. Maduro was asked to participate in a series of field sobriety tests, which police say she did not pass. Maduro was arrested and charged…
Man Charged With Hitting Medical Technician, Security Guard At Greenwich Hospital Man Charged With Hitting Medical Technician, Security Guard At Greenwich Hospital
Man Charged With Hitting Medical Technician, Security Guard At Greenwich Hospital A man is facing charges after police say he hit a medical technician and security guard at Greenwich Hospital. Greenwich Police say they responded to Greenwich Hospital (5 Perryridge Road) on Saturday, June 8 around 1 a.m. after receiving a report of a male patient who was fighting and had become a security threat. Further investigation revealed that a patient, identified as Alexander Lionetti, 30, of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, struck a Medical Technician while he was attempting to deliver care, according to police. While Lionetti was being escorted from the treatment room, he struck a m…
Nurse Named Greenwich Hospital’s Employee Of Year Nurse Named Greenwich Hospital’s Employee Of Year
Nurse Named Greenwich Hospital’s Employee Of Year A local nurse has been named as Greenwich Hospital’s employee of the year at the hospital’s annual Employee Service Awards Dinner at the Hyatt Regency. Margaret Smith, RN, of Norwalk was honored with the Marian Nowak Award, a prestigious award given to the employee who best embodies the values of Greenwich Hospital. Smith, known for her compassion for patients as well as her sense of humor, was honored for her impressive work ethic and high standard of patient care. As a 41-year veteran of the hospital, Smith has worked for more than three decades as the only nurse administrator on the nigh…
Greenwich Surgeon Earns Lifetime Achievement Award Greenwich Surgeon Earns Lifetime Achievement Award
Greenwich Surgeon Earns Lifetime Achievement Award A surgeon from Greenwich was recognized with a lifetime achievement award at the 2019 Doctors of Distinction ceremony, sponsored by Westfair Communications on Thursday, May 23. Surgeon Philip J. McWhorter, MD, received the Lifetime Achievement Award for his 42-year-career at Greenwich Hospital and his commitment to mentoring the future generation of surgeons. Dr. McWhorter was recognized as a loved and respected icon, both in the hospital and in the community. After receiving the award, Dr. McWhorter thanked his family and colleagues, recognizing that he had “fallen into good fortune” throu…
CBS Evening News Anchor Jeff Glor To MC, 98 Degrees To Perform Greenwich Hospital Benefit CBS Evening News Anchor Jeff Glor To MC, 98 Degrees To Perform Greenwich Hospital Benefit
CBS Evening News Anchor Jeff Glor To MC, 98 Degrees To Perform Greenwich Hospital Benefit CBS Evening News anchor and Greenwich resident Jeff Glor will serve as master of ceremonies at the Under the Stars benefit for Greenwich Hospital on Friday, May 17.  This is the third year the Emmy-award winning and veteran news journalist will emcee for the annual hospital benefit. Glor’s wife, Nicole, serves on the planning committee for the event. Pop band 98 Degrees will perform at the benefit which includes dinner, auctions and dancing to a DJ. The fundraiser being held at the Riverside Yacht Club (7 to 11:30 p.m.) is a benefit for pediatric and women’s health services at Greenwi…
Wanted West Haven Man Nabbed In Stolen Car Police Chase On Hutch, I-95 Wanted West Haven Man Nabbed In Stolen Car Police Chase On Hutch, I-95
Wanted West Haven Man Nabbed In Stolen Car Police Chase On Hutch, I-95 A stolen vehicle pursuit by Westchester County Police led to a crash at Playland Parkway and I-95 in Rye. The incident began around 9:06 p.m. Wednesday, March 6, when an alert by the Westchester County police Real Time Crime Center advised patrol units that a stolen Honda CRV was traveling southbound on the Hutchinson River Parkway, said Kieran O'Leary, spokesman for the Westchester County Police. Patrol officers located the vehicle near East Lincoln Avenue and attempted to pull it over, but the driver refused to comply, he said. Officers followed the stolen car south to the Boston Po…
31-Year-Old Surrenders To Greenwich Police In Connection With Heroin Overdose 31-Year-Old Surrenders To Greenwich Police In Connection With Heroin Overdose
31-Year-Old Surrenders To Greenwich Police In Connection With Heroin Overdose A 31-year-old man was arrested for allegedly selling drugs to a person who later overdosed on heroin. Parker Ross of Riverside turned himself in to Greenwich Police after being notified of an active warrant for his arrest in connection with the event that took place on Saturday, Oct. 20, said Greenwich Police. Greenwich police and EMS personnel responded to a home in Riverside on the report of a possible heroin overdose. The patient was transported to Greenwich Hospital for treatment, police said. A follow-up investigation found that Ross provided crack and heroin to the victim and helped …
Stamford Woman Killed In Overnight Motorcycle Crash Stamford Woman Killed In Overnight Motorcycle Crash
Stamford Woman Killed In Overnight Motorcycle Crash A 22-year-old motorcyclist from Fairfield County was killed in an overnight crash on I-287 in Westchester.At approximately 1:16 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 2, state police were dispatched to investigate a serious injury motorcycle accident on I-287, eastbound in the City of Rye. The investigation at the scene revealed that Damariz D. Rosales-Beltran of Stamford was traveling eastbound on her motorcycle on I-287, in the City of Rye. Rosales-Beltran approached the I-95 northbound ramp and lost control of her motorcycle, causing her to be ejected, state police said. The motorcycle continued to tra…