Month: March 2013

Fight outside the Sky Hookah

11:42pm–#Fairfield CT–Fairfield Police were called to 689 Kings Hwy East outside the Sky Hookah Lounge where a large fight broke out.  This was the first weekend Fairfield Police did not monitor outside the establishment  in weeks to babysit.  Fairfield Police have had numerous headaches monitoring the after hours club.    A bill has been introduced by Rep. Brenda Kupchick, R-Fairfield, giving municipal police the ability to regulate the hours of hookah lounges, which are establishments where people can gather to smoke tobacco through a hookah, a type of waterpipe. But because the lounges do not serve food or alcohol, they’re not currently regulated by the state, MacNamara said.  “It’s basically a nightclub that’s open all night long. It becomes an afte-hours club. When the state-regulated bars close, people are now flocking to these hookah lounges,” he said.

Capt. Joshua Zabin, the Fairfield Police Department’s patrol commander, said officers often respond to calls at hookah lounges, which operate from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. He said it has a negative impact on the neighborhood  “It generates neighbor complaints. Everything from idling cars outside, radios playing, foot traffic, accidents, actual fights occurring in the street, and a tremendous amount of litter through the early morning hours. Everything from liquor bottles . . . down to trash, condoms, men and women urinating in public,” he said.

Large gathering possible fight at the German Club

11:01pm–#Bridgeport CT–Multiple reports of a large crowd at the German Club on Horace Street.   Reports said one group of kids were told to leave and refused, then started fighting with other parties in the facility.  Police on scene saying large crowd of a couple hundred juveniles, no fighting upon their arrival.  Police working to disperse the crowd.

Your Holiday Kitchen

 

Every holiday centers around 2 things; family and food. The 2 things that make us all equal and we can all relate to. We talk about what we will make for weeks ahead of time, making sure to stick to those traditions and recipes that have been in the family forever while throwing in an occasional new one, probably found on Pinterest.

No matter where you decide to gather for your celebrations, the kitchen is where most of the magic will happen. This is the place we cook, create, communicate and we reconnect. More importantly we remember the ones who can’t be with us but how important they still are.

People crave that kind of interaction, especially in this busy world we now find ourselves. They need that place, that feeling of “real”, that center. The kitchen can be that place in most homes.

Whether you are buying or renting, the kitchen is a deciding factor for most people. If it isn’t what you want does it have the potential to be? An easier question to answer if you are buying vs renting granted. But people will give up other “wish list” items for their kitchen. I have yet to hear from anyone, “If I can boil water in it, I’m fine”. It doesn’t matter if it is the first time home buyer, dreaming about that first Thanksgiving dinner they will prepare or the college students I just found a rental for to finish their last year in. The kitchen is HOME.

As you look for that place to call home, what is your kitchen going to be like? Will it be all that you want and still fit into that budget or will it be a vision of the potential you see in an already existing space? Do you need a double oven and/or sink? Do you prefer stainless or color? What will your counter space look like and do you have enough lighting? Because the reality is, our dream home may not have the kitchen we want or can afford……yet.

Don’t close yourself out to a house that you saw on line that is a great price and looks nice except the kitchen. Take a look, get a feel and see what the potential is. I know the idea of doing work on a house before moving in is a lot for many people but, you could be passing up on your dream home and kitchen all for a lack of a little imagination.

I worked inside my home for 3 months before moving in. Taking down wall paper, painting walls and getting the floors taken care of. This was my house and I knew it. The kitchen was huge but in need of major updating. I did what I could afford at the time. You may have that same kitchen. A nice space that has made a lot of meals, desserts and dog biscuits, with a Pinterest board and Houzz.com scrapbook of wish list items of what you want it to be? I’m ok with that.

Whatever your kitchen turns out to be, I know that what comes out of it will be filled with love, warmth and friendship. It will be as much a part of the holiday and get togethers as the stories you will tell and the memories you will make.

Happy Easter and Happy Passover to all.

Connecticut Job Numbers Fall By 5,700 In February

The number of jobs in Connecticut fell by 5,700 in February, according to the monthly jobs report released Thursday, although the state’s job level is still in positive territory for the year.   Ed Deak, an economist who does forecasts of the Connecticut economy for the New England Economic Partnership, said the big swings in monthly data suggest it’s not reliable.  But he said the big picture is clear: Connecticut is not adding jobs as quickly as the nation.  “We seem to be slogging along somewhere at 40 to 60 percent of the recovery of the U.S.,” he said.  The Hartford Courant has the full story here…….

Man with a gun in a diner

1:39am–#Fairfield CT–Police are on the scene at Athena Diner‎, 3350 Post Rd for a patron who took out a handgun and placed it on his table freaking out patrons.  Police are questioning two men, checking their backgrounds, neither have warrants.

UPDATE–

On March 29, 2013 at 1:41 am the Fairfield Emergency Communications Center    received a 911 call from a complainant at Athena Diner 3350 Post Road Southport, CT.

Rahul Taylor, (D.O.B. 12/5/83) of 35 Treadwell Avenue, Westport, CT, was arrested and charged with three counts of Threatening 1st Degree, Reckless Endangerment, Breach of Peace and Carrying a firearm under influence of alcohol/drugs after he was intoxicated inside the Athena Diner 3350 Post Road and displayed a loaded handgun which threatened three people to fear for their safety.

Taylor was located sitting in a booth with a friend at Athena Diner when officers located him and asked if he had a gun in his possession, which Taylor replied no. Taylor appeared to be intoxicated and admitted to drinking alcoholic beverages. A Sgt. asked Taylor a second time if he had a gun, and again the reply was no. Taylor was then asked to get up from his seat as he got up, Taylor reached to the right side of his body and the Sgt observed a gun in his waistband.  The Sgt. immediately grabbed Taylor’s wrist and removed a loaded, .45 caliber Inter Arms pistol from Taylor’s possession. Witnesses reported Taylor was arguing with a friend when he took his loaded weapon and placed it on the table causing patrons in the diner to fear for their safety.

Taylor was taken into custody transported to headquarters and processed a $50,000 bond was assigned with a court date of 4/9/13. Taylor had a valid pistol permit which was seized for the State of Connecticut Firearms Review Board.

The investigation revealed that Taylor owns two shot guns and the case remains active as detectives attempt to locate and seize those weapons as well.

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