North Haven Acupuncturist Charged with Defrauding Medicaid of $123,000
Julian Cano, a 43-year-old acupuncturist from Milford who owns a North Haven clinic, was arrested for submitting fraudulent Medicaid claims totaling more than $123,000. Officials say Cano billed for services not provided and inflated billing codes from January 2022 to November 2024. He was released on bond and is due in court July 11.
Read MoreBrookfield Hires Two Interim Superintendents for Upcoming School Year
Brookfield schools will have two interim leaders over the next year. Rich Napoli, acting dean at Whisconier ((WISK-uh-neer)) Middle School, is serving as interim superintendent through early September. Then Vonda Tencza, former Woodbridge superintendent, will take over through June 2026. Tencza was praised by the board for her focus on communication and keeping initiatives on […]
Read MoreDanbury Native Set to Compete in Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest
A Danbury native is heading to Coney Island for the Fourth of July. Jerome Burns will compete in the Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest after qualifying by eating 23 hot dogs in 10 minutes. Burns, who is rather new to competitive eating, started tackling food challenges earlier this year, including a six-pound burrito and a […]
Read MoreConnecticut Moves Closer to Speed Cameras on Highways
Connecticut is one step closer to installing speed cameras on state highways. Lawmakers have directed the Department of Transportation to develop a plan and submit proposed legislation by next Februar. Cameras already in use in work zones, and in some towns they have generated thousands of dollars in fines. A study is now underway to […]
Read MoreConnecticut Nurse Charged in National Health Fraud Takedown
A Connecticut nurse is accused of illegally prescribing drugs as part of a nationwide health care fraud case tied to five patient deaths. Federal authorities say 60 year old Michele Rene Luzzi Muzyka charged Medicaid patients cash for controlled substances without medical need. She’s barred from writing prescriptions while the case plays out. Muzyka was […]
Read MoreConnecticut Funeral Home Owner Loses License Amid Theft Allegations
The state board overseeing embalmers has arrested and revoked the license of Philip Pietras (pee-A-truss) the owner of several funeral homes in Connecticut, who is accused of stealing money from customers. Pietras, who was charged with first-degree larceny back in April, allegedly spent prepaid funeral funds on vacations and casinos. Authorities say dozens more complaints […]
Read MoreJudge Rejects Danbury’s Bid to Dismiss Former Finance Director’s Lawsuit
A state judge has denied Danbury’s request to throw out a key claim in a breach-of-contract lawsuit filed by former finance director David St. Hilaire. St. Hilaire, who ran the city’s finances for 15 years, accuses Danbury of firing him without cause and breaching his retirement deal. The city argued St. Hilaire agreed to resign […]
Read MoreConnecticut’s Secretary of the State Accused of Ethics Violations Over Voter Roll Issues
Connecticut Secretary of the State Stephanie Thomas is facing ethics complaints from Fight Voter Fraud, Inc. The group alleges Thomas ignored evidence of deceased, duplicate and nonresident voters on rolls, violating state and federal election laws. The complaint, filed with the State Elections Enforcement Commission, claims Thomas failed to enforce voter roll maintenance and oversight […]
Read MoreLamont Sets Special Elections for Three Retiring Probate Judges
Governor Ned Lamont has ordered special elections to fill the seats of three retiring probate judges in Connecticut. The elections will take place November 4, the same day as the general election, to avoid added costs for local governments. Winners will serve out the remainder of the current terms, which all end January 5, 2027. […]
Read MoreDanbury Named Connecticut’s Top Economic signal City’ in New Study
Danbury is being called Connecticut’s top “signal city” — a place where economic trouble shows up before it spreads statewide. A survey of more than 3,000 business leaders found Danbury often feels job losses, housing shifts and consumer slowdowns first. The study by MarketBeat says Danbury’s location near New York and its mix of warehouses, […]
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