Recuperation journey: Looking at the sky

Fiery sunset seen from backyard.

 The moon is in waxing gibbous phase, 94 percent illumination.

Ansonia Police seek help identifying suspect in break-in

ANSONIA - The Ansonia Police Department is attempting to identify the individual pictured below. 

On Feb. 16, 2020, at about 11 p.m. the individual broke into the office at the Optimo Car Wash, 696 Main St. The car wash is located at the back of the Main Street Shell Gas Station. 

Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Richard Esposito at 203-735-1885 or tips can be left through Tip411 at the link below.

https://www.tip411.com/tips/new?alert_group_id=21553

This is a press release from Ansonia Police Lt. Patrick Lynch.

Police charge Ansonia woman with prostitution

Christina Hernandez-Cruz

ANSONIA - On May 4, 2020 the Ansonia Police Department arrested Christina Hernandez-Cruz, age 23, of Dwight Street for Prostitution. 
This was Hernandez-Cruz' second arrest for prostitution, she was first arrested on Sept.13, 2019 after a lengthy investigation into prostitution at her residence on Dwight Street. Information obtained by the police department recently, indicated that Hernandez-Cruz was engaged in prostitution again. 
An undercover operation was initiated, contact made with Hernandez-Cruz, where she agreed to meet and exchange sex for money. 
Christina Hernandez-Cruz was charged with Prostitution and release with a court date of July 1, 2020.


This is a press release from Ansonia Police Lt. Patrick Lynch.

Ansonia to continue distance learning through June 12, DiBacco says

Valley YMCA holding food drive at downtown Ansonia insurance agency

'Turnback Tuesday' features Bassett House Hotel in Derby

Turnback Tuesday shows a photo of the Bassett House Hotel located at 100 Elizabeth St., Derby, after a fire gutted it in November, 1911. Originally the home of Sheldon Bassett until circa 1870, it opened a few years later. 
A restaurant was on the main floor for local residents and travelers alike to enjoy. 
After the fire, the Hotel Clark was built at this location in 1914.

Thanks go to the Derby Public Library staff for sharing interesting local history each week!

Shelton Library System to host Teen Book Talk via Zoom

Sharing from a Facebook event page:

The Shelton Library System will hold Teen Book Talk via Zoom at 3 p.m. Wednesday. 
Teens 13 and older can join Miss Jessica to chat about new YA books or old favorites!

*THIS IS AN ONLINE PROGRAM*

You can register with this link: http://engagedpatrons.org/EventsRegister.cfm?SiteID=2661&BranchID=827&Branch=Huntington%20Branch%20Library&EventID=411985&PK=

Use your device to download the Zoom app (or go to www.zoom.us).
Join the meeting using the meeting code which will be emailed to you upon registration.
Make sure your audio and video are enabled.
This program will run between 15-30 minutes.