Want to understand why Connecticut’s tax burden remains among the highest in the country? Look at The Red Line . Greenwich resident Red Jahncke’s latest insights reveal how state finances are being swallowed by union contracts and political appointee wages that crowd out essential programs. According to the 2026 data, the average CT state employee salary has officially topped $100,000—the second-highest in the nation . Governor Lamont just submitted new contracts awarding another four years...

In its latest budget proposal for Fiscal Year 2027 , the Trump Administration has intensified its efforts to eliminate the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program, specifically naming Greenwich and Waterford, Connecticut , as examples of "wasteful" spending. Does the Gold Coast Need Handouts? The 92-page White House document argues that the program has morphed from a tool for rural credit into a "pork-barrel" fund for affluent areas. By highlighting Greenwich—the crown jewel of...

On April 14, 2026, Republican gubernatorial candidate Betsy McCaughey filed a federal lawsuit against New York Governor Kathy Hochul, accusing her of driving up electric rates by blocking cheap natural gas from entering Connecticut. McCaughey is suing as a consumer and ratepayer, alleging New York unconstitutionally blocked the Constitution Pipeline from Pennsylvania by withholding water quality permits. Citing data from FERC Chair Laura Swett, the lawsuit claims the absence of the pipeline...

The long, turbulent saga of Samuel Klein is finally reaching its final chapter. As first reported by Chris Fountain’s For What It’s Worth , the estate at 143 Pecksland Road has been re-listed. Originally purchased by Klein in 1997 for $6.35 million, the property is now being offered for $6.7 million under foreclosure conditions—a quiet end for a home tied to a multi-million dollar federal fraud case. Rise and Fall Samuel Klein was once a titan in the New York and Connecticut real estate...

The quiet streets of Byram have recently been disrupted by frequent police activity at a single address: 60 West Church Street . A look at the police blotter suggests these aren't just random calls, but a focused effort to dismantle a local narcotics hub. Timeline of Incidents February 6: Police responded to a "verbal altercation" at the home. Morgan F. Eaton (33) was arrested after officers found cocaine and drug paraphernalia. Story here . February 15: Officers returned to the same...