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NY weather update: Flood advisory anticipated to expire at 1 a.m.
The advisory was for Westchester County. "The Flood Advisory will expire at 1 a.m. early this morning for portions of southern Connecticut, including the following area, Fairfield and southeast New York, including the following area, Westchester. The heavy rain has ended. Urban and small stream flooding is no longer expected to pose a threat. Please continue to heed remaining road closures," according to the National Weather Service.
Tri-state school systems among the best in nation, study finds. Here's how they rank
A quality school system is at the forefront for any parent when it comes to their children's future, particularly when many consider that academic resources can pave the way for future success. With this in mind, WalletHub looked into the states with the best and worst school systems for 2024.
People in Business: July 22, 2024
Hampden County Sheriff Nicholas Cocchi announces the promotion of several correctional supervisors, including six sergeants and one lieutenant. Alex Tsagaris was promoted from sergeant to lieutenant. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. By using this site,...
Three dangerous bear incidents have people on high alert
CHESHIRE, CT (WFSB) - We keep spotting them in our trash cans, bird feeders and dumpsters. Bears continue moving closer to humans. But now it’s on another level, destroying a car and even biting someone. A woman named Margie was bit in a Cheshire neighborhood over the weekend. She...
Plantsville veteran gets free bathroom renovation
PLANTSVILLE, Conn. (WTNH) — A $24,000 project has made a Plantsville veteran’s home more accessible. Frank Russo, who was in the Marines, has muscular dystrophy and underwent a heart transplant. Because his MS was not service-related, he was denied VA funds for home modifications. That’s why Homes for Veterans and Shoreline Veterans teamed up to […]
Masuk Class President Ariq Rahman goes to Washington
Ariq Rahman, a rising senior and class president at Masuk High School, recently won an election to serve as Connecticut’s lieutenant governor and, rather than resting on his laurels, the ambitious young politician traveled to Washington, D.C., where he is now seeking to expand his influence at the federal level.
Atty. Gen. Tong sues SunRun, Bright Planet and Elevate for ‘deceptive, unlawful solar panel sales tactics’
HARTFORD, Conn. — Connecticut Attorney General William Tong announced a lawsuit on Friday against SunRun Inc., SunRun Installation Services, Bright Planet Solar, Inc., Elevate Solar Solutions LLC and salespeople Dakota Grumet and Sierra Howes. In a release, Tong accuses the companies and individuals named in the lawsuit of deceptive,...
Connecticut Children’s announces $2 million funding opportunity to reduce violence
HARTFORD, Conn. — Connecticut Children’s announced a funding opportunity on Thursday that will split $2 million among local agencies looking to facilitate community violence intervention and prevention efforts. According to a release, Connecticut Children’s Injury Prevention Center is excited to announce a Request for Proposals for community-based agencies...
Connecticut takes steps to unlock $139 million in federal funding for broadband
HARTFORD, Conn. — The state of Connecticut has its eyes set on unlocking approximately $139 million in federal funding that would give more residents the opportunity to subscribe to high-speed broadband. In a release on Thursday, Gov. Ned Lamont and Commissioner Katie Dykes, of the state’s Department of Energy...
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