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Milford looks to ban future tobacco, vape and smoke shops from opening up
MILFORD, Conn. — Milford Mayor Anthony Giannattasio has constructed a proposal in collaboration with the director of health to stop new smoke, vape and tobacco stores from opening in the city. It comes after Giannattasio said it’s one of the top concerns residents have come to him with.
Connecticut’s agriculture industry can receive new one-on-one support
HARTFORD, Conn. — New one-on-one business technical assistance and grant coaching is available to Connecticut’s agriculture industry, according to a release Friday from the state’s Department of Agriculture. The assistance will benefit producers, food businesses and nonprofits sourcing farm products grown in-state. CT DoAg said it is...
Be aware of potential scams stemming from global IT outage
HARTFORD, Conn. — As a global IT outage affects industries across the world on Friday, the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection advises residents to be aware of scams that may take advantage of the hype around it. In a release, DCP Commissioner Bryan Cafferelli said that scammers follow the...
Stop & Shop recalls breaded chicken cutlets for undeclared ingredients
HARTFORD, Conn. — Stop & Shop is recalling multiple varieties of its store-brand chicken cutlets due to some ingredients not being mentioned on the label. The grocery chain recalled Wednesday its 2LB breaded chicken cutlets, UPC code 999990003659, and its 7 oz Italian breaded chicken cutlets, UPC code 022729900000.
‘We are sad and shaken’: Hair salon responds after SUV drove into business
BROOKFIELD, Conn. — An SUV driver is in the hospital Thursday after driving into ‘Elevate’ hair salon, according to firefighters in Brookfield. Their conditions are unknown. At 2:35 p.m., Brookfield Volunteer Fire Company and EMS were called to the scene on Old Route 7 and Laurel Hill...
CrowdStrike outage affects agencies, businesses, airlines in Connecticut
CONNECTICUT, USA — A major technology outage affecting computers across the world is having an impact in Connecticut as well. The outage impacts Windows-based systems using CrowdStrike, a global cyber security company. CrowdStrike CEO George Kurtz posted on social media platform X that the company was "actively working with customers impacted by a defect found in a single content update for Windows hosts." Mac and Linux users are unaffected.
Assault suspect arrested after swimming in Thames River to escape New London police
NEW LONDON, Conn. — A man suspected of assault was arrested Thursday after entering the Thames River to escape New London police, according to the city’s police department. Richard Kaczmarczyk, 59, of New London, is facing charges of interfering with police, assault in the third degree, failure to...
Torrington officials increase patrols as number of dogs left in hot cars spikes
TORRINGTON, Conn. — An increase in the number of dogs being left in hot cars is concerning dog lovers and city officials in Torrington alike. “How [are] you going to do that? Imagine you sitting in that car,” said dog owner, Edward Seger of Torrington. During the recent...
The trucks stop here: Downtown Hartford hosts Riverfront Food Truck Festival
HARTFORD, Conn. — Riverfront Recapture brings the Riverfront Food Truck Festival to the banks of the Connecticut River and Downtown Hartford every year. After days of summer swelter that had most of the state sweating it out, a break in the weather means this year’s food truck festival will be on a roll.
New Haven man’s 1993 sexual assault and burglary convictions are vacated
ROCKY HILL, Conn. — Two 1993 burglary and sexual assault convictions of a New Haven man have been vacated by New Haven Judicial District State’s Attorney John Doyle, Jr. The state’s Department of Criminal Justice announced the decision to vacate the two convictions of Charles William Coleman, 65, in a release on Thursday.
Residents concerned about 6 million gallons of sewage flowing through the Connecticut River
CONNECTICUT, USA — More than 6 million gallons of sewage is flowing through the Connecticut River on its way into Long Island Sound as a result of a sewage discharge incident that started in Massachusetts. Now, Connecticut residents are wondering if it poses a regional public health risk. The...
West Nile Virus detected in more mosquitoes: State researchers
NEW HAVEN, Conn. — The number of mosquitoes tested positive for West Nile virus in Connecticut this season has increased, the State Mosquito Management Program said. The Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station said 27 WNV-infected mosquitoes have been found in eight towns so far this summer: Bridgeport, Darien, Greenwich, New Canaan, New Haven, Norwalk, Stamford and Wethersfield.
‘I think it’s time to bow out:’ West Hartford restaurant will close in August
WEST HARTFORD, Conn. — The Corner Pug announced Thursday it will be closing its doors on Aug. 17. Restaurant owner Ted Vetter, 75, said in a Facebook post, “Since the pandemic our business plan has changed. Prices have skyrocketed, from chicken wings to insurance coverage and dramatic labor costs.”
Crews recover bodies of 2 missing swimmers at Candlewood Lake: DEEP
DANBURY, Conn. — After several days of searching, officials recovered the two missing swimmers at Candlewood Lake in Danbury Thursday afternoon. The two swimmers, 26-year-old and 38-year-old men from Danbury, went missing Monday night after they jumped off a boat and did not return, according to officials. Search, K-9,...
South Windsor Swim & Tennis Club broken into and vandalized
SOUTH WINDSOR, Conn. — The South Windsor Swim & Tennis Club is asking the public for help finding who vandalized its clubhouse Sunday night. According to the club’s Facebook page, people broke in through the side gate and then gained access to the clubhouse. The people who broke...
3,300 jobs added in Conn., unemployment rate drops: Officials
WETHERSFIELD, Conn. — Connecticut’s Department of Labor (CTDOL) announced Thursday the unemployment rate dropped below 4% in June, its lowest since August 2023. Thousands of jobs were also added statewide. In May, the unemployment rate was at 4.3%, and it dropped 0.4% to become 3.9% in June, the...
Eats and music happening all over Connecticut this weekend
HARTFORD, Conn. — Not sure how you want to spend your weekend? There are plenty of weekend happenings. Read below to check out events happening Friday, July 19 through Sunday, July 21. Between food, music, performing arts and other unique events, there's something for everyone!. Food. When: July 18-20,...
Abandoned dog recovering after being hit by car on Route 44 in Canton: Animal Control
CANTON, Conn — A dog that appeared to be abandoned is recovering after being hit by a car earlier this week in Canton. Now, the local animal control is looking for the owners. The 1-year-old male terrier mix was found in the woods near the intersection of Route 44...
Juvenile hit by vehicle near Connecticut, Massachusetts line: Suffield police
SUFFIELD, Conn. — A young person is recovering after they were hit by a vehicle Wednesday night, police said. Suffield police got several 911 calls reporting the crash around 9:15 p.m. The crash happened on Mapleton Avenue (Route 159), just south of the border with Massachusetts and Six Flags New England Amusement Park.
U.S. News & World Report names Saint Francis Hospital one of the country's best regional hospitals
HARTFORD, Conn. — U.S. News & World Report has named Saint Francis Hospital among its best regional hospitals for 2024-2025, according to a release from the facility on Wednesday. It is the 12th consecutive year that the hospital in Hartford has earned a spot on the list created by...
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