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Former Hollywood Mogul Tries to Wipe out $3M Debt to Mohegan Sun
A former Hollywood executive, who allegedly owes more than $2.7 million in unpaid markers to the Mohegan Sun Casino in Montville, Connecticut, is reportedly trying to get out of his gambling debt. The case involves Ron Meyer, the co-founder of Creative Arts Agency and Universal Studios chief operating officer between 1995 and 2013.
Adoption Day at the CT Humane Society places dozens of pets in fur-ever homes
NBC and Telemundo Connecticut are proud to celebrate the 10th annual Clear the Shelters campaign, which helps find loving homes for pets. On Saturday, our team was at participating shelters around the state, including the Connecticut Humane Society in Newington, as they held their annual Adoption Day. CHS staff says...
New CT restaurant focus is fine dining, ‘authentic’ food. Guest said it had ‘my taste buds dancing’
Rossetta Salmon has brought the flavorful food of her beloved island nation to Connecticut with a twist not often seen here: a fine dining setting. The tables are covered in white linen, a vase of fresh flowers on each table and silverware place settings. They have a bar with specialty cocktails. Guests get that Jamaican vibe with photographs of the island’s famous sites and eat to the sounds of old school classic Reggae. “I’ve watched Jamaican restaurants serve mainly grab and go,” Salmon said. “Nothing wrong with that, but I wanted a setting that was fine dining.”
Freebie Friday: Food truck festival and tax-free week
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — As tax-free week kicks off this weekend, a lot of families will be getting in their summer fun while prepping for back-to-school. We are stretching your dollar with where to find deals. The first one is this fun event for the family on Saturday:...
A CT restaurant with an unusual menu twist found it so popular they’re opening a second location
Forget about Taco Tuesdays. TJ’s Burritos in East Granby serves tacos all day, every day, for breakfast, lunch and dinner in addition to Mexican favorites such as burritos. It’s all part of a mixed-concept idea that has found success. The restaurant has a dedicated breakfast menu with staples such as avocado toast and breakfast sandwiches along with a standard drink menu of coffee, tea and ...
Authorities renew alcohol ban at seven recreation areas in CT
State environmental officials have renewed a temporary alcohol ban at more than a half-dozen boat launches and state forests where increased crowds and unruly behavior have been reported in recent years. The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection announced this week that the new bans would remain in effect through Nov. 10. The 90-day ban prohibits alcohol at the Beach ...
South Asian grocery store opens in East Hartford
EAST HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — A new grocery store opened in East Hartford on Friday, bringing food from South Asia. New York-based Apna Bazar Farmers Market offers thousands of products from India, Pakistan and Bangladesh. The 23,000 square foot space used to be a Big Y in the School Street Square plaza on Ellington Road. […]
Friends of late Newington girl Regan Martins set up pink lemonade stand in her honor
NEWINGTON, Conn. (WTNH) — Friends of 12-year-old Regan Martins, a girl from Newington who died unexpectedly last week, set up a pink lemonade stand on Thursday in her honor. The stand is outside of the Newington firehouse on Richard Street, and the proceeds will go to Regan’s family. Pink was Regan’s favorite color, and the […]
Podcast: Catching up with Gayle King
I met Gayle King 32 years ago when I first moved from Michigan to Connecticut in August of 1992 to start my new job at WFSB. Gayle was super friendly and helpful and three years later we were co-anchors!. Gayle has gone on to great success since leaving Constitution Plaza...
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