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Funding trickles into Naugatuck Valley, some wait to see what they're eligible for
Resources continue to trickle into the Naugatuck Valley following devastating flooding just over a week ago. Many are still waiting to find out what will be covered if anything and where sources of money are. “Now that a week has passed, you can really see the delayed damage,” Kaitlyn Kimball...
NY weather: Prepare for dense fog in New York Tuesday morning
The National Weather Service issued a report at 6:06 a.m. on Tuesday for dense fog until 9 a.m. for Orange, Putnam, Rockland, Westchester and Suffolk counties. "Patchy dense fog has formed in different parts of the region early this morning. Visibilities will be reduced to a quarter mile or less within the patchy dense fog. The fog is expected to dissipate by 9 a.m. Motorists should be prepared for rapid changes in visibility and allow for extra spacing between vehicles. Use low beam headlights," says the weather service.
State Warns Against Storm-Related Price Gouging
State Attorney General Letitia James issued an alert Monday warning businesses against price gouging of essential items in Suffolk County after a federal emergency was declared because of the extensive storm last weekend that caused serious damage and flooding. New York’s price gouging statute bars Read More ...
Husband Pleads Guilty to Criminal Negligent Homicide, Wife to Reckless Endangerment After Two Sisters Die in a Fire at the Couple’s Rental Home
Suffolk County District Attorney Raymond A. Tierney today announced that Peter Miller, 56, pleaded guilty to two counts of Criminal Negligent Homicide, and Pamela Miller, 55, pleaded guilty to Reckless Endangerment in the Second Degree, as a result of a fatal fire that occurred at the Miller’s rental home, where sisters Lindsay Wiener, 19, and Jillian Wiener, 21, of Maryland, were vacationing with their family in 2022. Both sisters died in the fire.
Quarter-sized hail, severe T-storms Monday kick off hot and stormy week
If you appreciated last week’s taste of fall, there is good news: more autumn temperatures are on the way. Unfortunately, we have to get through another stretch of summery weather this week before the cooler temperatures arrive. So prepare for heat, humidity, and, of course, storms. Monday's storms will...
Disgruntled Gambler Shot 2 At Long Island Business, Jury Finds
A 27-year-old man could spend decades in prison for shooting two victims at a Long Island business.Alexander Castillo, of the Bronx, was found guilty of assault and related charges by a Suffolk County jury on Friday, Aug. 23.According to prosecutors, Castillo spent several hours playing pool at a P…
Two Suspects Caught on Camera Stealing Over $12,000 in Items from Port Jefferson Station Restaurant, Cops Say
Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police Sixth Squad detectives are seeking the public’s help to identify and locate two men who burglarized a shed at a Port Jefferson Station business in June. Two men broke into a shed at Caribbean Flavors, located at 407A Patchogue Road, and...
Police: Crooked Couple Makes Off with $500 Vacuum from Setauket Department Store
Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Suffolk County Police Sixth Precinct Crime Section officers are seeking the public’s help to identify and locate the man and woman who stole a vacuum from a Setauket store in July. A man and woman stole a Shark vacuum valued at $499 from Kohl’s,...
As more school districts consider cell phone restrictions, Waterbury rolls out new policy
More school leaders are considering restricting cell phones in the classroom. It comes after the state recently urged districts to come up with rules for the devices. Students in Waterbury are already joining the list of communities where access to cell phones is limited, and it seems to have been met with mixed reaction.
Proposal to burn medical waste at Bristol plant raising concerns from residents
BRISTOL, CT (WFSB) - A proposal to burn medical waste at a plant in Bristol is raising concern for some area residents. The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection issued a public notice in early July that after a public hearing, they will make a final decision as to whether or not this permit change will be approved.
In nine innings, River Rats fall in decisive game three in league finals
SOUTHINGTON, August 24, 2024 – Abi Polanco’s RBI single with one out in the ninth inning lifted the Southington Navigators to a 2-1 win in nine innings over the Collinsville River Rats in decisive game three of the Connecticut North Men’s Senior Baseball League championship game at Recreation Park.
Waterbury brothers sentenced to combined 25 years for gang activity
WATERBURY, Conn. (WTNH) — Two brothers in Waterbury were sentenced to a combined 25 years in prison for their participation in gang activity, according to the U.S. Attorney’s office. Ezra “Ezzy” Alves, 24, admitted that he and other members of the 960 gang participated in multiple drive-by shootings of rival gang members, as well as […]
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