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Wrong-way driver on I-90 charged with DWI
A Connecticut man was charged with driving while intoxicated after he was driving wrong way on I-90. State Police said troopers stopped a vehicle driven by Edilson Joviana Pereira, 35, of West Hartford, after they observed it going west in the eastbound lanes just before 1 a.m. on Aug. 18.
HKHS Student Completes Connecticut Fire Academy Course
(August 22, 2024) — Congratulations to Haddam Volunteer Fire Company Junior Division member and Haddam-Killingworth High School student Will Stolen! Will recently completed the Connecticut Fire Academy’s Introduction to the Fire Service (ITTFS) Advanced Skills and Concepts (ASAC) session held from August 11, 2024 to August 17, 2024.
Make Way For 3 More Preschools
New Haven’s daycare “desert” is about to grow a bit more green, in the form of three new or expanded group child care centers in Fair Haven and Edgewood. The Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) heard those three proposals last Tuesday night during its latest monthly meeting, which was held online via Zoom and in person on the second floor of City Hall.
Elm City Market To Leave 360 State
(Updated) A downtown grocery store that has anchored a luxury apartment complex at Chapel and State streets for more than a decade will be closing up shop this fall — with plans to move two blocks down the road to a mixed-use development currently on the rise at the former Coliseum site.
Simsbury slips past Avon golfers in season-opening match
AVON, August 22, 2024 – Caleb Calitri had one birdie and eight pars as he shot an even-par 36 to lead the Simsbury High boys golf team to a three-stroke season opening win over Avon, 155-158, at Blue Fox Run on Thursday. Elijah LaTour shot a 39 for Simsbury...
Community organizations, businesses donate food and essentials to New Britain families
NEW BRITAIN, Conn. — A collaboration between community organizations and their business partners resulted in the distribution of food and essentials to nearly 400 New Britain families on Wednesday. According to a release from Price Rite Marketplace, the supermarket retailer teamed up with the hunger-fighting charity Feed the Children,...
Man Holed Up With Weapons Triggers Large Police Response At Montauk Home, Train Delays
The incident happened in Montauk, at a residence on Edgemere Road, on Friday morning, Aug. 23. East Hampton Police said they were contacted at around 11:45 a.m. by Suffolk County DASH, a response team of licensed professionals who help individuals feeling overwhelmed by substance use, mental illness or other life stressors.
Oxford daycare submerged in five feet of water determined to rebuild
OXFORD, Conn. (WFSB) - The damage from Sunday’s rain storm has been devastating, but not enough to crush people’s spirits. Small businesses along the Little River were badly flooded, including a daycare. Creative Starts Learning Center was submerged in 5 feet of water. “Never in my life have...
The Apple Place prepares for fall season under new ownership
EAST LONGMEADOW, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - A beloved family-owned orchard in East Longmeadow now operating under new ownership. We stopped by ahead of a pretty busy time of the year, to see how things are coming along. The Apple Place in East Longmeadow has been doing just fine after new owners...
LIRR service restored between Amagansett and Montauk after earlier police activity
Long Island Rail Road service may be impacted for some Friday evening commuters due to earlier police activity.The MTA says service was temporarily suspended between Amagansett and Montauk, because of police activity near the Montauk train station.There's no word yet what that police activity was, but full train service has been restored with 25-35 minute delays on the Montauk branch.You can check the MTA website and TrainTime app for the latest updates.This is breaking news. This story will be updated as more information becomes available.----------* More Long Island news* Send us a news tip* Download the abc7NY app for breaking news alerts * Follow us on YouTube Submit a tip or story idea to Eyewitness NewsHave a breaking news tip or an idea for a story we should cover? Send it to Eyewitness News using the form below. If attaching a video or photo, terms of use apply.
Naugatuck neighborhood continues clean up of flood damage
Piles of belongings cover Cherry Street in Naugatuck after Sunday’s devastating floods. Residents of 12 homes are picking up the pieces of what’s left of their neighborhood. “It is a lot at once. And it's like you do one thing and then ten more things get added,” said...
First responders supporting each other after Oxford floods
OXFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — Connecticut first responders opened up on Friday about their physical and mental health following last weekend’s flash flooding. “Long days, long nights, no sleep,” Oxford Assistant Fire Chief Daniel Gramigna said. “I think last night was the first night that I was able to sleep a full night.” The Oxford Volunteer […]
Rand Luxury Presents Annual Car Show
Bradford Rand and Andrew Levitt of RAND LUXURY had their annual Hamptons Concours, an event held at the private Bridgehampton estate of hosts Ken and Maria Fishel. The gathering showcased over $100 million worth of rare Ferraris and Porsches. The event’s proceeds benefited the Southampton Animal Shelter Foundation (SASF).
Southbury farmers work to rebuild farms damaged in flood
SOUTHBURY, Conn. — The life of a farmer takes a lot of determination and grit. Long hours are spent caring for the animals and the land. Long hours, determination and grit are exactly what these farmers in Southbury are going to need after Sunday's storm destroyed parts of their property.
Thief Makes Off with $8,000 in Ink Cartridges from Bridgehampton Office Supply Store, Cops Say
Suffolk County Crime Stoppers and Southampton Town Police Department detectives are seeking the public’s help to identify and locate the man who stole merchandise from a Bridgehampton store. A man stole ink cartridges, valued at $8,000, from Staples, located at 2044 Montauk Highway, on May 24. Suffolk County Crime...
Residents being asked to limit usage after flooding damages drinking water infrastructure
NEWTOWN, Conn. — The Connecticut communities hit hardest by flooding are not only dealing with damage but also water restrictions. The towns of Bethel, Oxford, Beacon Falls, Seymour and Newtown are being asked to conserve. The root of the problem are damaged wellfields in Oxford and Newtown. The issue...
Waterbury community gets students ready for school year
Hundreds of students in Waterbury got ready for the upcoming school year, which begins Monday, August 26. Waterbury Youth Services hosted their 27th annual Back to School Rally at Fulton Park to give students what they need before they head back to class. It started at noon, but families started...
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