New Update: Massive Winter Storm Affecting 25 States Headed To East Coast, Here's Latest New Update: Massive Winter Storm Affecting 25 States Headed To East Coast, Here's Latest
New Update: Massive Winter Storm Affecting 25 States Headed To East Coast, Here's Latest A major winter storm affecting 100 million Americans in 25 states will hit the East Coast just in time to potentially create slick conditions for commuters in parts of the Northeast. The sprawling system, which has dumped up to 2 feet of snow in the Rockies, will arrive in the region late Wednesday afternoon, Feb. 19 before heading north, the National Weather Service says. "The timing of the snow in parts of the Interstate 95 corridor on Wednesday afternoon may be particularly challenging," said AccuWeather Senior Meteorologist Courtney Travis. "Snow arriving in the afternoon in places such…
Starving Animals, Dead Decaying Dog Found In CT Home: Police Starving Animals, Dead Decaying Dog Found In CT Home: Police
Starving Animals, Dead Decaying Dog Found In CT Home: Police A Connecticut man is facing multiple animal cruelty charges after police found malnourished pets and the decaying remains of a dog inside his home, according to an arrest warrant affidavit. Tyler Grimes, 40, of Goshen, was arrested following a welfare check at his home. When officers arrived, they noted the property was in severe disrepair, with overgrown landscaping and ajar doors. A strong odor of decay prompted them to enter, where they discovered unsanitary and unsafe living conditions. Authorities found Grimes’ dog, Gonzo, suffering from severe malnourishment, chronic infections, …
CT Sushi Spot Lands On Yelp's 2025 Top 100 Restaurants List CT Sushi Spot Lands On Yelp's 2025 Top 100 Restaurants List
CT Sushi Spot Lands On Yelp's 2025 Top 100 Restaurants List Several restaurants in the Northeast are among the best 100 places to eat in the US, according to a new list. Yelp has released its 2025 Top 100 Places to Eat list, spotlighting everything from food trucks and fast-casual gems to fine dining standouts. The list was created from restaurant reviews, ratings, and activity, then further curated by community managers and Yelp's "trend expert." Peruvian Cuisine In Dutch Country Chellas Arepa Kitchen in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, was ranked No. 5 in the nation, standing out for its Peruvian-inspired arepas stuffed with options li…
Woman Punched Dog 36 Times On Security Camera In CT Parking Lot: Police Woman Punched Dog 36 Times On Security Camera In CT Parking Lot: Police
Woman Punched Dog 36 Times On Security Camera In CT Parking Lot: Police Police in West Haven, Connecticut, arrested a New York woman after surveillance footage allegedly showed her punching a dog 36 times outside a local business on Valentine’s Day, authorities said. Sherin Monachan, 28, of Merrick, New York, was taken into custody after officers reviewed security footage from a West Haven business that reported suspected animal cruelty, police said. Investigators said the video showed Monachan sitting in her car with a dog in the front seat between 9:40 a.m. and 9:50 a.m. While parked, she was allegedly seen punching the dog repeatedly—approximately 36 times—i…
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CT Mom, 2-Year-Old Stabbed To Death ID'd, Father Charged In Brutal Slaying CT Mom, 2-Year-Old Stabbed To Death ID'd, Father Charged In Brutal Slaying
CT Mom, 2-Year-Old Stabbed To Death ID'd, Father Charged In Brutal Slaying Days after a 19-year-old mom and a 2-year-old boy were found brutally slain inside their Connecticut home, the child's father was arrested and charged with their murders, police said. Jevon Tyrese Fletcher, 26, of New Haven, was charged with two counts of murder, two counts of murder with exceptional circumstances, and risk of injury, West Haven police said Tuesday, Feb. 18. He was being held on a $3 million bond.  Original Report: Teen, 2-Year-Old Stabbed To Death In West Haven Apartment Investigators identified the victims as Fletcher's 19-year-old girlfriend, Hailey Miller, and t…
Hundreds Of FAA Staffers Cut By Trump Administration Amid String Of Plane Crashes Hundreds Of FAA Staffers Cut By Trump Administration Amid String Of Plane Crashes
Hundreds Of FAA Staffers Cut By Trump Administration Amid String Of Plane Crashes The Trump administration has fired hundreds of Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) employees, including safety engineers and technicians, despite four fatal aviation accidents since Inauguration Day—a move some warn could compromise air travel safety. On Friday, Feb. 14, several hundred FAA workers received termination notices, as reported by the Professional Aviation Safety Specialists (PASS) union.  “We are troubled and disappointed by the administration’s decision to fire FAA probationary employees PASS represents without cause nor based on performance or conduct,” said PASS natio…
Drunk Driver Clocked At 128 MPH On I-95 Rushing To Get To CT Nightclub: Police Drunk Driver Clocked At 128 MPH On I-95 Rushing To Get To CT Nightclub: Police
Drunk Driver Clocked At 128 MPH On I-95 Rushing To Get To CT Nightclub: Police A New Jersey man who was speeding at more than twice the posted limit on I-95 while allegedly drunk over the weekend was in a hurry to pick up a friend from a nightclub, he told police. Venugopal Puppala, 25, of Newark, was pulled over after being clocked at 128 MPH in a 55 MPH zone near exit 43 in West Haven early Saturday, Feb. 15, Connecticut State Police said. Puppala told troopers he was driving at 120 MPH to pick up a friend from a nightclub in New Haven, according to police. Officers said he smelled strongly of alcohol and had bloodshot, watery eyes. He took a field sobriety test an…
Nonstop Flights To Caribbean's 'Nature Island' Begin At NYC-Area Airport Nonstop Flights To Caribbean's 'Nature Island' Begin At NYC-Area Airport
Nonstop Flights To Caribbean's 'Nature Island' Begin At Nyc-area Airport A Caribbean nation is celebrating the beginning of commercial flights from the island to the greater New York City area. The first United Airlines flight from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Dominica landed on Saturday, Feb. 15. The plane arrived at Douglas-Charles Airport (DOM), marking the start of weekly Saturday service between New Jersey and the country in the Lesser Antilles. Flights on a Boeing 737-700 depart Newark at 9:10 a.m. EST and arrive in Dominica at 2:39 p.m. AST. The return leg takes off at 3:45 p.m. AST, landing back in Newark at…
Coca-Cola Launches Prebiotic Soda, First Step Into Booming Gut Health-Focused Industry Coca-Cola Launches Prebiotic Soda, First Step Into Booming Gut Health-Focused Industry
Coca-Cola Launches Prebiotic Soda, First Step Into Booming Gut Health-Focused Industry Coca-Cola is entering the fast-growing prebiotic soda market for the first time with fruit drinks promising gut-health benefits. The Coca-Cola Company announced the launch of Simply Pop in a news release on Tuesday, Feb. 18. The prebiotic sodas are the latest product from Simply Beverages, a brand owned by Coca-Cola. Simply Pop will be sold in 12-ounce slim cans with five flavors: strawberry, pineapple mango, fruit punch, lime, and citrus punch. Each can will contain six grams of prebiotic fiber for gut health, plus vitamin C and zinc for immune support. The drinks with …
Westport's Martha Stewart Opening CT Restaurant Inspired By Country Farmhouse, Family Recipes Westport's Martha Stewart Opening CT Restaurant Inspired By Country Farmhouse, Family Recipes
Westport's Martha Stewart Opening CT Restaurant Inspired By Country Farmhouse, Family Recipes Home and lifestyle entrepreneur Martha Stewart is preparing to open her newest restaurant at Foxwoods Resort Casino. The Bedford by Martha Stewart at Foxwoods Resort Casino in Ledyard is expected to open in the fall. The restaurant in the Grand Pequot Tower will be her second location for The Bedford, joining one at the Paris Las Vegas Hotel & Casino that opened in 2022. The concept is inspired by Stewart's 1925 country farmhouse in Bedford, New York. "We have worked so hard to perfect this beautiful and inviting space, as well as curate a delicious variety of my most favored food…
Police ID 20-Year-Old Killed When Car Crashes Into Bridge Abutment, Injuring 2 Others Police ID 20-Year-Old Killed When Car Crashes Into Bridge Abutment, Injuring 2 Others
Police ID 20-Year-Old Killed When Car Crashes Into Bridge Abutment, Injuring 2 Others Police in Connecticut have identified the 20-year-old man who was killed early Valentine's Day when his car crashed into a bridge abutment.  Jose Leonel Garcia Garcia, of Meriden, died of his injuries after his 2007 Honda Accord collided with the bridge on South Colony Road around 1:45 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 14, Meriden Police said.  Paramedics rushed him to an area hospital, but doctors were unable to save his life. His two passengers were also injured in the crash, but police did not provide updates on their condition.  Police said Jose Leonel Garcia Garcia's family is …
Car Vs Pedestrian Crash Sends CT Woman To Hospital With Serious Injuries Car Vs Pedestrian Crash Sends CT Woman To Hospital With Serious Injuries
Car Vs Pedestrian Crash Sends CT Woman To Hospital With Serious Injuries A 32-year-old woman remains hospitalized in Connecticut a day after a car hit her as she was walking along a road, authorities said. The woman was struck around 9:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 17, on West Street near Jude Lane in Southington, police said. She was walking in the southbound lane in front of the Metro Gas Station at the time of the crash. Paramedics rushed the woman to an area hospital with severe head and leg injuries, Southington police said. She was listed in serious condition. The driver did not stop but continued home and later contacted police, officials said. They are cooperati…
Southwest Airlines Laying Off 15% Of Workforce In 'Unprecedented' Corporate Overhaul Southwest Airlines Laying Off 15% Of Workforce In 'Unprecedented' Corporate Overhaul
Southwest Airlines Laying Off 15% Of Workforce In 'Unprecedented' Corporate Overhaul Southwest Airlines is cutting 1,750 jobs as part of a restructuring plan to streamline operations and reduce corporate costs. Southwest announced the layoffs for about 15 percent of the airline's corporate workforce in a news release on Monday, Feb. 17. The job cuts, which will be finalized by mid-2025, primarily affect corporate leadership and support roles. Eleven senior leadership positions, including vice presidents and directors, are also being eliminated. "This decision is unprecedented in our 53-year history, and change requires that we make difficult decisions," said…
Don't Fall For It: Scammers Impersonating IRS With Texts About $1.4K Rebate Don't Fall For It: Scammers Impersonating IRS With Texts About $1.4K Rebate
Don't Fall For It: Scammers Impersonating IRS With Texts About $1.4K Rebate A new scam is making the rounds, with fraudsters posing as Internal Revenue Service (IRS) agents and sending text messages promising a substantial rebate.  The trap is a phishing attempt designed to steal your personal and financial information. What’s Happening? The fraudulent messages claim recipients are eligible for a $1,400 stimulus check, directing them to click on a fake link to “claim” their payment.  How The Scam Works You receive a text message appearing to be from the IRS, stating that you’re owed an Economic Impact Payment and must provide personal information …
Details Released In Cult Leader Arrest For Parent's, Border Agent’s Murders Details Released In Cult Leader Arrest For Parent's, Border Agent’s Murders
Details Released In Cult Leader Arrest For Parent's, Border Agent’s Murders A bizarre twist has emerged in the murders of a Pennsylvania couple and the killing of a U.S. Border Patrol agent in Vermont, as suspects with ties to a cult-like group have been arrested. Michelle Jacqueline Zajko, 32, of Media, Pennsylvania, Jack Amadeus LaSota, 34, of Berkeley, California, and Daniel Arthur Blank, 26, of Sacramento, California, were arrested in Allegany County, Maryland, according to the Maryland State Police in a statement released on Monday, Feb. 17. The trio was taken into custody in the 10,000 block of Piney Mountain Road in Frostburg, Maryland at around 2:30 p.m. on…
Winning Numbers For Monday, Feb. 17 Powerball Drawing With Estimated $183M Jackpot Winning Numbers For Monday, Feb. 17 Powerball Drawing With Estimated $183M Jackpot
Winning Numbers For Monday, Feb. 17 Powerball Drawing With Estimated $183M Jackpot The winning numbers have been announced for the Monday, Feb. 17 Powerball drawing. The estimated jackpot is $183 million with a $84.5 million cash option with no winner coming forward. If no winner claims the top prize, the jackpot will continue to roll until the next drawing at 10:59 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 19. The winning numbers for Monday's drawing were 04-44-47-52-57 with a Powerball of 09 and the Power Play was 4X. Lottery players have a 1 in 292,201,338 chance of winning a Powerball jackpot by matching all five balls plus the Powerball, according to officials. P…
New Midweek Storm Update: Here Are Latest Snowfall Projections As System Heads East New Midweek Storm Update: Here Are Latest Snowfall Projections As System Heads East
New Midweek Storm Update: Here Are Latest Snowfall Projections As System Heads East Brand-new snowfall projections have been released for a major winter storm that is heading toward the East Coast. Click here for a new, updated story - Here's Timing, Latest Snowfall Predictions For Major New Winter Storm It's expected to arrive in the Northeast late Wednesday afternoon, Feb. 19, moving up from the south before winding down around midday on Thursday, Feb. 20, according to the National Weather Service. Snowfall Projections Areas in the darkest shade of blue in the first image above from AccuWeather could see more than a foot of accumulation, according to the l…
Update: 19 Injured After Delta Plane Traveling From US Flips In Toronto Crash Update: 19 Injured After Delta Plane Traveling From US Flips In Toronto Crash
Update: 19 Injured After Delta Plane Traveling From US Flips In Toronto Crash This story has been updated. A Delta Air Lines plane with 80 aboard that departed from the US ended up upside down after crashing at Toronto's Pearson International Airport, injuring 19 people, according to reports. The incident happened just before 3 p.m. Monday, Feb. 18. The flight had taken off a short time earlier from Minneapolis. Videos posted on social media showed passengers being freed from the plane after the incident on the snow-covered ground. The plane reportedly lost its wings after the crash. "Emergency teams are responding," Pearson Airport said on social media. "All…
Cat Abandoned In CT Snow Bank Dies; Authorities Searching For Owner Cat Abandoned In CT Snow Bank Dies; Authorities Searching For Owner
Cat Abandoned In CT Snow Bank Dies; Authorities Searching For Owner Animal control authorities in Connecticut are asking the public for information about the owners of a cat found abandoned in a carrier and left to die in the snow over the weekend. A couple spotted the cat carrier on Evansville Avenue in Meriden around 11 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 15, authorities said. They were horrified to find a cat inside and called animal control for help. Meriden Animal Control officers rushed the cat to a local veterinarian's office, where she was given emergency IVs, antibiotics, and heat treatment. Sadly, it was too late. She died overnight. Rescuers named her Lizzy.…
Rail Service Resumes After Train Hits Tree In Wilton Rail Service Resumes After Train Hits Tree In Wilton
Rail Service Resumes After Train Hits Tree In Wilton Two Metro-North trains were temporarily taken offline on Monday, Feb. 17, after striking trees.  The first was reported just after 7:30 a.m. in Wilton, Metro-North said in a social media post. None of the 70 people on board were injured, and rail authorities moved all passengers to buses to complete their trips. Service has since returned to normal. Several hours later, it happened again in New York.  A northbound Harlem Line train hit a tree near Hawthorne hours after the first tree strike.  Harlem Line service is suspended between North White Plains and Hawthorne…
‘Survivor’ Holding Casting Call At CT's Mohegan Sun: Do You Have What It Takes? ‘Survivor’ Holding Casting Call At CT's Mohegan Sun: Do You Have What It Takes?
‘Survivor’ Holding Casting Call At CT's Mohegan Sun: Do You Have What It Takes? Reality TV hopefuls will get their shot at island glory when the producers of the popular series “Survivor” roll into Mohegan Sun for an open casting call next month. Contestants who think they can outwit, outplay, and outlast the competition will have a chance to prove it in front of the show's producers at the Shops at Mohegan Sun on March 13 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. in The Shops Concourse at the hotel and casino.  Anyone who dreams of braving the elements, forging alliances, and competing for the $1 million prize must be at least 18 years old and a legal resident of the United States. …
CT Police ID 67-Year-Old Man Found Dead Inside Burning Car CT Police ID 67-Year-Old Man Found Dead Inside Burning Car
CT Police ID 67-Year-Old Man Found Dead Inside Burning Car Police have identified the 67-year-old man who was found dead inside a burning vehicle over the weekend.  Roger Dailey, of Middletown, was located inside the vehicle at Riverport Park in Cromwell on Sunday, Feb. 16, police said.  Multiple people called 911 to report the blaze off River Road. Firefighters didn't find Dailey's body until they had put out the blaze, Cromwell police said.  It's unclear what sparked the blaze. The Office of Chief Medical Examiner has ruled the death accidental. 
New Area Code Coming To NY Metro Area: Here's When, Where New Area Code Coming To NY Metro Area: Here's When, Where
New Area Code Coming To NY Metro Area: Here's When, Where Residents and businesses in parts of New York City will soon need to adapt to a new area code.  The New York State Public Service Commission has announced the introduction of area code 465 to the existing regions served by 347, 718, 917, and 929.  This change affects the Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens, Staten Island, and the Marble Hill section of Manhattan. “With increased telephone usage, we must accommodate the growing demand for phone numbers,” said Commission Chair Rory M. Christian. “The new area code will ensure that there are enough phone numbers available for New York…
CT Among Best States For Grocery Affordability Based On Income, New Study Says CT Among Best States For Grocery Affordability Based On Income, New Study Says
CT Among Best States For Grocery Affordability Based On Income, New Study Says Inflation and soaring grocery prices are squeezing US households at the beginning of 2025, but a new study says Northeast families are spending less of their income on food than other parts of the country. A study from WalletHub called States Where People Spend the Most & Least on Groceries was released on Thursday, Feb. 13. Despite higher food costs, residents in many Northeast and mid-Atlantic states spend a smaller share of their incomes on groceries compared to others. WalletHub said the cost of groceries has surged more than 25 percent since 2019, straining household…
Cast Your Vote Now: Too Early For 2028 Presidential Race Picks? Not According To Oddsmakers Cast Your Vote Now: Too Early For 2028 Presidential Race Picks? Not According To Oddsmakers
Cast Your Vote Now: Too Early For 2028 Presidential Race Picks? Not According To Oddsmakers For most Americans, the 2024 presidential election just wrapped up, but for bookmakers, the 2028 race is already heating up.  While political insiders might say it’s too soon to speculate, oddsmakers are busy crunching numbers — and their latest predictions suggest a competitive field with some familiar names. According to Star Sports, Vice President JD Vance currently leads the betting market with 11/4 odds (26.7 percent), making him the early Republican favorite. Meanwhile, Donald Trump Jr.’s odds of winning the presidency in 2028 have improved significantly in recent months. Once c…
Seal On The Lam: Slippery Suspect Gives CT Cops The Flipper Seal On The Lam: Slippery Suspect Gives CT Cops The Flipper
Seal On The Lam: Slippery Suspect Gives CT Cops The Flipper Police served as part-time marine biologists on Sunday, Feb. 16, when a seal popped out of the ocean and strolled around New Haven.  New Haven officers were called to the Long Wharf section, where they found the slippery bandit waddling around on the pavement of Chapel and East streets.  Police called the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection who made sure the animal wasn't hurt and got the medical attention it required.  New Haven police were so smitten with the adorable creature that they dubbed it the department's "newest addition." Meet t…
(UPDATE) Teen, 2-Year-Old Found Stabbed To Death Inside CT Home Following Harrowing 911 Call (UPDATE) Teen, 2-Year-Old Found Stabbed To Death Inside CT Home Following Harrowing 911 Call
(Update) Teen, 2-Year-Old Found Stabbed To Death Inside CT Home Following Harrowing 911 Call Update: West Haven police arrested a 26-year-old man and charged him with the brutal stabbing of his 19-year-old girlfriend, Hailey Miller, and their 2-year-old son. Click here for more information.  Original: A scuffle overheard by neighbors led police to a horrific discovery earlier this weekend: the bodies of a teenage woman and a 2-year-old son boy who'd been violently stabbed to death, authorities said.  Police received a 911 call just before 9 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 15, to reports of a woman screaming in the apartment above them at 430 Melroy Road in West Haven, officia…
57-Year-Old Rushed To ICU After Stamford Hit-Run Crash 57-Year-Old Rushed To ICU After Stamford Hit-Run Crash
57-Year-Old Rushed To ICU After Stamford Hit-Run Crash A 57-year-old Stamford man is in critical condition after being struck by an SUV on West Main Street, with police closing in on the suspected hit-and-run driver who fled the scene. The crash happened around 7 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 16, when a westbound 2008 Lexus SUV hit the pedestrian in the 400 block of West Main Street, police said. The victim suffered life-threatening injuries and was rushed to Stamford Hospital, where he was admitted to the ICU. The driver fled, but investigators identified the vehicle and tracked down a possible suspect, according to Stamford police. Officers questioned a…
First Snowfall Predictions Released For New Storm Headed To Northeast First Snowfall Predictions Released For New Storm Headed To Northeast
First Snowfall Predictions Released For New Storm Headed To Northeast The first snowfall projections have been released for a new winter storm on track to hit the Northeast in the middle of the week.  Click here for a new, updated story - New Snowfall Projections For Midweek Storm: Here's Latest As System Moves East The system is expected to move from south to north starting late Wednesday afternoon, Feb. 19, according to the National Weather Service. Precipitation is predicted to continue at times until around midday on Thursday, Feb. 20. In the first image above from AccuWeather, areas in the darkest shade of blue are expected to see betwe…
Amputated Fingertips, Severe Injuries From Coolers Spark Massive Recall: CPSC Amputated Fingertips, Severe Injuries From Coolers Spark Massive Recall: CPSC
Amputated Fingertips, Severe Injuries From Coolers Spark Massive Recall: Cpsc Igloo is recalling more than one million rolling coolers after reports of severe fingertip injuries, including amputations. Igloo Products Corp. issued the recall for about 1,060,000 of its 90-quart Flip & Tow rolling coolers, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Thursday, Feb. 13. A dangerous defect in the tow handle can pinch users' fingertips, posing risks of crushing injuries. The CPSC said Igloo has received 12 reports of injuries, including fingertip amputations, bone fractures, and lacerations. The recall also includes about 47,000 coolers sold …