New Confirmations Bring Number Of Tornadoes In NY/CT During Storm To Six New Confirmations Bring Number Of Tornadoes In NY/CT During Storm To Six
New Confirmations Bring Number Of Tornadoes In NY/CT During Storm To Six A total of six tornadoes have now been confirmed in New York and Connecticut after the severe round of storms that moved quickly through the region from west to east on Saturday afternoon, Nov. 13. Three were on Long Island and the other three were in Connecticut. Five were rated as EF-0 twisters (the weakest of the six levels on the Enhanced Fujita Scale), due to its wind speed. One was rated as an EF-1 tornado. For a detailed rundown on each tornado, click on the links below. Nassau County EF-0: Woodmere-Hempstead-Uniondale-Levittown Suffolk County EF-0: East Islip Suffolk County …
Here's How Many Are Still Without Power After Severe Storms Rip Through Connecticut Here's How Many Are Still Without Power After Severe Storms Rip Through Connecticut
Here's How Many Are Still Without Power After Severe Storms Rip Through Connecticut More than 1,000 customers are without power in Connecticut after severe storms brought heavy rain and strong wind to the region. The storm moved through the area on Saturday, Nov. 13, knocking down power lines and trees in the state.  Earlier report - Reports Of Possible Tornadoes Under Investigation In Connecticut According to a report from Eversource at about 10:45 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 14, there were 1,505 customers without power in Connecticut. The area with the largest number of customers affected was Hartford, with 243 customers affected, according to Eversource. Canton al…
Nor'easter: Storm Knocks Out Power In Connecticut Nor'easter: Storm Knocks Out Power In Connecticut
Nor'easter: Storm Knocks Out Power In Connecticut Hundreds in Connecticut are still without power as a Nor’easter rolls through the region dropping upwards of six inches of rain and wind gusts approaching 60 mph. With the worst of the storm yet to hit, 1,789 of Eversource’s 1,287,274 customers in Connecticut were reporting outages as of 10:15 a.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 26. The bulk of the outages were being reported in: Madison: 730; Killingworth: 254; Guilford: 177; Marlborough: 121; New London: 85; Deep River: 72; Washington: 67; Harwinton: 62; East Lyme: 59; Montville: 27; Branford: 25; Stonington: 21; Stamford: 15; Westport: 13; Danbury:…
Woman Dies In CT Apartment Fire Woman Dies In CT Apartment Fire
Woman Dies In CT Apartment Fire A woman was killed during a fire at an apartment building that started in a third-floor unit in Connecticut. The blaze began around 8:20 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 14, at the complex located at 95 Kaye Vue Plaza, in Hamden. First arriving firefighters encountered heavy fire coming from a third-floor window, according to Hamden Fire Chief Gary Merwede. Firefighters quickly advanced a hose line up the stairwell to the third-floor apartment where they encountered heavy fire and smoke conditions, Merwede said. Crews performed a search of the apartment and other units as other firefighters were ext…
Man Wins Big In CT State Lottery Man Wins Big In CT State Lottery
Man Wins Big In CT State Lottery A Westchester man is feeling lucky after he was a big winner playing the Connecticut Lottery. Yonkers resident Fadi Alrashdan cashed in a $25,000 "PLAY4 NIGHT" CT Lottery ticket on Wednesday, Sept. 8 that was sold at Cumberland Farm on Boston Post Road in Old Saybrook in Middlesex County. According to CT Lottery, “when a winning scratch ticket is validated through a Lottery Retailer's terminal, the remaining number of unclaimed prizes for that prize level is automatically updated reflecting one less prize. Until the individual or group presents their winning ticket for claim at CT Lottery H…
Winning $825,000 Lottery Ticket Sold At CT Convenience Store Winning $825,000 Lottery Ticket Sold At CT Convenience Store
Winning $825,000 Lottery Ticket Sold At CT Convenience Store A lucky area resident cashed in a winning $825,000 lotto ticket that was sold at a Connecticut convenience store. On Thursday, Sept. 9, in New Haven County, an East Haven resident cashed in a "$1,000,000 Emeralds" scratcher that was sold at Krauszer's Food Store on Campbell Avenue in West Haven. Related story - 'I Was In Shock': Connecticut Man Wins $100,000 Lottery Prize According to CT Lottery, “when a winning scratch ticket is validated through a Lottery Retailer's terminal, the remaining number of unclaimed prizes for that prize level is automatically updated reflecting one less p…
Ida: Here's How Many CT Residents Remain Without Power Ida: Here's How Many CT Residents Remain Without Power
Ida: Here's How Many CT Residents Remain Without Power Two full days after Tropical Storm Ida ripped through the East Coast, hundreds in Connecticut remain without power as utility crews work around the clock to make repairs. As of late Friday afternoon, Sept. 3, 783 of Eversource’s 1.28 million customers were still reporting outages, while United Illuminating was reporting five active outages impacting 42 customers. United Illuminating was reporting 29 customers out in Bridgeport, with eight in East Haven, three in Hamden, and two in Woodbridge. Outages on Friday, Sept. 3, according to Eversource: Greenwich: 491; Danbury: 114; Southb…
COVID-19: Lamont Escorted Out As Anti-Maskers Heckle Speakers At Cheshire Back-To-School Forum COVID-19: Lamont Escorted Out As Anti-Maskers Heckle Speakers At Cheshire Back-To-School Forum
Covid-19: Lamont Escorted Out As Anti-Maskers Heckle Speakers At Cheshire Back-To-School Forum Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont had to be escorted to his car following an educational roundtable by security after being heckled by fervent anti-mask protesters in New Haven County. A group of approximately a dozen sign-wielding parents yelled at Lamont during the roundtable in Cheshire, which was open to the public to discuss how to safely have students and staff return to the classroom for the new school year. Earlier this month, Lamont announced that schools in Connecticut will have mask mandates for at least the beginning of the fall. Original story - COVID-19: CT Schools To Have Mask Ma…
CT Man Follows Suspected Car Thieves, Gets Shot At, Police Say CT Man Follows Suspected Car Thieves, Gets Shot At, Police Say
CT Man Follows Suspected Car Thieves, Gets Shot At, Police Say Police are warning residents not to follow suspected car thieves after a man was shot at in Connecticut. The incident took place in New Haven County around 1:40 a.m., Thursday, Aug. 5, when a Cheshire man reported he observed suspects in his neighborhood breaking into a car, said Cheshire Police. Shortly after, while driving around looking for the men, the victim located the suspect's vehicle traveling north on Maple Avenue. The victim continued following and eventually pulled up next to their vehicle and verbally confronted them, police said. As the vehicle pulled away from the victim, o…
One Hospitalized In I-84 Shooting, Suspect Armed, Dangerous One Hospitalized In I-84 Shooting, Suspect Armed, Dangerous
One Hospitalized In I-84 Shooting, Suspect Armed, Dangerous Police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating an "armed and dangerous" suspect following a shooting on I-84 in Connecticut that left one hospitalized. Connecticut State Police troopers were dispatched to the stretch of I-84 in New Haven County, in Cheshire near the Waterbury town line, at Exit 26 early on Friday, June 25, where there was a report of a shooting. One victim was transported to an area hospital following the shooting, police said, though the extent of the injuries was not known as of 10:30 a.m. on Friday morning. The investigation into the shooting is ongoing as …
CT Man Who Stabbed Himself When Confronted By Cops Was Wanted For Kidnapping CT Man Who Stabbed Himself When Confronted By Cops Was Wanted For Kidnapping
CT Man Who Stabbed Himself When Confronted By Cops Was Wanted For Kidnapping A Connecticut man who repeatedly stabbed himself in front of detectives was wanted by police for attempting to kidnap a Red Cross employee for stealing her belongings and running her over with her own car. David O’Brien, age 30, of Haddam, was captured by Hartford Police on Tuesday, Feb. 2, in connection with the event which took place in Farmington on Friday, Jan. 29, said Farmington Police Lieutenant Tim McKenzie. The 54-year-old victim from Cheshire was seriously injured when O’Brien, 30, and Lauren Murphy, 31, also of Haddam, tried to kidnap her in the Red Cross parking lot where she wo…
Popular CT Eatery Named Best For Hot Dogs In State Popular CT Eatery Named Best For Hot Dogs In State
Popular CT Eatery Named Best For Hot Dogs In State A popular restaurant was named the top dog for hot dogs in Connecticut in a new poll of some of New England’s most popular eateries. New England Today released a new report of the best hot dogs in every New England state, with Blackie’s in Cheshire earning the top spot in the Nutmeg State. Blackie’s, which has been a Connecticut staple for nearly a century since opening in 1928, was cited for it’s super-secret, renowned spicy pepper relish and brown mustard, which adorns the stand’s signature hotdog. 
“The famous Blackie’s relish is a secret family recipe,” according to its owners. “Many …