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Trader Joe's Recalling Basil Due To Salmonella Outbreak Trader Joe's Recalling Basil Due To Salmonella Outbreak
Trader Joe's Recalling Basil Due To Salmonella Outbreak Trader Joe's is recalling Infinite Herbs-brand organic basil that was sold across the country in 2.5-ounce clamshell packaging due to concerns of Salmonella contamination. This week, the supermarket giant issued an alert cautioning shoppers in 29 states, as well as Washington, DC, not to consume the product as the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) investigates a reported outbreak of Salmonella. Trader Joes is recalling Infinite Herbs Organic Basil FDA According to the FDA, "Trader Joe’s has already voluntarily removed all Infinite Herbs-brand organic basil packed in 2.5-oz clamshell pa…
Launch Of 3 NASA Rockets Could Be Visible During Total Solar Eclipse Launch Of 3 NASA Rockets Could Be Visible During Total Solar Eclipse
Launch Of 3 NASA Rockets Could Be Visible During Total Solar Eclipse What a day for outer space. NASA will be launching three sounding rockets during the total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024, to study how Earth’s upper atmosphere is affected when sunlight momentarily dims over a portion of the planet. And they are expected to be visible for between 10 and 40 seconds along the East Coast. The Atmospheric Perturbations around Eclipse Path (APEP) sounding rockets will launch from NASA’s Wallops Flight Facility in Virginia to study the disturbances in the ionosphere created when the Moon eclipses the Sun.  The sounding rockets will launch at three differe…
FDA Recalls Westport Oysters After Norovirus Outbreak FDA Recalls Westport Oysters After Norovirus Outbreak
FDA Recalls Westport Oysters After Norovirus Outbreak The US Food and Drug Administration has recalled oysters grown and harvested in Connecticut following an outbreak of norovirus. In a notice on Thursday, March 14, the FDA said the outbreak was caused by oysters sold by Norwalk-based Norm Bloom and Son harvested in February. Although the FDA did not give many how many people were sickened, they did reveal the contaminated batch was associated with an outbreak in Minnesota. In the notice, the FDA warned consumers that the oysters were also sold to restaurants and retailers throughout Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Maine, Maryl…
Blockbuster Hurricane Season Could Be Coming: 'Serious, Growing Concerns,' Says Forecaster Blockbuster Hurricane Season Could Be Coming: 'Serious, Growing Concerns,' Says Forecaster
Blockbuster Hurricane Season Could Be Coming: 'Serious, Growing Concerns,' Says Forecaster The return of La Niña and historically warm water across the Atlantic Ocean have some forecasters sounding the alarm about what could be a super-charged 2024 hurricane season. Those two factors will set the groundwork for a potentially blockbuster season, and there are already “serious and growing concerns," AccuWeather Chief Meteorologist Jonathan Porter said. The season runs from Saturday, June 1 through Saturday, Nov. 30.  La Niña typically leads to more tropical storms and hurricanes in the Atlantic due to reduced wind shear, or disruptive winds high in the atmosphere. "The …
TGI Fridays Closing CT Locale, 30 Total Eateries Across Northeast TGI Fridays Closing CT Locale, 30 Total Eateries Across Northeast
TGI Fridays Closing CT Locale, 30 Total Eateries Across Northeast TGI Fridays is closing nearly 30 "underperforming" locations across the northeast and will sell eight restaurants to the chain's former CEO, the chain said in a news release. The 27 closures include restaurants in Connecticut, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and Virginia. In total, 36 TGI Fridays locations are shutting down nationwide. The company says about 1,000 employees, which represent more than 80% of those impacted, will be offered transfer opportunities. "As we continue along our path of transformation to revitalize the Fridays brand and …
$1 Million Powerball Ticket Sold In Fairfield County $1 Million Powerball Ticket Sold In Fairfield County
$1 Million Powerball Ticket Sold In Fairfield County One lucky Connecticut Powerball player is walking away with $1 million bucks on a second-place ticket.  The $1 million ticket was sold in Fairfield County at the Camaro Mini Market in Monroe, said the Connecticut Lottery. The winning numbers for the Powerball drawing were 12, 21, 42, 44, 49 and the red Powerball was 1.  The Power Play multiplier was 3X. No word yet on who the winner is. There were four $1 million Powerball winners across the country, including in California, Florida, and Maryland.  Each player matched all five white balls but did not have the red Powerbal…
$20K Fur Store Heist: Trio On Run After Incident In Stamford $20K Fur Store Heist: Trio On Run After Incident In Stamford
$20K Fur Store Heist: Trio On Run After Incident In Stamford Three men are on the run after allegedly ripping off a Fairfield County fur store for more than $20,000 in goods. The incident took place in Stamford around 4:30 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 27 at Engle's Fur at 115 Bedford St. According to Stamford Police, the three men entered the store and walked out with the furs, fleeing in an awaiting Ford pickup truck with misused Florida plates IBB434. Anyone who has information or who knows the identities of the men is urged to contact Sgt. Damien Rosa of BCI Property Crimes at 203-977-5828.
Devastating East Coast Storm Leaves 5 Dead, Including 3 In New England, 2 Missing Devastating East Coast Storm Leaves 5 Dead, Including 3 In New England, 2 Missing
Devastating East Coast Storm Leaves 5 Dead, Including 3 In New England, 2 Missing Five people were killed and two others went missing during the powerful storm with torrential rain and damaging winds pummeled the Northeast. In upstate New York, 76-year-old MaryAnn Hyland died when her Chevrolet SUV became submerged in floodwaters in the village of Catskill in Greene County late Monday morning, Dec. 18, according to this Daily Voice report. Hyland was a resident of the hamlet of Leeds in Greene County. In Hanover, Massachusetts, about 25 miles south of Boston, 89-year-old Robert Horky was killed after a tree fell on a small travel trailer he was in at around 9:45 a.m…
3 More Charged In CT Catalytic Converter Trafficking Ring Ran Out Of Recycling Warehouse: Feds 3 More Charged In CT Catalytic Converter Trafficking Ring Ran Out Of Recycling Warehouse: Feds
3 More Charged In CT Catalytic Converter Trafficking Ring Ran Out Of Recycling Warehouse: Feds Three Connecticut men have been charged in connection with a catalytic converter trafficking ring that has already resulted in the arrests of five other people, federal officials announced.  The indictment of the three men was announced on Wednesday, Nov. 29 by the US Attorney's Office for the District of Connecticut. The three defendants are identified as:  Yanquee Rodriguez, age 27, of West Hartford, also known as "Yankster Rodriguez"; Mervin Figueroa, age 26, of New Haven; Michael Almodovar, age 30, of New Haven, also known as "Eme ElColorado".  Additionally, 29-year-old&…
Forecasters Eyeing Potential Tropical System As End Of Hurricane Season Nears Forecasters Eyeing Potential Tropical System As End Of Hurricane Season Nears
Forecasters Eyeing Potential Tropical System As End Of Hurricane Season Nears With just one week remaining in the 2023 hurricane system, forecasters are monitoring a system that could form in the Atlantic. It's located in the central subtropical Atlantic. "This system could become a subtropical or tropical storm late this week or over the weekend," the National Hurricane Center said in a statement issued early Thanksgiving morning, Thursday, Nov. 23.  No matter what happens with the system, the 2023 hurricane season, which began on Thursday, June 1, and ends on Thursday, Nov. 30, will have a higher number of named storms compared to the historica…
This Is CT's Favorite Thanksgiving Dish: Report This Is CT's Favorite Thanksgiving Dish: Report
This Is CT's Favorite Thanksgiving Dish: Report A new report based on the most-searched side dishes has revealed each state’s preferred dish. Pass the mashed potatoes. Online recruitment company Zippia released its report on the most popular Thanksgiving side dishes in every state on Thursday, Nov. 9. The company used Google Trends to observe which of 20 chosen classic Thanksgiving sides each state searched the most during the month of November 2022. While some states (think Rhode Island, North Dakota, and Missouri) had some non-typical favorites such as glazed carrots, fruit salad, and charcuterie trays, Connecticut’s favorite sid…
These Zip Codes In Northeast Among Top 10 Most Expensive In US, New Report Says These Zip Codes In Northeast Among Top 10 Most Expensive In US, New Report Says
These Zip Codes In Northeast Among Top 10 Most Expensive In US, New Report Says Four zip codes in the Northeast rank in the Top 20 for most expensive in the United States, according to a brand-new report. The findings by RealtyHop were determined by real estate listings so far this year. The majority of the wealthiest Americans live in California and New York. The two New York zip codes making the Top 10 are both in the Hamptons on Long Island: No. 3 Sagaponack (11962) with a median home listing price of $5.9 million. No. 5 Water Mill (11976) where the median price in 2023 is $4,950,000. Area code 10013, the SoHo section in Manhattan, ranks 20th with a med…
CT Man Charged With Taking Photos Of Child In Disney Bathroom, Police Say CT Man Charged With Taking Photos Of Child In Disney Bathroom, Police Say
CT Man Charged With Taking Photos Of Child In Disney Bathroom, Police Say A Connecticut man has been accused of voyeurism for allegedly taking photos and video of a 10-year-old boy at Disney World in Florida while in a bathroom. Clayton Snider, age 22, of New Haven, was taken into custody by the Orange County Sheriff's Office in Orlando, Florida on Friday, Oct. 6, according to an arrest affidavit.  The affidavit said deputies responded to Disney's Grand Floridian Resort and Spa in reference to an allegation of voyeurism.  Upon arrival, deputies met with the boy and his father before interviewing Snider and finding that he used an iPhone 13 to secr…
Pair Of Potential New Tropical Systems Brewing In Atlantic: Here's Latest Pair Of Potential New Tropical Systems Brewing In Atlantic: Here's Latest
Pair Of Potential New Tropical Systems Brewing In Atlantic: Here's Latest A pair of potential new tropical systems with the potential for development are being monitored by forecasters. The first, off the coast of Florida, is far west of Tropical Storm Philippe, which is now near the eastern Caribbean. (See the first image above.) "Even if a named storm does not form, tropical moisture from the region could continue to fuel downpours and thunderstorms in part of the Southeast in the coming days," according to AccuWeather.com. "The weather setup will also lead to coastal hazards all along the Eastern Seaboard, regardless of whether an organized system develops." …
Storm System Will Bring Drenching Downpours, Strong Wind Gusts: Here's Timing Storm System Will Bring Drenching Downpours, Strong Wind Gusts: Here's Timing
Storm System Will Bring Drenching Downpours, Strong Wind Gusts: Here's Timing A storm system on track for the first day of fall will be packed with heavy rain and wind gusts between 30 and 40 miles per hour in parts of the region, according to the National Weather Service. The system, which will arrive Saturday morning, Sept. 23, and continue well into the evening,  will stem from a tropical area of low pressure off the Florida peninsula. "The storm is likely to bring gusty winds and rounds of heavy rain to much of the East Coast," AccuWeather Senior Meteorologist Tyler Roys said. Wind gusts are expected to be highest along the coast. It will be most…
Storm System Will Move Through As Fall Arrives After Stretch Of Dry Days Storm System Will Move Through As Fall Arrives After Stretch Of Dry Days
Storm System Will Move Through As Fall Arrives After Stretch Of Dry Days A days-long stretch of dry, comfortable days will be followed by the arrival of a storm system just as the start of fall arrives. The system will stem from an area of low pressure off the Florida peninsula. "Stalled fronts along the southeastern coast of the United States are one way a 'homebrew' tropical system can form," said AccuWeather Chief On-Air Meteorologist Bernie Rayno. It will be mostly sunny Wednesday, Sept. 20, Thursday, Sept. 21, and Friday, Sept. 22 with high temperatures in the low 70s each afternoon, and overnight lows in the mid-50s, according to the National Weathe…
Hurricane Lee Growing Larger Before Expected Northward Turn: Latest Projected Landfall Timing Hurricane Lee Growing Larger Before Expected Northward Turn: Latest Projected Landfall Timing
Hurricane Lee Growing Larger Before Expected Northward Turn: Latest Projected Landfall Timing Hurricane Lee is growing in size before it is expected to take a sharp northerly turn by midweek. Click here for a new, updated story: Hurricane Lee Track Shift Poses Increased Threat For Northeast, Possible New England Landfall As of around 11 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 12, Lee is located about 550 miles south of Bermuda with 115 mile-per-hour winds. A Category 3 storm on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale, it's moving northwest at 6 miles per hour, the National Hurricane Center said. Hurricane-force winds now extend 90 miles from Lee’s center, an increase from the weekend. Some slowing…
'Exceptionally Dangerous Weather Event': Lee Becomes Powerful Hurricane, May Hit Cat 5 In Days 'Exceptionally Dangerous Weather Event': Lee Becomes Powerful Hurricane, May Hit Cat 5 In Days
'Exceptionally Dangerous Weather Event': Lee Becomes Powerful Hurricane, May Hit Cat 5 In Days Tropical Storm Lee has strengthened to a hurricane earlier than expected with its current path taking it toward the Atlantic Coast, possibly reaching Category 5 status. Lee, located in the Central Atlantic, is now packed with 110 mile-per-hour winds, making it a Category 2 hurricane, according to the National Hurricane Center. "A more significant threat from Hurricane Lee to the US East Coast could unfold during the middle or end of next week if the storm turns toward the coast," according to AccuWeather.com. Lee is expected to continue strengthening over the next couple of days, beco…
Tropical Storm Lee Expected To Become Major Hurricane In Days, But Uncertainty Surrounds Track Tropical Storm Lee Expected To Become Major Hurricane In Days, But Uncertainty Surrounds Track
Tropical Storm Lee Expected To Become Major Hurricane In Days, But Uncertainty Surrounds Track Newly named tropical storm Lee is expected to become a major hurricane in days as forecasters are awaiting new models that will shed light on its eventual track. Lee, now located in the Central Atlantic, is headed on a northwestern path. Lee is forecast to become a major hurricane by early Saturday, Sept. 9, the National Hurricane Center said on Wednesday, Sept. 6, noting that swells are likely to cause life-threatening surf and rip currents across portions of the Lesser Antilles late this week.   "Residents along the US East Coast from Florida to Maine and Atlantic Canada should…
Update: Newly Named Tropical Storm Lee Threatens East Coast As Potential Major Hurricane Update: Newly Named Tropical Storm Lee Threatens East Coast As Potential Major Hurricane
Update: Newly Named Tropical Storm Lee Threatens East Coast As Potential Major Hurricane A newly named tropical storm that is expected to become a major hurricane by this weekend will threaten the East Coast next week, forecasters are now saying. Tropical Depression 13 turned Tropical Storm Lee, now located in the Central Atlantic, is headed on a northwestern path, the National Hurricane Center said. "Residents along the US East Coast from Florida to Maine and Atlantic Canada should closely monitor the situation," according to AccuWeather.com. Depending on the path it takes, the expected time frame for potential impacts to the United States and Atlantic Canada is from Wed…
New Tropical Storm Forms In Atlantic With 2 Other Areas Being Monitored New Tropical Storm Forms In Atlantic With 2 Other Areas Being Monitored
New Tropical Storm Forms In Atlantic With 2 Other Areas Being Monitored As two powerful systems -- Idalia and Franklin -- trek north, a new tropical storm has just formed in the Atlantic.Depression  8 was upgraded to Tropical Storm Jose just before daybreak on Thursday, Aug. 31 and the National Hurricane Center is monitoring two other disturbances. Jose is about 775 miles east-southeast of Bermuda. It's shown in red in the center of the image above with the two other disturbances marked with Xs.  With maximum sustained winds of 40 miles per hour, Jose is moving north at 5 mph. The disturbance located just west of Cape Verde has the bes…
Idalia Makes Landfall As Category 3 Hurricane: Latest Projected Path, Timing Idalia Makes Landfall As Category 3 Hurricane: Latest Projected Path, Timing
Idalia Makes Landfall As Category 3 Hurricane: Latest Projected Path, Timing Idalia has made landfall on Florida's northwest coast as a Category 3 hurricane. The massive storm's center came ashore at Keaton Beach in Florida’s Big Bend region (where the panhandle transitions to the peninsula) at about 7:45 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 30 with wind gusts of around 120 miles per hour. Idalia formed late Saturday afternoon, Aug. 26 as a tropical depression before being upgraded on Sunday, Aug. 27 to a tropical storm and to a Category 1 hurricane in the early hours of Tuesday morning, Aug. 29. "Catastrophic storm surge and damaging winds are ongoing," the National Hu…
Idalia Strengthens To Hurricane, With 120 MPH Winds Expected: Latest Projected Path, Timing Idalia Strengthens To Hurricane, With 120 MPH Winds Expected: Latest Projected Path, Timing
Idalia Strengthens To Hurricane, With 120 MPH Winds Expected: Latest Projected Path, Timing Idalia has strengthened to become the third hurricane of the 2023 Atlantic season with its projected path taking it up the East Coast. Idalia formed late Saturday afternoon, Aug. 26 as a tropical depression before being upgraded on Sunday, Aug. 27 to a tropical storm and to a Category 1 hurricane in the early hours of Tuesday morning, Aug. 29. It's expected to make landfall along North Florida's Big Bend region (where the panhandle transitions to the peninsula) on Wednesday morning, Aug. 30 as a Category 3 hurricane with winds predicted to be around 120 miles per hour. Heavy rain and …
Tropical Storm Idalia Expected To Become Major Hurricane: Latest Projected Path, Timing Tropical Storm Idalia Expected To Become Major Hurricane: Latest Projected Path, Timing
Tropical Storm Idalia Expected To Become Major Hurricane: Latest Projected Path, Timing A newly named tropical storm is expected to become a hurricane with its projected path taking it up the East Coast. New update - Idalia Strengthens To Hurricane, With 120 MPH Winds Expected: Latest Projected Path, Timing Idalia formed late Saturday afternoon, Aug. 26 as a tropical depression before being upgraded on Sunday, Aug. 27, according to the National Hurricane Center. It's expected to become a Category 1 and then Cat 2 hurricane as it reaches the Gulf of Mexico on Monday, Aug. 28 before expected landfall north of Tampa, Florida on Wednesday, Aug. 30. Forecasters sa…
Tropical System Expected To Become Hurricane Heads Toward East Coast: Here's Projected Path Tropical System Expected To Become Hurricane Heads Toward East Coast: Here's Projected Path
Tropical System Expected To Become Hurricane Heads Toward East Coast: Here's Projected Path A new tropical system has just been identified that has the potential to become a hurricane with its projected path taking it up the East Coast. Brand-new update - Idalia Strengthens To Hurricane, With 120 MPH Winds Expected: Latest Projected Path, Timing Tropical Depression 10 formed late Saturday afternoon, Aug. 26, according to the National Hurricane Center. It is expected to strengthen the next couple of days and become a hurricane over the eastern Gulf of Mexico, bringing a potential dangerous storm surge, heavy rainfall, and strong winds to parts of the west coast of Florida …
Shelton Man Threatens To Kill GOP Presidential Hopeful Ron DeSantis, Police Say Shelton Man Threatens To Kill GOP Presidential Hopeful Ron DeSantis, Police Say
Shelton Man Threatens To Kill GOP Presidential Hopeful Ron DeSantis, Police Say A Fairfield County man was arrested for allegedly threatening to kill Florida Gov. and GOP Presidential hopeful Ron DeSantis with a gun. Brendan Hughes, age 22, of Shelton, was arrested on Friday, July 14, said Lt. Robert Kozlowsky of the Shelton Police. Hughes was charged with threatening and held on a $1,000 bond, Kozlowsky said. The arrest stems from a call Shelton Police received from Florida law enforcement regarding an online threat made to Florida Governor Ron DeSantis on Twitter.  The threat stated, “I'm going to kill Ron Desantis with a gun.” This is a developing …
Fourth NY Child Dies Following Horrific I-95 Crash, Family Says Fourth NY Child Dies Following Horrific I-95 Crash, Family Says
Fourth NY Child Dies Following Horrific I-95 Crash, Family Says A fourth child from a New York family involved in a horrific crash has died. The family of Christian Rojas Redondo has announced that he succumbed to injuries following a triple-fatal crash that happened on Saturday, July 1. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, the Bay Shore victims were traveling near Jacksonville, Florida on a stretch of I-95. Earlier Report: Triple-Fatal Crash: 2 Children, Teen From Bay Shore ID'd As Victims Near Florida-Georgia Border At approximately 7:40 a.m., a car and SUV crashed when one slowed or stopped in the center lane of a bridge connecting Florida …
Out-Of-State Tax Preparer Set Up Shop In Connecticut To File False Returns Out-Of-State Tax Preparer Set Up Shop In Connecticut To File False Returns
Out-Of-State Tax Preparer Set Up Shop In Connecticut To File False Returns A Florida tax preparer who flew to Connecticut every year to work on people's federal returns will spend next year's tax season behind bars, authorities said on Tuesday, May 30.  Keyante Paul, age 34, was sentenced to 12 months in federal prison after she pleaded guilty in February to aiding and assisting in the preparation of a false income tax return, the US Attorney for Connecticut said. Paul ran Keys Tax Services and would set up shop in the New London County town of Norwich each year to prepare tax returns for clients that included false "adjustments," which reduced what the …
50,000-Plus Bottles Of Popular Brand Of Buffalo Wing Sauce Recalled 50,000-Plus Bottles Of Popular Brand Of Buffalo Wing Sauce Recalled
50,000-Plus Bottles Of Popular Brand Of Buffalo Wing Sauce Recalled A recall has been issued for a popular brand of buffalo wing sauce due to an undeclared ingredient. T.W. Garner Food Company is voluntarily recalling 50,688 12-ounce bottles of Texas Pete Buffalo Wing Sauce because some of the bottles may contain Texas Pete® Extra Mild Wing Sauce which contains soy, according to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to soy run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they consume this product, the FDA noted The product can be identified as a 12 oz. glass bottle with…
Eye Drops Tainted With Bacteria Now Linked To 4 Deaths, Dozens Of Infections, CDC Says Eye Drops Tainted With Bacteria Now Linked To 4 Deaths, Dozens Of Infections, CDC Says
Eye Drops Tainted With Bacteria Now Linked To 4 Deaths, Dozens Of Infections, CDC Says The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says four deaths and dozens of infections have now been linked to eye drops tainted with bacteria. Patients who have used EzriCare or Delsam Pharma’s artificial tears and Delsam Pharma artificial ointment and who have signs or symptoms of an eye infection should seek medical care immediately, the CDC said.  A total of 81 patients have been identified in 18 states as of Monday, May 15. At this time, there is no recommendation for testing of those who have used those products and who are not experiencing any signs or symptoms of infec…
Former CT Teacher Dies At 69: Made Life 'Easygoing, Silly' For Friends, Family Former CT Teacher Dies At 69: Made Life 'Easygoing, Silly' For Friends, Family
Former CT Teacher Dies At 69: Made Life 'Easygoing, Silly' For Friends, Family A beloved Westchester County native who taught chemistry at a high school in Connecticut and made learning fun for his students is being remembered for his light-hearted nature.  Richard Linden, who grew up in the city of Rye and who taught in Tolland County at RHAM High School in Hebron, died on Sunday, April 16 at the age of 69, according to his obituary.  Born in 1953, Linden went on to graduate from Cornell University with a Bachelor's Degree in Biology and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Chicago.  After working as a hospital administrator for …