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Popular CT Eateries Hatch Unique Chicken Sandwich Creation Available At 9 Locations Popular CT Eateries Hatch Unique Chicken Sandwich Creation Available At 9 Locations
Popular CT Eateries Hatch Unique Chicken Sandwich Creation Available At 9 Locations Call it a hen-semble worth shaking your tail feathers over. Two Connecticut food brands have teamed up to hatch a new chicken sandwich creation sure to get any carnivore’s mouth watering. New Haven-based Haven Hot Chicken and bakery Chabaso officially launched their Garlic Parm Sandwich on Monday, March 18. It is now or will soon be available for a limited time only at these nine Hot Chicken locations: Downtown New Haven (21 Whitney Ave.),  Orange (550 Boston Post Road),  Norwalk (596 Westport Ave.),  North Haven (146 Washington Ave.),  Storrs (1206 Storrs Road),&nbs…
Popular Hot Chicken Eatery Chain To Open Pair Of New CT Locations Popular Hot Chicken Eatery Chain To Open Pair Of New CT Locations
Popular Hot Chicken Eatery Chain To Open Pair Of New CT Locations Fans of crispy hot fried chicken will want to look out for two upcoming restaurants that will soon be opening up in Connecticut.  Haven Hot Chicken, a franchise known for its Nashville Hot Chicken that already has several locations in the state, will be opening two new locations in Fairfield and the New Haven County town of Oxford in Spring 2024.  The new restaurants, once open, will serve the chain's signature menu of crispy fried chicken in addition to vegetarian options. All menu items range in spice from "Country," or not spicy, to "Haven," or extremely spicy.  Both…
36 Nabbed For DUI During New Year's Weekend In Connecticut 36 Nabbed For DUI During New Year's Weekend In Connecticut
36 Nabbed For DUI During New Year's Weekend In Connecticut Three dozen people have been charged with driving under the influence in Connecticut during the New Year's weekend. From midnight Friday, Dec. 29 to 6 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 1, state police reported these statistics: Total calls for service – 3,426 Speeding violations – 107 Other moving violations (following too closely, failure to move over, etc.) - 259 Motorist assists – 119 DUI arrests – 36 Motor vehicle crashes – 222 Serious injury crash - 1 (in Oxford)
New Eatery Sets Opening Date For Second CT Location New Eatery Sets Opening Date For Second CT Location
New Eatery Sets Opening Date For Second CT Location A new fast-casual eatery in Stamford serving up Mexican-inspired dishes has set an opening date.  Bubbakoo's Burritos, located in Stamford at 800 E Main St., will open up for business on Wednesday, June 28, according to an announcement from the eatery's owners, Perry and Fenil Patel.  Earlier Report - New Eatery To Open Second CT Location In Stamford Visitors to the new Bubbakoo's location can expect a wide variety of classic Mexican-inspired menu offerings such as burritos, bowls, quesadillas, tacos, and nachos, in addition to more unique items like "chiwawas," a split-fried ball of rice…
New Eatery Opens Second CT Location New Eatery Opens Second CT Location
New Eatery Opens Second CT Location A fast-casual eatery is continuing its growth in Connecticut by soon opening a second location in Fairfield County.  Bubbakoo’s Burritos, located in Stamford at 800 E Main St., will open up for business in mid-June 2023, owners Perry and Fenil Patel announced.  The location will be the second Bubbakoo’s Burritos to open in Connecticut, joining the location in Orange at 116 Boston Post Rd.  Bubbakoo’s is known for serving up classic Mexican-inspired menu items such as burritos, bowls, quesadillas, tacos, and nachos. It also serves "chiwawas," a split-fried ball of rice and cheese.  Some u…
Man Threatened To 'Shoot Up Graduation' At CT School, Police Say Man Threatened To 'Shoot Up Graduation' At CT School, Police Say
Man Threatened To 'Shoot Up Graduation' At CT School, Police Say A man faces charges after threatening to harm students at a school in Fairfield County, police said.  Police first learned of the threats on Friday, Feb. 17 around 6 p.m., when two people told state troopers that a student at the Stratford School for Aviation had made the comments at the school, state police said. According to the two witnesses, a student identified as 21-year-old New Haven County resident Joseph Cyr, of Oxford, had allegedly said that he was going to "shoot up graduation" with a friend or coworker in December 2022.  Additionally, on Thursday, Feb. 16, a witness …
Beloved CT HS Teacher ID'd As Victim Of Fatal I-95 Crash Beloved CT HS Teacher ID'd As Victim Of Fatal I-95 Crash
Beloved CT HS Teacher ID'd As Victim Of Fatal I-95 Crash Updated story: High School In Fairfield County Has Delayed Opening After Teacher Dies In I-95 Crash A beloved Fairfield County teacher has been identified as the victim of a two-vehicle crash on I-95 in Connecticut. The crash happened in the New London County town of Old Lyme between Exits 70 and 71 near Whippoorwill Road at about 7:20 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 15, according to Connecticut State Police Police said a northbound 2019 Kia Stinger GT struck the rear of a 2003 Honda Accord EX that was stopped in the left lane for an unknown reason. The driver of the Honda, identifie…
Connecticut Man Dies In 2-Vehicle Crash On I-95 Connecticut Man Dies In 2-Vehicle Crash On I-95
Connecticut Man Dies In 2-Vehicle Crash On I-95 Updated story: Beloved Fairfield County HS Teacher ID'd As Victim Of Fatal I-95 Crash A 52-year-old man was killed and two other people were injured in a two-vehicle crash on I-95 in Connecticut. The crash happened in the New London County town of Old Lyme between Exits 70 and 71 near Whippoorwill Road at about 7:20 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 15, according to Connecticut State Police Police said a northbound 2019 Kia Stinger GT struck the rear of a 2003 Honda Accord EX that was stopped in the left lane for an unknown reason. The driver of the Honda, identified as Michael Sa…
State Police Investigating Untimely Death Of CT Man State Police Investigating Untimely Death Of CT Man
State Police Investigating Untimely Death Of CT Man State Police are investigating the untimely death of a Connecticut man. The incident took place in New Haven County in Oxford just before midnight on Monday, June 20. Officers from the Oxford Resident Trooper’s office and emergency services responded to 21 Pawnee Road for a man in cardiac arrest, said state police. Upon the arrival of first responders, the man was pronounced dead on the scene, state police said. The State Police Western District Major Crime Squad was requested to document the circumstances surrounding the death.  At this time, there is no threat to the public, polic…
COVID-19: CT Couple Pays $169K To Resolve Claims Of Relief Loan Fraud COVID-19: CT Couple Pays $169K To Resolve Claims Of Relief Loan Fraud
Covid-19: CT Couple Pays $169K To Resolve Claims Of Relief Loan Fraud A Connecticut couple paid nearly $170,000 to resolve allegations that they allegedly spent thousands in small business loans under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act, federal officials announced. New Haven County residents Janine and Gerard Carbonaro, of Oxford, agreed to pay 169,563.60 as part of an agreement for fraudulently misspending $109,000 in small business loans during the pandemic to purchase new property in Florida. US Attorney Leonard Boyle said that on April 7, 2020, Gerard Carbonaro applied for an Economic Injury Disaster Loan and Grant/Advance on be…
One Killed After Drunk Driver Crashes Into Truck On I-84, CT State Police Say One Killed After Drunk Driver Crashes Into Truck On I-84, CT State Police Say
One Killed After Drunk Driver Crashes Into Truck On I-84, CT State Police Say One person was killed after a man driving drunk slammed into a stopped truck on a stretch of I-84, according to Connecticut State Police. The three-vehicle crash happened in New Haven County at around 7:50 a.m. Friday, Mach 18 on the westbound side near Exit 16 in Southbury. At the time of the crash, state police say two trucks were pulled over, one with a flat tire, and the other a tow truck.   Troopers identified the driver of the vehicle at fault to be Hartford County resident Kyle St. Denis, age 44, of Collinsville, who was operating a Ram, state police said. A pass…
Fairfield County Man Seriously Injured In Crash, State Police Say Fairfield County Man Seriously Injured In Crash, State Police Say
Fairfield County Man Seriously Injured In Crash, State Police Say A Fairfield County man was seriously injured in a crash after he allegedly lost control of his vehicle, crossed the median, and hit two cars driving in the opposite direction. Connecticut State Police said the crash took place in New Haven County around 3:15 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 16 in Seymour. According to troopers, a Toyota Highlander, driven by an Oxford woman, and a Chevrolet Silverado, driven by a Beacon Falls man, were both headed north on Route 8 when a 26-year-old Stratford man, who was driving south in an Infiniti veered into the center median for “unknown reasons." After veering …
Connecticut DEEP Investigating After Illegal Shooting Of Red-Tailed Hawk Connecticut DEEP Investigating After Illegal Shooting Of Red-Tailed Hawk
Connecticut Deep Investigating After Illegal Shooting Of Red-Tailed Hawk The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) is seeking the public’s assistance as they look to track down suspects who illegally shot and abused a red-tailed hawk. In December, DEEP officers were alerted to the bird, who was located in New Haven County after being impaled by an arrow in the area of Thorson Road and North Mark Drive in Oxford late in December. Further investigation found that the hawk also had BBs and an air rifle pellet embedded on its body. Officials said that the bird was successfully captured and is being treated by a licensed wildlife reha…
CT State Police Announce Sites For Holiday DUI Checkpoints/Safety Tips CT State Police Announce Sites For Holiday DUI Checkpoints/Safety Tips
CT State Police Announce Sites For Holiday DUI Checkpoints/Safety Tips Connecticut State Police have a message for residents planning a holiday trip -- ditch distractions while driving, plan your trip, and never drink and drive. To help with all of the hustle and bustle, the department is offering tips on how to arrive at your safely, and where there will be DUI checkpoints. The tips include: Drive the speed limit. Keep a safe distance between your vehicle and the one in front of you. Ensure that all passengers are wearing seatbelts. Refrain from texting or using your phone. Never consume alcoholic beverages, marijuana products, or drugs, including medicatio…
CT Man Killed In ATV Crash While Riding With Brother, Friend CT Man Killed In ATV Crash While Riding With Brother, Friend
CT Man Killed In ATV Crash While Riding With Brother, Friend A Connecticut man died in an ATV accident while riding with his brother and a friend. New Haven County resident Sebastian Constantini, age 47, of Oxford, was killed around 4 p.m., Monday, Sept. 27, in Madrid, Maine, after losing control of his vehicle and crashing. Mark Latti, a spokesman with the Maine Warden Service, said Constantini was riding on the Interconnected Trail System, on a 2019 Suzuki King Quad ATV, and his brother and friend were on separate ATVs following him.  The three were returning to the Saddleback Inn in Rangeley, Maine, after a day of riding. Constant…
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…
New CT Henri Outage Update; Cleanup Going 'Swiftly,' Says Lamont During Tour Of Hard-Hit Areas New CT Henri Outage Update; Cleanup Going 'Swiftly,' Says Lamont During Tour Of Hard-Hit Areas
New CT Henri Outage Update; Cleanup Going 'Swiftly,' Says Lamont During Tour Of Hard-Hit Areas Utility crews in Connecticut have worked around the clock to restore power to thousands of area residents in the wake of the wrath of Tropical Storm Henri. As of 3:30 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 23, Eversource crews, with the help of thousands of utility workers from around the country, have restored power to more than 67,000 customers. “Toured Canterbury (in Windham County) to oversee the restoration of power and cleanup from Henri. I’ve been told communication with utilities was better than before,” Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont posted on Twitter. “While the storm wasn’t as bad as thought, c…