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This Iconic CT Eatery Serves Best Cheeseburger In State, Report Says: 'To Die For' This Iconic CT Eatery Serves Best Cheeseburger In State, Report Says: 'To Die For'
This Iconic CT Eatery Serves Best Cheeseburger In State, Report Says: 'To Die For' An iconic Connecticut eatery with a 75-year history has been named as having the best cheeseburger in the entire state, according to new rankings from Yelp.  Hartford County's Shady Glen Dairy Stores, located in Manchester at 840 Middle Turnpike East (Route 44), has been singled out as having the best cheeseburger in the Nutmeg State, according to a new 2023 list of the top burgers in every state released by Yelp.  According to the website, the list was compiled by identifying restaurants with a large number of reviews mentioning cheeseburgers. These eateries were then ranked usin…
CT State Police Release Sites, Times For Holiday Roving Patrols CT State Police Release Sites, Times For Holiday Roving Patrols
CT State Police Release Sites, Times For Holiday Roving Patrols Connecticut State Police will be out in force during the holiday season, targeting distracted or impaired drivers on area highways. Troopers will be assigned to conduct roving patrols for nearly two weeks beginning on Friday, Dec. 20, as the roadways are expected to be filled with motorists traveling to see friends and family. Police noted that “a busy week will be made even more heavily traveled with Christmas falling on a Wednesday.” According to AAA, a record-breaking 112.5 million Americans are expected to travel for the holiday season, including more than 102 million who will likely …
Here's When, Where Labor Day DUI Details Will Be In Connecticut Here's When, Where Labor Day DUI Details Will Be In Connecticut
Here's When, Where Labor Day DUI Details Will Be In Connecticut During the unofficial last weekend of summer, Connecticut State Troopers are reminding drivers to be smart, drive safe and be prepared for thousands of other vehicles on the roads. They're also announcing they will be out in force to check for drunk and drugged drivers, as well as aggressive drivers. To make sure all stay safe, they will begin extra patrols at midnight, Friday, Aug. 30 and continue through 11:59 p.m., Monday, Sept. 2. “The priority of all operators should be arrival at their destination in a safe manner," said Col. Stavros Mellekas, commanding officer of the Conn…
State Police Announce Sites, Times For New Year's DUI Enforcement State Police Announce Sites, Times For New Year's DUI Enforcement
State Police Announce Sites, Times For New Year's DUI Enforcement For those planning on downing a few cocktails to ring in the New Year and then drive, the state police are reminding all to have a designated driver in order to avoid landing in jail, or worse, being involved in a crash that could kill or injure someone else. The department said that tens of thousands of drivers will be on the highways as the holidays wind down with a bang on New Year's Eve. They are reminding drivers to : 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. Signal when turning, chan…
State Police Announce Dates, Sites For Holiday Details State Police Announce Dates, Sites For Holiday Details
State Police Announce Dates, Sites For Holiday Details With a record number of travelers expected to hit the road this holiday season, Connecticut State Police are cautioning area residents to mind the rules of the road take it easy on the eggnog if they’re going to get behind the wheel. Fresh on the heels of one of the busiest Thanksgiving travel seasons, Americans getting ready to go on the move for the Christmas and New Year holidays. AAA estimates that a record-breaking 112.5 million travelers - more than a third of all Americans - are expected to visit family and friends for the holiday. AAA estimates that an estimated 102 million of those…
Danbury Woman Charged With DWI In Putnam County Stop Danbury Woman Charged With DWI In Putnam County Stop
Danbury Woman Charged With DWI In Putnam County Stop New York State Police troopers busted more than a dozen motorists who were allegedly driving while impaired over the weekend in the Hudson Valley. The local residents charged were: Westchester County On Saturday, Dec. 1, State Police from Hawthorne arrested John D. Fuller, 59, of Cortlandt, for DWI, and aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, both misdemeanors. He was traveling on the Sprain Brook Parkway in Greenburgh when he was found sleeping on the Parkway. The investigation revealed that he was impaired by alcohol, and he was subsequently arrested. On Sunday, Dec. 2, Stat…
State Police Release DUI Patrol Info, Checkpoint Locations For Thanksgiving Week Details State Police Release DUI Patrol Info, Checkpoint Locations For Thanksgiving Week Details
State Police Release DUI Patrol Info, Checkpoint Locations For Thanksgiving Week Details With tens of thousands of travelers driving through Connecticut during the Thanksgiving week, State Police are ramping up their plans to keep highways safe for all during the holiday rush. Beginning on Wednesday, Nov. 21, just after midnight, and running through Sunday, Nov. 25 at 11:59 p.m., state police will supplement its normal routine patrol personnel with additional Troopers throughout the long Thanksgiving holiday weekend. Across the state, Troopers will patrol roads and highways across Connecticut focusing on aggressive drivers, unsafe drivers and drunk drivers. In addition, the sta…
Monthslong Lane Closure Starts On Taconic State Parkway Monthslong Lane Closure Starts On Taconic State Parkway
Monthslong Lane Closure Starts On Taconic State Parkway There will be single lane closures for several months on the Taconic Parkway in Dutchess County as crews complete construction work in the area. The New York State Department of Transportation announced that beginning on Friday, Aug. 10, there will be single lane closures on the southbound lanes of the parkway between Route 44 and Route 55 in LaGrange. The closures are expected to last through Monday, Dec. 3. Officials said that motorists can expect delays in the area and should seek alternate routes, if possible. Flaggers are expected to be in the area to help assist with the flow of traff…