CT Chef Remembered For Her Passion, Legacy Of Helping Others: 'She Left An Indelible Mark' CT Chef Remembered For Her Passion, Legacy Of Helping Others: 'She Left An Indelible Mark' CT Chef Remembered For Her Passion, Legacy Of Helping Others: 'She Left An Indelible Mark'
CT Chef Remembered For Her Passion, Legacy Of Helping Others: 'She Left An Indelible Mark' Andrea Dante spent more than 20 years turning her love of food into a career that touched lives across Connecticut's shoreline. Her loved ones hope to carry the Guilford chef's efforts even after her death with a new scholarship.  Dante, the chef behind Star Gourmet by Andrea Dante, died Nov. 3. Her death has sparked an outpouring of support from friends, fellow chefs, and the community she served. A GoFundMe created in her memory had raised more than $23,000 as of Tuesday morning, Nov. 10. The money will help Dante's family cover funeral and memorial costs. Any remaining donations wi…
4 Men Accused Of Trying To Buy Sex With Minor In CT Police Bust 4 Men Accused Of Trying To Buy Sex With Minor In CT Police Bust 4 Men Accused Of Trying To Buy Sex With Minor In CT Police Bust
4 Men Accused Of Trying To Buy Sex With Minor In CT Police Bust Four men, three local and one from New Hampshire, were arrested in a Waterbury police bust involving the attempted commercial sexual abuse of a child, authorities said.  Waterbury police said they arrested the men on Friday, Nov. 6, following an investigation, but authorities have released few details. The suspects were identified as: Kirshna Rajcoomar, 43, of Naugatuck. Andrew John Evans, 50, of New Hampshire. Victor Manuel Medina, 40, of Waterbury. Daniel Velasco-Alonso, 30, of Waterbury. They were each charged with criminal attempt at risk of injury to a child involving sexual con…
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Tour Helicopter Crash-Lands On NJ Pier (Developing) A tour helicopter made an emergency landing at a New Jersey port Tuesday morning, Nov. 10, authorities confirmed. The FlyNYON landed at the Port Jersey Port Authority Marine Terminal in Bayonne, just outside the container terminal, around 9 a.m., according to the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. No injuries were reported. Port Authority police and first responders were at the scene, and the US Coast Guard and National Transportation Safety Board were notified, officials said. The circumstances leading to the emergency landing were not immediately clear. In April 2025, a family …
Mass Man, 55, Killed After Pickup Flips Onto Roof On I-395 In Connecticut Mass Man, 55, Killed After Pickup Flips Onto Roof On I-395 In Connecticut Mass Man, 55, Killed After Pickup Flips Onto Roof On I-395 In Connecticut
Mass Man, 55, Killed After Pickup Flips Onto Roof On I-395 In Connecticut A 55-year-old Massachusetts man died after his pickup truck crossed Interstate 395 in Connecticut, slammed into poles and signs, and flipped onto its roof, police said. Scott McQuiston, of Webster, was killed in the crash around 12:48 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, near the Maplewood Cemetery Cross overpass in Norwich, according to Connecticut State Police. Investigators said McQuiston's truck crossed the roadway before striking two light poles and several signposts. The pickup overturned and came to rest on its roof in the right northbound lane of I-395. Emergency responders found McQuiston …
CT Dad Killed A Block From Home Leaves Behind Wife, Kids, As Donations Pour In CT Dad Killed A Block From Home Leaves Behind Wife, Kids, As Donations Pour In CT Dad Killed A Block From Home Leaves Behind Wife, Kids, As Donations Pour In
CT Dad Killed A Block From Home Leaves Behind Wife, Kids, As Donations Pour In A Connecticut man shot and killed just a block from his home is being remembered as a devoted dad as friends and neighbors raise thousands of dollars to help the family he left behind. Bernard Fludd, 38, was found with a gunshot wound on Mill Hill Avenue near Barnum Avenue in Bridgeport around 7:30 p.m. Nov. 2. He died at Bridgeport Hospital after first responders rushed him there. Now, a GoFundMe for his wife, Regina, and their children has brought in more than $25,000 as of Monday, Nov. 9. "Bernard was a hard-working father who shared a special bond with his children," organizers wr…
CT Woman Found Guilty Of Sexually Assaulting 15-Year-Old Boy 11 Times CT Woman Found Guilty Of Sexually Assaulting 15-Year-Old Boy 11 Times CT Woman Found Guilty Of Sexually Assaulting 15-Year-Old Boy 11 Times
CT Woman Found Guilty Of Sexually Assaulting 15-Year-Old Boy 11 Times A 40-year-old Connecticut woman faces sentencing after a jury found her guilty of sexually assaulting a teenage boy who told police she also gave him drugs and alcohol, authorities said.  Sierra Alves, of New Milford, was convicted Friday, Nov. 6, on 11 counts of second-degree sexual assault and risk of injury to a minor, state officials said. A judge will sentence her on Feb. 19.  The victim was 15 years old at the time of the assaults.  The case began in December 2021 when the boy's mother contacted New Milford police after her son told her he had sexual contact with Alves…
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Man Accused Of Stabbing Manchester Resident Multiple Times In Home Invasion Caught In NY: Cops A Connecticut man accused of repeatedly stabbing a Manchester resident during a home invasion was tracked down in New York after running away, authorities said. Mathew Gondo, 20, of Hartford, was identified as the suspect in the stabbing, which happened around 6:27 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 8, at a home at 26 Flower Street in Manchester, police said. Officers responding to the home learned that a 33-year-old Manchester man had suffered multiple stab wounds during the incident. The victim was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment. His injuries were not believed to be life-threatening. Polic…
Dianna Russini Breaks Silence On Mike Vrabel Scandal, Reveals Next Career Move Dianna Russini Breaks Silence On Mike Vrabel Scandal, Reveals Next Career Move Dianna Russini Breaks Silence On Mike Vrabel Scandal, Reveals Next Career Move
Dianna Russini Breaks Silence On Mike Vrabel Scandal, Reveals Next Career Move Former NFL insider Dianna Russini is making her comeback after a scandal involving New England Patriots coach Mike Vrabel, and she says her husband stood by her through it all. Russini, 43, announced on Monday, Nov. 9, that she will launch a weekly NFL show on BetUS TV called "The Russini Report." The move comes seven months after photos of her with the married Patriots coach sparked controversy.  🚨🔥IT'S OFFICIAL! DIANNA RUSSINI IS JOINING BetUS! 🏈🎥WATCH HERE: https://t.co/6M35HOJrG6One of the biggest names in NFL reporting has a NEW HOME!Introducing THE RUSSINI REPORT — breaking NF…
Southington Walmart Chaos: Man Accused Of Spitting On Customer, Hurling Slurs, Damaging Cars Southington Walmart Chaos: Man Accused Of Spitting On Customer, Hurling Slurs, Damaging Cars Southington Walmart Chaos: Man Accused Of Spitting On Customer, Hurling Slurs, Damaging Cars
Southington Walmart Chaos: Man Accused Of Spitting On Customer, Hurling Slurs, Damaging Cars A 32-year-old Connecticut man is facing a string of charges after police say he went on a rampage at a Walmart, tossing merchandise, spitting in a customer's face, shouting hateful slurs, and damaging cars before speeding away from officers.  Matthew Colby, 32, of Kent, allegedly caused the chaos on Sunday, Nov. 1, at the Walmart at 235 Queen St. in Southington, police said Monday, Nov. 9. Police were called to the store just before 11:30 a.m. after a customer reported a man had spit on him and called him a slur. Video from the incident shows a man throwing merchandise and shoutin…
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OnlyFans At 76? 'Friends' Star, 'SNL' Sex Symbol Morgan Fairchild Joins Racy Platform Actress Morgan Fairchild, whose sex-symbol status inspired decades of television jokes and whose fictional alter ego wrote steamy romance novels on "Friends," has joined OnlyFans at 76 — but don't expect the kind of content the platform is famous for. The "Dallas" and "Falcon Crest" star announced her latest venture on Thursday, Nov. 5, telling People that she plans to share new photographs, videos, and a more personal side of her life. "I'm putting up new pictures and videos. And before anyone asks, no, not that kind!" Fairchild joked. The actress, who became one of television's most reco…
2 From NY Killed In I-95 Crash After SUV Crosses All Lanes, Slams Into Tree In CT 2 From NY Killed In I-95 Crash After SUV Crosses All Lanes, Slams Into Tree In CT 2 From NY Killed In I-95 Crash After SUV Crosses All Lanes, Slams Into Tree In CT
2 From NY Killed In I-95 Crash After SUV Crosses All Lanes, Slams Into Tree In CT Two New York residents died after their SUV crossed several lanes of traffic on I-95 in Connecticut, left the highway, and slammed into a tree, state police said. Jeffrey Stein, 54, and Jessica Stein, 44, both of Brooklyn, New York, were killed in the crash around 10:15 a.m. Saturday on I-95 north near Exit 32 in Stratford, Connecticut State Police said. Jeffrey was driving a gray Mazda CX-9 with Jessica riding as a passenger when the SUV crossed from the left lane to the right side of the highway, investigators said. The SUV went onto the grass, struck a traffic sign support, and then cra…
Teen's AC/DC 'Thunderstruck' Marimba Performance Goes Viral, Draws Millions Of Views Teen's AC/DC 'Thunderstruck' Marimba Performance Goes Viral, Draws Millions Of Views Teen's AC/DC 'Thunderstruck' Marimba Performance Goes Viral, Draws Millions Of Views
Teen's AC/DC 'Thunderstruck' Marimba Performance Goes Viral, Draws Millions Of Views A teenager has left millions of people thunderstruck after a video of her playing an AC/DC classic on a marimba resurfaced more than a year after the performance — and even caught the attention of an NFL superstar. Layla Clark, 17, a senior at Thomas Jefferson High School in Jefferson Hills, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, has become an internet sensation for her performance of AC/DC's "Thunderstruck" with the school's Jaguar Marching Band during the 2025 football season. The video shows Clark rapidly striking the wooden bars of her marimba, recreating the song's iconic opening guitar riff …