New Britain Demands Ex-Mayor Stewart Repay $240K, Revokes Pension After Investigation New Britain Demands Ex-Mayor Stewart Repay $240K, Revokes Pension After Investigation
New Britain Demands Ex-Mayor Stewart Repay $240K, Revokes Pension After Investigation New Britain leaders are demanding former Mayor Erin Stewart repay more than $240,000 after an independent investigation found she improperly received taxpayer-funded money and benefits. The city sent Stewart a formal demand letter on Thursday, June 4, the same day investigators released their report. New Britain leaders released the letter on Tuesday.  Related: Independent Investigation Accuses Ex-New Britain Mayor Of 'Shocking,' "Egregious" Misconduct In Office In the letter, the city's corporate counsel William C. Rivera demanded that Stewart repay $107,703.08 tied to what the cit…
Trump Responds After Receiving Loud Boos, Jeers At NBA Finals Game 3 Trump Responds After Receiving Loud Boos, Jeers At NBA Finals Game 3
Trump Responds After Receiving Loud Boos, Jeers At NBA Finals Game 3 President Donald Trump refused to acknowledge the loud boos he received at Madison Square Garden during the NBA Finals amid his latest attempt to use sports as a political backdrop while facing declining approval ratings. Trump was shown on the arena's video board during the national anthem before Game 3 of the NBA Finals on Monday, June 8, as the New York Knicks hosted the San Antonio Spurs. Many of the 19,812 people in attendance loudly booed and jeered him for the roughly 10 seconds that he was seen on-screen. This was the first time a sitting President attended an NBA Finals game. …
Husband On 'Couples Therapy' Show Dumps Trump After Watching Himself Husband On 'Couples Therapy' Show Dumps Trump After Watching Himself
Husband On 'Couples Therapy' Show Dumps Trump After Watching Himself A New Jersey husband whose political disagreements with his wife became one of the most talked-about storylines on Showtime's "Couples Therapy" in Season 5 says watching the show changed more than his perspective on marriage. Jason Caffrey and his wife, Marjorie Caffrey, who records show have lived in both Neptune and Stanhope, appeared on the latest season of the Showtime hit featuring renowned therapist Dr. Orna Guralnik, which dropped last month. Dr. Orna Gurlanik on Season 5 of "Couples Therapy" on Showtime. Paramount+ The season followed four couples facing major relationship c…
CT Business Owner, Mom Of 3, Killed In Domestic Violence Incident, Man In Critical Condition CT Business Owner, Mom Of 3, Killed In Domestic Violence Incident, Man In Critical Condition
CT Business Owner, Mom Of 3, Killed In Domestic Violence Incident, Man In Critical Condition A mother of three was found dead, and a man was left fighting for his life after what police say was a domestic violence incident inside a Connecticut home. Carrie Stetson, 54, a Winsted business owner, was found dead inside a home in the 200 block of Oak Street in Winchester, according to police. Leon Stetson, 67, suffered serious injuries and was airlifted to Hartford Hospital, where he was listed in critical condition. Authorities did not disclose the cause of her death.  The incident unfolded Monday night, June 8, when police said the two were discovered around 9:40 p.m. after som…
5 Men Accused Of Trying To Pay For Sex With Child Arrested In New Britain Sting 5 Men Accused Of Trying To Pay For Sex With Child Arrested In New Britain Sting
5 Men Accused Of Trying To Pay For Sex With Child Arrested In New Britain Sting Five men who allegedly negotiated online to pay for sex with a child were arrested after arriving at a Connecticut hotel during an undercover sting, authorities said. Investigators posted an advertisement for adult services on a popular classified website, Connecticut State Police said. Undercover detectives then posed as adults with access to an underage child. During online conversations, the suspects allegedly negotiated a price for sex with the child before traveling to the New Britain hotel, where they were arrested without incident, according to investigators. Those arrested wer…
Score Free Chipotle To Celebrate 2026 FIFA World Cup: Here's How Score Free Chipotle To Celebrate 2026 FIFA World Cup: Here's How
Score Free Chipotle To Celebrate 2026 FIFA World Cup: Here's How Chipotle is kicking off the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a special deal for soccer fans. Customers can get a free meal by wearing a soccer jersey in restaurants, Chipotle announced in a news release on Monday, June 8. Anyone in a jersey can buy one entrée and get another for free after 3 p.m. on Thursday, June 11, when the first World Cup game is scheduled to begin. The offer is valid at participating Chipotle restaurants in the US, Canada, and the United Kingdom. "Every four years, this tournament creates an unmatched sense of excitement, pride, and community among fans around the w…
Wendy's To Launch New Frosty Flavor, Special Meal For Major Movie Release Wendy's To Launch New Frosty Flavor, Special Meal For Major Movie Release
Wendy's To Launch New Frosty Flavor, Special Meal For Major Movie Release Wendy's is adding some Minions mayhem to its menu. The fast-food chain's newest lineup is inspired by the yellow creatures from the "Despicable Me" movie franchise. The limited-time promotion celebrates the release of Illumination's "Minions & Monsters," which hits theaters on Wednesday, July 1. The Minions & Monsters Meal will be available on Monday, June 15, while a kids' meal version has launched nationwide. "The best partnerships start with an understanding of what our fans are passionate about," said chief marketing officer Lindsay Radkoski. "By bringing togethe…
Three Planets To Line Up With Crescent Moon: When To Watch Three Planets To Line Up With Crescent Moon: When To Watch
Three Planets To Line Up With Crescent Moon: When To Watch A short but striking sky show is coming for anyone with a clear view of the horizon. A three-night celestial meetup will unfold from Tuesday, June 16, through Thursday, June 18, when a slender waxing crescent moon joins Venus, Jupiter, and Mercury in the western evening sky, according to AccuWeather. EarthSky also lists the moon, Venus, Jupiter, and Mercury as key June skywatching events, with the best view shortly after sunset. The event will not require a telescope. In fact, the full lineup is best viewed with the naked eye, as telescopes narrow the field of view too much to capture the …
Nationwide Recall Issued For Gas-X Extra Strength Softgels Nationwide Recall Issued For Gas-X Extra Strength Softgels
Nationwide Recall Issued For Gas-X Extra Strength Softgels A medicine cabinet staple is being pulled back due to a possible contamination issue. Haleon is voluntarily recalling four lots of Gas-X Extra Strength Softgels 125 mg, 120-count and 72-count packages, according to a company announcement posted by the Food and Drug Administration on Thursday, June 4. The recall was issued because the softgels may be contaminated with a diluted propylene glycol-based coolant from a machine leak during packaging. Ingesting softgels contaminated with the diluted coolant could cause nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and diarrhea, the company said. No adverse …
Star Power: Here's Every Celebrity (Almost) At MSG For Game 3 Of NBA Finals Star Power: Here's Every Celebrity (Almost) At MSG For Game 3 Of NBA Finals
Star Power: Here's Every Celebrity (Almost) At MSG For Game 3 Of NBA Finals It was a star-studded night at Madison Square Garden on Monday, June 8, as celebrities packed celebrity row for Game 3 of the NBA Finals, where the San Antonio Spurs defeated the New York Knicks 115-111 to cut New York's series lead to 2-1. Photos shared by the New York Knicks and photos shared by the celebs themselves show a lineup featuring actors, comedians, athletes, musicians and television stars. Among those spotted courtside were Mariska Hargitay and Christopher Meloni, best known for their longtime roles as Olivia Benson and Elliot Stabler on "Law & Order: SVU."  Former NB…
NJ Cops Review Viral Traffic Stop After Disabled Driver Alleges Racial Profiling In Video NJ Cops Review Viral Traffic Stop After Disabled Driver Alleges Racial Profiling In Video
NJ Cops Review Viral Traffic Stop After Disabled Driver Alleges Racial Profiling In Video A New Jersey police department is reviewing a traffic stop after the driver accused officers of racial profiling during an encounter that was captured on video and shared widely on social media. The video was posted June 2 by a man who goes by "ViBin Mall" on Facebook and Instagram, where in April of last year made a post saying he'd gone blind after being assaulted by another inmate while serving a three-week sentence in Ocean County Jail for contempt of court stemming from a family court matter. In the June 2 post, the driver claimed Jackson police followed him for more than three miles a…
Missing East Hartford Teen Found Dead In Glastonbury; Police Suspect He Drowned Missing East Hartford Teen Found Dead In Glastonbury; Police Suspect He Drowned
Missing East Hartford Teen Found Dead In Glastonbury; Police Suspect He Drowned The body of an 18-year-old Connecticut man who had been missing for nearly a week was found over the weekend, and police believe he may have drowned. Isaiah Williams, of East Hartford, was last seen on June 1 near the Trestle Railroad Bridge on Cedar Street in East Hartford. His family reported him missing the following day. Police and more than 100 community volunteers searched for Williams in the days that followed. East Hartford police said Williams' body was located in Glastonbury on Sunday, June 7. Authorities are investigating the circumstances of his death. His cause of death remain…