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'We Are So Filled With Hope': Couple Opens Third Café In Connecticut
A husband and wife have expanded their business, opening a third café in Connecticut.
The ribbon-cutting for Berkins on Main, located in Hartford, took place on Friday, Jan. 21.
"We are so filled with hope about the possibilities for the future in this new space!" The owners, Doug Barber and Andréa Hawkins, shared in a Facebook post. "We are so grateful for all who showed their support through a visit, call, text, likes, loves or beautiful comments wishing us well!"
The new business is located at the Wadsworth Atheneum, at 600 Main St. in Hartford.
Barber and Hawkins also operate anoth…
How Much Snow Did You Get? A Look At Totals Throughout Region
Much of the region saw the first significant snowfall of the season from a fast-moving winter storm that swept through the region overnight Thursday, Jan. 6 into Friday, Jan. 7.
Here are some totals from the National Weather Service and other reports. If you don't see your hometown, leave the total by posting a comment below.
New York
New York City
Central Park, 5.5 inches
Nassau County
East Williston, 8 inches
Elmont, 6.6 inches
Jericho, 7.1 inches
Massapequa, 7 inches
Syosset, 8.3 inches
Suffolk County
Islip Airport, 5.6 inches
Manorville, 6 i…
Four CT Men Accused Of Committing Violent Robberies At AT&T Stores
Four men are facing federal charges following a spree of violent robberies at AT&T stores in Connecticut and Western Massachusetts, authorities announced.
Hartford residents Alex Josephs, age 21, Ronaldo Smith, age 23, Shaquille Raymond, age 23, and Deshawn Baugh, age 19, have been charged following the spree, which included pistol-whipping some employees while threatening others at gunpoint.
Acting US Attorney Leonard Boyle said that an investigation by the FBI and local police agencies into a string of armed robberies at AT&T stores led them to identify the four as suspects.
Acco…
Thousands Without Power In CT; Areas Hardest Hit Are Where Tornado Warning Was In Effect
A storm system that swept through the area overnight has knocked out power to thousands in Connecticut.
The hardest hit were the areas in which a Tornado Warning was issued at around 4 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 9: in Hartford, Tolland, and Windham counties. The warning has since been lifted.
Just before 7:30 a.m. Thursday, Eversource reported about 2,300 outages, with The Town of Putnam in Windham County having the most with 1,500, followed by Plainville (337), Glastonbury (134), and Coventry (122).
United Illuminating was reporting about 50 outages, with that number evenly split betw…