Man Killed In CT Police Shooting Remembered As Devoted Dad, Advocate For Fellow Veterans Man Killed In CT Police Shooting Remembered As Devoted Dad, Advocate For Fellow Veterans Man Killed In CT Police Shooting Remembered As Devoted Dad, Advocate For Fellow Veterans
Man Killed In CT Police Shooting Remembered As Devoted Dad, Advocate For Fellow Veterans A 43-year-old Connecticut father of two young boys who survived combat in Afghanistan before dedicating his life to helping wounded veterans is being mourned for his compassion and hard work.  Friends and loved ones are now rallying to support his sons after he was shot and killed by police in October.  Jakub “Jake” Dziemaszkiewicz died Friday, Oct. 16, after Bristol police were called for a welfare check at his Woodbridge Road home in the Chippens Hill neighborhood. Two friends who called 911 said they were worried about his safety but warned police he was armed and "would not go…

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Intoxicated Driver Clocked At 102 MPH After Tailgating CT State Trooper: Police Intoxicated Driver Clocked At 102 MPH After Tailgating CT State Trooper: Police Intoxicated Driver Clocked At 102 MPH After Tailgating CT State Trooper: Police
Intoxicated Driver Clocked At 102 MPH After Tailgating CT State Trooper: Police A Connecticut woman faces OUI and reckless driving charges after police say she tailgated a state trooper, drifted out of her lane, and sped past his cruiser at 102 mph. Kristine Kriksciun, 58, of Killingworth, was behind the wheel of the Acura when the incident unfolded around 4:34 p.m. Monday, Nov. 2, on Route 9 southbound near Exit 2 in Old Saybrook, according to Connecticut State Police. A trooper was driving in the left lane when a dark-colored Acura TLX pulled dangerously close behind his cruiser. The vehicle was so close that the trooper could no longer see its headlights, police sa…
Man Found Dead Outside CT School Offices Hours Before Election Day Voting Man Found Dead Outside CT School Offices Hours Before Election Day Voting Man Found Dead Outside CT School Offices Hours Before Election Day Voting
Man Found Dead Outside CT School Offices Hours Before Election Day Voting A man was found dead inside a vehicle outside of a Connecticut school district's central office just before the building was set to open for Election Day voting, police said.  Troopers responded to the school district's Killingly Public Schools Central Administration Office at 79 Westfield Avenue around 5:17 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3, after someone reported an unconscious person inside a vehicle. Police said the man was pronounced dead at the scene. Authorities have not released his name.  The discovery came less than an hour before voters were expected to begin casting ballots at the…
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Money Secrets Revealed: What Americans Keep Quiet From Partners Some money matters never make it into the conversation, even between people who share their lives. A new survey reveals which financial secrets Americans are keeping quiet. A Talker Research survey of 2,000 Americans found that 59 percent reported keeping a financial secret from others. TD Bank US commissioned the study. A bad credit score topped the list at 21 percent, followed by significant credit card debt at 16 percent. The findings cover secrets hidden from others generally, while 11 percent specifically reported a bank account their partner did not know about. Meanwhile, 30 percent …
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Nationwide Chips Recall: Company Issues Stop-Eating Alert A nationwide chips recall is prompting consumers to check their bags before reaching for another handful. Snack Right Super Foods, doing business as Brad’s Raw Chips, is recalling certain Brad’s Crunchy Kale and Veggie Chips Kale products because they may contain thallium, according to the company announcement posted on the FDA website. About 25,000 bags are estimated to remain in commerce. KeHE Distributors and United Natural Foods distributed the products nationwide between October and December 2025. Five consumers also purchased products directly. Consumers should stop eating the affect…

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Popular Indoor Ropes Course At NY Mall Announces Closure A popular Rockland County attraction that has challenged visitors to climb more than 100 feet above the ground for nearly 14 years is closing its doors, though its owners say there may still be hope for a comeback. Palisades Climb Adventure, located inside the Palisades Center mall in West Nyack, announced on Thursday, Oct. 29, that it will eventually be closing.  The attraction has welcomed families and thrill-seekers since December 2012 and describes itself as the world's largest indoor ropes course. It boasts challenging climbing obstacles and ziplines, with visitors able …

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NJ Congressman Who Switched From Democrat To Republican Concedes Seat Republican U.S. Rep. Jeff Van Drew has conceded to Democrat Zack Mullock in New Jersey's 2nd Congressional District Mullock, the mayor of Cape May, unseated the four-term incumbent in the Tuesday, Nov. 3 election. The race has not been called by any major outlets.  The victory marks a political shift in a district that the Cook Political Report had rated "Likely Republican." Van Drew was first elected to Congress as a Democrat in 2018 before switching to the Republican Party in 2019 during President Donald Trump's first impeachment. The 2nd Congressional District includes Atlantic, C…

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Dunkin' Launches Festive Holiday Menu With New Drinks, Sweet Surprises Dunkin' Launches Festive Holiday Menu With New Drinks, Sweet Surprises Dunkin' Launches Festive Holiday Menu With New Drinks, Sweet Surprises
Dunkin' Launches Festive Holiday Menu With New Drinks, Sweet Surprises Dunkin' is getting into the holiday spirit with the return of two popular flavors and some new seasonal drinks. The coffee chain launched its holiday menu at participating Dunkin' locations nationwide on Wednesday, Nov. 4. The limited-time offerings feature a comeback for Cookie Butter and Toasted White Chocolate, two popular holiday flavors found in several drinks. The Cookie Butter lineup includes the Cookie Butter Cloud Latte, Cookie Butter Cloud Dunkalatte, Cookie Butter Hot Chocolate, Cookie Butter Matcha, Iced Cookie Butter Oat Chai Latte, and Spiced Cookie Iced Coffee. The drinks fea…

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Dunkin' Launches Festive Holiday Menu With New Drinks, Sweet Surprises Dunkin' Launches Festive Holiday Menu With New Drinks, Sweet Surprises Dunkin' Launches Festive Holiday Menu With New Drinks, Sweet Surprises
Dunkin' Launches Festive Holiday Menu With New Drinks, Sweet Surprises Dunkin' is getting into the holiday spirit with the return of two popular flavors and some new seasonal drinks. The coffee chain launched its holiday menu at participating Dunkin' locations nationwide on Wednesday, Nov. 4. The limited-time offerings feature a comeback for Cookie Butter and Toasted White Chocolate, two popular holiday flavors found in several drinks. The Cookie Butter lineup includes the Cookie Butter Cloud Latte, Cookie Butter Cloud Dunkalatte, Cookie Butter Hot Chocolate, Cookie Butter Matcha, Iced Cookie Butter Oat Chai Latte, and Spiced Cookie Iced Coffee. The drinks fea…

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America’s Nicest Place Revealed: This Small Northeast Village Is Top Choice America’s Nicest Place Revealed: This Small Northeast Village Is Top Choice America’s Nicest Place Revealed: This Small Northeast Village Is Top Choice
America’s Nicest Place Revealed: This Small Northeast Village Is Top Choice A small village with a big habit of helping others has earned a national honor for making kindness part of everyday life. Liverpool, New York, about 5 miles north of Syracuse, is Reader’s Digest’s Nicest Place in America for 2026. The magazine’s winning profile highlights residents whose generosity reaches well beyond their own streets. Liverpool (marked in red) is located just north of Syracuse in central New York. It sits beside Onondaga Lake. Google Maps The annual contest, launched in 2017, begins with reader nominations. Reader’s Digest’s editorial team vets the submissions and…