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CT Property Taxes Among Nation's Highest, New Study Says: Here's What Homeowners Pay CT Property Taxes Among Nation's Highest, New Study Says: Here's What Homeowners Pay
CT Property Taxes Among Nation's Highest, New Study Says: Here's What Homeowners Pay Many homeowners in the Northeast are paying some of the highest property taxes in the country, with New Jersey topping the list for the largest tax burden, according to a new study. WalletHub released its 2025 list of Property Taxes by State on Tuesday, Feb. 18. The study compared real estate and vehicle property taxes across the US, ranking New Jersey 51st — dead last when counting Washington, DC — for homeownership costs.  Garden State homeowners pay an average of $9,541 in annual property taxes on a median-priced home, more than three times the national average of $2,969. "Som…

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by Chris Spiker
Police & Fire
Plainville Driver Hit 116 MPH On I-84 In New Britain With No License Or Insurance: Police Plainville Driver Hit 116 MPH On I-84 In New Britain With No License Or Insurance: Police
Plainville Driver Hit 116 MPH On I-84 In New Britain With No License Or Insurance: Police A Connecticut man was caught speeding at more than 116 mph on Interstate 84 before troopers pulled him over and discovered his Infiniti wasn’t even registered or insured, state police said. Thomas Eldridge, 33, of Plainville, faces multiple charges following his arrest on Wednesday, Feb. 19, in New Britain, Connecticut State Police said. Troopers from Troop H spotted the black Infiniti QX60 weaving through heavy traffic on I-84 in Farmington late that night, darting between lanes before accelerating sharply and veering right, police said. Once the driver hit an open stretch, the car rockete…

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by Josh Lanier
Business
Tesla Recalls 376K+ More Vehicles For Power Steering Issues Amid Stock Slump, Boycotts Tesla Recalls 376K+ More Vehicles For Power Steering Issues Amid Stock Slump, Boycotts
Tesla Recalls 376K+ More Vehicles For Power Steering Issues Amid Stock Slump, Boycotts As Tesla's stock slides and the company faces growing scrutiny over safety issues, another recall has been issued due to more crash risks in its vehicles, officials said. Tesla has recalled 376,241 Model 3 and Model Y vehicles, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said. The Teslas are at risk of losing their power steering assist. A flaw in the printed circuit board of the electronic power steering assist could cause power steering failure when the vehicle stops and then accelerates again. "A loss of power steering assist can require greater steering effort, especially at low…

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by Chris Spiker
Police & Fire
Manchester Man Hit Friend With Car After Stealing From Their Home: Police Manchester Man Hit Friend With Car After Stealing From Their Home: Police
Manchester Man Hit Friend With Car After Stealing From Their Home: Police A Connecticut man is facing multiple charges after police said he robbed a friend and struck them with his car during an attempted escape. Donovan Rice, 25, of Manchester, was arrested Thursday evening, Feb. 13, in Somers after a homeowner called 911 to report he had visited their home earlier that day and tried to steal items worth about $300, Connecticut State Police said. The homeowner noticed Rice's pockets bulging as he left the house around 5 p.m. When confronted, Rice got into his car and put it in reverse, police said. That's when he's alleged to have struck them with the vehicle. …

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by Josh Lanier
Police & Fire
Major Search On For I-84 Armed Road Rage Attacker Underway Major Search On For I-84 Armed Road Rage Attacker Underway
Major Search On For I-84 Armed Road Rage Attacker Underway A man who police say ditched his car in a rest area along I-84 after a road rage attack on the highway is being sought by authorities, Connecticut State Police said. UPDATE: Robert Misericordia Arrested In I-84 Road Rage Incidents, Police Say The incident involved a firearm and happened around 8:40 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 11, in the westbound lanes near Exit 17, CSP said. The victim shared photos of the incident with NBC Connecticut. #EXCLUSIVE: A manhunt is underway for the suspect in a string of road rage incidents on I-84. We spoke to a victim who recorded the man getting out of his…

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
Tesla Driver Clocked At 130 MPH On I-84 Said He Was Rushing To See Sick Friend: Cops Tesla Driver Clocked At 130 MPH On I-84 Said He Was Rushing To See Sick Friend: Cops
Tesla Driver Clocked At 130 MPH On I-84 Said He Was Rushing To See Sick Friend: Cops A Boston, MA man was has been arrested for reckless driving on I-84 in CT after being clocked at 130 miles per hour, state police said. On Saturday, Feb. 8, at approximately 11 a.m., troopers from Troop C in Tolland were conducting speed enforcement on I-84 westbound in Union when they spotted a gray Tesla traveling at an extremely high speed near Exit 74. According to police, the vehicle was weaving across all three lanes to pass traffic. It took several miles for a trooper to catch up to the car, which was ultimately stopped on the right shoulder near Exit 70 in Willington. The driver, i…

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by Cecilia Levine
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4 Juveniles Hospitalized When Car Overturns, Slams Into CT Home: Police 4 Juveniles Hospitalized When Car Overturns, Slams Into CT Home: Police
4 Juveniles Hospitalized When Car Overturns, Slams Into CT Home: Police Four juveniles were hospitalized after a two-car crash in North Branford sent one vehicle careening into a home late Wednesday night, Feb. 5, authorities said. Emergency crews responded to Clintonville Road near Pistapaug Road at 11:04 p.m. on Feb. 5 after multiple 911 calls reported a serious crash, according to North Branford Deputy Chief Michael Pendleton. One of the vehicles overturned on impact, coming to rest against a house, causing minor structural damage, officials said. Firefighters extricated a juvenile driver from the wreckage before all four juveniles were transported to Y…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Philadelphia Plane Crash Impacted 343 Homes With 20 Damaged, Destroyed Philadelphia Plane Crash Impacted 343 Homes With 20 Damaged, Destroyed
Philadelphia Plane Crash Impacted 343 Homes With 20 Damaged, Destroyed The Jet Rescue Air Ambulance crash in Northeast Philadelphia caused extensive damage to the surrounding neighborhood, displacing families and leaving a trail of destruction. Extent Of Damage Officials confirmed that the crash on Friday, Jan. 31 had a wide-reaching impact on the Cottman Avenue and Roosevelt Boulevard area: 4 homes were destroyed 6 homes sustained major damage 11 homes suffered minor damage 343 homes were impacted In addition to the structural damage, numerous vehicles were destroyed, and debris scattered throughout the area caused further property loss. NTSBgov…

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by Jillian Pikora
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Police ID Manchester Man Killed Crash Police ID Manchester Man Killed Crash
Police ID Manchester Man Killed Crash Authorities have identified the 60-year-old man who was killed after his car went off the road and struck a utility pole.  Earl Hayes, of Manchester, died after crashing his truck on Monday, Feb. 3, 10:30 a.m. near 138 W. Center St. in Manchester. Paramedics rushed him to an area hospital, where he died of his injuries.  Police are investigating what caused his car to leave the road.  No other vehicles were involved in the incident.  Authorities urge anyone who saw the crash or has information on it to contact Officer Nicholas Sinopoli at 860-533-8620 or sinopolin…

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by Josh Lanier
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‘Daddy, Did I Save My Sister?’ Young Philadelphia Plane Crash Survivor Says After Brain Surgery ‘Daddy, Did I Save My Sister?’ Young Philadelphia Plane Crash Survivor Says After Brain Surgery
‘Daddy, Did I Save My Sister?’ Young Philadelphia Plane Crash Survivor Says After Brain Surgery A 10-year-old boy critically injured when debris from the Jet Rescue Air Ambulance crash in Northeast Philadelphia struck his family’s car is awake and asking about his 4-year-old sister, his family said. Andre Howard III Severely Injured In Crash Andre Howard III was inside a car with his family near Cottman Avenue and Roosevelt Boulevard when the Learjet 55 exploded upon impact after taking off from Northeast Philadelphia Airport on Friday, Jan. 31. A piece of debris from the fiery wreckage smashed through the windshield, piercing Andre’s head as he tried to shield his little sister. He…

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by Jillian Pikora
Police & Fire
Manchester Man Killed After Crashing Into Utility Pole Manchester Man Killed After Crashing Into Utility Pole
Manchester Man Killed After Crashing Into Utility Pole A 60-year-old Connecticut man died in a single-car crash after his vehicle veered off the road and slammed into a utility pole, authorities said. The Manchester resident, whose name has not been released, crashed around 10:30 a.m. near 138 W. Center St. in Manchester. First responders rushed him to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Manchester police are still investigating the cause of the crash.

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by Josh Lanier
Business
Engine Stall Risk Sparks Recall For 294K+ Honda, Acura Vehicles Engine Stall Risk Sparks Recall For 294K+ Honda, Acura Vehicles
Engine Stall Risk Sparks Recall For 294K+ Honda, Acura Vehicles Nearly 295,000 Honda and Acura vehicles are being recalled due to a software issue that could cause engines to lose power or stall, increasing crash risks, officials said. Honda, which also owns Acura, announced the recall in a news release on Wednesday, Jan. 29. The 294,612 recalled vehicles include select 2021-2025 Acura TLX Type S, 2022-2025 Acura MDX Type S, and 2023-2025 Honda Pilot models. A software error in the fuel injection electronic control unit (FI-ECU) could cause an engine to stall or a vehicle to lose power, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration s…

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by Chris Spiker