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How Much Snow Did You Get? Here Are Totals From Throughout CT, New Haven County How Much Snow Did You Get? Here Are Totals From Throughout CT, New Haven County
How Much Snow Did You Get? Here Are Totals From Throughout CT, New Haven County Here's a look at snowfall totals reported by the National Weathe Service from throughout the region from the storm system that swept through Thursday, Nov. 21 into Friday, Nov. 22. New York New York City Central Park 1.86 in 0940 AM 11/22 AWS Nassau County Oyster Bay 2.25 in 0930 AM 11/22 CWOP Locust Valley 0.3 E 2.21 in 0910 AM 11/22 COCORAHS Albertson 0.2 SSE 2.09 in 0730 AM 11/22 COCORAHS Syosset 2.08 in 0800 AM 11/22 COOP Herricks 1.92 in 0830 AM 11/22 COCORAHS Port Washington 0.8 N 1.84 in 0719 AM 11/22 COCORAHS Massapequa 1.1 SE 1.80 in 0700 AM 11/22 COCORAHS Malverne 0.5 SE…
CT Man, 56, Killed in Wallingford I-91 Crash After Rear-Ending Trailer: Police CT Man, 56, Killed in Wallingford I-91 Crash After Rear-Ending Trailer: Police
CT Man, 56, Killed in Wallingford I-91 Crash After Rear-Ending Trailer: Police A 56-year-old Connecticut man was killed in a crash on I-91 in New Haven County, authorities said.  William Risley, of Watertown, died on Monday, Nov. 11, after he crashed into the back of a tractor-trailer truck on the interstate around 2 p.m., Connecticut State Police said.  According to the police report, Risley and the other vehicle were both in the center lane and had just passed exit 15 in Wallingford when the crash happened.  Paramedics rushed Risley to Midstate Hospital in Meriden, where he later died of his injuries.  The other driver, a 53-year-old man from S…
Newly Minted Millionaires: 2 Wallingford Players Split $2M CT Lottery Prize Newly Minted Millionaires: 2 Wallingford Players Split $2M CT Lottery Prize
Newly Minted Millionaires: 2 Wallingford Players Split $2M CT Lottery Prize Two Connecticut Lottery players split a $2 million jackpot after buying the ticket in New Haven County.  The players from Wallingford in New Haven County and Wethersfield in Hartford County won the money playing the "$2,000,000 Jackpot," a $20 scratch game. Related: Lottery Hot Streak: $3M In Prizes Won In 4 Days Across CT The players chose to take the lump sum payment of $1.5 million (before taxes) rather than the annuity.  They bought the ticket at Food Land at 250 S. Colony Road in Wallingford. The store will get a $20,000 bonus for the sale. 
Woman Seen Speeding With Man On Car Hood In Wallingford, Leaving Him After He Fell Off: Police Woman Seen Speeding With Man On Car Hood In Wallingford, Leaving Him After He Fell Off: Police
Woman Seen Speeding With Man On Car Hood In Wallingford, Leaving Him After He Fell Off: Police A 24-year-old Connecticut woman was caught on surveillance cameras speeding with a man holding onto her hood before he fell off, and she sped away, authorities said.  Alexis Marie Rivera, of Wallingford in New Haven County, is charged with first-degree assault, first-degree reckless endangerment, and reckless driving, police said.  The alleged incident happened on Oct. 8 after a 911 call reported a man lying on the pavement behind a bar, bleeding from his head, Wallingford Police said. Authorities did not release his name.  Paramedics took him to a local hospital, but t…
Jason Kelce Shouts Out Iconic CT Donut Shop On Kelce Bros' Podcast Jason Kelce Shouts Out Iconic CT Donut Shop On Kelce Bros' Podcast
Jason Kelce Shouts Out Iconic CT Donut Shop On Kelce Bros' Podcast Former Philadelphia Eagles center and likely future Hall of Famer Jason Kelce can add another title to his growing resume: food critic.  The new "Monday Night Countdown" commentator recently visited Connecticut to play a round at TPC River Highlands and was tipped off to one of the state's confectionary kings: Neil's Donuts in Wallingford and Middletown.  "Just so you know, I've already had one," Jason told his brother Travis Kelce on their "New Heights" podcast. "They might give Lamars a run for their money out there in (Kansas City). ... Gosh these donuts are great." Jason then…
'Beautiful Soul': Family Of Slain Meriden DOT Worker Grieves As Driver Faces More Charges 'Beautiful Soul': Family Of Slain Meriden DOT Worker Grieves As Driver Faces More Charges
'Beautiful Soul': Family Of Slain Meriden DOT Worker Grieves As Driver Faces More Charges A 55-year-old Connecticut woman accused of crashing into a state Department of Transportation worker while intoxicated now faces more charges linked to the fatal crash this summer, authorities announced on Monday, Sept. 16.  New Haven County resident Denise Lucibello, of East Haven, is now charged with second-degree manslaughter, the New Haven Judicial District State's Attorney Office said. She was already accused of driving under the influence, driving on a suspended license, and several traffic infractions.  Andrew DiDomenico, 26, of Meriden, was working on the Wharton Broo…
1 Killed, 2 Seriously Injured In Head-On Wallingford Crash 1 Killed, 2 Seriously Injured In Head-On Wallingford Crash
1 Killed, 2 Seriously Injured In Head-On Wallingford Crash A Connecticut man was killed after allegedly driving erratically through several towns before crossing over the centerline and slamming head-on into another vehicle. The crash occurred in New Haven County around 3:50 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 8, on South Turnpike Road in Wallingford. According to Connecticut State Police, 42-year-old Jonathan Garcia of Wallingford was followed by troopers after receiving multiple reports that his 2023 Cadillac Escalade was being driven erratically. While attempting to negotiate a right curve in the roadway, the Escalade crossed over the double yellow centerline …
Macaulay Culkin Will Host Wallingford Screening Of His Beloved Holiday Classic 'Home Alone' Macaulay Culkin Will Host Wallingford Screening Of His Beloved Holiday Classic 'Home Alone'
Macaulay Culkin Will Host Wallingford Screening Of His Beloved Holiday Classic 'Home Alone' If you're home alone with nothing to do, you can set a date with the man who single-handedly took down the Wet Bandits. The 44-year-old Macaulay Culkin, star of the beloved holiday film classic "Home Alone," is going on tour to movie theaters across the country later this year. He'll screen the movie and talk with fans afterward.  Dubbed "A Nostalgic Night with Macaulay Culkin,” the tour will stop in Wallingford, Connecticut, Medford, Massachusetts, Erie, Pennsylvania, and other states. “Hear about his experiences on set, his favorite memories from filming, and his take on why th…
Get Ready For 20,000 Kinds Of Drinks When 7 Brew Opens New Stand In Connecticut Get Ready For 20,000 Kinds Of Drinks When 7 Brew Opens New Stand In Connecticut
Get Ready For 20,000 Kinds Of Drinks When 7 Brew Opens New Stand In Connecticut A new drink drive-thru coffee stand, 7 Brew, is set to open another Connecticut location this Fall. Known for its 20,000 different kinds of drinks ranging from coffee, smoothies, shakes, and teas, 7 Brew will open in New Haven County in Wallingford in September. Gracie Hughes, a spokesperson for the company, said the future coffee stand was dropped on site and will be located at 905 N. Colony Road. 7 Brew More than your standard coffee stand, 7 Brew offers an extensive variety of unique drink combinations. From the original Blondie, a caramel and vanilla brew, to 7 Energy smoothies, shak…
CT DOT Worker Killed After Being Struck On Highway Ramp Shoulder CT DOT Worker Killed After Being Struck On Highway Ramp Shoulder
CT DOT Worker Killed After Being Struck On Highway Ramp Shoulder A 26-year-old Connecticut Department of Transportation worker was killed after being struck by a vehicle on the shoulder of a highway exit ramp.  The crash happened in New Haven County on Friday, June 28 just after 9:15 a.m., when the DOT worker was struck while working alongside the shoulder of the Exit 13 on-ramp on Interstate 91 South in Wallingford, Connecticut State Police announced.  An investigation conducted by troopers determined that the worker had been policing trash for mowing crews when he was hit by a vehicle on the ramp that left its lane, police said. The worker, …