VIDEO: CT Parking Mishap Sends Pickup Onto Sidewalk, Damages 5 Vehicles, Cops Say VIDEO: CT Parking Mishap Sends Pickup Onto Sidewalk, Damages 5 Vehicles, Cops Say VIDEO: CT Parking Mishap Sends Pickup Onto Sidewalk, Damages 5 Vehicles, Cops Say
Video: CT Parking Mishap Sends Pickup Onto Sidewalk, Damages 5 Vehicles, Cops Say A driver backing out of a parking space in a Fairfield County downtown set off a chain-reaction crash that damaged five vehicles and sent one onto the sidewalk, police said. The crash happened near 35 Elm St. around 4:10 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6, New Canaan Police Lt. Marc DeFelice said. Video shared by the New Canaan Moms 2.0 Facebook group shows a black Toyota pickup truck sitting parallel to the curb, partly on the sidewalk, with its hood raised as emergency vehicles flash their lights nearby. The driver backed into a parked vehicle, pushing it into a third parked car, which was forced onto …

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Mass Man Guilty Of 1st-Degree Murder In Brutal Shooting Death Of North Haven Woman: DA A 42-year-old western Massachusetts man faces a mandatory life sentence after a jury convicted him of murdering a woman who was found shot inside a Holyoke home more than four years ago. Pablo Rivera-Ortiz, of Holyoke, was found guilty of first-degree murder on Friday, Nov. 6, Hampden District Attorney Anthony Gulluni announced. The jury found Rivera-Ortiz guilty of killing Desiree Rivera-Lopez, 36, of North Haven, Connecticut, in July 2022. Jurors agreed that the murder involved both deliberate planning and extreme cruelty. The case began just after midnight on July 23, 2022, wh…
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Police ID Mass Man Killed In CT Crash, Woman Severely Injured A 42-year-old Massachusetts man has been identified as the person killed in a two-vehicle crash that sent a Connecticut woman to the hospital with severe injuries.  Richard Waldimer Wuensch, of Agawam, was killed Thursday night, Nov. 5, when his 2019 Lexus ES350 collided with a 2021 Nissan Rogue driven by a 28-year-old Eastford woman, Connecticut State Police said. The crash happened shortly before 11 p.m. on Ashford Center Road near the intersection with Pumpkin Hill Road in Ashford. The Eastford woman suffered serious injuries, and responders rushed her to Day Kimball Hospital for t…
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Fugitive Found Hiding In Wallingford Closet After Screams Spark Police Response A report of screams coming from a Connecticut home led police to find a wanted fugitive hiding in a closet, where officers also found drugs and materials used to package narcotics for sale, authorities said. Michael Apuzzo, 37, a wanted fugitive, was found living at a second-floor home on North Orchard Street in Wallingford, where officers responded to a reported domestic dispute on Thursday, Nov. 5, police said.  A 911 caller told police they heard someone screaming inside the home and believed the people there were fighting. Officers had another reason to be interested in the ad…
Pit Bull Shot In Face In Waterbury Recovering; $6K Reward Offered For Info On Shooter Pit Bull Shot In Face In Waterbury Recovering; $6K Reward Offered For Info On Shooter Pit Bull Shot In Face In Waterbury Recovering; $6K Reward Offered For Info On Shooter
Pit Bull Shot In Face In Waterbury Recovering; $6K Reward Offered For Info On Shooter A dog rescued near a Connecticut park is recovering after veterinarians made a disturbing discovery: bullet fragments lodged in her face. Waterbury Animal Control rescued the injured, tan-and-white pit bull mix near Fulton Park on Friday, Oct. 30, with help from the CT Dog Gone Recovery Volunteer Network. The dog, now named Gracie, had been spotted wandering in the area before rescuers found her. While treating Gracie, veterinary technicians discovered bullet fragments embedded in her face. Despite her injuries, Gracie is showing signs of improvement each day as she continues to receive v…

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These Northeast Restaurants Ranked Among Nation's Best For 2026, OpenTable Says These Northeast Restaurants Ranked Among Nation's Best For 2026, OpenTable Says These Northeast Restaurants Ranked Among Nation's Best For 2026, OpenTable Says
These Northeast Restaurants Ranked Among Nation's Best For 2026, OpenTable Says Some of the nation's best restaurants are right here in the Northeast, according to a new nationwide list based on millions of customer reviews. OpenTable released its Top 100 Restaurants in America for 2026 on Wednesday, Nov. 4, recognizing popular dining destinations in 21 states and Washington, DC. The list was compiled using more than 11 million reviews from verified diners and restaurant booking data. California led the nation with 19 restaurants, while at least 18 restaurants nationwide earned spots on the list for four consecutive years. "Diners have no shortage of places they …

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DOJ Sues Penn State Over Tuition Policy As Out-Of-State Costs Top $71K DOJ Sues Penn State Over Tuition Policy As Out-Of-State Costs Top $71K DOJ Sues Penn State Over Tuition Policy As Out-Of-State Costs Top $71K
DOJ Sues Penn State Over Tuition Policy As Out-Of-State Costs Top $71K The federal government is suing Penn State University, accusing the Pennsylvania school of illegally offering reduced tuition rates to undocumented immigrants while charging some American citizens more than $71,000 annually in tuition and related costs. The U.S. Department of Justice filed the 14-page lawsuit against Pennsylvania State University and its Board of Trustees on Thursday, Nov. 5, challenging a policy that allows certain undocumented students living in Pennsylvania to qualify for in-state tuition. Federal prosecutors argue the policy violates federal law because U.S. citizens li…

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Fires, Damaged Property Sparks Recall Impacting Popular Bluetooth Speakers More than 670,000 batteries used in portable Bluetooth speakers are being recalled after reports of fires and property damage. Bose issued the recall for lithium-ion battery packs used in its S1 Pro and S1 Pro+ portable Bluetooth speakers, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Thursday, Nov. 5. About 634,759 batteries were sold in the US, while another 35,400 were sold in Canada. The recall affects Bose S1 Pro System Battery Packs and S1 Pro+ System Battery Packs sold with the speakers or separately as accessories and replacement parts. The batteries can overheat and igni…

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Fires, Damaged Property Sparks Recall Impacting Popular Bluetooth Speakers Fires, Damaged Property Sparks Recall Impacting Popular Bluetooth Speakers Fires, Damaged Property Sparks Recall Impacting Popular Bluetooth Speakers
Fires, Damaged Property Sparks Recall Impacting Popular Bluetooth Speakers More than 670,000 batteries used in portable Bluetooth speakers are being recalled after reports of fires and property damage. Bose issued the recall for lithium-ion battery packs used in its S1 Pro and S1 Pro+ portable Bluetooth speakers, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Thursday, Nov. 5. About 634,759 batteries were sold in the US, while another 35,400 were sold in Canada. The recall affects Bose S1 Pro System Battery Packs and S1 Pro+ System Battery Packs sold with the speakers or separately as accessories and replacement parts. The batteries can overheat and igni…

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Pipe Fitter With Wicked Deep Accent Is Logan Airport's New Voice Pipe Fitter With Wicked Deep Accent Is Logan Airport's New Voice Pipe Fitter With Wicked Deep Accent Is Logan Airport's New Voice
Pipe Fitter With Wicked Deep Accent Is Logan Airport's New Voice A Massachusetts pipe fitter with a voice made for radio and an accent that's wicked Boston is about to become the sound of one of New England's busiest airports. Chris Donisi, of Burlington, has won Boston Logan International Airport's "Voice of Logan" contest, earning the chance to record announcements that will play throughout its terminals. Click here to listen to Donisi recite the audition. And if you've ever wondered what a classic Boston accent sounds like in a deep baritone, Donisi might be your guy. The HVAC pipe fitter, who grew up in East Arlington, has been told he has a voice m…