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 Killingly School Offices Hours Before Election Day Voting Man Found Dead Outside Killingly School Offices Hours Before Election Day Voting Man Found Dead Outside Killingly School Offices Hours Before Election Day Voting
Man Found Dead Outside Killingly 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…
Missing Hiker Found Dead On CT Trail After Cellphone Data Leads Police To Area Missing Hiker Found Dead On CT Trail After Cellphone Data Leads Police To Area Missing Hiker Found Dead On CT Trail After Cellphone Data Leads Police To Area
Missing Hiker Found Dead On CT Trail After Cellphone Data Leads Police To Area A 69-year-old man who went hiking in Connecticut was found dead hours after he failed to return home, Connecticut State Police said. The man left his home around 10:30 a.m. Monday, Nov. 2, to go hiking in Old Lyme, police said. When he didn't come back, someone reported him missing. Investigators used cellphone data to narrow their search to a hiking trail near Whippoorwill Road. Police received the missing person report around 5:18 p.m., according to Connecticut State Police.  Authorities found the man unresponsive and without a pulse. He was later pronounced dead. Police have not…
Bright Fireballs Could Highlight Taurid Meteor Shower Peak Bright Fireballs Could Highlight Taurid Meteor Shower Peak Bright Fireballs Could Highlight Taurid Meteor Shower Peak
Bright Fireballs Could Highlight Taurid Meteor Shower Peak The Taurid meteor shower is approaching a peak that could give skywatchers a bright reason to stay up late. The Southern Taurids’ November peak falls overnight Wednesday, Nov. 4, into Thursday, Nov. 5, according to the American Meteor Society’s calendar. The following night, Thursday into Friday, Nov. 6, also offers a viewing opportunity. Skywatchers across the Northeastern US should look around midnight and into the early morning hours, weather permitting. That is when Taurus, the constellation from which the meteors appear to originate, sits high in the sky. The attraction is brightness …

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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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JetBlue Hikes Bag Fees Again Amid Soaring Costs From Iran War JetBlue Airways is raising checked bag fees again as airlines struggle with soaring fuel costs driven by the US-Israeli war with Iran. The airline has increased its first checked bag fee to at least $50 for many passengers, according to its website. That's up from $45, a fee that JetBlue implemented in late March. Travelers who wait until less than 24 hours before departure will pay even more, while higher fees also apply during peak travel periods. "We're adjusting checked bag fees to help offset rising fuel and operating costs," JetBlue said in a statement to USA Today. "This helps us ke…

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JetBlue Hikes Bag Fees Again Amid Soaring Costs From Iran War JetBlue Airways is raising checked bag fees again as airlines struggle with soaring fuel costs driven by the US-Israeli war with Iran. The airline has increased its first checked bag fee to at least $50 for many passengers, according to its website. That's up from $45, a fee that JetBlue implemented in late March. Travelers who wait until less than 24 hours before departure will pay even more, while higher fees also apply during peak travel periods. "We're adjusting checked bag fees to help offset rising fuel and operating costs," JetBlue said in a statement to USA Today. "This helps us ke…

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Cause Of Death Released For 'Star Trek' Screen Legend Walter Koenig Cause Of Death Released For 'Star Trek' Screen Legend Walter Koenig Cause Of Death Released For 'Star Trek' Screen Legend Walter Koenig
Cause Of Death Released For 'Star Trek' Screen Legend Walter Koenig New details have emerged about the death of Walter Koenig, the “Star Trek” favorite who brought Pavel Chekov to generations of viewers. Koenig’s death certificate lists cardiopulmonary arrest as the immediate cause, with chronic diastolic congestive heart failure as an underlying cause, according to TMZ, which obtained the document. Acute renal failure was listed as a significant contributing condition. The actor died Sunday, Oct. 25, at his home in North Hollywood, California. He was 90, and his daughter and niece were with him, as Daily Voice previously reported. TMZ also reported that K…