For New York residents feeling lonely as Valentine's Day approaches, the results of one new report may bring comforting news. New York has been named the second-best state in the nation to be single in, according to a new report released by Wallethub on Monday, Jan. 30. The report compares all 50 states across three key dimensions: dating economics, dating opportunities, and ...

A beloved Vernon deli frequented by sandwich lovers from across the area is set to close so that renovation work can be completed. Rein's Deli, located at 435 Hartford Turnpike (Route 30), announced that it will close starting on Sunday, Feb. 5 at 3 p.m. for the renovations, according to a social media post. The closure will last for a little more than a week, with the eatery ...

A Connecticut woman faces drug charges after falling asleep in her car at a Hudson Valley gas station while holding a glass crack pipe, police said. On Saturday, Jan. 28, around 3:30 a.m., police in Putnam County were patrolling in Kent when they noticed a white BMW stopped at a gas pump with its brake lights on at a Mobil gas station located at 1338 NY-52, according to Kent ...

A Waterbury man suspected of being involved in multiple shots fired incidents in the city was found to be in possession of an illegally-owned gun and narcotics, police said. On Thursday, Feb. 2, around 3:30 p.m., police in Waterbury were patrolling the city's downtown area when they received a complaint that a man had been loading a gun and causing a disturbance in the area of West ...

A cafe in northern Fairfield County perfect for those with specialized diets is receiving a warm reception from visitors. Botanika Cafe, which opened around March 2022 and is located in Ridgefield at 424 Main St.,  only serves plant-based organic food made with vegan and gluten-free ingredients. Popular vegan dishes served by the eatery, which serves breakfast and lunch, ...

Firefighters were sent to a nursing home in Northern Westchester after an electric fireplace malfunctioned. The incident happened on Sunday, Jan. 29, around 8:15 p.m., when firefighters responded to the Sky View Rehabilitation & Health Care nursing home in Croton-on-Hudson located at 1280 Albany Post Rd., according to the Croton-on-Hudson Fire Department. Firefighters ...

Community members are rallying to support the family of a 14-year-old Danbury boy who was paralyzed after a suicide attempt. The support is coming in the form of a GoFundMe page, which has raised thousands of dollars so far to benefit the family of Higor Santos, who attempted suicide by jumping off of a bridge in Danbury on Sunday, Oct. 16, 2022. The attempt came after ...

A man faces larceny charges after stealing beer from a Northern Westchester gas station, police said. The incident happened on Monday, Jan. 23 around 9:30 a.m. In Yorktown, when police responded to the Coco Farms gas station located at 3700 Barger St. (Route 132) for a reported theft of a quantity of Modelo beer. After a brief investigation, police identified 31-year-old ...

As a powerful cold front brings heavy winds and freezing Arctic air to the Hudson Valley, thousands of customers have been left without power from fallen trees and power lines. The front arrived on Friday, Feb. 3, also bringing a blast of cold Arctic air that along with the damaging wind gusts, is making temperatures feel below-freezing at times.Related story - Damaging Wind ...

Heavy winds are knocking out power for thousands of people in Connecticut as a potent cold front packed with damaging winds rolls through the region.The front arrived on Friday, Feb. 3, also bringing a blast of cold Arctic air that along with the heavy wind, is making temperatures feel below-freezing at times. Related Story - Damaging Wind Gusts Could Cause Power Outages As ...