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Problems continue for tenants at a Rocky Hill apartment that flooded earlier this year, forcing hundreds to evacuate and stay in hotels for days. Emily Louis moved into the former Concierge Apartments, now The Beacon, four days before frozen pipes burst, causing flooding and water damage in February . Attorney General William Tong investigated and eventually came to an agreement with the owners…
The Connecticut Department of Transportation says CT-179 is closed in both directions after a pole fire was reported around 9 p.m. State Police say a pole explosion occurred and Eversource is on the scene assisting. The area between Church Street and Sand Bank Hill is closed and police advise finding alternate routes. Eversource says there are around over 400 people without power at this time.…
East Lyme Fire Service Chief William Bundy says a construction worker is in critical condition after becoming entrapped by concrete barriers Thursday morning. Around 10 a.m. he says a construction accident was reported in the area of New Frontage Road. “Following extrication from the incident site by emergency personnel, the victim a 54-year-old male was treated on scene for serious injuries and…
Meet the Focker. Actor Ben Stiller is heading to Connecticut on Saturday for a meet-and-greet with fans at Stew Leonard’s in Norwalk. Stiller — who of course stars as Greg Focker in the “Meet the Parents” movie franchise, with the latest installment “Focker-In-Law” hitting theaters later this year – will be promoting his recently launched soda brand Stiller’s Soda. “Come meet Ben, grab your…
Plainfield police found hundreds of child pornography images on a resident’s devices after an investigation started in December 2025. They say the investigation started after Predator Poachers, an organization out of Texas, posed as a minor online and found the 49-year-old man attempting to make contact. “During the course of the investigation, the Plainfield Police Department obtained numerous…
One Closer to Free team of Yale New Haven Health clinicians is changing its name — and adding a special reason to ride. The group is honoring nurse Jackie Jermine, who spent 20 years caring for patients at Yale New Haven Health hospitals in New Haven. “She’s one of the nicest people you would meet on our service,” said Shilpa Mistry, who worked with Jermine. “She had a lot of heart. She had a…
A good Samaritan found six hours-old puppies in a hamper next to a dumpster in New Haven on Saturday and called New Haven Animal Control. “We suspect that they were 24 hours old when we got them,” said Rebekah DeMatteo of Army’s Legacy Rescue. “Their umbilical cords were still wet and had traces of blood on them.” At the time, there were six babies alive. Two have since died. Ferrari, Lamborgini,…
Animals at one California shelter got to spend time with a celebrity this week. Actor Josh Hutcherson stopped by the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Los Angeles location in Long Beach on Tuesday as he advocates for shelter pet adoptions . The visit included Hutcherson touring the facility, volunteering, walking dogs and playing with kittens. “I’ve always loved animals and there’s…
State auditors are raising concerns about several issues involving the Connecticut Department of Children and Families, including a more than $1 million overpayment, a data breach, and questions about an employee’s conduct. This was all found in auditors’ “monthly loss report” for July 2026. DCF said it discovered the overpayment while correcting an earlier payment problem. According to the…
A woman has been charged with providing support to a terror group after allegedly plotting an ISIS-inspired attack on the New York State Capitol building in Albany, federal officials said Thursday. Jessica Bowie, 35, of Albany, allegedly told a confidential source that she supported ISIS and asked for help learning to make explosives, according to a criminal complaint filed in the U.S. District…
