COVID-19 travel advisory list for NY, NJ and CT
In an effort to curb the spread of the coronavirus, all travelers to New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut from states with a significant spread of COVID-19 are required to quarantine for 14 days upon entering the Tri-State Region.
Connecticut targets October 8 for Phase 3 reopening
Governor Ned Lamont announced Thursday that the state was targeting October 8 to begin Phase 3 of its reopening efforts.
New Jersey is among happiest states, WV worst, study finds
New Jersey, often the brunt of many jokes, is having the last laugh thanks to a new study that ranks it among the happiest states in the country.
How to vote by mail using an absentee ballot in Connecticut
In light of the risks posed by the coronavirus pandemic, Connecticut now allows any registered voter to request an absentee ballot. Here is what you need to know.
18-year-old honored after pulling mother and 3 children from burning vehicle in Connecticut
Justin Gavin ran to the vehicle and pulled a 1-year-old, a 4-year-old and a 9-year-old from the backseat, as well as their mother.
Connecticut health officials warn of rare bacteria in LI Sound water
Connecticut health officials are warning of a rise in infections stemming from the exposure to bacteria in Long Island Sound.
Connecticut police chief accused of rigging his own hiring has resigned
The police chief of Connecticut's largest city has been arrested on charges that he teamed with Bridgeport's personnel director to rig the hiring process to make sure he'd get the job.
Connecticut parents sent child to school with COVID-19, official says
The Superintendent of the Meriden Public Schools in central Connecticut issued an announcement on September 10, reporting a child had been sent to school while their COVID-19 test was pending and was later found to be positive.
Connecticut school superintendent announces parents sent child to school with COVID-19
The Superintendent of the Meriden Public Schools in central Connecticut issued an announcement on September 10, reporting a child had been sent to school while their COVID-19 test was pending and was later found to be positive.
Towns testing sewage to track coronavirus spread
A number of municipalities in our area are monitoring wastewater for evidence of the coronavirus.
Tracking the coronavirus through wastewater
With the reality of testing backlogs, inaccuracies and slow turnarounds, scientists are looking for faster ways to spot a spike in coronavirus cases and may have found one in a place you wouldn’t expect.
Hartford Public Schools closed due to ransomware attack
Schools in the Hartford Public School system will not open on Tuesday as scheduled due to a cyber attack.
Tornadoes confirmed to have downed trees, damaged buildings in CT and NY
The National Weather Service has confirmed that tornadoes touched down in southern Connecticut and in New York City’s northern suburbs during Thursday’s storms, uprooting trees and knocking out power to thousands of residents.
Powerful storms roll through region, bringing damaging winds, heavy rain
A line of powerful thunderstorms roared across the Northeast U.S. on Thursday, dumping sheets of rain on New York City, although only a handful of power outages were reported in Queens in Westchester.
Severe storms roll through region
Heavy rain, and downed trees and power lines in Connecticut after a series of strong storms rolled through the area Thursday evening.
Costa Rica will begin allowing American tourists from 6 states to visit
Starting Sept. 1, Costa Rica said it will allow residents from six U.S. states to visit.
Danbury names sewage plant after HBO's John Oliver
Mayor Mark Boughton is showing John Oliver what he thinks about the comedian's expletive-filled rant about his city.
Danbury residents on alert after 'serious' virus outbreak
Residents of Danbury are being urged to take precautions after what officials have described as a “serious outbreak” of the coronavirus.
Some AMC theaters reopen with 15-cent tickets on first day
Connecticut has allowed movie theaters to reopen. But several states, including New York, have not.
ALDI recalls bagged peaches that could be contaminated with salmonella
ALDI has removed the affected peaches from select stores in 20 states.