Cuomo, Murphy, Lamont 'reviewing' new CDC guidance on masks
The CDC says even if you're vaccinated you should go back to wearing a mask indoors in parts of the country where infections are rising. New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut are reviewing the new guidance.
The CDC says even if you're vaccinated you should go back to wearing a mask indoors in parts of the country where infections are rising. New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut are reviewing the new guidance.
Bear sightings in Connecticut on the rise
Connecticut officials have fielded more than 5,000 reports of black bear sightings in the state this year.
Connecticut officials have fielded more than 5,000 reports of black bear sightings in the state this year.
Bodies of 2 missing teenage boys found in Connecticut river
The bodies of two missing teenagers who authorities believe went swimming in the swollen Farmington River were discovered on Monday, roughly a mile-and-a-half from where they were last seen.
The bodies of two missing teenagers who authorities believe went swimming in the swollen Farmington River were discovered on Monday, roughly a mile-and-a-half from where they were last seen.
Calls to reinstate face mask rules grow as COVID cases rise
Mask wearing is resuming in Los Angeles and some in our area are calling for it to be reinstated. This, as the more contagious Delta variant of COVID-19 is sweeping across the nation.
Mask wearing is resuming in Los Angeles and some in our area are calling for it to be reinstated. This, as the more contagious Delta variant of COVID-19 is sweeping across the nation.
Russian hacker 'Bot Master' to be sentenced in US
Federal prosecutors are seeking a lengthy prison sentence for a Russian hacker known internationally as the “bot master."
Federal prosecutors are seeking a lengthy prison sentence for a Russian hacker known internationally as the “bot master."
Tornado takes down trees in CT with 80 mph gusts
A tornado with peak winds of 80 mph (50 kph) knocked down trees in northern Connecticut.
A tornado with peak winds of 80 mph (50 kph) knocked down trees in northern Connecticut.
Delta variant spread in New York area highlights vaccination urgency, officials say
COVID-19 cases are ticking up ever so slightly in New York City neighborhoods where people have not been vaccinated. And for the first time in months, the infection rate in New Jersey has risen above 1%.
COVID-19 cases are ticking up ever so slightly in New York City neighborhoods where people have not been vaccinated. And for the first time in months, the infection rate in New Jersey has risen above 1%.
77-year-old man who reported accidental shooting charged with wife's murder
The Connecticut man who told police that he accidentally shot his wife. After they realized she was shot twice, they charged him with murder.
The Connecticut man who told police that he accidentally shot his wife. After they realized she was shot twice, they charged him with murder.
Powerful thunderstorms cause flooding in NY, NJ
A nearly stationary frontal boundary combined with a hot and humid air mass sparked some thunderstorms on Monday. A Flash Flood Watch is in effect for northeast New Jersey, most of southeast New York, and a small portion of southern Connecticut until 10 a.m. on Tuesday.
A nearly stationary frontal boundary combined with a hot and humid air mass sparked some thunderstorms on Monday. A Flash Flood Watch is in effect for northeast New Jersey, most of southeast New York, and a small portion of southern Connecticut until 10 a.m. on Tuesday.
Owner sells salon for $1 to 'worthy' employee
Salon owner Pio Imperati took a chance and hired hairstylist Kathy Moura right out of technical high school 15 years ago. It has worked out so well that Imperati sold her his venerable New Haven, Connecticut, business for $1.
Salon owner Pio Imperati took a chance and hired hairstylist Kathy Moura right out of technical high school 15 years ago. It has worked out so well that Imperati sold her his venerable New Haven, Connecticut, business for $1.
Elsa slams New Jersey, New York, New England; moves out to sea
Fast-moving Tropical Storm Elsa hit the New York City region with torrential rains and high winds as it churned up the East Coast.
Fast-moving Tropical Storm Elsa hit the New York City region with torrential rains and high winds as it churned up the East Coast.
Hot weather, powerful thunderstorms in New York area
After a scorching and humid day, powerful storms moved across the region, downing trees and power lines. And Wednesday could have more of the same.
After a scorching and humid day, powerful storms moved across the region, downing trees and power lines. And Wednesday could have more of the same.
Connecticut launches website to explain new marijuana law
Connecticut legalized the recreational use of cannabis but a lot of questions about the law remain. The state launched a website to provide up-to-date information.
Connecticut legalized the recreational use of cannabis but a lot of questions about the law remain. The state launched a website to provide up-to-date information.
Motel owner shot and killed in argument over $10 pool pass during heat
A Connecticut motel owner was shot and killed after an argument over the price of a pass to use the motel's swimming pool on a hot summer day.
A Connecticut motel owner was shot and killed after an argument over the price of a pass to use the motel's swimming pool on a hot summer day.
Heat wave bears down on New York City region
Hot temperatures continued across the Tri-State Region Monday, as the second day of a second heatwave of the year was expected to sweep across the region this week.
Hot temperatures continued across the Tri-State Region Monday, as the second day of a second heatwave of the year was expected to sweep across the region this week.
Car crashes into building killing driver, sparking fire displacing six families
A car crashed into an apartment building in Manchester on Thursday, killing the driver and sparking a fire that displaced six families, authorities said.
A car crashed into an apartment building in Manchester on Thursday, killing the driver and sparking a fire that displaced six families, authorities said.
Merle Smith, first Black graduate of Coast Guard Academy, dies of COVID complications
Merle Smith Jr., the first Black cadet to graduate from the Coast Guard Academy, has died of complications from Parkinson's disease and COVID-19. He was 76. Smith commanded patrol boats in Vietnam, taught law classes at the academy in New London and retired with the rank of commander.
Merle Smith Jr., the first Black cadet to graduate from the Coast Guard Academy, has died of complications from Parkinson's disease and COVID-19. He was 76. Smith commanded patrol boats in Vietnam, taught law classes at the academy in New London and retired with the rank of commander.
Connecticut Gov. Lamont signs recreational marijuana into law
Connecticut on Tuesday became the 19th state to legalize the recreational use of marijuana, which remains an illegal drug under federal law. People age 21 and older will be allowed to possess and consume marijuana beginning on July 1.
Connecticut on Tuesday became the 19th state to legalize the recreational use of marijuana, which remains an illegal drug under federal law. People age 21 and older will be allowed to possess and consume marijuana beginning on July 1.
Philip Morris International to move corporate headquarters to Connecticut
Philip Morris International is moving its corporate headquarters from New York to Connecticut.
Philip Morris International is moving its corporate headquarters from New York to Connecticut.
Connecticut governor pledges to cut train travel time to New York
Gov. Ned Lamont pledged to make the trip from New Haven to New York 10 minutes faster as early as 2022.
Gov. Ned Lamont pledged to make the trip from New Haven to New York 10 minutes faster as early as 2022.