Inmate found strangled with mask issued to prevent coronavirus spread
A 32-year-old prison inmate in Connecticut has been found strangled with a mask issued to help prevent the spread of the new coronavirus.
Feds say Yale discriminates against Asian, White applicants
A Justice Department investigation finds that Yale University is illegally discriminating against Asian American and white applicants, in violation of federal civil rights law.
Connecticut fines residents $3,000 for violating coronavirus travel advisory
Connecticut says it has issued its first $3,000 in fines to a pair of residents who failed to comply with the state’s new coronavirus travel advisory.
Thousands still without power a week after tropical storm
Tens of thousands of people were still waiting in Connecticut and New York on Tuesday for their lights to come back.
Heat wave returns before electricity for thousands across New York City region
Another heatwave was rolling into the New York region as more than 300,000 residents and businesses waited for electricity to return after last week’s tropical storm.
Florida rescinds quarantine order for visitors from NY, NJ, CT
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis rescinded an order requiring people traveling from New York, New Jersey and Connecticut to the Sunshine State to quarantine or isolate for 14 days.
University of Connecticut first FBS team to cancel 2020 football season
Newly-independent UConn announced it will suspend its football program for this year, citing COVID-19 health concerns, making it the first FBS team to cancel its season.
Tropical Storm Isaias batters NYC region
Tropical Storm Isaias battered the New York City region Tuesday and prompted the National Weather Service to activate numerous serious weather alerts for the area.
Tornado Watch for New York City, Long Island, New Jersey and Connecticut expires
The Tornado Watch that was issued for New York City, Long Island, New Jersey and a portion of Connecticut has expired.
New York, New Jersey, Connecticut now require Rhode Island travelers to quarantine
Rhode Island travelers must now quarantine in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut as some Northeast states begin to see signs of rising infections.
Tropical Storm Warning issued for New York City region ahead of Isaias
A Tropical Storm Warning was issued Monday for New York City, Long Island, parts of New Jersey and Connecticut ahead of the expected arrival of Isaias early this week.
Hartford police say man decapitated landlord during rent dispute, claimed 'sovereign' status
A Connecticut man decapitated his landlord with a sword during a dispute over unpaid rent, authorities said.
CDC: Coronavirus infection rates much higher than reported
True COVID-19 rates were more than 10 times higher than reported cases in most U.S. regions from late March to early May, the CDC says.
Dog can’t contain excitement when owner returns from 7-month US Navy deployment
A miniature Australian shepherd got excited when one of his owners returned from military deployment to the family’s home.
3 shot during overnight parking lot party
Three people were wounded in a shooting at a parking lot where car enthusiasts and others gathered overnight for an outdoor party.
22 states now on travel restriction list in NY, NJ, CT
Minnesota, New Mexico, Ohio and Wisconsin were added to the list of states from which travelers must quarantine when arriving in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut.
Coast Guard leaders decline to testify on racial incidents at academy
Admiral Karl Schultz, the Coast Guard's commandant, refused to testify, citing an executive branch policy on rules for such hearings.
Fay moves out, becomes post-tropical cyclone over eastern NY
Tropical Storm Fay is weakening after making landfall in New Jersey on Friday amid heavy, lashing rain that closed beaches and flooded shore town streets.
NY, NJ, CT add three more states to restricted access list
People arriving to New York, New Jersey and Connecticut from three more states will have to quarantine for 14-days due to concerns over the spread of COVID-19.
Connecticut pauses Phase 3 of reopening
Connecticut officials said they are pausing Phase 3 reopening in the state indefinitely after seeing coronavirus spikes in several other states.