Restaurant-goers in Connecticut wary of indoor dining
Outdoor dining has drawn crowds across the tristate area but as cases of COVID-19 continue to surge elsewhere in the country, many restaurants in Connecticut have seen hesitation from customers when it comes to dining inside.
NY, NJ, CT restrict access to travelers from 16 states due to fear of coronavirus spread
A mandatory quarantine of 14 days has been extended to travelers entering New York, New Jersey and Connecticut to 16 from the 8 states listed when the advisory was first issued last week.
Connecticut plans to reopen schools in the fall
Connecticut is planning to reopen schools in September, but with many mandatory guidelines, including all students and staff wearing face masks.
Connecticut man says tweet about killing a cop was 'satire'
A Connecticut man got arrested for tweeting: "imma kill a cop today and when they ask my why I did it, imma tell them he was acting nervous and looked at me wrong."
Video shows 10-year-old boy stopping driveway basketball game to hide from passing police car
A now-viral video shows a young Black boy hiding from a passing police vehicle while playing basketball at a home in Connecticut.
NY, NJ, and CT order quarantine for visitors from states with high infection numbers
The governors of New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut are ordering a mandatory 14-day quarantine on visitors from states with high COVID-19 cases. They made the announcement on Wednesday morning in a joint news conference.
Connecticut infection rates fall; indoor dining, gyms, hotels reopen
Connecticut on Wednesday allowed the reopening of restaurants, gyms, spas, movie theaters, hotels, and other businesses under strict social distancing and health protocols.
Some tribes reopen casinos despite opposition from states
In Connecticut, the tribes that own and operate Mohegan Sun and Foxwood Resort Casino began the first stages of reopening on June 1 despite pleas from Gov. Ned Lamont to remain shuttered.
Some tribes reopen their casinos despite state opposition
Some federally recognized tribes have pushed ahead with plans to reopen their casinos despite opposition from governors who have little to no say in the matter.
UConn fugitive caught in Maryland extradited, will face murder charge in home state
A University of Connecticut student who was caught in Maryland after spending six days as a fugitive during a crime spree that included the killings of two men, was back on the state Friday to face charges including murder.
Yale University offers free course on African American history ‘from emancipation to the present’
There are a number of free courses offered online about the history of the black experience in America to those seeking to educate themselves and give context to recent events.
Coast Guard Academy faulted for response to racial incidents
The Department of Homeland Security's inspector general says the U.S. Coast Guard Academy has failed to properly investigate and handle allegations of racial harassment, including the use of racial slurs by cadets.
Connecticut releases rules reopening businesses must follow in Phase Two
Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont has unveiled the rules that businesses planning to open when Phase Two begins on Wednesday, June 17 will have to follow.
Police: Fugitive Peter Manfredonia surrendered peacefully
Peter Manfredonia walked out of a wooded area and surrendered to cops.
Assisted-living homes deploy robots to help residents
For the elderly residents at Maplewood Senior Living, Temi is the perfect blend of high-tech gadget and best friend.
Peter Manfredonia, fugitive Connecticut college student wanted in 2 slayings is captured
A man matching the description of a fugitive college student wanted in the killings of two people in Connecticut was seen in northeastern Pennsylvania, sparking a new search that lasted several hours but came up empty, authorities said Wednesday.
Machete victim's wife: Fugitive Peter Manfredonia was looking for neighbor
The wife of a man killed in a machete attack said that Peter Manfredonia, the college student suspected in that and another killing, was looking for a young woman he knew when he began his rampage.