Outdoor dining returns to Connecticut
For the first time in two months, customers dined outdoors at restaurants under a warm spring sun Wednesday across Connecticut as the state began a lengthy process of easing restrictions meant to combat the spread of the coronavirus.
For the first time in two months, customers dined outdoors at restaurants under a warm spring sun Wednesday across Connecticut as the state began a lengthy process of easing restrictions meant to combat the spread of the coronavirus.
Businesses begin Phase 1 of reopening in Connecticut
Thanks to the state's work testing and a drop in hospitalizations due to coronavirus, non-essential retail businesses in the state are beginning to reopen, although barbershops and salons will still not reopen until June 1.
Thanks to the state's work testing and a drop in hospitalizations due to coronavirus, non-essential retail businesses in the state are beginning to reopen, although barbershops and salons will still not reopen until June 1.
Outdoor dining resumes in Connecticut
Restaurants can begin offering service in outdoor dining areas Wednesday as part of the first phase of Connecticut's statewide reopening, including in hard-hit Fairfield County on the New York state line.
Restaurants can begin offering service in outdoor dining areas Wednesday as part of the first phase of Connecticut's statewide reopening, including in hard-hit Fairfield County on the New York state line.
Law school graduate holds miniature commencement ceremony in back yard amid pandemic
“My goal was to remind us not to turn a blind eye to the light in our own backyards.”
“My goal was to remind us not to turn a blind eye to the light in our own backyards.”
Connecticut delays haircuts until June
That haircut will have to wait. Salons and barbershops across Connecticut are not being allowed to reopen on Wednesday after all.
That haircut will have to wait. Salons and barbershops across Connecticut are not being allowed to reopen on Wednesday after all.
Girl, 10, sends over 1,500 art kits to kids in homeless shelters, foster care during coronavirus shutdown
Chelsea, who said she was bullied in school, turned to art when she lost her swim coach to gun violence a few years ago.
Chelsea, who said she was bullied in school, turned to art when she lost her swim coach to gun violence a few years ago.
Beaches across the region begin to open as NYC beaches remain closed
Select beaches across the region are doing what they are calling a "soft opening," but local leaders can still decide to opt-out, which is what New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio has done. However, his decision has come under some criticism.
Select beaches across the region are doing what they are calling a "soft opening," but local leaders can still decide to opt-out, which is what New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio has done. However, his decision has come under some criticism.
Thousands flock to local beaches as coronavirus restrictions begin to lift
Select beaches across the area are doing what they are calling a "soft opening," but local leaders can still decide to opt out, which is what New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio has done. However, his decision has come under some criticism.
Select beaches across the area are doing what they are calling a "soft opening," but local leaders can still decide to opt out, which is what New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio has done. However, his decision has come under some criticism.
Severe storms roll through upstate NY
The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Warning for Ulster County in New York until 7:45 p.m. The NWS said that it had detected radar-indicated rotation.
The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Warning for Ulster County in New York until 7:45 p.m. The NWS said that it had detected radar-indicated rotation.
Inflammatory condition reported in kids in New Jersey, Connecticut
New Jersey Health Commissioner Judith Persichilli said that hospitals in New Jersey reported 18 cases of a new inflammatory syndrome in children as of Wednesday morning.
New Jersey Health Commissioner Judith Persichilli said that hospitals in New Jersey reported 18 cases of a new inflammatory syndrome in children as of Wednesday morning.
Gov. Lamont tested for COVID-19; fires health commissioner
Connecticut looks to significantly increase testing before it begins reopening the economy on May 20.
Connecticut looks to significantly increase testing before it begins reopening the economy on May 20.
Young athletes lament lost sports seasons
These athletes—from Maryland to Connecticut, grade school through high school—say they just miss playing in games that matter, outside of their houses and apartments, with friends they haven't seen in weeks.
These athletes—from Maryland to Connecticut, grade school through high school—say they just miss playing in games that matter, outside of their houses and apartments, with friends they haven't seen in weeks.
Gun rights groups sue Connecticut Gov. Lamont
Gun rights supporters are suing in federal court over an executive order suspending fingerprinting services needed to obtain gun and ammunition permits.
Gun rights supporters are suing in federal court over an executive order suspending fingerprinting services needed to obtain gun and ammunition permits.
Connecticut summer camps may open in June
Connecticut officials plan to allow summer camps to open next month with some strict guidelines to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus.
Connecticut officials plan to allow summer camps to open next month with some strict guidelines to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus.
Connecticut colleges, universities allowed to reopen in phased-in approach
Connecticut's colleges and universities may open at their discretion, in a phased-in way between May 20 and September 1, with mass COVID-19 testing of students living on residential campuses, under a package of recommendations submitted Wednesday to Gov. Ned Lamont.
Connecticut's colleges and universities may open at their discretion, in a phased-in way between May 20 and September 1, with mass COVID-19 testing of students living on residential campuses, under a package of recommendations submitted Wednesday to Gov. Ned Lamont.
Polar vortex, scorching heat on tap for Mother’s Day weekend
Absent for the entire winter, the polar vortex is blasting in with bitter Arctic cold across the eastern U.S. for Mother's Day weekend, and setting the stage for a possible historic May snowstorm in the Northeast.
Absent for the entire winter, the polar vortex is blasting in with bitter Arctic cold across the eastern U.S. for Mother's Day weekend, and setting the stage for a possible historic May snowstorm in the Northeast.
As food aid groups try to outbid others; Connecticut seeks a solution
The Connecticut agriculture commissioner is considering buying food in bulk to provide to organizations that feed needy people, which have seen huge upticks in demand coupled with challenges in getting supplies, he said Monday.
The Connecticut agriculture commissioner is considering buying food in bulk to provide to organizations that feed needy people, which have seen huge upticks in demand coupled with challenges in getting supplies, he said Monday.
Farmers market sets up shop online during pandemic
With the arrival of the coronavirus pandemic, stay-at-home orders, a strained food supply chain, runs on groceries and social distancing requirements, a farmers market decided to open early for the season. But only for online orders.
With the arrival of the coronavirus pandemic, stay-at-home orders, a strained food supply chain, runs on groceries and social distancing requirements, a farmers market decided to open early for the season. But only for online orders.
Immigrants deliver food, 'hope' to workers hit by pandemic
These aide networks can be informal and operate on word-of-mouth and social media fundraising campaigns, the AP reported.
These aide networks can be informal and operate on word-of-mouth and social media fundraising campaigns, the AP reported.
COVID-19 showing suburbs are just as vulnerable as cities
Haunting images of an empty Times Square and the daily accounting of hundreds of fatalities in New York City have reinforced the idea of the coronavirus as an urban contagion. That may obscure the fact that statistically, you may be more likely to have the virus if you live in the suburbs.
Haunting images of an empty Times Square and the daily accounting of hundreds of fatalities in New York City have reinforced the idea of the coronavirus as an urban contagion. That may obscure the fact that statistically, you may be more likely to have the virus if you live in the suburbs.