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car thefts 1 hour ago

Viral video captures wild world of car thefts in Connecticut

A viral video is putting a spotlight on car thefts in Connecticut. It’s called Connecticut Kia Boyz and has racked up millions of views online. People sounded off about the film which apparently captu...

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    air travel Apr 22

    Avelo Airlines adds flights to San Juan for Puerto Rican Day Parade next month

    Avelo Airlines announced that they’re adding two new flights out of Tweed-New Haven Airport for the Puerto Rican Day Parade next month. The flights are to Puerto Rico’s San Juan Luis Munoz Martin International Airport (SJU). The first-ever parade will take place on Saturday, May 18. A spokesperson said the addition of these flights is t...
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    Waterbury 23 hours ago

    Over 2 dozen displaced, several pets dead after Waterbury fire

    Over two dozen people are displaced and several pets are dead after a fire broke out at a home in Waterbury Monday night. The fire department was called to a two-alarm fire at a multi-family home on William Street. It appears as though fire tore through the third floor of the structure. Six families lived in the building, and a…

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    solar energy Apr 22

    Thousands of low-income households in CT could be eligible for solar upgrades

    Thousands of low-income households in Connecticut may now be eligible for solar upgrades because of federal funding that was just granted to the state. On Monday, Gov. Ned Lamont announced that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is giving the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) a $62.5 million grant. The...
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    Earth Day Apr 22

    East Hartford plants dozens of cherry blossom trees for Earth Day

    Monday marks the 54th celebration of Earth Day. It was first held on April 22, 1970 to celebrate the planet. In Hartford, Mayor Arunan Arulampalam kicked off celebrations at City Hall. “It is so important that we stop on this Earth Day and think about our own impacts on the climate around us,” he said. Meanwhile in East Hartford, the…
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    Avon Apr 22

    Dozens of families displaced after Avon apartment fire

    An investigation into what caused a fire at the Avon Place Apartments continues as families try to navigate next steps. Charred remains could be seen from where flames roared at the Avon Place Apartments on Sunday.  “I mean, that’s hell right there and thank God everybody made it out. That’s the blessing through it all,” Larry Friel said. Two....
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    UConn 3 hours ago

    UConn's Geno Auriemma serves up drinks in Manchester Tuesday night

    UConn women’s basketball coach Geno Auriemma served up drinks behind the bar at a restaurant in Manchester Tuesday night. He did it to help raise money for Connecticut Children’s. Auriemma was behind the bar from 5 to 7 p.m. at Café Aura on East Center Street. The restaurant urged patrons to come out to say hello and enjoy a...

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    artificial intelligence Apr 22

    Lawmakers discuss artificial intelligence bill as end of session nears

    Supporters of legislation aimed at reigning in artificial intelligence are working to keep the bill alive, removing a section critics say would hurt innovation in Connecticut. “This is something of great hope, great promise, but also great threat,” Sen. Martin Looney (D-President Pro Tem) said during a press conference Monday at the Legislative Off...
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    West Hartford Apr 22

    Local clubs offer help to Wampanoag Country Club following fires

    “It’s not until you get here and kind of, there’s a little bit of an odor too, I mean that just adds to it,” said Michael Rosano, who stopped by to see the damage on Monday morning. The smell of fire was lingering in the air less than 48 hours after West Hartford’s Wampanoag Country Club went up in...

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    Middlebury Apr 22

    Quassy Amusement Park will open this Saturday

    Quassy Amusement Park announced that they are opening for the season this Saturday. It’s their 116th season and the amusement park is holding a two-weekend-long fundraiser. Guests can get single-day tickets for $17 through May 5 when they bring a non-perishable item or home cleaning products. All donations will go to local food banks and Acts...
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    Portland Apr 22

    USDA and Sen. Blumenthal to visit Jobs Pond in Portland as water continues to rise

    It’s been nearly a month since NBC Connecticut first shared the concerns from residents along Jobs Pond in Portland where water levels are quickly rising. Now, residents there say water is still rising, and more and more people are leaving their homes. This week, the USDA and Senator Richard Blumenthal are making trips to the pond to get a......
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    Wilton Apr 22

    Two officers assaulted by reckless driver in Wilton: police

    Two police officers were assaulted while responding to a reckless driver call in Wilton last week, according to police. Wilton police said they saw a car driving recklessly on Danbury Road Monday afternoon. The driver crossed over several lanes and drove in the opposite direction of traffic, authorities said. The driver, 48-year-old Jorge Oliva, en...
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    Wallingford Apr 22

    Woman and 9-month-old were dead in Wallingford home before fire: police

    A woman and a 9-month-old baby had died before a fire broke out at their home in Wallingford last Wednesday, according to police. Police said 24-year-old Justin Varnado, 19-year-old Karizmah Johnson and 9-month-old Kylenn (Jasir) Varnado died after the fire. However, police now say Johnson and 9-month-old Kylenn were reportedly dead before the fire...
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    bankruptcy Apr 22

    4 Express locations to close in Connecticut as company files for bankruptcy

    Four Express stores in Connecticut will be closing their doors as longtime mall retailer Express files for bankruptcy. The company said 95 stores are set to close, including four in Connecticut. There are multiple other Express locations that will remain open. Click here for a list of stores. Express filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Mo...
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    Simsbury Apr 22

    Simsbury police issue warning about ‘Water Wars'

    Police in Simsbury are issuing a warning about “water wars,” something that high school seniors organize in which students with water guns target other students to eliminate them from the game. Police said “water wars” was expected to start Monday and last two weeks. Neither the schools nor the school department support or condone this, police said...
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    Cromwell Apr 22

    3 people rob gas station, attempt to break into another in Cromwell: police

    Police are investigating after three people robbed one gas station and attempted to break into another one nearby in Cromwell early Monday morning, according to police. Officers were called to All-Town at 176 West Street around 3:20 a.m. after getting a report of a robbery. Investigators determined that there had been a robbery with three people. T...
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    Simsbury Apr 22

    Bear cub sighting captivates little boy's attention in Simsbury

    A 3-year-old boy was in awe when he spotted a bear cub on the other side of the glass at his Simsbury home over the weekend and a photo the family took shows the two youngsters peering at each other through the pane. Samantha Welch said bear sightings are pretty frequent where they are, but her son, Trevor, is taking…

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