Jayne Chacko is a reporter for NBC Connecticut and joined the team in April 2025.
Jayne aims to report with compassion and respect. She loves to learn something new in every story she covers.
Prior to joining NBC Connecticut, she was a reporter and weekend anchor at WTNH News 8 for three years. Before that, she was a reporter at 13 WHAM in Rochester, New York, and WBOC in Salisbury, Maryland.
Jayne was born and raised in New Jersey and is a proud Rutgers University graduate. When she’s not reporting, Jayne loves to read, watch horror movies, and spend time with her family.
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CT towns and cities hold 9/11 ceremonies marking 25th year since attacks
Across the state, several towns and cities held ceremonies to honor and remember the lives lost on September 11, 2001. In New Haven, the city’s fire department recognized the police, EMS, and firefighters who rushed in to help, including some of their own who helped with search and recovery efforts. “This is a profession that you cannot be selfish,” New…
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State marks 25 years since 9/11 with annual ceremony in Westport
State leaders welcomed family and friends of 9/11 victims for a special ceremony at Sherwood Island State Park Wednesday. The state’s living memorial for the 161 victims who had ties to Connecticut is at the state park in Westport. On the day of the attack, people visiting Sherwood Island State Park could see smoke rising from lower Manhattan across the…
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Rocky Hill High School coach charged with OUI after deadly pedestrian crash
A coach at Rocky Hill High School has been charged with operating under the influence after a deadly pedestrian crash on Sunday night. Dispatchers received a 911 call about a collision on Glastonbury Avenue around 8:45 p.m. Emergency crews responded to the area, and police found a collision involving a car and a pedestrian. Police said the pedestrian was transported…
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2 people seriously injured after garbage truck crashes into river in Bristol
Two people were seriously injured after a garbage truck crashed into the Pequabuck River in Bristol on Friday, police said. Police were called to the crash just before noon. The initial response found that the garbage truck was traveling north on Willis Street when it continued through the parking lot of the Bristol Arts and Innovation Magnet School, crossed Memorial…
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‘Students suffer the consequences': CEA reports 271 fewer teachers, positions
Nearly 300 teachers and positions were cut in budgets, leaving schools to start the school year with fewer educators, according to data by the Connecticut Education Association (CEA). According to available data collected in June, about 97 teachers were slated to be laid off, and 174 positions were slated to be eliminated through attrition, meaning retirements and resignations. The data…
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Hundreds march, protest against ICE activity in Danbury
Sixty-five families have been impacted by ICE operations last week, according to the advocacy group.
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Lindsay Clancy trial puts a spotlight on postpartum psychosis
Lindsay Clancy’s murder trial is putting a spotlight on a rare condition called postpartum psychosis. The defense claims that Clancy suffered from postpartum psychosis, causing her to harm her three children. The Cleveland Clinic defines it as a rare and severe psychiatric emergency after childbirth that causes a complete break from reality. The condition affects 1-2 women per 1000, according…
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Judge sentences shooter who killed man, injured New Haven police captain to 65 years in prison
A judge sentenced a man who injured a former New Haven police officer and killed a man to 65 years in prison, with a minimum of 25 years. Albert Eaddy was convicted of murder and other charges after a trial. He was in court briefly Monday to waive his right to be there for the sentencing and then was escorted out. …
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New Catholic school opens in New Britain
A new Catholic high school officially opened its doors for the school year on Friday. The Chesterton Academy of St. Francis of Assisi moved into the building behind the church of the same in New Britain. School leaders said there was more interest in Catholic education, so opening a new school in the area was the next step. The founding…
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Connecticut farm reacts to Trump's beef import plan
President Donald Trump is trying to ease the pain over food prices by allowing the United States to import foreign beef without high tariffs starting next week. The move has been criticized by the largest association that represents American cattle farmers, but one Connecticut farmer hopes it’ll boost local business. Susan Burkowsky-Sniffin owns Why Not Farm in Bethlehem with...
