Connecticut

Taylor tries sandwiches from BIRDCODE in West Hartford, and Haven Hot Chicken in New Haven.

Rep. Jim Himes, D-Conn., implored his Republican colleagues to consider their own legacy in deciding whether to cast a vote to impeach President Donald Trump, saying, “Where he goes in history, you go in history.”

Connecticut residents who are 75 years old and older will soon be able to get a COVID-19 vaccine. This is what you need to know.

Taylor takes us on a tour of this magnificent home.

Lt. Governor Susan Bysiewicz is self-isolating after a member of her staff tested positive for the coronavirus. Contact tracing was underway, and all members Bysiewicz’s staff who had been in close contact with the unidentified staffer will self-isolate, said her chief of staff, Adam Joseph. Bysiewicz tested negative Thursday and will work remotely while self-isolating, Joseph said. This is...

President Trump could face impeachment hearings for the second time in just over a year. On Friday, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said the House of Representatives will begin evaluating the Impeachment of President Trump if he does not resign. Reacting to Wednesday’s events, where rioters overtook the U.S. Capitol, Pelosi issued a statement that read in part: “It is...

President Trump could face impeachment hearings for the second time in just over a year. On Friday, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said the House of Representatives will begin evaluating the Impeachment of President Trump if he does not resign.

This year we will be awarding $315,000 to up to 12 local nonprofits making a difference in the community.

The events that unfolded in our nation’s Capitol were a stark contrast to the peaceful protests at the Connecticut State Capitol earlier in the day. But with tensions running high across the country, Capitol Police are making some changes.  The barriers are still up at the state Capitol, where hundreds of protesters came Wednesday to object to executive orders...

Connecticut’s Capitol Police are reviewing security procedures in the wake of the violent riot at the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday.

New Haven Police Chief Otoniel Reyes is retiring from his post this spring and the mayor announced that Assistant Chief Renee Dominguez will become the acting chief of the police department in June.

An state advisory committee met virtually on Tuesday to discuss who in Connecticut should be a part of the next group of people to receive the COVID-19 vaccine.

Aiming to clear their minds and hit reset for 2021, many people headed to Connecticut State Parks on Friday. Once again, the “First Day Hikes” were popular but a little different than usual. Normally on New Year’s Day, groups would gather at Gillette Castle in East Haddam. They would then be escorted around the magnificent piece of property by a…

With a new coronavirus strain spreading in England, there are concerns that the COVID-19 vaccines won’t be effective against it. Public health physician, professor, and health policy expert Dr. Vin Gupta joined LX News to discuss why confidence is high that the FDA approved vaccines will fight the new variant of the virus.

All Riverfront Recapture parks in Connecticut are closed Sunday due to flooding. They say there are areas with up to 18 inches of water of flooding. The flooding comes after a storm with high winds and heavy rain moved through the state on Christmas. The storm brought 2-3+ inches of rain to areas of the state. Riverfront Recapture connects the…

Connecticut residents, businesses and landlords are getting a three-month grace period on taxes due to the COVID-19 pandemic — but exactly how much they’ll end up paying will depend on where they live. In some towns, the tax deferment will be interest-free, while in others it will come with a lowered interest rate. Whether taxpayers need to apply for the…

It’s difficult to imagine a year when we needed a little comic relief more desperately than in 2020. No yuks? Yuck. Fortunately, New Englanders came through with some welcome pandemic distractions.

Two 12-year-old brothers from Connecticut have created a solution to a common Christmas problem – falling ornaments. Ayaan and Mika’il Naqvi joined LX News to talk about their invention of the “ornament anchor” and how their small business is helping homeless pets.

Governor Ned Lamont and First Lady Annie Lamont released a video taking Connecticut residents on a virtual tour of their house as it is decorated for the holiday season. Governors over the last 30 years have decorated the house for the holiday season and opened it to the public for tours, including live performances from local musicians, a spokesperson for…

Join Mike Hydeck on a tour of holiday light displays around Connecticut!