Many People Injured During Fire In 6-Story Apartment Building Many People Injured During Fire In 6-Story Apartment Building
Many People Injured During Fire In 6-Story Apartment Building Many residents and emergency responders were injured during a fire in a six-story apartment building Wednesday, Sept. 30. In all nearly a dozen people were injured including a firefighter who received first-degree burns. Four people were displaced by the blaze. On Wednesday at around 2:30 p.m., Hamden Firefighters responded to a two-alarm fire at 680 Mix Ave., the Broadmoor Apartments in Hamden, firefighters said. Four police officers arrived on the scene first and began evacuating residents from the building, firefighters said. The officers were later treated on the scene for smoke inhala…
Connecticut Could Soon Get A 12th Chick-fil-A Connecticut Could Soon Get A 12th Chick-fil-A
Connecticut Could Soon Get A 12th Chick-fil-A Connecticut may soon get its 12th Chick-fil-A. Plans have been submitted to the town of Manchester to open a restaurant at The Plaza at Buckland Hills on Pleasant Valley Road over by the Taco Bell. If approved Chic-fil-A, a fried chicken franchise, would construct a new 5,000-square-foot restaurant with parking. Connecticut already has 11 Chick-fil-A’s including locations in West Hartford, Enfield, and North Haven. 
'Killer' Scam Reaches Connecticut; Police Advise Potential Victims 'Killer' Scam Reaches Connecticut; Police Advise Potential Victims
'Killer' Scam Reaches Connecticut; Police Advise Potential Victims The person texting certainly seemed to know the victim - and the threat to kill him and his family appeared to be real. But it was all a hoax. North Haven Police are warning people about a vicious scam. The Police recently took a complaint from a person who had been contacted by an unknown person who claimed to be a member of a drug cartel. The scammer went on to note personal information about the victim - telephone number, address, date of birth, etc. - before asking for money, police said. If the money was not delivered, the scammers said, then the victim and his family would be killed.…
Two Tornado Touchdowns Confirmed In Region Two Tornado Touchdowns Confirmed In Region
Two Tornado Touchdowns Confirmed In Region Tornado touchdowns were confirmed in both the Hudson Valley and Connecticut  during severe storm activity in the region on Thursday, Aug. 27. The National Weather Service made the determinations late Friday night, Aug. 28 after surveying damage during the day. Hudson Valley Tornado The twister in the Hudson Valley happened just after 6:15 p.m. Thursday in Orange County in Montgomery in the area of Old Nealytown Road, according to the weather service. It was an Enhanced Fujita Scale (EF) 1 twister with 90 mph winds and a maximum path width of 600 yards and path length of 2.6 mile…
Wrong-Way Driver From Fairfield County Hits Two Vehicles, Including Cruiser, Police Say Wrong-Way Driver From Fairfield County Hits Two Vehicles, Including Cruiser, Police Say
Wrong-Way Driver From Fairfield County Hits Two Vehicles, Including Cruiser, Police Say A 44-year-old Fairfield County man was arrested after allegedly hitting two vehicles, including a State Police cruiser while driving the wrong way on Route 15 South. The incident took place at 11:17 p.m., Sunday, April 12, between  Exits 64 and 66 in North Haven when state police began receiving 911 reports of a vehicle traveling north in the southbound lanes of the roadway, said the Connecticut State Police. The vehicle, driven by Rodenstein Mine, of Bridgeport, allegedly struck a state police cruiser and kept driving northbound before hitting another vehicle head-on sending it c…
A Look Inside: Amazon’s First CT Retail Outlet Opens In Fairfield County A Look Inside: Amazon’s First CT Retail Outlet Opens In Fairfield County
A Look Inside: Amazon’s First CT Retail Outlet Opens In Fairfield County After months of anticipation, Amazon has opened its first Connecticut retail brick-and-mortar retail shop in Fairfield County. Last year, the online retail giant announced it would be opening a new store in the SoNo Collection mall in Norwalk, markings the company’s first foray in the Nutmeg State. Last week, on Wednesday, Feb. 11, the Amazon 4-star store opened in the mall, featuring the company’s most highly rated products, “from the top categories across all of amazon.com." The store will offer a variety of products, including books, Amazon devices, electronics, kitchen and home produc…
Former Auto Salesman Arrested For Issuing Fake Insurance Cards In Area Former Auto Salesman Arrested For Issuing Fake Insurance Cards In Area
Former Auto Salesman Arrested For Issuing Fake Insurance Cards In Area A former employee of an area auto dealership has been arrested for allegedly issuing fake vehicle insurance cars for a fee and keeping the money while working as a salesman. Harold Butler, 50, of North Haven, was arrested on Tuesday, Feb. 4, on an active warrant for the scam which took place in August 2019, said the Milford Police. According to police, on August 20, 2019, Milford Police received a report from Napoli Kia in regards to fraud and larceny after learning that Butler, a salesman, was issuing fake motor vehicle insurance cards for a fee to customers.  An audit was&…
Man Admits To Stabbing Gas Station Attendant In Robbery Man Admits To Stabbing Gas Station Attendant In Robbery
Man Admits To Stabbing Gas Station Attendant In Robbery A Connecticut man who stabbed a gas station employee in the back during a string of armed robberies pleaded guilty to a federal robbery charge. New Haven resident Vinson Singleton, Jr., 25, pleaded guilty in New Haven federal court to one count of Hobbs Act robbery. He will face up to 20 years in prison when he is sentenced on Jan. 28 next year. According to U.S. Attorney John Durham, at sentencing, the government will argue that Singleton also robbed or attempted to rob a Dunkin Donuts in New Haven on March 8, 2016; a Valero in North Haven on March 9, 2016; a Papa John’s in New Haven on Ma…
ID Released For Man Who Died After Boat Overturned In Long Island Sound ID Released For Man Who Died After Boat Overturned In Long Island Sound
ID Released For Man Who Died After Boat Overturned In Long Island Sound Officials have identified the person killed when a 17-foot-boat overturned in Long Island Sound. Eul Lee, 64, from Fort Lee, New Jersey, was killed during a boating accident in Long Island Sound on Sunday, Nov. 3, said the  Department of Energy and Environmental Protection State Environmental Conservation Police. The incident took place around 9:45 a.m. when four people were fishing from a vessel in the vicinity of the Stratford Shoals (Middle Ground) Light Station when the vessel capsized, EnCon officials said. The Coast Guard responded from Eatons Neck on Long Island (red marker).Goo…
BJ’s To Offer Same-Day Delivery Of Alcohol In Connecticut BJ’s To Offer Same-Day Delivery Of Alcohol In Connecticut
BJ’s To Offer Same-Day Delivery Of Alcohol In Connecticut BJ’s Wholesale Club is bringing alcohol delivery to Connecticut. The wholesale giant announced that it will be expanding its same-day delivery service to include a variety of alcohol, including wine, beer, and liquor. Members will be able to order online from delivery.BJs.com. Alcohol options include: BJ’s recently released exclusive line of wines, Wellsley Farms Prosecco, Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec and Pinot Grigio, all for under $10. Josh Cellars Kendall Jackson Corona White Claw Hard Seltzer Budweiser Tito’s Patron Captain Morgan Spiced Rum “We’re focused on making it …
Amazon’s First Retail Outlet In Connecticut Will Be In Fairfield County. Amazon’s First Retail Outlet In Connecticut Will Be In Fairfield County.
Amazon’s First Retail Outlet In Connecticut Will Be In Fairfield County. Amazon is expanding its portfolio, with plans to introduce its first Connecticut brick-and-mortar shop in Fairfield County. The online retail giant announced it will open a new store in the SoNo Collection mall before the end of the year, marking the company’s first foray in Connecticut. According to Amazon, the store is expected to offer a variety of products, including books, Amazon devices, electronics, kitchen and home products, toys, books, games, and other items. "Yes, we're excited to be bringing Amazon 4-star to the Norwalk area, and are currently hiring. Stay tuned for additional…
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Amazon Starts Hiring At New CT Fulfillment Center As State Report Shows Loss Of 1.5K Jobs Amazon Starts Hiring At New CT Fulfillment Center As State Report Shows Loss Of 1.5K Jobs
Amazon Starts Hiring At New CT Fulfillment Center As State Report Shows Loss Of 1.5K Jobs First, the good news: This summer, Amazon plans to hire 1,800 workers at a new fulfillment center in North Haven -- its fourth facility in the state. The bad news: Connecticut suffered a net loss of 1,500 jobs in May, its fifth consecutive month of job losses. The state's unemployment rate remained at 3.8 percent. “Amazon’s relationship with Connecticut continues to grow as the company is seeing the value of our state as an emerging hub of its northeast operations,” Gov. Ned Lamont said. Connecticut has recovered nearly 81 percent of the 120,300 seasonally adjusted jobs lost since 2008.&n…