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weather14 days ago•3 min saved

Nor'easter leaves Connecticut with widespread road closures and thousands without power

A powerful nor'easter struck Connecticut on Saturday, September 26, causing extensive damage across the state. Strong winds, peaking at 40-60 mph, downed trees and power lines, leading to numerous road closures and significant power outages. Coastal areas experienced flooding, particularly in Fairfield and New Haven counties. By 9 p.m., Eversource reported nearly 19,400 customers without power, while United Illuminating reported over 2,600 outages. Authorities urged residents to stay off the roads and treat all downed lines as live.

via WFSB|

#coastal-flooding #connecticut #noreaster

health15 days ago•22 min saved

CT Family Files Wrongful Death Suit Against Yale New Haven Over Cancer Care

A Connecticut family has sued Yale New Haven Hospital, alleging that negligent care for a 63-year-old man with squamous cell carcinoma led to his death in 2024. The lawsuit claims the hospital failed to properly diagnose, treat, and monitor the cancer, particularly ignoring the patient's status as a renal transplant recipient. The family asserts that the hospital proceeded with reconstruction despite incomplete cancer removal, leading to metastasis and disfigurement. Yale New Haven acknowledged the suit but declined to comment on specifics due to ongoing litigation.

via Hartford Courant|

#connecticut #health #medical-malpractice

entertainment23 days ago•5 min saved

Lena Dunham Balances London Home Base With Connecticut Family Haven After Welcoming First Child

Lena Dunham and husband Luis Felber welcomed their first child, a daughter born via surrogate, as they expand their international life after relocating from Los Angeles to London. They split time between a four-story North London townhouse serving as their primary home base and a nearby Connecticut “forever home” near Dunham’s parents. The baby’s arrival was detailed in a Vogue op-ed, and the piece also notes a late birth window and an Airbnb booking hiccup around their surrogate, alongside Dunham’s earlier 2025 hysterectomy and ongoing family planning.

via New York Post|

#celebrity-real-estate #connecticut #entertainment

justice24 days ago•35 min saved

Connecticut’s Diamantis vanishes to Greece ahead of sentencing

Former Connecticut official Konstantinos Diamantis fled to Greece ahead of a U.S. sentencing for bribery and extortion, leveraging his Greek dual citizenship and Greece’s lack of an extradition treaty; prosecutors are exploring ways to bring him back after he sent a lengthy email accusing Gov. Lamont and the Biden administration of politicized prosecution. He faces a potential sentence over a decade, with sentencing set for Sept. 30, and state officials moved to suspend his pension and revoke retirement benefits.

via CT Mirror|

#connecticut #corruption #extradition

weather27 days ago•391 min saved

Deluge Triggers Tri-State Flash Floods, Disrupting Transit Across CT, NY and NJ

Heavy rains sparked flash floods across coastal Connecticut, New York and New Jersey, prompting road closures, water rescues (including 13 in Westport) and rail disruptions on Metro-North/Amtrak to New Haven; Tweed New Haven Airport closed its departures terminal; officials urged drivers to avoid flooded roadways as conditions eased, with no immediate fatalities reported.

via NBC News|

#connecticut #flash-flooding #new-jersey

weather27 days ago•127 min saved

Tri-state flash floods sweep CT, NY, NJ; no deaths reported

Heavy rainfall caused flash floods across Connecticut, New York, and New Jersey, with videos showing cars submerged on flooded roads. Officials said there were no immediate reports of deaths or severe injuries as the deluge subsided, and Paterson’s Dominican parade resumed later with a slight delay.

via AP News|

#connecticut #flash-flooding #new-york

books1 month ago•23 min saved

Castle, Harem, and the Manosphere: Jon Ronson Probes Modern Manhood

Slate’s Scaachi Koul reviews Jon Ronson’s The Castle: Adventures in a World of Unraveling Men, which follows a Connecticut castle built to host a haremlike plan and chronicles the manosphere. Ronson interviews the castle’s principal and those around him to examine male shame, purpose, and the broader cultural pull of online fame, arguing that men are adrift as women assume greater economic power. The book blends suspense with reportage and humor, not as a how-to but as a warning about a culture in flux—while offering glimmers of hope in places like UFC culture and moments of vulnerability that complicate the narrative. The piece emphasizes the grotesque images the castle evokes and notes that, despite occasional optimism, the overall trajectory remains troubling for gender relations.

via Slate|

#books #connecticut #jon-ronson

politics1 month ago•5 min saved

Connecticut official seeks clarity on CNN-reported DHS voter-fraud probe

Connecticut Secretary of the State Stephanie Thomas says she has no confirmation of a DHS voter-fraud probe as reported by CNN and has not contacted federal officials; DHS would not confirm an active investigation but emphasizes pursuing noncitizens who vote, while Thomas notes ongoing voter-roll maintenance and election security, with no local registrar inquiries and a recent isolated case involving a detained individual who was a registered voter but not confirmed as fraud.

via CT Mirror|

#connecticut #dhs #elections

health1 month ago•36 min saved

CT records third measles case of 2026 tied to travel

Connecticut health officials confirmed the state's third measles case of 2026, a Hartford County adult who recently traveled internationally and was hospitalized; vaccination status is unknown. The case mirrors a national spike, with 2,777 cases reported as of Aug. 20 and most linked to outbreaks and unvaccinated or unknown-status individuals. Connecticut boasts one of the highest MMR vaccination rates (98.6% of kindergarteners with two doses, second in the nation). Officials urge travelers to verify MMR status before international trips, monitor for symptoms for 21 days after exposure, and contact a healthcare provider or use CT WiZ/2-1-1 for information and vaccination records.

via Patch|

#connecticut #health #measles

science1 month ago•22 min saved

Two Fireballs Light Up Connecticut Sky During Perseids

Two fireballs were spotted over Killingly, Connecticut, during the annual Perseid meteor shower, with witnessing footage captured by Lisa LeBron and her family. The Perseids occur each summer from mid-July to late August, peaking around August 12–13, as Earth passes through dust left by comet Swift-Tuttle, according to NASA.

via New York Post|

#connecticut #meteor-shower #nasa

politics1 month ago•5 min saved

Connecticut Primary Reframes Social Security Push

In Connecticut’s 1st District Democratic primary, Luke Bronin defeated incumbent John Larson, who has led the push to expand Social Security via the Social Security 2100 Act. The bill would boost benefits and extend solvency, financed by lifting the payroll tax cap and taxing higher earners. With the Social Security trust fund projected to run out around 2032, the election outcome could influence the next Congress’s approach to reform, as Bronin argues for broader movement and challenger Amy Chai presents alternative positions.

via CNBC|

#congress #connecticut #payroll-tax-cap

politics2 months ago•12 min saved

Bronin defeats Larson in CT-1 primary, signaling a generational shift in Congress

Former Hartford mayor Luke Bronin defeated longtime incumbent Rep. John Larson in Connecticut's 1st District Democratic primary, winning about 53.5% to 34.7% with roughly half the votes counted. The race highlighted a push for generational change and a fresher voice in Congress, aided by heavy outside spending, with Bronin now the clear favorite in November in the safely Democratic district.

via CT Mirror|

#connecticut #democratic-primary #generational-change

politics2 months ago•2 min saved

Bronin defeats Larson in Connecticut primary, signaling a generational shift

Former Hartford mayor Luke Bronin defeated Rep. John Larson in Connecticut's Democratic primary, making Larson the seventh incumbent Democrat to lose a primary this year; Bronin ran on generational change and benefited from strong fundraising and party backing.

via Axios|

#connecticut #democratic-primary #incumbents

politics2 months ago•10 min saved

Lamont Clinches CT Democratic Primary, Eyes Third Term

Incumbent Gov. Ned Lamont defeated Josh Elliott by roughly two-thirds in Connecticut’s Democratic primary, a decisive win that keeps Lamont on track for a third term and sets up a November showdown with Republican Ryan Fazio. Elliott ran as a left-leaning challenger pushing higher taxes and a public option, but Lamont’s record—handling the pandemic, generating budget surpluses, and enacting a major tax cut—helped him prevail. The race, CT’s first gubernatorial primary since 1978, highlights intra‑party tensions amid a broader national trend toward establishment incumbents, as Elliott vows to stay engaged in politics and Lamont touts steady, pragmatic governance. Elliott’s campaign included sharp ads, including a controversial “diaper” spot that drew backlash from voters.

via CT Mirror|

#connecticut #democratic-primary #governor

politics2 months ago•3 min saved

Connecticut Democrat Larson Loses Primary, Signaling Generational Shift in Congress

Rep. John Larson, a 14-term Democrat from Connecticut, lost his primary to Luke Bronin, a 47-year-old former Hartford mayor, as voters leaning toward generational change helped Bronin win endorsements and fundraising. The loss marks Larson as the latest incumbent to be unseated this cycle in a year that has seen multiple party members facing primary challenges.

via NBC News|

#congress #connecticut #elections