More Ways To Beat The Cold!
- Ed Histed
- November 20, 2024
Connecticut residents seeking a break from the winter weather this year will appreciate this news… Frontier Airlines will begin nonstop flights from Bradley International Airport in Windsor Locks to Miami starting February 13. The service will operate twice weekly, and introductory fares start at just $19 if booked by Monday, November 25. Frontier will join […]
Read MoreFrontier Agreement Announced
- Ed Histed
- November 20, 2024
Frontier Communications has agreed to pay $860,000 in bill credits to Connecticut customers after settling service quality violations with the Office of Consumer Counsel. The credits address repeated service failures, including outages and missed maintenance. Customers will also receive automatic credits for future issues under the settlement, which remains binding as Frontier transitions ownership to […]
Read MoreTrump Chooses Connecticut Resident For Top Post
- Ed Histed
- November 20, 2024
Connecticut resident Linda McMahon has been tapped by President Elect Donald Trump to lead the U.S. Department of Education. McMahon, who previously headed the Small Business Administration during Trump’s first term, is known for building WWE into a global brand alongside her husband, Vince McMahon. McMahon’s ties to education include past service on Connecticut’s Board […]
Read MoreInfowars Sale Halted After Judge Questions Transparency
- Ed Histed
- November 19, 2024
A federal judge is now considering throwing out a $1.75 million winning bid for Alex Jones’ bankrupt Infowars business. First United American Companies, which offered twice as much to keep Jones as host, claims the winning bid was rigged through a deal between the humor news site The Onion and Sandy Hook families. The losing […]
Read MoreConnecticut Man Guilty Of Fraud Involving UConn
- Ed Histed
- November 19, 2024
A Connecticut man has been found guilty of defrauding the University of Connecticut out of $62,000. Prosecutors say Dickson Alorwornu of Greenwich… also known as Dixon Al… used stolen social security numbers and credit accounts to apply to UConn under fake identities in 2017. He later withdrew the applications and secured full refunds, funneling the […]
Read MoreFire Costs Adding Up
- Ed Histed
- November 18, 2024
A brush fire in Berlin, Connecticut, that began on October 21st from a poorly extinguished campfire has spread across 120 acres, costing millions to combat. The fire, fueled by a historic drought, triggered aerial water drops and led to the tragic death of a firefighter. Despite the ongoing dry conditions, crews from around the region […]
Read MoreRed Flag Warning Today
- Ed Histed
- November 15, 2024
The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for Connecticut from 7am to 6pm today. Gusty winds, low humidity, and dry conditions have heightened the risk of brush fires across the entire state. The fear is that any fire could spread rapidly. All outdoor burning is strongly discouraged. Meanwhile, an emergency burn ban […]
Read MoreBermuda Is Now A Lot Closer
- Ed Histed
- November 15, 2024
Starting next April, BermudaAir will offer non-stop flights to Bermuda via Bradley International Airport . The airline will provide twice-weekly service on Thursdays and Sundays, with fares starting at $169 one-way. Airport officials say the new route aligns with their goal to expand international options. BermudAir says Bradley’s strategic location between New York and Boston […]
Read MoreDeer Season About To Get Underway In Connecticut
- Ed Histed
- November 15, 2024
Connecticut’s fall firearms deer hunting season kicks off next Wednesday, and hunters and non-hunters alike, are being asked to prioritize safety and respect for others enjoying outdoor activities like hiking, biking, and fishing. There is also a critical need for caution, as the state battles an unprecedented fall wildfire season due to drought and hazardous […]
Read More3,100 Connecticut Commuters To Be Affected By New NYC Toll
- Ed Histed
- November 15, 2024
New York City’s controversial congestion pricing plan is back. The toll will be $9 for drivers entering Manhattan below 60th Street starting January 5. It could impact around 3,100 Connecticut drivers daily. Critics of the plan, including President-elect Donald Trump, argue it’s a harsh tax.
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