Metro North Running Extra Trains To Macy’s Parade
Metro-North is running extra trains for the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade on Thursday. Special schedules on the New Haven, Hudson, and Harlem lines will accommodate early crowds heading to the parade and returning later in the day. Parade organizers suggest arriving before 7 a.m. to secure a good spot, with the event starting at 8:30.
Read MoreDanbury Father And Son Facing Assault Charges
A Danbury father and son were arrested after allegedly attacking a man who caught them vandalizing his car last month. Police say Benjamin and Justyn DeFonce assaulted the victim with hammers in his driveway and threatened him with a gun when he confronted them. The incident occurred on October 28 in Danbury’s Hayestown section. Both […]
Read MoreLatest Chapter In Redding Goat Lady Saga
The Connecticut Appellate Court has upheld a ruling granting the state permanent custody of 65 goats that were seized from Nancy Burton’s farm in Redding back in 2021 due to allegations of animal cruelty. At that time, investigators found goats in poor health, suffering from inadequate shelter, and there were dozens of decomposing dead animals. […]
Read MoreDeadline Extended For Volunteer Fire Departments To Bill The State
Governor Ned Lamont has signed an Executive Order extending the deadline for volunteer fire departments to bill the state for services during recent critical fire weather conditions. Departments now have three months, instead of one, to submit claims. The governor also announced the termination of the October 25 emergency declaration, effective December 2, following recent […]
Read MoreGovernor & First Lady Holding Open House
Governor Ned Lamont and First Lady Annie Lamont invite all Connecticut residents to the 34th annual holiday open house at the Governor’s Residence on December 6 and 7. Admission is free, and no tickets are required. Visitors can tour the decorated residence, meet Santa, and enjoy live music. Free shuttle service will run from the […]
Read MoreSilver Alert Issued In Danbury
A Silver Alert has been issued for 25-year-old Destin Jackson, who was reported missing from Danbury on Tuesday. Jackson is described as a Black male, 6 feet 3 inches tall, weighing 160 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. No clothing description was made available. Anyone with information is urged to contact the Danbury Police […]
Read MoreBurn Ban Lifted
The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection has lifted the statewide burn ban for state parks, forests, and wildlife management areas. Recent rainfall lowered the forest fire danger to low to moderate levels, marking an improvement after a challenging fire season. Since October 21, the state managed 227 wildfires during one of its driest […]
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