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CT Restaurant Owner Has Message For Customer After Racist Outburst: 'Don't Ever Come Back' CT Restaurant Owner Has Message For Customer After Racist Outburst: 'Don't Ever Come Back' CT Restaurant Owner Has Message For Customer After Racist Outburst: 'Don't Ever Come Back'
CT Restaurant Owner Has Message For Customer After Racist Outburst: 'Don't Ever Come Back' A Connecticut restaurant owner is making one thing clear after a customer allegedly hurled racist slurs at a Black man waiting for his takeout order: Hate is not on the menu. Chris Allen, owner of Gas Burgers in North Haven, spoke out about the incident in a Facebook video posted Monday, Nov. 9. Allen said a Black customer was standing inside the restaurant, waiting for a to-go order, when another man walked in, sat at the bar, and began shouting racial slurs at him. The two men had not spoken or interacted before the harassment began.  Allen was unequivocal in his response to any…

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Bathroom Break At Norwalk Diner Lands Convicted Felon Behind Bars Bathroom Break At Norwalk Diner Lands Convicted Felon Behind Bars Bathroom Break At Norwalk Diner Lands Convicted Felon Behind Bars
Bathroom Break At Norwalk Diner Lands Convicted Felon Behind Bars A trip to a Connecticut diner's bathroom landed a convicted felon behind bars after he left a loaded gun behind, federal authorities said.  Christopher Miles, 41, of Norwalk, was sentenced to three years and 10 months in federal prison on Tuesday, Nov. 10, after a jury convicted him of illegally possessing a firearm, the US Attorney for the District of Connecticut said.  The case began on Sept. 13, 2023, when an employee cleaning a restaurant restroom discovered a loaded Glock 9mm pistol. The restaurant manager called Norwalk police, who began investigating how the weapon end…
Horse Euthanized After CT Hit-And-Run; Police Searching For Driver Horse Euthanized After CT Hit-And-Run; Police Searching For Driver Horse Euthanized After CT Hit-And-Run; Police Searching For Driver
Horse Euthanized After CT Hit-And-Run; Police Searching For Driver Veterinarians had to euthanize a horse after it was severely injured in a hit-and-run crash Wednesday morning, Nov. 11, Connecticut State Police said.  The crash happened on East Street in Litchfield. Troopers said a dark-colored sedan driving east slammed into the horse and sped away. WTNH reported that authorities later located the car. It's unclear if anyone was arrested. Police did not immediately return a call looking for more information.  Police said someone may have been riding or standing beside the horse when the vehicle struck it, but they escaped the crash without inj…
Kids Run For Cover As Shelton Man Opens Fire With Assault Rifle In Bridgeport: Police Kids Run For Cover As Shelton Man Opens Fire With Assault Rifle In Bridgeport: Police Kids Run For Cover As Shelton Man Opens Fire With Assault Rifle In Bridgeport: Police
Kids Run For Cover As Shelton Man Opens Fire With Assault Rifle In Bridgeport: Police Connecticut schoolchildren ran for cover after a man opened fire with an assault rifle during the morning rush in Bridgeport, police said. Jailan May, 26, of Shelton, allegedly fired the shots around 8:37 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10, near Wilmot Avenue in Bridgeport, police said.  Officers received a ShotSpotter alert for three gunshots. Moments later, dispatchers got a 911 call from the alleged shooter, admitting he had fired his rifle but wasn't sure if he'd hit anyone, authorities said.  Officers found May standing beside his damaged car on Central Avenue, wearing camouflage body ar…
CT Mother, 24, Dies After Crash, Leaving Behind Young Daughter, Heartbroken Family CT Mother, 24, Dies After Crash, Leaving Behind Young Daughter, Heartbroken Family CT Mother, 24, Dies After Crash, Leaving Behind Young Daughter, Heartbroken Family
CT Mother, 24, Dies After Crash, Leaving Behind Young Daughter, Heartbroken Family A 24-year-old mother has died from injuries suffered in a car crash, leaving behind a young daughter whose grandparents must now step in to raise her.   Lucinia Harrison, of Waterbury, died on Saturday, Nov. 7, after suffering life-threatening injuries in a motor vehicle collision, according to a GoFundMe.  Her death has left her parents, Lashona Harrison and Robert Harrison Jr., facing two difficult tasks. They must bury their daughter while taking over the care of their granddaughter, Skye’lee Harrison. The family has not released any information about the crash itself, in…

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CT Named Nation's Least Wasteful State In New Rankings: Here's Why CT Named Nation's Least Wasteful State In New Rankings: Here's Why CT Named Nation's Least Wasteful State In New Rankings: Here's Why
CT Named Nation's Least Wasteful State In New Rankings: Here's Why Several Northeast states are among the least wasteful in the US, according to a new study. Laundry detergent company HeySunday updated its "Most Wasteful States in America in 2026" rankings for November 2026. The study ranked all 50 states based on how much waste their landfills received per resident in 2022, using data from the Environmental Protection Agency, Census Bureau, and The Recycling Partnership. Connecticut ranked as the least wasteful state in the country, with its landfills receiving just 0.05 tons of waste per resident. The Constitution State's residential recycling …

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Viral Video Shows Blue-Haired Woman's Skateboard Attack On NYC Carriage Driver A viral video shared by the Transport Workers Union shows a Philadelphia animal advocate attacking a horse-drawn carriage driver with her skateboard and punching another individual at the scene, the NYPD confirmed. Abigail Holbrook, 27, who also has ties to Ambler in Montgomery County, was arrested following the confrontation on Tuesday, Nov. 10, the NYPD said. Officers responded to a 911 call around 11:08 a.m. near West 59th Street and West Drive, where two 45-year-old men had been involved in a verbal dispute with Holbrook, police said. During the argument, Holbrook struck one man in the…

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JetBlue Unveils New First-Class Service At Northeast Airports: What To Know JetBlue Unveils New First-Class Service At Northeast Airports: What To Know JetBlue Unveils New First-Class Service At Northeast Airports: What To Know
JetBlue Unveils New First-Class Service At Northeast Airports: What To Know JetBlue Airways is launching a new first-class experience on several routes at Northeast airports as the carrier competes for premium travelers and navigates rising costs due to the US-Israeli war with Iran. The airline unveiled its new "BlueFirst" seating option at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York City on Wednesday, Nov. 11. The premium service will begin rolling out in December, with more routes being added through early 2027. BlueFirst will feature wider reclining seats with up to seven inches of extra legroom and five inches of recline. Passengers will also g…

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JetBlue Unveils New First-Class Service At Northeast Airports: What To Know JetBlue Unveils New First-Class Service At Northeast Airports: What To Know JetBlue Unveils New First-Class Service At Northeast Airports: What To Know
JetBlue Unveils New First-Class Service At Northeast Airports: What To Know JetBlue Airways is launching a new first-class experience on several routes at Northeast airports as the carrier competes for premium travelers and navigates rising costs due to the US-Israeli war with Iran. The airline unveiled its new "BlueFirst" seating option at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York City on Wednesday, Nov. 11. The premium service will begin rolling out in December, with more routes being added through early 2027. BlueFirst will feature wider reclining seats with up to seven inches of extra legroom and five inches of recline. Passengers will also g…

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Cause Of Death Released For 31-Year-Old Amazon Driver Found In Her Van Cause Of Death Released For 31-Year-Old Amazon Driver Found In Her Van Cause Of Death Released For 31-Year-Old Amazon Driver Found In Her Van
Cause Of Death Released For 31-Year-Old Amazon Driver Found In Her Van Investigators have determined what killed a 31-year-old Amazon delivery driver found unresponsive inside her van, uncovering a deadly danger during her route. Jaylene Vargas-Gonzalez died of accidental carbon monoxide poisoning in Fruitland Park, Florida, according to the Lake County Sheriff’s Office, as reported by ABC affiliate WFTV in Orlando. The findings detail a troubling message she sent before collapsing and vehicle tests that showed the gas accumulating while the engine ran. “This van is giving off a bad smell in the air that's making me dizzy,” Vargas-Gonzalez texted a loved one,…