Connecticut

There is a new plan to help extend lanes and ease congestion in a seemingly always-busy section of I-95 in Stamford where traffic problems are frequent. NBC New York’s Marc Santia reports.

Any driver who has spent time on I-95 in Connecticut knows traffic on the well-traveled highway can very quickly lead to headaches. Now, state leaders have crafted a plan to make the commute smoother, including changes to several exits that have been thorns in drivers’ sides for decades.

A state of emergency has been declared because of the critical fire weather conditions that exist throughout the state. Governor Ned Lamont made the announcement Friday afternoon, referencing the massive brush fire at Lamentation Mountain which has been burning since Monday. Firefighters continue to work around the clock to contain that fire. “The filing of this declaration will help provide...

Police departments across the state have been having issues with 911 calls, routine calls or both on Tuesday afternoon and a state emergency alert went out notifying residents. The state Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection said the CT 911 capability began experiencing issues across the state at 11:49 a.m. on Tuesday and urged people who cannot call 911...

Voters in Connecticut will be able to cast their ballots early in-person for the first time in a presidential general election leading up to this November’s contest. Early voting will get underway in Connecticut on Monday in towns and cities across the state. Early voting for the 2024 general election in Connecticut will begin Monday, Oct. 21 and continue until…

With Election Day right around the corner, Oct. 7 marks the deadline for voter registration in a number of key states including Georgia, Ohio, Montana and Texas, among others. But, what about the tri-state area? New York, New Jersey and Connecticut residents can breathe a sigh of relief if they haven’t registered to vote yet, because they still have some…

Monday, Oct. 14, marks the federal holiday of Columbus Day, a holiday that many states and cities now recognize as Indigenous Peoples Day and Italian Heritage Day. New York City has recognized the day as Italian Heritage Day and Indigenous Peoples’ Day since 2021 — much to the chagrin of a small group of City Council members who make up…

The celebration of Italian-American culture kicks off Monday at 11:30 a.m. News 4’s Jessica Cunnington reports. 

Monday, Oct. 14, marks the federal holiday of Columbus Day, a holiday that many states and cities now recognize as Indigenous Peoples Day and Italian Heritage Day. New York City has recognized the day as Italian Heritage Day and Indigenous Peoples’ Day since 2021 — much to the chagrin of a small group of City Council members who make up…

With Election Day right around the corner, Oct. 7 marks the deadline for voter registration in a number of key states including Georgia, Ohio, Montana and Texas, among others. But, what about the tri-state area? New York, New Jersey and Connecticut residents can breathe a sigh of relief if they haven’t registered to vote yet, because they still have some…

A 6-year-old died after his stepfather beat him with a baseball bat in Bridgeport, Connecticut.

From first woman president to first bearded vice president since 1933. No matter who wins, history will be made in this November as America goes to the polls.

U.S. Postmaster General Louis DeJoy says the USPS is ready to deliver mail-in ballots this election season and the effort is “all hands on deck” for the Postal Service.

Police reports say a man charged with stalking UConn basketball star Paige Bueckers was found with an engagement ring and lingerie when he was arrested near a Connecticut airport.

Police in Stamford are warning about scammers trying to steal money by threatening to expose sex acts caught on camera. News 4’s Lynda Baquero reports. 

Adam Harding reporting on Connecticut highway signs sparking tri-state trash talk. 

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy let everyone know he is not happy with Connecticut’s new road signs welcoming drivers to “the Pizza Capital of the United States.”

Connecticut has a new way to welcome drivers as they enter the state — which may illicit reactions from New York and New Jersey.

A team of young Democrats from New York, New Jersey and Connecticut are targeting crucial counties that could make or break control of Congress. All 43 congressional districts within these states are on the ballot this November, and young voters are a pivotal voting bloc that can swing the election. The effort includes canvassing in New York’s 3rd, 4th, 17th,…

One person has died after a boat crash in Old Saybrook, Connecticut, Monday night, while two others are missing and five people are in the hospital.