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Anthem BCBS nixes plan to put time limits on anesthesia coverage in CT, NY
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield said it no longer plans to enact a proposed policy change that could have put time limits on coverage of anesthesia for some extended surgical or other procedures. The insurer had proposed limiting payment for anesthesia care of surgeries or procedures that were extended beyond a designated time limit, according to the American Society…
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Funeral for former CT Gov. M. Jodi Rell underway
Former Gov. M. Jodi Rell will lie in state at the state Capitol on Tuesday morning and her funeral will be held in Hartford in the afternoon, according to the governor’s office. M. Jodi Rell died on Wednesday, Nov. 20 at a Florida hospital after a brief illness, her family said. She was 78 years old. Gov. Ned Lamont shared...
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Former Connecticut Gov. M. Jodi Rell has died at 78: family
Former Connecticut Gov. M. Jodi Rell died on Wednesday after a brief illness, according to her family. They said she died at a Florida hospital. She was 78 years old. Gov. Ned Lamont is calling for U.S. and state flags in Connecticut lowered to half-staff in her honor. effective immediately until sunset on the date of interment, which has not yet...
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Winter storm warning issued for some as NYC braces for heavy rain, nasty chill
By most measures, Thursday looks to be a miserable day – cold, rainy and breezy. The precipitation is just what the tri-state has needed for weeks.
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Latest Forecast From Storm Team 4
Latest Forecast From Storm Team 4
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Steady rain, some snow, cold temps: Thursday looks like a much-needed mess for NY, NJ
By most measures, Thursday looks to be a miserable day – cold, rainy and breezy. The precipitation is just what the tri-state has needed for weeks.
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Latest Forecast From Storm Team 4
Latest Forecast From Storm Team 4
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Connecticut launches nation's first Christmas Movie Trail inspired by holiday movies
The Christmas movies that teater between holiday traditions and rom-coms have become a ubiquitous presence and a beloved genre. With this in mind, Connecticut has unveiled the nation’s first-ever Christmas Movie Trail. This unique trail allows Christmas movie lovers the opportunity to experience some of the locations they’ve seen in their favorite holiday films. “As the first of its...
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Connecticut mother searching for lost necklace containing son's ashes
A Connecticut mother is reliving her loss of her son, a decade after his unexpected death. She’s once again grieving, this time over a missing piece of jewelry with a special connection to her past. NBC New York’s Ida Siegal reports.
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Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree arrives in NYC, hoisted by crane into place in the Plaza
The Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree arrived in midtown Manhattan on Saturday and was lifted into place in Rockefeller Center by a crane in front of a delighted crowd ahead of the tree lighting on Dec. 4 on NBC.
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Who's winning the election in Connecticut?: Track the poll results live
Connecticut voters will decide races for president, Congress and the state Legislature in the Nov. 5 general election, as well as a statewide ballot measure to expand voting options. Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris, Republican former President Donald Trump and three third-party candidates will compete for the state’s seven electoral votes in the race to replace outgoing Democratic President Joe Biden. Two-term...
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Connecticut proposes fixes to I-95 in Stamford to ease traffic: What could change
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.
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Big changes coming to I-95 in Connecticut to cut down on traffic jams: What to know
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.
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Connecticut governor declares state of emergency due to critical fire weather conditions
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...
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Some service restored after issues with 911, routine police lines across CT
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...
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Early voting begins on Monday in Connecticut: What to know to cast your ballot
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…
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Today is NJ's last day to register to vote: Here's what you need to know
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…
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Will I get mail today? Are banks open? Here's what's open and closed on Columbus Day
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…
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Annual Columbus Day Parade is ready to kick off in Manhattan
The celebration of Italian-American culture kicks off Monday at 11:30 a.m. News 4’s Jessica Cunnington reports.
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Columbus Day and Indigenous Peoples Day is Monday: What's open and closed?
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…