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Bedford, NY
Breaking News
How Much Snow Did You Get? Here's Rundown Of Totals From Westchester
A quick-moving Nor'easter brought accumulating snowfall throughout the region Sunday night, Jan. 19 into Monday morning, Jan 20. Here's a rundown of totals from the National Weather Service. New York Nassau County 2 ENE Roosevelt 4.1 inches 1018 PM 01/19 Public Syosset 4.0 inches 1000 PM 01/19 Trained Spotter East Williston 3.9 inches 1015 PM 01/19 Public 1 W Plainview 3.9 inches 1250 AM 01/20 Public 1 ESE East Meadow 3.8 inches 1117 PM 01/19 Trained Spotter 1 ENE Glen Cove 3.8 inches 0817 AM 01/20 Public Sea Cliff 3.6 inches 1042 PM 01/19 Public Plainview 3.2 inches 081…
Meriden, CT
On Your Side
Goodbye, Ruby Tuesday: Restaurant Pulls Out Of Meriden Mall: Report
The Rolling Stones called it 58 years early. Ruby Tuesday is pulling up stakes from the Meriden Mall, leaving just two locations for the casual dining chain in Connection, CT Insider reported on Friday, Jan. 10. Per the report, the restaurant closed on Tuesday and has been removing equipment from the building. This marks the latest major chain to pull out of Meriden Mall, including Dick's Sporting Goods, Charlotte Russe, Forever 21, and Ramani's Clothiers among others. A call to Meriden Mall's leasing offices was not immediately returned. The two remaini…
Burlington-Harwinton, CT
Breaking News
Suspended, Drunk Driver Breaking Into Cars In Harwinton Commuter Lot Resists Arrest: Police
An intoxicated driver operating a vehicle on a suspended license was arrested over the weekend after a witness reported an attempted vehicle break-in at a commuter lot, Connecticut State Police said. At approximately 12:28 p.m., the Harwinton Resident Trooper was conducting motor vehicle enforcement near the Exit 46 (formerly Exit 42) commuter lot when they were flagged down by a witness on Sunday, Jan. 5, state police said. The witness reported seeing a man, later identified as Lawrence Patterson, 71, of Meriden, trying to force entry into a red Jeep Wrangler parked in the lot. The trooper…
Meriden, CT
Breaking News
Meriden Man Sexually Abused 6-Year-Old Child Repeatedly For Years: Police
A Meriden man is facing multiple felony charges following a months-long investigation into disturbing allegations of child sexual assault and abuse. Adaliz Rojas, 32, was arrested on Dec. 14, in New Haven after investigators with the Special Crimes Unit (SCU) obtained a warrant accusing him of years of abuse involving a 6-year-old child, Meriden police said. The SCU began its investigation in July 2024 after receiving a complaint detailing repeated instances of sexual assault and physical abuse, allegedly occurring over several years in both Meriden and New Haven, authorities said.&nb…
Rocky Hill, CT
Breaking News
Intoxicated Driver Crashes Into Semi On I-91 In Rocky Hill: Police
A 29-year-old Connecticut driver was arrested earlier this week after he allegedly crashed into a tractor-trailer on I-95 while intoxicated, authorities said. Christopher Oblon, of Meriden, was driving south on I-91 just before midnight on Monday, Dec. 23, near Exit 23 when he crashed into the truck, Connecticut State Police said. Few details are available at this point, as police have not completed the crash report. However, investigators said Oblon was under the influence when he hit the truck. No one was injured in the crash. Police shut down the southbound lanes at Exit 23…
Meriden, CT
Breaking News
Convicted Felon Accused Of Killing CT Woman Who 'Enjoyed Helping Others'
A convicted felon prohibited from possessing firearms has been charged in the fatal shooting of a 28-year-old woman remembered for her caring nature and bright future, according to Meriden police. Trevor Smith, 42, was arrested Friday and faces charges of criminal possession of a firearm and criminal use of a gun, police said. He is also wanted on an unrelated warrant out of New Haven, though authorities did not provide details about that case. Smith is accused of fatally shooting Beth Ndwiga, a 28-year-old healthcare office worker, on July 22 at the Meriden Green. After months of investig…
Meriden, CT
Obituaries
Meriden Father Of 2 Found Dead In Popeyes Parking Lot Had 'Adventurous Spirit,' Loved Ones Say
A father of two who was found dead in a fast-food parking lot earlier this month is being remembered for his love of family and adventure. Stephen Morin died unexpectedly on Monday, Dec. 9. He would have turned 39 four days later. A Meriden native, Morin spent most of his life in Wallingford, his family said in his obituary. He worked at All-Pro HVAC of Beacon Falls, but he pursued many hobbies, they wrote. Stephen was a passionate and active man who found joy in the things he loved. He was deeply involved in jujitsu, earning belts and proudly teaching his son, John. As a child, he was an …
East Hartford, CT
Weather
Snow, Wintry Mix Delays CT School Openings: Here's Where
Dozens of schools across Connecticut had delayed openings due to a wintry mix that fell into Monday morning, Dec. 16. Some parts of the state saw 4 inches of snow, while others got a light dusting. According to the National Weather Service, the highest amount of snow fell in New Milford (4 inches); Cornwall saw 2.5 inches; Litchfield saw two inches, Waterbury saw 3 inches; Meriden saw 2 inches, and Hartford saw 1.3 inches. According to NBC Connecticut, the following districts had delayed openings: Berlin Public Schools Bethel Public Schools Brooklyn Public Schools Canton Public Schools E…
Meriden, CT
Breaking News
Tractor Trailer Fire Shuts I-691 In Meriden
A tractor-trailer fire closed I-691 in Meriden early Thursday, Dec. 12. The CT Roads site shows the westbound incident happened between Exits 3 and 5 at dawn. The right and center lanes are closed as of press time.
Middletown, CT
Breaking News
Middletown Man Who Traded Sexts With 'Teen' For Weeks Sentenced To Prison: DA
A 45-year-old Connecticut man who believed he was texting a 15-year-old to meet up for sex but was speaking with an undercover agent was sentenced to 16 months in prison, state authorities said. Christopher Smith, 45, of Middletown, who pleaded guilty to one count of criminal attempt to entice a minor by computer in October learned his fate last week, the Connecticut Division of Criminal Justice said. He must also register as a sex offender for 10 years once he's released. Smith traded multiple sexual messages for weeks in an attempt to meet up for sex with a teenager in a Merid…
Meriden, CT
Your Community
Ex-Meriden Educator Sent 'Inappropriate' Texts To Middle School Student: Police
A former Connecticut middle school employee faces a felony charge after police say she exchanged inappropriate text messages with a student, authorities said. Tamara Johnson, 37, turned herself over to the Meriden Police Department on Thursday, Nov. 21, following an investigation that began in late October. The police's Special Crimes Unit launched the probe after receiving a report about the alleged messages. Johnson, a former climate specialist at Lincoln Middle School in Meriden, was arrested after police conducted multiple interviews and forensic analysis of cell phones, Meri…
White Plains, NY
Weather
How Much Snow Did You Get? Here Are Totals From Throughout Westchester
Here's a look at snowfall totals reported by the National Weathe Service from throughout the region from the storm system that swept through Thursday, Nov. 21 into Friday, Nov. 22. New York New York City Central Park 1.86 in 0940 AM 11/22 AWS Nassau County Oyster Bay 2.25 in 0930 AM 11/22 CWOP Locust Valley 0.3 E 2.21 in 0910 AM 11/22 COCORAHS Albertson 0.2 SSE 2.09 in 0730 AM 11/22 COCORAHS Syosset 2.08 in 0800 AM 11/22 COOP Herricks 1.92 in 0830 AM 11/22 COCORAHS Port Washington 0.8 N 1.84 in 0719 AM 11/22 COCORAHS Massapequa 1.1 SE 1.80 in 0700 AM 11/22 COCORAHS Malverne 0.5 SE…
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