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• President Trump doesn’t seem to be heeding calls to tone down tweets

  01-07-2017 23:52
  
  BRIDGEWATER, N.J. — President Donald Trump escalated an intensely personal feud with two high-profile talk show hosts Saturday, suggesting without evidence that their network is biased against him. The president’s stream of insults has pained politicians from both parties who have appealed to him, without apparent success, to stop the 140-character bursts of character attacks and focus on running the country. Trump lashed out at Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski, co-hosts of MSNBC&
  
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• 2 men convicted of murder in 2015 home invasion killing

  01-07-2017 23:27
  
  BRIDGEPORT — Two men have been convicted in the killing of a Connecticut barbershop owner during a home invasion. The Connecticut Post reports that a jury on Friday found 39-year-old Mario Varela and 40-year-old Orlando Pacheco guilty of felony murder, murder, home invasion and other charges. The men face more than 100 years behind bars when they’re sentenced in September. Jurors were ordered to keep deliberating on a third man charged in the October 2015 home invasion. Authorities s
  
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• Bail reform, opioid rules among new Connecticut laws taking effect

  01-07-2017 23:12
  
  HARTFORD — A batch of new Connecticut laws is taking effect, including  Gov. Dannel P. Malloy’s effort to reduce the number of people detained in jails for minor offenses because they can’t afford to post bail. Saturday marks the first day of the new fiscal year. It’s also one of a handful of days in the year when new laws take effect. Under Malloy’s legislation, judges will be prohibited from setting money bail for misdemeanor charges unless they determine the
  
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• Severe thunderstorm watch in effect for Litchfield, Hartford counties

  01-07-2017 23:07
  
  Expect few scattered showers and thunderstorms during the next couple of hours. with an organized line of showers and storms ahead of the main cold front that will cross the area between 6 & 10 PM this evening.  Some of these storms could become strong to severe, especially north and west of Hartford, where the atmosphere is most unstable. As expected, there is a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for Hartford and Litchfield Counties until 9 PM.  Just be on the look […]
  
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• Partly to mostly sunny, warm, less humid Sunday

  01-07-2017 23:07
  
  Other than a few late evening showers, our weather will improve  in a big way for the rest of the long holiday weekend! Sunday is looking better and better at every turn! While the early morning hours will still be mild and muggy, the rest of the day will feature partly to mostly sunny skies with highs in the mid 80s to near 90 degrees! It will also turn less humid throughout the day, especially during he afternoon hours. Monday […]
  
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• Dayville firefighter arrested again after leaving scene of crash

  01-07-2017 22:22
  
  DAYVILLE —  Police said a Dayville firefighter was arrested Tuesday after police said he left the scene of an accident while responding to a call. State police from Troop D, said around 9:30 p.m., they responded to a motor vehicle accident on Upper Maple Street in Killingly. Police said an investigation regarding to the accident showed that firefighter Todd Wakefield, was operating a fire truck, with lights and sirens active, but failed to operate with due regard for the safety [&hell
  
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• Police officer adopts victim after investigating case of severe child abuse

  01-07-2017 21:38
  
  POTEAU, Ok. — In 2015, Officer Jody Thompson was pulling into the parking lot at the police station in Poteau, Oklahoma when a call of child abuse went out. “I thought I would respond to the call with on-duty officers to see if I could give any kind of assistance,” Thompson told KFSM. It was the moment when Thompson arrived that he met his future son. He responded with quite a bit of emotion when asked at what point he knew […]
  
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• FIRST ALERT: Evening Storms Could Impact Holiday Plans

  01-07-2017 21:14
  
  NBC Connecticut Meteorologists have issued a First Alert for strong to potentially severe thunderstorms this evening.This story uses functionality that may not work in our app. Click here to open the story in your web browser.
  
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• Pearl Harbor Memorial Bridge To Be Lit Red, White And Blue

  01-07-2017 21:07
  
  HARTFORD, Conn. (CBS Connecticut and AP) – Connecticut Gov. Dannel P. Malloy has announced that the state will illuminate the Pearl Harbor Memorial Bridge in New Haven in red, white and blue lights for the Fourth of July.
  The Democratic governor said Saturday that the bridge will be lit on the evenings of July 3 and July 4 in observation of Independence Day.
  Malloy’s office urged residents to visit the state’s tourism website to find a schedule of fireworks shows set to take pl
  
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• State Steps Up DUI Patrols On Connecticut Waterways

  01-07-2017 19:37
  
  HARTFORD, Conn. (CBS Connecticut and AP) – Environmental conservation police are stepping up patrols of Connecticut’s waterways and enforcing the state’s boating under the influence laws.
  Operation Dry Water Weekend will run through Sunday. It’s part of a nationally coordinated effort to increase public knowledge about the dangers of operating a vessel while under the influence of drugs and alcohol.
  The Department of Energy and Environmental Protection says there will be
  
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• Julian Edelman, Isaiah Thomas Appear in ESPN Body Issue

  01-07-2017 19:33
  
  Star Celtics point guard Isaiah Thomas and Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman are baring all.Photo Credit: ESPNThis story uses functionality that may not work in our app. Click here to open the story in your web browser.
  
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• West Haven Police arrest man with over 500 grams of Heroin

  01-07-2017 19:13
  
  WEST HAVEN — Police arrested a West Haven man for possession of 500 grams of heroin Friday. Police say that morning, West Haven Police Street Crime Unit conducted a search for drugs at Center Street in West Haven. Eric Moody, 24 of West Haven, was arrested. Police also searched Moody’s car. During their search, police found 500 grams of Heroin, 529 grams of crack cocaine, $955 and various cooking, packaging and processing materials for drugs. Moody is charged with numerous narco
  
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• Man Sentenced In Wrong-Way Crash That Killed Elderly Couple

  01-07-2017 18:21
  
  BRIDGEPORT, Conn. (CBS Connecticut and AP) – A man has pleaded guilty to negligent homicide with a motor vehicle in a wrong-way crash that killed an elderly Connecticut couple.
  The Connecticut Post reports a Bridgeport judge sentenced 28-year-old Henry Russell to an 11-month suspended sentence after Russell entered his plea on Friday.
  Authorities say Russell had been driving the wrong way on Dec. 22, 2015 when he crashed head-on into a vehicle carrying 91-year-old Allen Finkenaur and his 9
  
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• Connecticut Parks To Remain Open Despite Budget Woes

  01-07-2017 18:16
  
  HARTFORD, Conn. (CBS Connecticut and AP) — Connecticut’s state budget may be in limbo, yet there’s still enough money to keep the 109 parks open this summer, according to the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection.
  “Given that we do bring in revenues, the parks can operate as they are through Labor Day,” department spokesman Dennis Schain said.
  Parking fees are collected from Connecticut residents and out-of-state visitors at the state’s major parks
  
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• Two Convicted Of Murder In 2015 Home Invasion Killing

  01-07-2017 18:12
  
  BRIDGEPORT, Conn. (CBS Connecticut and AP) – Two men have been convicted in the killing of a Connecticut barbershop owner during a home invasion.
  The Connecticut Post reports that a jury on Friday found 39-year-old Mario Varela and 40-year-old Orlando Pacheco guilty of felony murder, murder, home invasion and other charges. The men face more than 100 years behind bars when they’re sentenced in September.
  Jurors were ordered to keep deliberating on a third man charged in the October 2
  
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• Body Found Floating in Bridgeport Harbor

  01-07-2017 17:25
  
  Bridgeport police said the Detective Bureau is currently at the Bridgeport Harbor investigating after someone reported a body was found.Police said someone reported that they saw a body floating the...
  
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• Towns cancel fireworks statewide due to evening forecast

  01-07-2017 17:12
  
  Manchester and Middletown have canceled their Fourth of July fireworks for Saturday evening. In a recent tweet Middletown’s Mayor Dan Drew tweeted, “I’ve postponed Middletown’s fireworks to tomorrow, 7/2. Thank you and see you then!” Manchester police Captian Chris Davis also tweeted stating that the fireworks in Manchester are also postponed to Sunday night. Click here to see a list of firework displays near your town!     Please be advised that the Manch
  
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• Manchester and Middletown postpone firework displays for Saturday night

  01-07-2017 17:12
  
  Manchester and Middletown have canceled their Fourth of July fireworks for Saturday evening. In a recent tweet Middletown’s Mayor Dan Drew tweeted, “I’ve postponed Middletown’s fireworks to tomorrow, 7/2. Thank you and see you then!” Manchester police Captian Chris Davis also tweeted stating that the fireworks in Manchester are also postponed to Sunday night. Click here to see a list of firework displays near your town!     Please be advised that the Manch
  
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• Body of a man found floating near docks in Bridgeport

  01-07-2017 16:21
  
  BRIDGEPORT — Bridgeport police are investigating the discovery of a body Saturday. Police say that the received a phone call around 9:45 a.m. from a passerby stating they saw a body floating near Port Jefferson Ferry dock. Within minutes of the call on-duty officers of Bridgeport Police Harbor Unit recovered the body.  Firefighters were also on scene to help. Police say the victim is described as an Asian male.  No further information on the victim is available at this time.
  
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• Body found floating near docks in Bridgeport

  01-07-2017 16:21
  
  BRIDGEPORT — Bridgeport police are investigating the discovery of a body Saturday. Police say that the received a phone call around 9:45 a.m. from a passerby stating they saw a body floating near Port Jefferson Ferry dock. Detectives and Firefighters are on scene investigating around Ferry Access Road. Stay with FOX61 NEWS as the story develops.
  
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• Bail Reform, Opioid Rules Among New State Laws

  01-07-2017 15:42
  
  HARTFORD, Conn. (CBS Connecticut and AP) – A batch of new Connecticut laws is taking effect, including Democratic Gov. Dannel P. Malloy’s effort to reduce the number of people detained in jails for minor offenses because they can’t afford to post bail.
  Saturday marks the first day of the new fiscal year. It’s also one of a handful of days in the year when new laws take effect.
  Under Malloy’s legislation, judges will be prohibited from setting money bail for misdemea
  
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• Governor Says He Can’t Stop Raises For Judges

  01-07-2017 15:36
  
  HARTFORD, Conn. (CBS Connecticut and AP) – Connecticut Gov. Dannel P. Malloy says he can’t stop pay raises for 178 judges that are scheduled in the new fiscal year.
  The Judicial Branch says 3 percent increases are planned for Connecticut Supreme Court justices, Appellate Court judges and Superior Court judges, costing nearly $1.5 million, beginning Saturday.
  While the Democratic governor and state lawmakers had intended to put the raises on hold, they ultimately did not pass a new tw
  
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• Plymouth Woman Seriously Injured In ATV Crash

  01-07-2017 15:30
  GORHAM, N.H. (CBS Connecticut and AP) – Authorities say inexperience was likely the main factor in an all-terrain vehicle crash that injured a Connecticut woman in New Hampshire.
  New Hampshire Fish and Game says 44-year-old Sandy Beaudoin and 15-year-old Ben Beaudoin of Terryville, Connecticut, were on the same ATV on a trail in Gorham on Friday when she lost control of the vehicle. Both the operator and passenger were thrown from the ATV, which partially landed on Sandy Beaudoin, causing
  
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• ‘Q’ Bridge to be lit red, white, and blue for Independence Day

  01-07-2017 15:23
  
  HARTFORD, CT – Governor Dannel P. Malloy announced Saturday, that the State of Connecticut will illuminate the Pearl Harbor Memorial Bridge in New Haven – informally known by residents as the Q Bridge – in red, white, and blue lights on the evenings of Monday, July 3 and Tuesday, July 4, in observation of Independence Day.  Beacons capable of projecting light nearly six miles into the clear night sky will be lit until 1:00 a.m. during those nights. “We are […]
  
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• Police Investigating Early Morning Crash in Hartford

  01-07-2017 15:21
  
  Police are investigating a crash that happened around 4:30 a.m. Saturday.Police said a driver lost control, went over the sidewalk and nearly into a building at 30 Trinity Street in Hartford where the...
  
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• Little Rock Police: Several injured after nightclub shooting

  01-07-2017 14:46
  
  LITLLE ROCK, Ark. — Little Rock Police say they are investigating a shooting at an Arkansas nightclub that left at least 17 people injured. Little Rock police chief Kenton Buckner told reporters that the shooting early Saturday morning at the Power Ultra Lounge appears to have happened following “some sort of dispute broke out between people inside.” Police say via Twitter that all 17 victims, some of whom suffered injuries while fleeing, are alive and one victim who was previo
  
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• Torrington’s Burr Pond State Park will remain closed

  01-07-2017 14:26
  
  TORRINGTON — Due to the high bacteria levels Burr Pond in Torrington will remain closed. DEEP announced Saturday morning that the swimming area will remain closed until July 7. The water will be tested on July 6 and the results will be in the following day, Friday. All other state parks beaches and swimming areas are open, DEEP says.
  
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• Eversource: Crews returning power to Waterbury

  01-07-2017 14:11
  
  WATERBURY– Eversource crews were working early Saturday morning to restore power to Waterbury. Friday evening Waterbury experience a major power outage Friday evening. Eversource said over 2,000 power outages were reported all caused by weather related factors. Eventually the numberof customers with out power was reduced to 332, with crews still working to completely restore power to the city. Click here to get the latest on power outages.
  
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• Car hits Hartford Public Defender’s building

  01-07-2017 13:43
  
  HARTFORD — A car crashed on Trinity Street Saturday morning into the Office of the Public Defender. At 4:37 a.m. police received calls that a car had crashed at 30 Trinity Street in Hartford. Police say the car seemed to have lost control.  The car struck a mailbox, then a light pole, and finally hit the Public Defender building’s wall. Police say that the building took slight damage. The driver was taken to the hospital where they were listed in […]
  
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• The Stan Simpson Show: Community leader makes statement about street violence with healing Pyramid

  01-07-2017 12:31
  
  HARTFORD —  Over the years, dozens of lives have been lost to street violence in Hartford. Community leader John Thomas joins Stan Simpson for discussion of street violence in a two-part segment. The North End community is rallying for peace and through a collective effort has built a 6-foot high pyramid on a vacant lot in the city. The structure will serve as a memorial to victims of violence and a reminder that conflict can be resolved peacefully.
  
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• The Stan Simpson Show: 2017 Nutmeg State Games are upon us

  01-07-2017 12:30
  
  HARTFORD —  The 29th annual Nutmeg State Games, hosted by the City of New Britain is just around the corner. The Nutmeg Games is CT’s signature amateur athletic event that will consist of 7,500 athletes. Patrick Fisher, executive director of CT Sports Management Group, joins Stan Simpson to talk about the Olympic-style event that runs July 15 to August 6.
  
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• xfinity Customers Can Now Find NBC CT on Channel 1030

  01-07-2017 11:50
  
  Starting April 20, some xfinity customers will find NBC Connecticut on Channel 1030. The rollout to all xfinity customers will be complete by June 21.
  
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• Gardner Hits Slam With 6 RBIs As Yankees Down Astros 13-4

  01-07-2017 09:14
  HOUSTON (AP) — The New York Yankees rebounded from a tough Thursday night with a huge game at the plate to down the best team in baseball on Friday night.
  Brett Gardner tied a career-high with six RBIs and his seventh-inning grand slam helped the New York Yankeescruise to a 13-4 victory over the first-place Houston Astros.
  The Yankees started off slow, and trailed by two entering the sixth inning, after arriving at their hotel in Houston about 6 a.m. following an
  
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• Bogaerts Has Tiebreaking Hit, Red Sox Beat Jays 7-4 In 11

  01-07-2017 08:49
  
  TORONTO (AP) — Told he’d be getting the day off, Xander Bogaerts took a pass on batting practice and other pregame activity before the Red Sox faced the Blue Jays.
  By the time extra innings arrived, however, Bogaerts was pressed into service. He ended up providing the big hit.
  Bogaerts singled home the tiebreaking run in the 11th inning and Boston beat Toronto 7-4 on Friday night.
  “We were trying to do everything to give him the full day down but we had to tap i
  
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• Simsbury hit hard with fallen trees from storm; hundreds left in the dark for hours

  01-07-2017 05:57
  
  SIMSBURY – Storm damage was seen throughout all parts of the state, some areas seeing it much worse than others. Crews in Simsbury have spent most of their afternoon and evening cleaning up trees and debris from the roadways with West Mountain Road being one of them. A tree had collapsed onto the road, blocking traffic, and drivers were asked to take a detour. Shortly after, crews arrived with heavy equipment to break the tree down and removed it from […]
  
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• Army veteran leaves behind millions for charity

  01-07-2017 05:29
  
  OKLAHOMA CITY — More than two dozen Oklahoma families will know the joy of owning a home thanks to the gift one soldier left behind. Sergeant First Class E-7 Stephen Florentz served as a helicopter medic in Vietnam. He was wounded in battle in Asia and earned a purple heart before returning to the U.S. Years later, Florentz volunteered to serve one year in Saudi Arabia as part of Operation: Desert Storm. Florentz spent his life saving veterans both on the […]
  
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• Kylie, Kendall Jenner ‘deeply apologize’ for poorly conceived T-shirts

  01-07-2017 05:26
  
  HOLLYWOOD —  The youngest members of the Kardashian-Jenner dynasty are learning the hard way not to mess with beloved rock and rap icons. On Wednesday, sisters Kylie and Kendall Jenner debuted $125 T-shirts on their online store featuring images of themselves superimposed over shots of artists like Tupac Shakur, Metallica, and Led Zeppelin. Cue the backlash. USA Today reports that Voletta Wallace, the mother of Christopher “Notorious BIG” Wallace, tore into the Jenner sist
  
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• Coast guard cracks down on boating under the influence for 4th of July

  01-07-2017 05:16
  
  NEW LONDON — To assure a smooth sailing weekend, the Coast Guard will be out in full force as part of a nationwide crackdown in boating under the influence. Connecticut Coast Guard units, along with local and state partner agencies, are increasing their presence on the water this weekend. The campaign is called “Operation Dry Water,” and the goal is to keep people from boating under the influence. Coast Guard boarding teams plan to look out for impaired boaters but also [&
  
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• Man sings National Anthem while painting prior to Connecticut Sun’s game

  01-07-2017 05:00
  
  UNCASVILLE —  Thursday marked the 15-year anniversary for the Connecticut Sun but before tip-off,  there was an amazing moment that took place. This might be the most patriotic thing you’ve ever seen. The singer was not only singing the National Anthem, he was also painting at the same time.
  
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• DMHAS Audit for Forensic Division in Middletown

  01-07-2017 04:43
  
  A new audit questions excessive overtime and other issues at one of our state’s largest psychiatric hospitals.Photo Credit: NBC Connecticut
  
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• Health officials investigate salmonella outbreak at restaurant in New Haven

  01-07-2017 04:30
  
  NEW HAVEN —  A Salmonella outbreak is under investigation as officials said several people have been affected. The Cilantro Fresh Mexican Grill on Whalley Avenue is closed as health department officials look into the cause of the outbreak. Anyone who has felt sick after eating there during the month of June, should give the Department of Public Health a call at 860-509-7994 on Monday, July 3 to report their illness. Salmonella bacteria are one of the most common causes of fo
  
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• New Details Emerge on Historic Hartford Drug Bust

  01-07-2017 04:19
  
  Federal law enforcement officials believe a major heroin and fentanyl bust in Hartford likely saved hundreds of lives. Twenty kilos of heroin, mixed with fentanyl was confiscated and on the streets...Photo Credit: NBCConnecticut.com
  
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• deGrom Throttles Phillies

  01-07-2017 04:19
  By MIKE FITZPATRICK  AP Baseball Writer
   
  NEW YORK (AP) _ Jacob deGrom struck out 12 in seven dominant innings to win his fourth consecutive start, and the New York Mets edged the Philadelphia Phillies 2-1 on Friday night.
  Curtis Granderson and Travis d’Arnaud each had an RBI single for the Mets, who have won six of seven since getting swept in four games at Dodger Stadium. They returned from a 5-5 trip and managed just enough offense against the worst team in the majors to earn
  
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• Jay Z raps about relationship with Beyonce on ‘4:44’

  01-07-2017 04:06
  
  NEW YORK — Jay Z has opened up about his rocky relationship with wife Beyonce on “4:44,” his first album in four years. On “Kill Jay Z,” released early Friday, the rapper muses that he almost “went Eric Benet” by letting “the baddest girl in the world get away.” The line appears to be is a reference to R&B singer Eric Benet, who was divorced from actress Halle Berry after he admitted cheating on her. Benet responded on Twitter on [&hellip
  
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• Toddler in Critical Condition After Near Drowning in Bridgeport

  01-07-2017 04:01
  
  A toddler is in critical condition after a near drowning at a home on May Street in Bridgeport.Photo Credit: NBC Connecticut
  
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• Eversource: Over 2,000 power outages reported in Waterbury following storm

  01-07-2017 03:58
  
  WATERBURY —  Eversource said over 2,000 power outages have been reported in Waterbury following today’s storm. The following streets, avenue’s and roads are dealing with power outages: Chipman Street, Waterbury, CT Downed tree took out wires & snapped a utility pole Customers affected – 1223 Baldwin Street, Waterbury, CT Customers affected – 644 Washington Avenue, Waterbury, CT Customers affected – 976 Meriden Road, Waterbury, CT Customers affected &n
  
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