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• Who gets your tips? CT viral video raises concerns

  13-07-2023 22:00
  
  If you tip someone making minimum wage in Connecticut, there’s no state law guaranteeing that workers will see that cash. That’s what NBC CT Responds found after we heard from concerned viewers about a viral video that’s been viewed 11 million times. We reviewed the video and reached out to the Connecticut Department of Labor (CTDOL). In it, a Connecticut...
  
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• Exclusive: CT woman recounts alleged racist experience from viral TikTok video

  13-07-2023 21:46
  
  A woman is pushing back against hate and is sincerely grateful for the train conductor who intervened. A viral post on social media shows a passenger making disturbing comments towards a Muslim resident and her mother on a CTRail train to Hartford last week as well as a conductor standing up for the two. A Muslim woman and her mother...
  
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• Bethel woman charged with sexually abusing her former student: officials

  13-07-2023 21:39
  
  A Bethel native and former high school teacher is accused of sexually exploiting a 16-year-old student, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York. Sandy Carazas-Pinez formerly taught high school in Yonkers, New York. While teaching at a K-12 school, the 34-year-old allegedly enticed a teenager to take part in sexual activities with her. The...
  
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• Drivers concerned about Florida law that makes some CT driver's licenses invalid

  13-07-2023 21:21
  
  In Connecticut, there is growing concern over legislation in Florida. Some people are sounding the alarm on a new law that makes Connecticut’s drive-only licenses invalid in Florida. It could impact 61,000 Connecticut drivers that have one of those licenses, according to the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). There are a total of 2.6 million Connecticut residents with a driver’s...
  
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• Local mom works to make North Stonington Fair sensory friendly

  13-07-2023 19:07
  
  The North Stonington Agricultural Fair is now underway and one of the newest attractions aims to help make the fair more welcoming for everyone: a sensory room. Carolyn Cote, a mother of four, is behind the sensory room. Cote grew up in North Stonington and has been involved with the fair for years. She loves it, but she said she...
  
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• Several boats recovered after dock breaks away from marina in Glastonbury

  13-07-2023 18:55
  
  Following a breakaway of a dock from a marina in Glastonbury, five boats were recovered just south of the Portland Boatworks marina. “Yeah, we did see ’em,” Devon Bushey said about a video trending in Connecticut showing the boats floating south along the Connecticut River. “We thought maybe we would see them come down on our way checking this out.”...
  
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• Toddler in cancer remission treatment meets NBC Connecticut's Bob Maxon

  13-07-2023 17:51
  
  “I guess it was on one day and Connor just picked up that Bob was on and it was a word that he can say, and it’s really stuck since,” said Katie Ellis, mom of Connor Ellis-Egan. The toddler, who’s fighting leukemia, faithfully watches NBC Connecticut’s Bob Maxon each morning. Ellis-Egan even hugs Maxon’s photo at home. In person, the...
  
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• Four parks along the Connecticut River closed due to flooding

  13-07-2023 17:28
  
  Residents lined up on the outskirts of Great River Park in East Hartford Thursday in disbelief of the view. “I have never seen it this high in my life,” Christine Brazalovich of East Hartford said. “It makes me upset that such a beautiful place is under water,” Matthew Stockman of Vernon said. Great River Park is maintained by Riverfront Recapture,...
  
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• Uptick in fatal overdoses from cocaine in New Haven area

  13-07-2023 16:41
  
  Police are warning today about an increase in the amount of fatal drug overdoses tied to the use of cocaine and crack cocaine. The Connecticut Department of Public Health 16 fatal drug overdoses in the New Haven area between July 1 and July 11, an unusually high number, according to police. Reported fatal overdoses occurred in the towns of Derby,...
  
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• Bristol skateboarder hopes to secure votes in Tony Hawk competition

  13-07-2023 16:15
  
  A Bristol man is a semi-finalist in the Tony Hawk skateboarding competition and he needs your vote to win. Longtime resident and accomplished skateboarder Dustin Wolf, 34, is currently in second place. Anyone can cast their vote before voting ends at 10 p.m. EST. The winner gets $10,000 and gets to skateboard with pro Tony Hawk. Wolf said skating with...
  
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• Man arrested for vandalizing six cars at train station in Westport

  13-07-2023 15:53
  
  Westport Police say they arrested a man for damaging and attempting to break into several vehicles at Saugatuck Railroad Station on July 5. Authorities responded to a report of a man vandalizing and trying to enter cars at the train station at approximately 10 a.m. They reportedly found the suspect pulling on door handles in the parking lot. The suspect...
  
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• Elderly couple missing from Bethel

  13-07-2023 15:11
  
  Police have issued a silver alert for an elderly husband and wife who went missing from Bethel Wednesday. They are asking anyone with information about the couple’s whereabouts to contact the Bethel Police Department at 203-744-7900. Robert Jensen, 80, and Eva Jensen, 78, may be driving a silver 2016 Ford Escape. Eva Jensen is a 5-foot-2, 135-pond white woman with...
  
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• Bethel elderly couple found following silver alert

  13-07-2023 15:11
  
  Police have canceled a silver alert for an elderly husband and wife who went missing from Bethel Wednesday. Robert Jensen, 80, and Eva Jensen, 78 were located, authorities announced Thursday night. Police did not provide any additional information about the case.
  
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• Crews battling large fire in New Haven

  13-07-2023 14:34
  
  Firefighters are working to put out a fire in New Haven on Thursday afternoon. Several firefighters and fire vehicles have responded to the area of Chapel Street in New Haven and video from Drone Ranger shows heavy smoke at the scene. No additional information was immediately available.
  
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• 4 firefighters hurt while battling large blaze in New Haven

  13-07-2023 14:34
  
  Four firefighters were injured while battling a garage fire in New Haven on Thursday afternoon. Several firefighters and fire vehicles responded to the area of Chapel Street in New Haven and video from Drone Ranger shows heavy smoke at the scene. Assistant Fire Chief Dan Coughlin said they were called to the area at about 1:20 p.m. Responding crews encountered...
  
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• 3 firefighters hurt while battling large blaze in New Haven

  13-07-2023 14:34
  
  Three firefighters were injured while battling a garage fire in New Haven on Thursday afternoon. Several firefighters and fire vehicles responded to the area of Chapel Street in New Haven and video from Drone Ranger shows heavy smoke at the scene. Assistant Fire Chief Dan Coughlin said they were called to the area at about 1:20 p.m. Responding crews encountered...
  
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• Water main break in Vernon affects hundreds of homes

  13-07-2023 13:23
  
  A water main break at the corner of South Frontage and Tunnel roads in Vernon is affecting around 600 Connecticut Water customers and the intersection will be closed for hours, according to town officials. In a social media post, the town said Connecticut Water and the Department of Transportation are working on repairs and road closures. Tunnel Road is open,...
  
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• Attorney General announces lawsuit against Stone Academy, Paier College of Art and their owner

  13-07-2023 11:58
  
  Attorney General William Tong said Thursday that he is suing Stone Academy, Paier College of Art and their owner, Joseph Bierbaum. In February, Stone Academy announced that it was closing all three campuses across the state after more than 150 years of operation. Stone Academy offered programs in East Hartford, Waterbury and West Haven. Tong is alleging violations of the...
  
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• Baseball player from Trumbull drafted by Seattle Mariners

  13-07-2023 10:31
  
  A baseball player from Trumbull saw his dream come true. He has been drafted by the Seattle Mariners. The Mariners selected St. Joseph High School and Fairfield University graduate Charlie Pagliarini in the 19th round of the 2023 MLB First-Year Player Draft. “It’s always been a dream of mine, so excited to get the opportunity!” 22-year-old Pagliarini said in a...
  
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• Attorney General Tong to make legal announcement Thursday

  13-07-2023 10:11
  
  Attorney General William Tong will hold a news conference at 11 a.m. to make a legal announcement. No information has been released on the announcement.
  
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• State to hold meeting on traffic pattern at Bishops Corner in West Hartford

  13-07-2023 09:40
  
  The Connecticut Department of Transportation plans to reconfigure the traffic pattern at Bishops Corner in West Hartford and members of the public can get more information and give their feedback during a meeting on Thursday night. The plan includes eliminating right-turn-only lanes and removing some of the traffic islands. “There’s pedestrian bump-outs, so basically these little islands out in the...
  
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