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Waterbury Custody Death Ruled Accidental, But Police Should Have Sought Care Sooner: Report Waterbury Custody Death Ruled Accidental, But Police Should Have Sought Care Sooner: Report Waterbury Custody Death Ruled Accidental, But Police Should Have Sought Care Sooner: Report
Waterbury Custody Death Ruled Accidental, But Police Should Have Sought Care Sooner: Report A Connecticut woman’s death after a medical crisis while in police custody was an accident, but officers should have acted sooner to get her care, state investigators said.  Nicole Hulett, 34, died April 23 after suffering cardiac arrest in a police holding cell in Waterbury following her March 22 arrest, according to Connecticut Inspector General Eliot Prescott. His office will take no further action. Still, his report raised concerns about how Waterbury police handled a woman showing clear signs of distress. “She was medically vulnerable,” Prescott said in his report, released on Tu…

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CT Man Posing As Cop Had Baton, Handcuffs In SUV With Flashing Lights, Siren: Police CT Man Posing As Cop Had Baton, Handcuffs In SUV With Flashing Lights, Siren: Police CT Man Posing As Cop Had Baton, Handcuffs In SUV With Flashing Lights, Siren: Police
CT Man Posing As Cop Had Baton, Handcuffs In SUV With Flashing Lights, Siren: Police A Connecticut man faces a police impersonation charge after troopers found him wearing a body camera and carrying handcuffs and pepper spray. Troopers also found a baton inside his SUV that had flashing lights and a siren, police said. Luis Rodriguez-Rodriguez, of Manchester, was stopped on I-91 south near Exit 27 in Hartford around 12:57 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 29 when Connecticut State Troopers spotted the red emergency lights on a black Ford Explorer Police Interceptor. But a registration check showed the SUV was privately owned and not a police vehicle, authorities said.  Rodrigue…
After Bridgeport Power Plant Accident, Danbury Worker Faces Possible Amputation After Bridgeport Power Plant Accident, Danbury Worker Faces Possible Amputation After Bridgeport Power Plant Accident, Danbury Worker Faces Possible Amputation
After Bridgeport Power Plant Accident, Danbury Worker Faces Possible Amputation A Connecticut husband was severely injured in an industrial accident while working to demolish a former power plant. Now, his family and supporters are raising money to cover mounting medical bills and household expenses while he is in the hospital. Tim Bauer, of Danbury, was severely injured when a large turbine fell during demolition near the iconic "candy-cane" smokestack at the former Harbor Station Power Plant in Bridgeport on Sept. 17. It struck the cab of his excavator, pinning his legs and feet. It took rescuers more than two hours to free him and take him to a hospital. A GoFundMe…
Stamford Man Charged In Stolen Social Security Check Scheme Worth Hundreds Of Thousands: Feds Stamford Man Charged In Stolen Social Security Check Scheme Worth Hundreds Of Thousands: Feds Stamford Man Charged In Stolen Social Security Check Scheme Worth Hundreds Of Thousands: Feds
Stamford Man Charged In Stolen Social Security Check Scheme Worth Hundreds Of Thousands: Feds A Connecticut man faces federal charges in a scheme involving government checks stolen from the mail and altered to cash them, prosecutors said. Bradleigh Rival, 23, of Stamford, was arrested on Sept. 16 after Social Security checks meant for people in Connecticut and New York went missing from the mail, the US Attorney's Office said.  Investigators found that more than 100 stolen US Treasury checks, worth several hundred thousand dollars in all, had been deposited into one person’s bank account. Prosecutors allege Rival took part in a scheme to change the names on stolen checks and de…
Norwalk Father Of 4, Biz Owner Remembered After Cancer Death:  'Caring, Charismatic Man' Norwalk Father Of 4, Biz Owner Remembered After Cancer Death:  'Caring, Charismatic Man' Norwalk Father Of 4, Biz Owner Remembered After Cancer Death:  'Caring, Charismatic Man'
Norwalk Father Of 4, Biz Owner Remembered After Cancer Death: 'Caring, Charismatic Man' A father of four who built a life around family, friends and cars has died after a years-long illness. Now, loved ones are rallying to support his family and preserve the auto body shop he built. Rory O. Amaya, of Norwalk, died on Sept. 11 after a three-year battle with pancreatic cancer, according to his obituary. He was 55 and leaves behind his four children and his longtime partner. Family and friends were invited to gather in his memory Saturday, Sept. 26. Born in Caracas, Venezuela, Amaya grew up in Queens and Stamford. His love of cars became his work when he opened Rory’s Auto Body i…

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These CT Communities Rank Among Nation's Best Small Cities: New Study Several Northeast communities are among the best small cities to live in the US, according to a new study. WalletHub released its 2026 Best Small Cities in America ranking on Tuesday, Sept. 29. The list compared 1,318 cities with populations between 25,000 and 100,000 using 45 measures of livability. The personal finance website based its rankings on five main categories: affordability, economic health, education and health, quality of life, and safety. Each category accounted for 20 points in a city's overall score. The Boston suburb of Lexington, Massachusetts, took the top spot nat…

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Eagles Legend Brian Dawkins Fires Back After DHS Uses His Image In Migrant Video Eagles Legend Brian Dawkins Fires Back After DHS Uses His Image In Migrant Video Eagles Legend Brian Dawkins Fires Back After DHS Uses His Image In Migrant Video
Eagles Legend Brian Dawkins Fires Back After DHS Uses His Image In Migrant Video NFL Hall of Famer Brian Dawkins had a clear message for the Trump administration after the Department of Homeland Security posted a propaganda video featuring him.  Keep his name out of your mouth. DHS shared a montage of the Philadelphia Eagles legend's highlights captioned, "Our time has come." The video was shared in resposne to reports of a "huge migrant caravan" approaching the southern border of the United States, ESPN reports. #HelloBlessedPeople🙏🏽I have respectfully not given permission to anyone other than those I currently do business with to use my NIL. Be Blessed! …

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Popeyes Launches New Sandwich With Special Twist Inspired By Fans Popeyes Launches New Sandwich With Special Twist Inspired By Fans Popeyes Launches New Sandwich With Special Twist Inspired By Fans
Popeyes Launches New Sandwich With Special Twist Inspired By Fans Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen is combining two of its signature menu items in a new sandwich with a sweet twist. The chain announced the new Honey Chicken Biscuit in a news release on Monday, Sept. 28. The sandwich is available nationwide at participating restaurants. The $5 sandwich features Popeyes chicken served on a larger version of the chain's buttermilk biscuit with two packets of honey sauce. "At Popeyes, quality and bold flavor guide everything we do, and we're always looking for new ways to bring our most iconic items together," said chief marketing officer Matt Rubin. "The Honey Chi…

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Popeyes Launches New Sandwich With Special Twist Inspired By Fans Popeyes Launches New Sandwich With Special Twist Inspired By Fans Popeyes Launches New Sandwich With Special Twist Inspired By Fans
Popeyes Launches New Sandwich With Special Twist Inspired By Fans Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen is combining two of its signature menu items in a new sandwich with a sweet twist. The chain announced the new Honey Chicken Biscuit in a news release on Monday, Sept. 28. The sandwich is available nationwide at participating restaurants. The $5 sandwich features Popeyes chicken served on a larger version of the chain's buttermilk biscuit with two packets of honey sauce. "At Popeyes, quality and bold flavor guide everything we do, and we're always looking for new ways to bring our most iconic items together," said chief marketing officer Matt Rubin. "The Honey Chi…

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US To Roll Out Online Passport Platform: Here's When US To Roll Out Online Passport Platform: Here's When US To Roll Out Online Passport Platform: Here's When
US To Roll Out Online Passport Platform: Here's When A familiar federal task that can require paperwork, photos, appointments, and long waits is slated for a digital overhaul. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced Tuesday, Sept. 29, that the Trump administration plans to launch an online system for first-time US passport applications through newly launched America.gov. Rubio announced a December 2026 target time for the digital passport application. The planned service is expected to let applicants upload photos, submit applications, and follow their progress in real time. "A passport is more than just a travel document," Rubio said.…