Bloody Fight On CT Street Sends 2 Men To Hospital, Both Face Charges Bloody Fight On CT Street Sends 2 Men To Hospital, Both Face Charges Bloody Fight On CT Street Sends 2 Men To Hospital, Both Face Charges
Bloody Fight On CT Street Sends 2 Men To Hospital, Both Face Charges A violent fight between two Connecticut men left one man with knife wounds and sent them both to the hospital, authorities said. Now, they each face charges.  Police responded to a home on Sylvan Avenue in Waterbury at 10:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3, after receiving reports of a fight between two people, authorities said.  When officers arrived, they found Ayman Razeq, 47, of Waterbury, suffering from several fresh wounds consistent with injuries caused by an edged weapon. Razeq was taken to a hospital, where doctors determined his injuries were not life-threatening, police said.&nbs…

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Police ID Man, 38, Killed In CT Apartment Fire That Also Killed Dog Police ID Man, 38, Killed In CT Apartment Fire That Also Killed Dog Police ID Man, 38, Killed In CT Apartment Fire That Also Killed Dog
Police ID Man, 38, Killed In CT Apartment Fire That Also Killed Dog Authorities have identified the 38-year-old man who was killed in a Connecticut house along with a dog.  Irving Alvarez-Godoy died after a fire broke out at an apartment complex on Kohanza Street in Danbury, officials said. Firefighters were called to the complex shortly after 1 p.m. Monday, Nov. 2, following reports that two people might be trapped on the second floor, Danbury police said.  A volunteer firefighter driving past the building spotted smoke and stopped after hearing a woman screaming for help. He broke a window and tried to get inside, but heavy smoke kept him …
Man Killed In Bristol Police Shooting Remembered As Devoted Dad, Advocate For Fellow Veterans Man Killed In Bristol Police Shooting Remembered As Devoted Dad, Advocate For Fellow Veterans Man Killed In Bristol Police Shooting Remembered As Devoted Dad, Advocate For Fellow Veterans
Man Killed In Bristol Police Shooting Remembered As Devoted Dad, Advocate For Fellow Veterans A 43-year-old Connecticut father of two young boys who survived combat in Afghanistan before dedicating his life to helping wounded veterans is being mourned for his compassion and hard work.  Friends and loved ones are now rallying to support his sons after he was shot and killed by police in October.  Jakub “Jake” Dziemaszkiewicz died Friday, Oct. 16, after Bristol police were called for a welfare check at his Woodbridge Road home in the Chippens Hill neighborhood. Two friends who called 911 said they were worried about his safety but warned police he was armed and "would not go…
Intoxicated Driver Clocked At 102 MPH After Tailgating CT State Trooper: Police Intoxicated Driver Clocked At 102 MPH After Tailgating CT State Trooper: Police Intoxicated Driver Clocked At 102 MPH After Tailgating CT State Trooper: Police
Intoxicated Driver Clocked At 102 MPH After Tailgating CT State Trooper: Police A Connecticut woman faces OUI and reckless driving charges after police say she tailgated a state trooper, drifted out of her lane, and sped past his cruiser at 102 mph. Kristine Kriksciun, 58, of Killingworth, was behind the wheel of the Acura when the incident unfolded around 4:34 p.m. Monday, Nov. 2, on Route 9 southbound near Exit 2 in Old Saybrook, according to Connecticut State Police. A trooper was driving in the left lane when a dark-colored Acura TLX pulled dangerously close behind his cruiser. The vehicle was so close that the trooper could no longer see its headlights, police sa…
Man Found Dead Outside CT School Offices Hours Before Election Day Voting Man Found Dead Outside CT School Offices Hours Before Election Day Voting Man Found Dead Outside CT School Offices Hours Before Election Day Voting
Man Found Dead Outside CT School Offices Hours Before Election Day Voting A man was found dead inside a vehicle outside of a Connecticut school district's central office just before the building was set to open for Election Day voting, police said.  Troopers responded to the school district's Killingly Public Schools Central Administration Office at 79 Westfield Avenue around 5:17 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3, after someone reported an unconscious person inside a vehicle. Police said the man was pronounced dead at the scene. Authorities have not released his name.  The discovery came less than an hour before voters were expected to begin casting ballots at the…

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These Northeast Restaurants Ranked Among Nation's Best For 2026, OpenTable Says These Northeast Restaurants Ranked Among Nation's Best For 2026, OpenTable Says These Northeast Restaurants Ranked Among Nation's Best For 2026, OpenTable Says
These Northeast Restaurants Ranked Among Nation's Best For 2026, OpenTable Says Some of the nation's best restaurants are right here in the Northeast, according to a new nationwide list based on millions of customer reviews. OpenTable released its Top 100 Restaurants in America for 2026 on Wednesday, Nov. 4, recognizing popular dining destinations in 21 states and Washington, DC. The list was compiled using more than 11 million reviews from verified diners and restaurant booking data. California led the nation with 19 restaurants, while at least 18 restaurants nationwide earned spots on the list for four consecutive years. "Diners have no shortage of places they …

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NJ Congressman Who Switched From Democrat To Republican Concedes Seat Republican U.S. Rep. Jeff Van Drew has conceded to Democrat Zack Mullock in New Jersey's 2nd Congressional District Mullock, the mayor of Cape May, unseated the four-term incumbent in the Tuesday, Nov. 3 election. The race has not been called by any major outlets.  The victory marks a political shift in a district that the Cook Political Report had rated "Likely Republican." Van Drew was first elected to Congress as a Democrat in 2018 before switching to the Republican Party in 2019 during President Donald Trump's first impeachment. The 2nd Congressional District includes Atlantic, C…

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Nationwide Chips Recall: Company Issues Stop-Eating Alert A nationwide chips recall is prompting consumers to check their bags before reaching for another handful. Snack Right Super Foods, doing business as Brad’s Raw Chips, is recalling certain Brad’s Crunchy Kale and Veggie Chips Kale products because they may contain thallium, according to the company announcement posted on the FDA website. About 25,000 bags are estimated to remain in commerce. KeHE Distributors and United Natural Foods distributed the products nationwide between October and December 2025. Five consumers also purchased products directly. Consumers should stop eating the affect…

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Nationwide Chips Recall: Company Issues Stop-Eating Alert Nationwide Chips Recall: Company Issues Stop-Eating Alert Nationwide Chips Recall: Company Issues Stop-Eating Alert
Nationwide Chips Recall: Company Issues Stop-Eating Alert A nationwide chips recall is prompting consumers to check their bags before reaching for another handful. Snack Right Super Foods, doing business as Brad’s Raw Chips, is recalling certain Brad’s Crunchy Kale and Veggie Chips Kale products because they may contain thallium, according to the company announcement posted on the FDA website. About 25,000 bags are estimated to remain in commerce. KeHE Distributors and United Natural Foods distributed the products nationwide between October and December 2025. Five consumers also purchased products directly. Consumers should stop eating the affect…

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What Fueled Republican ‘Bluenami’ Losses? JD Vance Points To One Issue What Fueled Republican ‘Bluenami’ Losses? JD Vance Points To One Issue What Fueled Republican ‘Bluenami’ Losses? JD Vance Points To One Issue
What Fueled Republican ‘Bluenami’ Losses? JD Vance Points To One Issue Vice President JD Vance is pointing to one issue as the driving force behind Republicans’ midterm losses, challenging his party to confront why voters turned away. In a post on X, Vance blamed the war with Iran for Republican defeats in the Tuesday, Nov. 3, elections. He argued the central problem was voters switching sides, not Republicans failing to turn out. Vance said campaign analysts saw encouraging turnout figures, but many people who supported the Trump-Vance ticket in 2024 ultimately voted for Democrats. “There will be a lot of infighting and arguing over what happened and why tha…