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Chevrolet Bolt vs. Nissan Leaf, an Edmunds $30, 000 EV comparison
17+ hour, 34+ min ago (506+ words) By DAN FRIO of Edmunds Acceleration is similar " both went from zero to 60 mph in about 7 seconds in Edmunds" testing " but the Bolt is the EV that Edmunds prefers to drive. The Chevy"s nimble handling makes it ideal for…...
Man dies after car strikes tree in West Hartford
1+ hour, 21+ min ago (155+ words) A man was killed when his car left the road and struck a tree in West Hartford on Wednesday afternoon. The crash occurred on Simsbury Road in the area of Tumblebrook Lane where emergency crews responded on the report of…...
Two people dead following "large fight" in Hartford that led to shooting, stabbing, police say
1+ hour, 11+ min ago (213+ words) Two people are dead after police say a large fight in Hartford on Wednesday night led to a double shooting and a stabbing. Officers responded to a report of the fight in the road in the area of 135 Madison St....
NYC police are bracing for July 4, World Cup action, searing heat " and maybe a pop star's wedding " Hartford Courant
2+ hour, 23+ min ago (444+ words) Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch said Wednesday that there are no known specific or credible threats to this year's celebrations, which will include parades of sailing ships and naval vessels on the Hudson and East rivers, jet flyovers and a massive…...
Much more than a piece of furniture, the president's Resolute Desk has echoed through history
17+ hour, 33+ min ago (351+ words) The Resolute Desk is one of the most recognizable pieces of furniture in the White House " and probably in the entire nation. As the president's desk, it's been at the center of American history for nearly 150 years. That famous front…...
Hot Dog Heaven: CT man to compete in world-famous Nathan's Hot Dog contest on Fourth of July
16+ hour, 33+ min ago (1060+ words) Jerome Burns had just finished his 20th hot dog last July 4 at the Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest on Coney Island when the announcer yelled, "Joey's on 60 hot dogs and buns!" The crowd went crazy for Joey Chestnut, who went…...
New Britain to sue Erin Stewart, saying she missed deadline for restitution
10+ hour, 26+ min ago (505+ words) New Britain Mayor Bobby Sanchez said Wednesday he has directed the city's corporation counsel to sue his predecessor, Erin Stewart, over more than $100, 000 in legal costs incurred documenting how she improperly boosted her income over 12 years running city hall. The…...
CT man used hotel room for more than sleep. What authorities found there in addition to $13 K cash.
20+ hour, 48+ min ago (234+ words) A Connecticut man has pleaded guilty to using a hotel room in Branford to traffic narcotics. Terrence Davis, 41, of New Haven took a plea deal on Tuesday in federal court in New Haven, where he pleaded guilty to possession with…...
It's a CT food event that draws thousands. Pucker up pickle lovers because it's coming this summer.
1+ day, 17+ hour ago (493+ words) Pickles may have started as a tasty sandwich garnish, but these days the flavor is all the rage and can be found in cocktails, pizza, cotton candy, cupcakes and hundreds of other foods. Well, imagine the tastes being all in…...
Unusual CT criminal case ends in guilty verdict. An unsettled legal question arose during the trial.
14+ hour, 22+ min ago (558+ words) A Connecticut man has been found guilty of murder in an unusual case that also came before the state Supreme Court because of the way the jury was handled. The state Supreme Court denied a request for a last minute…...