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Route 75 in Suffield Closed Into Evening Commute

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Police are asking drivers to avoid Route 75 in Suffield between Suffield Street and the Windsor Locks town line after a car hit an electrical pole and said the road will be closed into the evening commute

The driver involved in the crash was transported to a local hospital and the injuries appear to be minor, police said.

They said all traffic northbound and southbound between Suffield Street and the Town of Windsor Locks is being diverted onto Sutula Road and Lafontaine Road. 

Police are also warning of delays in the area and said it is not an easy area for tractor-trailers and other large sized vehicles. 

Drivers are encouraged to find alternate routes and to avoid this area if possible and consider using Route 159 or Route 187 for north and south traffic.


Woman Accused of Threatening to Shoot 81-Year-Old Victim

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State police have arrested a woman accused of threatening to shoot an 81-year-old woman and stealing her purse in Killingly last month.

Danielson resident Bethany Kuuttila, 29, is accused of robbing the woman after the victim agreed to give her a ride.

Police said they responded to the parking lot of the Bank of America on Main Street in Killingly just after 8:30 p.m. on June 13 after receiving 911 calls and the 81-year-old woman told them said she had been at the Big Y in Killingly when another woman approached her and asked for a ride to Reynold Street in Danielson.

The victim agreed to give the woman a ride and drove her to the Bank of America parking lot. When they arrived, the woman demanded the victim’s purse and threatened to shoot her with the gun she had if the elderly woman did not hand the bag over, according to police.

The victim said she said no, screamed for help and the woman struggled with her, took the purse and fled, police said. The victim was not injured in the incident.

Investigators initially received a tip identifying Kuuttila as a suspect. Her identity was confirmed through further investigation and surveillance photos, according to police.

Kuuttila was arrested Tuesday and charged with first-degree robbery, first-degree threatening, breach of peace and second-degree larceny. 

Kuuttila has a criminal history and was described as "unpredictable" by her probation officer.



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Windsor Locks 'Career Criminal' Charged in Laptop Theft: PD

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Windsor Locks police have arrested a man they described as a “career criminal” after a theft from a local senior living facility.

Abdullah Rashid, 67, is accused of entering the Stonebrook Village complex on Old County Road through an unlocked door on June 21 and stealing a laptop. Investigators said that Rashid can be seen on surveillance trying multiple doors until he found one unlocked, rummaging through drawers and cabinets and eventually leaving with the laptop.

Rashid was arrested Wednesday and charged with third-degree burglary and fourth-degree larceny.

Police said Rashid has a criminal history in and around Windsor Locks that dates back to 1973.

Rashid is currently being held on a $75,000 bond.



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DCF Seeks Review of State Psychiatric Facility After Suicide

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The state Department of Children and Families is requesting an independent review of the state-run psychiatric facility in Middletown after a teenager committed suicide last month.

The Albert J. Solnit Children’s Center – South Campus, is a treatment facility for children that includes hospital units and a “Psychiatric Treatment Residential Facility” (PRTF). The PRTF, which is where the death occurred, is meant to be a step out of hospital care for young patients.

“This is a crushing loss for the family but also for the professional medical and direct care staff who work hard every day to provide treatment and safe care for our youth,” Commissioner Joette Katz said in a statement. “It is going to be useful that we bring in some fresh eyes to make sure that we are doing everything possible to secure a safe environment.”

The independent review would look over all aspects that go into creating a safe environment for treatment, including physical features, staff training and staffing levels, emergency protocols and equipment, youth assessments, and how the licensed medical staff and direct care staff coordinate work.

The suicide occurred despite measures already taken at the hospital and the PRTF. Work at the PRTF started in 2015 and included work to address physical risks in bathrooms and bedrooms, and included alternations to everything from sinks to door handles to towel hooks.

The facility has already made some changes following the suicide, including adding certain medical equipment in both the hospital and PRTF units, and changing some procedures. There are also plans to put cameras in the halls of the facility to better monitor patients.



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Father of Parkland Shooting Survivors Killed in Robbery

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The father of two Parkland school shooting survivors was fatally shot at his own North Lauderdale convenience store during a robbery, according to the Broward County Sheriff's Office.

Ayub Ali, a father of four, died Tuesday. Just five months prior, his son and daughter survived the mass shooting that killed 17 and injured 17 others at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School.

According to a BSO report, Lauderdale Lakes BSO deputies and Tamarac Fire Rescue paramedics found the injured 61-year-old store clerk when they arrived at Aunt Molly's Food Store, located at 1691 S. State Road. Ali was transported to Fort Lauderdale's Broward Health Medical Center where he was pronounced dead.

The suspect forced Ali to his store's back office, where he was shot.

"He took money from the cash register and left. The thief returned shortly after and shot Ali," BSO said in a statement. "The suspect wore a black vest, reddish-orange shorts with a black and white stripe on the sides, reddish-orange slides and a skull cap with 'Miami' stitched on the front."

The convenience store reopened Thursday and loyal customers placed a makeshift memorial for Ali, who was born in Bangladesh.

Parkland's Bangladeshi community has stepped up to support Ali's widow and children. On Feb. 14, Ali's daughter was in a classroom in MSD's 1200 building, where the massacre occurred, according to a family friend.

At a gathering on Wednesday, Ali's 22-month-old son called out for his dad.

"This is the biggest part that hurts me. They have to be without their dad for the rest of their life," Ali's friend Alex Rios told NBC 6.

Anyone with information is urged to contact BSO homicide detective James Hayes at 954-321-4231 or Broward County Crime Stoppers at 954-493-8477. Anonymous tips that lead to an arrest are eligible for a reward of up to $3,000.

Meriden Officer Hospitalized After Responding to Overdose

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A Meriden police officer was hospitalized after being exposed to illegal drugs while treating an overdose victim, police said Thursday.

Meriden police said their officer was exposed to an illegal substance while responding to a report of a suspicious man on View Street.

“While investigating those claims, our officers came across what they believed to be a woman who was unconscious and may have succumbed to an overdose of an unknown substance," explained Sgt. Christopher Fry.

While trying to treat the woman, one of the officers was exposed to the substance.

“Within a short amount of time he experienced dizziness, eventually lost consciousness. And thankful to Hunter’s Ambulance who took measures to save his life," Fry said.

According to Fry, the officer simply touched a packet of the substance and fell into an overdose state. Police believe the substance contained fentanyl. The officer had to receive NARCAN.

“If it weren’t the response of Hunter’s Ambulance and the response they took on scene, very likely could have lost our officer today. So we are forever grateful for their actions," Fry said.

The officer, who has not been identified, is recovering.

Fry said while they train for these situations, they always learn from their actions and will use caution moving forward.

“In this case, he did it while saving the life of another. So I’m not too sure there’s anything he really could have done to have foreseen this or prevented it," he said.

Fry said he could not recall another officer suffering an overdose like this, but it shows the challenges officers face on a daily basis.




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Trump: I'll Be Putin's 'Worst Enemy' If Things Go Bad

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President Donald Trump vowed Thursday that if his dealings with Russian leader Vladimir Putin don't "work out, I'll be the worst enemy he's ever had."

Trump made the statement during an interview at the White House with CNBC's Joe Kernen that will air in full Friday at 6 a.m. ET on "Squawk Box."

In the same interview, Trump blasted his predecessor, President Barack Obama, for having been a "total patsy" for Russia — while claiming he has been "far tougher on Russia than any president in many, many years."

But Trump also said he valued the opportunity to improve the United States' relationship to Russia, even after American intelligence agencies have said that Russia repeatedly tried to interfere in the 2016 U.S. presidential election.



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Amazon’s Alexa Wants To Pick Your Next Credit Card

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Amazon’s digital assistant Alexa has a variety of skills. And now, she can pick a new credit card for you.

The skill was developed by personal finance website NerdWallet and is designed to help users find a credit card to meet their specific needs.

After launching the skill, Alexa will ask you a few questions such as, “Do you want rewards, to save money on interest, or build your credit?”

She also asks if your credit score is good (above 690), average, or poor (below 630).

At the end of the Q&A, Alexa will suggest a card or two. In some cases, she can even call the lender for you.

NerdWallet says Alexa’s picks are not random.

“We try to cover all the different aspects that get people to the right product,” said Kevin Yuann, VP of Credit at NerdWallet.

Yuann says the skill is designed to mimic a conversation you might have with friends or family.

Voice-activated assistants like Alexa are a growing presence in U.S. households.

A survey from NPR and Edison Research finds 39 million Americans now own a smart speaker.

But financial Planner Emily R. Wood cautions consumers about solely relying on Alexa for important financial decisions.

“It’s happening in isolation. So Alexa’s not considering your retirement plan, your spending habits,” said Wood, who works for Connecticut Wealth Management.

The Alexa skill is a condensed version of NerdWallet’s online credit card assessment quiz.

When NBC Connecticut Responds asked Alexa to recommend a credit card, Alexa asked three questions and using the answers as a guide, recommended two different credit cards.

They were the same recommendations NerdWallet gave through the the online quiz.

Yuann says NerdWallet editors have evaluated more than 1,200 credit cards and Alexa has access to all of that information.

“We obviously want to cover all the big brands, we want to cover the ones you see commercials for and get flyers for. But then we go and research what else is out there,” Yuann said.

Wood says the Alexa skill might be useful for someone who is looking for a stamp of approval. But she also wonders if Alexa can be truly objective.

“Because we think that financial incentives matter. And this algorithm that has been produced means that somewhere, someone is getting paid," Wood said.

Yuann said NerdWallet does earn a commission if you apply for and are approved for certain cards, but he estimates it’s less than five percent.

When Alexa made her recommendations to Responds, the digital assistant disclosed that the lender is a NerdWallet partner.

Alexa did not ask for any personally identifiable information during the process.



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CT Teen With Tourette Syndrome Wants to Change Stigma

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A Connecticut teen is hoping to change the stigma surrounding Tourette Syndrome.

Sixteen-year-old Dante Wu of Willington was chosen as one of only 22 kids nationwide to be a youth ambassador for the Tourette Association of America. He’ll be traveling to schools across the state to educate teachers about Tourette Syndrome.

“I feel lucky that I’m able to do this,” he said.

Wu’s mom, Lisa Finkleman, says he started showing signs of Tourette Syndrome, a neurodevelopmental disorder, at a young age.

“When he was very little I noticed that he had some eye blinking and his pediatrician said don’t worry, a lot of people have that, and it goes away,” she said. “By third grade he had developed several other tics.”

It’s estimated that one out of every 100 kids has Tourette Syndrome or another tic disorder.

“There’s a lot of misunderstanding about Tourette and what it is,” Finkelman said. “I think some people think that it’s tied to intelligence and some other things, which it isn’t. So I think reducing the stigma and increasing awareness about what it is, is really helpful thing.”

Wu traveled to San Antonio with the Tourette Association of America for special training on how to talk to others about Tourette.

“I’m trying to talk to teachers to inform them of how difficult it is, without all the other associated mental conditions, just with Tourette’s,” Wu said. “How difficult it is just to do simple things.”

Wu will also travel to Washington DC in March to meet with senators to raise awareness about Tourette.



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Bridge Closure Causing Headache for Enfield Neighborhood

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Right now, there’s only one way in and one way out of Karen Piemonte’s neighborhood, a small strip of land squeezed between the Connecticut River and the train tracks in the Thompsonville area of Enfield.

“It’s been terrible,” she said. “I have medication that has to be overnighted to me and the first time was a nightmare for them to try to find a courier who could find their way in here.”

Town officials say the state closed the South River Street Bridge for safety reasons.

“When they inspected the bridge they felt as though the beams had some corrosion in them,” Councilman Bob Cressotti, who represents the neighborhood, said.

Most trucks can't fit through the only access point to South River Street, a 7.5-foot high tunnel.

"We were doing repairs on the porch and we couldn't get items delivered,” Piemonte recalled.

Those who need oil must make an appointment with the town to reopen the bridge.

"You know your oil companies don't come at certain times, it's not like a doctor's appointment. So, it can be confusing and frustrating,” she said.

While Piemonte said she feels like her neighborhood's been forgotten, Erline Provencher has found a few positives in the situation.

"I'm very pleased,” said Provencher. "I'm kinda happy that the garbage is being picked up twice a week."

Because garbage trucks can't fit through the tunnel, the city has given residents bags to use instead of bins and now picks up more often in vans. Although, some residents complain that they are flimsy and must be put out at the last minute to keep raccoons from spreading the garbage all over the street.

Fire trucks are also too tall to make it through this tunnel, but the state has made an exception for emergency vehicles to use the bridge.

Both Piemonte and Provencher are glad the city is finally doing something about the bridge, which they say has been deteriorating for years.

"I do hope they get the bridge fixed, but in the meantime what the town is doing, I'm satisfied with it,” Provencher said.

With the bridge not scheduled to be rebuilt until the year 2021, town officials hope the state will step up sooner to pay for temporary repairs.

“We’re looking for emergency funding from them and we’re still waiting to hear from them,” said Cressotti.

Updates on the project come in the form of weekly notices. Piemonte said this week's face-to-face meeting, attended by dozens of disgruntled neighbors, came two months too late. Mayor Michael Ludwick said he hoped the presentation showed the community how serious the town is about fixing the problem.

“Mother Nature won out, but the town is working under budget constraints to get the bridge fixed as soon as possible,” Ludwick said.

The director of public works declined to comment on the project. However, Cressotti said the town manager has changed since the bridge first closed in May, and he’s hopeful the new leadership will be more proactive in getting it fixed.

Ludwick has offered to let affected residents have their packages delivered to town hall during the closure.



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Ganim Grasping for Limited Spending Pledge

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Bridgeport Mayor Joe Ganim is trying to find any advantage possible in order to mount a competitive contest with endorsed Democrat Ned Lamont in the race for the party’s nomination.

On Thursday, Ganim urged Lamont to pledge to limit spending to roughly $1 million for the primary.

To date, Lamont has committed to spending nearly that much, while Ganim has spent about a third of that total.

“It’s good government,” Ganim said during a stop in Hartford. “It was the intent behind the campaign finance reform.”

Lamont’s campaign manager, Marc Bradley, responded sharply, denying Ganim’s pledge and calling it a political stunt.

“I’m sorry that Joe is having a hard time raising money. I’m sorry that supporters are not lining up to contribute and open up their pocketbooks for him. That’s not our problem. We’re running against Republicans in a serious way in November.”

Ganim finds himself at a significant financial disadvantage to Lamont.

Lamont is independently wealthy after running a successful cable television company and is financing his own run for office. To date, he has reported more than $1 million in contributions, with most of that being his own money injected into his campaign.

Ganim, on the other hand, has raised more than $675,000, but he is ineligible for the state’s public financing program due to his criminal past. He appealed the decision to disqualify him to the State Supreme Court and lost.

Otherwise, Ganim would have $1.35 million at his disposal to spend on everything from television and digital ads to bumper stickers and direct mail.

The Bridgeport mayor says he intends to make formal ad buys soon.

“We’re going to consolidate our money so that we have a presence not only in the neighborhoods or our cities and towns, and on election day but on TV as well. We think it’s important.”

Bradley, with the Lamont campaign, says Lamont has every right to spend what he wants on his campaign, especially since he is not just focused on the August 14 primary.

“The Republican Governors Association has already invested close to $2 million in Connecticut to turn this state red and we’re not going to follow Joe’s request to keep within his limits just to make up for his lack of fundraising.”

Ganim says the gesture of limiting spending would certainly work to his own advantage but added that the virtue is important.

“It would certainly level the playing field and not give the perception that someone is just going to buy an election and I think that’s an important of what people, not only perception, but of reality of what this is about, especially as Democrats.”

Republicans Attack Stefanowski Over his Democratic Past

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Bob Stefanowski has become public enemy number one among the crowded GOP field for governor.

The former GE and UBS executive started his campaign for governor about a year ago and has been running ads for months, boosting the name recognition of a political newcomer.

But, a new attack ad from one of his opponents has shined a light on Stefanowski and appears to have opened the floodgates for attacks on the former executive.

David Stemerman, a former hedge fund manager who is also running for governor, paid for the ad which accurately assesses Stefanowski’s past as a registered Democrat who did not vote for President Donald Trump, and even made donations to Democratic candidates for office.

Tim Herbst, the former first selectman of Trumbull, who is also seeking the GOP nomination, criticized the notion of an outsider candidate and reserved his harshest criticism for both Stemerman and Stefanowski.

“Historically we have run candidates that have never won elections that are not battle tested that are not battle ready, that are unvetted, untested, and unproven,” Herbst, said. “Because we are the land of steady habits, we know that it doesn’t end well.”

You don’t have to look back far to find failed outsider candidates running for statewide office. Linda McMahon, Tom Foley, and even the current Democratic front-runner Ned Lamont all mounted expensive, failed campaigns for statewide office.

Herbst expects the same would happen to Stefanowski, which is why he warns GOP primary voters of supporting Stefanowski over himself.

“[GOP voters] don’t like when they see that people are trying to hijack their party.”

For his part, Stefanowski welcomes the criticism. He told NBC Connecticut in a statement, “All of the polls show me firmly in the lead with three weeks to go. I can only imagine how frustrating this is for David Stemerman who has spent over $3.0 million and the other insider candidates. That is why they slinging mud at me rather than focusing on what voters want to hear, who has a plan to eliminate the state income tax and rebuild Connecticut.”

Groundbreaking Held For New Haven Development Project

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New Haven city leaders celebrated the groundbreaking of a new mixed-use development project located on the corner of Audubon and Orange Streets.

Audubon Square will have 269 studio, one, two and three-bedroom apartments wrapped around a parking garage with 716 spaces.

“This was the New Haven Register site,” the city’s Economic Development Administrator Matthew Nemerson said.

But it has been a parking lot since the newspaper building was torn down in the 1980s.

“I just can’t say how excited I am that this is coming to life,” longtime downtown New Haven Alder Frances “Bitsie” Clark said.

Clark developed the nearby Audubon Street into an arts center for the city.

“I’ve been living on Audubon Street for the last thirty years and I’ve just been praying for something to happen in this terrible parking lot,” she said at the groundbreaking.

Now, Norwalk-based Spinnaker Real Estate Partners is transforming the site into a seven-story apartment building with amenities like a fitness facility, media room and swimming pool.

“We’re really pleased to be in one of the premiere cities in the state, if not new England,” said Clayton Fowler, Spinnaker’s Chairman and CEO.

About 65 local construction workers were on the site Thursday, according to the contractor, but that number will ramp up over the next few months.

Once complete, the apartments will come at a price.

“Let’s just say the one bedrooms will be slightly under $2,000 a month, a 2-bedroom will be $2,000 to $2,500, three bedrooms closer to $3,000, which is what everybody else is getting around here,” Fowler said.

Mayor Toni Harp told NBC Connecticut she is not worried about the projected rents being too expensive to live at Audubon Square.

“It will change the income mix in our city and I think it will be good again for our arts culture, our retail, it will help drive the economy of the city,” Mayor Harp said.

Another benefit of the location is the proximity to the renovated State Street Station where commuters can hop on the new Hartford Line trains, the mayor said.

“They now will have an opportunity to live near the rail station and walk to the rail station,” she said.

Fowler said he hopes the construction will be complete for leasing to begin by the end of January 2019.

Hamden Woman Donates $65K For Food Bank, Fuel Assistance

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Elizabeth “Betty” Hutchinson was 96-year-old when she passed away last November.

Even after her death, she’s made a difference in the Hamden community that will help put food on families’ tables and keep people warm during the winter.

“I wish I could tell you more other than I know she was dedicated to Hamden,” Mayor Curt Leng (D) said.

“But I know she lived at Whitney Center for a while, I know that she was a member of the Whitneyville Church,” added Adam Sendroff, the town’s Community Development Manager.

One thing for sure is that this late Hamden resident had a huge heart.

“I’ve never seen anything on this scale before,” said Sendroff, who runs the Keefe Community Center that houses the town’s Food Bank.

Recently, Sendroff received an unexpected letter from an attorney on behalf of Hutchinson’s trust.

“(It) said we were bequeathed this amount and it was amazing this woman obviously quite the humanitarian,” Sendroff said.

That amount is $65,445.95, to be exact.

“So thankful to this woman for her generosity because it allows us to help more people in the community,”  Leng said.

This generous gift will help feed hungry families in Hamden, Sendroff said.

“Besides running the food bank, we also have fuel assistance program as well which this very generous donation is also earmarked to help,” Sendroff said.

Typically, most donations for food banks come in around the holiday time in December.

 “Summer is a period of high risk especially for school-age children,” Sendroff said.

But this donation’s impact will be felt beyond his season for many years to come.

“We are a community of 62,000 people and there are thousands and thousands of people each year that have real, real needs and when the community can help them in some way that’s what we’re all about,” Leng said.

The Hamden Legislative Council formally accepted the donation at Monday night’s meeting.

According to the Connecticut Food Bank’s formula, if all of the more than $65,000 was used for feeding the hungry, Hutchinson’s donation could pay for more than 250,000 meals.

Last fiscal year, the Hamden Food Bank fed more than 5,000 people, Sendroff said.

If you or someone you know is in need of food assistance, call 211 or go to http://www.211.org/services/food to find out more about food pantries in your area.



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How NYC Is Tackling Asbestos in Wake of Steam Pipe Explosion

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The Flatiron steam pipe explosion that sent debris and absestos spewing from the ground has officials taking no chances. 

Con Edison says much of its 104-mile network of steam pipes is coated with asbestos insulation. Asbestos fibers can be thought of as tiny invisible feathers that, when disturbed, can float through the air and cause a very rare form of lung disease. 

Mayor de Blasio has assured the city that tests showed no airborne asbestos but he also said the road to total decontamination may be days long.

"If it might have gotten on your clothing, get your clothing off," de Blasio said.

De Blasio said each one of the 28 buildings that were evacuated in the "hot zone" must be thoroughly assessed for the potential presence of asbestos, and residents won't be allowed to return to their homes -- with the exception of emergency needs -- until those assessments have been completed. The other 21 buildings that were evacuated will be assessed, but de Blasio said the presence of asbestos is less likely there. 

Robert Komitor, an attorney who specializes in asbestos litigation, says it's important to re-test the air several times in the coming days, and for the 49 evacuated buildings to check their ventilation systems. 

"The issue is whether these fibers that are on the street, that are on the buildings, that are on the cars, that are on the people's clothing, that they aren't re-entrained into the air. So you've gotta make sure to remove as much of the fiber as you can," he said. 

Back in 1989, a Gramercy Park steam pipe bust, sending an estimated 200 pounds of asbestos into the air. Decontaminating nearby buildings took a month. And Con Edison pleaded guilty to conspiracy after being charge with misleading the public. 

This time, the asbestos warnings have been loud and clear. 

"The city seems to be taking a very cautious view, which may disrupt things in the short term, but in the long term, I think it's a much safer way of proceeding," said Komitor. 

People who live or work in the area should keep windows closed until clean-up is completed, the city's health department says. Window air conditioners should be set to re-circulate indoor air, and if you see or have debris from the explosion, do not move it -- instead, contact your building manager or landlord right away. 

Con Edison will work to compensate people for items they may have to toss due to exposure risk. Company personnel will be at 19th Street and Broadway, and at 22nd Street and Broadway until 9 p.m. Thursday to accept the clothing. Claim forms for clothing compensation are also available online at coned.com. 



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Fewer Than 15 Percent of Separated Immigrant Kids Reunited

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Fewer than 400 immigrant children, ages 5 to 17, have been reunited with a parent, according to the latest court filing from U.S. government attorneys. 

The joint filing was made Thursday afternoon. It’s the latest update since the ACLU successfully challenged the government’s separation of undocumented immigrant children from their parents when caught crossing the U.S. border illegally. 

The court filing confirms 364 children have now been reunited with a parent. 

Another 1,600 are potentially eligible for reunification. Federal District Judge Dana Sabraw set a July 26 deadline for reunifying all families who were separated when attempting to cross the border illegally. 

Of that group, more than 800 children have been formally cleared to rejoin their parents, who are held in detention centers across the country. 

The government stated that 908 children and teenagers are not eligible for reunification or their current status is unknown. 

The Department of Justice also revealed for the first time that 136 parents have declined offers to be reunited with their children. 

Ninety-one parents were identified as having criminal records or other problems that the government said made them ineligible to be reunited with their children. 

Seven-hundred and nineteen of the 2,551 “class members” have been served with a "final order of removal" and could be deported, according to the ACLU. 

In the court filing, ACLU attorneys said the government has not given them information about families who have been released from ICE custody, deported or given final removal orders. The ACLU claims those families must be immediately informed about their options and their children’s options. 

“These parents may only have a matter of days to make the momentous decision whether to leave their child behind in the United States,” the ACLU argued. 

On Monday, Federal District Judge Dana Sabraw temporarily halted any family deportations, at the request of the. Sabraw will consider any government arguments to the contrary and could allow deportations to begin as soon as July 26. 

To read the entire court filing, click here

All of the information included in the latest court filing will be discussed before Judge Sabraw on Friday afternoon.

8 Dead as Sightseeing Boat Flips in Missouri

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A sightseeing boat capsized Thursday on Table Rock Lake in Missouri, leaving eight people dead and prompting a massive rescue operation.

Seven people were transported to local hospitals and others remained missing about two hours after the incident, officials said.

The boat, an amphibious vehicle known as a duck boat, had 31 people on board, Sheriff Doug Rader told KY3.

Eric Nielsen, spokesman for the West Taney Co. fire department, called it a "mass casualty" event.

He said the boat was on the lake during a severe thunderstorm, and Rader later said he believed weather was a factor in the crash.

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Ashford Continues Cleanup After Tornado

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The quiet town of Ashford is moving forward after a tornado tore through it Tuesday afternoon, cutting a path of destruction west of Ashford Lake.

After surveying the damage Wednesday, the National Weather Service determined an EF-0 tornado touched down for 60 seconds.

Marie James watched the storm move in from her lakeside home, which was just outside the tornado’s path.

“That north wind that met the south wind, that’s how I’m describing it, was so forceful, it blew all the stuff going down,” explained James.

A few houses over on Sunset Drive, the tornado swept through Dianne Nelson’s backyard, toppling a tree onto her roof.

”I was receiving text messages and pictures of my house, and then when I got here…it was a lot worse then what I had imagined,” said Nelson.

Nelson said repairs will take time but is grateful her neighbors are ok.

”A lot of trees missed structures, missed cars, missed pools and homes and nobody was hurt, so that was the important thing.”

Nelson, like others, told NBC Connecticut she has reached out to the insurance company to begin repairs.


See photos of the storm damage here:

There is an average of two tornadoes a year in Connecticut, but there have been as many as four to seven in a year to touch down in the state. 

On May 15, 2018, there were four tornadoes in Connecticut.

An EF-1 tornado touched down in Oxford.

A second tornado developed near the center of Beacon Falls and continued into the hills of Hamden. 

An EF-1 tornado hit the Winsted area on May 15 and another hit the area of the Barkhamsted Reservoir. 



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4-Year-Old Dies After Incident in West Haven

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A 4-year-old boy has died after he and his 2-year-old brother were rushed to the hospital Thursday from an apartment complex in West Haven.

Police said they were called to an apartment complex on Treat Street on a report of an "injured person." Police found the two children suffering medical issues, and their father, who they believe is the person that called 911. The two boys were treated on scene and taken to the hospital.

The 2-year-old boy is still being treated and his condition is unknown at this time.

Police initially said the children were left in a hot vehicle, but now say the matter is under investigation. 

"There was a report the kids were in the car at one point. I can't confirm that. We don't know it to be a fact at this time," said West Haven Police Sgt. Charles Young.

Anyone with information or who may have witnessed the incident is asked to contact Detective Suraci at 203 937-3927.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.



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Worker Dies in Accident in Guilford

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A 46-year-old man was killed in a work site accident in Guilford Thursday night.

Guilford police said they responded to the call in the area of State Street and Little Meadow Road around 1:50 p.m. The victim, who was working for a private company, was rushed to Yale-New Haven Hospital where he died of his injuries.

The victim has not been publicly identified.

The Guilford Police Department and OSHA are investigating.

No other information was immediately available.



Photo Credit: NBC Connecticut
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