Several Quinnipiac University students are suddenly trying to make new living arrangements for the fall after asbestos was found in some residence halls. 

Quinnipiac students expecting to live in Larson, Perlroth and Troup Residence Halls, on the Mount Carmel campus, received an unexpected letter Wednesday, informing them their accommodations will not be available this year. 

Karissa Laramie, a senior at Quinnipiac, said one of her friends received the letter. 

“She got an email yesterday and texted us, was like, ‘I just got rearranged.’” Laramie said. 

In the letter to families, Quinnipiac explained that while assessing renovations scheduled for the summer, the university’s Connecticut-licensed asbestos consultant determined that certain building materials that will be disturbed contain asbestos. Those materials, as well as any undisturbed asbestos, will be removed. 

“There’s a lot of people that live in (the affected residence halls) and they were probably really excited for their roommates but the school has to take care of that and make it safe for everybody,” added Laramie. 

Those students affected will be reassigned and given a $1,000 housing credit toward the upcoming academic year. 

Danielle Marcone, who will be a second semester junior, was expecting to be in Perlroth, where she was last year. She had already arranged roommates, but the reassignment could change things. 

“Now, I have to move into a freshman dorm with people I don’t know,” Marcone said. 

Marcone hasn’t committed to that plan though and is looking at off-campus housing including the possibility of renting a house with friends. Something she admits could actually be fun. 

While inconvenient for students and families, one parent we spoke with seemed to understand. 

“It’s unfortunate, but at least there’s housing available and (Quinnipiac) is going to do something to accommodate the kids,” Phil Amico, of Meriden, said. “I think that’s the most important thing.” 

Quinnipiac officials sent NBC Connecticut a copy of the letter they sent to students.

However, they have no further comment.

 Following is the letter from the vice president and dean of students:

 "Dear Students:

"I write to advise you that the Larson, Perlroth and Troup Residence Halls (the Suites) will not be available for occupancy during the 2019 – 2020 academic year, as previously planned. Students who were scheduled to reside in the Suites will now be assigned to alternative on-campus residence halls:

"• New on-campus residence hall assignments will be available on MyHousing later today.

"• If your alternative assignment is equipped with a kitchen, you will not be billed for this additional cost.

"• A total of $1,000.00 will be credited toward your University housing bill for the 2020 – 2021 academic year for the impacted students ($400 applied to the Fall and $600 applied to the Spring), for those students who will reside that year in University housing.

"• Students who are reassigned to Crescent at York Hill will receive an upgraded parking permit that allows for parking in the York Hill parking garage at any time and the Hilltop parking lot on the Mount Carmel campus between the hours of 6:00 AM – Midnight.

"As background, during renovations of the Suites that had been scheduled for this summer, including the installation of air conditioning systems in each of the buildings, the University’s Connecticut-licensed asbestos consultant determined that certain building materials that will be disturbed contain asbestos. Intact and undisturbed asbestos-containing materials, such as those identified at the Suites, do not present a risk and are not required to be removed unless disturbed. Although not required, consistent with the University’s commitment to student safety, all asbestos-containing materials identified in the Suites buildings will be removed – not just the materials that must be removed when disturbed during the renovation.

"The work will be performed this summer by Connecticut-licensed consultants and contractors in accordance with applicable requirements, including testing to confirm that all asbestos-containing materials have been removed, and that work can progress to complete renovations of the Suites. Given this unanticipated delay, we expect that the Suites will be available for student occupancy at the beginning of the 2020 – 2021 academic year.

"On behalf of the University, we regret the inconvenience that this delay in renovating the Suites causes our affected students. The renovation of the Suites is important to enhancing the student living experience at our residence halls, as conveyed by President Olian this Spring. We expect that you will agree that, once renovated and equipped with air conditioning, the Suites will be back and better than ever."

The body of a man who was boating on the Connecticut River and went into the water has been found, according to the state Department of Energy and Environmental Protection. 

A man’s body was pulled from the river on Wednesday and officials from DEEP said the state medical examiner identified the man as Ivan De Jesus Morales Mencia, 39, of Hartford. He had been missing since Saturday. 

According to witnesses, Mencia got into the water from a boat and disappeared from view. Others in the boat tried to rescue him, but they were unable to do so. Police and fire crews searched the river in East Hartford but were unable to locate him. 

Friends of the man spotted his body in the river in Glastonbury on Wednesday morning and alerted authorities. 

DEEP said no criminal charges are expected. 

It's New England Vacation Week and we're exploring the best summer destinations the region has to offer. Here are some awesome ways to enjoy the summer on the Connecticut and Rhode Island coast. 

1. Essex Steam Train: Take a trip through the scenic Connecticut River Valley on a real vintage steam locomotive. This narrated tour offers a unique guide through Connecticut, showing off various coves and creeks that even locals might not have seen before. Click here for more.

2. Gillette Castle State Park: Travel through time at Gillette Castle, a medieval-looking fortress that has been standing in Connecticut since 1919. It was built by noted actor, director, and playwright William Hooker Gillette. The state of Connecticut bought the property, which now offers woodland trails and campgrounds to the public. Click here for more. 

3. Goodspeed Opera House: The Goodspeed Opera House first opened its doors in 1877 and has been putting on spectacular musicals since 1963. The theater has put on a total of 250 musicals, including over 70 world premieres while having exported 21 productions to Broadway. If that isn’t impressive enough, they are also the first regional theatre in America to win two special Tony awards. Click here for more. 

4. Essex Duck: "Peace Love and Rubber Ducks" is the motto of this Connecticut based shop. Essex Duck specializes in, you guessed it, unique and whacky rubber ducks. Featuring designs by multiple designers, you’re sure to find the perfect duck for a souvenir or the collector in your life. Click here for more.

5. Truffle Shots: Named a top artisan chocolate for gift-giving by Forbes, get ready to indulge at this specially shop in Essex. Truffle Shots is known for its unique take on truffles: getting rid of the chocolate shell entirely and putting the mouthwatering truffle filling right in a shot glass. With unique flavors like fig balsamico and minted grapefruit, we’re sure you won’t regret stopping by this one-of-a-kind chocolate experience. Click here for more.

6. Saybrook Point Inn and Spa: Spend your vacation living in the lap of luxury at the gorgeous Saybrook Point Inn and Spa. Whether you want to spend your time relaxing with a massage or feasting on fresh seafood at the inn’s restaurant Fresh Salt, you are guaranteed to have the stay of your life at this inn. Click here for more. 

7. Biomes Marine Biology Center: Housing the largest collection of New England marine life in the world, this North Kingstown center gives visitors a hands-on experience. Biomes has 120 different species with petting stations of tidepool creatures including hermit crabs and star fish. Click here for more.

8. Wickford Antique Estate Liquidators: Nestled in the charming center of Wickford Village in North Kingstown, this store has rare furniture and finds for the casual or serious antique collector. You’ll find everything from the front half of a DC-3 airplane from 1944 to old clam diggers. Click here for more.

9. Adventureland Family Fun Park: Revel in family fun for all ages at Adventure Family Fun Park in Narragansett, Rhode Island. Enjoy the go karts, bumper boats, miniature golf, carousel, batting cages, arcade, and ice cream. Click here for more. 

10. Narragansett Surf & Skate: A mainstay a Narragansett, Narragansett Surf & Skate sells and rents surfboards and equipment. Trisha Pan and her father, surfing legend Peter Pan, opened the shop in 2001 and offer lessons for all ages. Click here for more. 

11. Narragansett Town Beach: Known for its expansive beach and surfing, Narragansett Town Beach is a perfect place to explore rock formations and enjoy the crystal-clear water. Stroll the seawall, grab a bite to eat, or rent a boat. Click here for more.

12. Champlin’s Seafood Market: This market in Narragansett’s Port of Galilee sells fresh lobster, seafood, and shellfish from the deep offshore waters. Take your seafood to go or stay for a while at the upstairs restaurant. Click here for more. 

13. George’s of Galilee: Take a bite out of summer at the scenic George’s of Galilee, overlooking Block Island Sound. Enjoy local fresh boat-to-plate seafood and farm-to-table cuisine ranging from lobster rolls to sushi salads and pasta. Click here for more. 

14. The Sweet Spot: This shop near George’s serves up homemade ice cream and baked goods. Try one of the more unique flavors like Grass Hoppa, made with coffee, mint, and oreos. Click here for more.

Amazon is expected to hire up to 1,800 full-time employees at its new fulfillment center in North Haven, which is expected to open this summer, according to the governor. 

Gov. Ned Lamont and other state and local leaders met Thursday with executives from Amazon for a tour to view progress on the company’s upcoming fulfillment center in North Haven and said executives announced that they are on track to soon begin hiring up to 1,800 full-time employees who will work at the location. 

The North Haven facility is under construction and is scheduled to open this summer. It will become the company’s second fulfillment center in Connecticut and fourth location in the state overall. 

Hiring for the North Haven fulfillment center will begin next month. Candidates who are interested in learning more about working at an Amazon fulfillment center should visit www.amazondelivers.jobs.

“Amazon’s relationship with Connecticut continues to grow as the company is seeing the value of our state as an emerging hub of its northeast operations,” Lamont said in a statement. “Our state meets the needs of an innovative, 21st century company like Amazon – with an in-demand talent pool of workers and some of the nation’s top educational institutions. My administration remains committed to developing a strong relationship with Amazon so that we can meet the company’s needs as it continues to grow and expand as a forward-moving, global business.” 

The governor’s office said Amazon has invested more than $1 billion into its local fulfillment center infrastructure and through compensation to thousands of employees in the state. The company said that its investments have contributed an additional $604 million into Connecticut’s economy between 2010 and 2018. 

“Amazon is proud to call Connecticut home and to serve customers throughout the state and the northeast U.S.,” Richard Dyce, director of operations for Amazon’s North Haven fulfillment center, said in a statement. “When choosing where to expand our operations, we look at two main factors – an engaged workforce and great local support – and we have found both here in North Haven and Connecticut. We appreciate the strong support we’ve received from the State of Connecticut, as well as from our local county and community leaders, who have all been invaluable partners in the success of this facility, even before we launch operations. We are excited continue to work closely with Governor Lamont and community leaders as we create 1,800 new, full-time jobs with industry-leading pay and comprehensive benefits starting on day one. At Amazon, we are committed to being a good community partner and look forward to truly becoming a part of the fabric of North Haven.” 

Amazon’s full-time employees receive health, vision, dental, 401(k) with a 50 percent company match and maternity and family leave.

Two Australian researchers made a bizarre discovery while examining hundreds of X-rays of skulls, finding that about a third had bone growths, NBC News reported. 

The development of the growths may be attributed to extensive screen-time, the researchers said. Sustained “forward head flexion,” or bending the head down, and poor posture could be the reasons for these physiological changes, they hypothesized. 

The study, which was published last year in the journal Scientific Reports, found younger people had larger growths. 

Most bone spurs don’t cause pain and require no treatment, but they can become a problem if they reach a certain size. 

A BBC article last week on how the human body is changing with technology use brought new attention to the study.

The Dominican Republic has been in the news recently and not for its pristine beaches. The recent deaths of several American citizens on the island has sparked questions about safety on the island. One of those questions is whether the island has become more dangerous for Americans than in previous years. We dug into some data from the last 10 years and the answer is no, if you're judging by the number of American deaths. And the U.S. government has similar travel warnings in place for the Dominican Republic and other Caribbean destinations. 

About 2.7 million U.S. citizens visit the Dominican Republic each year, according to the U.S. State Department. "We have not seen an uptick in the number of U.S. citizen deaths reported to the department," the State Department told NBC.

Still, a number of Americans recently have died or fallen ill while visiting the island, leaving tourists searching for answers.

Note: The State Department statistics include only U.S. citizens who die overseas from non-natural causes (such as homicides, suicides and accidents). The causes of seven deaths in 2019 (through June 20) have not been determined.

From 2010 through 2018, 176 U.S. citizens died in the Dominican Republic from non-natural causes. That’s a rate of 1.11 deaths per 100,000 U.S. tourists, the lowest compared to other popular tourist destinations like Mexico and Jamaica.

Santo Domingo, the capital and largest city of the island, is popular among tourists and subsequently the place where most of the U.S. citizen deaths have occurred.

As of April 15, the State Department has an "exercise increased caution" travel advisory in effect for the Dominican Republic because of crime. It's the second lowest level of four advisory categories. The department has similarly advised U.S. citizens to exercise more precaution while traveling to other regional destinations like Jamaica and Cuba.

In the wake of recent deaths, Rep. Frank Pallone, D-N.J., has called on the State Department to reevaluate its travel advisory.

Despite safety concerns at the moment, the Dominican Republic remains a largely popular destination for American citizens because of its proximity to mainland America and its affordability.

Mother Nature was one of the golfer’s greatest competitors at the Travelers Championship at TPC River Highlands in Cromwell Thursday.

The fans battled the wet grass and muddy walkways too.

But that didn't stop people from coming out to enjoy the tournament.

This is the first Traveler’s Championship for brothers Colin and Ryan from Seymour.

“You get to see them hit it in the hole. You get to see them hit the ball. All sorts of fun stuff,” said 9-year-old Colin.

They’re learning tips from watching the pros.

“I used to hit it like that and now I just go all the way back,” said Colin showing off his swing.

The soggy weather is the last thing on their minds as they soak it all up.

“It’s a good fun trip and of course you get to see some guys who get to hit the ball,” said Josh Eckhardt who traveled from Maine to watch the competition.

“You get to walk around and enjoy the weather and the scene,” said Lloyd Benjamin from New Hampshire pausing while looking the rain clouds.

Tow truck drivers have met lots of new friends.

They’ve had to help some fans get their cars out of the mud.

“I met someone from North Carolina yesterday, another guy from Florida, there’s another guy whose Spainaird but he travels all over the world. I mean it’s a huge event,” said Tyrone Rivers, two truck driver for Lemore’s Service Center out of Wethersfield.

“It’s awesome. It’s close. My favorite part about it with the kids is just how kid friendly they are,” said Eric Wolf of Seymore.

Best spectating advice, don’t wear your best Sunday shoes to the tournament.

A popular New Haven watering hole is back in business, more than a year and a half after fire nearly closed it for good.

“You’re just only as good as the last pint you served,” said Trinity Bar and Restaurant co-owner Eddie Higgins.

Higgins is happy to be back serving up those pints at Trinity Bar and Restaurant. In September of 2017, this historic building, which served as an Army recruitment office in the early 1900s, went up in flames after a fire accidentally started in an apartment above the bar.

“Everything had to be replaced down to the studs. So, it all had to be rebuilt,” explained co-owner Shane Carty.

Carty, who also serves as the restaurant’s chef, said he wasn’t sure Trinity would ever be able to reopen.

“It’s been a long road,” said Carty.

“I was afraid that it was closed for good,” said Kimberley Gibson, who came to watch the Women’s World Cup with co-workers.

“Nineteen months is a long time, people move on, there are no guarantees in the restaurant/bar business,” added Carty.

After months of fighting with insurance companies, he fired up the grill for the first time last night.

“The fear is that nobody would come back or people would forget,” said Higgins.

The photo Matthew Popilowki snapped at the grand re-opening Wednesday night show Shane and Eddie had nothing to worry about.

“A lot of people came back. A lot of the staff is back. Shane’s in the kitchen. So, it’s like they were never closed,” said Popilowski.

From the fresh coat of paint on the walls, to the floor and the furniture, and even the beer lines below in the basement, there’s a lot that’s new at Trinity Bar and Restaurant, but patrons said the atmosphere has stayed the same.

“I didn’t leave the kitchen until 11:30 last night. That’s how busy it was,” said Carty.

Popilowski popped back in Thursday, joining the lunch crowd that bellied up to the bar to get a taste of the celebration.

“After the fire happened we drove by all the time, at least twice a week, to see the progress,” said Stacy Kirschner.

She and her husband Bob drove 25-minutes from Meriden to be some of the first to have lunch at their favorite watering hole.

Higgins said he doesn’t know how much money the business lost during its down time, instead he’s focused on the future.

“It’s just good to bring a little bit of Dublin back to New Haven,” said Higgins.

The four upstairs apartments remain vacant, but a New Haven building official tells NBC Connecticut they have been completely rehabbed and are awaiting final inspection.

"Food Deserts" are neighborhoods that don't have access to fresh produce because there are no grocery stores in the area. In Hartford, the Asylum Hill neighborhood is one of these deserts.

Under her umbrella, Denise Rivera begins her more than two mile trek to the grocery story.

“If I walk, the distance from here to ALDI takes me about an hour walk and hour back,” Rivera said.

Today she’s taking the CT Fast Track but even this grocery run will cost her at least an hour.

“Sometimes I just overdo it and sometimes I think I have a car which I don’t and I over do it and I just walk,” Rivera said.

It’s people like Rivera in Hartford’s Asylum Hill neighborhood, that The Hartford and Aetna are hoping to help through the Fresh Express Shuttle for free.

“Hartford is a healthful food desert,” Jocelyn Cerda with the Billings Forge Farmers Market said.

Cerda is the market manager for the Billings Forge Farmer’s Market. Starting Thursday the shuttle will take people living in the Asylum Hill neighborhood to the market.

“We’re working to change people’s habits because if you don’t have the access with the knowledge you’re not going to come here and say let me make a person that grows my food,” Cerda said.

Cerda says last year at least 20 people took to shuttle to the farmer’s market. In 2017, $10,000 in SNAP money was spent here.

Rivera says she hasn’t heard about the shuttle but this long grocery journey may be her last.

“Every little bit helps people when you’re in need of course,” Rivera said.

The shuttle runs every Thursday from 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

A tractor-trailer driver has been charged in connection with a fatal crash in Hartford in February.

On February 21, 2019, 77-year-old Carl Loven was hit by a tractor-trailer at the intersection of High Street and Walnut Street. He died of his injuries.

The truck driver, identified as 45-year-old Benjamin Andrade, did remain on scene and cooperate with investigators, police said.

After reconstructing the crash, investigators determined there was reason to charge Andrade. He was arrested without incident and is charged with misconduct with a motor vehicle, operating with extending width or length, operating of a commercial motor vehicle without a CDL, and failure to obey traffic signals.

Andrade was held on a $175,000 bond.

Name it and you can probably find it hidden underneath the rushing waters of the Naugatuck River.

"I've spent a lot of time in the river cleaning it out, digging up shopping carts, gallon drums, car parts, thousands of tires, pay phones, ATM machines, safes," said Naugatuck River Revival Group President Kevin Zak. "Anything you have in your home, we pulled out of this river. It was a landfill."

In the last few decades, the river has gotten better with fish and other wildlife thriving. But there is still a lot of work left to do which is where the River Brigade comes in.

"They work in the river all summer cleaning the debris and trying to heal the scars from the past and keep the river clean," said Waterbury PAL Executive Director Mara Ford.

Fourteen college and high school students from Waterbury and Naugatuck are hired to spend eight weeks waist-deep in the river, making it better. It's a program Waterbury Mayor Neil O'Leary came up with last year that the city's PAL program and Naugatuck embraced. O'Leary says it went so well, they decided to do it again this year.

"I have a way to give back to the community by picking up trash along the river," said William Daly from Naugatuck.

"I love coming down to the river every day. You never know what you’re going to find," said Dylan Stevens from Waterbury.

Last year the students found a lot including massive steel beams covered in muck and several shopping carts. For the students, it's about a lot more than just digging up trash. They're learning how to navigate the river. They're building relationships and also learning about the wildlife around them.

"This summer people and members of the River Brigade will work together to remove litter and debris from the river while also having the opportunity to learn more about the vital ecosystem that the river supports through field trips and education sessions," said Mayor O'Leary.

"I have a team and brothers and sisters to rely on every day and look out for me like I'm going to look out for them," said Stevens.

"You learn the ecosystem of the Naugatuck River and the fish that swim upstream and downstream of the river," said Daly.

They're also continuing to transform the river into something everyone can enjoy for decades to come.

The Travelers Championship brings huge crowds to Cromwell, and local families know how to make the most of it.

Nick Libera‘s family has been letting cars park on their property in Cromwell near TPC River Highlands for as long as he can remember.

They can squeeze in about 240 cars at $10 a ride. “Good extra money,” said Libera.

While he’s modest about it, folks living along Main Street have been pocketing a lot of extra cash since the start of the championship in Cromwell, paying for mortgages and trips abroad.

“Usually Friday and Sundays are the best days. And people are buying it,” said Libera.

“Well it’s more convenient really because they have the space and you just walk down to the ninth hole and you’re right there,” said Kent Thomas of Trumbull.

Thomas has been parking in the Libera’s lot for about a decade now whatever the weather

“I’m a golfer. Lightning’s the only thing that bothers me and snow because you can’t find the ball.”

Small business owner Bob Conyers was pleased his parking spot supported a local family.

“Mainly because it was so easy it was right there. Boom.”

The family business impressing these tournament fans here for part sales trip, part fun.

“Makes me want to buy a house here. They got to make some money,” said Josh Eckhardt from Maine.

While some people come to Cromwell to watch the golf, others have learned how to hustle from working the tournament over the years.

“64 Main Street in Cromwell. It’s the best spot,” said Libera. “There’s no mud so it’s easy to get in and out.”

Zack Sucher made a 9-foot birdie putt in the last group of the day on the par-4 18th for a 6-under 64 and a share of the first-round lead on a rainy Thursday at the Travelers Championship.

Ryan Armour, Bronson Burgoon, Mackenzie Hughes, Abraham Ancer, and Kyoung-Hoon Lee matched Sucher at TPC River Highlands. Lee had his lowest round on the PGA Tour.

Paul Casey, who gave up a four-shot lead in the final round a year ago, topped the group at 65.

Defending champion Bubba Watson opened with a 69 in his bid for his fourth Travelers title. Two-time champion Phil Mickelson shot a 67 and Brooks Koepka, coming off his runner-up finish in the U.S. Open, had a 71.

Showers and thunderstorms will continue through the afternoon right into Thursday night. Fortunately the rain comes to an end by Friday morning with improving conditions.

Clouds will move out and much drier air will enter the state as we head into Friday afternoon with even nicer better weather expected for the weekend.

Things turn much drier for the weekend with mostly sunny skies and temperatures around 80 for both Saturday and Sunday.

Get the latest forecast anytime here and stay tuned for more updates from the NBC Connecticut meteorologists.

A 64-year-old woman who police said suffers from early-onset Alzheimer's disease was reported missing and has been found, according to police.

Delia Rodriguez, who is not originally from the area, was reported missing by her daughter on Thursday.

Police said she walked away from her Hartford home while her family was in another room. A patrol officer found her wandering several miles away, police said, and she is being evaluated at a local hospital.

A massive fire and series of explosions rocked a South Philadelphia refinery complex, the largest on the East Coast, early Friday morning. The blast jolted people from their sleep miles from the scene, but no injuries were reported.

The blaze at the Philadelphia Energy Solutions refinery erupted shortly after 4 a.m. Some residents in Philadelphia said the explosions knocked art off their walls. The blasts were felt as far as South Jersey.

"We've just had an explosion with heavy fire; [the commander] is requesting a third alarm for this location," a fire official relayed to dispatchers shortly after the largest blast.

One resident who lives next to the complex said "I thought it was a meteor or something" after seeing a mushroom-shaped cloud rising from the facility.

The fire is contained on the property off Passyunk Avenue of the refinery, fire officials said shortly before 6 a.m. The blaze is still burning.

Deputy fire commissioner Craig Murphy said a vat of butane had ignited and eventually exploded. A series of smaller explosions happened as the fire worked its way through the tangle of pipes carrying fuel across the complex.

A worker was on site when the explosion happened, but was far enough away to avoid serious harm, Murphy said.

A plume of thick, black smoke billowed east from the large complex near Philadelphia International Airport and over portions of South Philadelphia, the Delaware River and into South Jersey.

City emergency management sounded early warning sirens at 5:30 a.m. and issued a shelter-in-place for the area immediately around the complex. Though the area is heavily populated, no evacuation orders were issued.

The shelter-in-place was lifted shortly after 7 a.m.

Roads in the area of the fire have been closed to allow first responders space to work and protect drivers. The Platt Bridge and portions of Interstate 76 were closed temporarily as fire crews worked to contain the blaze.

One person said on Twitter that they were on I-95 when the explosion happened. "Could feel the heat right through the car," the person tweeted. 

The fire could be seen for miles. Some neighbors in South Philadelphia said debris rained from the sky into their neighborhoods after the explosions.

The complex is the largest refinery on the East Coast and employs about 1,000 people. Many Philadelphians still call it the Sunoco refinery, though it is now owned by Philadelphia Energy Solutions, a partnership that includes Sunoco.

The refinery processes 335,000 barrels of crude oil every day at two plants in the complex — Girard Point and Point Breeze. The fire broke out at the Girard Point portion. Natural gas is also processed at the facility.

The refinery dates back to the 19th Century opening a year after the Civil War ended. "The PES Philadelphia Refining Complex has been “part of the neighborhood” in South Philadelphia for over 150 years and is closely tied to the growth of the American oil industry in the 19th century," PES says on its website.

Friday's fire comes nearly two weeks after another incident at the same complex. On June 10, a small fire broke out at the facility. No one was hurt, but it reignited protests by a group of environmentalists and community members who were concerned about the plant's safety. Another fire broke out at the complex in 2015. 

NBC10 is live at the scene. Stay with us for complete coverage.

The intersection of Trumbull Street and Hillhouse Avenue in New Haven is closed after a pedestrian was struck. 

Police said it was reported at 5:46 a.m. and the vehicle remained at the scene.

A barn is on fire in Norwich and North Wawecus Hill Road is closed, according to police. 

Firefighters and police officers have responded. 

No additional information was immediately available.

A 48-year-old Unionville man has died after a crash on Route 4 in Burlington Thursday night. 

State police said Frederick Manka, 48, of Unionville, was driving a Buick Century and crossed from the westbound side of the road to the eastbound side and struck a Chevy Silverado just before 10 p.m. 

Both vehicles sustained heavy damage. 

Manka was taken to UConn Hospital and died from injuries sustained in the crash, according to police. 

The other driver’s injuries are not life-threatening, police said.

State police are investigating and ask anyone with information to call state police Troop L in Litchfield at 860-626-7900.

A $50,000 reward was being offered for information leading to the arrest of the hit-and-run driver who fatally struck a 91-year-old Holocaust survivor in Valley Village.

Gennady Bolotsky was hit by a white pickup with a camper shell as he was walking his beloved dog Leela at Magnolia Boulevard and Wilkinson Avenue before dawn Monday, police said. Video showed the pickup striking the victim in the crosswalk as another person walked past through the intersection. 

"We're angry, we're devastated," said Adriana Bolotsky, the man's granddaughter. "We wish you had a human soul to stop and call, and not leave him lying on the ground."

The hit-and-run driver was headed east on Magnolia Boulevard near Wilkinson when the driver hit Bolotsky, authorities said. He was walking north on Wilkinson Avenue, inside a marked crosswalk, officials said.

Leela was not injured. 

Bolotosky escaped the Nazi occupation and immigrated to the US from Ukraine. He was a widower who enjoyed family and his dog Leela.

"No one deserves this, especially not my grandpa who came and survived literally everything," Adriana said. Bolotosky had been hit in the same intersection 15 years ago. Unfortunately, this time he didn't survive.

Few other details were immediately available about the driver.

Anyone with information about the crash was asked to contact Valley Traffic Division Detectives, Officer Fredo at (818) 644-8029 or Officer Reyes at (818) 644-8032.

During non-business hours or on weekends, calls should be directed to 877-527-3247. Anyone wishing to remain anonymous should call the LA Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or go directly to www.lacrimestoppers.org.