A worker was killed in an industrial accident in Plainfield on Sunday, according to police.

Emergency crews responded to the Plainfield Renewable Energy Plant on Millbrook Road just after 4 a.m. on Sunday.

A contracting crew was attempting to replace an expansion joint when part of the pulley system let go, causing the expansion joint to fall on the 39-year-old Justin Scott, of Ponchatoula, Louisiana, police said.

Scott was pinned under the expansion joint.

Emergency crews removed Scott and rushed him to the hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.

The Occupational Safety and Hazard Administration is investigating the accident.

World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) held the first women's wrestling match in Saudi Arabia on Thursday, NBC News reported.

The contest featured two WWE super stars: Lacey Evans and Natalya. Evans is a U.S. Marine veteran while Natalya is a Canadian-American two-time Women's Champion in WWE. The two athletes battled it out in Saudi Arabia's capital, Riyadh, and Natalya emerged victorious.

Both Evans and Natalya were required to wear body suits to cover their arms and legs instead of fighting in the more revealing gear that they would normally wear when competing in the U.S.

Saudi Arabia has attempted to rebrand its image as one of the world's most oppressive countries for women by introducing reforms in recent years.

A $4.4 million redevelopment project in Hartford’s Parkville neighborhood is expected to bring hundreds of jobs to the area, according to the developer.

The future food marketplace, called “Parkville Market,” is located at 1400 Park St. and is scheduled to open in early 2020.

Its developer, Carlos Mouta, partnered with the Capital Region Development Authority to get a $3.5 million construction loan that made the redevelopment possible.

“I want this to feel like a main street that fits in Parkville,” said Mouta’s daughter, Chelsea Mouta, who acts as the market’s director of operations. “I want it to feel like Park Street feels up the road-- where you can walk and hit your butcher, your coffee shop, and your local restaurant.”

Carlos Mouta said he has developed over 1,000,000-square feet in the neighborhood, where he immigrated to from Mozambique in 1979 as a teenager.

“This is my home,” explained Mouta, who said about 80 percent of his projects are in town.

The Moutas said they hope to make Parkville Market a reflection of the vibrant and diverse neighborhood that surrounds it. The space, which was originally built over 100 years ago, will be home to 50 vendors.

“Ceviche is seafood marinated in lime juice and then served with potato and corn,” explained Kate Colan, whose food business “Ceviche Bowls” will be an affordable option at the new market.

Colan thinks the traditional Peruvian dish will be a hit in Hartford.

“We would like to introduce it to a different clientele that maybe don’t know about ceviche, because it’s very light and healthy,” she told NBC Connecticut.

“I think it’s a great idea,” said John Alvarez, who has lived in the neighborhood for 30 years, of the redevelopment. “Especially for the younger people, the ones that have come out of college recently-- they have no employment.”

“It will help the economy in this region,” said Alberto Cruz, another Parkville-native. “Lately a lot of places have been closed and opening a place like this it will open a lot of opportunity for a lot of people.”

Other neighbors told NBC Connecticut they’re concerned about new developments in Parkville making the cost of living something they won’t be able to afford.

“I’m worried about the new development, because at the same time it might bring jobs, but it might dip into your pocket,” said Keyton Edwards.

The NBC Connecticut meteorologist have issued a First Alert for a storm expected to lash the state with heavy rains and strong winds overnight.

Halloween was wet and cloudy, and as the night goes on the rain and winds are expected to pick up. There will be scattered showers with downpours likely after midnight.

The worst of the storm threat is expected between midnight and 3 a.m. Friday. Severe thunderstorms are possible in some areas and could bring down trees.

A wind advisory is in effect for part of the state, with a high wind warning in effect in parts of central and eastern Connecticut.

Wind gusts are expected between 45 to 55 mph, but could reach over 60 in some areas.

Power outages are possible. Eversource and United Illuminating said Thursday they were prepared to respond to potential damage.

You can get the latest forecast anytime here.

The Berlin Turnpike has reopened after a serious crash in Berlin Thursday, according to police.

Emergency crews responded to the crash on Berlin Turnpike north and Woodlawn Road Thursday night.

No other details were immediately available.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

Inclement weather on Halloween is causing many towns and cities to postpone celebrations to protect trick-or-treaters.

According to Wallingford’s Police Department and the mayor, the decision to close down North Main Street is a safety measure ahead of the possibility of high winds and heavy rain.

In a statement, Wallingford’s Police Department said “In light of impending inclement weather during the evening of October 31, 2019 and out of the interest of public safety, this year’s Halloween festivities on North Main Street will be postponed until Saturday, November 2, 2019.

For the past three years, North Main Street’s festivities and decorations have become bigger and better each year.

The influx of visitors and trick-or-treaters have led to the decision to block off North Main, and North Streets at the North End of Dutton Park.

Homeowners like Vince Proto believe it’s the right decision for everyone.

“With the anticipated inclement weather including strong winds and a little bit of rain, we decided it would probably be best to hold off on closing the entire street. “The last thing we want to happen is a family member or child to get hurt from a fallen branch or slip on wet pavement.”

NBC Connecticut spoke with a few other homeowners who didn’t mind if trick-or-treaters show up on Halloween or Saturday.

Wallingford’s Mayor William Dickinson said the goal is to not cancel Halloween but to simply hold off on shutting down a block that could potentially be dangerous due to inclement weather.

“Our intent is to not cancel Halloween or spoil someone’s fun,” Dickinson said. “Instead, we wanted to protect our residents from the risk of getting hurt.”

Wallingford’s Police Department also issued a statement:

“We ask that all of those planning on visiting the area near Dutton Park specifically for the Halloween festivities put on by the residents do so on Saturday November 2, 2019. On that date, North Main Street will be closed to vehicular traffic between North Street and the end of North Main at the North end of Dutton Park.”

The neighborhood has become a major attraction for local trick-or-treaters from surrounding areas and across the town of Wallingford.

Homeowners estimated that at least 1,000 parents and children show up to get a glimpse of the decorations and stuff their buckets and bags with candy.

The road’s closure will occur from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Route 30 in Vernon is closed due to a downed utility pole and wires, according to police.

The road is closed between Merline Road and Tunnel Road.

No other details were immediately available.

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo didn't mince words when he learned Thursday that President Donald Trump had filed paperwork to change his permanent residence from New York City to Palm Beach, Florida.

"Good riddance. It's not like Mr. Trump paid taxes here anyway," Cuomo said in a statement, NBC News reported. "He's all yours, Florida."

The residence change was first reported by The New York Times.

The weather was no issue for action heroes, royalty or aliens.

Though some communities decided to postpone Halloween activities, others still went ahead.

A little rain and gusty winds did not stop thousands from heading to New Britain’s Downtown Halloween Trick or Treat Safe Zone on Thursday.

“It’s kind of rough, the weather. But they made it happen. It’s nice out here,” said Pedro Gomez of New Britain.

As police blocked off streets, trick-or-treaters stopped at spots downtown where about 100,000 pieces of candy were expected to be handed out.

“Going door-to-door, close by. Everything is close by. I mean you know everyone,” said Diana Perez of New Britain.

Organizers say they weren’t going to let a potentially scary weather stop this 8th annual event from going off.

“Halloween is on October 31. It’s not November 1, November 2. And you know if it rains a little bit we’re alright,” said Mayor Erin Stewart (R).

Crowds were a little quieter in Wallingford on North Main Street.

“It’s a little windy. I think it’s warm. But we are running with kids and a little bit of rain. But it’s nice now,” said Laura Canby of Wolcott.

“The rain was a bummer but I think we have a great night,” said Pedro Cantarelli, who was visiting from Brazil.

Usually police block off this area of town.

“It’s good to come out here. The neighborhood is good. It’s really fun,” said Noel Ramirez of Wallingford.

But this community was among several in the state that decided to postpone official activities until the weekend because of weather concerns and public safety.

“It was kind of rescheduled for Saturday but we didn’t want to disappoint the kids because some would come out no matter what,” said Susan Vogt of Wallingford.

Vogt will welcome candy crusaders twice this week and is just hopeful the decorations hold up.

“They’re looking good, little damp. Will put the dehumidifier and dry them out for Saturday,” said Vogt.

Naugatuck was another town that postponed streets closures for trick-or-treaters until Saturday.

Police say that decision was based also on the forecast and community concerns.

Waterford police are warning parents to check their children’s Halloween candy carefully after someone handed out THC gummies to two children.

Police said the two children had received seals packages of what appeared to be gummy candy. The packaging stated that the bags contained gummies with THC, the psychoactive compound in marijuana.

No one ate the candy and no injuries were reported. It is unclear of the candy was passed out intentionally.

The candy was collected in the area of Gallup Lane. Parents are advised to check their kids’ candy baskets carefully.

Anyone with information on the gummies should contact Waterford police at 860-442-9451.

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The Sterling Opera House has been standing tall on the edge of the green in downtown Derby for more than a century. It has been sealed off to the public in recent years, and some who have entered it say it can get spooky.

Built in 1889 and abandoned more than 50 years ago, some believers think the theater could be haunted. Paranormal investigators and ghost hunters have been drawn to this space over time.

"They claim there's paranormal activity here," said Jack Walsh, a lifelong Derby resident and self-described history buff. "Maybe we'll become the ghost center of Connecticut," Walsh said with a smirk.

"It's a nice looking building but you have no sense of what actually went on in here."

Some well-known figures graced the stage over the years including Harry Houdini, Amelia Earhart, Bob Hope and Bing Crosby in addition to countless plays and musical performances. The Sterling Opera House was the first structure in Connecticut to be listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

After its popularity faded, the theater itself went dark in 1945. However, the lower levels of the building were used for another twenty years as city hall the police station and the jail. A few eerie artifacts were left behind in the rusted jail cells.

Walsh said one ghost hunter who visited the Sterling claims he saw a playground ball moving around the theater by itself.

"They said it would roll for no reason," said Walsh. "But then they also showed some other things of waves that might be a person and that there were also voices - the voice of a little boy."

The exterior of the Sterling has been maintained but it would take millions of dollars on the inside to bring it up to code if ever the doors were to open again.

"If there's enough money, they can do anything," said Walsh.

One person is in custody after reports of razor blades found in kids’ candy baskets and bags in Waterbury Thursday.

Waterbury police said they responded to a home at 102 Horseshoe Drive after they received several reports about the razor blades, which were loose in the baskets and bags. The razors were not found in candy, police said.

Investigators said they believe they have the person responsible in custody.

The investigation is ongoing. Waterbury police are warning anyone who was trick-or-treating in the Horseshoe Drive area to check their candy carefully and report anything suspicious to police.

No other details were immediately available.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

A strong storm moved through Connecticut overnight, bringing high winds and heavy rain, knocking out power to tens of thousands of customers statewide. That has prompted several school closings and delays Friday.

Storm Causes Power Outages

Eversource reported more than 82,000 customers without power and United Illuminating had another 4,000 customers in the dark as of 7 a.m. 

Dealing With Storm Damage

There is widespread damage across Connecticut. High winds took down trees and power lines in towns from western Connecticut to areas of eastern Connecticut.

At times, winds gusted to more than 50 miles per hour, according to NBC Connecticut First Alert meteorologist Bob Maxon.

Storm Causes Road Closures, Rail Issues

Route 4 is closed in West Hartford near Reservoir Road because of downed trees and power lines across the road, according to police.

In Avon, Route 10 is closed and part of Route 17 is closed in Middletown. Many smaller roads are also closed in towns statewide.

In Vernon, Route 30 is partially open between Tunnel Road and Cold Spring Drive, but police urge people to avoid the area until Eversource is done working in the area. Bolton Road is closed at Bamforth Road and Bamforth is also closed between Bolton and Baker Road.

In Westport, Newtown Turnpike is closed at Crawford Road, Railroad Place is closed at the railroad underpass, Beachside Avenue is closed at Sasco Creek, Weston Road is closed at Daybreak Lane and Bayberry Lane is closed at the Weston line.

See the full list on the CT Travel Smart website. 

Metro-North service is suspended between New Haven and Westport and Amtrak service is halted in the Northeast corridor, according to officials. Follow Metro-North on Twitter for service updates.

On the New Canaan branch, service is suspended due to power issues. Customers are urged to seek alternate means of travel to Stamford Station for train service. 

New Haven line service between Westport and New Haven remains suspended due to weather-related overhead wire damage near New Haven and there is limited service between Westport and Stamford. 

Metro-North warns commuters to expect significant delays and crowding. They urge customers to seek alternate transportation or delay travel.

Schools Closed or Delayed

Power outages were being reported in dozens of towns, which has led to school closings and delays on Friday.  See the full list here.

Four people were killed and at least four others were injured in a Halloween night shooting at a house party in Orinda, according to police.

The shooting happened around 11 p.m. along the 100 block of Lucille Way, police said.

No suspect information was immediately available.

Witnesses at the scene told NBC Bay Area that the shooting happened during a Halloween party at an Airbnb rental. Witnesses said that attendees at the party included Laney College students. Police have not confirmed the witness statements.

The Orinda Police Department and the Contra Costa County Sheriff's Office are investigating the shooting.

No further details were immediately available.

This is a developing news story. Details may change as more information becomes available.

A car and a school bus have been involved in a crash in the area of 5 Gov. Winthrop Bouvard in New London, according to a Tweet from New London Firefighters.

One injury is reported but no students are injured.

A representative of the board of education has responded.

A wire came down on a school bus in Wolcott Friday morning and police said the students are safe and are now in school.

Wolcott police said in a Facebook post that several trees and wires came down during the storm and a wire came down on a school bus with students inside of it on Colby Lane.

The students have been removed and they are safe and in school, according to police.

Several streets had been blocked during the very early morning hours, including Wolcott Road, from the Waterbury line to Nichols Road, police said.

They added that almost all roads have been cleared except for Tosun Road, Colby Road, and Garthwait and crews are in these areas.

Power is still out on Wolfs Hill Road, but Eversource is working to restore the power, according to police. 

Police also warned that roads are covered with wet leaves, so conditions are slick.

Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., released a detailed plan Friday that she says would fully fund a "Medicare for All" bill that would cover every American without premiums or deductibles, while requiring "not one penny in middle-class tax increases." 

Warren's campaign estimates her plan would keep combined public and private health spending "just under" $52 trillion over the next 10 years, in line with projections under existing law, but would require the federal government to absorb over $20 trillion in spending, NBC News reported. It seeks to use efficiency savings generated by Medicare for All to cover the uninsured at a similar total cost and add new benefits for dental, vision and long-term care. 

“Medicare for All is about the same price as our current path — and cheaper over time,” Warren said in a Medium letter. “That means the debate isn’t really about whether the United States should pay more or less. It’s about who should pay.” 

Warren places most of the revenue burden on businesses and the wealthy. She plans to carry over almost all existing health funding from employers and state governments, while also levying a variety of new taxes on the rich, corporations and high-earning investors — including doubling her signature wealth tax on billionaires.

Read NBC News' Full story here.

The 7-year-old girl who was trick-or-treating on Halloween in Chicago's West Side with her family remains in critical condition Friday as police interrogated a juvenile in custody.

The girl was one of two people injured in the shooting that took place at around 5:30 p.m. in the 3700 block of West 26th Street in the city's Little Village neighborhood, according to Chicago police.

Police said detectives were interrogating the person of interest while working to determine whether others were involved.

Authorities said the girl was on the sidewalk, walking eastbound on 26th Street while trick-or-treating. Three males on the south side of the street began chasing another man, according to police, who said one of them then took out a gun and opened fire. [[564215152, C]]

The girl - who was dressed in a bumblebee costume, according to multiple reports - was shot in the lower neck and taken to Stroger Hospital where she remained in critical condition early Friday, according to police.

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"The shooting yesterday was reprehensible," Chicago Police Supt. Eddie Johnson said at a news conference Friday morning. "Those involved don't deserve to be in our city. So I'm disgusted but committed to doing everything we can to find the cowards that would engage in a gun battle in the early evening hours while children were trick-or-treating."

A video posted to social media Thursday shows the moment that gunfire rang out, with people immediately fleeing from the scene.

Warning: the following video could be disturbing to some viewers. Discretion is advised:

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Video of the scene helped identify a person of interest, Johnson said, adding that there was a "great possibility" the suspect identified in the video was the shooter.

The gunman was wearing a "Jason" mask from the movie "Friday the 13th," Johnson said. He added that police were still looking for multiple offenders involved in the case and urged anyone with information to come forward. 

"This is a crime that touches all of us and there's no place for this savagery in our city," Johnson said. "Together we can be one set of eyes and one set of ears. Together we can find the individuals responsible for this abhorrent crime and together we can bring them to justice."

NBC Connecticut has you covered for Sunday night's New England Patriots-Baltimore Ravens game.

Pre-game coverage starts at 7 p.m. on NBC CT, with kickoff at 8:15. You can watch on TV, on desktop and on mobile devices.

Here’s what you need to know:

On TV: Watch the game on NBC Connecticut starting at 7 p.m. 

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