A stretch of I-95 in Connecticut has partially reopened after a fire involving a tanker with 8,500 gallons of gas days earlier. Northbound lanes on the stretch in Norwalk reopened Saturday evening, May 4. The Connecticut Department of Transportation has installed a live webcam at the site, which can be watched 24/7 here. The first image above was taken around 8:30 a.m. Sunday, May 5, and shows the northbound side reopened, with traffic moving in those lanes. The blaze broke out after a crash on Thursday, May 2 near exits 14 and 15 between the truck and a passenger vehicle ..read more

Crews are working around the clock to repair a stretch of I-95 in Connecticut after a fire involving a tanker with 8,500 of gallons of gas has caused its closure for days. See for yourself. The Connecticut Department of Transportation has installed a live webcam at the site, which can be watched 24/7 here. The blaze broke out after a crash on Thursday, May 2 in Norwalk near exits 14 and 15 between the truck and a passenger vehicle at around 6 a.m.  The tanker fire was raging for around an hour before it was put out on Thursday morning, May 2. Norwalk Fire Departme ..read more

A retailer primarily located in malls is set to close all 543 of its stores following its third Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing. Closures for all rue21 locations are expected to be completed within the next two months with going-out-of-business sales coming soon. Founded in 1970, rue21 specializes in women's & men's casual apparel and accessories. In its filing on Thursday, May 2, the company said, "It became clear that offers to buy the debtors' assets at their current worth could not exceed the expected profits from selling off the closing stores and assets.  "As a result, the debtors ..read more

If you are in the market for a home with "breathtaking" water views from every window in a coveted Fairfield County location, Zillow says this $3.25 million residence should meet your needs. Located in Greenwich at 215 Shore Drive, the recently renovated property is in the heart of the downtown region close to shopping and dining.  According to Zillow, the 3,974-square-foot home has five bedrooms and five bathrooms. The front view.  Zillow According to Zillow, inside, you'll find a grand primary suite upgraded for comfort and luxury. You'll also find a recently updated hom ..read more

A man was found dead inside his home after a fire in Fairfield County. The blaze broke out in Stamford around 6:55 p.m. on Friday, May 3, at 48 Powel Place.  According to Stamford Police Capt. Tom Scanlon, after extinguishing the fire, Stamford firefighters discovered the homeowner, Mark Palmer, age 67, dead inside the house.  Scanlon said that the Stamford Fire Department Fire Marshal, Connecticut State Police Fire Investigators, and the Stamford Police Arson Unit responded to the scene and collaborated to assess any indications of foul play.  The ..read more

A popular Fairfield County waterfront Italian restaurant has added a new patio with a full-service bar just in time for summer dining. Arezzo Ristorante & Bar in Westport, located along the Saugatuck River, unveiled its new patio bar this week, complete with a full-service bar.  The restaurant, known for its authentic Italian food and drinks, and expansive wine list, said the new patio offers picturesque views of the Post Road Bridge leading into downtown Westport. The new outdoor bar.  Arezzo Ristorante & Bar In addition to the patio, the restaurant's main dining room ..read more

A Connecticut man is accused of attempting to strangle a woman during a domestic incident with a baby nearby. New Haven County resident Edgar Alamo, age 23, of Meriden, was arrested on the charges on Sunday, April 28 in Milford. According to the Milford Police, officers took custody of Alamo regarding two active arrest warrants stemming from separate incidents.  Alamo is accused of throwing a woman to the floor by her hair, choking her, and trying to suffocate her. The victim’s toddler child was present during one altercation, police said.  During this altercation,&nb ..read more

A return to cooler temperatures will be followed by a new round of rainfall in the second half of the weekend. According to the National Weather Service, Friday, May 3 will be cooler, with high temperatures in the low to mid-60s and mainly cloudy skies. The weekend won't be a complete washout with dry conditions throughout the day on Saturday, May 4 as clouds increase. The high temperature will be in the low 60s. Unsettled weather will arrive overnight with showers possible. Sunday, May 5, will be mostly cloudy and cooler with periods of rain and showers during the afternoon and evening ..read more

Motorists traveling on a busy highway in Northern Westchester are being warned of upcoming lane closures that will impact traffic.  Single and double lane closures are scheduled to affect Interstate 684 North in the town of North Castle between Exit 2 (Route 120) and Exit 3 (Route 22) on Saturday, May 4, the New York State Department of Transportation announced.  The closures will go into effect between 7:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. and will allow for bridge work, officials said ..read more

A 21-year-old man is accused of leading criminal activity across Connecticut, including the theft of catalytic converters, wheels, all-terrain vehicles, and commercial burglaries, police announced. Hartford County resident Ethan Angel Nieves of Newington was arrested on Monday, April 29 following a nine-month investigation into a ring of thefts and burglaries across the state, Southington Police announced on Thursday, May 2.  According to the department, the investigation determined that Nieves had been using a gray 2023 Honda Odyssey stolen from Farmington to commit crimes in Southingto ..read more