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Crews work on fixing power lines in Danbury, Connecticut (credit: CBS 2)

Confusion Abounds Over Outages In Storm-Struck Connecticut

For the fourth day in a row, many places in the state are still awaiting good news as electric companies continue to assess the situation.

2011/11/02

The stage for the Korean Harvest Festival under construction at Overpeck Park - Ridgefield, NJ - Oct 6, 2011 (credit: Levon Putney / WCBS 880)

New York Korean Festival Taking Place In New Jersey This Weekend

Organizers say problems obtaining permits forced them to move New York’s annual Korean harvest festival to New Jersey.

2011/10/06

A sign on a window following Irene - Ridgefield, CT - Sep 1, 2011 (credit: Paul Murnane / WCBS 880)

Ridgefield, CT Braces For More Heavy Rain, Flooding

Irene left every single residence and business in the town of Ridgefield without power and the flooding damage was immense.

2011/09/23

Two women look at a home that had a tree fall on it during Tropical Storm Irene on August 30, 2011 in Southport, Connecticut. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

Obama Declares Major Disaster In Five Conn. Counties; Many Residents Still In The Dark

The federal funding will be available to state and local governments and some nonprofits for emergency work and repair in five Connecticut counties. They include Fairfield, Litchfield, Middlesex, New Haven and New London.

2011/09/03

Thousands Still Remain Without Power In Conn. Five Days After Irene

More than 170,000 customers of Connecticut electricity providers remain without power after Tropical Storm Irene and frustrated residents and business owners are pressing the utility companies for answers.

2011/09/02

Trains Now Moving, But Power Still Out In Parts Of Connecticut

At the Branchville train station in Ridgefield, a sound was heard this morning that hadn’t been heard since Saturday – a train’s horn.

2011/09/01

Drivers Say High Gas Prices Won’t Ruin Vacation Plans

With gas prices creeping close to $4/gallon or topping $4 in some New York City locations, many travelers are planning ahead for the upcoming Memorial Day weekend.

2011/05/25

Metro-North Train Tracks (credit: CBS 2)

Floodwaters Ruin Metro-North Train Tracks In Connecticut

In Connecticut, Metro-North said it will take at least two weeks to replace the support under train tracks on the Danbury Line.

2011/03/09

L.I. Lawmaker: Flying Ice Should Be A Crime

A lawmaker on Long Island says drivers who leave huge chunks of snow and ice on their vehicles after a snowstorm should be subject to a ticket by the police.

2011/01/13

Conn. Officials Brace For Possible Budget Cuts

As Gov.-Elect Dan Malloy prepares to be sworn in on Wednesday, other Connecticut elected officials are preparing for possible budget cuts and tax increases.

2011/01/04

Ridgefield, CT - File / Photo: Ridgefield Chamber of Commerce

Connecticut Municipalities Brace For Cuts Under Malloy

As a former candidate for governor, Ridgefield First Selectman Rudy Marconi knows Connecticut’s $4 billion deficit will mean higher taxes and local revenue cuts.

2011/01/04

2 Killed, 4 Others Hurt In N.J. Turnpike Crash

The eastern spur of the N.J. Turnpike has been reopened in the southbound direction after an accident Friday morning in Ridgefield left two people dead.

2010/12/24

David Marceau (c) is seen in front of Ridgefield One - Jul 2010 - Ridgefield, CT - Photo: Ridgefield One via Facebook

Stories From Main Street: Ridgefield, CT

Jobs? Available jobs? Yes!

2010/11/29

Shackled Prisoner Escapes Cops In N.J., Flees In Cruiser

A manhunt for a prisoner continued into Thursday morning in northern New Jersey, hours after he made a daring dash from law enforcement that defied the odds.

2010/11/17