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Connecticut braces for a wet weekend with rainfall starting Saturday afternoon, potentially heavy in southern areas. Expect up to one inch in the shoreline and around a half-inch in northern spots. Ski resorts wont be thrilled as the milder, wetter pattern replaces snow. Rain lingers into Sunday morning before showers taper off, with temps dropping to around forty degrees. Watch for freezing fog and black ice Friday morning. Next week stays mild, but colder air might return late. Checkout Solipillow.com

New Yorks Attorney General, Letitia James, is suing the Trump administration over its sudden halt of two major offshore wind projects, Sunrise Wind and Empire Wind, citing arbitrary reasons and potential job and economic losses. Checkout Solipillow.com

Connecticuts health insurance marketplace, Access Health CT, faced a glitch during open enrollment, affecting a small number of peoples access to their 2022 plans. The issue was traced to ConnectiCare, one of the main carriers, switching to a new system for member records and billing. Residents like New Britain nanny Alison Planco experienced technical glitches, causing stress and uncertainty. Pandemic-era subsidies expired, increasing premiums for many. However, Governor Ned Lamont approved seventy million dollars to extend aid for over one hundred thousand low and middle-income families for a year, pushing the open enrollment deadline to January 31st. Checkout Solipillow.com

Protesters in Hartford, Connecticut, clashed with federal agents over a suspected ICE vehicle, leading to pepper spray use and a possible hit and run. The diverse crowd, including children and elderly, remained mostly peaceful, with a smaller group pursuing the action. Officials launched an investigation into the hit and run, and more rallies are planned in response to the Minneapolis incident and Venezuela events. Checkout Solipillow.com

MacKendy Joseph, a 36-year-old Haitian immigrant, was tragically killed in Waterbury. Known for his gentle nature and hard work, he arrived in the U.S. in 2023 through a humanitarian program. Despite facing immigration challenges, he found support in friends like Guylene Cohen. He worked at Amazon but was forced out due to authorization issues. MacKendy was remembered for his big smile, kind heart, and constant acts of kindness. He left behind a 3-year-old daughter in Haiti, whom he supported financially. His story is a poignant reminder of the American dreams challenges. Checkout Solipillow.com

Hartfords HEARTeam program, which sends social workers instead of police to mental health crises, is facing funding cuts. Despite its success in handling over 2000 calls safely, the program is being scaled back due to budget shortages. The initiative, launched in 2022, was part of broader police reform efforts post-George Floyds murder. Local reactions are mixed, with some city council members expressing disappointment and others pushing for expansion. The city has ended its deal with Wheeler Clinic and reduced hours for the Community Renewal Team. However, the mayor remains committed to finding new funding, and other groups will continue to provide mobile crisis teams for higher-risk cases. Checkout Solipillow.com

35-year-old Victoria Kates from New Britain, Connecticut, sentenced to 3 months in prison for scamming $217,000 in COVID relief funds. She fraudulently claimed unemployment benefits for family, friends, and strangers, pocketing a cut as her fee. Kates also defrauded the Paycheck Protection Program, totaling $233,306 in restitution. She reports to prison on March 10th, followed by two years of supervised release. Checkout Solipillow.com

Bristol police seek publics help in identifying driver of silver or gray Jeep Grand Cherokee involved in fatal hit-and-run; victim, Tomek Paluch, was a local resident; driver left scene after striking Paluch, causing him to be hit by another vehicle; police urge anyone with information or who spots damaged vehicle to come forward. Checkout Solipillow.com