Norwalk Sex Offender Confesses After FBI Finds Thousands Of Child Porn In His Home: Feds Norwalk Sex Offender Confesses After FBI Finds Thousands Of Child Porn In His Home: Feds
Norwalk Sex Offender Confesses After FBI Finds Thousands Of Child Porn In His Home: Feds A Connecticut man who police say had thousands of images of child sexual abuse material in his home now faces a lengthy criminal sentence after a prior conviction for the same offense, authorities said. Rudolph Girdhari, 36, pleaded guilty in federal court to possession of child pornography this week after waiving his right to be indicted, the U.S. Attorney for Connecticut said. During an investigation in May 2024, agents tied an email to Girdhari that “was being used to access two child pornography trading networks on Wickr.” The FBI said its investigation focused on people trading child s…
Bridgeport Man Guilty Of Sexually Assaulting Teen Girl At Walnut Beach In Milford: State Bridgeport Man Guilty Of Sexually Assaulting Teen Girl At Walnut Beach In Milford: State
Bridgeport Man Guilty Of Sexually Assaulting Teen Girl At Walnut Beach In Milford: State A Connecticut jury has found a 50-year-old man guilty of sexually assaulting a teenage girl nearly six years ago at a Milford beach, state authorities said.  Tyrone Craddock, 50, of Bridgeport, was convicted of sexual assault in the first degree on Tuesday, Nov. 18, after three days of jury deliberation, the Office of State's Attorney said.  Craddock met the 16-year-old victim through the ride-share service Uber, prosecutors said. For two years, he became her personal taxi service, sometimes not charging her for rides.  On these trips, he would often allow her and her 1…
Geoff Fox, Former WTNH Meteorologist Known For His Warmth And Wit, Dies After Cancer Battle Geoff Fox, Former WTNH Meteorologist Known For His Warmth And Wit, Dies After Cancer Battle
Geoff Fox, Former Wtnh Meteorologist Known For His Warmth And Wit, Dies After Cancer Battle Geoff Fox, the beloved former WTNH-TV meteorologist of 26 years, has died, his wife announced. He was 75. Fox died in his sleep on Tuesday, Nov. 11, after entering hospice care earlier this year. He was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2016. His wife, Helaine Fox, wrote on Facebook that the final months of his life were brightened as fans and former colleagues shared memories and messages of support on social media. This is Helaine. I'm sorry to say Geoff lost his battle last night and passed away in his sleep. All the thoughts, prayers and memories you posted kept Geoff going these pas…
Colchester Teacher Wins $25K Milken Educator Award For Transforming Bacon Academy Colchester Teacher Wins $25K Milken Educator Award For Transforming Bacon Academy
Colchester Teacher Wins $25K Milken Educator Award For Transforming Bacon Academy David Mason thought he was attending a routine assembly at Bacon Academy in Colchester earlier this month. Instead, the technology education teacher walked into a celebration of his own. Mason was honored with the prestigious Milken Educator Award and a $25,000 cash prize for his innovative teaching and leadership. The surprise came during what he believed was a visit from Connecticut Commissioner of Education Charlene M. Russell-Tucker about college and career readiness. “Today we celebrate David Mason for reshaping what’s possible for high school students at Bacon Academy,” said Dr. Jane …
Offshore Wind Developer Slashes 2K Jobs As Trump Fights Northeast Projects Offshore Wind Developer Slashes 2K Jobs As Trump Fights Northeast Projects
Offshore Wind Developer Slashes 2K Jobs As Trump Fights Northeast Projects The world's largest offshore wind developer will cut a quarter of its global workforce as President Donald Trump pushes back against renewable energy projects in the US. Orsted will slash about 2,000 jobs by the end of 2027, the company announced on Thursday, Oct. 9. The Danish developer has worked on several projects off the Northeast coast for more than a decade. The cuts will reduce Orsted's global staff to about 6,000 employees, although it's unclear how many US jobs will be impacted. About 500 workers will be laid off by the end of 2025, including 235 in Denmark. Orsted said the …
Skeletal Remains Found At Greenwich Construction Site Declared Of 'Historic Nature' Skeletal Remains Found At Greenwich Construction Site Declared Of 'Historic Nature'
Skeletal Remains Found At Greenwich Construction Site Declared Of 'Historic Nature' The Connecticut Office of the Chief Medical Examiner says human remains discovered at a Greenwich construction site last week are “of a historic nature.” An excavator unearthed skeletal remains at the construction site in northern Greenwich on Thursday, Sept. 18, according to police. Authorities have not disclosed the exact location. The OCME collected the bones and determined they were “of considerable age," the agency said on Friday, Sept. 26. Though it's unclear how old they are. No additional details were released. After Greenwich police announced the discovery on social media, several…
Starbucks To Shutter Newington Location In Round Of Layoffs, Store Closures Starbucks To Shutter Newington Location In Round Of Layoffs, Store Closures
Starbucks To Shutter Newington Location In Round Of Layoffs, Store Closures In a cost-cutting move, Starbucks announced it will eliminate about 900 jobs and shut down 100 stores across North America as it struggles with declining sales. Two of those closures are in Connecticut. CEO Brian Niccol shared the news with employees on Thursday, Sept. 25, calling the restructuring effort the "Back to Starbucks" plan. He said the initiative is aimed at improving customer engagement and streamlining corporate operations. The company said it plans to close underperforming stores—locations that fail to meet Starbucks’ standards or show limited financial potential. In Connecti…
National Centenarian’s Day: PA Residents 100+ Share Secrets To A Long, Happy Life National Centenarian’s Day: PA Residents 100+ Share Secrets To A Long, Happy Life
National Centenarian’s Day: PA Residents 100+ Share Secrets To A Long, Happy Life National Centenarian’s Day, celebrated each year on September 22, shines a spotlight on those who have reached 100 years of age and beyond. The day is about more than age — it’s about honoring achievements, resilience, and the wisdom of those who have lived through a century of change. Across the Northeast, centenarians are sharing their stories and reminding younger generations of what it takes not just to live long, but to live well. A Librarian’s Motto At 104 Caroline Emplit, 104, worked as a librarian at Amosland Elementary in Pennsylvania’s Ridley School District until she was 96. Her …
‘The Bear’ Writer Alleges Racial Profiling After His Removal From CT-Bound Train; Shares Video ‘The Bear’ Writer Alleges Racial Profiling After His Removal From CT-Bound Train; Shares Video
‘The Bear’ Writer Alleges Racial Profiling After His Removal From Ct-bound Train; Shares Video A writer for the hit FX show "The Bear" says he was handcuffed and removed from a Connecticut-bound train after a woman complained about his sitting posture. Alex O’Keefe, 31, who has also worked as a speechwriter for Sens. Elizabeth Warren and Ed Markey, said police targeted him as “the one Black” man on board. According to O’Keefe, the incident began when an “old white lady” told him to “correct” how he was sitting on a Metropolitan Transportation Authority Metro-North train. He said the woman reported him to the conductor after he refused. O'Keefe posted a video to Instagram that does n…
Recall Targets Costco Tuna Product Linked To Supplier Issue Recall Targets Costco Tuna Product Linked To Supplier Issue
Recall Targets Costco Tuna Product Linked To Supplier Issue A popular raw tuna product sold at Costco stores has been pulled from shelves over concerns it may be contaminated with Listeria. On Saturday, Sept. 20, Western United Fish Company, doing business as Annasea Foods Group, announced a recall of 3,314.7 pounds of Kirkland Signature brand Ahi Tuna Wasabi Poke.  The move came after the company’s green onion supplier reported a positive Listeria test in ingredients used for the product. The recalled tuna was sold in clear plastic clamshell containers labeled with Costco Item Number 17193, pack date of Sept. 18, and sell by date of Sept. 22.…
MA Named Best State To Achieve 'New American Dream,' Study Says: Here's Why MA Named Best State To Achieve 'New American Dream,' Study Says: Here's Why
MA Named Best State To Achieve 'New American Dream,' Study Says: Here's Why Several Northeast states are among the best places to live the "new American dream," according to a new study. Neil Jesani Wealth Management released a ranking of the top states to achieve the "new American dream." The study compared all 50 states using a Prosperity Index, which includes cost of living, average salary, median net worth, life expectancy, and the share of households worth more than $100,000. CEO Neil Jesani said the findings show how the definition of success is changing.  "The modern American dream is less about a white picket fence and more about stability, balan…
New York Among 10 Most Diverse States, New Study Finds: Here's Why New York Among 10 Most Diverse States, New Study Finds: Here's Why
New York Among 10 Most Diverse States, New Study Finds: Here's Why Several Northeast states are among the nation's most diverse, according to a new study. WalletHub released its 2025 list of Most & Least Diverse States in America on Tuesday, Sept. 16. The study analyzed all 50 states across race, language, religion, household makeup, politics, and income. The study looked at how diversity extends far beyond demographics. "Race and gender are probably the first things that come to mind when people think about diversity, but there's plenty more that makes this nation diverse," WalletHub analyst Chip Lupo said. "The most diverse state…