Kitchen cabinet companies hope new US tariffs pay off in the long run (Business)

Cabinet dealers, interior designers and remodeling contractors in the U.S. hope new tariffs on imported kitchen cabinets, bathroom vanities and upholstered wooden furniture that kicked in Tuesday will create more business for them and eventually...

What to know about early voting in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut for Election Day 2025

NEW YORK (WABC) -- Election Day is just weeks away and some of the big races to watch include the New York City mayoral election and the New Jersey gubernatorial election. Here's what New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut residents need to know...

Deadly Groton apartment fire brings up issue of firefighter shortage in southeast Connecticut

On Saturday, an apartment fire in Groton left 15 people trapped and screaming for help. GROTON, Conn. — Fire officials tell me the entire state is dealing with a firefighter shortage. But in southeast Connecticut, they constantly have to rely on...

A CT woman bought a business and is inviting everyone in to learn. What she’s teaching and why.

It’s not always that a business owner is delighted with the person who buys it from them. But that is the case with Water Street Potters, which opened in 2019, with high hopes by its owner of forming a community of clay artists from the area. Then...

Tears and pride as Connecticut troops head overseas for yearlong mission

It was an emotional day in Windsor Locks as hundreds of Connecticut families said goodbye to loved ones deploying with the Connecticut National Guard on Monday. One hundred guardsmen and women will be gone for a year on a pre-planned mission to an...

Eye on Small Business: KDD Marketing

Katy Dwyer, founder of KDD Marketing. Courtesy Surprise Photography. Founded in Kingston, New York, in 2009 as Katy Dwyer Design, KDD Marketing has grown into an award-winning full-service boutique marketing firm, specializing in developing...

Is your house in climate jeopardy? Connecticut has an answer.

Connecticut is accelerating efforts to educate residents about flood risks, after extreme rainstorms last year revealed the inadequacy of federal flood maps. Democratic Gov. Ned Lamont and the state Insurance Department announced an online mapping...

Opinion: Connecticut should continue to fund home and community-based services

Earlier this year, I cared for a gentleman in the hospital who was nearly 70 years old and had been admitted for almost two months. After losing his job last year, he had fallen back on alcohol, and things spiraled from there. He lived alone, was...

Kitchen cabinet companies hope new US tariffs pay off in the long run

NEW YORK (AP) — Cabinet dealers, interior designers and remodeling contractors in the U.S. hope new tariffs on imported kitchen cabinets, bathroom vanities and upholstered wooden furniture that kicked in Tuesday will create more business for them...

Consumer confidence plummets as economy slows, Fed reports show

Despite claims to the contrary from the White House, the economy nationally and regionally is limping along, with rising inflation, slow job growth, and weakening consumer confidence, according to the latest reports from the Federal Reserve Bank...

CT residents react to Israel-Hamas ceasefire

Connecticut residents with ties to Israelis and Palestinians are reacting with guarded optimism as the latest ceasefire between Israel and Hamas appears to be holding. Myra Clark-Siegel, regional director of the American Jewish Committee’s...

Here are the best colleges and universities in Connecticut, according to WalletHub

(WFSB) - The early decision deadline for college applicants is Nov. 1. To help students make informed choices about where to go, the personal finance website WalletHub.com said it ranked the top 10 colleges and universities in Connecticut. The...

Families bid farewell to Connecticut National Guard soldiers deploying for year-long mission

Soldiers of the 643rd Military Police Company will be providing support to the U.S. Southern Command. WINDSOR LOCKS, Conn. — Families bid farewell to their loved ones in Windsor Locks Monday as the Connecticut National Guard’s 643rd Military...

Business aviation shows how it CAN make a difference

Next time someone accuses business aviation of contributing little to society’s greater good, point them to Corporate Angel Network (CAN). Since 1981, the charity has been providing cancer patients with free seats on business aircraft so they can...

Connecticut utilities outline preparedness for nor'easter

Connecticut's utility companies say they are prepared for today's nor'easter. Eversource spokesperson Sarah Paduano tells News 12 that the company has created a plan that will shift depending on where the hardest hit areas are. "We've...

Verrill Expands Connecticut Footprint, Experiences Major Growth Firmwide

Verrill, a prominent regional law firm with deep New England roots, has announced an expansion of its Connecticut presence, welcoming seven highly regarded attorneys who will bolster its capabilities across business law, trust and estates,...

Connecticut senator on hostage release and government shutdown

WASHINGTON (CBS, KYMA) - Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) spoke with Margaret Brennan on Face the Nation Sunday about the expected release of the hostages, and asked if it's a "clear win." "It's really important that we have a cease fire. It's...

EXPOSED: Twisted past and sex secrets of heiress who 'tried to murder her financier boyfriend with poisoned wine'

Humiliated in a gray jail sweater, handcuffs, and no makeup, Kristen Hogan was worlds away from her sprawling mansion. The disgraced mother-of-three was in court facing life in prison for an alleged failed attempt to murder her boyfriend, Timothy...

California’s Captive Audience Ban Blocked: What Your Business Needs to Know

California employers can breathe easier when requiring staff to attend meetings regarding their position on unionization efforts – so-called “captive audience” meetings – following a federal court striking down a new Golden State ban on the...

Demand for heavy business jets projected by Global Jet Capital to lead sector through 2029

While sales of all business jets are expected to grow steadily over the next five years, those in the heavy, long-range category will pace the sector, according to a new forecast from Global Jet Capital. Large-cabin jets offering greater range and...