Abby Weiss

New York

Features Reporter at Hearst Connecticut Media Group

Features reporter at @hearstcmg | @newhousesu '22 | Previously @dailyorange @callawayclimate @nypost @insideclimate | send tips to [email protected]

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National study reveals CT butterfly species are experiencing drastic declines

2 weeks ago | ctinsider.com | Abby Weiss

The the round-winged American copper's one-inch forewings shine a bright copper color with black spots, while the Baltimore checkerspot's medium-sized black-and-white checkered wings have an orange border. Though striking, these butterflies may not be easy to spot. They've seen more than half of their national populations vanish since 2000.
Downtown New Haven to get a third annual night market this summer

3 weeks ago | ctinsider.com | Abby Weiss

The annual spring and fall New Haven Night Markets in the city's downtown area will now take place in the summer as well, staff members of New Haven's Town Green District announced Thursday. The organization will launch its first-ever summer New Haven Night Market on Chapel Street in July, according to the release. The Town Green District will release more information leading up the event, the staff members wrote.
Here are the 2025 season opening dates

3 weeks ago | ctinsider.com | Abby Weiss

Several farmers markets in Connecticut are opening this weekend as the summer season inches closer. The Nutmeg State has a vast network of outdoor markets that offer locally grown products and baked goods, in an effort to support local farmers and business owners. Some open as early as April and others start their seasons as late as July. Numerous markets also accept Farmers Market Nutrition Program checks and SNAP/EBT money as payment.
McDonald's to hire nearly 3K workers in CT for largest hiring push in years

3 weeks ago | ctinsider.com | Abby Weiss

McDonald's plans on hiring more than 2,600 people in Connecticut this summer as part of its biggest hiring push in years, the company said in an email. The fast-food chain and its franchisees expect to hire up to 375,000 employees across the United States this summer, in preparation for the busy summer season and its growing restaurant footprint, the company announced in a release Monday. The last big McDonald's summer hiring push occurred in 2020, Fortune reported.
McDonald's to hire nearly 3K workers in CT for largest hiring push in years

3 weeks ago | milfordmirror.com | Abby Weiss

McDonald's plans on hiring more than 2,600 people in Connecticut this summer as part of its biggest hiring push in years, the company said in an email. The fast-food chain and its franchisees expect to hire up to 375,000 employees across the United States this summer, in preparation for the busy summer season and its growing restaurant footprint, the company announced in a release Monday. The last big McDonald's summer hiring push occurred in 2020, Fortune reported.
Hamilton's Ham4Ham concert to return Tuesday outside NYC theater

3 weeks ago | ctinsider.com | Abby Weiss

Tony and Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Lin-Manuel Miranda took to Instagram on Monday to announce that Ham4Ham, an impromptu outdoor concert series, will return outside Broadway's Richard Rodgers Theatre Tuesday at 4 p.m. The free concert will feature cast members of current Broadway musicals and will celebrate the 10th anniversary of Miranda's megamusical, " Hamilton," the Wesleyan University alumnus announced.
Hamilton's Ham4Ham concert to return Tuesday outside NYC theater

3 weeks ago | milfordmirror.com | Abby Weiss

Tony and Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Lin-Manuel Miranda took to Instagram on Monday to announce that Ham4Ham, an impromptu outdoor concert series, will return outside Broadway's Richard Rodgers Theatre Tuesday at 4 p.m. The free concert will feature cast members of current Broadway musicals and will celebrate the 10th anniversary of Miranda's megamusical, "Hamilton," the Wesleyan University alumnus announced.
Cannabis retailer Curaleaf recalls medical marijuana product over yeast, mold

3 weeks ago | ctinsider.com | Abby Weiss

Cannabis producer and retailer Curaleaf issued a voluntary recall for one of its medical marijuana products on Friday, the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection confirmed. The product, Curaleaf Whole Flower 3.5g Auburn, has been recalled after 60-day stability test showed its yeast and mold levels fell outside the "acceptable range," according to the recall notice that Curaleaf sent to customers and the state forwarded to CT Insider.
Levels remain high this week with sunny weather

3 weeks ago | ctinsider.com | Abby Weiss

Pollen counts remain high in Connecticut on Monday, creating less-than-ideal conditions for people with spring allergy symptoms. The pollen count in Norwalk, Bridgeport and New Haven was forecasted to reach 9.9 grains of pollen per cubic meter on Monday and 9.6 on Tuesday, after reaching more than 10 on Sunday, according to pollen.com. The maximum pollen count is 12 grains of pollen per cubic meter. The top allergens in these areas are maple, birch and oak trees.
Greater Bridgeport Pride festival to return for 15th year end of June

3 weeks ago | ctinsider.com | Abby Weiss

The Greater Bridgeport Pride festival is celebrating 15 years of pride in the park city next month. The city's annual celebration for the LGBTQ+ community will return for its 15th year on June 21, the organizer Bridgeport Pride Center announced last week.