Cailyn Blonstein

Connecticut

Digital Content Producer at WVIT-TV (West Hartford, CT)

Lover of news, adventures and froyo. ✨ Views are my own.

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Articles

Does CT really have the best pizza? New billboards in NYC want a 'pizza' your mind

3 weeks ago | nbcconnecticut.com | Cailyn Blonstein

Connecticut has claimed the title of Pizza Capital of the U.S. and now it's getting saucy as the state boasts about the title on new billboards in New York. The billboards will dare New Yorkers to admit Connecticut has better pizza than them.
Live updates: Funeral for Wethersfield firefighter Robert Sharkevich to be held Monday

Oct 28, 2024 | nbcconnecticut.com | Bob Connors |Cailyn Blonstein |Bryan Mercer

What to KnowWethersfield firefighter Robert Sharkevich, Sr. died in the line of duty Tuesday while fighting the Hawthorne fire in Berlin. The fire has been burning since last MondayIt could take several weeks to bring the fire completely under controlHundreds are expected to gather on Monday to say goodbye to Wethersfield Firefighter Robert Sharkevich, Sr., who died while helping to fight the Hawthorne fire in Berlin on Tuesday.
Enfield teen killed, 4 CT other teens injured in crash in Massachusetts

Jul 30, 2024 | nbcconnecticut.com | Cailyn Blonstein

A teenager from Enfield has died and four other teens from Connecticut are injured after a crash in Massachusetts on Sunday. Troopers from Massachusetts State Police responded to North Blandford Road in Blandford around 11:15 a.m. for a report of a serious crash. According to Massachusetts State Police, the crash involved a Jeep Grand Cherokee being driven by a 17-year-old male from Enfield. There was also a 17-year-old female from Enfield in his vehicle.
Stop & Shop temporarily closes delis again after Boar’s Head recall is expanded

Jul 30, 2024 | nbcconnecticut.com | Cailyn Blonstein

For the second time in less than a week, Stop & Shop has temporarily closed its delis due to a recall on Boar's Head products. Last Friday, Stop & Shop closed its delis after a Boar's Head meat recall that was prompted by listeria concerns. The recall impacted more than 200,000 pounds of liverwurst and deli meat. The delis at Stop & Shop were deep cleaned and sanitized and potentially impacted products were destroyed. Big Y also temporarily closed its delis last week due to the recall.
Pedestrian struck by vehicle in Harwinton

Jul 28, 2024 | nbcconnecticut.com | Cailyn Blonstein

A pedestrian was struck by a vehicle in Harwinton on Sunday afternoon. State police said the person was hit on Clearview Avenue. Authorities did not release details about the extent of any injuries. The situation is active and the investigation is ongoing.
2 seriously injured in crash involving motorcycle, pedestrian in Waterbury

Jul 28, 2024 | nbcconnecticut.com | Cailyn Blonstein

Two people have serious injuries after a motorcycle collided with a pedestrian in Waterbury on Saturday night. Officers responded to East Main Street and Williams Street around 9:20 p.m. for a report of a crash. According to police, the 42-year-old driver of the motorcycle was taken to the hospital to be treated for life-threatening injuries. He was considered to be in critical condition. Investigators said a passenger on the motorcycle left the scene before police arrived.
Dos muertos tras choque entre tres autos en New Haven

Jul 28, 2024 | telemundonuevainglaterra.com | Cailyn Blonstein

Dos personas murieron después de un choque de tres vehículos en New Haven la madrugada del sábado. Los oficiales acudieron a Middletown Avenue y Barnes Avenue poco antes de las 2 a.m. tras recibir un informe sobre un choque de tres vehículos. MANTENTE INFORMADOMira sin costo Telemundo Nueva Inglaterra, 24/7, donde quiera que estés. Recibe las noticias locales y los pronósticos del tiempo directo a tu email. Inscríbete para recibir newsletters de Telemundo Nueva Inglaterra aquí.
1 dead in 3-vehicle crash in New Haven

Jul 27, 2024 | nbcconnecticut.com | Cailyn Blonstein

One person has died after a three-vehicle crash in New Haven early Saturday morning. Officers responded to Middletown Avenue and Barnes Avenue shortly before 2 a.m. for a report of a three-vehicle crash. Once on Middletown Avenue, police said they found a silver Hyundai with heavy front-end damage, a silver Infiniti with heavy front-end damage and a grey Ford with minor front-end damage.
Deaths of 2 inmates at Garner Correctional Institution in Newtown under investigation

Jul 27, 2024 | nbcconnecticut.com | Cailyn Blonstein

Two inmates died at a prison in Newtown last weekend and their deaths are under investigation. Troopers responded to Garner Correctional Institution on Friday, July 19, around 2:45 p.m. and on Sunday, July 21, around 10:15 a.m. for reports of unresponsive inmates. Life-saving efforts were performed on both inmates. Both inmates were later pronounced dead. State police did not release any details about their causes of death. The investigation is active and ongoing.
Shelter-in-place order lifted after multiple gunshots at East Haven home

Jul 27, 2024 | nbcconnecticut.com | Cailyn Blonstein

A man has been taken into custody after reports of gunshots coming from a home in East Haven and the shelter-in-place order that was issued has been lifted. Police said dispatchers received reports of multiple gunshots coming from a home in the 20 block of Charnes Drive around 11:35 p.m. Friday. Officers quickly set up a perimeter around the home and identified a 42-year-old man as a suspect. Authorities said he had shot several series of gunshots from the back of his home.

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