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Abby Weiss

Abby Weiss is a Connecticut native and a features reporter at Hearst Connecticut Media. She graduated with a B.S. in journalism at the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University in 2022. She has written for InsideClimate News, The New York Post and Callaway Climate Insights.

Stories By Abby Weiss

CT rail trail listed as a top cross-country skiing route in area

Hop River State Park Trail was featured in Your AAA Today's list of great places to go cross-country skiing in the Northeast. Abby Weiss

CT filmmaker heading to moon with Steve Aoki on SpaceX rocket

Brendan Hall is part of the dearMoon mission, heading to orbit on a SpaceX rocket with producer Steve Aoki, rapper T.O.P and other artists. Abby Weiss

Lions Den Coffee Shop opens second CT location in Simsbury

Lions Den Coffee Shop, an Italian-style café in Southington, opened its second Connecticut location in Simsbury on Monday. Abby Weiss

‘Black Panther’ to ‘The Whale': Oscar 2023 nominees with CT ties

Nominees Angela Bassett and Brian Tyree Henry studied at the Yale School of Drama in New Haven. Abby Weiss

40th Northeast RV & Camping Show coming to Hartford on Jan. 27-29

The annual RV show will take place at the Connecticut Convention Center in Hartford. Abby Weiss

CT flags lowered to half-staff in honor of Monterey Park victims

Gov. Ned Lamont ordered all flags in Connecticut at half-staff in honor of the victims of the mass shooting that took place in Monterey Park, CA. Abby Weiss

CT student's college acceptance video goes viral

A video of a Woodstock Academy senior reacting to his Harvard University acceptance has been viewed by millions. Abby Weiss

CT resort listed as top wellness retreat by 'Condé Nast Traveler'

One of the world's 17 best wellness retreats is located in Morris, Conn., according to "Condé Nast Traveler." Abby Weiss

Martha Stewart checks out Waterbury restaurant's wall decor

Martha Stewart dined at Frankie's Family Restaurant in Waterbury Saturday morning and examined the dining room's wall decor, staff said. Abby Weiss

Affogato coffee, ice cream shop closes in SoNo after 2 years

The staff at Affogato, a café and ice cream shop, announced in December that the business is closing after two years in SoNo. Abby Weiss

When will CT start seeing colder winter weather in 2023?

Connecticut's January weather forecast consists of above-normal temperatures and few signs of a snowstorm, a WFSB meteorologist says. Abby Weiss

Former CT hospital to be featured on paranormal documentary show

The season finale of "Destination Fear," a paranormal documentary series, will take place at a former Connecticut psychiatric hospital. Abby Weiss

CT to begin distributing 'hero pay' bonuses on Feb. 1

Over 150,000 CT workers qualified to receive up to $1,000 in "hero pay" bonuses, which will be distributed in batches of 20,000 per week. Abby Weiss

CT senior adults advise on keeping New Year's resolutions

When it comes to New Year's resolutions, some senior adults recommend focusing on current habits rather than starting a new one. Abby Weiss

Winning Powerball ticket worth $2 million sold in Fairfield

A $2 million Powerball with Power Play ticket was sold at Cumberland Farms on 1101 Post Road in Fairfield, CT. Abby Weiss

Where to celebrate Kwanzaa in CT this week

Kwanzaa 2022 celebrations will take place in Hamden, New London, Waterbury and Stamford. Abby Weiss

Robert Kraft invites CCSU alumnus Jerry Edmond to Patriots game

Patriots fan Jerry Edmond watched Saturday's game with owner Robert Kraft after a video of Edmond being heckled by a Las Vegas Raiders fan went viral. Abby Weiss

What CT stores are open (and closed) on Christmas Day?

CVS, Walgreens, Cumberland Farms and Starbucks are open on Christmas Day in CT with varying hours. Abby Weiss

40+ CT businesses that opened in 2022

Sally's Apizza, Aroma Joe's and Christian Siriano's The Collective West are some of the many businesses that opened in 2022. Abby Weiss

Sanford Lane house in Stamford all lit up again for Christmas

Mrs. Claus herself, Karen Cingari, walks out of the house. She’s talking into a walkie-talkie, directing several employees on where to place the decorations. This is her evening routine during the holidays. Abby Weiss