Jayne Chacko is a reporter for NBC Connecticut and joined the team in April 2025.
Jayne aims to report with compassion and respect. She loves to learn something new in every story she covers.
Prior to joining NBC Connecticut, she was a reporter and weekend anchor at WTNH News 8 for three years. Before that, she was a reporter at 13 WHAM in Rochester, New York, and WBOC in Salisbury, Maryland.
Jayne was born and raised in New Jersey and is a proud Rutgers University graduate. When she’s not reporting, Jayne loves to read, watch horror movies, and spend time with her family.
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Summer EBT program to give out $4.2 million to Connecticut families
The state is distributing millions of dollars to families with children to help cover the cost of meals during the summer. Children are the hungriest during the summer, according to Jason Jakubowski, the head of Connecticut Foodshare. While school is out, they don’t have access to the meals they normally do. The state’s summer EBT program provides an additional one-time...
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License plate readers now at Home Depot, Lowe's Home Improvement stores
Large retailers like Home Depot and Lowe’s are using a new tool to help prevent thefts and boost public safety. An automated license plate reader is positioned between some trees at the entrance of Lowe’s in Newington. The camera “automatically captures images of vehicles and their license plates, along with the date, time, and general location,” according to the store’s...
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FBI investigating rise in smash and grab robberies in CT, NY and New England
An FBI agent is sharing more details about an increase in smash-and-grab robberies at jewelry stores. Assistant Special Agent in Charge Steven Shapiro said the FBI has been looking into at least 20 burglaries, robberies, or attempted robberies at jewelry stores or kiosks. These crimes happened in Connecticut, New York, and across New England between last September and February. Three...
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New York Islanders plan to move Bridgeport AHL affiliate to Hamilton, Ontario
The New York Islanders plan on moving their American Hockey League affiliate from Bridgeport, Connecticut, to Hamilton, Ontario, for next season, the franchise announced on Thursday. The relocation requires approval by the AHL Board of Governors. Should the move be permitted, the team currently known as the Bridgeport Islanders will play at TD Coliseum in Hamilton, which completed major renovations...
