Police identify 19-year-old Hartford resident killed Monday

The person who died was 19-year-old Hartford resident Makhi Buckly, Lt. Aaron Boisvert said in a release.

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Bridgeport Police: Officials respond to report of gunshot victims

Police didn’t offer further information about the injuries in the tweet, which was posted a few minutes before 10 p.m.

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Beachgoers have a quiet, cloudy Memorial Day at Milford’s Gulf Beach

Coming off a rainy weekend, there weren’t many people out and about on the shelly sand at Gulf Beach in Milford.

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CT Food Bank employee one of those killed in Windsor Locks murder-suicide

Connecticut Food Bank/Foodshare president and CEO confirmed Delores Wisdom was the volunteer services manager.

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Waterbury PD charge 2 with murder, ID 2 outstanding suspects in fatal shooting

Pedro Santana, 39, and Iris Perez, 37, were arrested on outstanding warrants that charged them with murder and first-degree robbery.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Waterbury-PD-charge-2-with-murder-ID-2-16214924.php

A year later: The Peter Manfredonia case in CT

It’s been more than a year since the Newtown High grad’s alleged crime spree. Here’s a look back at the case.

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CT Air National Guard doing Memorial Day flyovers

The Connecticut Air National Guard’s Flying Yankees will do flyovers statewide Monday for Memorial Day.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/CT-Air-National-Guard-doing-Memorial-Day-flyovers-16214639.php

Southington police: 1 arrested with long rifle after multiple incidents

Douglas Floyd Gollnick, 74, of Grove Street in Plantsville, was taken into custody after several incidents and a pursuit, police said.

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Mostly cloudy skies for Memorial Day in CT

The forecast for the week ahead is calling for a mix of sunny and rainy days after a holiday weekend of mostly rain.

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Officials: 2 dogs died in Easton house fire

Residents at a Northwood Drive home called 911 to report smoke in the house shortly after 8 p.m.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Officials-2-dogs-died-in-Easton-house-fire-16214587.php

Feds: Hartford man tied to shooting gets 2 years for violating supervised release

Brandon “Spun” Spence, 33, was sentenced to 24 months in prison.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Feds-Hartford-man-tied-to-shooting-gets-2-years-16214581.php

Police seek ‘person of interest’ in Hebron church parking lot hit-and-run

A pedestrian was hit by a vehicle in the parking lot of the Church of the Holy Family. Police said the driver fled.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Police-seek-person-of-interest-in-Hebron-16214522.php

Experts: Most recent Connecticut COVID hospitalizations are unvaccinated patients

As numbers of patients hospitalized with COVID fall, Connecticut doctors said the few patients still getting very ill with the disease tend to be unvaccinated.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/coronavirus/article/Experts-Most-recent-Connecticut-COVID-16214528.php

Local racial justice activists continue efforts at outreach in Ansonia and Derby

The MLK Committee has seen an increase in membership while the NAACP has seen a decrease.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Local-racial-justice-activists-continue-efforts-16211394.php

SHU student honored by national organization for advocacy work

Victoria Ho was named 2021 Student of the Year this week by the American Academy of Physician Assistants.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/SHU-student-honored-by-national-organization-for-16211386.php

Officials respond to structure fire in Bridgeport

When police got there, they “updated the call to a second alarm fire,” according to a city official.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Officials-respond-to-structure-fire-in-Bridgeport-16214053.php

Police: Officials looking into ‘intentional damage’ of a cruiser

Police request those who have information call the resident troopers office at 860-379-8621.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Police-Officials-looking-into-intentional-16213989.php

Hartford Police: Man in ‘critical, but stable condition’ after Sunday morning shooting

Police ask those who have information to reach out to the department’s tip line, 860-722-TIPS (8477).

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Hartford-Police-Man-in-critical-but-stable-16213795.php

Feds: Men trafficked stolen guns from Florida to Connecticut

Three individuals were allegedly tied to a scheme to traffic guns stolen from Florida to Connecticut, prosecutors said.

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Officials: Hartford fire displaces 22 people from multi-family home

The fire was reported Saturday afternoon in Hartford’s Asylum Hill neighborhood.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Officials-Hartford-fire-displaces-22-people-from-16213612.php

Memorial Day: Here’s what events are canceled, rescheduled and still happening

With heavy rain in the forecast Sunday and more rain on the way Monday morning, some towns and cities have had to adjust plans for Memorial Day Events.

According to the National Weather Service, it was expected to rain up to an inch throughout the day on Sunday. On Monday, there’s a chance of showers through the early afternoon.

Here’s a what has been canceled, rescheduled and is happening as planned:

Darien

Darien Police Department Officials confirmed the Memorial Day Parade would be held on Monday at 10 a.m. through a Facebook post.

Easton

Easton City Officials have moved the Memorial Day Parade to Monday at 9:30 a.m.

Fairfield

Fairfield is following its schedule for the Memorial Day Parade on Monday at 10 a.m. However, Fairfield Police Department officials said the emergency management team will review weather conditions through the Memorial Day Weekend. If warranted, they will decide by 6:00 a.m. Monday to cancel the parade based on unsafe conditions.

Greenwich

Greenwich Police Department on Twitter said the Memorial Day Events have been moved to Monday starting at 8 a.m.

Groton

The city of Groton is still scheduled to have its Memorial Day 21-gun-salute on Monday.

Hamden

Hamden is scheduled to have its Remembrance Ceremony at Veterans Memorial Monument at 11 a.m. There was no update regarding cancellation or postponement.

Middletown

Middletown’s Memorial Day Parade is still scheduled for Monday at 10:30 a.m. There was no update regarding cancellation or postponement.

Old Lyme

Old Lyme’s Memorial Day Parade is still scheduled for...

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Bridgeport police investigating Saturday stabbing

The victim suffered a non-life-threatening stab wound to the buttocks area, police said.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Bridgeport-police-investigating-Saturday-stabbing-16213505.php

Strike threat could push hundreds out of group homes and into nursing homes

Hundreds of developmentally disabled group home residents, trapped in a game of state budget brinkmanship, could be transferred into nursing homes next Thursday unless that battle is resolved soon.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Strike-threat-could-push-hundreds-out-of-group-16213331.php

Rain continues Sunday through Memorial Day

Temperatures were forecast in the 50s through the day Sunday with a 100 percent chance for rain.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Rain-continues-Sunday-through-Memorial-Day-16213333.php

Officials: Steel cable loops on crane mistaken for noose at CCSU

University officials have asked the construction company to lower the cable after it was mistaken for a noose.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Officials-Steel-cable-loops-mistaken-for-noose-16213359.php

Connecticut has spent $10M on COVID vaccine messaging. Is it working?

A vaccine “messaging battle” started on social media more than a year ago. Who’s winning? Experts say it depends on who you ask.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/coronavirus/article/Connecticut-has-spent-10M-on-COVID-vaccine-16213318.php

Senate passes controversial zoning reform bill

The state Senate late Thursday voted to send contentious legislation to the governor’s desk that nudges towns to loosen restrictive zoning policies.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Senate-passes-controversial-zoning-reform-bill-16213324.php

Derby adopts new WPCA budget, sets sewer rates

Derby residents connected to the Ansonia WPCA will pay the Ansonia rate with an additional 25 percent fee.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Derby-adopts-new-WPCA-budget-sets-sewer-rates-16211380.php

Ten people relocated following Bridgeport fire on Maplewood Ave.

A fire in a third-floot unit of a Maplewood Ave. structure in Bridgeport has displaced 10 people.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Ten-people-relocated-following-a-Bridgeport-fire-16212216.php

For sale: Prime Stratford development site, some cleanup required

Nearly $2 million is still required to complete environmental cleanup at the property.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/For-sale-Prime-Stratford-development-site-some-16211320.php

Rain expected to linger in Connecticut throughout Memorial Day weekend

Weather forecasts show rainy conditions to continue through the holiday weekend across Connecticut, with less rain expected on Memorial Day.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Rain-expected-to-linger-in-Connecticut-throughout-16212152.php

Bridgeport wants concert goers to have smooth ride to amphitheater

The city hired a traffic consultant two years ago to reduce downtown event gridlock.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Bridgeport-wants-concert-goers-to-have-smooth-16211319.php

Breaking the mask habit: Why some people find it hard to let go

Experts say that habit, anxiety and personality traits may make it harder for some to take off their masks even if they are fully vaccinated.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/coronavirus/article/Breaking-the-mask-habit-Why-some-people-find-it-16212108.php

Report: Pandemic deepened longtime problems in early education, opened door to structural change

A recent report takes a first look at the impact the COVID-19 pandemic had on early childhood education.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Report-Pandemic-deepened-longtime-problems-in-16211306.php

How will Bridgeport spend $82 million in COVID relief?

Mayor Joe Ganim and the City Council have to divvy up a windfall in federal aid.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/How-will-Bridgeport-spend-82-million-in-COVID-16211407.php

Campbell: Lessons of the knotweed; Persistence can overcome a persistent invader

I have learned so much at the foot of this damnable plant.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Campbell-Lessons-of-the-knotweed-Persistence-16211179.php

Fairfield had one of the best net moves. Here’s why.

Fairfield saw a lot of new residents move to town during 2020 with COVID driving a good number.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Fairfield-had-one-of-the-best-net-moves-Here-s-16211298.php

Feds: Waterbury man convicted of gun, drug possession.

Andre Dennis was found guilty of one count of possession with intent to distribute fentanyl, cocaine and cocaine base, along with a gun possession charge.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Feds-Waterbury-man-convicted-of-gun-drug-16211632.php

Report: Noose made from toilet paper found at New Britain school

Police and the school investigated the incident as a hate crime, and a juvenile has been charged, Fox61 reported.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Report-Noose-made-from-toilet-paper-found-at-New-16211519.php

These ‘pockets’ of CT still lagging behind in COVID vaccinations

While state leaders and officials have expressed optimism, they admit there are areas of Connecticut where COVID vaccination rates remain low.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/coronavirus/article/These-pockets-of-CT-still-lagging-behind-in-16211461.php

State rolls out free shuttle service to five key beaches and parks

Shuttles will operate at Hammonassett Beach in Madison, Silver Sands in Milford, Fort Trumbull in New London, Bluff Point in Groton and Sleeping in Hamden.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/State-rolls-out-free-shuttle-service-to-five-key-16211381.php

Accused kidnapper returned to Pennsylvania

The man, charged in Connecticut with kidnapping, assault on a police officer and being a fugitive from justice, agreed to waive extradition.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Accused-kidnapper-returned-to-Pennsylvania-16210839.php

Stratford OKs ‘unassuming’ medical marijuana production facility in Lordship

The 186,000-square-foot building is currently occupied by Aptar, which announced last year it would be closing.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Stratford-OKs-unassuming-medical-marijuana-16210760.php

Police: More bear sightings ‘causing alarm’ for Trumbull residents

Trumbull police are warning residents as more bear sightings have been reported in town.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Police-More-bear-sightings-causing-alarm-16210661.php

N.Y. man charged with sexually assaulting Bridgeport girls

A New York man was charged with sexually assaulting three young girls in their Bridgeport home.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/N-Y-man-charged-with-sexually-assaulting-16210578.php

NWS: Rainy weekend will lead to sunny Memorial Day in CT

While there is rain in the forecast from Friday through Sunday, sunny skies are expected to break through the clouds for Monday.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/NWS-Rainy-weekend-will-lead-to-sunny-Memorial-16210377.php

Bridgeport fire chief has ‘mixed emotions’ as he departs for Danbury

Bridgeport Fire Chief Richard Thode’s last day leading the department’s will be June 18.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Bridgeport-fire-chief-has-mixed-emotions-as-16210431.php

Bridgeport cops accused in federal lawsuit of using excessive force at Success Village board meeting

A former board member of a city co-op has filed a federal excessive force lawsuit against four Bridgeport police officers she claims assaulted her at a board meeting.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Bridgeport-cops-accused-in-federal-lawsuit-of-16210207.php

Police: Man charged with manslaughter in deadly Hartford shooting

A Hartford man has been charged with manslaughter in connection with a May 18 shooting where the victim later died.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Police-Man-charged-with-manslaughter-in-deadly-16210268.php

Tax break for CT’s working poor gains strong support in budget talks

One priority for progressive lawmakers — an income tax break aimed at Connecticut’s working poor — seems to have a reserved spot in the next state budget.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Tax-break-for-CT-s-working-poor-gains-strong-16210272.php

Police: 3 men seriously hurt after pulled from burning car in Naugatuck

Three men were extricated from a one-vehicle crash early Friday morning and rushed to the hospital with serious injuries, police said.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Police-3-men-seriously-hurt-after-pulled-from-16210188.php

Photos: Sen. Dennis Bradley returns to Capitol after arrest

Bradley would neither answer his phone, nor the door when a reporter called and knocked. A glass panel in the door frame allowed a glimpse of the second-term state senator.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Photos-Sen-Dennis-Bradley-returns-to-Capitol-16210296.php

Official: Thief crashes stolen car with kids inside in Bridgeport

For the fourth time this month, a vehicle was stolen with kids in the backseat, according to officials.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Official-Thief-crashes-stolen-car-with-kids-16210271.php

Narrowed CT ‘clean slate’ bill wins final passage

The records would be expunged for people convicted of misdemeanors and less serious felonies if they do not commit any other crimes for up to 10 years.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Narrowed-CT-clean-slate-bill-wins-final-16209931.php

Police: 3 dead, 1 seriously hurt in Windsor Locks domestic-related shooting

Three people are dead and another seriously hurt after a shooting at a Lownds Drive residence Friday, police said.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Police-3-dead-1-seriously-hurt-in-Windsor-Locks-16209729.php

Prosecutors reopen former CT college student Kathie Durst’s case as Robert Durst faces homicide trial in California

Westchester prosecutors said they are launching a new investigation — this time as a homicide — into the disappearance of Kathie Durst, a former WestConn student.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Prosecutors-reopen-former-CT-college-student-16209721.php

Ten battles to watch in the final days of the CT legislative session

From a hot debate over taxes to a fight over racial and economic equity in marijuana sales to a Connecticut state food, the General Assembly is heading for a hectic finish.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Ten-battles-to-watch-in-the-final-days-of-the-CT-16209384.php

Former Sen. Chris Dodd will work for Biden, but not as ambassador

For now, former Sen. Chris Dodd is expected to work as an informal emissary for President Joe Biden helping him with foreign and domestic missions.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Former-Sen-Chris-Dodd-will-work-for-Biden-but-16208571.php

Bottle deposits would double and expand beyond soda under bill close to a vote

Starting July 1, 2023, juices, teas, bottled water and sports drinks, would also have 10-cent deposits,

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Bottle-deposits-would-double-and-expand-beyond-16209001.php

‘It’s for survival.’ After nursing home deal, group home workers threaten strike

Gov. Ned Lamont said later Thursday that his administration was working to ‘find a similar type of resolution.’

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/It-s-for-survival-After-nursing-home-16208932.php

In final COVID press briefing, Lamont hesitates on ‘mission accomplished’

The governor stopped short of declaring total victory over the virus that has killed more than 8,200 people in the state during his final COVID press briefing Thursday.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/In-final-COVID-press-briefing-Lamont-hesitates-16208866.php

Netflix holiday film shoots scenes in downtown Bridgeport

An old bank is filling in for a bookstore in the streaming service’s latest holiday production.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Netflix-holiday-film-shoots-scenes-in-downtown-16208442.php

Facing federal charges, CT Sen. Dennis Bradley also still under investigation by elections board

It was another SEEC investigation, this one into a 2018 fundraiser for Bradley’s successful legislative bid, that led to his arrest Tuesday.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Facing-federal-charges-CT-Sen-Dennis-Bradley-16208418.php

Official: CT firefighter suspended as police investigate sexual predator group’s video

Chris Duffy has been suspended from the Windsor Volunteer Fire Department and removed as president of Leadership Greater Hartford, officials said.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Official-CT-firefighter-suspended-as-police-16208417.php

UConn lifts mask requirements at games for fully-vaccinated attendees

The university said “exact capacities” at UConn’s athletic facilities next year are “are still to be determined,” and masks will still be required in buildings and classrooms.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/UConn-lifts-mask-requirements-at-games-for-16208341.php

Photos: Housatonic Community College class of 2021 graduates

There were nearly 600 graduates and Cindi Bigelow, president and CEO of Bigelow Tea, received an honorary degree.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Photos-Housatonic-Community-College-class-of-16208239.php

Superior Court Judge receives Career Service Award

Judge Edward F. Stodolink from Stratford has received the bar association’s career service award.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Superior-Court-Judge-receives-Career-Service-Award-16207984.php

‘Labor of love’ restoration brings historic fighter plane back to Sikorsky in Stratford

The Corsair, mounted on a pedestal at the airport in 1971, was removed in 2008 because of corrosion.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Labor-of-love-restoration-brings-historic-16208115.php

Rocky Hill FD evaluates response to fire that hospitalized firefighter

Members of the Rocky Hill Fire Department met Tuesday night to go over the response to the Fieldstone Drive fire on May 15.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Rocky-Hill-FD-evaluates-response-to-fire-that-16207779.php

Police: Driver arrested in Waterbury hit-and-run that left pedestrian with life-threatening injuries

Stacey Edwards, 35, turned herself in on an active warrant at 5:30 a.m. Thursday in connection with a serious pedestrian crash.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Police-Driver-arrested-in-Waterbury-hit-and-run-16207464.php

Police: Bridgeport shooting suspect apprehended in Norwalk

Eugene McKnight was taken into custody at 6 a.m. Thursday in Norwalk without incident, police said.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Police-Bridgeport-shooting-suspect-apprehended-16207219.php

Police: Reward doubles in Windsor Amazon facility noose case

While investigators have interviewed more than 100 employees at the work site since last month, no arrests have been made.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Police-Reward-doubles-in-Windsor-Amazon-facility-16207378.php

Wildlife experts warn tree cutters: Beware of nesting animals this time of year

During this time of year, cutting down trees can be risky, according to A Place Called Hope.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Wildlife-experts-warn-tree-cutters-Beware-of-16207192.php

State police: Extra patrols ready for Memorial Day weekend travel surge

Police said they expect to see more cars hit the roads this weekend, and troopers are ready to crack down on unsafe driving.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/State-police-Extra-patrols-ready-for-Memorial-16207165.php

House approves bill aimed at expanding school mental health clinics

The state House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed a bill Wednesday aimed at expanding school-based mental health clinics throughout Connecticut.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/House-approves-bill-aimed-at-expanding-school-16207064.php

Senate fix tees up ‘clean slate’ for final passage in House

The clean slate bill would expunge the records of persons convicted of misdemeanors and lower-level felonies if they stayed free of additional offenses for seven or 10 years, depending on the crime, after completion of their sentences.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Senate-fix-tees-up-clean-slate-for-final-16207006.php

House passes measure making it easier for towns to merge services

The House of Representatives approved a bill Wednesday afternoon that would make it easier, politically, for municipalities to merge services.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/House-passes-measure-making-it-easier-for-towns-16207038.php

Here’s a guide to Memorial Day weekend events in CT

This year, many Connecticut communities have announced plans to hold parades in person to honor members of the armed forces who have died.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Here-s-a-guide-to-Memorial-Day-weekend-events-16206884.php

Will COVID vaccine boosters be necessary? Here’s what you need to know.

As more people get vaccinated against COVID-19, a future with booster shots seems likely, Connecticut health experts say.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/coronavirus/article/Will-COVID-vaccine-boosters-be-necessary-16206872.php

Was COVID created in a lab? Yale researcher calls for probe into origins of the virus

A Yale immunobiologist is among an international group of researchers calling for an independent investigation into the origins of the virus.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/coronavirus/article/Was-COVID-created-in-a-lab-Yale-researcher-calls-16206900.php

More bear sightings prompt another warning from Trumbull police

Residents are urged to take precautions and be alert after multiple bear sightings were reported throughout town in recent weeks.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/More-bear-sightings-prompt-another-warning-from-16206908.php

Hartford Police: Man dies after being physically assaulted

HARTFORD — A man died after he was physically assaulted in the city, according to a police spokesperson.

The man, who was in his 40s, died as “a result of a physical assault,” which happened in the 400 block of Sigourney Street, Hartford Police Lt. Aaron Boisvert wrote in an email.

Officials are investigating the incident.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Hartford-Police-Man-dies-after-being-physically-16206198.php

Democrats talk spending with Lamont, but not taxes

The lawmakers’ proposed tax package will be the point of intramural Democratic friction — if not combat — in the days before the June 9 legislative adjournment.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Democrats-talk-spending-with-Lamont-but-not-taxes-16206083.php

Hartford area district to pay almost $300k in sewage incinerator settlement with feds

The district provides sewer and municipal water to Hartford and surrounding communities, processing sewage at the capital city.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Hartford-area-district-to-pay-almost-300k-in-16205941.php

The feds arrested Bridgeport school board member Jessica Martinez. Here's why it won’t impact her role.

Martinez and state Sen. Dennis Bradley were charged with multiple counts of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and wire fraud.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/The-feds-arrested-Bridgeport-school-board-member-16205870.php

Lawmaker says sexual assault could be curtailed by less drinking, drug use

Fiorella offered “a different viewpoint,” one she said came from her perspective as the mother of four children.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Lawmaker-says-sexual-assault-could-be-curtailed-16205901.php

‘We are open for business.’ Lamont urges return to normal as infection rate drops

‘People’s behaviors are going to need to change over time.’ David Lehman, commissioner of the state Department of Economic and Community Development.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/coronavirus/article/We-are-open-for-business-Lamont-urges-16205740.php

CT Sen. Dennis Bradley was ‘Bridgeport’s Cory Booker.’ Now he’s facing federal fraud charges.

Bradley was arrested Tuesday for allegedly attempting to fraudulently obtain $179,850 in state campaign grants.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/CT-Sen-Dennis-Bradley-was-Bridgeport-s-Cory-16205752.php

Report: Pandemic cost working women up to $750 a month, advocates say childcare funds would help

A group charged with overseeing the status of women in the state talked about the pandemic’s effect on working women with children.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Report-Pandemic-cost-working-women-up-to-750-a-16205564.php

National lifeguard shortage affecting CT state parks

Lifeguard staffing for Connecticut’s state parks are at about 62 percent of its capacity, said Will Healey, a spokesman for the state’s Department of Energy and Environmental Protection.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/National-lifeguard-shortage-affecting-CT-16205410.php

Police: Waterbury resident charged with home invasion in Wolcott

Waterbury resident Jesse Munoz faces charges including home invasion and unlawful discharge of a firearm, according to police.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Police-Waterbury-resident-charged-with-home-16205439.php

Former Bridgeport Hospital CEO to lead St. Vincent’s

William Jennings, former CEO at Bridgeport Hospital, is returning to Bridgeport to lead the city’s other major hospital.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Former-Bridgeport-Hospital-CEO-to-lead-St-16205345.php

CT correction officer fired over anti-Muslim Facebook post

A correction officer who shared an anti-Muslim meme in 2018 was terminated on Tuesday, documents obtained by The Associated Press show.

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8th noose found at Windsor Amazon facility; site again shut down

An Amazon spokesperson said the site was ordered shut down again Wednesday after another noose was found.

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Klarides files to ‘consider’ a run for governor

Themis Klarides, the former Republican leader of the state House of Representatives who didn’t run for re-election last year so she could run for governor, announced Wednesday she is taking first step toward the higher office.

Klarides, a delegate for former President Donald Trump in 2016 bt not in 2020, faces tough hurdles in the form of likely runs by fellow Republican Bob Stefanowski, the party’s 2018 candidate who ran a strong race; then, if she beats Stefanowski, a general election against a likely re-election bid from Gov. Ned Lamont, whose popularity has surged in coronavirus.

In a statement, Klarides said she planned to file paperwork with the State Elections Enforcement Commission Wednesday that would allow her to spend her own money as she considers a run for governor. The commission had not received the filing as of 11:15 a.m.

“At this point, I will not be accepting contributions or conducting any fundraising as I conduct my due diligence,” Klarides said. “I believe deeply in the potential of our state, and that the status quo of the Lamont administration has failed our families. I look forward to listening to voters across the state as I carefully consider what is best for our state, our people, and my family.”

Klarides is in Tennessee this week attending the Republican Governors Association’s spring conference and is unavailable for interviews, said Sebastian Rougemont, a spokesman who has served in several roles in Trump’s presidential campaigns.

Klarides opened up a rally for Donald Trump at Sacred Heart University during his first presidential run in 2016.

The highest-ranking woman in the legislature when she was in office, Klarides announced last spring that she would not be seeking reelection, but said...

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Timeline: The disappearance and death of Jessica Edwards in South Windsor

The arrest warrant released by police earlier this week details the timeline of events leading up to and after Jessica Edwards’ disappearance.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Timeline-The-disappearance-and-death-of-Jessica-16204481.php

Feds: CT bank employee stole over $100K from customer

Authorities said the woman took money from a bank customer who she knew was in cognitive decline.

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Calls intensify for nursing home reform as legislative session nears its end

Higher mandatory staffing levels, better infection control measures are among the priorities.

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NWS: Severe thunderstorms possible in CT today

The storms are expected to hit southwestern Connecticut around 5 p.m., moving east across the state before losing strength, the National Weather Service said.

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Senate clears path for online gaming, sports betting in CT this year

Gov. Ned Lamont has promised to sign the bill and immediately seek federal approval of necessary amendments to the state’s gambling compacts.

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Derby holds vigil on first anniversary of George Floyd death

More than 50 people attended the event on the Derby green.

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Police: Pomfret man charged with 2 CT robberies

The man took just under $100 during one robbery in Thompson, and $4,000 from the one in Putnam, arrest warrants state.

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Police: Fairfield school sheltering in place after report of gunfire

Mill Hill Elementary School is sheltering in place Tuesday afternoon as police say they investigate a report of shots fired in the area.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Police-Fairfield-school-sheltering-in-place-16201964.php

Officials: ‘Mild’ myocarditis seen in some CT young people after COVID vaccine

DPH said at least 18 Connecticut residents between the ages of 16 and 34 have developed an inflamed heart muscle after receiving the COVID vaccine.

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Officials: Sen. Dennis Bradley, Bridgeport BOE member Jessica Martinez surrender to U.S. Marshals

Dennis Bradley and Jessica Martinez turned themselves in to authorities in New Haven on Tuesday.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Officials-Sen-Dennis-Bradley-Jessica-Martinez-16201918.php

New UB president called ‘a young superstar’ in higher education circles

The University of Bridgeport’s new Board of Trustees has appointed Danielle Wilken the 12th president of UB.

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Former Bridgeport police chief Armando Perez now behind bars

Former Bridgeport Police Chief Armando Perez began serving his prison sentence Tuesday for the police chief cheating scandal.

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Stratford complaint against Ethics Commission member focuses on political connections

A probable cause hearing in the case is scheduled for Wednesday.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Stratford-complaint-against-Ethics-Commission-16201666.php

Now you can get free food with your COVID vaccination

Gov. Ned Lamont announced the latest “Food On Us” promotion — and the state’s latest effort to get younger people inoculated, late Monday.

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National Weather Service: Cold front could bring storms, wind on Wednesday

“Strong to damaging wind gusts will be the main threat,” the agency said in a weather update Tuesday morning.

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State police seek witnesses, video of fatal Rocky Hill crash

Police are seeking witnesses or dashboard camera footage of a fatal accident on Interstate 91 north Monday night.

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South Windsor PD: Evidence still being processed in Jessica Edwards case

Police said evidence is still being processed at the state lab in Meriden before any possibility of additional charges.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/South-Windsor-PD-Evidence-still-being-processed-16201241.php

Children with psychiatric needs are overwhelming hospital emergency departments in CT

As the pandemic has dragged into its second year, health care providers are reporting a growing crisis in children’s behavioral health care.

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Hartford fire displaces 11 from multi-family home

Crews quickly went to work to extinguish a fire at a multi-family home in the 100 block of Adams Street, fire officials said.

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East Hartford man gets 3 years in prison on federal drug charge

Judge Jeffrey A. Meyer in New Haven sentenced Gregory Crawford to 36 months in prison, followed by three years of supervised release.

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Police: Two killed by car in East Hartford

The incident happened around 9 p.m. Monday on Roberts Street, according to Lt. Josh Litwin.

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Feds: Bridgeport man who had gun while on parole gets 3 more years in jail

A city man will spend three years in federal prison, followed by three years of supervised release, on a gun charge.

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Bipartisan support in Connecticut House to ease absentee voting

The legislation was sent to the senate after a 117-28 vote in the House of Representatives.

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Despite pricey fiscal note, solitary confinement bill passes out of committee

Lawmakers on the Appropriations Committee voted 30-16 Monday to advance a bill that would sharply curtail the use of isolated confinement on people incarcerated in state correctional facilities.

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Glastonbury Police: Investigation underway into ‘inappropriate comment’ in high school yearbook

“Our investigation is ongoing,” Lt. Corey Davis wrote in an email.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Glastonbury-Police-Investigation-underway-into-16200353.php

Vernon Police trying to locate vehicle involved in Sunday crash

Metro Traffic Services and the local police department’s Traffic Reconstruction Team are investigating the incident.

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Lamont offers health cost reform to replace ‘public option’ that he opposes

The governor’s plan would include a small tax health insurers, limits on drug price increases and money from the federal stimulus to subsidize coverage.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Lamont-offers-health-reform-for-working-poor-to-16200351.php

COVID at 8-month lows, parades, free meals: CT can see crisis ending

HARTFORD — COVID-19 infection rates fell below 1 percent for the week on Monday for the first time since last summer, on a day when Connecticut saw several signs that the state is emerging almost completely from the coronavirus pandemic.

In addition to the plummeting infection rate as a percentage of tests, mass vaccination centers are winding down; hospitalizations for COVID are nearly down to 100; and Gov. Ned Lamont said he’s nearing the end of his twice-weekly, live coronavirus updates.

And it’s in time for the Memorial Day weekend — along with a new incentive program of free meals for people getting vaccinations.

While some cautious towns have suspended holiday parades for the second year in a row, Lamont on Monday said he looks forward to attending commemorations over the weekend in the state, where 1.78 million people have been fully vaccinated.

The weekend’s 0.9 percent infection rate, with 386 positive findings coming from a total of 42,776 COVID tests, kept the state below the 1 percent infection level for an entire week. That has not happened since September.

The 7-day rate stood at 0.976 percent Monday. With 1,072 cases, the state was 26 cases short of the 1 percent mark. The nation as a whole, meanwhile, stood at 8.7 percent, according to the Kaiser Family Foundation — perhaps reflecting a sharp decline in tests in many places.

The state reported seven new fatalities over the last three days, bringing the Connecticut death toll to 8,219. There was a net reduction of 12 patients in hosoitals, bringing the total hospitalized to a 127, also the lowest in eight months.

While 93 percent of those 65 and over have gotten at least their first shot, 27 percent of 12-to-15 year-olds have been inoculated...

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On one-year anniversary of George Floyd’s death, Connecticut reflects on racial justice movement still in motion

With the one-year anniversary of George Floyd’s death at the hands of Minneapolis police, which sparked large-scale racial justice protests across the country, some in Connecticut are reflecting on the state’s own efforts to reform policing.

But driving from New Haven to Chicago recently, the Rev. Steven Cousin Jr. had something else on his mind.

“Every time I talk to my family, they’re telling me to ‘obey the speed limit, be careful, take care of yourself.’ You still have this fear. You don’t know if you get pulled over, if you’ll make it out alive,” said Cousin, pastor of Bethel AME Church in New Haven.

For Black men like Cousin, “we don’t have to wait for an anniversary to feel anxiety or concern.”

“We feel it every single day,” he said.

In the wake of Floyd’s death, Connecticut set out to make systemic changes to how law enforcement operates here. The result — a wide-reaching police accountability bill passed last summer — was hailed by supporters and advocates as a big legislative win.

But a year after Floyd’s death, it remains to be seen whether the ambitious legislation will translate to better policing as advocates have called for or remain just that — a lofty endeavor.

“An accountability bill isn’t going to make us feel any safer,” Cousin said. “You just hope there will be more responsibility and consequences for officers’ actions, but that fear doesn’t go away.”

While Cousin said he’s hopeful the law can lead to meaningful change, he also thinks of the legacy of civil rights and voting rights laws passed in the 1960s.

“We’re still fighting to preserve voting rights and our civil liberties,” he said. “You may have the laws in place, but if you don’t have the right...

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Union: Some CT McDonald’s workers to strike

A release said the movement “would occur before or during Memorial Day weekend.”

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Feds: CT man gets three years for speeding with gun, crack, PCP

When he was arrested, Gregory Crawford was found with a loaded .45 caliber pistol, crack cocaine and PCP, the U.S. attorney’s office said Monday.

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Convicted felon accused of threatening muffler shop employees with knife

A convicted felon was arrested by Stratford police after they said he threatened employees of a muffler shop with a knife.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Convicted-felon-accused-of-threatening-muffler-16199580.php

Griffin Hospital accidentally sends out COVID-19 vaccine bills to Ansonia residents

The hospital has issued an apology and is contacting recipients to tell them to disregard the bill.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Griffin-Hospital-accidentally-sends-out-COVID-19-16199626.php

Derby to host vigil on anniversary of George Floyd death

An evening vigil will be held Tuesday to commemorate the one-year anniversary.

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In memoriam: Veterans, pandemic victims honored at special Ansonia neighborhood service

The service, which was first held 77 years ago, was attended by more than 50 people.

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After noose-like ropes found at Amazon site in CT, these safety measures are being taken

The Windsor Amazon facility under construction has been closed until safety measures are put in place after seven noose-like ropes have been found in the past month.

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Goodwin completes acquisition of University of Bridgeport, names new president

Goodwin University announced Monday the completed acquisition and accreditation of the University of Bridgeport and named a new Board of Trustees.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Goodwin-completes-acquisition-of-UB-names-new-16198975.php

Police ID man killed in CT chainsaw accident. Here are safety tips to protect yourself.

The victim has been identified as Alan McConnell, a 63-year-old New London resident who died Saturday.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Police-ID-man-killed-in-CT-chainsaw-accident-16198872.php

Husband charged in Jessica Edwards death to appear in court

Tahj Hutchinson is expected to appear in Manchester Superior Court Monday morning on a manslaughter charge.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Husband-charged-in-Jessica-Edwards-death-to-16198587.php

Can gut health fight COVID? UConn researchers examine the link

UConn researchers are attempting to learn how gut health might help COVID vaccines fight the disease.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/coronavirus/article/Can-gut-health-fight-COVID-UConn-researchers-16198500.php

29 years later, son seeks answers in father’s Bridgeport cold case homicide

Gary Potak was killed on May 6, 1992, which was one of Bridgeport’s deadliest years when police investigated a total of 63 homicides.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/29-years-later-son-seeks-answers-in-father-s-16198502.php

FD: Person seriously hurt in I-95 accident in Fairfield

In a social media post, Fairfield Fire Department said officials responded to a one-vehicle crash near Exit 19 of I-95.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/FD-Person-seriously-hurt-in-I-95-accident-in-16198195.php

NWS: Thunderstorms possible amid high temperatures

The weather service issued a hazardous weather outlook alerting people to the chance for thunderstorms in Fairfield, New Haven, Middlesex and New London counties.

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Police: Woman killed, man critically injured in Hartford shooting

The shooting happened early Sunday at a carwash on Homestead Avenue, police said.

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Amazon vows to make safety changes after seventh noose found at CT facility

For the third time this month, police were alerted to an apparent noose at the Amazon site under construction on Kennedy Road.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Amazon-vows-to-make-safety-changes-after-seventh-16197297.php

Here’s why COVID vaccine passports are not likely in CT

While New York has launched a voluntary pass system, Gov. Ned Lamont says he hasn’t seen the demand for one in Connecticut.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/coronavirus/article/Here-s-why-COVID-vaccine-passports-are-not-16197256.php

Action on Shakespeare Theatre redevelopment in Stratford could come this summer

A plan made public last year calls for a recreation of Shakespeare’s 1614 Globe Theatre.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Action-on-Shakespeare-Theatre-redevelopment-in-16195165.php

Retired detective hired to manage Bridgeport cemetery

The former detective who investigated criminal allegations at Park Cemetery is now managing the cemetery.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Retired-detective-hired-to-manage-Bridgeport-16195109.php

Cleanup to start on some fill pile contaminated sites in Fairfield

Officials expect to start the actual remediation at approved sites in the next two weeks.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Cleanup-to-start-on-some-fill-pile-contaminated-16195144.php

Derby Aldermen approve leasing city-owned land for proposed fuel cell facility

FuelCell Energy Inc. plans on building a 2.8 megawatt fuel cell facility on Coon Hollow Road.

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Police: Multiple people assaulted at Trumbull mall after dispute over bill

Two Bridgeport men were taken into custody Thursday night in connection with the assault of multiple people at the mall, police said.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Police-Multiple-people-assaulted-at-Trumbull-16196397.php

Stratford crews respond to two-alarm house fire

A fire at a Concord Street home on Saturday morning escalated to a two-alarm blaze, fire officials said.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Stratford-crews-respond-to-two-alarm-house-fire-16196333.php

Seymour firefighters extinguish ‘rapidly spreading’ brush fire

Units were sent to the area of 454 North Main St. in Seymour just after 7:30 p.m. Friday for a report of a brush fire.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Seymour-firefighters-extinguish-rapidly-16196282.php

Ansonia police warn of recent phone scam

The caller asked the resident for personal identifying information, which police said law enforcement agencies would never do.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Ansonia-police-warn-of-recent-phone-scam-16196196.php

Two seriously hurt in Enfield motorcycle crash

The Traffic Division responded to a crash around 8:20 p.m. Friday on Route 5 at its intersection with Bright Meadow Boulevard

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Two-seriously-hurt-in-Enfield-motorcycle-crash-16196131.php

National Weather Service: Parts of CT could reach nearly 90 degrees this weekend

Current forecasts show temperatures around 88 and 89 degrees in parts of Connecticut this weekend, according to the National Weather Service.

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Police: Husband’s cooperation with investigators led to his arrest in death of CT woman

South Windsor police said Saturday that it was the man’s cooperation with the investigators that helped them pick apart his story.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Police-Husband-s-cooperation-with-16196013.php

Police urge caution after bear sightings in Trumbull

The state Department of Energy and Environmental Protection was notified of multiple bear sightings in Trumbull Friday morning.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Police-urge-caution-after-bear-sightings-in-16195967.php

Experts: More illnesses spreading as COVID guard drops

Earaches, stuffy noses and other illnesses that were absent during the pandemic have returned as people begin to gather more and go without masks, experts say.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/coronavirus/article/Experts-More-illnesses-spreading-as-COVID-guard-16195954.php

Body of swimmer missing in Housatonic River found and identified

State police identified the victim found and pulled from the water Friday as William Dehnel, who was reported missing in the Housatonic River May 15.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Body-of-swimmer-missing-in-Housatonic-River-found-16195956.php

Derby police need $120,000 for body cameras

The April 28 shooting did not impact the decision-making process, according to the city’s police chief.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Derby-police-need-120-000-for-body-cameras-16195078.php

‘I’m not giving enough’: CT doctors fight COVID online in their India homeland

Dr. Prasad is part of a medical diaspora yearning for ways to help, far from the coronavirus crisis, in a place that’s returning to normal.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/coronavirus/article/I-m-not-giving-enough-U-S-doctors-fight-16195670.php

Campbell: To mask or not to mask? It’s a bumpy road to the new normal

These are the questions that try our souls as the nation haltingly comes out of a pandemic.

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Map: As COVID restrictions ease, CT vaccine disparities persist

About half of Connecticut residents overall are fully vaccinated, but a closer look reveals disparities among neighborhoods and the eastern part of the state lagging behind.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/coronavirus/article/Map-As-COVID-restrictions-ease-CT-vaccine-16195325.php

Hartford man charged with attempted murder in Windsor Locks hotel stabbing

Police said they needed to use stun guns to stop the man from repeatedly stabbing the woman Thursday night.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Hartford-man-charged-with-attempted-murder-in-16195034.php

Place your bets: Will CT launch online and sports gaming for the NFL season?

There are a lot of moving parts in the planned sports and online casino games, but they should all be on track when the state Senate approves expanded gambling next week.

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The money keeps pouring into CT as tax revenues rise

Wall Street credit rating agencies have improved Connecticut’s bond ranking twice this spring as the state has built up its record-setting budget reserve.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/The-money-keeps-pouring-into-CT-as-tax-revenues-16194832.php

My Sister’s Place donations stolen from outside Ansonia thrift shop

When My Sister’s Place saw items stolen, they decided not to call the police.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/My-Sister-s-Place-donations-stolen-from-outside-16194738.php

Bridgeport gives Shelton 30 days to produce $825,000

The Bridgeport Board of Education is demanding Shelton turn over the money it claims the city owes it for educating students at its magnet schools.

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Derby lowers mill rate, gives schools one more dollar

The city’s mill rate has decreased to 38.6 from 43.8 mills.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Derby-lowers-mill-rate-gives-schools-one-more-16194456.php

Stratford ethics commission gets complaint against one of its own

The commission met for the first time in at least two years to accept a complaint one of its members says is about him.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Stratford-ethics-commission-gets-complaint-16194467.php

Police: 6 guns, 1,262 bags of heroin seized from Waterbury apartment

The search warrant was served Thursday afternoon at the North Walnut Street apartment, police said.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Police-6-guns-1-262-bags-of-heroin-seized-from-16194502.php

Documentary brings new attention to Alexandra Ducsay’s Milford homicide

The 2006 slaying was featured Friday on the Investigative Discovery network. Here are five things to know about the case.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/5-things-to-know-about-Alexandra-Ducsay-s-16194368.php

Search continues for missing CT mother Jessica Edwards

Police in South Windsor continue to investigate the disappearance of 30-year-old Jessica Edwards.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Search-continues-for-missing-CT-mother-Jessica-16193952.php

Documents: CT police chief’s son admitted sex assault in text, then denied it to investigators

The Southington police chief’s son has been charged with sexual assault in connection with an alleged incident that occurred last month in his home,

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Documents-CT-police-chief-s-son-admitted-sex-16193766.php

Supporters disappointed as House passes weakened housing reform

Pressure has mounted for a zoning overhaul so more affordable housing could be developed but the bill as adopted contains no strong provisions.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Supporters-disappointed-as-House-passes-weakened-16192660.php

Biden signs legislation focused on hate crimes against Asian Americans

U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., received kudos at the White House for his work on the new law, while CT Attorney General William Tong also attended.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Biden-signs-legislation-focused-on-hate-crimes-16192445.php

State House poised to approve sports wagering, online casino games

Sports fans would be prohibited from betting on any state colleges and universities, except as part of the annual NCAA basketball bracket pools.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/State-House-poised-to-approve-sports-wagering-16192426.php

Bridgeport St. Patrick’s parade seeks 2022 grand marshal

Last year’s festivities were canceled and this year’s were virtual.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Bridgeport-St-Patrick-s-parade-seeks-2022-16192107.php

Progressive activists: CT’s 14 billionaires gained $12.6 billion in pandemic

Recovery for All CT says the $76 billion net worth of 14 families shows the need to raise their taxes, which Gov. Ned Lamont opposes.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Progressive-activists-CT-s-14-billionaires-16192111.php

Bridgeport’s Brewport, Micalizzi Italian Ice team up for hard seltzer

“It was kinda like the best birthday present I ever got,” said Jay Piccirillo

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Bridgeport-s-Brewport-Micalizzi-Italian-Ice-16192010.php

Bridgeport arena re-opens with home, women’s shows

Days after most coronavirus restrictions have been lifted, the venue hopes for a few thousand in-person crowds

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Bridgeport-arena-re-opens-with-home-women-s-16192130.php

Official: Southington police chief’s son charged with sexual assault

Lt. Keith Egan confirmed to Hearst Connecticut Media Thursday that Mark F. Daly is the son of Southington Police chief John F. Daly.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Official-Sotuthing-police-chief-s-son-charged-16191943.php

How are gyms handling Connecticut’s lifted COVID restrictions?

Gyms faced tough restrictions and closures early in the pandemic, but workout enthusiasts may have received some relief with the mask mandate lifted for those vaccinated.

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‘All the kids know her’: Ansonia children’s librarian retires after 45 years

Ansonia librarian started working at the library when she was 16.

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DPH: Students and teachers can go maskless outside at recess

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends schools keep masking and other measures to stop the spread of COVID-19 through the end of the 2020-21 school year.

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A menacing ‘cage match’ remark about Lamont mars eviction debate

The Connecticut Coalition of Property Owners cancelled its press conference and the governor’s office was still waiting for an apology.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/A-menacing-cage-match-remark-about-Lamont-16191308.php

Police: Motorcyclist seriously hurt in South Windsor crash

Units responded to the area of Route 5 and Pleasant Valley Road around 8:45 a.m.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Police-Motorcyclist-seriously-hurt-in-South-16191456.php

Bridgeport officers respond to reported shooting

Officers were dispatched to Arctic and East Main streets around 11 a.m. for a preliminary report of an assault with a firearm.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Bridgeport-officers-respond-to-reported-shooting-16191444.php

Ice cream trucks will be required to have safety equipment

Summer’s ubiquitous ice cream trucks will be required to upgrade safety equipment and passing drivers would have to stop before proceeding past them, under legislation that heads to Gov. Lamont’s desk.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Ice-cream-trucks-will-be-required-to-have-safety-16190986.php

For third time this month, car stolen in CT with child inside

The latest incident occurred in Manchester Wednesday night when police say the thief ditched the car when the child woke up crying in the backseat.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/For-third-time-this-month-car-stolen-in-CT-with-16190596.php

House speaker’s urban revitalization pitch is based on UConn renewal program

House Speaker Matt Ritter wants to repeat the success of UConn 2000 with Connecticut’s poorest urban centers.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/House-speaker-s-urban-revitalization-pitch-is-16190593.php

House passes bill banning deceptive practices by faith-based pregnancy centers

The measure received final passage from the House of Representatives and is heading for the governor’s desk.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/House-passes-bill-banning-deceptive-practices-by-16190607.php

As COVID restrictions ease, are handshakes safe? Not yet, experts say

Even before the pandemic, handshakes were seen as a major way to spread disease, according to health experts, who say this form of greeting should still be avoided.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/coronavirus/article/As-COVID-restrictions-ease-are-handshakes-safe-16190498.php

Accountant for CT celebrity pizza chef gets probation in tax evasion case

James G. Guerra, 59, of Dix Hills, N.Y., was sentenced to three years of probation, with two months of home confinement.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Accountant-for-CT-celebrity-pizza-chef-gets-16190540.php

Police: Man shot on Orange Street in Hartford

One man was injured in a shooting on Orange Street in Hartford Wednesday night, police said.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Police-Man-shot-on-Orange-Street-in-Hartford-16190461.php

Alleged ‘illegal’ Bridgeport gathering may have violated pandemic curfew

The party on lower Main Street ended around 2 a.m. with the deaths of two men.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Alleged-illegal-Bridgeport-gathering-may-16189516.php

Woman charged in 2 Stratford bank robberies now charged in Bridgeport bank robbery

Police said a local woman wearing a red mask with glitter allegedly robbed three area banks on two December days.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Woman-charged-in-third-bank-robbery-16189194.php

SHU Nursing grad applies studies to save her mom

Nursing student Arianna Heonis used her Sacred Heart education to care for her mother having a heart attack.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/SHU-Nursing-grad-applies-studies-to-save-her-mom-16188970.php

Republicans ready to work with Lamont against Democrats

As Democrats prepare to negotiate $1.4 billion in new tax hikes, minority Republicans are prepared to fight with Democratic Gov. Ned Lamont.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Republicans-ready-to-work-with-Lamont-against-16188996.php

Monroe PD: 3 children charged with posting ‘nude and inappropriate photos’ of other youths on Instagram

Three youths were accused of targeting students and posting the photos with comments on an anonymous account.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Monroe-PD-3-children-charged-with-posting-16189029.php

Sacred Heart University celebrates commencement

The university is holding graduation ceremonies, with undergraduates getting their diplomas in batches and all graduate students walking the stage on May 22.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Sacred-Heart-University-celebrates-commencement-16188869.php

Derby inducts first Asian American member to Hall of Fame

Born and raised in Derby, Joseph L. Hong Moo joined the Air Force as a pilot but died in a 1955 training accident.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Derby-inducts-first-Asian-American-member-to-Hall-16188586.php

Bridgeport task force officers crack down on illegal dirt bikes, quads

Three dirt bikes and a quad were seized as officers cracked down on illegal all-terain vehicle usage in Bridgeport.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Bridgeport-task-force-officers-crack-down-on-16188713.php

Protesters decry Biden’s response to Israel-Palestine conflict at Coast Guard Academy

Scores of protesters gathered near the academy Wednesday morning as President Joe Biden visited to deliver the commencement speech.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Protesters-decry-Biden-s-response-to-16188323.php

Bomb threat prompts evacuation of Bridgeport train station

The station was evacuated around 9:50 a.m. after a call of a bomb threat, police said.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Bomb-threat-prompts-evacuation-of-Bridgeport-16187905.php

South Windsor police review surveillance footage in search for missing mother Jessica Edwards

Jessica Edwards was last seen leaving her South Windsor home around 7 a.m. on May 10, according to police.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/South-Windsor-police-review-surveillance-footage-16187887.php

Biden heads to Coast Guard Academy for commencement speech

Biden touched down at Quonset Point Air National Guard Base in Kingston, Rhode Island Wednesday morning, where two dozen supporters awaited his arrival.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Biden-heads-to-Coast-Guard-Academy-for-16187908.php

FD officials: 7 displaced by two-alarm Bridgeport blaze

Bridgeport fire crews extinguished a fire that escalated to a two-alarm on Manhattan Avenue Wednesday morning.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/FD-officials-7-displaced-by-two-alarm-Bridgeport-16187739.php

Drive for research, teaching led UConn president to resign

Thomas Katsouleas, who served as UConn’s president for two years, will return to teaching and research, he announced Wednesday.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Drive-for-research-teaching-led-UConn-president-16187657.php

‘Jennifer’s Law’ receives near unanimous support in state senate

The Senate passed two justice-related bills on Tuesday: one intended to protect survivors of domestic violence, and one that would automatically erase some criminal convictions.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Jennifer-s-Law-receives-near-unanimous-16187655.php

One year after CT first reopened, most COVID restrictions lifted today

“You’ve earned it,” Gov. Ned Lamont said to Connecticut residents ahead of Wednesday’s broad lifting of the remaining COVID restrictions, including an indoor mask mandate.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/coronavirus/article/One-year-after-CT-first-reopened-most-COVID-16187558.php

Police: 1 dead, 3 hurt in separate Hartford shootings

A spate of gunfire overnight claimed the life of one West Hartford resident and wounded three other individuals, police said.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Police-1-dead-3-hurt-in-separate-Hartford-16187562.php

Feds: Drugs sold out of local grocery stores by Hartford-area trafficking ring

Four men were taken into custody on Tuesday in connection with drug trafficking in the Hartford and New Britain areas, authorities said.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Feds-Drugs-sold-out-of-local-grocery-stores-by-16187596.php

Bridgeport: Officer on probation lost badge at 'illegal' gathering

The city on Tuesday declined requests to explain why the police department labeled the event an “illegal club” on Sunday.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Bridgeport-Officer-on-probation-lost-badge-at-16186707.php

Protests of Biden’s visit will highlight Israeli-Palestinian conflict, military spending

Over 100 protestors are expected outside the U.S. Coast Guard Academy Wednesday morning.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Protests-of-Biden-s-visit-will-highlight-16186661.php

NAACP calls for accountability after claims that police in Bridgeport violated civil rights

During a press conference Tuesday, leaders of the NAACP demanded Acting Police Chief Rebeca Garcia suspend police officers they claim abused two teens recently.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/NAACP-calls-for-accountability-after-claims-that-16186514.php

CT to lift nearly all COVID restrictions Wednesday. Here’s what you need to know.

For fully vaccinated people, there will only be limited circumstances when they need to wear a mask indoors.

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Court officials: Jury trials to resume in June

The news comes as Connecticut moves ahead with its dialedback of COVID-19 restrictions.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Court-officials-Jury-trials-to-resume-in-June-16186486.php

Fairfield University undergraduate commencement begins

The university is holding several in-person graduation ceremonies to accommodate students and keep health protocols in place.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Fairfield-University-undergraduate-commencement-16186264.php

State Senate declares racism a ‘public-health crisis’

A year after the Black Lives Matter movement sparked a national discussion on racial disparities, the state Senate on Tuesday approved a variety of health and public safety initiatives.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/State-Senate-declares-racism-a-public-health-16186192.php

Here’s how the $1,000 employment bonus will work in Connecticut

The program begins next Monday, officials said.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Here-s-how-the-1-000-employment-bonus-will-16186382.php

Police: Milford manhunt suspect allegedly strangled, held woman at knifepoint

Police arrested 32-year-old West Haven Resident Anthony Sliney on charges of first-degree threatening, second-degree strangulation, third-degree assault and disorderly conduct.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Police-Milford-manhunt-suspect-allegedly-16186087.php

Kellogg seeking re-election to Monroe first selectman seat

Kellogg has announced his intent to seek a third term as Monroe’s first selectman.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Kellogg-seeking-re-election-to-Monroe-first-16186043.php

Why Connecticut is a top destination for Biden administration visits

President Joe Biden’s visit Wednesday will notch at least five separate visits to Connecticut from his administration in the first four months of the new president’s term.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Why-Connecticut-is-a-top-destination-for-Biden-16186098.php

Former UB president, noted Jewish theologian, dies at 97

Richard Rubenstein was a rabbi, theologian, college professor and former president at the University of Bridgeport.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Former-UB-president-noted-Jewish-theologian-16186137.php

‘Come back safely:’ Family of missing South Windsor mother plea for her return

Family members have taken to social media in the hopes of spreading the word and bringing home Jessica Edwards, missing since May 10.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Come-back-safely-Family-of-missing-South-16185504.php

Which CT businesses are keeping the mask mandate?

We are asking readers to fill out a form so we can build a list of which businesses will require masks after the mandate is lifted on Wednesday.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/coronavirus/article/Which-CT-businesses-are-keeping-the-mask-mandate-16185212.php

Bay State confronts problem gambling in ways CT does not

Massachusetts has become a proving ground. It is the only state with GameSense information desks at all casinos, staffed 16 hours a day.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Bay-State-confronts-problem-gambling-in-ways-CT-16185211.php

Police: 2 wounded in Hartford shooting

Two male gunshot wound victims showed up at the hospital after a gunfire activation on Sterling Street Monday night.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Police-2-wounded-in-Hartford-shooting-16184670.php

‘Almost no city that has escaped it’: Spate of CT shootings follows national trend, officials say

A surge in shootings over the weekend in Connecticut comes as many cities nationwide have seen an uptick in violence in recent months.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Almost-no-city-that-has-escaped-it-Spate-16184634.php

How to spend the $2.8B federal stimulus: Lamont, lawmakers square off

The largest gap relates to the state’s unemployment trust fund, with $50 million under the governor’s proposal and $310 million in th legislative plan.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/How-to-spend-2-8B-stimulis-Lamont-lawmakers-16183935.php

Party host calls Bridgeport murders a ‘nightmare’ as gunfire at Little League game prompts Lamont visit

The weekend violence included two homicides at a party downtown, which the host called a “nightmare,” and shots fired near a park during a Little League game.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Party-host-calls-Bridgeport-murders-a-16183609.php

Long-term unemployed in CT eligible for $1,000 return-to-work bonuses

In an attempt to entice Connecticut’s labor force back to work, Gov. Ned Lamont on Monday announced $1,000 bonuses for long-term unemployed to return.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/coronavirus/article/Long-term-unemployed-in-CT-eligible-for-1-000-16183418.php

Mask etiquette: More are getting vaccinated, but many keeping them on

Despite an expansion of vaccines to pre-teens, and a removal of requirements to wear masks indoors, many inoculated people plan on retaining their face coverings.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/coronavirus/article/Mask-etiquette-More-are-getting-vaccinated-but-16183417.php

Police chief: Three weekend shootings were accidental

Police chief Jason Thody said one of the weekend shootings involved a person who was showing off a new firearm when the shooting occurred.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Police-chief-Three-weekend-shootings-were-16183429.php

Guns discovered in Fairfield home of mobster’s grandson

Fairfield police said they found seven guns with silencers in a home formerly rented by the grandson of a New York mobster.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Guns-discovered-in-Fairfield-home-of-mobster-s-16183198.php

Bridgeport attorney, civil rights advocate honored for promoting civic responsibility

Preston Tisdale has received this year’s Liberty Bell Award from the Greater Bridgeport Bar Association.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Bridgeport-attorney-civil-rights-advocate-16183007.php

Police: DUI driver arrested after wrong-way collision in Meriden

State police said the driver admitted to smoking marijuana before driving her vehicle the wrong way on the parkway.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Police-DUI-driver-arrested-after-wrong-way-16183012.php

Ansonia rock crushing business could move if zone change approved

Opponents said the zoning change is actually a push to head off a legal case against the rock crushing.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Ansonia-rock-crushing-business-could-move-if-zone-16182849.php

Silver Sands state park closed for police ‘investigation’

The state Department of Energy and Environmental Protection confirmed the park’s closure in a tweet sent shortly after noon on Monday.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Silver-Sands-state-park-closed-for-police-16182723.php

Police: Waterbury homicide victim recently moved to city

Police on Monday identified the victim as 26-year-old James David Smith.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Police-Waterbury-homicide-victim-recently-moved-16182553.php

Search for missing South Windsor woman enters second week

Police continue to investigate every angle as the search for a 30-year-old resident reaches the one week mark on Monday.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Search-for-missing-South-Windsor-woman-reaches-1-16182498.php

Vernon teen charged with attempted murder

A 17-year-old Vernon boy turned himself in to police late Friday night after learning of a warrant for his arrest.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Vernon-teen-charged-with-attempted-murder-16182240.php

Police: Crash closes part of Route 8 south in Naugatuck

Route 8 south is closed between exits 27 and 26 after a crash Monday morning.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Police-Crash-closes-part-of-Route-8-south-in-16182340.php

Bridgeport official: Body found at Bassick High School

An autopsy is expected to determine the cause of death for a body found at Bassick High School on Sunday.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Bridgeport-official-Body-found-at-Bassick-High-16182073.php

People report gunshots during Bridgeport Little League game

Gunfire was reported by multiple individuals during a Bridgeport Little League game at Newfield Park.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/People-report-gunshots-during-Bridgeport-Little-16182155.php

NWS: Temperature could hit 80 in CT this week

The current forecasts indicate temperatures in the high-70s this week, with a few days expected to hit or surpass 80 degrees.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/NWS-Temperature-could-hit-80-in-CT-this-week-16182075.php

Is it a plan to fight climate change, or a gas tax? The TCI is facing fierce pushback

The new transportation effort that is grazing the guardrails is the Transportation and Climate Initiative, TCI.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Is-it-a-plan-to-fight-climate-change-or-a-gas-16182096.php

Police: Overturned truck spilled soil across Naugatuck road

A truck failed to negotiate a turn near the Fulling Mills Deli and tipped over, spilling soil across the road, police said.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Police-Overturned-truck-spilled-soil-across-16182032.php

Officials: Injured Rocky Hill firefighter in stable condition after blaze

The fire chaplain said the firefighter taken to the hospital was kept overnight for evaluation and was in stable condition.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Officials-Injured-Rocky-Hill-firefighter-in-16181995.php

Elementary and secondary schools weigh vaccine mandates

Some private and religious schools are weighing whether or not to require the COVID-19 vaccine.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Elementary-and-secondary-schools-weigh-vaccine-16178487.php

Hartford PD: Man with gunshot wound sent to hospital

The man was “alert and conscious on scene,” according to a police spokesperson.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Hartford-PD-Man-with-gunshot-wound-sent-to-16181570.php

Police: Man’s leg injured in Hartford shooting

The man has a “non-life-threatening” wound and he’s in stable condition, according to a police spokesperson.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Police-Man-s-leg-injured-in-Hartford-shooting-16181472.php

Canton police: One killed, three injured in crash

Police said a car struck a tree near North Mountain Road about 11:30 p.m.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Canton-police-One-killed-three-injured-in-crash-16180769.php

Bridgeport police: Two killed in shooting in illegal night club

Police said the victims were found with gunshot wounds in a basement at 1023 Main St. in downtown Bridgeport.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Bridgeport-police-Two-killed-in-shooting-in-16180574.php

Hartford police investigate shooting

A 30-year-old man suffered a gunshot wound and was taken to a nearby hospital, police said.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Hartford-police-investigate-shooting-16180600.php

In CT towns where vaccinations lag, will stores go maskless?

One Connecticut health expert said that while it’s a good idea to lift mask mandates for those vaccinated, “the challenge is the implementation.”

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/coronavirus/article/In-CT-towns-where-vaccinations-lag-will-stores-16180539.php

How UConn’s creamery turned to cheese during the pandemic

When the pandemic closed the UConn Dairy Bar, a fixture on the Storrs campus since 1953, there was time and plenty of milk to make cheese.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/coronavirus/article/How-UConn-s-creamery-turned-to-cheese-during-16180542.php

‘An ice cube went down my spine’: The wakeup call when COVID became real for CT doctor

By mid-March last year, physicians and administrators at Yale New Haven Hospital had been talking about the coronavirus. Then Dr. Rob Fogerty got a late-night call from a colleague with word from New York City.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/An-ice-cube-went-down-my-spine-The-wakeup-16180142.php

Second shooting reported in Hartford

It was the city’s second shooting Saturday, after another shooting left two people injured in the Frog Hollow neighborhood earlier that afternoon.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Second-shooting-reported-in-Hartford-16180107.php

Police: Two shot, one ‘critical’ in Hartford

Hartford police spokesman Lt. Aaron Boisvert said police were called to the 20th block of Lawrence Street around 2:56 p.m. by the city’s Shot Spotter system.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Police-Two-shot-one-critical-in-Hartford-16180081.php

UB holds in-person commencement at Hartford HealthCare Ampitheater

The University of Bridgeport’s Class of 2021, whose university experience was marked by the pandemic, celebrates graduation.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/UB-holds-in-person-commencement-at-Hartford-16179650.php

Derby aldermen unanimously approve George Floyd vigil

The city will host a May 25 vigil on the Derby Green honoring the one year anniversary of Floyd’s murder.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Derby-aldermen-unanimously-approve-George-Floyd-16178416.php

Bridgeport’s re-entry office aims to emerge stronger out of COVID

Nearly $690,000 in grants will help fund new programs to assist ex-offenders.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Bridgeport-s-re-entry-office-aims-to-emerge-16178438.php

Stratford landscapers make a garden center grow

The business is an outgrowth of Shannon Lawn and Landscaping, which Stratford native Mike Shannon began in the 1980s after graduating from high school.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Stratford-landscapers-make-a-garden-center-grow-16178411.php

Campbell: Let’s take the most significant step forward for housing in the state, ever.

Our zoning laws are the blueprint for our towns, and they have served - up to now -- as codified segregation.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Campbell-Let-s-take-the-most-significant-step-16178235.php

CT teachers’ union plans Tax Day rally in Hartford calling for greater education funding

HARTFORD — The state’s largest teachers’ union said members will march on the state capitol Monday - tax day - calling for greater funding for schools.

The rally is part of a larger Tax Day demonstration organized by a group called Recovery For All, which held a demonstration in the city earlier this year that included nursing home workers.

A spokeswoman for the Connecticut Education Association, which represents certified educators in the state, said members plan to gather outside the union’s headquarters at 21 Oak St. and march to the north steps of the state capitol. There they will meet with other protesters.

Nancy Andrews, the union’s spokeswoman, said teachers “are calling on the governor and legislators to pass an equitable state budget that funds our future by providing funding for resources needed to help their students and pandemic-stressed communities.”

The Recovery For All coalition is calling for what it says is a more equitable tax structure, as well as funding for mental health services, higher pay and other resources.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/CT-teachers-union-plans-Tax-Day-rally-in-16178747.php

Police: Motorcycle passenger killed in New Haven crash

Police received a 911 call around 10:19 p.m. Thursday for a motor vehicle accident on Dixwell Avenue near Pond Street, New Haven police spokesman Officer Scott Shumway said Friday.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Police-Motorcycle-passenger-killed-in-New-Haven-16178672.php

Euphoria, confusion and fear: New mask rules pose challenges for CT businesses

Officials and health experts say some of the challenges include unknowns like whether children should wear masks and how to determine if someone has been vaccinated.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/coronavirus/article/Euphoria-confusion-and-fear-New-mask-rules-pose-16178341.php

GOP says reopen the state Capitol; Dems say no

The State Capitol, closed to the public since March of 2020, will be open only to lawmakers, staff and the news media for the remainder of the legislative session.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/State-Capitol-will-remain-closed-to-the-public-16178251.php

Lamont: Credit ratings boost a sign CT is fixing ‘sins of the past’

The news came six weeks after Moody’s Investors Service announced it was upgrading Connecticut’s bond rating for the first time in two decades.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Lamont-Credit-ratings-boost-a-sign-CT-is-fixing-16177969.php

Bridgeport amphitheater quietly opens for graduations

Live concerts are still weeks away, but the outdoor venue is getting some use.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Bridgeport-amphitheater-quietly-opens-for-16177897.php

Teens charged in armed robbery of landscaper

Three teenagers were charged after police said they robbed a landscaper in Bridgeport at gunpoint.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Teens-charged-in-armed-robbery-of-landscaper-16177914.php

Nursing home union not declaring victory yet despite strike cancellation

SEIU District 1199, the state’s largest health care union, has reached a deal with just one of the fournursing home companies targeted.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Nursing-home-union-not-declaring-victory-yet-16177860.php

‘Scarface’ charged with assaulting a bar security guard over mask-wearing

A Bridgeport man was charged Friday with stabbing a security guard following an argument over mask wearing.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Scarface-charged-with-stabbing-security-16177761.php

Cousin accused in Bridgeport shooting

A Bridgeport man is accused of shooting and robbing his cousin.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Cousin-accused-in-Bridgeport-shooting-16177651.php

Windsor man sentenced in Hartford area cocaine trafficking case

A Windsor man was sentenced to more than seven years in prison in connection with cocaine trafficking in the Hartford area.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Windsor-man-sentenced-in-Hartford-area-cocaine-16177194.php

Enjoy ‘the beauty and serenity of life’ at Stratford’s Boothe Park Sunday for free

After a year of reduced capacity due to the coronavirus pandemic, the public will be able to enjoy the grounds free of charge Sunday from noon to 4 p.m.

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Jose Morales expected in court in Ansonia homicide case

Jose Morales, accused of killing Christine Holloway in December 2019 in Ansonia, is expected in court on Friday.

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Feds: Fentanyl, cocaine, guns seized from New Britain apartment

A man living in New Britain faces federal charges after a search warrant led investigators to fentanyl, cocaine and guns.

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Data: Despite people moving into CT in 2020, Bridgeport’s population moved out

Data from U.S. Postal Service shows that Bridgeport has not benefited from out-of-state migration to Connecticut.

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Officials: CT resident died hiking Mount Everest

Puwei Liu, 55, a Connecticut-based Henkel employee, was one of two deaths on Mount Everest this week, officials said.

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Police: Explosives, guns, drugs seized from Storrs home

Investigators served a search warrant for the man, his home and his vehicle Wednesday afternoon, police said.

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After pandemic pet boom, CT vets see heavy workload

The Danbury Animal Welfare Society reported a record year for adoptions in 2020 and some Connecticut vets are now hiring more staff to keep up with demand.

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Police: Man suffers non-life-threatening injuries in Hartford shooting

Police said officers responded to the 100 block of Edgewood Street and learned of a gunshot wound victim at a local hospital.

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Police: Third person wanted in Vernon shooting

Two people were arrested Tuesday, including a juvenile, while a third person has been identified but not yet charged, a police spokesperson said.

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Feds: Puerto Rico resident accused of smuggling cocaine on flight to CT

Hecmarieliz Cruz-Acevedo was charged with intent to distribute five kilograms or more of cocaine, according to federal prosecutors.

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CT state offices will reopen for face-to-face transactions June 1, Lamont says

In another sign of normal life returning as the pandemic ebbs, more state offices will reopen on June 1 for customer transactions.

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Stratford mayor announces re-election run, citing transparency, ‘respectful government’

Hoydick said being mayor has been “one of the most important things and valuable things I feel I’ve ever done, and I’d like to continue for the next four years.”

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These CT reps voted against pizza as state food. Here’s why

While the bill passed with 131 votes in favor of the bill, there were nine representatives who did not vote in support of the action.

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As nursing home strike looms, state makes new offer

The strike deadline affects 26 nursing homes around the state, and about 3,000 workers. An additional 13 homes with 1,000 workers have a May 28 strike deadline.

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South Windsor police seek missing woman, 30

Jessica Edwards was last seen at 7 a.m. Monday and was reported missing by her family, police said.

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Neighbor heard screams before New London arson; search for father of boy killed by dog continues

A fire in New London remains the subject of an investigation that, police said, involves the father of a 1-month-old boy killed hours earlier in a Norwich apartment.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Neighbor-heard-screams-before-New-London-arson-16175034.php

Dog found in East Windsor — 70 miles away from Massachusetts home

The dog was found on Scantic Road Thursday morning and the dog’s owner lives in Pittsfield, Mass., police said.

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Lawsuit claims Bridgeport is discriminating against Florida workers in new high school project

A Florida engineering firm has filed a federal discrimination lawsuit against Bridgeport claiming city officials are discriminating against Florida workers on the Bassick High project.

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Shelton teen first in his age group to get COVID vaccine from St. Vincent’s

Matthew Loiz, 13, got his first dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine Thursday at Sacred Heart University’s clinic run by SHU and St. Vincent’s Medical Center.

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Police: No injuries in school bus, motorcycle collision in Seymour

Police said the accident happened just before 7 a.m. at the intersection of South Main Street and Scott Avenue.

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Children age 12 to 15 begin receiving COVID vaccine in CT

The swift expansion of eligibility came after the approval from federal drug regulators that the vaccine was safe and effective for children this age.

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UConn head Katsouleas says he’ll resign

In a letter sent to the the chairman of UConn’s Board of Trustees, he said his last day will be June 30.

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Official: 1 arrested after ‘intentionally set’ Bridgeport fire

No injuries were reported but one person was arrested at the scene in connection with the incident.

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Health care reform bills face uncertain future as end of session nears

In November, two months before Connecticut’s General Assembly convened for the 2021 regular session, lawmakers stood under the portico at the front of the state Capitol and pledged to tackle the cost of health care and access to medical services.

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Superintendent: Fairfield high school students involved in second racist incident

After one incident was reported last Friday, a second report of racist behavior occurred over the weekend, the Fairfield superintendent said.

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Bridgeport FD: 13 displaced by two-alarm blaze at multifamily home

Fire conditions were initially so bad that firefighters had to evacuate the home and triggered a second alarm, officials said.

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Starting Thursday, CVS to offer COVID vaccines to kids 12 and up in CT

CVS pharmacies across the country, including 45 in Connecticut, are opening vaccine appointments to children between the ages of 12 and 15.

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Stratford students receive COVID-19 vaccinations, citing ‘healthiest and safest option’

More clinics are scheduled for next week, which will be open to 12- to 15-year-olds as well.

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State House votes to expand ‘red-flag’ weapons-seizure law

Amid Republican complaints that the state’s ‘red-flag’ law on gun seizures is working fine, House Democrats vote to expand options for complainants.

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Ansonia Alderman unanimously pass $59.2M budget, mill rates remains the same

The new budget included fully funding the schools; savings were mostly made by personnel changes.

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Nursing home union delays strike at seven homes citing lack of preparation by owners

RegalCare “made absolutely no preparations to care for residents,” and failed to hire replacement workers, SEIU 1199 union head Rob Baril said.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Nursing-home-union-delays-strike-at-seven-homes-16171622.php

Officials: Rocky Hill woman charged with $20K Medicaid scheme

Ella Rosario, also known as Ella Connors, was arrested on May 7 by inspectors from the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Officials-Rocky-Hill-woman-charged-with-20K-16171813.php

Free on bond on seven cases, man arrested on new charges

A Bridgeport man awaiting trials in seven cases was arrested after police said he struggled with officers.

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Bridgeport PD: Task force arrests 1 in stolen vehicle crackdown

The task force is focused on investigating stolen vehicles and their ties to shootings and homicides in Bridgeport.

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CT House declares pizza the 'state food'

Members of the CT House took a few minutes to shout out their local pizzerias, while declaring the pies the “State Food.”

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Child found unharmed after car theft in Waterbury

Police said the infant was found by officers asleep in a car seat in the vehicle, unharmed.

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Feds: Bristol man pleads guilty to federal gun offense

The man was previously convicted of a felony, meaning he was not allowed to have a gun under federal law.

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Auditors say Stratford’s books are clean — while making some recommendations for improvement

Town Council Chairman Chris Pia said the review is “something to be proud of.”

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What happens if CT nursing home workers go on strike?

The strike deadline is 6 a.m. Friday at 33 nursing homes.

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Father of 1-month-old killed in dog attack still sought by police

Timothy Settles, 32, was named as a person of interest after investigators determined the fire was intentionally set.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Father-of-1-month-old-killed-in-dog-attack-still-16170951.php

Beluga whales from Canada headed to Mystic Aquarium

The transfer of multiple beluga whales from Canada to Mystic Aquarium, initially delayed over a lawsuit, is moving forward.

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CT’s ‘yellow van’ vaccination clinics are giving half as many doses as a month ago

When state officials unveiled the $33 million outreach program aimed at bringing COVID-19 vaccines to the state’s minority population, Gov. Ned Lamont likened the distinctive yellow vans to ice cream trucks that would soon be cruising through the neighborhoods.

But after a promising start, the program has hit a wall, and the number of doses administered from the vans has plunged by more than 50% in the past few weeks.

Last week, personnel from Griffin Health Care, which runs the program for the state, administered 1,032 doses, according to data provided by the state Department of Public Health. During the first week of April, 2,321 doses were dispensed through the vans.

Over the past two weeks, the CT Mirror has visited yell0w van sites in Bristol, Griswold, East Hartford, Manchester, New Britain and New Haven and found that in the majority of those locations, the vans administered fewer than 20 doses over five- and six- hour shifts.

Many of these mobile clinics have little or no advertising, other than a listing on Griffin’s website. Several pastors and local health officials who have hosted the vans in their communities are registering complaints about how the program is being run.

The vaccine outreach effort, they said, is hampered by a lack of planning, a lack of communication between local officials and officials running the program, and little or no help getting the word out about the van, from either the state or Griffin.

The yellow van program is the centerpiece of the $33 million outreach program the state launched in late March using federal funding. The outreach program is designed to reach unvaccinated residents who live in areas identified by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention as “socially...

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FD: Injured hiker rescued from Naugatuck park

A hiker injured their left leg while walking in a Naugatuck park on Monday morning, fire officials said.

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CDC: Nearly 46 percent of CT is fully vaccinated

More than 1.6 million Connecticut residents are now considered fully-vaccinated, or about 45.5 percent of its population, trailing only Maine in the nation, the CDC reported.

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Bridgeport official: Woman shot at Went Field Park

The victim was dropped off at Bridgeport Hospital Tuesday night after being shot in the leg at Went Field Park, a city official said.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Bridgeport-official-Woman-shot-at-Went-Field-Park-16170603.php

A People's United Bank phone line gave the time and temperature for decades. This weekend it went dark.

A Fairfield resident was surprised and “gutted” when he called the number on Sunday night and it didn’t work.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/A-People-s-United-Bank-phone-line-gave-the-time-16169379.php

Hartford man pleads guilty to stealing fed’s car, possession of fentanyl

Jose Nunez-Torres, also known as “J-Money,” pleaded guilty to one count of theft of government property and one count of possession with intent to distribute fentanyl, a press release said.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Hartford-man-pleads-guilty-to-stealing-fed-s-16169693.php

Police: MMA fighter Anthony ‘Rumble’ Johnson illegally used New Canaan resident’s credit card to buy plane ticket

Anthony Kewoa Johnson was taken into custody Saturday at Mohegan Sun, where he had an MMA fight the previous night.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Police-MMA-fighter-Anthony-Rumble-Johnson-16169446.php

After Middle East trip, Murphy presses for Yemen ceasefire deal

“I came back more confident than ever that it is imperative for the United States to get back into the Iran deal.’ U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/After-Middle-East-trip-Murphy-presses-for-Yemen-16169258.php

Bill would end racial designations on marriage licenses

A bill that passed unanimously in the House on Tuesday would end requirements that marriage licenses include the racial designation of people; allow property owners to delete racial covenants that were used to keep Blacks from white neighborhoods.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Bill-would-end-racial-designations-on-marriage-16169260.php

Kids age 12 to 15 can get vaccinated, but do they get COVID?

The FDA has decided to allow children aged 12 to 15 to get vaccinated, and experts in Connecticut say they do get sick from COVID infections.

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Watch out for moose on Connecticut roads, state officials warn

The alert comes a little more than a week after three people were hospitalized after their car hit a pregnant moose in Goshen.

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Garden ceremony at St. Vincent’s honors nurses: ‘Reflect and be filled with hope’

About 25 people attended a ceremony Tuesday at St. Vincent’s Medical Center in Bridgeport, part of National Nurses Week that honored nurses who have died.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Garden-ceremony-at-St-Vincent-s-honors-nurses-16168987.php

Towns plan COVID-19 vaccine clinics for 12 and over

Some towns in the greater Bridgeport area and the Naugatuck Valley will host vaccine clinics for those 12 and older.

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Lawyer: Appeals court gives elderly Stratford woman eviction reprieve

A ruling by the state Appellate Court may be a reprieve for an elderly Stratford woman being evicted from her home of more than 50 years.

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Lamont puts National Guard on standby in case of nursing home strike

Additional troops could be brought in to help with other job duties, such as relocating residents to other facilities.

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CT vaccine providers ready to inoculate tweens and early teens

After anticipated CDC action on Wednesday night, vaccines will be ready for tweens, early teens on Thursday morning throughout Connecticut.

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Principal: Group to address discrimination after racist Snapchat post by Fairfield Warde student

The 16-year-old boy who posted the image was arrested Friday after police and school administrators investigated.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Principal-Group-to-address-discrimination-after-16168681.php

Bridgeport Military Academy to share building with Bassick on University of Bridgeport campus

The school board revised plans for the new Bassick High School project, including new enrollment projections that account for Bridgeport Military Academy students.

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Connecticut will receive $200 million more in federal pandemic relief than expected

The state has now been allocated $2.8 billion and that money could flow into state coffers later this month.

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Has absentee voting increased turnout in CT? The answer is unclear.

An analysis of the last two presidential elections suggests the overall effect of absentee ballots on turnout may not be substantial.

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AAA: Gas prices in CT surpass $3 for first time in two years

The state’s average gas price Monday — recorded at $3.01 — was the highest since early May 2019 when the average price last surpassed the $3 mark in Connecticut.

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Connecticut College Corps is recruiting summer enrichment teachers

College-age students will be eligible for $4,500 stipends for mentoring school kids through the summer.

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Norwich police: 1-month-old baby dies following dog attack

Police said the child was attacked by the family’s dog Monday night.

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CT likely to start vaccinating youths 12 to 15 Thursday

An FDA committee is expected to give final authorization for the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine Wednesday and providers in Connecticut would not delay.

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Bridgeport Hispanic leaders battle vaccine fear, skepticism in their community with new video

Local Hispanic leaders are appearing in ads to encourage hesitant residents to get a vaccine.

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East Hartford Democratic leader resigns after social media allegations

The matter involving Craig Stevenson is also being investigated by police, lawmakers said.

from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/East-Hartford-Democratic-Committee-chair-resigns-16166138.php

Lamont offers $280M to nursing homes, workers to avert strike

Talks were all the more tense Monday as facilities prepared to relocate residents at homes that would be hit with a strike Friday — perhaps to facilities outside the state.

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Reputed gang member charged with carjacking woman and her young son

A teen free on bond on rape charges was charged after Bridgeport police said he allegedly carjacked a woman and her young son.

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State has first flu-related hospitalization since January

The number of people hospitalized with flu this season jump from 13 to 14 in the week ending May 1, but flu season remains quiet.

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Wolcott police: 53 cats, 1 dog found in home during untimely death investigation

The house was condemned following an inspection Saturday, the police chief said.

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After killing 3 goats, mother bear and cubs relocated in CT

The family of three bears were relocated to some state land a few miles away from the Canton home, officials said Monday.

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Police: Truck driver tried to meet with teen at CT truck stop

He was charged with criminal attempt at one count each of risk of injury to a child, second-degree sexual assault and enticing a minor.

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Committee approves Len Fasano for part-time legislative attorney

Committee approves former state Senate leader to become part-time legislative lawyer.

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Police: Man shot while driving to store in Bridgeport

Capt. Kevin Gilleran, head of the Detective Bureau, said police learned of the shooting around 11:45 p.m. Saturday.

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Moose spotted on UCONN campus in Storrs

The moose was caught on video walking along Route 195, which runs through the campus. 

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