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State board upholds decision to fire New Haven officer involved in Randy Cox case
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — City of New Haven officials are applauding a state decision that will bar an officer involved in the case of a man who became paralyzed while in police custody from getting her job back. “We are pleased that the Connecticut State Board of Mediation and Arbitration voted to uphold the […]
Winfield Seeks Out Next Gen Senators
When Gary Winfield asked a room full of sixth graders Thursday morning who’s interested in being a state senator one day, Jakhai Penn immediately shook his head no. “Who’s going to do it, then, if not you?” Winfield asked. “You can probably do a heck of a lot more than you think you can do.”
Yale New Haven Hospital facing fine after being accused of not properly handling nuclear materials
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — Yale New Haven Hospital could face a $9,000 fine after it was accused of not properly handling and transferring nuclear materials used for cancer treatment. The Nuclear Regulatory Commission proposed the fine after radiation alarms went off in December at a lead-disposal facility, according to the NRC. An unused vial […]
Bayberrys Grow, Alongside Mill River Trail
Dig. Plant. Donut — but not the kind you eat, the kind that helps the bayberry shrub retain moisture as it acclimates to its new home on the Mill River Trail. The Mill River Trail gained two new bayberry shrubs Wednesday behind 451 Grand Ave., thanks to volunteer efforts to revitalize the community corridor.
Cops: Killer’s Mom Was At The Wheel
Police announced the arrest of the young man they said shot 16-year-old Joshua Vasquez to death one and a half years ago — and arrested the alleged shooter’s mom as well. Joshua Vasquez’s family and friends gathered at the Shack community center in West Hills Thursday to mourn...
The Yale Peabody Museum unveils its new ‘Hall of the Pacific’ exhibit
NEW HAVEN, Conn. — “Hall of the Pacific," a striking new gallery at the Yale Peabody Museum, is now open to visitors. A release from the museum earlier this week said it is the first time that the Peabody is displaying an extensive array of artwork, contextual photographs and historical artifacts celebrating the living cultures of Pacific Islander communities.
MidState soccer fields controversy highlights mixed language accessibility in Meriden city government
MERIDEN—A number of elected officials, included Meriden Mayor Kevin Scarpati, have received criticism from local Spanish speakers for lack of communication surrounding the move of the fields from MidState hospital to Columbus Park. Critics say the response has called into question the mixed experiences of many Meriden Spanish speakers...
Update Released On Condition Of 2-Year-Old Shot In Monroe
The incident occurred in Monroe around 9:20 p.m., Tuesday, July 23, on Wheeler Road. According to Lt. Stephen Corrone of the Monroe Police Department, the child's mother attempted to take him to the hospital but called 911 on the way. Corrone said the child was transported to Bridgeport Hospital and...
3 accused of trafficking fentanyl laced with animal sedative
NEW HAVEN, CT (WFSB) - Three people face charges for trafficking drugs laced with a sedative used by veterinarians. Luis Rodriguez, 37, of Branford, Jermaine Monteeth, 35, of New Haven, and 27-year-old Ashley Cordova of Branford were arrested. Vanessa Roberts Avery, U.S. attorney for the District of Connecticut and the...
Yale Ob/Gyn-Yale New Haven Hospital Ranks, Again, as a Top Provider
Yale Ob/Gyn is again among the top providers in this year's U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Hospitals for Obstetrics & Gynecology” listing. In the 2024-25 ranking, Yale Ob/Gyn-Yale New Haven Hospital posted at #19 nationwide. In the previous cycle, the department and hospital ranked #4 – the highest of any Yale department or service.
2 Men Guilty Of Raping Woman At Hotel Party In Everett
A Middlesex County jury convicted two men for the rape of a woman at a party at a Everett hotel in 2020, authorities said on Thursday, July 25. William Gomez-Rojas, 31, of Chelsea was found guilty of one count of rape and one count of aggravated rape, and Jose Morales Jr., 36, of Malden, was f…
YNHH specialist riding Closer to Free for beloved coworker and friend
“I think of her very much as a mentor,” Morgan Hushion said of her coworker Jacqueline. “She really helped me over the years develop my practice in critical thinking. She is very much like my right hand at work.”. Hushion and Jacqueline, or Jac, have been together at...
Arrival Date, Final Cost of New City Police Department Unknown, but Over $7 Million Allocated for Project
There are two questions regarding the future building of a new Bridgeport Police Department facility. The first one involves when it will be built. The second question focuses on the financial end of things. Bridgeport Mayor Andy Lang has said repeatedly the process to build the new police facility will...
Serious injuries reported in motorcycle crash in Wethersfield
Police have responded to a crash in Wethersfield and said someone is seriously injured. Police said a motorcycle and another motor vehicle collided in the 400 block of Jordan Lane and Jordan Lane is closed from Ridge Road to Folly Brook Boulevard until further notice. The Wethersfield Police Department has...
Lower humidity, plenty of sunshine to end the week, start the weekend
A cold front cleared the coast yesterday ushering in much lower levels of humidity. Dew point temperatures have gone from the tropical 70s to the refreshing lower 50s. Along with the lower levels of humidity, plenty of sunshine is in store for today and the sun will carry into the weekend.
MORNING BUSINESS REPORT: Southwest Airlines changes, hottest housing market, school shopping prices
Southwest Airlines ends unassigned seating, Hartford is the nation's hottest market, and back-to-school shopping prices. Here's the Morning Business Report for July 26.
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