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New Haven gang member sentenced to 14 years in federal prison
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — A 20-year-old member of a New Haven gang will spend 168 months in federal prison for his involvement in a string of violence, according to an announcement Thursday from the U.S. Department of Justice. Devin Suggs, also known as “JB,” faced up to 20 years in prison for a racketeering […]
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.
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...
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…
Serious injuries reported in motorcycle crash in Wethersfield
Police responded to a crash in Wethersfield Friday morning and said someone was seriously injured. Police said a motorcycle and another motor vehicle collided in the 400 block of Jordan Lane. Jordan Lane was closed from Ridge Road to Folly Brook Boulevard but reopened just before 12 p.m. The Wethersfield...
Summer Trade Program at Oliver Wolcott in August
TORRINGTON—A Summer Trade Program introducing students to trade school will be held at Oliver Wolcott Technical High School Aug. 12 to 16 from 8:30 a.m. to noon. It is for students entering seventh and eighth grade and will let them explore courses in hairdressing, carpentry, precision machine took, auto, collision repair, health tech, plumbing, heating, cooling, mechanical draft engineering technology, electrical and graphics. The program will be taught by OWTS shop instructors.
Lacrosse Earns IWLCA Team And Individual Academic Honors
The Central Connecticut lacrosse team was honored for its success in the classroom, with the announcement of the IWLCA Academic Awards. The Blue Devils earned 2024 Academic Honor Squad recognition. Eight Blue Devils received individual recognition, being named to the IWLCA Division I Honor Roll. Alexa Efron, Mikayla Lecci, An Poropat, Meredith Ravizza, Talie Richardson, Kya Risher, Lauren Valluzzi and Shaelyn Yermal posted cumulative GPA over 3.5 and are juniors or above. To qualify for the team honor, the team must post a 3.2 or higher team GPA for the academic year. The IWLCA honored 1,163 student-athletes from 113 different...
Vet’s book shares stories of celebrity clients and pets
KENT—Dr. Amy Attas admits that she’s pretty obsessed with pugs. Her Kent home is filled with representations of the small breed that has a short muzzle, wrinkled face and curled tail. A big believer in rescuing dogs, the veterinarian shares stories of her own life, as well as many celebrity clients, in her new book, “Pets and the City.”
Woman Nabbed As Suspect In Murder Near Meriden CT Amtrak Station
The shooting of New Haven County resident Beth Ndwiga of Meriden occurred around 10 p.m., Monday, July 22, near the Meriden Green. According to an incident report obtained by Fox61 News, 32-year-old Maryiah Farrar of Meriden was charged with assault and conspiracy to commit assault on Tuesday, July 23. Meriden...
Avelo Airlines Expands Service to Bradley International
Avelo Airlines announced its largest ever expansion July 24, including new service out of Bradley International Airport. With the expansion, Avelo will add seven new nonstop routes from Connecticut, including the airline’s first two international destinations. Avelo will offer international flights from Bradley to Cancun, Mexico and Montego Bay,...
Senators Murphy, Blumenthal call for scrutiny of T-Mobile merger
Yesterday, Connecticut Senators Chris Murphy and Richard Blumenthal joined Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren, Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar, Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders and New Jersey Senator Cory Booker, in writing a letter to the Department of Justice (DOJ) and Federal Communications Commission (FCC) requesting them to “closely scrutinize” T-Mobile’s proposed $4.4 billion purchase of UScellular. “As […] The post Senators Murphy, Blumenthal call for scrutiny of T-Mobile merger appeared first on Connecticut Inside Investigator.
Lee Schwamm: Smarter Healthcare Systems With AI
Howie and Harlan are joined by Lee Schwamm, associate dean for digital strategy and transformation for Yale School of Medicine and chief digital health officer for Yale New Haven Health System, to discuss how AI and other digital tools can be part of fixing a broken healthcare system. Harlan reports on lightly regulated compounding pharmacies producing anti-obesity drugs; Howie gives an update on efforts by the FDA and CDC to fight bird flu.
Serious injuries reported in Wethersfield crash that involved motorcycle
WETHERSFIELD, CT (WFSB) - A crash that involved a motorcycle and a sedan closed a road in Wethersfield on Friday morning. Police reported serious injuries. According to the state Department of Transportation, the crash happened on Jordan Lane, which is also Route 314. Police said the road was closed from...
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