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Legislators react to herbicide use along Housatonic Railroad track
Community leaders maintain that recent herbicide spraying conducted by the Housatonic Railroad Co. (HRRC), done just days before new regulations took effect, is part of a broader pattern of regulatory gaming demonstrated by the railroad. On May 21, Governor Lamont signed Connecticut House Bill 5219, which had been unanimously passed...
1 in 4 Connecticut adults have a disability: CDC and CT Paid Leave Authority report
HARTFORD, Conn. — July marks the 34th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, which prohibits discrimination based on disability. In a release this week, the CT Paid Leave Authority reminded Connecticut residents that paid leave is available for workers living with a disability, and their caregivers, if they have what is considered a serious health condition.
Gravel Runs Away With Brad Doty Classic
ATTICA, Ohio — David Gravel keeps rolling on. The Watertown, Conn., native entered the year carrying the weight of heaps of expectation. And he continues to meet them as he chases his first World of Outlaw NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car championship. Entering the week, Gravel and the Big...
Laundry Love of Greater Danbury (LLGD)
As a chapter of a national non-profit, Laundry Love of Greater Danbury (LLGD) funds the washing of clothes and bedding for low/no income families and individuals in Danbury. Through partnerships with community agencies and White Street Wash laundromat, LLGD is brightening the lives of hundreds of residents through love, dignity, and detergent. Thanks to the generosity of many area organizations, LLGD provided over 3,600 loads of laundry last year.
Leaders, advocates meet in Hartford to discuss solutions to state homelessness crisis
HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — Local, state and federal leaders met at the Hartford Public Library on Thursday to discuss possible solutions for the homelessness crisis in Connecticut. Over 4,800 people experienced homelessness in Connecticut in the month of June. “Investing in people is as important as investing in bricks and mortar,” Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn) […]
‘It seems personal:’ South Windsor Swim and Tennis Club ransacked
SOUTH WINDSOR, Conn. (WTNH) — Members of the South Windsor Swim and Tennis Club are picking up the pieces after their clubhouse was broken into and vandalized Sunday night. Club leaders said those responsible broke in through the side gate and ransacked the clubhouse, stealing money, throwing the membership computer and defibrillator in the pool, […]
Cheese Biz Pioneer Dies At 87
Pasquale “Lino” Liuzzi’s first job upon immigrating to America in 1962 was pouring concrete for sidewalks in the Bronx. A few weeks after landing that work, he saw an ad in an Italian newspaper: a factory in East Haven was looking for a cheesemaker. He decided to give it a shot.
Town leaders consider renaming local field after fallen state trooper
SOUTHINGTON, Conn. (WFSB) - Southington town leaders are considering renaming a local field after State Trooper Aaron Pelletier, who died making a traffic stop in May. It has been nearly two months since Southington native and State Trooper Aaron Pelletier was killed in a hit-and-run, but residents remember it like it was yesterday.
Peter Pan flies into Waterbury this weekend with the Golden Years Theatre Company
WATERBURY, Conn. — Grab your top hat - because Peter Pan is flying into Waterbury this weekend. But this is not a cast like you've ever seen before, each one of them is over the age of 60. The oldest member taking the stage is 80 years old!. The...
Inaugural Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Residents Begin Training
The first physical medicine and rehabilitation (PM&R) residents have begun their training at Yale School of Medicine. This new residency program, which is part of the Department of Orthopaedics & Rehabilitation, is the second of its kind in the State of Connecticut that will train future physiatrists. Physiatry is a...
Local hospitals report rise in patients with heat-related illnesses
HARTFORD, CT (WFSB) – Local hospitals reported a rise in patients suffering from heat-related illnesses as temperatures rise. During heat waves, staying hydrated is crucial as severe dehydration can quickly lead to hospitalization, with the elderly being particularly vulnerable. Dr. Jennifer Martin, Chair of Emergency Medicine at St. Francis...
Broadway star, Fradiani, heads 2024 Savin Rock Festival’s bill
Broadway star and “American Idol” winner Nick Fradiani will headline the Savin Rock Festival on July 27 in Old Grove Park, 1 Palace St. On July 26, the festival’s opening night will feature the tribute band Foreigner Journey Experience. Mayor Dorinda Borer said the annual event will...
Waterbury 18-year-olds charged for stealing 21 guns from Salem store
WATERBURY, Conn. (WTNH) — Two 18-year-olds were charged for stealing guns and committing two carjackings. According to police, Tyssan “Tigger” Woods and Eduardo Cruz, both from Waterbury, stole 21 firearms from Statewide Pawn Shop in Salem. After the burglaries, Woods and another individual committed two carjackings. Police have only recovered eight of the stolen firearms. […]
Big Y Welcomes Customers to New Store in Middletown
MIDDLETOWN, Conn. (WTNH) — Local grocery store chain Big Y has opened it’s newest location in Middletown. Connecticut’s Morning Buzz Reporter Jillian Andrews stopped by the new market to check it out. Sam Chevalier is the store director of the new location at 850 South Main Street...
Notre Dame Head Coach Marcus Freeman’s ESPN Schedule This Week
Notre Dame football is headed to New York this week to do the media rounds. Notre Dame does this traditionally and during the media takeover last year, was able to catch part of a New York Mets game with none other than Sports Illustrated swimsuit cover girl Kate Upton. Marcus Freeman will be part of this annual media blitz as he heads just outside of the Big Apple to Bristol, Conn. to do the traditional “car wash” at the ESPN studios. Below is how Marcus Freeman’s schedule sets up at ESPN this coming Thursday afternoon and Friday morning: 🏈@NDFootball's @Marcus_Freeman1 will join various ESPN programming to preview the '24 CFB season Thurs🏈2p | @SportsCenter | ESPN🏈3:30p | College Football Live | ESPN🏈4:45p | Amber & Ian | @ESPNRadio Fri🏈8:45a | DiPietro & Rothenberg Show | ESPN Radio🏈9:30a |… pic.twitter.com/TToZzE8G4v — ESPN PR (@ESPNPR) July 17, 2024
Lovelace sworn in as new North Branford chief of police
NORTH BRANFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — North Branford has a new top cop, Chief James Lovelace. From walking the halls as a student in North Branford schools to being sworn in at the new high school as chief of police on Wednesday night. In between that time, Chief Lovelace has had a long journey with the […]
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