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One of Connecticut’s Most Popular Trader Joe’s Seasonings Banned in South Korea
Imagine a scenario where you take an "Everything Bagel," remove the bagel itself, and what remains is one of Connecticut's most beloved seasonings. Trader Joe's has garnered a rabid following, thanks in part to unique products like their "Everything But the Bagel" seasoning. Connecticut hosts 9 Trader Joe's locations:. Danbury.
Mohegan Sun Wins National Awards For Dining and Entertainment
It really surprises me when I meet someone from Connecticut that has never been to Mohegan Sun or Foxwoods. I understand that some still have the notion that these incredible destinations are nothing but beautifully designed slot machines that vacuum all of your spending money away, but they're so much more than just casinos.
CCSU pays out $760,000 after loss in Supreme Court
Central Connecticut State University (CCSU) has paid former employee Christopher Dukes $762,525 after losing an arbitration case before the Connecticut Supreme Court, rocketing Dukes to one of the ten highest-paid state employees in 2024, alongside Connecticut’s UConn basketball coaches and top doctors at UConn Health, according to the state’s open data website. State data shows […] The post CCSU pays out $760,000 after loss in Supreme Court appeared first on Connecticut Inside Investigator.
Connecticut advocates ask for nursing home staffing rule
HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) – Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) advocated alongside nursing home workers on Monday morning for a controversial federal staffing mandate. Two dozen nursing home staff with the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) gathered outside the Connecticut Capitol holding signs that said, “Safe Staffing Now!” The union supports the Minimum Staffing Standards for Long-Term Care […]
‘Camp Justice’ encourages future careers in Connecticut’s criminal justice system
ROCKY HILL, Conn. (WTNH) — State prosecutors are bringing dozens of teenagers into their offices in Rocky Hill. Not because the students did anything wrong. In fact, they are doing something very right. They are learning all about the criminal justice system at what the State Division of Criminal Justice calls “Camp Justice.” “Obviously, there […]
Connecticut Families: NAUGKIDS allows kids to ride historic train for free this summer
THOMASTON, Conn. (WTNH) — All aboard the Naugatuck Railroad for a unique adventure through the river valley! “I think history is important and this is a really unique opportunity because you get to experience this in Connecticut on a historic line that helped build this entire county at one time,” said Orion Newall, manager of […]
Missing: Have You Seen This 25-Year-Old Poughkeepsie Woman?
New York State Police issued an alert on Tuesday, July 23, following the disappearance of Dutchess County resident Maria Ortiz, of Poughkeepsie. Police noted that "Maria is small in stature," and has brown eyes, black hair, and of a thin build. The images shown above are the only ones available...
Culinary competition heats up at the CIA in Hyde Park
HYDE PARK- Production crews are cooking up some hot new content in Dutchess County said to be on Netflix’s future menu of culinary-based content. The Culinary Institute of America (CIA) is playing host to a high-profile cooking competition where the prestigious campus has joined forces with an all-star production and distribution team.
The Green Teen program of Cornell Cooperative Extension Dutchess County cuts ribbon on community garden
MILLBROOK- On a beautiful afternoon at the Dutchess Community College (DCC) campus, the Green Teen Programs of Beacon and Poughkeepsie showcased the fruits, but more so the vegetables, of their labor with the Ribbon Cutting of the new Community Garden. Many supporters attended, including Dr. Peter Grant Jordan, President of DCC; Assemblymember Jonathan G. Jacobson; Brandon Gonzalez, Office of Congressman Pat Ryan; Dutchess County Executive Sue Serino, and Mayor of the City of Poughkeepsie, Yvonne Flowers.
Community comes together to fund surgery for dog thrown from moving vehicle in Avon
A dog suffered serious injuries after being thrown from a moving vehicle in Avon on Tuesday afternoon. Avon animal control officials said the dog was thrown from a vehicle on Route 44 in the area of Petco and Puerto Vallarta at approximately 4 p.m. Tuesday. The dog — a 1-year-old...
Blake Kamoen shuts out Simsbury, Post 75 wins tournament opener
MIDDLETOWN — Blake Kamoen, the ace of Haddam-Killingworth’s staff in the spring season, continued to flash his repertoire of pitches into the summer for Middletown Post 75’s 19U squad. Kamoen got the ball for the 75ers’ first start of the American Legion state tournament Tuesday night, and...
New Britain Democrats Donate To Dr. Alton F. Brooks Scholarship Fund
The New Britain Democratic Party Chair Chris Anderson has announced that the New Britain Democrats have made a $250 donation to the Alton Brooks Scholarship, maintained at the Community Foundation of Greater New Britain, in honor of the revered community leader, Dr. Alton F. Brooks. In a letter to David...
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