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Cheshire ice sculptor spends days inside 18-degree studio
CHESHIRE, Conn. — Bill Covitz has owned “Ice Matters” for 25 years, but during summer heat waves, people become especially curious about his ice capades. “Ice Matters is a sculpture company, and we do ice sculptures for weddings and corporate events and holiday parties,” said Covitz, who works out of a 17' by 17' freezer/studio that’s on his residential property in Cheshire.
Shooting At Waterbury Apartment Complex Leaves 1 Dead, 1 Wounded
The incident occurred in New Haven County around 6:20 a.m., Tuesday, July 16, in Waterbury at 47 Armand Drive. According to Lt. Ryan Bessette of the Waterbury Police, a report of gunshots sent officers to an apartment complex where they found a 65-year-old man injured inside his unit. A second...
CT brothers ran for cover during attempted assassination at Trump rally
BUTLER COUNTY, Pa. (WTNH) — A Quinnipiac University student and his brother were in the crowd at Donald Trump’s rally on Saturday. Tyler and Jake Hoke ran for cover as the shots rang out. The brothers happened to be visiting a friend in the Pittsburgh area and decided to check out the rally. “It doesn’t […]
Six Lakes Park’s Future Sought
Trails for wheelchairs and strollers. A pavilion for events and education programs. Kayaking and fishing. All these ideas and more emerged from a meeting at Thornton Wilder Hall at Miller Library in Hamden, held by Six Lakes Park Coalition, as the coalition invited the public to submit input on what a future state park in the middle of Hamden might look like, and how it might best serve the community around it.
'TWAS THE NIGHT BEFORE By Cirque Du Soleil To Make Connecticut Debut In November
'Twas the Night Before… by Cirque du Soleil is a Christmas themed show inspired by the joy of giving and the wonder of the holiday season, with something for everyone in the family to enjoy. Whether you are a child of 5, 50, or 95 years old you are sure to be wowed by incredible acrobatics and a heart-warming story this season at Toyota Oakdale Theatre in Wallingford, CT for a strictly limited engagement, November 29 – December 8, 2024. This is the first time that a Cirque du Soleil show has performed at the iconic venue.
Local students receive degrees from Quinnipiac University
The following students received degrees from Quinnipiac University during commencement ceremonies held in May:. Matthew Rodgers-Aniello, earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in game design and development. Tuxedo Park. Matthew Kashevaroff earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in film, television, and media arts. Monroe. Bianca DeGennaro earned of Bachelor of...
Fabbri Adds Hopper To The Staff
HAMDEN, Conn. – Quinnipiac University women's basketball Head Coach Tricia Fabbri announced the addition of Ashley Hopper as the Director of Basketball Operations on Tuesday, July 16th. "I want to thank Coach Fabbri for the opportunity," said Hopper. "I am super grateful to be at Quinnipiac and it's been...
Turner Announces 2024-25 Non-Conference Schedule
HAMDEN, Conn. – The Quinnipiac Women's Ice Hockey program has revealed its non-conference schedule for the upcoming 2024-25 season, as announced Head Coach Cassandra Turner and the Bobcats on Tuesday afternoon. The non-conference slate features 13 games with four at home in Hamden while the Bobcats will hit the...
Comptroller, SEBAC announce disability pension survey penalties
Comptroller Sean Scanlon recently announced the state has reached a deal to implement penalties for individuals who receive disability pension benefits and who fail to respond to an annual survey about other income they receive. Under the new deal, which the state and the State Employees Bargaining Agent Coalition (SEBAC) recently reached, individuals who receive […] The post Comptroller, SEBAC announce disability pension survey penalties appeared first on Connecticut Inside Investigator.
Connecticut Landscaping Contractor Sentenced for Tax Evasion
A Newington, Conn., landscaping service co-owner was sentenced to three years of probation and ordered to pay a $1.75 million fine for tax evasion, the Justice Department announced Tuesday. Anthony Niro was a co-owner of A. Niro Landscape Contractors Inc., where his wife, Nanette, maintained the service’s financial records.
11 Non-Conference Games Fill Out Men's Ice Hockey Schedule
HAMDEN, Conn. — The 2024-25 men's ice hockey regular season non-conference schedule is set, as the Bobcats announced their 11-game out of league slate on Tuesday afternoon. After an exhibition against Northeastern on Oct. 6, Rand Pecknold's club will open the 2024-25 regular season with a home contest against Penn State on Oct. 12 at M&T Bank Arena. It will be the first meeting between the two schools.
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...
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