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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.
Connecticut National Guard candidates taken to hospital after ruck march in heat
NIANTIC, Conn. (WTNH) — Three Connecticut National Guard officer candidates were taken to a hospital for evaluation after “feeling the physical effects of the heat,” according to the National Guard. Members of the Connecticut National Guard Officer Candidate School were conducting a ruck march on Tuesday at Camp Nett in Niantic when five candidates reported […]
CT Supreme Court breaks new ground in case about eyewitness identifications
The state Supreme Court broke new ground Tuesday when it established a procedure that will allow people convicted of crimes to benefit, retroactively, from judicial decisions made years after they were found guilty and incarcerated. The unanimous decision written by Justice Andrew McDonald turns on the case of Edgar Tatum, convicted of murder in 1990 largely on the basis of what the court ...
JD Vance’s ties to Connecticut
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — Ohio Sen. JD Vance’s ties to Connecticut are in the spotlight after Vance was selected by former president Donald Trump to be the Republican nominee for vice president. Vance, 39, is alumnus of Yale Law School. His bestselling memoir, “Hillbilly Elegy,” traces his path from an impoverished upbringing in Ohio, […]
HVFC Tells a Story of Safety at Brainerd Library
(July 17, 2024) — On July 9, 2024 members of the Haddam Volunteer Fire Company brought fire safety and a little fun to some of Haddam’s youngest residents. During “Children’s Storytime” at Brainerd Memorial Library, HVFC Captain Joshua Meyer read “The Little Firetruck” by Margery Cuyler, “Flash the Little Fire Engine” by Pam Calvert, and “Fire Truck” by Peter Sis.
Proposed heat safety rules could help workers stay cool and stay out of the ER, Blumenthal says
As record-breaking temperatures scorch Hartford and much of the nation this summer, US Sen. Richard Blumenthal from Connecticut urges federal workplace safety officials to implement the new heat safety regulations proposed on July 2. “This heat is a direct threat of illness, injury, and fatality to workers outdoors, but also...
Connecticut primary Election Day is less than a month away: Your guide to the candidates
HARTFORD, Conn. — Everyone’s eyes are focused on November’s election. Before it happens, Connecticut's primary election on Aug. 13 must come first. The U.S. Vote Foundation says, “In primary elections, a party selects a candidate for a General Election, and you vote for a candidate who will be nominated to be on a ballot.”
Gov. Lamont issues executive order establishing Equity and Opportunity Office
Gov. Ned Lamont issued an executive order establishing an Office of Equity and Opportunity “that will be responsible for leading Connecticut’s efforts to ensure that state government is a leader in equity and inclusion with the goals of eliminating institutional and systemic barriers,” according to a press release. Lamont’s office indicated the office will be paid for […] The post Gov. Lamont issues executive order establishing Equity and Opportunity Office appeared first on Connecticut Inside Investigator.
Durham-Middlefield Push for New Referendum to Approve School Renovations, Closures
DURHAM/MIDDLEFIELD — The Board of Education wants to take another swing at a narrowly failed referendum to close two schools and renovate a third, with members saying they think better communication ... Haven’t subscribed yet? Click here to register. CT Examiner is just $20 a year. And if...
$145 million renovation of CT arena hits snag on eve of critical votes. Here’s why.
A $145 million renovation of downtown Hartford’s aging XL Center arena hit a worrisome snag on the eve of critical votes on the long-delayed project, tied to the ticketing company that provides services to the venue and its involvement in federal antitrust litigation. Ticketmaster, which serves the sports and entertainment complex, is an affiliate of Live Nation Entertainment Inc. Live Nation, ...
State police mourn passing of loyal retired K9
(WFSB) - State police on Wednesday announced the passing of a loyal retired K9. Troopers said Tobi died of severe gastrointestinal complications on Monday. Tobi’s handler was Bruce Lachance. “The team at Central Hospital of Veterinary Medicine in Guilford spared no effort, even resorting to a major surgical intervention...
Wrong-way crash prevented by new detection system, North Haven police say
NORTH HAVEN, Conn. (WFSB) - A driver is safe thanks to a new wrong-way detection system, North Haven police say. During a heavy rain on Wednesday night, a driver entered an I-91 exit ramp heading the wrong way. The driver was alerted by signs with red circular LED lights, which...
Free jazz festival in Hartford runs from Friday night through Sunday
Music enthusiasts and those who enjoy a good tune or two should get ready, New England's largest free jazz festival kicks off in Downtown Hartford on Friday. City officials anticipate more than 150,000 people will attend the 33rd annual Greater Hartford Festival of Jazz over the next three days. The festival is from Friday, July 19 to Sunday, July 21.
Corner Pug in West Harford to close in August
The Corner Pug in West Hartford will be serving its last appetizers, meals and drinks next month, closing down after nearly 25 years of business. Saturday, Aug. 17 will be the last day for the Elmwood institution that greets customers with a casual pub feel and lots of photos of pugs.
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...
Elderly couple uninjured after tree falls on Wethersfield house
WETHERSFIELD, Conn. (WTNH) — An elderly couple in Wethersfield were unharmed after a tree fell on their house during Tuesday evening’s strong winds. The tree hit the Chauncey Road house at about 8 p.m., according to Wethersfield Volunteer Fire Department Chief Brian Schroll. The attic was damaged and the neighborhood lost power. Utilities have since […]
Tea time in the barn
Jul. 17—EAST LYME — Tables full of family members and friends filled the barn of Brookside Farm Museum during a children's tea event at the historical house museum on Wednesday. This was the first tea for kids event at the farm, but Wanda Stazick, with the Friends of Brookside Farm Museum, said she hoped to make it an annual event. "We're trying to get people to know we're here and introduce ...
Multiple vehicles damaged and stolen in Yale community: Campus police
NEW HAVEN, Conn. — The Yale Police Department announced Wednesday they dealt with “a concerning trend in criminal activity” over the weekend in New Haven. YPD said in a press release they received multiple reports of vehicle damage and car thefts, some involving youth. It highlighted two...
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