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HRA Welcomes Donation from New Britain Youth Leads for Local Food Center
Youth leaders from New Britain Youth Leads donated money they had fundraised to HRA of New Britain’s New Britain Food Resource Center. The donation of $225 was presented by Youth Leads to HRA at the Food Resource Center’s Farmington Avenue location, HRA said, “to recognize the Food Resource Center’s efforts to provide food to thousands of New Britain residents each year who otherwise cannot access enough for their families.” The donation was presented to HRA on a ceremonial “big check.”
‘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, […]
CrowdStrike outage affects agencies, businesses, airlines in Connecticut
CONNECTICUT, USA — A major technology outage affecting computers across the world is having an impact in Connecticut as well. The outage impacts Windows-based systems using CrowdStrike, a global cyber security company. CrowdStrike CEO George Kurtz posted on social media platform X that the company was "actively working with customers impacted by a defect found in a single content update for Windows hosts." Mac and Linux users are unaffected.
Urgent Tehillim Needed for Young Bochur
A young bochur learning in Suffield, CT, was hit by a car and is in critical condition. Please take a moment to say kapitel 20 and 16 for Menachem Mendel ben Nechama Dina for a complete and speedy recovery. A young bochur learning in Suffield, CT, was hit by a...
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.
Southwick Conservation Commission wants more enforcement of rules at North Pond
SOUTHWICK — At nearly the same time the Select Board was approving a plan to temporarily ban parking at the North Pond Conservation Area after a recent brawl, the Conservation Commission was discussing its ideas on how respond. “Some things are out of our control, but we need to...
Following Vance VP pick, CT abortion-rights advocates express growing concern about access to care
Connecticut officials and health care advocates are sharing their concerns about more potential threats to abortion and reproductive health care, gathering in New Haven this week just hours after conservative Ohio Sen. J.D. Vance was named Donald Trump’s pick for vice president. Vance, who signaled support for a national...
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.
AIC's criminal justice master's program qualifies for Quinn Bill
Law enforcement officers who get a master's degree in criminal justice from American International College in Springfield are now eligible for pay increases. The master’s program recently qualified as part of the Quinn Bill - a Massachusetts program that offers pay incentives to officers who pursue higher education. Also...
Springfield Rescue Mission to hold Ride to End Homelessness
(Mass Appeal) – Get your motorcycle ready, because it’s time to get rolling for the Springfield Rescue Mission’s Ride to End Homelessness. The ride is from Auburn to Springfield and everyone can enjoy live music, food, drinks and raffles, but it’s all for an important mission for people in our community. From the Springfield Rescue Mission are its Executive Director & CEO, Kevin Ramsdell, and the Chief of Staff, Sabra Ramsdell, to share how you can participate in several ways.
Driver arrested after chase through 2 states; Charlton police cruiser struck
SOUTHBRIDGE — A Connecticut man was arrested after a Thursday afternoon vehicle pursuit that crossed state lines, led to a Charlton cruiser being struck and ended in Southbridge, according to Charlton police. Nicholas Newton, 31, of Connecticut was arrested in Southbridge after several unsuccessful attempts to stop a vehicle in the southwestern...
Bob’s Discount garners top recognition for customer experience in nationwide survey
MANCHESTER, Conn. — Bob’s Discount Furniture, a Top 100 omnichannel furniture retailer, has been named one of America’s Top Retailers, 2024 by USA Today and Plant-A Insights Group. “Bob’s Discount Furniture is thrilled to learn that our in-store experience has been recognized by such an esteemed data...
Suspect who stabbed a Hartford mother is still on the loose
HARTFORD, CT (WFSB) - A mom of two in Hartford is stabbed by a stranger over the July 4th weekend. Now, she wants to know why the man who stabbed her, is still free. It was a hot July 4th night, as Salena Collado stood outside her apartment on New Britain Avenue, minding her own business.
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