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Yale Steps Towards High Street Conversion
Yale University undertook two weeks’ worth of underground utility “exploratory work” on High Street between Chapel and Elm — as it inched towards turning the downtown block into a pedestrian- and cyclist-only plaza, in line with a deal struck by the city more than two years ago.
Very Spicy Chicken, & 401(k)s
Haven Hot Chicken co-founder Craig Sklar ticked through the ways that the local Nashville-style fried chicken takeout restaurant strives to be a responsible employer in an industry too often beset by low pay and high turn-over. Hourly employees start out earning above minimum wage, plus tips. There are ample opportunities...
Kevin Sanna Elevated to Associate Head Coach for Men’s Lacrosse
Kevin Sanna has been promoted to Associate Head Coach of the Hartford men's lacrosse team, as announced by head coach Ryan Martin. Sanna has been with the program since 2019, first joining as a volunteer and becoming an assistant coach in 2021. His contributions as both a player and coach have significantly impacted the program and the student-athletes. Sanna was a prominent player at Hartford, noted for a critical defensive play that helped secure an America East Championship in 2016.
Sales Tax-Free Week starts next Sunday, Aug. 18, in Connecticut
GLASTONBURY, Conn. — Sales Tax-Free Week starts in Connecticut on Sunday, Aug. 18 and continues through Saturday, Aug. 24. Gotta Have It on Main Street in Glastonbury is a local shop!. Jeans are their specialty, but they have everything from blouses to sweaters too!. Whether shopping is for back...
Biotech company settles for $4.5M after cybercriminals use decade-old password in massive data breach: NY AG
A biotech company has agreed to pay $4.5 million for failing to protect the health information of millions of Americans, including residents of New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut, according to New York Attorney General Letitia James.
Unsealed court filings offer details of DOJ investigation into Prospect Medical
Court documents filed Tuesday in Conneticut’s Superior Court reveal new details about federal and state investigations into Prospect Medical Holdings, a for-profit 16-hospital system headquartered in Los Angeles. The investigations — launched by the U.S. Department of Justice, Connecticut Attorney General and Connecticut Commissioner of Consumer Protection — allege...
11 pounds of cannabis found during traffic stop in Middletown
MIDDLETOWN, Conn. (WTNH) — State police say a man was arrested after roughly 11 pounds of cannabis and more than $5,000 in cash was seized during a traffic stop early Thursday. Just before 1 a.m., a trooper pulled over a silver Jeep Compass traveling without its taillights on just prior to Exit 19 on I-91 […]
Post University Achieves Record Six Teams Honored for CACC GPA
Post University Athletics achieved a historic milestone with six teams earning the Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference (CACC) Team GPA Awards, marking the highest number in the program's history. The honored teams include Men's Golf, Men's Soccer, Men's Basketball, Women's Basketball, Softball, and Women's Tennis, showcasing academic excellence across the board. Overall, the athletics program recorded a commendable cumulative GPA of 3.5, with every team maintaining a minimum GPA of 3.0, a feat unmatched by other CACC institutions. Notably, Women's Tennis led with a 3.85 GPA, while Softball excelled with a 3.84 GPA, topping all of Division II to claim the NFCA/Easton Team GPA Award for the second consecutive year.
New Haven holds back to school rally at Bowen Field
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WFSB) - Thousands of families at Bowen Field in New Haven are gearing up to return to the classroom at the district’s annual back-to-school rally. The back-to-school rally started at 2 p.m., but a long line of families were waiting to get in well before that.
Looney To Tweed: Cool Your Jets
Commercial air service at Tweed-New Haven Airport is growing nearly as fast as an SST — too fast, in the opinion of one influential neighbor. That neighbor is Fort Hale Road resident Martin Looney. Who happens to run the State Senate. Like other longtime New Haveners, Looney has watched...
St. Mary Pays Tribute To Michael McGivney
Outside the St. Mary Church at 5 Hillhouse Ave. stands a life-sized statue of the Blessed Michael McGivney, the founder of the Knights of Columbus and the patron of that parish. The sculpture has its arms outstretched, as if embracing everyone who enters the church, welcoming them in. On Tuesday,...
61-year-old motorcyclist dead after crash in Simsbury
SIMSBURY, Conn. (WTNH) — Simsbury police Thursday identified the 61-year-old killed in a motorcycle crash on Tuesday. The motorcyclist was identified as James Ferreira. Police said he was transported to a hospital, where he succumbed to injuries sustained in the crash. According to police, the crash happened at the intersection of Hartford Avenue/Route 189 and […]
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