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PAL Kicks Off Soccer In Fair Haven
“What are we?” Fair Haven Patrol Officer and newly minted Police Activity League (PAL) Soccer Coach Frantzy Toussaint asked his 15 students. Having braved drills, laps, and games in high-80 degree weather, they proudly responded, “Soccer players!”. The students-turned-soccer players are the first participants in a new...
Nyberg: Sen. Blumenthal spreads awareness for virus that can cause birth defects
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — Sen. Richard Blumenthal is one of the representatives spearheading the STOP CMV bill that’s before Congress right now. Congenital cytomegalovirus, or CMV, is the number one cause of non-genetic deafness in the United States. The virus can also cause a plethora of other birth defects. One in five babies born […]
Peace Gardeners: Let Water Flow
New Haven is proudly a United Nations Peace Messenger City — so says the beautiful gladioli-draped welcome sign that even many New Haveners may not know exists because they whiz by on speedy Ella T. Grasso Boulevard between Legion Avenue and North Frontage Road. Yet New Haven is also...
Softball Announces Incoming First Year Class
NEW HAVEN, Conn. – Laura Ricciardone, Head Coach of Softball, has announced that six newcomers will join the Bulldogs when they return to campus this fall. "I'm thrilled to have these six join our squad. Their competitive nature, drive to be excellent and high-level playing experience will create an immediate impact on the field, in the weight room and in our locker room," said Ricciardone. "They are coming to campus as winners, and I look forward to seeing their impact on Yale Softball over the course of their four years. We added three pitchers (Sienna, Grace, and Caitlin) to our staff, each with their own impactful style and strengths. Natalie is an astute defensive catcher who will connect beautifully with our large and dynamic pitching staff. Ella and Ella provide tremendous speed and depth in the outfield and offense. They are six intelligent, motivated, and dynamic young women who will be incredible members, not only of the Yale Softball, but the Yale community as a whole."
'Threatening social media post' condemned by Glastonbury Superintendent of Schools
GLASTONBURY, Conn. — Superintendent of Schools Alan Bookman, Ph.D., has responded to a recent social media post threatening violence at Glastonbury High School, according to a statement he issued on Friday. Regarding what little can be shared at this time, Bookman said the district is limited by law and...
Convenience store burglarized overnight in Wethersfield: Police
WETHERSFIELD, Conn. — Police in Wethersfield are searching for the suspect or suspects who broke into a convenience store early Saturday morning. Police were called to the Wolcott Hill Mart on 72 Wolcott Hill Road just before 5 a.m. Saturday for a report of a break-in. The employee told police that the front window was smashed and it appeared that someone entered the building.
Windham Hospital’s hydroponic garden providing access to healthy food
WINDHAM, Conn. (WTNH) — Windham Hospital’s new hydroponic garden is expanding the community’s access to fresh greens. Donna Handley, the president of Hartford HealthCare’s east region, joined News 8 to talk about how the garden is improving lives. Watch the full interview in the player above.
City Will Match State Bonding With $4.2 Million For Allen Street Flooding
Council To Review Recommendations On Late Audit Reports July 22. An infrastructure improvement plan to address longstanding stormwater and sewer main problems in the neighborhood between Allen Street and Roxbury Road near CCSU is taking shape in a cooperative effort by state legislators and the Stewart Administration. In recent months...
Preview: Playoffs Arrive Early as DC and NY Square Off in a Heavyweight Matchup to Determine East Division Standings
The DC Breeze (9-2) look to take down the New York Empire (8-3) at Trinity Health Stadium in Hartford, Connecticut tomorrow me evening in the final game of the regular season for both teams. Going into this game, it's still uncertain who will claim the East Division title, but this...
Burkett softball all-stars excited to play in regionals
WORCESTER, Mass. – The Jesse Burkett 11-12-year-old Little League Softball All-Stars won the state championship and are headed to the regionals in Bristol, Conn. The Burkett All-Stars have rolled in the post season. They are 10-0, and have outscored their opponents 110-11. For some of the players, it's the...
Connecticut Man Dies At Nantucket Triathlon
A tragedy at the Triathlon in Nantucket this weekend. Police say a swimmer died after being pulled from the swimming event. Officials say EMTs were called to the waters right around 7am when one of the participants was reported to be unresponsive at Jetties Beach. Police report that the victim...
Bear euthanized after biting woman in Cheshire: DEEP
A black bear was euthanized after biting a woman in Cheshire on Saturday afternoon. According to the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection, officers from the Environmental Conservation Police responded around 4 p.m. Saturday to reports that a black bear had bitten an adult woman. The woman sustained minor...
Hamden Police Department has full roster for first time in 10 years
HAMDEN, Conn — For the first time in approximately 10 years, the Hamden Police Department is fully staffed. In a release earlier this week, Hamden Mayor Lauren Garrett and Chief of Police Edward Page Reynolds announced that, as of July 15, the police department has a full roster with 103 filled and budgeted positions.
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