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Several events held in Hartford this weekend
HARTFORD, CT (WFSB) - It’s a busy weekend in Hartford with several events around the capital city focused on music, food and comic books. No matter where you are in Hartford you’re likely to see crowds of people, and there’s a good chance some will be in costumes.
Hartford to host multiple events this weekend
It's another busy weekend in Hartford, with thousands of people coming to the city for events like ConnectiCon, the Festival of Jazz, The Riverfront Food Trucks, the Salsa Social, and Latino Fest. While enjoying both ConnectiCon and the Riverfront Food Trucks, Justin of Hartford says it's a great way to...
UConn men’s basketball alumni team Stars of Storrs cruises to first-round win in TBT debut
Blowout wins in single-elimination tournaments have been the way of UConn men’s basketball over the last two years. The Stars of Storrs, a team of mostly ex-Huskies, continued the trend as it debuted in The Basketball Tournament on Saturday evening. Playing as the top seed in the Pittsburgh Regional, the Stars of Storrs blew past the No. 8 seed Herkimer Originals for an 85-52 victory. R.J. ...
Jennifer Lopez Attends The East Hampton Antiques & Design Show
Photos Courtesy of The East Hampton Antiques & Design Show. On Friday, July 12th, a preview benefit cocktail party took place for the 2024 East Hampton Antiques and Design Show at the sunning, historic grounds of Mulford Farm in East Hampton. Attendees had the chance to meet Honorary Chairmen, acclaimed design duo Tony Ingrao and Randy Kemper.
Huntington Station Man Killed In Head-On Aquebogue Crash
It happened around 11:45 a.m. Friday, July 19, in Suffolk County on Main Road, east of Union Avenue in Aquebogue. A 2018 BMW, operated by New York City resident Anthony Croce, age 65, of Brooklyn, collided head-on with a 2002 Nissan, operated by Matthew Schramm, age 67, of Huntington Station, Riverhead Police said.
Cornwall labrador maimed in bear attack
CORNWALL — An eight-year-old black labrador retriever named Charlie was mauled by a bear in his yard on the evening of Wednesday, July 17. Phyllis Nauts, his owner, said she did not hear or see the fight and only realized what had happened when Charlie came inside for mealtime.
Dealership forced me to return my new Kia after 15 days but wouldn’t give back car I traded – now I’m suing over repo
A DRIVER had to return his car to the dealership 15 days after bringing the vehicle home. Now, the one-time used Kia owner is suing the dealership after it allegedly sold his old car. Gilbert Rodriguez, who was driving a 2011 Ford Focus and wanted a newer SUV, found a...
Brian Quillin: Greenport Vocal Coach Teaches Confidence in Music & Life
Upon meeting Brian Quillin at his home music classroom in Greenport, it quickly becomes clear that he’s found his calling as a private voice teacher. It’s not his deep knowledge of music theory, skills on piano and guitar, or crystal-clear singing voice that give away his proficiency in this new career — though those are vital tools in his belt. No, the key to his burgeoning success seems to stem from his uplifting aura of positivity and genuine enthusiasm for his students’ growth on and off the stage.
Sound Bites: Submarine builders wanted
Good morning — Thousands of jobs are open in Connecticut’s submarine building sector. Reps. John Larson and Joe Courtney (D-CT) have launched a campaign called “Hire Hartford” to match workers to employers, like Electric Boat in Groton. Last year, Electric Boat hired more than 5,000 people. They’re hoping to do the same this year.
Wethersfield police seeking to identify suspects involved in robbery
WETHERFIELD, CT (WFSB) - Wethersfield police are seeking public assistance in identifying suspects involved in a burglary at Wolcott Hill Mart early Saturday morning. Officers were called to the Wolcott Hill Mart located at 72 Wolcott Hill Rd. around 4:57 a.m. after an employee reported a smashed front window. Upon...
Private Equity Car Wash Comes To Whalley
David Council gives a heart sign, a wave, or a double thumbs-up to every car that drives through New Haven’s newest car wash — the local outpost of a private equity-owned chain he helps manage on Whalley Avenue. The suds might look familiar to customers of traditional mom-and-pop...
To Learn Torah with a ‘Business Minded Approach’
After eighty years of spreading chassidishe warmth in Russia and in England, Reb Avrohom Sender Nemtzov on vacation in New Haven, CT, when he received a letter from the Rebbe inspiring him with a sense of mission. As one of the first temimim at Tomechi Temimim in Lubavitch, Reb Avrohom...
Child, 7, dead after being pulled from swimming pool on Long Island
BAY SHORE (PIX11) – A child was pulled unresponsive from a swimming pool in Bay Shore Saturday evening, according to the Suffolk County Police Department. The 7-year-old was found at a residence on North Thompson Drive around 8:25 p.m., police said. The child, who is from Brooklyn, was rushed to an area hospital and later […]
Mystic’s Own Standridge Recognized Nationally
David Standridge, executive chef at The Shipwright’s Daughter located in the heart of downtown Mystic, was crowned the 2024 winner of the James Beard Foundation’s Best Chef: Northeast award. The James Beard Foundation Awards recognize not only the best chefs and restaurants in the country, but those committed to sustainability, diversity, and equity. Standridge is a prime example of just that.
Quinnipiac announces new Assistant Dean for the School of Computing and Engineering
On July 11, Quinnipiac University announced John A. Bau Jr. as the new Assistant Dean of the Student Experience and Career Development in the School of Computing and Engineering. Bau graduated from James Madison University with a bachelor’s degree in communications. He also revived a master’s in communications from the...
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