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Boys and Girls Club of New Haven has a new name and is growing in a new chapter
The New Haven Boys and Girls Club has turned a corner, according to the chair of the board of directors. Erik Scaranuzzo says they’ve put in a lot of work since the day in 2019 when the organization abruptly – and briefly - closed. On Wednesday, the center...
Update Released On Condition Of 2-Year-Old Shot In Monroe
The incident occurred in Monroe around 9:20 p.m., Tuesday, July 23, on Wheeler Road. According to Lt. Stephen Corrone of the Monroe Police Department, the child's mother attempted to take him to the hospital but called 911 on the way. Corrone said the child was transported to Bridgeport Hospital and...
Griffin Heart Health Workshop Begins Aug. 7
DERBY, CT – The Griffin Center for Healthy Living will offer a free workshop to help individuals manage heart conditions starting Aug. 7. The Heart Health Workshop is a free, three-week workshop that provides health education on heart disease with an emphasis on the management of hypertension and elevated cholesterol.
Fired Cox Cop Loses Arbitration
(Updated) State arbitrators have upheld the city’s decision to fire Sgt. Betsy Segui for her supervisory role in the mishandling of a detainee who suffered paralyzing injuries while in police custody — and expressed dismay that the arrested cop still thinks she did nothing wrong on that fateful night.
Multiple suspects arrested in narcotics investigation in North Haven
NORTH HAVEN, CT (WFSB) - Multiple suspects were arrested following a narcotics investigation in North Haven on Tuesday morning. A North Haven patrol officer noticed a vehicle on State Street displaying a counterfeit temporary registration plate around 11:30 a.m. Upon further observation, the officer witnessed a hand-to-hand drug transaction involving...
First chief of police hired for town of Southbury
SOUTHBURY, Conn — The town of Southbury's Board of Selectmen hired its first police chief on July 18 after voting to establish a police force independent of the Resident Trooper Program, according to a release Wednesday. Sgt. Chris Grillo, a Southbury Police Department veteran, is set to become chief...
Rollover crash in New Haven
NEW HAVEN — First responders rushed to the scene of a rollover motor vehicle accident near Wilbur Cross High School on Willow Street last night. The New Haven Fire Department, New Haven Police Department, and Emergency Medical Services received calls about the incident at approximately 9:45 p.m. Details regarding the number of vehicles involved or the cause of the crash have not been released.
Adult wounded in New Haven when shots fired near day care
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — A 25-year-old man is expected to survive being shot Wednesday in New Haven when people in two vehicles exchanged fire near a day care. The shooting happened at about 3:15 a.m. in the area of Orchard Street by North Frontage Road, according to police. The man later walked into the […]
Health Headlines: What is vascular malformation and is it dangerous?
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — In today’s health headlines, what is a vascular malformation? What treatments are available for it and would you typically see it at birth?. Dr. Stacey Bass, associate professor at Yale School of Medicine and director of the Vascular Anomalies program at Yale, New Haven Children’s Hospital, joined News 8 to discuss these topics.
Man Found Dead In New Haven Stream Was Strangled, Police Say
The New Haven man, identified as Miguel Rivera, age 62, was found in a stream around 7:10 a.m. on Friday, July 19, in a stream in the area of Hemingway Street. According to Officer Christian Bruckhart of the New Haven Police, the medical examiner conducted a preliminary examination of Rivera on scene, and no signs of trauma were located at the time. They took custody of the body and performed an autopsy.
Hillary Clinton stopping in Hartford for book tour
HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — Former presidential hopeful (and longtime New Haven pizza fan) Hillary Clinton will stop in Hartford as part of her book tour this fall. The Bushnell announced on Tuesday that Clinton will visit at 7 p.m. on Sept. 26. During the event, she’ll talk about her new book, “Something Lost, Something Gained: […]
With CT brownfields cleanup grant, developer plans new life for former Stanadyne Corp. complex
The sprawling Windsor industrial complex that has sat largely vacant since Stanadyne Corp. left Connecticut 13 years ago could soon house distribution centers, new manufacturers and perhaps even small research and development operations, according to the nationally known Industrial Realty Group. Connecticut recently awarded $2 million in brownfields cleanup grants to the town, a decision that ...
Council Member Scott Discusses Empowerment at School House Apartments
Third Ward Council member, Ald. Candyce Scott (D-3) discussed local government and empowerment at the School House Apartments on South Main Street at a community meeting last Friday. “It was amazing,” said Ald. Scott. “We had spaghetti, salad, dessert, and I spoke about local politics and shared information and resources...
Technical school graduate making the cut as a carpenter
MIDDLETOWN, CT (WFSB) - Channel 3 is your back to school authority and we know college students will be heading back to school very soon. This week we are profiling other teenagers who are already joining the work force and making good money thanks to Connecticut Technical High Schools. Roger...
2024 Osgood Shootout Benefit Basketball Tournament Planned
The widely popular Osgood Shootout scholarship benefit basketball tournament is set for another year of bringing the community together for a good cause, while watching great basketball competition. Coach Darwin Shaw has announced that the 2024 Tournament is to be August 10th and 11th. It will be held at New...
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