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JD Vance’s ties to Connecticut
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — Ohio Sen. JD Vance’s ties to Connecticut are in the spotlight after Vance was selected by former president Donald Trump to be the Republican nominee for vice president. Vance, 39, is alumnus of Yale Law School. His bestselling memoir, “Hillbilly Elegy,” traces his path from an impoverished upbringing in Ohio, […]
Juvenile arrested after 15-year-old shot in Norwalk
NORWALK, Conn. (WTNH) — A 16-year-old juvenile was arrested in Norwalk on Saturday, July 13 after a 15-year-old was shot in the Roodner Court Public Housing Complex. According to a release, police received a call of shots fired at the complex shortly before 7 p.m. At the scene, officers receives information that a 15-year-old victim […]
Proposed heat safety rules could help workers stay cool and stay out of the ER, Blumenthal says
As record-breaking temperatures scorch Hartford and much of the nation this summer, US Sen. Richard Blumenthal from Connecticut urges federal workplace safety officials to implement the new heat safety regulations proposed on July 2. “This heat is a direct threat of illness, injury, and fatality to workers outdoors, but also...
Connecticut primary Election Day is less than a month away: Your guide to the candidates
HARTFORD, Conn. — Everyone’s eyes are focused on November’s election. Before it happens, Connecticut's primary election on Aug. 13 must come first. The U.S. Vote Foundation says, “In primary elections, a party selects a candidate for a General Election, and you vote for a candidate who will be nominated to be on a ballot.”
Gov. Lamont issues executive order establishing Equity and Opportunity Office
Gov. Ned Lamont issued an executive order establishing an Office of Equity and Opportunity “that will be responsible for leading Connecticut’s efforts to ensure that state government is a leader in equity and inclusion with the goals of eliminating institutional and systemic barriers,” according to a press release. Lamont’s office indicated the office will be paid for […] The post Gov. Lamont issues executive order establishing Equity and Opportunity Office appeared first on Connecticut Inside Investigator.
Newtown woman burglarized Cornwall home, sold stolen antiques to online auction: State police
CORNWALL, Conn. — A woman from Newtown is accused of burglarizing a home in Cornwall last summer that contained valuable antiques and art from around the world and indigenous America. State police tracked down some of the antiques posted on an auction website and matched the suspect's DNA to an energy drink left behind at the house.
$145 million renovation of CT arena hits snag on eve of critical votes. Here’s why.
A $145 million renovation of downtown Hartford’s aging XL Center arena hit a worrisome snag on the eve of critical votes on the long-delayed project, tied to the ticketing company that provides services to the venue and its involvement in federal antitrust litigation. Ticketmaster, which serves the sports and entertainment complex, is an affiliate of Live Nation Entertainment Inc. Live Nation, ...
Construction of 500 apartments at Fort Trumbull still a go
Jul. 16—NEW LONDON — There's been little construction on the Fort Trumbull peninsula this year despite projects planned for all the parcels. But the promised sale of two city-owned properties this fall is expected to set the stage for the construction of 500 new apartments on the long-vacant land. The City Council on Monday night met in executive session with Renaissance City Development ...
Study of Fairfield Payroll Uncovers Waste, Violations of Privacy
FAIRFIELD – As the town works to fix its “disaster” of a payroll system, a new study has reported issues like inappropriate access to sensitive employee information and wasted town resources. Haven’t subscribed yet? Click here to register. CT Examiner is just $20 a year. And...
Stamford judge approves Michelle Troconis’ request for a public defender
STAMFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — A judge has approved Michelle Troconis’ request to change her legal counsel as she appeals her conviction in the Jennifer Dulos case. Troconis was convicted for helping plan and cover up the murder of New Canaan mom Jennifer Farber Dulos in March. Her motion for a public defender was granted on […]
Stags Win Third Consecutive CAA Team Academic Excellence Award
RICHMOND, Va. – For the third consecutive season, Fairfield University Men's Lacrosse has earned the Coastal Athletic Association (CAA) Team Academic Excellence Award, as announced on Tuesday morning by the conference office. The Stags earned a 3.51 team GPA in the 2023-24 academic year, sharing the award with Hofstra as the top performing squads among the eight CAA men's lacrosse programs. The Team Academic Excellence Award recognizes the institution with the highest collective grade point average in all 22 sports sponsored by the CAA. Forty-five of the 50 student-athletes on Head Coach Andrew Baxter 's roster currently own an overall...
Man Found Drowning In Canopus Lake In Kent Dies At Hospital
The incident leading to the man's death began in Putnam County on Tuesday, July 16 around 1:45 p.m., when a possible drowning incident was reported at Canopus Lake Beach in Fahnestock State Park off Route 301 in Kent. According to Kent Police, arriving first responders and police helped park staff...
Defendant in 2021 Yonkers homicide deemed mentally fit to face murder case
A Connecticut man who spent three years in a psychiatric facility following his arrest in a Yonkers homicide has been deemed mentally competent to proceed to trial. Claismar Abreu-Then, 30, appeared in Westchester County Court Wednesday, where state Supreme Court Justice Larry Schwartz accepted a doctor's recommendation that Abreu-Then's competency to proceed be...
An affordable housing lottery just opened on Manhattan’s Lower East Side
The Lower East Side continues to be one of the coolest neighborhoods in New York City, boasting good restaurants (Fish Cheeks and Golden Diner, for instance) and cultural hotspots like the Tenement Museum, the New Museum and yes, even Dimes Square. Living there, however, is hella expensive. According to RentHop.com, the average monthly rent price in 2024 was $3,300 for a studio with the median price at about $5,825.
Wrong-way crash prevented by new detection system, North Haven police say
NORTH HAVEN, Conn. (WFSB) - A driver is safe thanks to a new wrong-way detection system, North Haven police say. During a heavy rain on Wednesday night, a driver entered an I-91 exit ramp heading the wrong way. The driver was alerted by signs with red circular LED lights, which...
Win a Pair of Tickets to Pride in July at Barton Orchards on July 27th
Barton Orchards is excited to bring Pride in July back for the third year! They'll have a variety of entertainment celebrating inclusion in the Hudson Valley, raising awareness and support for the Dutchess County Pride Center and other Local LGBTQ+ groups. What to Expect. Don't miss live performances featuring stars...
Sound Schoolers Test The Waters
The traffic from the Q Bridge rumbled overhead, oblivious to the scene below at the mouth of the Quinnipiac and Mill rivers, as two students on a small Sound School boat lowered a piece of scientific equipment into the water, at surface and at depth. The reason: to continue a...
New Milford Lions Carnival July 25-27
NEW MILFORD—The New Milford Lions Club will hold a carnival July 25 to 27 from 5 to 10 p.m. at 2 Pickett District Road. The event is co-sponsored by the Town of New Milford and will include games, rides, mid-way food and more. Admission is free.
Mamaroneck Tree Law Controversy Subject of NY Times Article
The New York Times Thursday examines the new Mamaroneck Tree law, and the resulting controversy, as covered by theLoop. When Robert Herbst returned to his hometown about 30 miles north of New York City in 1992, he wanted his children to be immersed in the lush greenery of his childhood. But over the decades, he noticed more trees coming down to make way for bigger houses. Mr. Herbst, a lawyer, and other like-minded residents of Mamaroneck, N.Y., view the vanishing trees as a serious threat in the era of climate change. “We should be protecting trees for our own survival,” said Jacob Levitt, a dermatologist who lives in Mamaroneck. “It’s suicidal not to do it.” But some residents say they should have the right to remove any and all trees on their properties to make way for more sunlight or a home expansion, or simply because they want them gone. “People want to landscape the way they want to landscape,” said Eve Neuman, a realtor who lives in the area. more.
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