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2024 Emmy nominees with Connecticut ties
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — Some big names on the small screen will be representing Connecticut this year at the Emmys. More than a dozen actors with ties to the Constitution State have been nominated. They range from legendary names like Meryl Streep, to a slew of Yale graduates, to a local nonprofit trying to […]
Trinity Health no longer accepts UnitedHealthcare after failed compromise
CONNECTICUT (WTNH) — As of July 1, Trinity Health of New England no longer accepts UnitedHealthcare insurance. Due to the change, patients covered by UnitedHealthcare Commercial or Medicare Advantage plans may experience changes in their coverage. Trinity Health representatives said they’ve been working to reach a fair agreement with UnitedHealthcare to “appropriately cover the true […]
A CT museum exhibit aims to tell stories of the sea through Indigenous and Black perspectives
As Akeia de Barros Gomes walks through an exhibit at Mystic Seaport Museum, she points out fishing decoys and displays of maritime navigational skills. There are also traditional Indigenous and African masks, and spiritual figures from both sides of the Atlantic. The new exhibit, called “Entwined: Freedom, Sovereignty and the...
1 person injured after SUV drives into hair salon in Brookfield
BROOKFIELD, Conn. (WTNH) — One person was injured after an SUV drove through the front doors of a salon in Brookfield on Thursday. At around 2:30 p.m., the Brookfield Volunteer Fire Department responded to Elevate Salon to find an SUV through the front door of the business. There was only one occupant in the car […]
Connecticut Landscaping Contractor Sentenced for Tax Evasion
A Newington, Conn., landscaping service co-owner was sentenced to three years of probation and ordered to pay a $1.75 million fine for tax evasion, the Justice Department announced Tuesday. Anthony Niro was a co-owner of A. Niro Landscape Contractors Inc., where his wife, Nanette, maintained the service’s financial records.
Waterbury kids surprised with new bikes
WATERBURY, Conn. (WTNH) — Some children in Waterbury will finish off their summer with a new set of wheels. Campers at the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Waterbury received new bicycles and helmets on Thursday. The bikes were thanks to the David and Sherry Cordani Family Foundation, which strives to keep kids active. “It’s […]
Shoplifting incident leads to arrest of four in Naugatuck
NAUGATUCK — Police responding to a shoplifting complaint on July 16 at the Stop & Shop on 727 Rubber Avenue arrested four individuals, uncovering several outstanding warrants in the process. At approximately 5:30 p.m., officers encountered 38-year-old Jaclyn Kichar of Ansonia attempting to leave the scene in a vehicle...
Two complaints come before zoning board
KENT—The Planning and Zoning Commission heard complaints about two businesses when it met last week. Land Use Administrator Tai Kern said she had received a letter from Ann Lozman, a longtime resident of North Spectacle Lake, objecting to activities at Camp Kenmont. A second complaint concerned lights being left...
Vintage fashion finds offered by Kent Democrats
KENT—Vintage fashion items are being sought in advance of Kent’s Summer Sidewalk Days in August. The Kent Democratic Town Committee is holding a vintage fashion sale and is looking for gently used clothing and accessories that it will sell during the four-day event, Aug. 1 to 4. Proceeds will be used to support Democratic candidates on a regional, state and federal level.
Furry Scaly Friends coming to library event Aug. 10
KENT—Join the Kent Memorial Library at the Golden Falcon Field, 20 North Main St., for a special event in partnership with Furry Scaly Friends at 3 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 10. More than 20 different critters, from furry to scaly, will be on hand to be petted, fed and...
Refugee expert urges CT lawmakers to involve communities of color in climate plans
An international refugee expert has urged policymakers in Connecticut to involve youth and vulnerable communities of color in plans to fight climate change. Climate change cannot be effectively tackled without input from the most vulnerable, said Immad Ahmed, who heads Obat Helpers, a nonprofit that provides education and economic empowerment to refugees in Bangladesh. Ahmed was one of several experts invited to speak at a legislative hearing on climate disasters and building community resilience at the State Legislative Office Building in Hartford on Tuesday.
Raising Money for Cancer Care One Strenuous Mile at a Time
With numerous marathons and triathlons, including two Ironman races, under his belt, competing in arduous athletic events is nothing new for Pine Plains resident Bruce Knickerbocker. But this time, he’s training — and fundraising — for more than just the personal challenge. “The Lake Placid [N.Y.] Ironman...
Nurse retires after more than 40 years at Waterbury Hospital
WATERBURY, CT (WFSB) – A nurse retired Thursday after more than 40 years of service at Waterbury Hospital. Kim Perillo Rudaitis, RN, served patients for 41 years. “Thank you for your hard work and dedication, Kim,” Waterbury Hospital said in a social media post.
Accident Causes Massive Traffic Jam on Route 9 in Poughkeepsie
A nasty motor vehicle accident was the cause of a multi-hour-long traffic jam on Route 9 in Poughkeepsie, New York. Many drivers on Route 9 in the Poughkeepsie area of Dutchess County were stuck in traffic for hours Wednesday afternoon after a two-vehicle accident led to a stretch of the road being closed for hours.
Motoriot faces cease and desist order if not compliant
KENT—Land Use Administrator Tai Kern has sent registered letters of violation to the owners of Motoriot, a bespoke car dealership at 21 Bridge St., saying that a cease and desist order will be issued Aug. 9 if they do not provide information needed by the Planning and Zoning Commission.
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