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As the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge celebrates 10 years, Connecticut continues tradition
MILFORD, Conn. — The summer of 2024 marks the 10th anniversary of the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge, which brought amyotrophic lateral sclerosis international awareness. Since the challenge was started by Anthony Senerchia, Pat Quinn and Pete Frates in 2014, all of whom since passed away from the disease, the viral sensation has raised awareness and funds for ALS research and support services.
3 Judges Sold For $1.55M
Ishan Dave moved from India to the United States in pursuit of his version of the “American dream”: to buy and run hotels he could be proud of. He’s now the co-owner of two motels in a crime-hotspot stretch of the New Haven-Woodbridge border — where he’s working to fix the properties up into safer, cleaner places to stay where, yes, all of the rooms are finally open.
Fairfield First Selectman Defends Appointment Against Conflict of Interest Claims
FAIRFIELD — The first selectman released new documents on Wednesday, looking to squash claims of a conflict of interest and political biases surrounding his pick for chief financial officer. Haven’t subscribed yet? Click here to register. CT Examiner is just $20 a year. And if you want to...
Popular West Haven shoreline festival returns this weekend
WEST HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — The tradition is back as West Haven’s Savin Rock Festival returns this weekend. The shoreline event has been an annual fixture since 1982. “It’s a festival that has great entertainment, something for everybody,” West Haven Mayor Dorinda Borer said. The festival, which takes place Friday and Saturday, includes crafts, food […]
New Haven group using $158K to help students apply for FAFSA
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — New Haven leaders met Friday to try and push out the word for students to apply for federal student aid. “As we know, there have been some challenges working through FAFSA, but it is so important to ensuring that our young people have access to college,” Mayor Justin Elicker said. […]
Some CT city leaders are pushing for political civility. Those calls are generating mixed reactions
Easton residents usually argue, sometimes contentiously, about local issues, like any other small town, according to First Selectman David Bindleglass. But a recent incident led to the town taking action after a town volunteer’s personal information was leaked. “That form also included the person's social security number, and that...
2 Connecticut Republicans battle to be party’s Senate nominee
HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — Two Connecticut Republicans are vying to be their party’s nominee against incumbent Democratic Sen. Chris Murphy in November. Beacon Falls First Selectman Gerry Smith and businessman Matthew Corey, of Manchester, are set to square off in a statewide primary election next month. Both candidates sat down with News 8 chief political […]
Father of 5 accused of punching, kicking 12-year-old child in supermarket
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WFSB/Gray News) - A Connecticut man is facing several charges for assaulting and kicking his 12-year-old child. New Haven police said 42-year-old Kareem Smalls was arrested Thursday after reports came in from Key Foods supermarket on Greenwich Avenue about an assault. According to authorities, the father of...
Yale Urology Climbs Again in National Ranking
For the third consecutive year, Yale Medicine Urology, in connection with Yale New Haven Hospital, has been ranked nationally on U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Hospitals Adult Specialty” list. For the third consecutive year, Yale Medicine Urology, in connection with Yale New Haven Hospital, has been...
Land Bank Launched; Presser Crashed
A former city housing official will spearhead new efforts to convert blighted properties into affordable housing through a quasi-public land bank. Serena Neal-Sanjurjo, the former director of the city’s anti-blight Livable City Initiative (LCI), announced that role as the executive director of the newly-formed New Haven Land Bank at a press conference at City Hall on Friday afternoon.
Lawsuit Challenges Dog Park Plan
A complaint filed in Superior Court aims to block construction of a dog park in Weston, based on a claim that the Board of Selectmen, Board of Finance, Planning and Zoning Commission, and Conservation Commission “have and intend to” deny the plaintiff, Ellen Strauss, access to the planned park due to a disability.
Yale carbon capture center takes next steps in leadership, research
The Yale Center for Natural Carbon Capture (YCNCC), created in 2021 to study the fundamental applied science of natural carbon capture, is taking the next step in its evolution with a new managing director and promising research in key areas. Toby Bryce, formerly an independent advisor on policy, market development,...
Listeria concerns lead to expanded recall of produce sold in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut
A voluntary recall of cucumbers and bagged salads sold in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut due to possible listeria contamination has been expanded to include additional produce.Earlier this month, Wiers Farm recalled whole cucumbers and bagged salads with pack dates of June 5 and June 6.While the products involved are past their shelf life, the recall has been expanded to others in response to an investigation.Products involved in the expanded recall were packed between July 5-12 and sold under the brand names Wiers Farm and Freshire Farms.According to the FDA, the move is being made out of an abundance...
Back Yard Beekeepers Association Presents Talk on Nurturing the Lives of Bees
The Back Yard Beekeepers Association (BYBA) in Connecticut is proud to present Dr. Thomas Seeley, a well-respected biologist and beekeeper on Tuesday, July 30 in Weston. He will discuss nature-based beekeeping that aims to provide managed honey bee colonies with living conditions that are as close as possible to those of wild honey bee colonies.
CT PURA shakeup: Lamont names David Arconti; Betkoski to retire
Gov. Ned Lamont made a long-awaited move Thursday to shake up the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority by nudging its longest-serving member, John W. Betkoski III, to retirement in favor of former state Rep. David A. Arconti, Jr.
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