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Eddie Ortiz works in higher education — with an eye on food
MassLive recently asked readers to identify people they consider Hispanic and Latino leaders in Massachusetts, working to make a difference across the state. Profiles of these leaders will be published over the course of Hispanic Heritage Month from Sept. 15 through Oct. 15. These are people readers have identified as inspirational, who may be doing good acts for their communities. They are being recognized for their accomplishments, leadership and commitment to inspire change.
Hartford observed a major reduction in crime during summer 2024: Police, mayor
HARTFORD, Conn. — More violent crimes typically occur in the summer than any other time of year, but the City of Hartford is reporting a historic reduction in crime during summer 2024. Mayor Arunan Arulampalam and Interim Hartford Police Chief Kenny Howell say in a release that 2024 is...
Vernon to begin work on $400,000 sidewalk improvement project next week
VERNON, Conn. — Vernon’s latest sidewalk improvement project is scheduled to begin next week. The $400,000 project aims to improve pedestrian movement and safety in downtown Vernon and is the latest step in an ongoing program that is using both local tax dollars and grant funding to improve sidewalks, the town said.
2 arrested in Hartford homicide investigation, police say
HARTFORD, Conn. — Hartford police arrested two suspects in a homicide investigation that began in May, according to the city's police department Thursday. Police identified the suspects as Pedro Velez, 32, of Hartford and Barrett Ricketts, 31, of Bloomfield. Velez is facing charges of manslaughter in the first degree...
Here’s 5 crazy cocktails to try at The Big E in the last 2024 fair weekend
After stuffing two greasy burgers, a pack of fried Oreos and three creme puffs in your mouth, you’re going to need something to wash it all down with. May we introduce The Big E’s pièces de résistance: wacky cocktails. We circled the 175-acre fairgrounds to round...
Edward Caisse III protects Holyoke by supporting inmates post-incarceration
MassLive recently asked readers to identify people they consider Hispanic and Latino leaders in Massachusetts, working to make a difference in across the state. Profiles of these leaders will be published during Hispanic Heritage Month from Sept. 15 through Oct. 15. These are people our readers have identified as inspirational, who may be doing good acts for their communities. They are being recognized for their accomplishments, leadership and commitment to inspire change.
Local health centers in critical need of recruiting more healthcare workers
As the healthcare industry faces a critical shortage of workers... a situation heightened by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Holyoke Medical Center and Valley Health Systems are hoping to make some recruitments. 22News explains why there's been a growing demand for healthcare workers.
Man pleads guilty to stabbing roommate to death to take her car in Northampton
Devin Bryden, 27, was sentenced to life in prison with the possibility of parole for killing his roommate in 2022. A man who killed his roommate in Northampton so he could steal her car was sentenced to life in prison with the possibility of parole on Thursday, court documents show.
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