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West Nile virus found in more Connecticut towns
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — West Nile virus continues to spread this summer, according to the latest data from the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station. State health officials are blaming the warm weather and high humidity — prime conditions for mosquitoes to multiply. Mosquitoes with West Nile virus have been found so far in Bridgeport, Darien, […]
Animal control shelters across the state are at or close to capacity
BLOOMFIELD, CT (WFSB) - Animal control shelters in Connecticut are at or close to full capacity. Many said dogs are in desperate need of a home. Sherry Degenova, an animal control officer for the City of Hartford, told Channel 3 about what she witnesses every day. “People are asking ‘what’s...
With homelessness on rise, CT service providers say they need more funding
Connecticut social service providers are trying to find better ways to address homelessness while also seeking more resources to do the job. The number of unhoused people in the state has increased in recent years, but the funding hasn’t increased sufficiently to meet the demand, according to homeless aid groups.
Torrington officials increase patrols as number of dogs left in hot cars spikes
TORRINGTON, Conn. — An increase in the number of dogs being left in hot cars is concerning dog lovers and city officials in Torrington alike. “How [are] you going to do that? Imagine you sitting in that car,” said dog owner, Edward Seger of Torrington. During the recent...
The trucks stop here: Downtown Hartford hosts Riverfront Food Truck Festival
HARTFORD, Conn. — Riverfront Recapture brings the Riverfront Food Truck Festival to the banks of the Connecticut River and Downtown Hartford every year. After days of summer swelter that had most of the state sweating it out, a break in the weather means this year’s food truck festival will be on a roll.
New Britain declared hot dog capital of Connecticut
NEW BRITAIN, Conn. — It’s official, New Britain is the hot dog capital of Connecticut. The city received a proclamation from the governor’s office Wednesday morning, celebrating its new title and the businesses which helped the community earn it. “The hot dog itself is really good,” said...
Newington landscaper fined $1.75M
NEWINGTON, Conn. (WTNH) — A judge has ordered a Newington contractor to pay a $1.75 million fine as part of his penalty for tax evasion. Anthony Niro, 61, was also sentenced Monday to three years of probation. The judge “noted Niro’s medical condition and family circumstances when imposing the sentence,” according to an announcement from […]
Dog abandonment a ‘growing problem' as five dogs dumped in CT communities
People dumping animals is becoming a growing issue statewide, with several cases occurring just this week. In Canton, a one-year-old terrier was dumped in a crate along Route 44. He escaped his crate and ran into traffic, suffering a head injury when hit by a car. He had to undergo...
Leaders, advocates meet in Hartford to discuss solutions to state homelessness crisis
HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — Local, state and federal leaders met at the Hartford Public Library on Thursday to discuss possible solutions for the homelessness crisis in Connecticut. Over 4,800 people experienced homelessness in Connecticut in the month of June. “Investing in people is as important as investing in bricks and mortar,” Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn) […]
Vessel Technologies Wins Affordable Housing Approvals in Avon and Glastonbury, Connecticut
Vessel Technologies, an affordable housing developer, has achieved significant victories in two Connecticut towns. Avon planners unanimously approved the company’s plan for a high-tech, four-story affordable housing complex near Route 10, despite the state’s controversial 8-30g law. This decision means Avon could have 64 “attainably priced” apartments on the market by next summer.
Canton commission approves 100-unit apartment project
CANTON – The town's Planning and Zoning Commission on July 17 approved A.R. Building’s proposal for a 100-unit apartment complex at 115 Albany Turnpike. The Pennsylvania-based company plans to develop 100 units in two, four-story buildings on the 4.35-acre parcel which is set back from Route 44 – behind the CVS and UConn Health buildings – along Lawton Road.
Missing WWII airman from CT accounted for, scientists confirm
HARTFORD, CT (WFSB) - An airman from Hartford who had been declared “missing in action” during World War II has officially been accounted for. The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency confirmed earlier this month that remains recovered from Burma, now Myanmar, are that of 23-year-old Army Air Forces Staff Sgt. Frank J. Tedone.
Exclusive: CT Attorney General files lawsuit against Sunrun
HARTFORD, CT (WFSB) - Connecticut Attorney General William Tong is suing Sunrun, one the biggest solar companies in the country. The lawsuit also lists Sunrun’s affiliated marketing companies and two of its sales representatives. Sunrun is a company the I-Team has highlighted before. Since then, the I-Team has heard...
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