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Connecticut residents react to Israel attack ahead of Rosh Hashanah
WEST HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — Connecticut residents with ties to Israel are concerned for their family and friends there after Iran launched missiles on the country. “The images of the missiles in the sky, it looks like meteor showers, and when I live there, we heard rocket sirens but it was here and there, wasn’t […]
In Your Neighborhood: Dennis House emcees domestic violence walk
HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — Dennis House emceed the Jennifer Farber Dulos walk to end domestic violence on Saturday in Hartford. Dozens turned out at Dunkin Park for the event, hosted by the organization Interval House. Friday was Dulos’ 56th birthday, and some of her friends were in attendance. The event raises awareness about domestic violence.
Over 900 Connecticut residents registered for FEMA relief after historic flooding
CONNECTICUT (WTNH) — Over 900 people in the Oxford and Seymour area have registered with Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for disaster relief after getting hit by historic flooding in mid-August. According to Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn), $2.5 million has already been distributed by FEMA into the bank accounts of residents in need. One homeowner, […]
A CT agency has given out 212,000 pounds of food this year. The need keeps growing.
Working individuals and families in Connecticut have a need for food that’s greater than ever. So a non-profit that helps supplement groceries is hoping to sell lots of tickets to its fall fundraiser. Gifts of Love, based in Avon and Hartford, and serving 43 communities will hold a roaring 20s-themed fundraiser Oct. 25 at Farmington Gardens. The gala is from 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. and the charity ...
Navy celebrates 70th anniversary of Nautilus commissioning
Sep. 30—GROTON — About 2,500 sailors served aboard the USS Nautilus (SSN-571) during its service life, from its commissioning and historic journey to the North Pole, to its Cold War missions and last trip before decommissioning, said Lonnie Barham, president of the Nautilus Alumni Association. Speakers thanked those crew members during a ceremony Monday afternoon on the pier alongside Nautilus ...
Jewish New Year approaches after year of ‘pain.’ CT faith leaders make calls for unity
As Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, begins at sunset on Wednesday, there is a call for unity amid the turmoil in Israel and the Middle East. “Each individual, every one of us, has a unique mission. We all must do our part to make this work a better and more divine place,” said Rabbi Yosef Wolvovsky of the Chabad Jewish Center in Glastonbury. “The Jewish people are an eternal people,” ...
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