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Huskies Sweep LIU in 2024 Season Opener
STORRS, Conn.- The UConn Volleyball Team opened their 2024 season on a high note against Long Island University, sweeping the Sharks in 3 straight sets Friday night at the revamped UConn Volleyball Center in Storrs. The Huskies got off to a rapid start in the first set, as junior outside...
Art Gallery opens fall with ‘Different Things in Different Amounts’
The Art Gallery at Eastern Connecticut State University is holding its first exhibition of the fall 2024 semester. “Different Things in Different Amounts” is running Aug. 19 – Oct. 11 with an opening reception Sept. 18 at 5 p.m. “‘Different Things and in Different Amounts’ examines the...
Incoming UConn freshman Sarah Strong leads Team USA to gold in FIBA 3x3 U18 World Cup
(WFSB) - Incoming UConn freshman Sarah Strong is already making strides on the court for her country. She led Team USA to the gold medal at the 2024 FIBA 3x3 U18 World Cup in Hungary. The team went 7-0 in the tournament and beat Japan on Friday for the gold...
#13 Field Hockey Battles Back, But Drops Opener at UConn, 5-4, in Overtime
STORRS, Conn. – The Saint Joseph's field hockey team opened its 2024 season on Friday afternoon, dropping an overtime barnburner at UConn, 5-4. HOW IT HAPPENED. • The hosts opened the scoring less than two minutes into the game as Juul Sauer sent in a shot from the left wing.
Huskies Win OT Thriller Over #13 St. Joseph's
STORRS, Conn. – The UConn women's field hockey team opens the 2024 season with a thrilling 5-4 overtime victory. Senior Sophia Ugo pitched in two goals including the game winner with two minutes remaining in overtime. The Huskies came out firing scoring two minutes into the start of the...
Electric scooters are back in Hartford!
HARTFORD, Conn. (WFSB) - Shared electric scooters are back in Hartford!. It means more transportation options for residents, but you also need to be careful. Serafin Cecilia Junior spent the morning scooting around Hartford. He’s glad to see shared electric scooters are back in the capital city. “It’s some...
Hartford Foundation For Public Giving invites applications for Norma and Natale Sestero Fund
The Hartford Foundation For Public Giving invites applications for the Norma and Natale Sestero Fund. Norma and Natale Sestero were long-time residents of Glastonbury, Connecticut, and through their charitable remainder trusts, the fund was established to support organizations that benefit people and institutions from the Town of Glastonbury. Through the...
Country Package Store in Newington robbed; police search for 2 suspects
NEWINGTON, Conn. — The Country Package Store at 256 Hartford Avenue was robbed on Thursday evening, the Newington Police Department reports. Newington police responded to the store around 8:49 p.m. on Aug. 29 for a report of a robbery in progress. Police say security camera footage revealed that there were two suspects, one of whom used a gun in the robbery.
Person suffers injuries after hit and run in Cromwell
CROMWELL, CT (WFSB) - A person suffered injuries following a hit and run in Cromwell Friday evening. State police say that the incident happened in the area of Route 9 and I-91. The person suffered non-life threatening injuries. There was a brief closure in the area. The vehicle that evaded...
Colliers completes $22.237 million sale of 1700 Asylum Ave. in West Hartford
West Hartford, CT Colliers has completed the sale of 1700 Asylum Ave. John Cafasso from the local office represented the seller, Domenic Carpionato of West Hartford 1, LLC and was the sole broker involved in the transaction. The transaction, for $22.237 million, closed on August 19, 2024, and was the culmination of a multi-year process.
Newly formed New London Run Club puts a premium on camaraderie
Aug. 30—NEW LONDON — The fledgling but growing New London County Run Club owes its existence to a marital compromise. Norwich resident Joshua Jordan, an avid cyclist who ― before the birth of his first son earlier this year ― thought nothing of strapping on his bike helmet for a 60-mile ride, suddenly had familial obligations to contend with. "My wife didn't want me gone for three to four ...
Season Preview: Hawks Men’s Soccer Ready for 2024
WEST HARTFORD, Conn. - The Hawks men's soccer team enters the 2024 season with high expectations, looking to establish themselves as a playoff contender. Hartford finished the 2023 season with a 4-8-2 overall record, going 3-4-2 in conference play. The Hawks were not allowed to be considered for the conference tournament last year, but in 2024 Hartford is ready to compete in the newly renamed Conference of New England (CNE).
Students Return for 2024-2025 School Year!
Our beautiful and capable students are back in the classroom for the 2024-2025 School Year!. This year, students in transition grades (Kindergarten, Grade 6 and Grade 9, along with Renzulli 4th Graders and Betances STEM 5th Graders) began on Monday, August 26 with a half day. This allowed them to explore their new school buildings, meet their peers and teachers, and learn classroom expectations before other students arrived. Students and staff expressed their appreciation for this extra time to adapt!
Farmington accountant filed false tax returns, failed to report over $1.4 million in business income
BRIDGEPORT, Conn. — A Farmington accountant pleaded guilty on Thursday in Bridgeport to filing false tax returns, according to a release from the U.S. Attorney for the District of Connecticut. Mark Legowski, 60, waived his right to be indicted. Court documents and statements note that from January 2015 through...
The Zaffanella sisters take on women’s soccer back-to-back
Nadia and Giada Zaffanella grew up playing soccer with their dad and brother in their backyard in Ellington, Conn. Now, they’re teammates together on the Lafayette women’s soccer team. Nadia Zaffanella is now in her sophomore season as a Leopard, finding the back of the net in the...
Local nonprofits see less charitable giving from donors
We’re all feeling the impacts of rising prices, especially our wallets, and now it’s having a ripple effect on nonprofits. Some local organizations said they’re not receiving as much, or none at all this year. Whether it’s money or supplies, donations are the lifeblood at Hartford based...
Local artist preparing for big art show in Greenwich
Clara Nartey has called West Haven home for 20 years, and now her work is set to grab an even bigger audience. Nartey has her own show scheduled for Nov. 16 in Greenwich at Heather Gaudio Fine Art. She created a permanent installation at Yale School of Management and participated...
Fight inside New Haven bar leads to shooting, 2 injured: police
A fight inside of a bar in New Haven early Saturday morning led to a shooting and two people were injured, according to police. Officers responded to Noa in the 200 block of Crown Street around 1 a.m. for a report of gunshots. Callers said there was a fight inside...
Fatman Scoop Suffers Medical Emergency on Stage, Transported to Hospital
Fatman Scoop suffered a medical emergency while performing in Hamden, Connecticut, on Friday night.Missy Elliott, Ciara, Questlove, More Remember Fatman Scoop Hamden mayor Lauren Garrett confirmed the news on social media, writing that while the rapper, whose real name is Isaac Freeman, was on stage at Hamden Town Center Park, he had a “medical emergency” and was “transported by ambulance to the hospital.” The mayor added, “We will provide updates when they are available. Please keep him in your thoughts and prayers.” Videos posted to X appear to show Scoop collapsing from behind the DJ booth as the music is stopped...
French Film Series Turns Institute Library Into Le Cinema
The Institute Library became le cinema Thursday night as its French film series — “Bonsoir, Mes Ami(e)s!” — began with Beauty and The Beast (also known as La Belle et la Bête), the renowned 1946 film by Jean Cocteau based on the fairy tale originally published in the 1700s. The three-film series is being presented in conjunction with Best Video and is being hosted and curated by John Hatch, who recently organized a successful Italian movie series at the Chapel Street institution.
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