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Co-leaders of drug trafficking conspiracy involving Rhode Island, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Florida, New York that shipped over 100 kilos of cocaine sentenced
PROVIDENCE, RI – The co-leader of a years-long drug trafficking conspiracy that shipped over 100 kilograms of cocaine from Puerto Rico to Rhode Island has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison, announced United States Attorney Zachary A. Cunha. As reflected in court documents, Efrain Colon-Garcia, 43, and...
Security measures upped for Connecticut lawmakers
HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — State officials are monitoring potential threats against elected officials, elections infrastructure, and the Capitol in the wake of the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump. Over the weekend, Connecticut State Capitol Police said they enhanced security around the Capitol complex with additional manpower. The bolstered security is not in response […]
New rules for ballot return in three states with Republican trifectas among changes to absentee/mail-in voting
Three states with Republican trifectas added new definitions of who may return another voter’s ballot in 2024. Idaho adopted H 599, which stipulates that only election officials, postal workers, common carrier employees, a person paid by the voter, a relative of the voter, a member of their household, or a caregiver may collect or deliver another voter’s voted or unvoted ballot. It also provides that collecting and delivering more than 10 absentee/mail-in ballots is a felony.
It’s National Hot Dog Day: Check out these deals
(WFSB) - It’s perhaps a staple of summer, and Wednesday marked its special day. July 17 was National Hot Dog Day. Over 25 million of them are sold at baseball stadiums each year, according to National Day Calendar. Businesses offered deals for frankfurter fans:. Cumberland Farms - Two hot...
Fallen tree causes significant damage at Wethersfield home
A home in Wethersfield has significant damage after a tree fell on it on Tuesday evening. It happened on Chauncey Road around 8 p.m. According to the fire department, the house has significant damage and power was knocked out to the neighborhood. The tree also appeared to damage a car...
Animal control looking to rehome two dogs after Burlington shelter reaches capacity
The animal control department serving Burlington and Canton will not accept non-emergency intakes until further notice after its shelter reached capacity. The Burlington and Canton Animal Control Department announced Tuesday that the shelter, located in Burlington Town Hall, is operating with only its emergency-only kennel available. However, the department also...
21-year-old CT man sentenced to up to 30 years in psychiatric hospital for 2021 murder
A Middletown man will spend as many as 30 years in a psychiatric treatment facility for a May 2021 murder after being found not guilty by reason of mental disease or defect. A three-judge panel on Tuesday sentenced Eugenio Vela III, 21, in connection with the deadly stabbing of a woman in Middletown three years ago.
A CT program that pays $1,000 to victims of violent crimes is expanding
A pilot project in New Haven aimed at giving money to people injured by violence to help them in their recovery is expanding. Yale New Haven Hospital, funded by the nonprofit 4-CT, last year gave $1,000 each to 100 victims of violent crimes – primarily young men recovering from gunshot wounds at the hospital.
Derby Employee Sues Over 21.5 Percent Pay Cut
DERBY – The city’s human resources director is suing Derby because elected officials reduced her annual salary by more than $19,000, according to court documents. The move was unconstitutional, a breach of contract, and displayed an “arrogance of power,” according to a federal complaint filed by Shelton attorney Thomas W. Bucci on behalf of Derby Human Resources Director Katherine Christopher.
NB’s Falcioni Found Her Niche as First Team All-Shoreline Softball Selection
Lexi Falcioni garnered great longevity in the game of softball, thanks to the constant uplifting and encouragement of her long-standing teammates. Through that, she has learned how to be the consummate and revered colleague while securing great recognition by her conference and club. The North Branford softball second baseman grew...
Bonanno Boasts Great Passion for the Court for Valley
Sophia Bonanno originally just had tennis as a secondary sport and hobby when it came to her athletic upbringing. Yet her heart and drive to improve and succeed within the sport over time allowed her to clamor to the court and serve up some great successes. The Valley Regional junior...
University of New Haven’s Board of Governors Elects New Chair and Vice Chair
Michael H. Ambrose ’84, ’19 Hon., a Bridgeport, Conn., native who served as vice chair for the last four years, was elected chair, and David J. Peterson ’88, ’17 Hon., a member of the board for 14 years, was elected vice chair. The University of New...
Albertus Magnus College, New Haven Promise Expand Agreement
Now Includes Adult Learners in Professional and Graduate Studies (PGS) — As Meister Eckhart famously said, “Wisdom consists in doing the next thing you have to do, doing it with your whole heart, and finding delight in doing it.”. This can also be said of those who wish to...
Amid Heat Wave, Valley Residents Find Ways To Cool Off
THE VALLEY – Derby resident John Norris hadn’t been outside for more than ten minutes. And, although it wasn’t yet noon, his face was already drenched in sweat. “This is probably the hottest summer we’ve had,” Norris, who grew up in Norwalk, said as he walked up Elizabeth Street. “I mean, I’ve probably been in something hotter than this before, but I don’t know what it is.”
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