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New Haven swears in new police chief following embezzlement scandal
3+ hour, 19+ min ago (391+ words) Acting police Chief David Zannelli was sworn in as the New Haven Police Department's permanent chief on Tuesday. The swearing-in comes after Zannelli's nomination by New Haven Mayor Justin Elicker was unanimously approved by the New Haven Board of Alders…...
Connecticut State Colleges and Universities to launch independent review of former chancellor's conduct
5+ hour, 28+ min ago (361+ words) The Board of Regents voted Monday to hire an outside consulting firm to conduct an independent review of the behavior of former Interim Chancellor John Maduko. Maduko, who began serving as interim chancellor of the Connecticut State Colleges and Universities…...
Connecticut Sun rookies take lessons from WNBA debuts into preseason home opener vs. New York Liberty
2+ day, 20+ hour ago (385+ words) UNCASVILLE " In her preseason debut with the Connecticut Sun against the Toronto Tempo on Wednesday night, rookie center Raegan Beers realized she was really playing WNBA basketball the first time a jump ball was called. The NCAA rule is muscle…...
After years of budget surpluses, Connecticut is facing its first deficit, comptroller says
2+ day, 9+ hour ago (247+ words) After years of continuous budget surpluses, Connecticut leaders are now projecting a budget deficit of $109 million in the state's General Fund, officials said. Connecticut Comptroller Sean Scanlon announced the updated budget deficit on Friday in general agreement with the Office…...
Opinion: NYC mayor-elect should review Bridgeport socialist mayor history
5+ mon, 2+ week ago (279+ words) Jasper Mc Levy of Bridgeport, Conn. , was arguably the most significant. Serving as mayor from 1933 to 1957across 12 terms, Mc Levy had one of the longest tenures for a chief executive of a major industrial city. During his time, Bridgeport's population grew…...
Police: 58-year-old man dies after being struck by motor vehicle in New Haven
8+ mon, 4+ week ago (191+ words) A pedestrian was killed in a crash while crossing the street in New Haven on Wednesday night. The collision occurred in the 200 block of Foxon Boulevard where emergency crews responded on the report of a pedestrian being struck just before…...
Bicyclist seriously injured in hit-and-run crash in New Haven
1+ week, 6+ day ago (337+ words) Police have identified the driver accused of fleeing a crash in New Haven on Tuesday that left a bicyclist in critical condition. Officers reported to the scene of a reported collision involving a bicyclist in the area of Ella T. Grasso…...
Popular, health-conscious chain Sweetgreen to open new CT location. Think salads, warm bowls, more
10+ mon, 2+ week ago (396+ words) Yale University Properties has announced the upcoming grand opening of New Haven's own Sweetgreen, according to the organization. The business is set to open Tuesday, June 17 at 9: 45 a. m. at 1 Broadway, according to Yale University Properties. It is the state's fifth Sweetgreen…...
What we learned from the Connecticut Sun's comeback win vs. Toronto Tempo in preseason opener
5+ day, 7+ hour ago (659+ words) Aneesah Morrow sealed the Connecticut Sun's comeback win over the Toronto Tempo on Wednesday night with a kiss. Connecticut trailed Toronto by as many as 13 points in the third quarter, but the rookie-laden Sun clawed their way back to an…...
Connecticut Virtuosi Chamber Orchestra bringing back romantic opera "Carmen" for statewide tour
1+ week, 2+ day ago (306+ words) Sylveen said it wasn't that difficult to shift all the production responsibilities to Connecticut Virtuosi, and the orchestra footed much of the production costs for the shows in the first place. "It's not that big of a switch," he said....