15+ hour, 15+ min ago (499+ words) HARTFORD, Conn. " The state of Connecticut secured a "complete victory" over ExxonMobil earlier this week, according to Attorney General William Tong. On Wednesday in Hartford, Connecticut Superior Court Judge John Farley fully denied ExxonMobil's motion to strike the state's case against the company for its alleged lies about the negative environmental impacts of its products. A release from Tong's office claims that the state brought ExxonMobil to court because of its "decades of deceit regarding climate change." Court documents show that the state specifically alleges that ExxonMobil used unfair and deceptive trade practices associated with its sale and marketing of fossil fuel products in Connecticut. State prosecutors say that ExxonMobil violated the Connecticut Unfair Trade Practices Act by engaging in a "systematic campaign of deception" for decades regarding the impact of its fossil fuel products on the earth's climate. RELATED:…...

20+ hour, 25+ min ago (393+ words) STAMFORD, Connecticut " The Stamford Public Schools district announced Tuesday that its Board of Education is hiring national consulting firm Zeal Education Group to support its search for a new superintendent. Zeal Education Group was chosen by the board's ad hoc Superintendent Search Firm Committee after an extensive, multi-step review process. The committee received proposals from eight firms in response to a Request for Proposals that was released in September. Members of the committee created a comprehensive evaluation rubric to review each submission, assess presentations and rate interviews with each potential firm. A release from the school district says the process was transparent and consistent with the city's values and goals. "The board extends its sincere thanks to the ad hoc committee for its leadership and for establishing a strong foundation of unity and solidarity throughout this process," Board of Education…...

1+ day, 8+ hour ago (215+ words) Small Business Saturday has generated over $200 billion for locally owned shops across the country. That presents as a huge opportunity for criminals. Connecticut BBB offers tips on Small Business Saturday shopping HARTFORD, Conn. " The Connecticut Better Business Bureau is encouraging shoppers across the state and country to support local shops on Small Business Saturday, as the holiday shopping season hits full gear. Launched in 2010 by American Express to encourage shopping locally during the holidays, Small Business Saturday is now a mainstream term right alongside Black Friday and Cyber Monday. BBB has released its tips on how to "Shop Small" this Saturday. - Connect with businesses on social media. Most small businesses will post market their discounts and specials online through their social media. Many will also use #ShopSmall tag to help people who are just browsing. - Eat small too. No, that…...

2+ day, 23+ hour ago (185+ words) BRISTOL, Conn. " A Bristol man is dead after a crash on Wednesday night, police said." Just before 9 p.m., Bristol police were called ot the area of Broad Street at Todd Street for a one-vehicle crash into a utility pole." When officers got to the scene, they found a man inside the vehicle. Officials said no one else was inside." Officers began giving the man first aid until EMS arrived. He was rushed to Bristol Health but was pronounced dead from his injuries." Police identified the driver as 31-year-old Jonathan Whittle." IF anyone has information or surveillance video related to the crash or any events that led up to the crash, they're asked to contact Officer McKirryher at 860-584-3033 or [email protected]." Motorcyclist dead after crash in Old Saybrook: Police Man dies after being hit by car in New Haven, police say Jennifer Glatz…...

3+ day, 11+ hour ago (154+ words) NEW HAVEN, Conn. " A man died after a car hit him in New Haven Wednesday night, prompting a road closure, according to New Haven police. Boston Post Road from Marginal Drive to Ella T. Grasso Boulevard is currently shut down, as of 9 p.m. Wednesday. New Haven Fire Department Assistant Chief Dan Coughlin said they received a call at 7:57 p.m. about a car that hit a person in the area of Orange Avenue. Crews arrived on scene and found a man in his 40s. Coughlin said he died of his injuries. The driver remained at the scene of the crash, police said. Police asked people to avoid the area during the investigation and seek alternate routes. This is a developing story. Stay tuned to this page for updates. Father, son killed after car collides with tree in Bristol 80-year-old woman seriously hurt after driver crashes…...

4+ day, 18+ hour ago (268+ words) NEW HAVEN, Conn. " A man from New Britain was sentenced in New Haven federal court on Tuesday to four years in prison for trafficking fentanyl. Henry Meneses Jr., 33, will have his sentenced followed by four years of supervised release, according to a report from the interim U.S. Attorney for the District of Connecticut. Court documents and statements from court show that a Drug Enforcement Administration Hartford Task Force investigation discovered that Meneses was selling large amounts of fentanyl in and around Hartford. RELATED: Connecticut man pleads guilty to selling 9,000 dose bags of fentanyl On Jan. 6, Meneses reportedly sold 6,000 dose bags of fentanyl to a person who drove to Connecticut from Vermont to pick up the drugs. On Feb. 25, investigators made a controlled purchase of 1,200 dose bags of fentanyl from Meneses on Franklin Avenue in Hartford, according to prosecutors. Meneses was arrested…...

4+ day, 18+ hour ago (222+ words) HARTFORD, Conn. " As Thanksgiving quickly approaches, Connecticut officials reminded residents on Tuesday that off-premise alcohol sales are not allowed on the holiday. This means that on Thursday, package stores will be closed, grocery stores cannot sell beer, to-go drinks from restaurants are prohibited, and manufacturers " such as breweries " cannot sell alcohol for off-premise consumption. The Liquor Control Division within the state's Department of Consumer Protection issued the reminder to encourage safe practices on the holiday. Hours for on-premise alcohol sales, licensed cannabis businesses, sports betting retail locations and online gaming won't be affected by Thanksgiving. Local zoning rules may be stricter, and some stores may stay closed, so it's important to check with your local establishments to make sure they are open. "We don't make the laws, but we definitely enforce them," DCP Commissioner Bryan Cafferelli said. "The laws haven't…...

1+ week, 18+ hour ago (488+ words) HARTFORD, Conn. " By the time Connecticut Adoption Day came to pass, dozens of lives had been changed for the better. More than 40 children were adopted in courtrooms throughout Connecticut on Friday, according to the Department of Children and Families. " Gov. Ned Lamont said in a release that the day was meant to highlight what is possible when kind adults step up and offer children a permanent place of belonging. "We extend our sincere gratitude to every adoptive parent whose devotion helps ensure Connecticut's children can grow up in their forever home with their forever family," Lamont said. RELATED: Nearly 14,000 sign petition for Mimi's Law, demanding CT lawmakers better protect children The theme of this year's National Adoption Month is "Honoring Youth: Strengthening Pathways for Lasting Bonds," which is centered on helping teenagers in foster care find permanent families. State officials…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago (592+ words) NEW HAVEN, Conn. " A man from the Midwest was sentenced to five years in prison in New Haven federal court on Wednesday for trafficking dozens of guns into Connecticut. Brian Baker, 48, of Scott City, Kans., received an additional three years of supervised release, which will follow his prison term, according to a report from the interim U.S. Attorney for the District of Connecticut. In court, prosecutors showed that members of the Federal Bureau of Investigation's Waterbury Safe Streets Task Force conducted three controlled purchases of nine total guns, and one purchase of cocaine, from Luis Perez in Waterbury. Investigators came to realize that Perez was buying multiple firearms at Baker's direction. Most of the guns were purchased from licensed gun dealers in Kansas and then shipped via U.S. Mail to a stash location maintained in Hartford by Algelly Diaz, an associate of…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago (237+ words) BRIDGEPORT, Conn. " A Danbury man has been sentenced to two-and-a-half years in prison and one year of supervised release for trafficking a large amount of fentanyl. A report on Thursday from the interim U.S. Attorney for the District of Connecticut announced that 33-year-old Jairo Abreu received his sentence on Wednesday in Bridgeport federal court. Statements and documents stemming from court proceedings revealed that investigators with the Federal Bureau of Investigation's Northern Connecticut Gang Task Force, as well members of the Hartford Police Department, discovered that Abreu was bringing fentanyl into Hartford. They arrested Abreu on state charges on Oct. 17, 2023. Not long after, a search of his Danbury home yielded around 2.8 kilograms of fentanyl and an additional 2,000 wax sleeves containing fentanyl. Abreu would later be arrested federally on Feb. 23, 2024 and he pleaded guilty on April 25, 2024. After being released on a $100,000 bond, Abreu…...