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‘Jennifer's Law' Passes House, Heads to Governor's Desk
A domestic violence bill coined “Jennifer’s Law” in honor of missing New Canaan mother Jennifer Dulos has passed in the House of Representatives with a vote of 134 to 8.
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State to Offer Bonus to Unemployed Conn. Residents Starting Work as Need For Workers Increases
There is a new incentive in place for unemployed Connecticut residents getting back to work. Starting Monday, the state will offer residents starting a new full-time job a $1,000 bonus at the end of two months of work. The incentive will be available to a total of 10,000 individuals. The incentive comes as many businesses are trying to get back…
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Norwalk Couple Shot to Death in Domestic Incident: Police
Two people were shot dead at a home in Norwalk Sunday afternoon. Police responded to 35 Chatham Drive after getting 911 calls about gun shots in the area. One of the calls came from the adult son of a couple who told officers the incident involved his father and mother, according to police. Responding officers tried to make contact with…
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Ellington Donut Shop Closes Indefinitely After Several Reports of Illness
An Ellington, Connecticut donut shop announced they are closing indefinitely after several reports of gastrointestinal illness linked to their food products. The North Central District Health Department is warning consumers not to eat food products from Gerry’s Donuts after people reported experiencing symptoms such as vomiting and diarrhea. The symptoms were reported from people who recently consumed donuts and...
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Masks Not Required Indoors For Fully Vaccinated People in Connecticut Starting May 19: Governor
Gov. Ned Lamont said Connecticut is following CDC guidance in ending the indoor mask mandate for people who are fully vaccinated starting May 19. The decision comes after the CDC announced Thursday that fully vaccinated people can stop wearing masks in most indoor settings. The state of Connecticut is getting ready to lift most remaining COVID-related restrictions that have been…
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Baby Dead After Dog Attack in Norwich
A 1-month-old baby boy was killed in a dog attack on McKinley Avenue in Norwich, according to police. Police are searching for the father of a baby, 32-year-old Timothy Settles, who authorities said is a person of interest after a home on Rosemary Street in New London was intentionally set on fire early Tuesday morning. The infant was attacked by...
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Police Investigation Underway at Quality Inn in Cromwell
Several police authorities are at the scene of a hotel in Cromwell for an active investigation. Many police cruisers were seen at the Quality Inn hotel on Berlin Road, also known as Route 372. Officials at the scene said they received a 911 call reporting a person with a gun at the hotel but were unable to locate them. Police…
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Vial of Powdered Substance Found in Third Grade Classroom in Monroe
School officials said a vial of a powdered substance believed to be cocaine was found in a third grade classroom in Monroe. Monroe Public Schools Superintendent Joe Kozba wrote a letter to parents and staff following the discovery of the vial. The vial was found by a staff member on Friday at Monroe Elementary School at approximately 11 a.m. School…
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Stamford Man Arrested After Fraudulently Receiving Millions in COVID-19 Relief Funds
A Stamford man was arrested on federal bank fraud and wire fraud offenses after receiving nearly $2.9 million in COVID-19 relief funds. The U.S. Department of Justice said 45-year-old Moustapha Disakhate was arrested Friday on a federal criminal complaint with offenses related to his receipt of the millions of dollars in COVID-19 relief funds guaranteed by the U.S. Small...
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CT Parents, Organizations File Federal Lawsuit Rejecting the Religious Vaccine Exemption Bill
A lawsuit that aims to reject the religious vaccine exemption law that the governor signed into law on April 28 (HB-6423) was filed by two organizations and three parents in Connecticut. The state ended its long-standing religious exemption from immunization requirements for schools last week. The complaint, which was filed is the U.S. District Court of Connecticut on Friday, claims…