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Vigil held in honor of teen killed in New Haven shooting
There was a call for action on Sunday following the shooting and killing of a teenager in New Haven last week. A vigil took place not far from where the gunfire rang out on Friday. Community members gathered for a small prayer vigil at a park in New Haven. It was organized by a group called Ice The Beef, which…
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Hartford Police Chief Faces ‘No Confidence' Union Vote
Amid an uptick in homicides in Hartford, police officers appear to have lost faith in their leader. A majority of officers voted no confidence in Hartford Police Chief Jason Thody.
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UConn Students, Parents Threaten Lawsuit Over COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate
A group of parents and students is threatening to sue the University of Connecticut unless the school drops its COVID-19 vaccine mandate. It requires most students to be fully vaccinated to be on campuses for the fall semester. On the now-quiet UConn campus in Storrs, every student we spoke with had received a COVID-19 vaccine. “Better safe than sorry. I…
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Rental Market Very Hot in Parts of Connecticut
People looking for an apartment are finding little luck in parts of the state.
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‘Bushnell South' Vision Could Transform Part of Hartford
We’re learning more about a vision to transform the area around The Bushnell in Hartford. On Wednesday, The Bushnell opened its doors for one of its first public events in a long time so people could hear more about what’s called “Bushnell South.” It’s a project that pulls together the City of Hartford, the Capitol Region Development Authority, The...
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Massachusetts Marijuana Dispensaries Expect New CT Law to Boost Sales
Since it could be awhile until retail stores open in Connecticut, some people might take a trip to buy cannabis in neighboring states. On Tuesday, NBC Connecticut traveled to Massachusetts where recreational marijuana has been legal for several years. Among those already making the drive to Massachusetts and heading to a recreational cannabis shop is Chris Beauchemin of Bristol. “Being…
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AAA Says Remember Driving Safety as State Prepares for Legalized Marijuana
AAA is raising concerns about Connecticut legalizing recreational marijuana and driving safety. A recent AAA study found crash rates jumped in states that have legalized recreational cannabis. The organization says it pushed for several traffic safety regulations to be part of the new Connecticut law including increased training for police. One of the problems is there is no simple roadside…
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Prospect Bans Recreational Cannabis Establishments
Governor Ned Lamont is expected to sign the recreational cannabis bill into law on Tuesday.
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As Big In-Person Events Return, New Haven Prepares for Festival
Crews are preparing for the start of the International Festival of Arts & Ideas on the New Haven Green on Friday. With coronavirus cases dropping and state rules being relaxed, big in-person events are starting to return. “I can’t wait. I can’t wait to hear it. I can’t wait to hear the concert,” said Linda Pancoast of New Haven....
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Wethersfield Police Chief Fights to Keep Job
Wethersfield’s police chief is on defense. The town is considering whether James Cetran should be let go after serving the community for nearly a half century. “I’m hanging in there,” said Cetran. “I never expected to be in this kind of position. But I am. So I have to go in there and face the music.” Cetran headed into...
