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Four teens accused of stealing car in Waterbury could be connected to other thefts: police
Waterbury police have arrested four teens who are accused of stealing a car and said they might be connected to other car break-ins and thefts in the city. Police said officers from the vice and intelligence division and auto theft task force found a stolen 2015 Buick Verano on Pine Street around 9:30 p.m. on Wednesday and arrested the four…
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Waterbury nursing home residents, caregivers push back against plan to close facility
Abbott Terrace Health Center is home to 180 people and employs 287 caregivers, who are newly unionized and pushing back against the closure. “It’s been stressful, overwhelming at times just trying to be as supportive as we can to the residents and do everything we can to try to keep this place from closing,” said Rebecca Zuraitis, an LPN at…
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Residents, employees protest planned closure of Waterbury nursing home
The Abbott Terrace Health Center in Waterbury is closing in early October after losing federal funding.
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Waterbury celebrates its own Puerto Rican Parade for the first time
All weekend long, the city of Waterbury celebrated its Puerto Rican community. It began with a flag raising ceremony on Friday, and a festival at Hamilton Park the very next day. On Sunday, they brought back a special tradition after more than two decades. It was the first time the Brass City celebrated its own Puerto Rican parade. “I feel…
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Waterbury celebrates its own Puerto Rican Parade for the first time
All weekend long, the city of Waterbury celebrated its Puerto Rican community. It began with a flag raising ceremony on Friday, and a festival at Hamilton Park the very next day.
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Face the Facts: New affordable housing project to serve as example in Waterbury
Affordable housing is a touchy subject in a number of Connecticut communities, but a new project in Waterbury could serve as a model for other municipalities. The housing crisis in Connecticut has many layers. When it comes to realtors, they say there’s a lack of supply. Affordable housing has proven to be one of the most difficult things for...
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Waterbury's Puerto Rican community celebrates 2nd annual ‘Borifest'
It’s a Puerto Rican weekend in Waterbury. On Saturday, hundreds came out for the second annual Borifest at Hamilton Park.
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Waterbury's Puerto Rican community celebrates 2nd annual ‘Borifest'
It’s a Puerto Rican weekend in Waterbury. On Saturday, hundreds came out for the second annual Borifest at Hamilton Park. “It is amazing. Last year, we grew out of Washington Park. This park is double in size,” said Rafael Feliciano-Roman, founder of the Greater Waterbury Puerto Rican Day Parade and Festival. He says there were more than 45 different...
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Greater Waterbury Puerto Rican Day Parade and Festival happening this weekend
This is a weekend full of celebration in Waterbury with the Greater Waterbury Puerto Rican Day Parade & Festival. The festival is happening on Saturday and a parade will be held on Sunday.
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City of Waterbury kicks off weekend of Puerto Rican festivities
The City of Waterbury kicked off a weekend of Puerto Rican festivities to one of their largest Hispanic communities as part of Hispanic heritage month. The celebration began on Friday at Waterbury’s City Hall with the Mayor for a Day ceremony followed by the raising of the Puerto Rican flag. Waterbury Mayor Paul Pernerewski Jr. was present at the...
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Waterbury to host first Puerto Rican Parade in 25 years
In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, Waterbury is highlighting its Puerto Rican community all weekend long. On Sunday, they will finish the celebrations with the first Puerto Rican Festival in two decades.
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Waterbury looks to turn closed church into community health center
There is $5 million worth of federal funding going to Waterbury to turn an old church into a community health center.
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Waterbury looks to turn closed church into community health center
There is $5 million worth of federal funding going to Waterbury to turn an old church into a community health center. This chunk of funding is what officials say is the first step in making this plan a reality, which is just now beginning. “I think that would definitely turn things around for this neighborhood,” Charlene Edmond, of Waterbury, said….
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Puerto Rican Day Parade and Festival returns to Waterbury
Waterbury is honoring the contributions of people from Puerto Rico to the community with a weekend full of activities. The Puerto Rican Day Parade and Festival starts Friday.
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Teen arrested for social media threat toward Crosby High School in Waterbury
Police have arrested a teen in connection to a school threat that was posted on social media Wednesday evening. The police department said they received information about a social media post that referenced a shooting at Crosby High School in Waterbury. Investigators identified a 15-year-old student who they believe is responsible for the post, which was determined to be non-credible,…
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Waterbury mural honors former enslaved man who died in 1700s
Mr. Fortune is being honored at the North End Recreation Center.
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Waterbury mural honors former enslaved man
Mr. Fortune is free at last. “Fortune was a formerly enslaved man here in Waterbury. He was enslaved to a doctor by the name of Preserved Porter,” Alex Breanne Corporation President John Mills said. Fortune died in 1798. His bones traveled through the years. First, they were used by Dr. Preserved Porter for medical research for over 130 years. Then,…
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New mixed-income apartments in Waterbury are move-in ready
The Linden Place Apartments are ready for tenants to move in. A majority of the 44 units are designated as affordable housing.
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New mixed-income apartments in Waterbury are move-in ready
There is new vision for the Hillside neighborhood in Waterbury. “What a glorious day it is for the community because we celebrate this ribbon cutting for units that will accommodate over a hundred Waterbury citizens in high quality housing,” Jim Smith of the Harold Webster Smith Foundation said. Forty-four new apartments are on the housing market. The units located...
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Man arrested for shooting that left another man critically hurt in Waterbury
A man has been arrested in connection to an overnight shooting in Waterbury that left another man hospitalized in critical condition. Waterbury police said they were called to a reported shooting in the area of West Main Street and Park Place just after 1 a.m. Officers later learned that a 24-year-old man was dropped off at the hospital where...