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Hartford mayor fires officer who fatally shot ‘Stevie’ Jones
1+ week, 12+ hour ago (567+ words) Hartford Mayor Arunan Arulampalam on Friday ordered the immediate termination of Hartford Police Department Officer Joseph Magnano, who fatally shot Steven "Stevie" Jones in February on Blue Hills Avenue during a mental health crisis. The mayor praised the other three…...
Rev. Al Sharpton set to eulogize ‘Stevie’ Jones after Hartford police shooting
1+ week, 2+ day ago (160+ words) Several nationally-known civil rights activists plan to speak at Thursday's funeral for Steven "Stevie" Jones in Connecticut. Jones' sister Audrey said she had called 911 for an ambulance to help her brother, who she said hadn't taken his medication, but police…...
Noted Bridgeport civil rights leader, Carolyn Vermont, honored in Fairfield
1+ week, 6+ day ago (313+ words) Hundreds of mourners and well wishers gathered at the Leo Mahoney Arena on the Fairfield University campus Saturday to celebrate the life of Carolyn Vermont, a noted local civil rights leader. Vermont, who died in late February while visiting Jamaica,…...
After 2 police shootings, Hartford community makes demands of mayor and chief
3+ week, 1+ day ago (690+ words) Following two recent fatal police shootings of Black men experiencing mental health crises, Hartford community leaders are issuing demands of Mayor Arunan Arulampalam and Police Chief James Rovella. On Thursday afternoon, dozens of community members gathered at the corner of…...
Jay Williams on evolving the Greater Hartford Gives Foundation
4+ week, 16+ hour ago (182+ words) Jay Williams on evolving the Greater Hartford Gives Foundation'Connecticut Public Jay Williams on evolving the Greater Hartford Gives Foundation The Greater Hartford Gives Foundation invests in a wide range of projects from arts to education. And they recently celebrated their…...
Firefighters rescue people hanging out window at burning New Haven apartment
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (140+ words) Firefighters rescued three people hanging out of a window during a blaze at a 46-unit apartment building on Chapel Street in New Haven late Tuesday morning. Acting Fire Chief Dan Coughlin said more people were rescued from inside the five…...
Hartford looks to end parking contract with ICE
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (310+ words) Hartford Mayor Arunan Arulampalam has requested the immediate termination of a contract between the Hartford Parking Authority and Immigration and Customs Enforcement, or ICE. In a Jan. 27 letter, Arulampalam asked HPA CEO Kay Al Mannai to terminate an agreement allowing…...
Fairfield residents to vote in contentious special election for first selectperson
2+ mon, 1+ day ago (221+ words) Election Day is months away, but that's not stopping Fairfield voters from electing their first selectperson on Tuesday, Feb 3. The special election comes after former Fairfield first selectman Bill Gerber, a Democrat, suddenly died in office last year. Gerber's running…...
Message From the CEO
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (131+ words) Message From the CEO'Connecticut Public The president and CEO of Connecticut Public, Mark G. Contreras, announced today that heplans to retire in 2026 after seven successful years in the role, marked by growth, impact andcommitment to the organization's mission and culture. Contreras…...
Learning Snacks: Fresh Spaces, Fresh Starts: Welcoming 2026
3+ mon, 3+ day ago (124+ words) Learning Snacks: Fresh Spaces, Fresh Starts: Welcoming 2026Connecticut Public FOR KIDS: MAKING CHORES NOT A BORE!Give your room a new year reset by tidying up! Organize your toys, clothes and school supplies with this Daniel Tiger song. Practice making a…...