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More than 20 residents displaced as fire rips through Newark home
11+ hour, 47+ min ago (73+ words) Jul 18, 2026, 6:10 AM A fire at a home in Newark left more than 20 people displaced on Friday evening. The Newark Fire Department rushed to the scene on Summer Avenue and extinguished the flames. Footage of the scene shows the home damaged…...
Former Connecticut state senator loses law license after wire fraud conviction
1+ week, 4+ hour ago (65+ words) Jul 11, 2026, 8:50 AM Former Connecticut State Senator Dennis Bradley was convicted of fraud and has lost his labor license. Bradley lost his labor license after being found guilty on all counts of wire fraud. In March, a jury found Bradley guilty…...
Trash trains still stinking up Manville neighborhood
1+ week, 22+ hour ago (304+ words) Jul 10, 2026, 7:55 PM Trash trains that have been fouling up a neighborhood in Manville continue to park for days at a time behind homes despite pleas to move out permanently. News 12 first reported on this issue two weeks ago. News 12 New…...
15 displaced after Waterbury fire rips through multiple buildings
1+ week, 1+ day ago (99+ words) Jul 10, 2026, 6:21 AM Fifteen people were displaced after a large fire ripped through several buildings on South Main Street in Waterbury Thursday night. The fire broke around 6 p.m. and quickly spread, engulfing roughly one-third of the block before firefighters were able to…...
Smithtown Library reopens lower level nearly two years after severe flooding
1+ week, 1+ day ago (190+ words) Jul 9, 2026, 12:33 PM The Smithtown Library officially reopened its lower level Thursday, nearly two years after a powerful storm caused extensive flooding and damage throughout the building. The newly renovated space welcomes patrons back for the first time since the August…...
Gov. Lamont swears in 12 new Connecticut judges, including former Bridgeport prosecutor
1+ week, 3+ day ago (149+ words) Gov Lamont Swears In 12 New Connecticut Judges Including Former Bridgeport Prosecutor News12 | New Jersey Gov. Lamont swears in 12 new Connecticut judges, including former Bridgeport prosecutor Jul 8, 2026, 11:44 AM Police arrest man accused of vandalizing Clifton food pantry over holiday weekend KIYC: Some…...
Maryland man sentenced for sending explicit images to NJ undercover agent posing as child
2+ week, 19+ hour ago (150+ words) Extreme Heat Warning in effect though Saturday Jul 3, 2026, 9:37 PM A Maryland man has been sentenced to four years in New Jersey State Prison after pleading guilty to charges stemming from sexually explicit online communications with an undercover investigator posing as…...
Bridgeport restaurant expecting big crowds despite extreme high temperatures
2+ week, 1+ day ago (61+ words) Extreme Heat Warning in effect though Saturday Jul 2, 2026, 5:41 PM A holiday weekend usually means people are going out to eat, including dining outdoors. But what does the heat and extreme temperatures mean for businesses who rely on people eating outside?...
Erin Stewart fails to make first of three restitution payments to the City of New Britain
2+ week, 3+ day ago (201+ words) Extreme Heat Warning in effect though Saturday Jul 1, 2026, 5:17 PM Former New Britain Mayor Erin Stewart failed to make the first of three restitution payments to the City of New Britain for legal expenses that incurred during her time as mayor,…...
Police investigate stabbing of man found in car on Bridgeport’s East Side
2+ week, 5+ day ago (108+ words) Jun 29, 2026, 7:28 AM Bridgeport police are investigating the stabbing of a 31-year-old man Sunday. Police say the victim was found bleeding inside a car Sunday afternoon on Pulaski Street after reportedly driving through the East Side minutes earlier. Just before 4:30 p.m., police…...