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Amid Stamford development, an effort to protect history emerges
6+ hour, 56+ min ago (550+ words) The Historic Preservation Advisory Commission (HPAC) is set to work on the "Reimagine Bedford Street" initiative, along with other projects to bolster preservation in the community. STAMFORD " When city leaders approved a new comprehensive plan last year to guide future…...
Man shot in Hartford, goes to hospital for treatment, police say
20+ hour, 22+ min ago (130+ words) HARTFORD " City officers were dispatched to Hartford Hospital on Saturday morning after receiving a report that a gunshot victim had arrived to receive treatment, police said." Hartford Police Department said in a release Saturday afternoon that the report came in…...
Connecticut's No Kings protests feature flags, symbols, costumes. What do they mean?
19+ hour, 29+ min ago (677+ words) In addition to homemade signs, protesters who turned out for Saturday's No Kings demonstrations in Connecticut carried an assortment of flags and other imagery. As with previous No Kings events, some protesters leaned into patriotism, carrying American flags. Many protest…...
Rev. Al Sharpton endorses CT Gov. Ned Lamont for a third term
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (310+ words) The Rev. Al Sharpton,in Hartford to speak at the funeral of a man shot and killed by police, paid a visit Thursday to Gov. Ned Lamont, whom he endorsed for a third four-year term. HARTFORD " Twenty years after the…...
Officer fired after fatally shooting man in mental health crisis — as others tried to de-escalate
1+ day, 17+ hour ago (736+ words) The officer's firing came a day after the Rev. Al Sharpton and noted civil rights lawyer Ben Crump spoke at the funeral of the man who was killed, Steven Jones. Hartford Mayor Arunan Arulampalam said he fired Officer Joseph Magnano…...
Enfield martial arts instructor convicted of sexually assaulting 16-year-old student, officials say
1+ day, 21+ hour ago (212+ words) A Hartford Superior Court jury has convicted an Enfield man of sexually assaulting a 16-year-old student while working as an instructor at a martial arts studio, prosecutors said." HARTFORD " A jury has convicted an instructor at an Enfield"martial arts…...
What we know about the on-duty sex scandal involving a Connecticut state trooper
2+ day, 17+ hour ago (533+ words) HARTFORD " At least one state trooper has lost his job for having sex with a female security guard while on duty at a state office building,according to state police and an internal affairs report. The report saidTrooper First ClassOwen…...