David Horwitz is a sports and news reporter for NBC Connecticut. David joined the team in 2024 after serving as the morning and noon anchor for three years at Western Mass News in Springfield.
David was born and raised in West Hartford and discovered his passion for storytelling early on and pursued it at the University of Connecticut.
After college, David worked with at-risk youth, gaining invaluable experience in connecting with people and understanding their stories. David then went on to Fox 22/ABC 7 in Bangor, Maine, where he spent two years as a reporter and later as the weekend anchor.
David is excited to be back in his hometown, bringing timely, engaging, and impactful stories to our community. He is a huge sports fan, coaches basketball, and loves spending time with his family, friends, and wife in his free time.
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Doctors send warning to parents as electric scooter injuries increase
Doctors are sending out a warning to parents after a recent rise in electric scooter injuries. In fact, Connecticut Children’s in Hartford said they saw a record number of patients this weekend. They said five kids were seen for electric scooter injuries just this weekend. And there have been 143 E-Scooter-related traumas between May and July of this year. Electric…
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‘Safe Schools Summit' held to discuss ways to combat safety challenges
The countdown to the new school year is on. On Thursday, the Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection (DESPP) brought together educators, school officials, and police to discuss the biggest issues schools across the state are facing. Nicole Lake, the Deputy Commissioner of DESPP, said they are constantly battling an ever-evolving threat environment. “What students and schools are facing…
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Paige Bueckers, Azzi Fudd return to Connecticut as Dallas Wings visit Sun
Two UConn legends are returning to Connecticut on Thursday night. But this time, they’re wearing Dallas Wings jerseys. Back-to-back No. 1 overall picks Paige Bueckers and Azzi Fudd are back at People’s Bank Arena as the Wings take on the Connecticut Sun tonight. The last time Bueckers and Fudd shared the court as Huskies, they won a national championship....
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The world's top golfers are returning to Connecticut next week for Travelers Championship
The Travelers Championship tees off at TPC River Highlands in Cromwell next Wednesday. We spoke with Nathan Grube, the executive director of the Travelers Championship, who said their goal is to improve the fan experience year after year. “We were joking about this, but you can get your face painted, and you can make bracelets,” said Grube. “And then...
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Doctors warn parents of resurfacing social media challenge involving Benadryl
Doctors are issuing a warning to parents about a medication you probably have at home. They said three children have died recently here in Connecticut from the active ingredient in Benadryl. And they think it has to do with an old social media trend now resurfacing. Doctor Gary Soffer, a pediatric allergist at Yale Medicine, said it’s a dangerous...
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Newington middle schooler credited with helping elderly man who fell in driveway
Last week, a middle schooler in Newington went above and beyond to help a neighbor in need. An elderly man fell down in his driveway, and 12-year-old Jack Gagnon didn’t hesitate to jump into action and help. Jack saw the man on his bus ride back home from school. Once he got off the bus, he grabbed his bike...
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Local NASCAR fans react to sudden death of legend Kyle Busch
NASCAR legend Kyle Busch passed away at 41 years old from what his family is calling a “severe illness.” Gary Simpson from Stafford Springs told us Busch will be missed. “If your doors aren’t dented, you aren’t racing. And he was that guy,” said Simpson. Larry Zwicker from Grafton, Massachusetts, said Busch won more than anyone in sports. “No...
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Family heartbroken after stabbing death of 80-year-old woman in Waterbury
The family of an 80-year-old woman stabbed to death in Waterbury says they are devastated by the tragic events. Police say 48-year-old Noel Sepulveda murdered his mother, Anacelia Sepulveda, on Thursday. Officers responded to an apartment on Abbott Terrace around 12:45 p.m. on Thursday for what was originally reported as a medical assist. When they arrived, they found Noel Sepulveda…
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Animal control officer finds 22 ticks on her after dog rescue in Seymour
Woodbridge’s regional animal control officer ended up covered in ticks after helping to save a dog in a wooded area of Seymour. Jess Moffo said she received a call on Thursday about a dog that fell off an embankment in Seymour. “You know, the ground is covered. It’s frozen and slippery,” Moffo said. “It was raining yesterday, so there’s...
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Connecticut's only Sled Hockey team has sights on league title
As the Paralympics are underway in Milan, a group of Connecticut athletes are redefining the game of hockey — with a league title in their sights. The state’s only sled hockey team, the Gaylord Wolfpack, is gearing up for the playoffs. But Rebecca Mann, a key piece of the squad, said it’s not just about the wins and losses....
