Jennifer Lambert is a digital content editor at NBC Connecticut, where she writes web articles and helps manage the station’s website and social media presence. She joined the team in January 2026, shortly after graduating from Boston University with a degree in journalism.
While at BU, Jennifer worked at The Boston Globe as a homepage producer, where she sharpened her skills in digital storytelling and learned how to connect with audiences in a fast-paced news environment.
Originally from Northborough, Massachusetts, Jennifer enjoys discovering new restaurants (and rating them), spending time with friends and family, and being around dogs whenever she can.
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5-year-old boy dies after being struck by vehicle in East Haven, officials say
A 5-year-old boy has died after being struck by a vehicle in East Haven on Thursday afternoon, according to police and fire officials. East Haven police were called to the area of Foxon Road and Bennett Road around 3:21 p.m. for a report of a motor vehicle accident involving a pedestrian. When they arrived, first responders found the 5-year-old, who…
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Review finds ‘overall failure' in CSCU response to allegations against ex-interim chancellor
An independent review found an “overall failure” on the part of multiple people in the way Connecticut State Colleges and Universities handled sexual harassment allegations involving former Interim Chancellor John Maduko. “There was an overall failure on the part of multiple individuals to initiate and follow established policy and procedures for reporting, responding to, and addressing reports of sexual harassment,…
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Kosta Diamantis misses sentencing, attorney says he's in Greece; state stops pension payments
Kosta Diamantis, the former Connecticut deputy budget director and chief of school construction funding, had his sentencing rescheduled on Thursday after his attorney said he was in Greece, prompting a judge to issue a bench warrant and the state to stop his pension payments. Diamantis was scheduled to be sentenced in federal court after he was convicted last year on…
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UConn senior from Maine dies after crash in Mansfield
A 22-year-old UConn senior from Maine has died after a crash in Mansfield on Tuesday, Connecticut State Police and the university said. State police said that around 12:21 a.m., 22-year-old Zachary Barry, of Scarborough, Maine, was driving westbound on Hunting Lodge Road when he crossed over into the eastbound lane and struck a tree. Barry had to be extricated from…
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Connecticut tourism office announces new Haunted History Trail just before Halloween
Connecticut has a new way to explore the state’s many ghost stories. The Connecticut Office of Tourism is launching a new Haunted History Trail ahead of Halloween. The trail highlights more than 130 locations across the state tied to haunted landmarks, paranormal lore, witch trials, and unexplained stories. The trail includes haunted homes, museums, theaters, cemeteries, hiking trails, restaurants, lighthouses,…
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Connecticut hiker makes it to Mount Washington summit after dislocating shoulder hours earlier
A Connecticut hiker who fell, dislocated his shoulder, and injured his back while hiking Mount Washington continued hiking for about 7 hours and reached the summit on Tuesday, according to New Hampshire Fish and Game. The New Hampshire Fish and Game Department said conservation officers responded to Mount Washington after another hiker called 911 around 3:15 p.m. to report that…
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Willimantic man arrested, charged with murder in connection with death of 2-week-old baby
A Willimantic man has been arrested and charged with murder in connection with the death of a 2-week-old baby in Willimantic in December 2025. Dean R. Peruta, 40, of Willimantic, was served with an arrest warrant Tuesday at Danielson Superior Court, according to the Willimantic Police Department. The warrant was issued on Sept. 10, police said. He was charged with…
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4 Connecticut residents arrested in connection with street takeover in New York
Four Meriden residents were arrested on Sunday in connection with a street takeover on Long Island on Sunday. A 28-year-old was charged with reckless driving, unlawful fleeing a police officer in a motor vehicle in the third degree, and unlawful speed contests, sideshows, and races. A 33-year-old, 30-year old, and 35-year-old were charged with unlawful speed contests, sideshows, and races….
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New Haven high school assistant principal accused of sexually assaulting student
An assistant principal at a high school in New Haven is accused of sexually assaulting a student on two consecutive days inside his office while school was in session, according to a newly released arrest warrant. The New Haven Police Department was notified of a sexual assault allegation by the Connecticut Department of Children and Families on May 22. According…
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One person rescued from fire at Danbury home
One person was rescued from a house fire in Danbury on Monday, firefighters said. Around 1 p.m., firefighters were called to a home on West Lake Shore Drive for a report of a house fire. Crews were told one person may have still been in the home, according to firefighters. Firefighters found the person and rescued them. The person was…
