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Bill would make April 26 ‘Tuskegee Airmen Day' to honor first Black military pilots

Unsung heroes who fought in World War II could soon be honored with their own special day in the state of Connecticut. If a bipartisan bill passes, April 26 would be named Tuskegee Airmen Day in Conne...

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    South Windsor Apr 23

    Man threatened to blow up South Windsor animal shelter: police

    South Windsor police have arrested a man who is accused of threatening to blow up an animal shelter after his dog was quarantined and threatening an employee as well. In late March, the man threatened to blow up the Tyler Regional Animal Care Shelter and physically threatened a town employee who works at the shelter because his dog was quarantined&...
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    CT Lottery Apr 23

    $100,000 Cash5 jackpot winner for second day in a row

    There was a $100,000 Cash5 jackpot winner in Connecticut for the second day in a row. The winning numbers on Monday were 3-6-25-27-35. The ticket was sold at EZ Stop in Stratford, according to CT Lottery. There was a $100,000 jackpot winner on Sunday night as well. That ticket was sold at Country Farms at 277 Church St. in Hebron….

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    new haven Apr 23

    Pro-Palestinian protest continues at Yale

    A Pro-Palestinian protest is continuing at Yale University in New Haven on Tuesday after dozens of people were arrested the day before. The protest started last week and is ongoing. Several people in sleeping bags and various belongings can be seen back on Beinecke Plaza on Tuesday morning. Police officers appeared to be talking to some of the peop...
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    StormTracker Apr 23

    Sunny, mild day on tap after frosty start

    After a frosty start on Tuesday, there’s a sunny and mild day on tap. Most of the state had a frost advisory in place through the morning. It has since expired. The day will feature lots of sunshine with milder temperatures. Highs will be in the middle 60s away from the water. Winds will increase with gusts 10 to 20…

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    air travel Apr 22

    Avelo Airlines adds flights to San Juan for Puerto Rican Day Parade next month

    Avelo Airlines announced that they’re adding two new flights out of Tweed-New Haven Airport for the Puerto Rican Day Parade next month. The flights are to Puerto Rico’s San Juan Luis Munoz Martin International Airport (SJU). The first-ever parade will take place on Saturday, May 18. A spokesperson said the addition of these flights is t...
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    Waterbury Apr 22

    Over 2 dozen displaced, several pets dead after Waterbury fire

    Over two dozen people are displaced and several pets are dead after a fire broke out at a home in Waterbury Monday night. The fire department was called to a two-alarm fire at a multi-family home on William Street. It appears as though fire tore through the third floor of the structure. Six families lived in the building, and a…

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    solar energy Apr 22

    Thousands of low-income households in CT could be eligible for solar upgrades

    Thousands of low-income households in Connecticut may now be eligible for solar upgrades because of federal funding that was just granted to the state. On Monday, Gov. Ned Lamont announced that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is giving the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) a $62.5 million grant. The...
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    Earth Day Apr 22

    East Hartford plants dozens of cherry blossom trees for Earth Day

    Monday marks the 54th celebration of Earth Day. It was first held on April 22, 1970 to celebrate the planet. In Hartford, Mayor Arunan Arulampalam kicked off celebrations at City Hall. “It is so important that we stop on this Earth Day and think about our own impacts on the climate around us,” he said. Meanwhile in East Hartford, the…
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    Avon Apr 22

    Dozens of families displaced after Avon apartment fire

    An investigation into what caused a fire at the Avon Place Apartments continues as families try to navigate next steps. Charred remains could be seen from where flames roared at the Avon Place Apartments on Sunday.  “I mean, that’s hell right there and thank God everybody made it out. That’s the blessing through it all,” Larry Friel said. Two....
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    UConn Apr 23

    UConn's Geno Auriemma serves up drinks in Manchester Tuesday night

    UConn women’s basketball coach Geno Auriemma served up drinks behind the bar at a restaurant in Manchester Tuesday night. He did it to help raise money for Connecticut Children’s. Auriemma was behind the bar from 5 to 7 p.m. at Café Aura on East Center Street. The restaurant urged patrons to come out to say hello and enjoy a...

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    artificial intelligence Apr 22

    Lawmakers discuss artificial intelligence bill as end of session nears

    Supporters of legislation aimed at reigning in artificial intelligence are working to keep the bill alive, removing a section critics say would hurt innovation in Connecticut. “This is something of great hope, great promise, but also great threat,” Sen. Martin Looney (D-President Pro Tem) said during a press conference Monday at the Legislative Off...
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    West Hartford Apr 22

    Local clubs offer help to Wampanoag Country Club following fires

    “It’s not until you get here and kind of, there’s a little bit of an odor too, I mean that just adds to it,” said Michael Rosano, who stopped by to see the damage on Monday morning. The smell of fire was lingering in the air less than 48 hours after West Hartford’s Wampanoag Country Club went up in...

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    Middlebury Apr 22

    Quassy Amusement Park will open this Saturday

    Quassy Amusement Park announced that they are opening for the season this Saturday. It’s their 116th season and the amusement park is holding a two-weekend-long fundraiser. Guests can get single-day tickets for $17 through May 5 when they bring a non-perishable item or home cleaning products. All donations will go to local food banks and Acts...
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    Portland Apr 22

    USDA and Sen. Blumenthal to visit Jobs Pond in Portland as water continues to rise

    It’s been nearly a month since NBC Connecticut first shared the concerns from residents along Jobs Pond in Portland where water levels are quickly rising. Now, residents there say water is still rising, and more and more people are leaving their homes. This week, the USDA and Senator Richard Blumenthal are making trips to the pond to get a......
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    Wilton Apr 22

    Two officers assaulted by reckless driver in Wilton: police

    Two police officers were assaulted while responding to a reckless driver call in Wilton last week, according to police. Wilton police said they saw a car driving recklessly on Danbury Road Monday afternoon. The driver crossed over several lanes and drove in the opposite direction of traffic, authorities said. The driver, 48-year-old Jorge Oliva, en...
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    Wallingford Apr 22

    Woman and 9-month-old were dead in Wallingford home before fire: police

    A woman and a 9-month-old baby had died before a fire broke out at their home in Wallingford last Wednesday, according to police. Police said 24-year-old Justin Varnado, 19-year-old Karizmah Johnson and 9-month-old Kylenn (Jasir) Varnado died after the fire. However, police now say Johnson and 9-month-old Kylenn were reportedly dead before the fire...
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