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Former CT budget official had difficult working relationship with others
A former Connecticut public official is facing federal charges including bribery and extortion through his position giving out school construction grants.
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Former CT budget official had difficult working relationship with others
A former Connecticut public official is facing federal charges including bribery and extortion through his position giving out school construction grants. One person who dealt with him found him to be quite difficult to work with. Leaving the federal courthouse Thursday in Hartford, Konstantinos “Kosta” Diamantis and his lawyer had no comment about the federal charges he’s facing. Diamantis...
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Former CT budget official pleads not guilty to federal extortion, bribery charges
Konstantinos “Kosta” Diamantis, a former state representative and a lawyer, appeared in federal court in Hartford in the afternoon, pleaded not guilty to 22 charges and was released on $500,000 bail. He has denied any wrongdoing.
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2 suspects charged with burglary after Woodstock standoff
Two suspects faced a judge Thursday after a burglary and an hours-long standoff in Woodstock.
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Former Connecticut budget official pleads not guilty to federal extortion, bribery charges
A former top official in Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont’s budget office allegedly extorted private contractors into paying him thousands of dollars in bribes as he oversaw large blocks of state money for school construction projects, federal authorities said Thursday. Konstantinos “Kosta” Diamantis, a former state representative and a lawyer, appeared in federal court in Hartford in the afternoon after...
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CT unveils the first ‘Oyster Trails' map for restaurants, farms and retail
Connecticut oysters are really a treasure, and they’re about to get a bit easier to find. “There’s no reason why people shouldn’t be getting excited about oysters in Connecticut. They’re incredible,” said Beth Simonds, owner of Stonington Farms Shellfish, a family and majority women-owned business that launched in 2017. They’re now on the map. The Connecticut Department of Tourism’s...
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Shellfish lovers can find the best seafood spots with ‘Oyster Trail'
The Connecticut Office of Tourism launched the “Oyster Trail” map, featuring 13 farms, 22 restaurants and 10 stores. It aims to make it easier to find oysters for shellfish lovers in the state.
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Lamont signs law establishing the Fallen Officer Fund
Gov. Ned Lamont signed a new law Wednesday establishing the Fallen Officer Fund to provide financial assistance to the families of police officers killed in the line of duty.
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Two Republicans vie to battle Chris Murphy for US Senate
The race for one of Connecticut’s U.S. Senate seats is starting to take shape, although Republicans are still uncertain about their nominee. Beacon Falls First Selectman Gerry Smith has secured the party’s endorsement to challenge U.S. Sen. Chris Murphy, but he still has at least one challenger. Matt Corey, of Manchester, secured enough votes to qualify for an August...
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CT GOP faces potential primary to choose final candidate to challenge Sen. Murphy
Connecticut Republicans have endorsed Beacon Falls First Selectman Gerry Smith as their candidate to take on Sen. Chris Murphy in November, but Smith will likely face a primary challenge from at least one other Republican this summer.
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Local custodian shocked to learn he's in the running for national contest
What started off as a regular day at school for custodian Bill Krajewski quickly changed when he realized he was setting up the auditorium at Quaker Hill Elementary School for his own ceremony.
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Young Connecticut woman gets incredible surprise with help of Peloton
Everyone belongs: that is the mission of BeanZ and Co., an inclusive café in Avon. The owner’s daughter got quite the surprise recently, and the moment quickly went viral on social media. The video has nearly 400,000 views on Instagram, with so much love in the comment section for Connecticut native Meg Morrison. When she’s not working behind the...
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Young Connecticut woman gets incredible suprise with the help of Peloton
Meg Morrison works out on the treadmill daily along with her favorite Peloton instructor and recently that instructor gave Meg the surprise of a lifetime.
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Lamont to veto striking workers benefit, defends budget guardrails
Gov. Ned Lamont plans to veto a bill that would give financial aid to striking workers. Lamont told reporters in his office about his decision Thursday while reflecting on the legislative session that ended at midnight. “Does that mean I want the taxpayers subsidizing striking workers? I don’t think I do,” Lamont said, defending his record as a pro-labor...
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CT LIVE!: Experience the Beauty of the Great Outdoors Right Here in Connecticut
Go to CTVisit.com for ideas on where to explore next.
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Mini liquor bottle bans in Connecticut?
A lot of people are fired up about litter from mini liquor bottles, known as nips, that you find all over Connecticut.
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Mini liquor bottle bans in Connecticut?
Connecticut has a lot of folks fired up about litter from mini liquor bottles, known as nips, that you find all over our state. They’re in urban settings, parks, homeless encampments – and even way out in the country in Winsted, where Rob Asselin lives. He said he picks up a bag full of them every night when he goes…
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Democratic lawmakers reach deal on spending American Rescue Plan funds but Republicans have concerns
Democratic lawmakers say they’ve struck a deal on a plan to spend as much as $400 million in unused American Rescue Plan Act funds. “The stabilization bill is addressing some of the things that we as a caucus felt needed to be addressed,” said Rep. Toni Walker (D-New Haven). Highlights of the bill include $160 million for higher education, $21…
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Republican and Democratic lawmakers spar over spending of federal money
Democratic lawmakers have come up with a plan to spend as much as $400 million in American Rescue Plan money, but Republicans have concerns about how it will be spent.
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2024 Passport to CT Wine Country has begun
The 2024 Passport to Connecticut Wine Country is underway. It started on Saturday and two additional vineyards — Independence Vineyard in Lebanon and Tranquillity Vineyard & Winery in Middlebury — have been added to the passport program this year. To take part, pick up a printed book at participating farm wineries or download the digital app on the Apple App…