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Connecticut to Spare 11 Death Row Inmates?

Liana Teixeira April 18, 2012

What will happen to the 11 prisoners on Conn.’s death row, now that the state has decided to repeal its practice of capital punishment?   That is exactly what lawmakers have been debating...

Famous Police Dog Dies in West Haven

Veronica Maciel April 18, 2012

This dog was described as "the best partner." He was known for finding criminals and missing people. Jo was the dog’s name. He was a 14-year-old German Shepard, former police dog. He retired in 2008...

New Haven Farms Fundraise

Michelle R Morra April 18, 2012

What there needs to be more of in this world is people helping out their community.  New Haven Farms is doing just that by holding a fundraiser to provide fresh food for local families that are at possibly...

Report Ranks Connecticut Top State for Women

Brandon T. Bisceglia April 11, 2012

Connecticut is the best state for women to work and live in, according to an assessment released in March compiling data from 12 sources. The report, titled "50 Best and Worst States for Women," ranked ...

Occupy New Haven Coming Apart

Vanessa Estime April 11, 2012

According to the New Haven Register, it looks as if Occupy New Haven is ending its almost six month encampment at the New Haven Green. Despite no official termination, a few members of Occupy New Haven...

Mother of Victim in Marist Tragedy Promotes Fire Safety in Woodbridge

Cristal Reyes April 11, 2012

Spending an afternoon promoting fire safety in memory of a perished daughter isn’t exactly what any mother is thrilled about. However, that is exactly how Barbara Block spent her afternoon. In hopes...

West Haven Mayor John M. Picard May Have To Pay Raise Back

Liana Teixeira April 4, 2012

Mayor John M. Picard of West Haven may have to give back a raise, reports Susan Misur of the New Haven Register.  Picard was given a 1.5 percent salary increase in January 2012. The issue arose after...

Barbara Pelkey Killer Sentenced

Ana Abraham April 4, 2012

On September 3, 1986, a young woman and mother of four was brutally raped and murdered in Wallingford, Connecticut while working at her factory job. Police later found and arrested the man whom they believed...

Occupy New Haven Told to Leave Green

Vanessa Estime March 21, 2012

Occupy New Haven, a collective and protesting group of citizens fighting for economic equality in New Haven, Connecticut, has been camping at and occupying the Upper New Haven Green since October...

Connecticut Legislators Helping During Times of Need

Michelle R Morra February 29, 2012

In the Fall Semester of 2011, the university and the rest of Connecticut experienced some very unusual weather occurrences that had many in the state out of power, out of their homes, and looking at huge...

New Haven Mourns Loss of City Historian

Elizabeth Field February 29, 2012

Richard Hegel, historian to the city of New Haven, passed away on February 13 in his home. Hegel, 83, did not grow up in New Haven; however, he had an incredible passion for the city as seen by the incredible...

U.S. Supreme Court May Hear another New Haven Fire Department Case

Liana Teixeira February 29, 2012

For the second time in three years, a case involving the City of New Haven and its fire department may be heard by the U.S. Supreme Court regarding racial discrimination. The city recently filed a petition...

CT Lawmakers Aim to Boost Childhood Nutrition

Miriam Correia February 22, 2012

Connecticut lawmakers are teaming up with school nutrition advocates to increase childhood nutrition in schools.  "The coalition plans to call attention to the need to provide adequate funding and administrative...

Conn. Seeks to Recapture Role as Insurance Capital

The Associated Press February 22, 2012

HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Hartford is trying to recapture its status as the nation’s insurance capital by drawing in a specialized insurance business that is finding a home elsewhere. Since the 18th...

East Haven Police Chief Retires Amidst Controversy

Ana Abraham February 8, 2012

On February 3, a big change happened very close to home for a lot of UNH students.  Leonard Gallo resigned as Chief of Police in East Haven. He left amidst much controversy about his suspected...

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