Ben Goldman
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Hartford, CT, United States
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Dangers of Tik Toks viral DIY dentistry hacks examined
Dr. Eric Salm says that not only are these methods demonstrated often ineffective, but they can also cause irreparable damage to teeth and gums. → Read More
Up from the ashes, the Hole in the Wall Gang Camp rises again
In February of 2021, a fire broke out in the camp destroying a building. Now, the camp begins anew. → Read More
Quinnipiac students engage in their first presidential election
On the syllabus – studying campaign ads, dissecting presidential debates → Read More
FOX61's Ben Goldman one-on-one with Max Restaurant Group President Richard Rosenthal
Rosenthal, along with managing partners, owns and operates 10 restaurants between Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Florida. → Read More
Labor of Love | Home gets much-needed renovation for Southington couple
A woman's daughter helped renovate a home. → Read More
Police report details the hours leading up to Fotis Dulos' death
FOX61 obtained the 19 page police report detailing the hours leading up to the moment Fotis Dulos took his own life. → Read More
Hartford issues warning towards dirtbike and ATV riders
This past weekend Hartford police seized several vehicles, tweeting out the pictures. → Read More
FOX61's Ben Goldman addresses deferred health insurance premiums, quarantine into CT with Lamont
The state is asking for a grace period of 60 days, but insurance companies area not stepping up. → Read More
Conservative students call for free speech protections
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Politically conservative state lawmakers and college students are calling on more Connecticut colleges and universities to include political free speech in their school's anti-discrimination policies. Timothy Anop, chairman of the Connecticut Federation of College Republicans, said nine of the state's 29 colleges and universities currently include such protections. → Read More
FOX61 EXCLUSIVE: Federal investigation led to CRT Head Start program ending in 2018
HARTFORD -- A federal investigation into several suspected child abuse incidents eventually led to a Hartford organization giving up its Head Start grant, suspending the program in the city for several months. → Read More
First on FOX61: Suspect in fatal police shooting was wanted since January
HARTFORD -- The man shot and killed by police Friday night had warrants out for his arrest from January and June, FOX61 has learned. There were two warrants out for Alphonso Zaporta's arrest, but he was never charged. → Read More
Meeting held in Hamden following officer involved shooting
HAMDEN -- Monday's meeting was supposed to be about the Hamden Police Department budget, but instead, members of the legislative council opened the entire meeting up to the public - no time limit on comments, and a promise that every member of the public would be heard. → Read More
Perez announces his campaign to regain Mayor’s office
HARTFORD – Former Hartford mayor, Eddie Perez, announcing his candidacy to be the city’s next mayor at a kick-off event at the Arch Street Tavern in Downtown Hartford Thursday. → Read More
Hazmat scare reported at MDC building in Hartford
HARTFORD -- Hazmat crews and the bomb squad were at the scene of the MDC building at 555 Main Street in Hartford. Police say the response was due to a report of several vials that contained an unknown substance. The bomb squad was also called to the scene. As of 1:20 p.m., police say the investigation was wrapped up, and the substances were recovered and sent out for further analysis. → Read More
EXCLUSIVE: FOX61 and community group step in to help Hartford contractor recover $30,000
HARTFORD – A contractor, who thought he was out $30,000 will soon see his money, thanks to a community group and FOX61. Phillip London, who owns London Way Construction LLC, said he was still owed $30,000 for work done under the previous owners of the Clay Arsenal Renaissance Apartments... → Read More
Another low-income housing contract terminated in Hartford due to poor living conditions
HARTFORD – Residents in a Hartford low-income housing project are finally being heard after years of organizing and speaking out against their poor living conditions. → Read More
EXCLUSIVE: New Britain teacher fighting cancer gets 12 days of gifts from students
NEW BRITAIN - Deridre Falla has been a teacher at Diloretto School in New Britain for 21 years now. However, since April she’s been out after being diagnosed with stage four cancer. For Christmas, students at the school knew what she was going through and came together to turn her tears of pain and suffering into tears of joy. → Read More
Girl battling serious illness gets to go on shopping spree thanks to Make-A-Wish
WEST HARTFORD -- A young girl had her wish granted Friday, when she went on a shopping spree thanks to Make-A-Wish. Tamara MacDonald is 15 years old and for the past five years has been battling Crohn’s disease. → Read More
FOX61 EXCLUSIVE: Vigil held for man fatally shot at Pope Park in Hartford
HARTFORD - A vigil was held in the Parkville section of Hartford Wednesday night with community members and family of the man who was shot to death in Pope Park over a week ago. On November 19, police were called after reports of a person shot twice. → Read More
Haitian boy gets second chance at CCMC
HARTFORD -- Jean Oliver was a normal 9-year-old boy, until a tumor took over his jaw, growing at a rapid pace. His father only speaks his native creole, but say with an interpreter after his son's successful eight-hour surgery Wednesday morning. Dr. → Read More