Katie Corrado
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Hartford, CT, United States
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South Windsor finds solution for aftercare program
SOUTH WINDSOR -- South Windsor’s town council unveiled a plan today to deal with the overwhelming demand for its aftercare program. In March, some parents lined up overnight, just to secure a place for their child in the 4th R Program. → Read More
EXCLUSIVE: New Details into CT soldier’s death in Tennessee
HARTFORD -- A Connecticut military mom is continuing to fight for justice for her son, killed in Tennessee. Austin McGeough, a 21-year-old soldier from East Granby, was hit and killed by a car in the early morning hours of October 15, 2016 on a highway in Tennessee. He was stationed at Ft. Campbell. → Read More
Hartford convenience store says business plummeting after 24-hour permit denied
HARTFORD -- The general manager of the Shell station at the corner of Broad Street and Capitol Avenue in Hartford, said sales are down 35-40 percent since the city recently denied its 24-hour permit. Since last Thursday, the convenience store and gas station has shut down from 11:30 p.m. → Read More
Community members gather for a vigil to remember teen who drowned in Hartford
HARTFORD – Community members came together Monday night at Keney Park to remember 16-year old Jaevon Whyte, the teen who drowned in a pool the night before the Fourth of July. → Read More
Connecticut pro-choice advocates rally at state Capitol
HARTFORD -- Connecticut pro-choice advocates sent a message loud and clear from the front steps of the state capitol Wednesday. “We are at a very dangerous moment right now,” said State Senator Mae Flexer, a Democrat representing Danielson. → Read More
Poisonous hogweed plant in Connecticut can cause burns, blisters
Experts are cautioning Connecticut residents to be on the lookout for giant hogweed, a non-native, invasive and poisonous plant. Hogweed is native to Russia, but first showed up in Connecticut in 2001. It is not widespread, but the plant’s serious side effects are prompting a warning. → Read More
Newington superintendent resigns months after fuel spill
NEWINGTON -- Just a year into a three-year contract, Newington’s Board of Education on Monday night accepted the resignation of Superintendent Dr. William Collins. Collins has been the district’s superintendent for nearly a decade. → Read More
Hundreds gather to mourn death of Waterbury mom, teacher killed in boating accident
WATERBURY -- Hundreds of people, many of whom were students, gathered at the Basilica of the Immaculate Conception in Waterbury on Wednesday evening to mourn the death of 38-year-old Wanda Tirano, a mother of two and Waterbury teacher. → Read More
East Windsor proposed casino clears local hurdle
EAST WINDSOR -- The proposed East Windsor casino is one step closer to becoming a reality. On Tuesday night, the town's planning and zoning committee approved the casino's general plan for development. → Read More
Hartford city leaders announce new public safety initiatives
HARTFORD -- Hartford Mayor Luke Bronin, Police Chief David Rosado and other city leaders held their second of three community meetings on Monday night to discuss new public safety initiatives. → Read More
Mohegan and Mashantucket Pequot Tribes release new rendering of East Windsor casino
EAST WINDSOR -- The Mashantucket Pequot and Mohegan Tribes released Wednesday, an updated rendering of the East Windsor casino. The rendering was submitted to the town as a part of the local approval process. "We're excited," said MMCT spokesperson Andrew Doba. → Read More
Hartford parents walking a mile to send a message
HARTFORD -- Hartford parents, students and community leaders were out walking Tuesday to prove a point about school safety. They walked a little over a mile from Milner Elementary to SAND. → Read More
DEEP closes part of Quinnipiac River to hunting
NEW HAVEN — A Connecticut agency has announced the temporary closure to hunting of an area along the Quinnipiac River. The Department of Energy and Environmental Protection said Wednesday the area along the river in New Haven from the southernmost top of Fargeorge Preserve to north of the I-91 highway bridge will be closed for one-year. → Read More
Ansonia schools won’t close Wednesday due to budget issues
ANSONIA — A vote Tuesday resulted in keeping Ansonia schools open until next week where a court hearing is expected to take place. An attorney for the board says it will be half a million dollars short of what it needs to meet payroll obligations because of budget cuts imposed by the city. → Read More
Schools dealing with scheduling issues due to recent storm
BROOKFIELD -- The downed trees and destruction in Brookfield are leaving the school system with a whole separate mess to clean up. Students will now have to stay in school until June 29 to meet the state's 180-day requirement, making up for the days missed after Tuesday's storm. → Read More
Blumenthal, Esty promise help as they tour damaged homes in New Fairfield
NEW FAIRFIELD -- When Douglas Tice looks at his home, he sees a caved in garage, destroyed chimneys, destroyed walls and back deck. And when it rains, now it rains inside. On Sunday he gave a tour of the home to Senator Richard Blumenthal and Representative Elizabeth Esty. → Read More
Blumenthal, Esty promise help as they tour damaged homes in Brookfield, New Fairfield
NEW FAIRFIELD/BROOKFIELD -- When Douglas Tice looks at his home, he sees a caved in garage, destroyed chimneys, destroyed walls and back deck. And when it rains, now it rains inside. On Sunday he gave a tour of the home to Senator Richard Blumenthal and Representative Elizabeth Esty. → Read More
Glassman edges Hayes for Dem nomination for US House seat
WATERBURY, Conn. (AP) — Former lieutenant governor candidate Mary Glassman edged out political newcomer Jahana Hayes on Monday night for the Democratic nomination to run for the seat now held by Democratic U.S. Rep. → Read More
Mary Glassman edges Hayes for Democratic bid for US House seat
WATERBURY — Former lieutenant governor candidate Mary Glassman edged out political newcomer Jahana Hayes on Monday night for the Democratic endorsement to run for the seat now held by Democratic U.S. Rep. → Read More
Police respond to accident, nearby shooting in Hartford
HARTFORD -- Police are investigating a motor vehicle accident and a nearby shooting that took place Tuesday night. Deputy Chief Brian J. Foley Chief of Detectives Hartford Police Department said the scene of the accident is near Main and Belden Street. → Read More