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Republican Betsy McCaughey Enters CT Governor’s Race Republican Betsy McCaughey Enters CT Governor’s Race
Republican Betsy McCaughey Enters CT Governor’s Race A new Republican challenger has joined the race to take on Democratic Gov. Ned Lamont this fall. Betsy McCaughey, 77, who once served as New York lieutenant governor, hosts a weekend show on conservative news network Newsmax and writes a column for The New York Post, filed paperwork to run on Thursday, Jan. 15.  In a video posted to her X account, McCaughey said she would focus on curbing property tax increases, exempting most seniors from property taxes, lowering energy costs, and repealing “Lefty Lamont’s” housing law. The law overrides local zoning rules to allow apartments and mult…

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Anthem Reggae Band Brings Free Show To The Klein On Friday Anthem Reggae Band Brings Free Show To The Klein On Friday
Anthem Reggae Band Brings Free Show To The Klein On Friday Bridgeport will get a free night of live music when Anthem Reggae Band takes the stage at The Klein Memorial Auditorium on Friday, Jan 16th at 7:30 PM, according to Bridgeport Public Library's Facebook post. The library said it is co-hosting the event at The Klein and that admission is free with no tickets required. Anthem is led by founder Courtney “Coozie” Mellers. The band brings what the library described as a global sound and has shared stages with music legends, and now they are bringing the rhythm to Bridgeport. Doors open at 6:45 PM. The night is sponsored by The Klein and Br…

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This CT City Just Became The Hottest Housing Market In The Nation This CT City Just Became The Hottest Housing Market In The Nation
This CT City Just Became The Hottest Housing Market In The Nation Trying to buy a home in one of Connecticut's busiest cities this year may require deep pockets, quick reflexes, and a little luck. Hartford is the hottest housing market in the country, according to Zillow’s new forecast for 2026. The report pushes the Connecticut capital past Buffalo, which led the list for the past two years. The ranking matters for local buyers and sellers. It points to stiff competition, fast sales, and rising prices across the region this year. Zillow says the main problem is simple: There are not enough homes. That shortage drove quick sales and sharp price gains in…

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Fairfield Ludlowe Volleyball Opens Registration For 2026 Youth Clinics Fairfield Ludlowe Volleyball Opens Registration For 2026 Youth Clinics
Fairfield Ludlowe Volleyball Opens Registration For 2026 Youth Clinics Fairfield Ludlowe Volleyball will run winter and spring youth clinics at Ludlowe High School for players in grades K-8. The clinics are open to beginners, and no prior experience is required, according to the clinic registration form. Click here to register for the youth clinics. Organizers say the sessions will blend skill instruction with game-based drills, covering passing, setting, hitting, and serving. The clinic description also says activities will emphasize team concepts and age-appropriate teaching, while incorporating lessons in teamwork and sportsmanship. The volleyball.…

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CT State Trooper Fired After Investigation Into Relationship With High School Student CT State Trooper Fired After Investigation Into Relationship With High School Student
CT State Trooper Fired After Investigation Into Relationship With High School Student A Connecticut State Police trooper has been fired following an internal affairs investigation into an inappropriate relationship with a high school student, state police said. Trooper First Class Timothy Haroian, 39, was terminated from state service on Dec. 30, Connecticut State Police confirmed Thursday. The decision followed an investigation into an inappropriate relationship with a student at Vinal Technical High School in Middletown, where he served as a school resource officer. Law enforcement records show the relationship involved a 17-year-old student. Investigators said Haroian beg…

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Lights, Camera, Action: Those Near Westchester Wanted For New Streaming Series 'Minivan' Lights, Camera, Action: Those Near Westchester Wanted For New Streaming Series 'Minivan'
Lights, Camera, Action: Those Near Westchester Wanted For New Streaming Series 'Minivan' Ever wanted to see yourself strolling across the big screen? A new streaming series is giving Westchester residents a shot at their background-actor moment.  Grant Wilfley Casting, Inc. is looking for Westchester County locals to work as paid extras on an upcoming series titled “MINIVAN,” with roles ranging from college students to pedestrians and other everyday characters. The work is paid, with non-union actors earning $187 for up to 10 hours. According to the casting notice, the background roles are not covered by a SAG-AFTRA collective bargaining agreement, though both union a…

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New Year's Crash Nearly Killed Him — Now CT Community Is Repaying Man With 'Heart Of Gold' New Year's Crash Nearly Killed Him — Now CT Community Is Repaying Man With 'Heart Of Gold'
New Year's Crash Nearly Killed Him — Now CT Community Is Repaying Man With 'Heart Of Gold' A Connecticut family is facing every parent’s worst fear after a serious New Year’s Day crash left their son fighting for his life. But they're not alone, as their community is stepping up to help with his recovery.  Logan Resnick, 21, of Prospect, suffered catastrophic injuries in an off-road vehicle crash on Bank Street in Waterbury. His wounds were so severe that he had to be resuscitated at the scene. Paramedics rushed him to Saint Mary’s Hospital, where doctors later airlifted him to Hartford Hospital. He has remained in the Neuro ICU since the crash. Logan suffered multiple …

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US Department Of Justice Sues CT Over Access To Voters' Data US Department Of Justice Sues CT Over Access To Voters' Data
US Department Of Justice Sues CT Over Access To Voters' Data The US Department of Justice announced Tuesday, Jan. 6, it is taking Connecticut to court over access to voter registration records. Federal officials said the lawsuit was filed Tuesday, Jan. 6, alleging Connecticut failed to provide complete voter registration lists when requested. The department also said it plans to sue Arizona over similar issues, adding to the number of states the Trump administration has targeted over access to voter roll data. “This Department of Justice has now sued 23 states for failing to provide voter roll data and will continue filing lawsuits to protect America…

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Connecticut Hospitals Welcome First Babies Of 2026 On New Year’s Day Connecticut Hospitals Welcome First Babies Of 2026 On New Year’s Day
Connecticut Hospitals Welcome First Babies Of 2026 On New Year’s Day Connecticut families rang in the new year in delivery rooms across the state as hospitals welcomed their first babies of 2026 on Thursday, Jan. 1. At Manchester Memorial Hospital, Mindy and Louis Medina II became some of the first parents in Connecticut to mark the new year when their son, Louis Medina III, was born at 12:36 a.m., hospital officials said. The newborn weighed 7 pounds, 6 ounces, and measured 20.5 inches. He was the first baby delivered at Manchester Memorial Hospital after the facility officially joined the Hartford HealthCare system at midnight. Bridgeport Hospital welcomed…

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Coffee And Conversation With Fairfield First Selectman Set Jan. 10 Coffee And Conversation With Fairfield First Selectman Set Jan. 10
Coffee And Conversation With Fairfield First Selectman Set Jan. 10 First Selectman Christine Vitale will host a Saturday morning coffee and conversation on Jan. 10. Residents are invited to stop by on Saturday from 10 to 11 a.m., with the gathering set for the Fairfield Museum and History Center to talk through neighborhood and town matters and to ask questions, the Town of Fairfield announced on Facebook. The event is billed as Vitale’s fourth casual get-together, with the town welcoming anyone who wants to attend. The series is intended to stay informal, the town stated on Facebook, and conversations can range from issues tied to a specific neighborhood…

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Assumption Catholic's David, Gioia Celebrate School Acceptances Assumption Catholic's David, Gioia Celebrate School Acceptances
Assumption Catholic's David, Gioia Celebrate School Acceptances Assumption Catholic School announced on Facebook that David and Gioia received school acceptances that also included a merit scholarship. David has been accepted into Notre Dame Prep of Sacred Heart University for the 26-27 school year. Gioia has been accepted to Lauralton Hall and has received a Mercy Merit Scholarship. The school congratulated them on its Facebook page.

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Stratfield 2nd Graders Tour Police, EMT, Fire Rigs Stratfield 2nd Graders Tour Police, EMT, Fire Rigs
Stratfield 2nd Graders Tour Police, EMT, Fire Rigs Stratfield Grade 2 students got an up-close look at an ambulance, a police car, and a fire engine during Community Helper Day, Fairfield Public Schools announced on its Facebook page. Police, EMT, and fire representatives joined the students to talk about how they serve the community and to take questions from the class. Students asked about a range of topics, including fire safety and police work, before getting a closer look inside the emergency vehicles, the district said.

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