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Victory Celebration Set For NCAA Champion Quinnipiac Men's Hockey Team Victory Celebration Set For NCAA Champion Quinnipiac Men's Hockey Team
Victory Celebration Set For NCAA Champion Quinnipiac Men's Hockey Team Fans of the Quinnipiac University men's hockey team will soon be gathering en masse to celebrate the team's first-ever stunning overtime win at the 2023 NCAA Division I national championship. A rally will be held by the university at 6 p.m. on Monday, April 10 at the M&T Bank Arena in Hamden at 305 Sherman Ave. and will celebrate the Bobcats' win over the Minnesota Gophers in the national championship game held on Saturday, April 8.  The win marks the first-ever NCAA championship title for the Quinnipiac men's hockey program, which won a record 34 games during the 2023 season and went …
Lamont Reelected To Second Term As CT Governor Lamont Reelected To Second Term As CT Governor
Lamont Reelected To Second Term As CT Governor Connecticut’s Democratic Gov. Ned Lamont will spend a second term in the governor’s mansion after defeating Republican Bob Stefanowski, ABC News projects.  Lamont was leading Stefanowski by five percentage points, 52 to 47 percent, as of 11:35 p.m. with 31 percent of the vote reporting. A former Greenwich selectman, Lamont first ran for Connecticut governor in 2010, but lost in the Democratic primary to former Stamford Mayor Dannel Malloy, who went on to win the general election. He ran again and defeated Stefanowski in 2018. Among his most noteworthy accomplishments in office,…
Richard Blumenthal Earns Third Term In Senate, Easily Defeats Trump-Backed Leora Levy Richard Blumenthal Earns Third Term In Senate, Easily Defeats Trump-Backed Leora Levy
Richard Blumenthal Earns Third Term In Senate, Easily Defeats Trump-Backed Leora Levy This story has been updated. Connecticut Sen. Richard Blumenthal has been elected to a third term in the US Senate, according to multiple projections. The 76-year-old Democrat is leading his Republican opponent, Leora Levy, by 14 percentage points, 57 to 43 percent, as of early Wednesday morning, Nov. 9 with 95 percent of the vote counted. On the campaign trail, the two-term senator and former Connecticut attorney general went after Levy for being endorsed by former President Donald Trump, and for reportedly telling Trump that she would always have his back. “If you always have President …
2 Young Women Who Graduated From Quinnipiac University Killed In Boston Crash 2 Young Women Who Graduated From Quinnipiac University Killed In Boston Crash
2 Young Women Who Graduated From Quinnipiac University Killed In Boston Crash Two 25-year-old women were killed in a multi-car pileup over the weekend after a tow truck crashed into the ride-share SUV they were riding in on I-93 in Boston, police said.  Delanie Fekert, Floral Park, New York, and Urashi Madani, of North Andover, Massachusetts, were in the passenger seats of a 2007 Lexus RX400H driving north on the interstate around 10 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 8, when the driver quickly slowed down for unknown reasons near exit 20, Massachusetts State Police said.  A trailing tow truck slammed into the back of the SUV just before a 2012 Honda Civic crashed…
COVID-19: University In Region Sees Spike In New Cases COVID-19: University In Region Sees Spike In New Cases
Covid-19: University In Region Sees Spike In New Cases An area college has seen a small spike in new COVID-19 cases as it continues to push students and staff to get vaccinated against the virus. Quinnipiac University, located in Hamden, in New Haven County, Connecticut, is reporting 30 new cases in the past seven days, bringing the total to 32 active cases health officials are monitoring. There have been a total of 81 cases since the semester started in August. Earlier story - COVID-19: University In Region To Fine, Limit WiFi To Unvaccinated Students Officials noted that Quinnipiac required all students, faculty, and staff to be vaccinated …
COVID-19: University In Region To Fine, Limit WiFi To Unvaccinated Students COVID-19: University In Region To Fine, Limit WiFi To Unvaccinated Students
Covid-19: University In Region To Fine, Limit WiFi To Unvaccinated Students Students and staff at an area college will have to get vaccinated for COVID-19 before the fall semester, or else face harsh penalties. Quinnipiac University located in Hamden, in New Haven County, Connecticut, announced that it will be fining students who do not receive a vaccine, as well as exempting students who miss COVID-19 testing. Those in violation of vaccination policies will also lose access to the school’s campus network and wi-fi. Officials said that students who fail to receive a COVID-19 vaccine will be fined up to $2,275 for the semester, and unvaccinated students who fail to…
COVID-19: Here's Percentage Of Americans Who Support Biden Stimulus Bill, Raising Minimum Wage COVID-19: Here's Percentage Of Americans Who Support Biden Stimulus Bill, Raising Minimum Wage
Covid-19: Here's Percentage Of Americans Who Support Biden Stimulus Bill, Raising Minimum Wage The majority of Americans support President Joe Biden’s proposed stimulus bill, as well as raising the national minimum wage to $15, according to a newly released Quinnipiac University poll. With millions of Americans struggling financially due to the COVID-19 outbreak, the bulk of those polled were in favor of anything that will put more cash in their pockets during the pandemic. Related story - COVID-19: Here's Who's Expected To Qualify For Third IRS Stimulus Check A total of 1,075 American adults nationwide were surveyed from Thursday, Jan. 28 through Monday, Feb. 1.  Ne…
COVID-19: 55 New Cases Reported At Quinnipiac COVID-19: 55 New Cases Reported At Quinnipiac
Covid-19: 55 New Cases Reported At Quinnipiac Dozens of new COVID-19 cases have been confirmed at Quinnipiac University, forcing the school to elevate its alert level to “orange.” University officials said that there have been 55 new cases confirmed among students at Quinnipiac, forcing the school to switch to remote learning through at least the rest of the week. Of the positive cases, 34 are among on-campus students, 21 are off-campus. There are currently 108 people in isolation due to the latest outbreak. It is believed that the latest outbreak stems from a Halloween party that was attended by dozens of Quinnipiac students, in vi…
COVID-19: CT College Sends 20 Students Home Following Halloween Party COVID-19: CT College Sends 20 Students Home Following Halloween Party
Covid-19: CT College Sends 20 Students Home Following Halloween Party More than 20 students at Quinnipiac University in Hamden have been sent home after they attended a large Halloween party, violating the school's COVID-19 restrictions. The college's President Judy Olian and Chief Experience Officer Tom Ellett said in a letter to parents and the community said the students were sent home for the remainder of the semester. The party, attended by students from multiple universities, was held on Thursday, Oct. 29, at Anthony’s Ocean View in New Haven, the school officials said. "We have verified that among the attendees were students from QU, that masks were n…
COVID-19: Sacred Heart University Quarantines Entire Dorm; Quinnipiac Reports First Case COVID-19: Sacred Heart University Quarantines Entire Dorm; Quinnipiac Reports First Case
Covid-19: Sacred Heart University Quarantines Entire Dorm; Quinnipiac Reports First Case The COVID-19 pandemic is continuing to spread around college campuses in Connecticut. Sacred Heart University in the Town of Fairfield announced it would be expanding a previous quarantine order to an entire residence hall due to a mislabeled COVID test that prevented the school from identifying which student tested positive. There have been at least five confirmed COVID cases - including two new ones - in Merton Hall, prompting the decision to have the students temporarily quarantine and transition to remote learning. According to the school, the students will remain in their rooms except…
COVID-19: Here's Percentage Of People Who Think It'll Be Safe To Go Back To School In Fall COVID-19: Here's Percentage Of People Who Think It'll Be Safe To Go Back To School In Fall
Covid-19: Here's Percentage Of People Who Think It'll Be Safe To Go Back To School In Fall While the country has started coming out on the other side of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, a large amount of Americans still don’t believe schools will be safe to reopen come the fall, according to a new poll. A newly released Quinnipiac University poll found that approximately half of 1,323 voters polled nationally between Thursday, May 14, and Monday, May 18 felt that way. The poll found that 50 percent of voters said they do not think it will be safe to send students of any age back to school in September, against 43 percent who believe it will be safe. Eight percent said…
COVID-19: Poll Shows How Many Say Pandemic Has Had Impact On Their Mental Health COVID-19: Poll Shows How Many Say Pandemic Has Had Impact On Their Mental Health
Covid-19: Poll Shows How Many Say Pandemic Has Had Impact On Their Mental Health Americans are split about whether or not the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has had an impact on their mental well being, according to a new poll. A newly released Quinnipiac University survey of 1,323 voters found that 49 percent of Americans polled believe that the pandemic has had a negative impact on their mental health, with 50 percent saying it has not. One percent said they didn’t know if their mental health has been impacted. Of those polled, 49 percent of those who believed it has impacted their mental health were registered Democrats, while 34 percent were Republican. Fif…
COVID-19: Poll Shows How Many Are 'Very Concerned' Economy Will Fall Into Depression COVID-19: Poll Shows How Many Are 'Very Concerned' Economy Will Fall Into Depression
Covid-19: Poll Shows How Many Are 'Very Concerned' Economy Will Fall Into Depression Some Americans are “very concerned” that local, state, and national economies could fall into an economic depression as the country begins to recover from the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis. A Quinnipiac University poll of 1,323 voters conducted between Thursday, May 14, and Monday, May 18 found that about four in 10 voters (42 percent) say they are “very concerned the economy will fall into a depression. The poll also determined that 39 percent are “somewhat concerned,” 11 percent are “not so concerned,” and 8 percent are “not concerned at all.”  According to the Asian Developme…
COVID-19: Poll Shows How Many Think It's Safe To Go Restaurant, Barber/Salon, Clothing Store COVID-19: Poll Shows How Many Think It's Safe To Go Restaurant, Barber/Salon, Clothing Store
Covid-19: Poll Shows How Many Think It's Safe To Go Restaurant, Barber/Salon, Clothing Store With states beginning to slowly reopen their economies amid the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis, most Americans are still exercising extreme caution as businesses open their doors. A new Quinnipiac University poll of 1,323 Americans nationwide between Thursday, May 14, and Monday, May 18 gauged what is going to be considered “new normal” due to the COVID-19 outbreak. The poll found that 75 percent of voters believe the country should take a slow approach to reopen, even if it has a negative impact on the economy.  However, 21 percent are emphasizing the economy over public health,…
COVID-19: Poll Shows When Most Area Residents Think It Will Be Safe To Lift Stay-At-Home Orders COVID-19: Poll Shows When Most Area Residents Think It Will Be Safe To Lift Stay-At-Home Orders
Covid-19: Poll Shows When Most Area Residents Think It Will Be Safe To Lift Stay-At-Home Orders Tristate area residents believe it could be weeks, if not months, before their states lift “stay at home orders,” during the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, according to a new poll of nearly 3,000 people. A newly released Quinnipiac University poll of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut residents found that approximately 38 percent believe the order will be lifted in a few weeks, while nearly 60 percent believe it will take months or longer. The poll also found that approximately 75 percent of those polled think that there needs to be more testing in their state before officials lif…
COVID-19: Quinnipiac University Cuts Faculty, Staff Salaries COVID-19: Quinnipiac University Cuts Faculty, Staff Salaries
Covid-19: Quinnipiac University Cuts Faculty, Staff Salaries Faculty and staff at Quinnipiac University in Hamden, Connecticut will be seeing their salaries temporarily cut as a result of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. The reductions, between 3 percent and 5 percent depending on salary level, will start Starting on April 1 and last until June 30. The salary cuts also affect administrators and President Judy Olian. “The far-reaching disruptions caused by Covid-19 have resulted in significant additional expenses for our university and lost revenues from programs that were canceled," Oilan wrote in an email to staff members on Monday, …
Fourth Skeleton Found In Ridgefield Fourth Skeleton Found In Ridgefield
Fourth Skeleton Found In Ridgefield A fourth skeleton, possibly from a soldier in the Revolutionary War, has been unearthed in Fairfield County. In December, state officials reported the discovery of a well-preserved skeleton “in an area that suggests they may have been a soldier in the Battle of Ridgefield,” State Archaeologist Nick Bellantoni said. The site of the burial is on private property and not open to visitors. While investigating the first burial, officials uncovered two more bodies along the way. The bodies were discovered under an 18th Century home. All of the skeletons belonged to “robust young men,” according …
Greenwich HS Grad From Newtown Killed In I-84 Wrong-Way Crash Greenwich HS Grad From Newtown Killed In I-84 Wrong-Way Crash
Greenwich HS Grad From Newtown Killed In I-84 Wrong-Way Crash Funeral services have been set for a Newtown business owner and Greenwich High School graduate who was one of two people killed in a wrong-way crash on I-84. According to Connecticut State Police, Diego Fernando Jimenez, 48, of Newtown, died following a wrong-way crash around 1 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 14, on I-84 in Southbury. State Police said the crash occurred when David Hozer, 46, of Southbury, was traveling the wrong way on westbound I-84 when his 2011 Audi Q5 struck a limousine Jimenez was driving. Jimenez died about an hour after the crash at Waterbury Hospital. Hozer died Sunday…
New Quinnipiac Poll: Harris Pulls Near Even To Biden In Democratic Race New Quinnipiac Poll: Harris Pulls Near Even To Biden In Democratic Race
New Quinnipiac Poll: Harris Pulls Near Even To Biden In Democratic Race Less than a week after the first Democratic presidential debates, the race has gone from having a clear frontrunner in former Vice President Joe Biden to now being this close. Make that, thisclose. A new national Quinnipiac University poll, released Tuesday, July 2, shows Biden, who once led the field by around 20 points, now clinging to a two-point lead over California Sen. Kamala Harris, 22 percent to 20 percent. Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren follows at 14 percent, Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders is at 13 percent, and South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg at four percent, according to the po…
New National Poll: Here's Who Voters Favor In 2020 Election Between Trump, Top Democrats New National Poll: Here's Who Voters Favor In 2020 Election Between Trump, Top Democrats
New National Poll: Here's Who Voters Favor In 2020 Election Between Trump, Top Democrats In a first look at head-to-head 2020 presidential matchups nationwide, six Democratic challengers lead President Donald Trump if the election was held today. Former Vice President Joseph Biden has been losing some support among Democrats, but still leads the Republican incumbent by 53 to 40 percent, according to a Quinnipiac University National Poll released on Tuesday, June 11. In other matchups, the Quinnipiac Poll found: Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders leading President Trump by 51 to 42 percent; California Sen. Kamala Harris ahead of Trump by 49 to 41 percent; Massachusetts Sen.…
Parents Of Fairfield Girl With Incurable Brain Condition Award $30K Scholarship To Med Student Parents Of Fairfield Girl With Incurable Brain Condition Award $30K Scholarship To Med Student
Parents Of Fairfield Girl With Incurable Brain Condition Award $30K Scholarship To Med Student A medical student in Connecticut was awarded a scholarship funded with monies raised by family and friends of a  six-year-old Fairfield girl with an incurable brain condition. The student is Ashley Dunbar at the Frank H. Netter MD School of Medicine at Quinnipiac University.  The Reagan Sloane Shanley Scholarship is named for Reagan Shanley who was diagnosed with hydrocephalus at 9 months and had two brain surgeries before she turned 18 months. She was treated with an alternative surgery called Endoscopic Third Ventriculostomy to create a bypass for the cerebr…
Norwalk Senior Wins $100K College Scholarship Norwalk Senior Wins $100K College Scholarship
Norwalk Senior Wins $100K College Scholarship When Norwalk High School senior Emilia Cuevas found out she had won a $100,000 college scholarship, the young woman said she was speechless. Cuevas, this year’s winner of the 23rd annual Kevin M. Eidt Memorial Scholarship for Norwalk High School students, named after Kevin M. Eidt, who was an 18-year-old Boston College freshman when he died suddenly in 1997 from cardiac arrest while playing in a basketball game.  "I was so overwhelmed at the thought that I had won," Cuevas. "All of the other finalists were so qualified and have such amazing accomplishments so it is an ho…
Americans Oppose Trump Emergency Powers On Wall By 2-To-1 Margin, New Poll Finds Americans Oppose Trump Emergency Powers On Wall By 2-To-1 Margin, New Poll Finds
Americans Oppose Trump Emergency Powers On Wall By 2-To-1 Margin, New Poll Finds The majority of Americans disapprove of President Donald Trump using emergency executive powers to fund a wall on the border with Mexico, according to a new Quinnipiac University National Poll. Trump announced that he was declaring a national emergency at the border after Congress refused to approve the $5.7 billion he wanted for construction of a wall at the Mexico border, even after a record-setting 35-day partial government shutdown. The announcement of a national emergency has been divisive, with lawmakers on both sides of the aisle objecting the move, claiming that the comman…
Here's How Many Americans Think Trump Engaged In Criminal Activity, Quinnipiac Poll Reveals Here's How Many Americans Think Trump Engaged In Criminal Activity, Quinnipiac Poll Reveals
Here's How Many Americans Think Trump Engaged In Criminal Activity, Quinnipiac Poll Reveals The majority of Americans believe that President Donald Trump committed crimes before he took office, according to a brand new Quinnipiac University National Poll released this week. The poll found that 64 percent of American voters believe that the president committed crimes before heading to the Oval Office, against just 24 percent who believe he’s innocent. According to the poll, 48 percent of Republicans believe that Trump did not commit crimes before he was president, against 33 percent who do. “Every other listed party, gender, education, age and racial group says by wide margins that…
More Than 100 Cited For Underage Drinking At Bar Near Quinnipiac University More Than 100 Cited For Underage Drinking At Bar Near Quinnipiac University
More Than 100 Cited For Underage Drinking At Bar Near Quinnipiac University More than 100 underage drinkers were cited during a "liquor compliance check" at the popular nightclub Clubhouse Café near Quinnipiac University. The raid took place Friday, Jan. 25, by members of the Hamden Police Department Street Interdiction Team, along with the patrol and traffic divisions at the club located at 3816 Whitney Ave., said Hamden Police Capt. Ronald Smith. Smith said the check was in response to the department receiving several complaints pertaining to underage drinking on the Hamden Police 411 Tip Line. "Officers issued in excess of 100…
Oz Griebel Expected To Play 'Spoiler' Role In Next Week's Governor Election Oz Griebel Expected To Play 'Spoiler' Role In Next Week's Governor Election
Oz Griebel Expected To Play 'Spoiler' Role In Next Week's Governor Election This story has been updated. With Ned Lamont and Bob Stefanowski nearly deadlocked in recent public opinion polls, a third candidate is expected to play a key roll in the Nov. 6 election. Political observers are saying that Richard "Oz" Griebel, a former Republican running as an independent could sift decisive votes away from the two major party candidates. University experts, pollers and party officials predict Griebel could receive at least 6 to 7 percent of the statewide vote -- especially in Hartford County -- and more likely harm Stefanowski of Madison than Lamont of Greenwi…
How Stefanowski Has Closed In On Lamont In 'Real Nail-Biter' Governor's Race How Stefanowski Has Closed In On Lamont In 'Real Nail-Biter' Governor's Race
How Stefanowski Has Closed In On Lamont In 'Real Nail-Biter' Governor's Race A new public opinion poll released on Tuesday, Oct. 30 confirms that Republican gubernatorial candidate Bob Stefanowski has closed on Democrat Ned Lamont, making the race a statistical tossup. The Quinnipiac University poll of likely voters found that Lamont’s lead over Stefanowski has shrunk by half to four percentage points, within the margin of error. It also found that last week's undecided voters are beginning to make up their minds about who to elect on Nov. 6. Only four percent of likely voters remain undecided in the Quinnipiac poll, but 13 percent of those who preferred a candidat…
Here's Who's Ahead: New Quinnipiac Poll Released On Lamont-Stefanowski Race Here's Who's Ahead: New Quinnipiac Poll Released On Lamont-Stefanowski Race
Here's Who's Ahead: New Quinnipiac Poll Released On Lamont-Stefanowski Race One of the candidates for governor of Connecticut is enjoying his largest lead to date, according to the latest public opinion poll.  Election Day is Nov. 6 for the seat being vacated by two-term Gov. Dannel P. Malloy.  Democrat Ned Lamont, a cable TV entrepreneur from Greenwich, holds a 47 to 39 percent lead over Republican Bob Stefanowski, according to a new Quinnipiac University poll released on Wednesday, Oct. 10. About 11 percent of Connecticut's likely voters said they favor independent third-party candidate Richard "Oz" Griebel of Hartford. Nutmeg State spoiler alert: Abou…
Quinnipiac University Suspends Men's Lacrosse Team Quinnipiac University Suspends Men's Lacrosse Team
Quinnipiac University Suspends Men's Lacrosse Team Quinnipiac University has suspended its men's lacrosse team amid an investigation into alleged violations of student conduct policy. “This suspension, which takes effect immediately, prohibits all team activity, including practicing and representing the university in competitions," said Lynn Bushnell, vice president for public affairs in a statement.  "With the well-being of our students being our top priority, the university has zero tolerance for any behavior that endangers any member of the university community.” The university said no further details or information would be im…
Polls Shows CT Gubernatorial Race Could Go Down To Wire Polls Shows CT Gubernatorial Race Could Go Down To Wire
Polls Shows CT Gubernatorial Race Could Go Down To Wire New public-opinion polls predict a tight race for the governorship in the coming months. The Nov. 6 election for an open seat is between Democrat Ned Lamont and Republican Bob Stefanowski, who each won their political party primary races on Aug. 14. The winner of the general election succeeds Democrat Dannel P. Malloy, a two-term governor who decided not to seek re-election this fall. Lamont of Greenwich is running ahead of Stefanowski of Madison in both the new Sacred Heart University/Hearst Connecticut Media Poll and holds an even wider lead in a Quinnipiac University Poll. Both public-…
Free Startup Summer Camp For Connecticut's Student Entrepreneurs Free Startup Summer Camp For Connecticut's Student Entrepreneurs
Free Startup Summer Camp For Connecticut's Student Entrepreneurs If you’re a high school or college student or even a recent graduate (or know one!) with plans for the Next Big Thing in hand but unsure about how to get your business off the ground, you might want to consider Startup Summer Camp.  Student entrepreneurs from throughout the state will descend on Hamden beginning Saturday, June 2 for a free startup acceleration program offering more than 25 different startup planning workshops as well as individualized coaching sessions from leading startup educators. Spread over three June weekends, the pilot Startup Summer Camp effort is sponsored by the…