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CT Hospital Ranked Among World's Best, Four Recognized Nationally: See The Full List CT Hospital Ranked Among World's Best, Four Recognized Nationally: See The Full List
CT Hospital Ranked Among World's Best, Four Recognized Nationally: See The Full List When it comes to medical care, not all hospitals are created equally, and patients want the best treatment available, whether it's for a routine procedure or a life-saving intervention. Newsweek has released its World's Best Hospitals 2025 list. The rankings, created in collaboration with global data firm Statista, scored hospitals based on expert surveys, patient experience, and hospital performance metrics. Eleven hospitals in the Northeast and mid-Atlantic earned spots among the top 250 worldwide. The Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore was ranked No. 4 glob…
CT Armed Robber Held Gun To Cashier’s Head, Stole $3K: Police CT Armed Robber Held Gun To Cashier’s Head, Stole $3K: Police
CT Armed Robber Held Gun To Cashier’s Head, Stole $3K: Police A Connecticut gas station employee endured a terrifying armed robbery when the suspect held a gun to their head and stole $3,000 before being apprehended nearby, police said. Officers responded to Patriot Fuels on Boston Post Road after a masked man, wearing blue surgical gloves, allegedly pointed a black handgun at the cashier’s head and demanded money from the register. After securing the cash, the suspect fled on foot. Investigators, who were tracking similar crimes in Milford, noticed a white SUV — previously linked to other incidents — parked at the nearby Shoreline Motel. Officers loc…
Abducted CT Toddler Found In Mexico 24 Years Later Abducted CT Toddler Found In Mexico 24 Years Later
Abducted CT Toddler Found In Mexico 24 Years Later A decades-old New Haven cold case has ended in an emotional reunion, thanks to a relentless detective, modern DNA testing, and a long trail of digital breadcrumbs. Andrea Reyes, who was abducted at the age of 2, has been found alive in Mexico, more than 24 years after she was taken by her mother, Rosa Tenorio, New Haven Police announced on Wednesday, March 5.  Despite an active felony arrest warrant for Tenorio, she successfully evaded law enforcement for decades, allegedly taking her daughter across the border and raising her in Puebla, a city of over a million people. Her father, wh…
Students Feel Record Stress Over Admissions, Yale Ranked Top 5 Dream College: Survey Students Feel Record Stress Over Admissions, Yale Ranked Top 5 Dream College: Survey
Students Feel Record Stress Over Admissions, Yale Ranked Top 5 Dream College: Survey For high school seniors, spring is a nerve-wracking time as college decisions roll in — but the class of 2025 is more stressed than ever, according to a new survey. The Princeton Review said 73 percent of students and parents reported "high" or "very high" stress over the admissions process. That's the highest level in the 23-year history of the College Hopes & Worries Survey, which had its 2025 edition released on Tuesday, Mar. 4. The 2025 survey polled 9,317 students and parents about a wide variety of college-related issues. Financial Pressures, Testing, AI Concerns Financial s…
Seal Pup Dies Weeks After New Haven Street Rescue: 'Chappy Was Surrounded By Love' Seal Pup Dies Weeks After New Haven Street Rescue: 'Chappy Was Surrounded By Love'
Seal Pup Dies Weeks After New Haven Street Rescue: 'Chappy Was Surrounded By Love' A seal pup found wandering on a New Haven street has died, unable to recover from illness and malnutrition. The gray seal nicknamed "Chappy" has died, Mystic Aquarium said in an Instagram post on Monday, Mar. 3. The male pup was brought to the aquarium's Animal Rescue Clinic on Sunday, Feb. 16 after New Haven police found him stranded near the intersection of Chapel and East streets. At first, Chappy responded well to treatments for dehydration, malnutrition, and mild pneumonia, but he struggled with digestion after transitioning to eating whole fish. "The Mystic Aquarium st…
Two CT Colleges Named To Most Beautiful Campuses In US List: See Why Two CT Colleges Named To Most Beautiful Campuses In US List: See Why
Two CT Colleges Named To Most Beautiful Campuses In US List: See Why Choosing a college is about more than academics, sports, and social life — campus beauty can also make a lasting impression. Travel magazine Conde Nast released its 2025 list of the 54 Most Beautiful College Campuses in the United States. Across the Northeast, several schools stand out for their historic architecture, stunning landscapes, and picturesque settings. Whether framed by rolling hills, autumn foliage, or Gothic spires, these colleges offer students an inspiring backdrop for their studies. Connecticut Wesleyan University was recognized for utilizing Greek Revival a…
Northeast Cities Among Most Diverse In US: Here's What A New Study Says Northeast Cities Among Most Diverse In US: Here's What A New Study Says
Northeast Cities Among Most Diverse In US: Here's What A New Study Says The US population is rapidly diversifying, with cities in the Northeast and mid-Atlantic at the forefront, according to a new study. WalletHub released its 2025 ranking of the nation's Most Diverse Cities on Wednesday, Feb. 26. Three Maryland communities topped the list of 501 locations, which were evaluated based on socioeconomic, cultural, economic, household, and religious diversity. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, 10.2 percent of Americans identified as multiracial in 2020, a sharp increase from just 2.9 percent in 2010. "The most diverse cities demonstrate diversity in many …
CT Woman Arrested After Hit-Run Crash Leaves Elderly Man Hospitalized For Months: Police CT Woman Arrested After Hit-Run Crash Leaves Elderly Man Hospitalized For Months: Police
CT Woman Arrested After Hit-Run Crash Leaves Elderly Man Hospitalized For Months: Police A 63-year-old man remains hospitalized with severe injuries months after a hit-and-run driver struck him at a busy New Haven intersection, police say. Now, authorities have arrested the woman they say was behind the wheel when it happened. Jamira Perry, 27, was arrested on Tuesday, Feb. 26, following an extensive investigation into the November crash at Chapel and Temple streets, New Haven police said. She now faces multiple charges, including Evading Responsibility Resulting in Serious Injury, Assault 3rd of an Elderly Person, and Operating a Motor Vehicle Without a License. Authorities sa…
Serial Retail Thief Tied to $365K in Stolen Goods Busted In CT With Getaway Driver: Cops Serial Retail Thief Tied to $365K in Stolen Goods Busted In CT With Getaway Driver: Cops
Serial Retail Thief Tied to $365K in Stolen Goods Busted In CT With Getaway Driver: Cops A man accused of orchestrating a massive string of retail thefts across New England totaling more than $350,000 in stolen goods was caught in Connecticut this week, police said. David Pasquariello, 39, of Connecticut, was arrested Tuesday after police say he stole nearly $1,800 worth of electrical outlets from a home supply store in North Haven, but that’s just the tip of the iceberg. According to investigators, Pasquariello has been linked to more than 200 thefts or attempted thefts across the region, with the total value of stolen goods exceeding $365,000. Detectives say he would enter st…
New Haven's Famous Seal Gets Bobblehead, Raising Money For Marine Life Rescue New Haven's Famous Seal Gets Bobblehead, Raising Money For Marine Life Rescue
New Haven's Famous Seal Gets Bobblehead, Raising Money For Marine Life Rescue A Long Island Sound celebrity with flippers has been immortalized with a special kind of collectible. The National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum has created a bobblehead for "Chappy," the baby seal found on a New Haven road. Police spotted the five-week-old male near the intersection of Chapel and East streets on Sunday, Feb. 16. The Milwaukee museum will donate 10 percent of the proceeds from every Chappy bobblehead to the Mystic Aquarium, which is helping the gray seal recover. "We're excited to unveil the first bobblehead featuring the now-famous New Haven seal," mus…
Danbury Player Wins $767K In CT State Lottery Danbury Player Wins $767K In CT State Lottery
Danbury Player Wins $767K In CT State Lottery It was a huge Friday for two Nutmeggers who walked away with six-figure lottery wins. A $30 lottery bet turned into a $766,674 jackpot for one lucky player in Danbury. The Connecticut State Lottery said a $30 High Roller Progressive ticket purchased on Friday, Feb. 21, delivered the massive payout. The winning ticket was bought at Village Mini Market, located at 2 Division St. in Danbury. The store will receive a $7,666 bonus for selling it. Meanwhile, a New Haven player scored $100,000 in the Cash5 game on the same day. They purchased the lucky ticket at Citgo, 1312 Whitney Ave. in Hamde…
CT Driver Who Hit, Injured Child Before Speeding Off Caught: Police CT Driver Who Hit, Injured Child Before Speeding Off Caught: Police
CT Driver Who Hit, Injured Child Before Speeding Off Caught: Police A Connecticut man was arrested after allegedly hitting a 10-year-old in a crosswalk in New Haven County and driving away, authorities said. Serafin Reyes Viera, 69, of New Haven, is charged with evading responsibility resulting in injury and failure to yield to a pedestrian from the Jan. 14 crash, police said. The child was in a crosswalk near 655 Main Street in East Haven when a Honda HR-V struck him, police said. Several witnesses ran to help and tried to stop the driver, but he never slowed down as he turned onto Eastbound Frontage Road. The child was taken to Yale New Haven Hospital wi…
Man Sentenced To 2.5 Years For Sexually Assaulting Physically Helpless Woman In CT College Dorm Man Sentenced To 2.5 Years For Sexually Assaulting Physically Helpless Woman In CT College Dorm
Man Sentenced To 2.5 Years For Sexually Assaulting Physically Helpless Woman In CT College Dorm A Connecticut man convicted of sexually assaulting a physically helpless woman in a Quinnipiac University dorm in 2020 was sentenced to prison earlier this week, authorities said.  Daniel Cervoni, 23, was found guilty in November of sexually assaulting a woman after a night out in New Haven, prosecutors said. A judge sentenced him to 10 years in prison, but it will be suspended after two and a half years, the state prosecutor's office said. He must serve 15 years of probation after being released.  Original Report: Man Guilty Of Sexually Assault Unconcious Woman At CT Dorm Eviden…
CT Mom, 2-Year-Old Stabbed To Death ID'd, Father Charged In Brutal Slaying CT Mom, 2-Year-Old Stabbed To Death ID'd, Father Charged In Brutal Slaying
CT Mom, 2-Year-Old Stabbed To Death ID'd, Father Charged In Brutal Slaying Days after a 19-year-old mom and a 2-year-old boy were found brutally slain inside their Connecticut home, the child's father was arrested and charged with their murders, police said. Jevon Tyrese Fletcher, 26, of New Haven, was charged with two counts of murder, two counts of murder with exceptional circumstances, and risk of injury, West Haven police said Tuesday, Feb. 18. He was being held on a $3 million bond.  Original Report: Teen, 2-Year-Old Stabbed To Death In West Haven Apartment Investigators identified the victims as Fletcher's 19-year-old girlfriend, Hailey Miller, and t…
Drunk Driver Clocked At 128 MPH On I-95 Rushing To Get To CT Nightclub: Police Drunk Driver Clocked At 128 MPH On I-95 Rushing To Get To CT Nightclub: Police
Drunk Driver Clocked At 128 MPH On I-95 Rushing To Get To CT Nightclub: Police A New Jersey man who was speeding at more than twice the posted limit on I-95 while allegedly drunk over the weekend was in a hurry to pick up a friend from a nightclub, he told police. Venugopal Puppala, 25, of Newark, was pulled over after being clocked at 128 MPH in a 55 MPH zone near exit 43 in West Haven early Saturday, Feb. 15, Connecticut State Police said. Puppala told troopers he was driving at 120 MPH to pick up a friend from a nightclub in New Haven, according to police. Officers said he smelled strongly of alcohol and had bloodshot, watery eyes. He took a field sobriety test an…
Seal On The Lam: Slippery Suspect Gives CT Cops The Flipper Seal On The Lam: Slippery Suspect Gives CT Cops The Flipper
Seal On The Lam: Slippery Suspect Gives CT Cops The Flipper Police served as part-time marine biologists on Sunday, Feb. 16, when a seal popped out of the ocean and strolled around New Haven.  New Haven officers were called to the Long Wharf section, where they found the slippery bandit waddling around on the pavement of Chapel and East streets.  Police called the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection who made sure the animal wasn't hurt and got the medical attention it required.  New Haven police were so smitten with the adorable creature that they dubbed it the department's "newest addition." Meet t…
Apizza Fights Dystopia: New Haven Shop's '1984' Parody Promotes New CT Restaurant (WATCH) Apizza Fights Dystopia: New Haven Shop's '1984' Parody Promotes New CT Restaurant (WATCH)
Apizza Fights Dystopia: New Haven Shop's '1984' Parody Promotes New CT Restaurant (Watch) A famous New Haven pizza restaurant is parodying an iconic Super Bowl commercial to build hype for its newest location in Farmington. Sally's Apizza will open its restaurant at the Westfarms mall on Thursday, Feb. 13. Located on the ground level of Jordan's Furniture, the pizzeria will feature an 80-foot-wide, high-resolution LED screen and an expanded menu. To promote the new location, Sally's released an AI-generated parody of Apple's famous 1984 Super Bowl commercial called "Sally's Farmington: THE VISION". The pizzeria will open four days after Super Bowl LIX. The 90-second promo imagi…
Iconic New Haven Apizza Shop Preparing To Open Newest Restaurant In Norwalk Iconic New Haven Apizza Shop Preparing To Open Newest Restaurant In Norwalk
Iconic New Haven Apizza Shop Preparing To Open Newest Restaurant In Norwalk An iconic New Haven pizzeria will soon serve its delicious coal-fired pies in Norwalk. Sally's Apizza is preparing to welcome customers to its newest restaurant inside The SoNo Collection mall. The pizzeria is expected to open between April and June, a Sally's spokesperson told the Daily Voice. Sally’s is known for its thin, crispy, and chewy New Haven-style "apizza"—pronounced "ah-beetz"—made in custom-designed coal-fired ovens. Fans travel from all over for its signature sauce-forward pies with a distinctive oven-kissed char. The original restaurant on Wooster Street in New Haven wa…
CT Man, His 'Mules' Scammed $50K Worth Of iPhones Through Insurance Scheme: Police CT Man, His 'Mules' Scammed $50K Worth Of iPhones Through Insurance Scheme: Police
CT Man, His 'Mules' Scammed $50K Worth Of iPhones Through Insurance Scheme: Police A Connecticut man accused of running an elaborate $50,000 iPhone insurance scam was arrested this week after a months-long investigation involving multiple law enforcement agencies, authorities said. Esmaylin Delacruz, 37, of Milford, was taken into custody Thursday, Jan. 30, and charged with conspiracy to commit larceny, first-degree larceny, and insurance fraud, Connecticut State Police said. Investigators say Delacruz used a network of "mules" to open accounts with multiple wireless carriers and file fraudulent claims to obtain new Apple iPhones. Those devices, police said, were later fu…
2 Officers Shot Executing Search Warrant In CT; Suspect Killed: Reports 2 Officers Shot Executing Search Warrant In CT; Suspect Killed: Reports
2 Officers Shot Executing Search Warrant In CT; Suspect Killed: Reports Two West Haven police officers were shot early Wednesday, Jan. 29, while serving warrants in New Haven, reports said. The suspect was killed in a shootout. The officers, whose names and conditions have not been released, were part of a multi-agency task force. They were executing a search warrant at an apartment on Grand Ave. around 5:30 a.m. when gunfire erupted, NBC Connecticut reported. The New Haven police chief will hold a press conference at 1 p.m. to discuss the shooting and provide updates on the officers' conditions. Reports said the unnamed suspect fired multiple shots from insid…
CT Robber Gets 4 Years In 'Coordinated, Brazen,' Violent Bank Heist: Feds CT Robber Gets 4 Years In 'Coordinated, Brazen,' Violent Bank Heist: Feds
CT Robber Gets 4 Years In 'Coordinated, Brazen,' Violent Bank Heist: Feds A Connecticut man has been sentenced to four years in federal prison for his role in a meticulously planned and violent bank robbery that shocked Martha’s Vineyard. Romane Andre Clayton, 22, of New Haven, was sentenced in a Boston federal court after pleading guilty to aiding and abetting the November 2022 heist at Rockland Trust Bank in Tisbury, the US Attorney for Massachusetts said. Clayton was also ordered to serve three years of supervised release following his prison term. Federal prosecutors described a chilling robbery where bank employees were ambushed as they opened the building. …
CT Serial Fraudster Gets Time Served After Admitting To Identity Theft, Fraud: Feds CT Serial Fraudster Gets Time Served After Admitting To Identity Theft, Fraud: Feds
CT Serial Fraudster Gets Time Served After Admitting To Identity Theft, Fraud: Feds A Connecticut man with a history of elaborate fraud schemes has been sentenced to time served for his latest string of financial crimes, authorities said. John Voloshin, 69, also known as “Josh Thomas,” received the sentence in Hartford federal court after spending more than three years in detention. U.S. District Judge Robert N. Chatigny also ordered him to serve three years of supervised release, with the first six months in a halfway house, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for Connecticut. Voloshin, formerly of New Haven and Woodbridge, pleaded guilty to bank fraud and aggravated …
Wanted CT Man Nearly Crashes Into State Trooper On Bridgeport Highway; Loaded Gun Found: Police Wanted CT Man Nearly Crashes Into State Trooper On Bridgeport Highway; Loaded Gun Found: Police
Wanted CT Man Nearly Crashes Into State Trooper On Bridgeport Highway; Loaded Gun Found: Police A 28-year-old wanted Connecticut man was arrested after nearly colliding with a state trooper over the weekend, leading to a traffic stop that revealed a loaded pistol in his rental car, authorities said. Bryan Garcia, of New Haven, faces charges of reckless driving and possessing a weapon in a motor vehicle following his arrest on Sunday, Jan. 5, according to Connecticut State Police. The incident began just before 11 p.m. in Bridgeport when a state police sergeant noticed a car speeding up behind him on Route 8 at more than twice the posted speed limit of 40 mph. The vehicle was moving so…
Duo Busted In Connection To Woman's Suspicious Death At Shelton Hotel: Police Duo Busted In Connection To Woman's Suspicious Death At Shelton Hotel: Police
Duo Busted In Connection To Woman's Suspicious Death At Shelton Hotel: Police A weeks-long investigation into the death of a woman found in the courtyard of a Connecticut hotel has led to the arrests of two men on prostitution-related charges. The incident began on Oct. 1, 2024, when police were called to the Residence Inn Hotel on Bridgeport Avenue in Shelton. Officers discovered a deceased woman in the hotel courtyard. Authorities have not disclosed her identity or cause of death. Evidence gathered during the investigation led Shelton police to two men: Daqwon Graham, 30, of Ansonia, and Jordan Rambert, 35, of New Haven. Police said Graham rented the hotel room and…
CT Teen Critically Injured After Crashing Stolen Car; 2nd Suspect On Run: Report CT Teen Critically Injured After Crashing Stolen Car; 2nd Suspect On Run: Report
CT Teen Critically Injured After Crashing Stolen Car; 2nd Suspect On Run: Report A 15-year-old Connecticut boy is fighting for his life after crashing a stolen car into a telephone pole early Thursday morning, Jan. 2, authorities said.  The crash happened around 3 a.m. on Quinnipiac Avenue near Hemingway Street in New Haven, according to an NBC Connecticut report.  Officers arrived to find a Hyundai Elantra down an embankment with severe damage. Emergency crews pulled the teen from the wreckage and rushed him to Yale New Haven Hospital, where he remains in critical condition, the report said.  Police say the car's ignition was tampered with, and the…
CT Psychiatrist to Pay $455K For Over-Prescribing 'Holy Trinity' Of Dangerous Drugs: Feds CT Psychiatrist to Pay $455K For Over-Prescribing 'Holy Trinity' Of Dangerous Drugs: Feds
CT Psychiatrist to Pay $455K For Over-Prescribing 'Holy Trinity' Of Dangerous Drugs: Feds A Connecticut psychiatrist has agreed to pay $455,439 to resolve allegations that he issued large amounts of medically unnecessary prescriptions and submitted false claims to Medicare and Medicaid, federal and state officials announced. Dr. Naimetulla Ahmed Syed, formerly practicing in Danbury and New Haven, was accused of prescribing dangerously high amounts of controlled substances without a legitimate medical purpose between 2016 and 2021, the US Attorney for Connecticut said. Investigators alleged that Syed’s prescriptions often included benzodiazepines and other high-risk drug combinat…
CT Man Sexually Assaulted 6-Year-Old Child Repeatedly For Years: Police CT Man Sexually Assaulted 6-Year-Old Child Repeatedly For Years: Police
CT Man Sexually Assaulted 6-Year-Old Child Repeatedly For Years: Police A Meriden man is facing multiple felony charges following a months-long investigation into disturbing allegations of child sexual assault and abuse. Adaliz Rojas, 32, was arrested on Dec. 14, in New Haven after investigators with the Special Crimes Unit (SCU) obtained a warrant accusing him of years of abuse involving a 6-year-old child, Meriden police said.  The SCU began its investigation in July 2024 after receiving a complaint detailing repeated instances of sexual assault and physical abuse, allegedly occurring over several years in both Meriden and New Haven, authorities said.&nb…
Meet Fairfield County's First Babies Of 2025 Meet Fairfield County's First Babies Of 2025
Meet Fairfield County's First Babies Of 2025 The new year brought precious new arrivals to hospitals across Connecticut, with Yale New Haven Hospital and Bridgeport Hospital welcoming their first babies of 2025. At Yale New Haven Hospital, Rebecca Robles was born at 12:53 a.m., weighing six pounds, six ounces. Proud parents Irmaris and Dibamny Robles of New Haven celebrated the arrival of their fourth daughter. “The family is doing great and getting some well-deserved rest,” hospital officials said. Meanwhile, over at Bridgeport Hospital, the first baby of the year arrived just a couple of hours later. Phoniex Marrero was born at 2:3…
Fairfield Attorney Stole $7.4M Over Decade During His Time As Banks' Lead Counsel: Feds Fairfield Attorney Stole $7.4M Over Decade During His Time As Banks' Lead Counsel: Feds
Fairfield Attorney Stole $7.4M Over Decade During His Time As Banks' Lead Counsel: Feds A Connecticut man who held powerful positions at several banks, including General Counsel and Executive Vice President, faces up to 30 years in prison for orchestrating a decade-long embezzlement scheme that defrauded his employers of more than $7 million, federal authorities said.  James Blose, 56, waived indictment and pleaded guilty in New Haven federal court to bank fraud and illegal monetary transactions on Friday, Dec. 20, per the US Attorney for Connecticut. His actions, spanning from 2013 to 2023, were uncovered after an extensive investigation by federal authorities, inclu…
Convicted Felon Accused Of Killing CT Woman Who 'Enjoyed Helping Others' Convicted Felon Accused Of Killing CT Woman Who 'Enjoyed Helping Others'
Convicted Felon Accused Of Killing CT Woman Who 'Enjoyed Helping Others' A convicted felon prohibited from possessing firearms has been charged in the fatal shooting of a 28-year-old woman remembered for her caring nature and bright future, according to Meriden police. Trevor Smith, 42, was arrested Friday and faces charges of criminal possession of a firearm and criminal use of a gun, police said. He is also wanted on an unrelated warrant out of New Haven, though authorities did not provide details about that case. Smith is accused of fatally shooting Beth Ndwiga, a 28-year-old healthcare office worker, on July 22 at the Meriden Green. After months of investig…
Squatter Found Dead At Yale Hospital ID'd As 38-Year-Old Man: Report Squatter Found Dead At Yale Hospital ID'd As 38-Year-Old Man: Report
Squatter Found Dead At Yale Hospital ID'd As 38-Year-Old Man: Report A man discovered dead in an unused office at a Yale New Haven Health clinic had been living there undetected, according to police, raising questions about how long he went unnoticed in the medical facility.  Hassau Powell, 38, was found last week on the sixth floor of the clinic on Howard Avenue in New Haven, according to a report from NBC Connecticut. Police say Powell was a squatter, but they have not determined how long he had been living in the building. “It does not appear that he was a danger to anyone at the hospital,” said New Haven Police Public Information Officer Christian B…