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Parents, Teachers Coalition Demand Cell Phones Out Of CT Schools: They're Eroding 'Civility'
Connecticut educators and parents are teaming up to push for statewide phone-free school policies. The group, called Phone-Free CT, wants lawmakers to pass a “bell-to-bell” policy that keeps phones put away for the full school day. The push comes as the new legislative session gets ready to start on Wednesday, Feb. 4. Phone-Free CT includes the Connecticut Education Association, AFT Connecticut, The Anxious Generation Movement, the Distraction Free Schools Policy Project, and the Becca Schmill Foundation. Detractors of the proposal say students need phones in case of emergencies or to call…
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CT School Cancels Secretary Linda McMahon's Visit After Parents Voice Concerns
A Connecticut school has canceled a visit from the Secretary of Education later this week after parents raised concerns and considered keeping their children at home that day, officials said. Fairfield Public Schools Superintendent Michael Testani said Linda McMahon was planning to visit McKinley Elementary School on Friday, Jan. 31, as part of the US Department of Education's "History Rocks!" national tour. Several parents were upset at the idea. “Following this evening's announcement about the Secretary of Education's planned visit to McKinley on Friday, we heard from many families …
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James Beard Semifinalists: Famed Mystic Chef Earns Nods On Coveted List
Connecticut’s food scene is getting national attention. Four Connecticut chefs and two restaurants were named semifinalists for the 2026 James Beard Awards, among the top honors in American dining. The list was announced on Wednesday morning, Jan. 21. The honorees span four Connecticut communities: Mystic, New Haven, Bantam, and New Preston. David Standridge was named a semifinalist in the Outstanding Chef category, which honors chefs nationwide. He is the chef at The Shipwright’s Daughter. The Mysic restaurant has drawn acclaim and several awards. Standridge is no stranger to…
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Trump Commutes Sentence Of Developer Convicted in $50M CT Mortgage Fraud
President Donald Trump has commuted the five-year prison sentence of a New York real estate manager who pleaded guilty of fraudulently obtaining nearly $50 million in mortgage loans by overstating the value of apartment buildings in Hartford, his administration announced. Jacob Deutsch, a Brooklyn man who was sentenced in early 2022 to 62 months in prison after pleading guilty to wire fraud in what prosecutors described as a wide-ranging mortgage fraud scheme, was granted clemency last week. The White House did not provide a reason for the commutation. (Click here to read Trump'…
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$9.8M CT Waterfront Estate Tied To Hedge Fund Pioneer Hits Market After 50 Years
A storied waterfront home in Fairfield County, once owned by a pioneer of the hedge fund industry, is back on the market for the first time in more than half a century. The property at 17 Contentment Island Road in Darien first went on the market in September, but recently had its price cut to $9,895,000. That marks a $1 million drop from its original asking price. Zillow Edward Goodnow owned the home. He co-founded Goodnow, Gray & Co. in 1969 and later helped start the Goodnow Investment Group. The Yale University graduate is considered one of the fathers of the hedge fund industry.…
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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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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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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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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
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 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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This CT Home Belonged To A Broadway Legend. Now The Internet Is Obsessed With It
A historic Fairfield home linked to Broadway royalty is now catching national attention. A popular Zillow blog and social media brand has highlighted the former Connecticut home of famed composer Richard Rodgers of Rodgers and Hammerstein fame. The feature is putting a spotlight on a quiet corner of Fairfield with deep cultural roots. Zillow Gone Wild shared the $15 million Congress Street home with its massive online audience. The brand is known for showcasing unusual and eye-catching homes listed on Zillow. Its reach is huge, with millions of followers across social platforms and a TV sho…
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