Portnoy Goes On CT Pizzeria 'One Bite' Blitz: Here's Who Scored Highest Portnoy Goes On CT Pizzeria 'One Bite' Blitz: Here's Who Scored Highest
Portnoy Goes On CT Pizzeria 'One Bite' Blitz: Here's Who Scored Highest Dave Portnoy didn’t just come to New Haven for a slice — he came to reaffirm its throne.  The Barstool Sports "El Presidente” made a whirlwind stop through six pizzerias around the New Haven region, tossing out ratings and raising crusts like a pizza pope on tour.  Portnoy, who’s munched his way across the country, calls the Elm City area a “Dave Portnoy stronghold” — a bold, sauce-splattered badge of honor in a town that takes its pie as seriously as its history. Portnoy has made several visits to New Haven, handing out massive scores. The top three: Sally's Apizza earned a 9.2 …
‘Good Trouble’ Anti-Trump Protests Set For Thursday: Here's Every One Set In CT ‘Good Trouble’ Anti-Trump Protests Set For Thursday: Here's Every One Set In CT
‘Good Trouble’ Anti-Trump Protests Set For Thursday: Here's Every One Set In CT Five years after the death of civil rights icon Congressman John Lewis, communities across the country will gather on Thursday, July 17, for a national day of peaceful protest aimed at protecting civil rights and confronting the policies of President Donald Trump. Dozens of protests are scheduled across Connecticut (scroll down to find the location nearest you). The campaign, called "Good Trouble Lives On," is organizing hundreds of local protests and community actions to fight back against what organizers call “attacks on our civil and human rights by the Trump administration.” Event…
Avelo Slashes Flight Routes As ICE Deportation Flights Fuel Boycott Avelo Slashes Flight Routes As ICE Deportation Flights Fuel Boycott
Avelo Slashes Flight Routes As ICE Deportation Flights Fuel Boycott Avelo Airlines is shutting down its West Coast commercial flights as the carrier doubles down on East Coast operations and faces growing criticism over its deportation flights. An Avelo spokesperson confirmed the end of its Western operations to the Daily Voice on Tuesday, July 15. The Houston-based budget airline will close its hub outside of Los Angeles in Burbank, California, by December. Avelo, which has a hub in New Haven, Connecticut, said Northeast service won't be impacted by the West Coast shutdown. "Avelo’s West Coast closure has no effect on our Connecticut or East Coa…
Poop Problem: Nearly 90% Of CT Beaches Tested Unsafe In 2024, New Study Says Poop Problem: Nearly 90% Of CT Beaches Tested Unsafe In 2024, New Study Says
Poop Problem: Nearly 90% Of CT Beaches Tested Unsafe In 2024, New Study Says More than half of all East Coast beaches had potentially unsafe levels of fecal contamination at least once in 2024, according to researchers. The advocacy group Environment America released its new study about the water quality at US beaches on Monday, July 7. The nonprofit compiled bacteria testing data from states bordering oceans and the Great Lakes, along with Puerto Rico. From 3,187 beaches nationwide, Environment America found that more than three out of five (61%) had at least one day of potentially unsafe levels of fecal contamination in 2024. On those days, that indicator exceeded…
Famous Frank Pepe's Pizzeria Now Serving Fan-Favorite Summer Seasonal Pie: Here's What's On It Famous Frank Pepe's Pizzeria Now Serving Fan-Favorite Summer Seasonal Pie: Here's What's On It
Famous Frank Pepe's Pizzeria Now Serving Fan-Favorite Summer Seasonal Pie: Here's What's On It The legendary Connecticut-based Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana is bringing back a fan favorite just in time for summer that's now available at all locations, including in the Hudson Valley.  The seasonal Fresh Tomato Pie, which debuted in 2008, returned to the menu on Monday, June 30, and will be available through the end of summer, according to the iconic New Haven-based pizza chain. Known for its crispy, chewy, and slightly charred crust, the Fresh Tomato Pie features fresh native tomatoes, house-sliced mozzarella, garlic, basil, grated Pecorino Romano imported from Italy, and a driz…
Twice-Deported Accused Cartel-Connected Cop Killer Caught in CT: ICE Twice-Deported Accused Cartel-Connected Cop Killer Caught in CT: ICE
Twice-Deported Accused Cartel-Connected Cop Killer Caught in CT: ICE A twice-deported cartel member accused of killing a police officer in Mexico was arrested in Connecticut this month after authorities found him hiding there.  Federal agents arrested Orlando Diaz-Cebada, aka “El Leches,” on Thursday, June 12, after he re-entered the US illegally for at least the third time, according to the Department of Homeland Security. Authorities tracked him down to a home in New Haven.  He was even busted wearing a shirt from a New Haven restaurant. Diaz-Cebada is allegedly a member of the violent Los Pochos gang, which works with the Sinaloa Cartel to traf…
Extreme Heat Forces Amtrak To Slow Northeast Trains: What To Know Extreme Heat Forces Amtrak To Slow Northeast Trains: What To Know
Extreme Heat Forces Amtrak To Slow Northeast Trains: What To Know Oppressive heat across the Northeast is forcing Amtrak to slow down its trains. Amtrak sent out a warning to travelers about the heat-related restrictions on Tuesday, June 24. Many Northeast cities along the East Coast from Massachusetts to Virginia were forecasted to have high temperatures at or above 100 degrees. The slowdowns come amid the first heat wave of the year in New England and the mid-Atlantic. "Due to temperature-related speed restrictions from 11:00 am to 8:00 pm, customers traveling in the Northeast may experience delays," Amtrak said. "Affected customers will be communicate…
ICE Arrests In CT Spark Outrage: Teen Grabbed Before Graduation, Mom Taken in Front Of Her Kids ICE Arrests In CT Spark Outrage: Teen Grabbed Before Graduation, Mom Taken in Front Of Her Kids
ICE Arrests In CT Spark Outrage: Teen Grabbed Before Graduation, Mom Taken in Front Of Her Kids Two Connecticut cities are demanding answers and denouncing the administration of President Donald Trump after U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents arrested a mother in front of her children and a high school student weeks before his graduation. The first incident occurred in Meriden, where ICE agents detained 16-year-old Kevin Rosero Moreno, an honor roll senior at Maloney High School, last week. The Meriden Public Schools district said it was not informed of the arrest in advance. ICE has not disclosed details surrounding Moreno’s detention, but a GoFundMe campaign set up…
Canadian Wildfire Smoke Drifting Into CT Triggering Alerts: Check Your Town's Index Canadian Wildfire Smoke Drifting Into CT Triggering Alerts: Check Your Town's Index
Canadian Wildfire Smoke Drifting Into CT Triggering Alerts: Check Your Town's Index With summer-like heat moving in, health officials have issued a Code Orange Air Quality Alert for much of New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, and the Philadelphia metro area on Wednesday, June 4 (scroll down to check your town's air quality index). The alerts, in effect from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., warn that ground-level ozone pollution could reach unhealthy levels for sensitive groups, including children, the elderly, and those with heart or lung disease, authorities in each state said. Click here to see today's air quality forecast. In New Jersey, the Department of Environmental Protection iss…
Plane Crashes Into Water Off Connecticut Coast; 2 Rescued Near Thimble Islands (DEVELOPING) Plane Crashes Into Water Off Connecticut Coast; 2 Rescued Near Thimble Islands (DEVELOPING)
Plane Crashes Into Water Off Connecticut Coast; 2 Rescued Near Thimble Islands (Developing) Two people were pulled from the water in Connecticut after a plane went down off the coast near the Thimble Islands on Sunday morning, according to the US Coast Guard. Their aircraft went down in the water southeast of the Thimble Islands, near Branford, the US Coast Guard said in a statement on June 1. The Coast Guard Station in New Haven responded to the crash site in the Long Island Sound and pulled both survivors from the water.  Officials said the victims were in stable condition and were taken to Stony Creek Pier, where EMS crews were standing by to provide first aid. The cause…
Three CT Cities Among World's Top 200 In New Study: Here's Why Three CT Cities Among World's Top 200 In New Study: Here's Why
Three CT Cities Among World's Top 200 In New Study: Here's Why Two Northeast cities have been recognized among the 10 best in the world, according to a new study. Oxford Economics has released its 2025 Global Cities Index. New York City ranked No. 1 in the world for the second straight year, while Boston climbed into the global top 10 at No. 8 overall. The index evaluates 1,000 cities across five categories. The annual report scored cities on economics, human capital, quality of life, environment, and governance. Researchers said the index helps guide decisions for investors and policymakers. "Leveraging our best-in-class urban economic for…
‘Pillar Of Support’: CT Father Killed By Stray Bullet, Shooter Gets 45 Years ‘Pillar Of Support’: CT Father Killed By Stray Bullet, Shooter Gets 45 Years
‘Pillar Of Support’: CT Father Killed By Stray Bullet, Shooter Gets 45 Years A New Haven man will spend 45 years in prison after a stray bullet ended the life of a beloved father and husband in a shooting that shook the Munson Street neighborhood. Jaison Flowers, 26, was sentenced to four and a half decades behind bars for the 2020 killing of Howard “Foot” Lewis. A jury found Flowers guilty of first-degree manslaughter with a firearm. He was also convicted of illegally having a gun and violating probation from a past shooting in 2016, state prosecutors said.  Flowers fired two shots at a car during a dispute on July 14, 2020, but missed his target. One of the b…