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CT Lags Behind In Supporting Immigrants, New Study Says: Here's Why CT Lags Behind In Supporting Immigrants, New Study Says: Here's Why
CT Lags Behind In Supporting Immigrants, New Study Says: Here's Why A new study says some mid-Atlantic states are among the nation's leaders for having the best conditions for immigrants. Virginia ranked No. 1 as the most welcoming state for immigrants, while Arizona was named the worst, according to the study from SmileHub. The report evaluated states on 17 key factors, including the share of immigrants, job opportunities, and legal protections. The study was released as concerns rise over the Trump administration's crackdown on undocumented migrants, which is also increasing fears among immigrants legally in the US. "Over 51 million immigrants live …
Recall Issued For 75,000 Bottles Of Popular Creamer Due To Health Hazards Recall Issued For 75,000 Bottles Of Popular Creamer Due To Health Hazards
Recall Issued For 75,000 Bottles Of Popular Creamer Due To Health Hazards A popular coffee creamer has been recalled due to potential health risks, affecting thousands of bottles distributed across 31 states. International Delight has voluntarily recalled over 75,000 bottles of its coffee creamer after reports of spoilage and illness from consumers, according to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The recall, initiated on Friday, Feb. 21, was classified as Class II by the FDA on Wednesday, March 12 — indicating that while health risks are not life-threatening, they could cause temporary or medically reversible issues. The recall affects two flavors of Int…
CT's Pizza Trail Voting Begins: Find Out How To Pick Your Favorite Pizzerias CT's Pizza Trail Voting Begins: Find Out How To Pick Your Favorite Pizzerias
CT's Pizza Trail Voting Begins: Find Out How To Pick Your Favorite Pizzerias Connecticut has a huge decision to make: which restaurants deserve a slice of the state's new pizza trail. Voting officially opened for the "Pizza Capital Trail" on Friday, Mar. 14, in honor of National Pi Day. Pizza lovers can vote for their favorite spots, with only the top 100 making the final trail. Residents can vote daily through Thursday, May 1 at PizzaCapitalTrail.com. Voters can select up to 10 restaurants per day. Gov. Ned Lamont unveiled the push to cement the Constitution State's status as the "Pizza Capital of the US" on Friday, Feb. 7 – two days before&nbs…
TD Bank Closing Two CT Banks Among Dozens Along East Coast: Find Out Where TD Bank Closing Two CT Banks Among Dozens Along East Coast: Find Out Where
TD Bank Closing Two CT Banks Among Dozens Along East Coast: Find Out Where TD Bank is closing nearly 40 branches along the East Coast as part of a broader restructuring plan. TD Bank will shut down 38 locations in 11 states and Washington, DC, a spokesperson confirmed to the Daily Voice on Thursday, Mar. 13. The branches will be closed by Thursday, June 5. The Canadian bank with US headquarters in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, cited shifting customer habits and a focus on digital banking as reasons for the closures. "We are focused on building the bank of the future by evolving our model and enhancing capabilities to improve the customer experience," the spokespe…
‘Where’s Elon?’: Rep. Larson Slams House Colleagues For Shielding Musk On Social Security Cuts ‘Where’s Elon?’: Rep. Larson Slams House Colleagues For Shielding Musk On Social Security Cuts
‘Where’s Elon?’: Rep. Larson Slams House Colleagues For Shielding Musk On Social Security Cuts Rep. John Larson blasted his House colleagues in a scathing five-minute speech, accusing them of caving to Elon Musk and failing to hold him accountable for his push to cut programs millions of Americans rely on (scroll down for video). The 13-term Connecticut Democrat on Wednesday, March 12, ripped into his colleagues on the Ways and Means Committee’s refusal to question Musk, despite the tech mogul’s claims of uncovering billions of dollars in fraud within Social Security and other federal aid programs. “Where’s Elon Musk?” Larson demanded. “I’m sure he’s a genius and a very credible pers…
Chased, Caught: Waterbury Man Ditches Stolen Car, Runs Through Yards After Pursuit: Police Chased, Caught: Waterbury Man Ditches Stolen Car, Runs Through Yards After Pursuit: Police
Chased, Caught: Waterbury Man Ditches Stolen Car, Runs Through Yards After Pursuit: Police Two men were apprehended in Westchester after fleeing from a stolen vehicle that had been pursued in Connecticut, authorities said.  The events leading up to the arrests began in the City of Rye on Tuesday, March 11, just after 7:30 p.m., when officers responded to a call at the Rye Colony Apartments on Peck Avenue regarding several men fleeing from an abandoned vehicle, the City of Rye Police Department said on Wednesday, March 12.  Upon arrival, officers found a black 2025 Nissan Altima with New York registration LRF2969. The vehicle was running but unoccupied, with three f…
(Update) 22-Year-Old CT Man Ejected, Killed In Late-Night Crash (Update) 22-Year-Old CT Man Ejected, Killed In Late-Night Crash
(Update) 22-Year-Old CT Man Ejected, Killed In Late-Night Crash Update: Police have identified the 22-year-old driver as Logan Pinette. Click here for more information.  Original: A 22-year-old Connecticut man was killed overnight after he was ejected from his car in a single-vehicle crash, authorities said. Police were called to the intersection of Witches Rock Road and Cove Road in Bristol just before 1 a.m. on Wednesday, March 12, where they found the driver with life-threatening injuries. Officers immediately began lifesaving efforts before EMS arrived and rushed him to a nearby hospital, where he was later pronounced dead, Bristol police…
Police ID Mother Fatally Stabbed In Waterbury; Daughter Tried To Stop Attack, Police Say Police ID Mother Fatally Stabbed In Waterbury; Daughter Tried To Stop Attack, Police Say
Police ID Mother Fatally Stabbed In Waterbury; Daughter Tried To Stop Attack, Police Say A domestic dispute in Connecticut turned deadly when a man fatally stabbed his girlfriend multiple times before she fled to a nearby store for help, authorities said. Julio Araud-Figueroa, 39, was arrested inside the couple’s apartment on Lounsbury Street after police said he brutally attacked Yomayra Vargas-Martinez, 39, during a violent argument Tuesday evening, March 11. Their 19-year-old daughter witnessed the attack and tried to intervene but was unable to stop the stabbing, officials said. NOTA DE DUELO FAMILIAR Las familias Vargas Martínez y Martínez Piña, profundamente conste…
Billy Joel Postpones Concert Tour After Fall Onstage At Mohegan Sun Billy Joel Postpones Concert Tour After Fall Onstage At Mohegan Sun
Billy Joel Postpones Concert Tour After Fall Onstage At Mohegan Sun Billy Joel is rescheduling dates on a lengthy tour so that he can focus on recovering from surgery. The moves come after he fell onstage at a concert on Saturday, Feb. 22 in Connecticut at the Mohegan Sun Resort and Casino in Uncasville. “While I regret postponing any shows, my health must come first," Joel wrote in an Instagram post. "I look forward to getting back on stage and sharing the joy of live music with our amazing fans. Thank you for your understanding.” The extensive tour schedule, which was set to continue through November 2025, has been pushed back four months, during wh…
CT Man Dead, 2 Seriously Injured After Truck Hits 3 Dirt Bikes in Voluntown CT Man Dead, 2 Seriously Injured After Truck Hits 3 Dirt Bikes in Voluntown
CT Man Dead, 2 Seriously Injured After Truck Hits 3 Dirt Bikes in Voluntown A 28-year-old man from Connecticut is dead, and three others were injured — two seriously — in a multi-vehicle crash, authorities said. Michael Alan Davis, of Norwich, died Monday night, March 10, after an F-150 pickup truck crashed into him and two others in Voluntown, according to Connecticut State Police. The truck was heading south on Ekonk Hill Road (Route 49) just after 7:30 p.m. when it hit three dirt bikes, killing Davis and seriously injuring two riders — ages 20 and 26 — police said. The 26-year-old was airlifted to Hartford Hospital’s trauma center for emergency treatment. A fou…
Seymour Man Critically Injured In Early Morning SUV Crash With Waterbury Driver Seymour Man Critically Injured In Early Morning SUV Crash With Waterbury Driver
Seymour Man Critically Injured In Early Morning SUV Crash With Waterbury Driver A 40-year-old man is fighting for his life in a Connecticut hospital after being hit by an SUV while walking on Route 8, police said. The Seymour man was walking south near the Exit 9 on-ramp in Shelton when the SUV struck him on Sunday, March 9, shortly before 5:30 a.m., Connecticut State Police said. Paramedics rushed the victim to St. Vincent's Hospital with serious, life-threatening injuries.  The SUV’s driver, a Waterbury resident, remained at the scene, police said. The crash remains under investigation. Police urge anyone with information, witnesses, or those with dashcam foot…
CT Helps Reach Major 2025 EV Target In Decade-Long Clean Energy Push CT Helps Reach Major 2025 EV Target In Decade-Long Clean Energy Push
CT Helps Reach Major 2025 EV Target In Decade-Long Clean Energy Push A group of states has reached its collective goal to get more drivers to use electric vehicles by 2025. More than 3.3 million EVs are now registered across the ten states, the Northeast States for Coordinated Air Use Management said in a news release on Monday, Mar. 10. The group includes Connecticut, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, and New York. Ten governors signed a memorandum of understanding in 2013, aiming to reach the 3.3 million mark by 2025. At the time, just 87,506 electric cars were on the road in those states. The new report confirmed that as of Tu…
Guilty! Woman Smuggled Workers Into CT, Used Threats, Unpaid Debt To Exploit Them: DOJ Guilty! Woman Smuggled Workers Into CT, Used Threats, Unpaid Debt To Exploit Them: DOJ
Guilty! Woman Smuggled Workers Into CT, Used Threats, Unpaid Debt To Exploit Them: DOJ A Connecticut woman who smuggled immigrants into Connecticut and trapped them in a cycle of debt, labor, and fear has been sentenced to three years in federal prison, authorities announced. Porfiria Maribel Ramos Sanchez, 47, a Mexican national living in Vernon, pleaded guilty to her role in a human trafficking scheme that preyed on vulnerable immigrants, including minors, the US Attorney for Connecticut said. Investigators found that Ramos, her mother, and others smuggled at least 19 victims — many from Mexico — into the U.S., charging them up to $20,000 just to cross the border. Once in C…
Free Italian Ice Giveaway Celebrates Spring's Arrival: Here's How To Get Yours Free Italian Ice Giveaway Celebrates Spring's Arrival: Here's How To Get Yours
Free Italian Ice Giveaway Celebrates Spring's Arrival: Here's How To Get Yours An Italian ice company well-known throughout the mid-Atlantic is helping you begin spring with a cool treat. Rita's Italian Ice & Frozen Custard will hand out free six-ounce Italian ices at all of its locations, the company said in a news release on Monday, Mar. 10. It will happen on Thursday, Mar. 20, which is also the first day of spring. The one-day giveaway is a long-standing celebration for the popular frozen treat chain, which expects to serve around one million cups of Italian ice during the event. "Rita's First Day of Spring Giveaway has been more than just a tradition — i…
CT Among Better States For Women But Lags Behind Some Neighbors, New Study Says: Here's Why CT Among Better States For Women But Lags Behind Some Neighbors, New Study Says: Here's Why
CT Among Better States For Women But Lags Behind Some Neighbors, New Study Says: Here's Why Women in several Northeast states have some of the best opportunities in the country, according to a new study. WalletHub released its 2025 list of Best & Worst States for Women on Monday, Mar. 3. The study's release also ties into International Women's Day, which is on Saturday, Mar. 8. All 50 states and Washington, DC, were rated across 25 key metrics. The statistics measured economic opportunities, healthcare quality, and safety for women. The findings highlight stark disparities nationwide, with some states offering significantly better conditions for women than othe…
Armed Robber Held Gun To Milford Cashier’s Head, Stole $3K: Police Armed Robber Held Gun To Milford Cashier’s Head, Stole $3K: Police
Armed Robber Held Gun To Milford 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…
NJ Business Admits To Polluting Cheshire Brook, Causing Fish Kill — Fined $1M: DOJ NJ Business Admits To Polluting Cheshire Brook, Causing Fish Kill — Fined $1M: DOJ
NJ Business Admits To Polluting Cheshire Brook, Causing Fish Kill — Fined $1M: DOJ A New Jersey company has been ordered to pay a $1 million fine for violating the Clean Water Act after an unauthorized discharge of a hazardous material into a Connecticut waterway killed over 150 fish and contaminated the local ecosystem, federal authorities said.  National Water Main Cleaning Company (NWMCC), in Newark, New Jersey, was sentenced in federal court for knowingly releasing uncured geopolymer mortar into Cuff Brook while refurbishing a culvert pipe in Cheshire, the US Attorney for Connecticut said.  The project, which took place in July 2019, was supposed to follow s…
CT Lawmaker Charged With DUI: Reports CT Lawmaker Charged With DUI: Reports
CT Lawmaker Charged With DUI: Reports Connecticut State Rep. Aundré Bumgardner has been arrested for driving under the influence, multiple news outlets report. According to WFSB, police stopped the 30-year-old Democrat on Gold Star Highway at 2 a.m. Sunday, March 2. Bumgardner said he was trying to get his intoxicated wife home after hitting something on the highway, then failed three sobriety tests.  Bumgardner reportedly blew 1.822% and 1.722%, both more than twice the legal limit of .08%, the outlet says. Bodycam footage obtained by CT Insider shows Bumgardner failing field sobriety tests. Daily Voice has reached …
Ex-WWE CEO Linda McMahon Confirmed As Secretary Of Education Ex-WWE CEO Linda McMahon Confirmed As Secretary Of Education
Ex-wwe CEO Linda McMahon Confirmed As Secretary Of Education In a party-line vote, the Senate confirmed former World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) CEO Linda McMahon as secretary of education on Monday, March 3.  It was an expected outcome as all of President Donald Trump's nominees have passed confirmation.  Trump has voiced his desire to abolish the Department of Education and transfer school decision-making powers to the states.  "It's a big con job," the president said of the Department of Education, according to Fox News. "They ranked the top countries in the world. We're ranked No. 40, but we're ranked No. 1 in one department: co…
Lamont’s Veto Of $40M Special Ed Funds Sparks Educator Outrage: 'That Is Unacceptable' Lamont’s Veto Of $40M Special Ed Funds Sparks Educator Outrage: 'That Is Unacceptable'
Lamont’s Veto Of $40M Special Ed Funds Sparks Educator Outrage: 'That Is Unacceptable' Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont returned home on Monday, March 3, and vetoed a $40 million spending measure for special education initiatives in cities and towns across the state. Now, educators are urging lawmakers to override that decision. The bill passed with overwhelming bipartisan support last week before reaching the governor's desk. The measure would allocate $40 million to this school year's budget to cover special education funding gaps. Lamont told reporters Monday that he wanted to preserve the state's spending cap, which is designed to keep the state financially stable. State lawm…
Rolling in Recognition: Keith Richards Honored With Governor's Award Of Excellence Rolling in Recognition: Keith Richards Honored With Governor's Award Of Excellence
Rolling in Recognition: Keith Richards Honored With Governor's Award Of Excellence Rolling Stones legend and longtime Connecticut resident Keith Richards is receiving the first-ever Connecticut Governor’s Award of Excellence, an honor celebrating those who embody the state’s values of creativity, passion, and generosity, Governor Ned Lamont announced on Monday, March 3.  Richards, a longtime Weston resident, is being recognized not only for his decades-long music career but his deep commitment to the local community. His support for organizations like SPHERE, which empowers adults with disabilities, and The Prospector Theater, which creates meaningful jobs through fil…
Recall Issued For Salad Kits Sold At These Supermarkets In Connecticut Recall Issued For Salad Kits Sold At These Supermarkets In Connecticut
Recall Issued For Salad Kits Sold At These Supermarkets In Connecticut A recall has been issued for a brand of salad kits sold at supermarkets in the region. The Southwest Salad Kits are being due to the potential presence of undeclared fish and wheat allergens, which could pose a serious risk to those with allergies or severe sensitivities, according to a notice from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The voluntary recall, announced by Little Leaf Farms, applies to a specific lot code of its Southwest Salad Kits produced during a single run on Wednesday, Feb. 19. The issue affects fewer than 20 individual salad kits that were incorrectly assembled dur…
Billy Joel's Onstage Fall Stuns Crowd At Mohegan Sun Concert Billy Joel's Onstage Fall Stuns Crowd At Mohegan Sun Concert
Billy Joel's Onstage Fall Stuns Crowd At Mohegan Sun Concert Billy Joel stunned those on hand when he fell onstage at a concert in the Northeast. Click here for a new, updated story: Billy Joel Postpones Concert Tour After Fall Onstage The incident happened Saturday, Feb. 22 in Connecticut at the Mohegan Sun Resort and Casino in Uncasville. The 75-year-old "Piano Man" fell while performing his classic hit, “It’s Still Rock and Roll to Me.”
 As Joel engaged with the audience, he momentarily stepped away from his piano and began interacting with the microphone stand. In a dramatic flourish towards the conclusion of the song, he thre…
Yale, Wesleyan Named To Most Beautiful Campuses In US List: See Why Yale, Wesleyan Named To Most Beautiful Campuses In US List: See Why
Yale, Wesleyan 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…
120 Toxic Chemicals Found In Drinking Water Across CT, New Study Says 120 Toxic Chemicals Found In Drinking Water Across CT, New Study Says
120 Toxic Chemicals Found In Drinking Water Across CT, New Study Says Drinking water in some Northeast states contains some of the highest levels of contaminants in the country, according to new data. The latest update to the Environmental Working Group's tap water database analyzed nearly 50,000 water systems nationwide between 2021 and 2023. The nonprofit identified 324 contaminants in drinking water, many at levels exceeding health-based guidelines. New York had the highest number in the region with 197 contaminants detected since 2013. New Jersey followed with 131, Pennsylvania with 123, and Connecticut with 120. Massachusetts recorde…
CT Rivers Featured In New Stamp Series Honoring Appalachian Trail's Beauty CT Rivers Featured In New Stamp Series Honoring Appalachian Trail's Beauty
CT Rivers Featured In New Stamp Series Honoring Appalachian Trail's Beauty A new set of stamps celebrating the Appalachian Trail has been released, showcasing breathtaking landscapes across the Northeast and mid-Atlantic. The U.S. Postal Service unveiled the Forever stamps during a first-day-of-issue ceremony at Amicalola Falls State Park in Georgia on Friday, Feb. 28. The stamps honor the nearly 2,200-mile trail that stretches through 14 states. The collection highlights key locations along the trail, from New England's rugged peaks to historic sites in the mid-Atlantic. "The natural beauty of the Appalachian Trail has delighted millions throughout the…
Police Investigating Stabbing at CT Hotel Police Investigating Stabbing at CT Hotel
Police Investigating Stabbing at CT Hotel Police in Connecticut are asking the public for information after authorities found a man stabbed at a hotel earlier this week. Police responded to the Comfort Suites hotel at 275 Otrobando Ave. in Norwich just after 2:45 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 27, after a 911 caller reported a man had been attacked, authorities said. Officers arrived and found a man with a stab wound to his upper body. Paramedics transported him to William W. Backus Hospital, where he was treated for injuries that were not life-threatening, Norwich police said. Investigators urge anyone with information about the attack to c…
CT Woman Critically Injured After Car Slams Into Tree On Route 15 CT Woman Critically Injured After Car Slams Into Tree On Route 15
CT Woman Critically Injured After Car Slams Into Tree On Route 15 A 27-year-old Connecticut woman was seriously injured Friday, Feb. 28, after her car careened off of a highway and struck a tree, police said.  State police were called to an area near the Park Avenue exit (Exit 47) on Route 15 in Trumbull around 3:45 a.m. An initial investigation found that the Bridgeport woman's Mazda left the road for an unknown reason and crashed into a tree.  Paramedics rushed her to Saint Vincent Hospital with serious injuries, authorities said.  State police urge any witnesses or anyone with information on the crash to contact Trooper Roberto Jua…
'A Rip-Off': Defunct CT Nursing School To Pay $5M For Defrauding Students, AG Says 'A Rip-Off': Defunct CT Nursing School To Pay $5M For Defrauding Students, AG Says
'A Rip-Off': Defunct CT Nursing School To Pay $5M For Defrauding Students, AG Says A multimillion-dollar settlement has been approved in the case against a defunct for-profit nursing school accused of misleading students and failing to provide promised training, officials said. Stone Academy and its owners will pay $5 million to settle claims of unfair and deceptive conduct, Attorney General William Tong said in a news release on Thursday, Feb. 27. The settlement resolves lawsuits brought by the State of Connecticut and former students. The school had campuses in East Hartford, Waterbury, and West Haven before permanently closing in February 2023. "Stone Academ…
State Senators Demand Probe After UConn Prof Accused Of Misusing $58K On Luxury Trips State Senators Demand Probe After UConn Prof Accused Of Misusing $58K On Luxury Trips
State Senators Demand Probe After UConn Prof Accused Of Misusing $58K On Luxury Trips State lawmakers are demanding answers after a University of Connecticut report and state warrant revealed a professor misused school resources to fund several high-cost trips for her and her family Sherry Zane, a professor-in-residence of women’s, gender, and sexuality studies, is accused of misappropriating $58,000 over 187 travel days across 19 trips from June 2021 to December 2023, according to police. UConn authorities said Zane provided doctored receipts to justify the expenses. She was placed on leave in November. A joint statement from state Republican Sens. Rob Sampson, Henri Marti…
Serial Retail Thief Tied to $365K in Stolen Goods Busted In North Haven: Cops Serial Retail Thief Tied to $365K in Stolen Goods Busted In North Haven: Cops
Serial Retail Thief Tied to $365K in Stolen Goods Busted In North Haven: 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…