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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 …
(Video) Drunk Wrong-Way Driver Hits Cop Car On I-84 In Farmington, Speeds Away, Police Say (Video) Drunk Wrong-Way Driver Hits Cop Car On I-84 In Farmington, Speeds Away, Police Say
(Video) Drunk Wrong-Way Driver Hits Cop Car On I-84 In Farmington, Speeds Away, Police Say A Connecticut man driving the wrong way on Interstate 84 East crashed into a state police cruiser before speeding off early Sunday, authorities said. Luis Adrian Correa-Cabrera, 31, of Hartford, is facing 10 charges after the high-speed incident near Exit 37 in Farmington, according to Connecticut State Police. The chaos started around 3:20 a.m. when the state's wrong-way detection system alerted troopers that a dark-colored SUV had entered the eastbound lanes—going west. Troopers quickly located the black Volvo XC90, but had little time to react before the driver, later identified as Corr…
Canton Teacher, Dad Killed In Utah Skiing Crash: 'I Will Miss You, My Friend — RIP' Canton Teacher, Dad Killed In Utah Skiing Crash: 'I Will Miss You, My Friend — RIP'
Canton Teacher, Dad Killed In Utah Skiing Crash: 'I Will Miss You, My Friend — RIP' A 53-year-old Connecticut teacher died over the weekend after hitting a tree while skiing in Utah, reports say. Dan Negrelli, of Canton, was an educator at A.I. Prince Technical High School in Hartford, where he taught computer applications and hiking. The 53-year-old was a husband and father. The Connecticut Technical Education and Career System released a statement following news of his death.  "We are heartbroken by the passing of Dan Negrelli, a beloved member of our school community. He was an exceptional educator and a cherished mentor, colleague, and friend. Dan made a las…
Ex-Hartford Chief Tapped For Interim Role Amid Turmoil In Search For Permanent Leader: Report Ex-Hartford Chief Tapped For Interim Role Amid Turmoil In Search For Permanent Leader: Report
Ex-Hartford Chief Tapped For Interim Role Amid Turmoil In Search For Permanent Leader: Report Former Hartford Police Chief James Rovella will return to lead the department — at least for now. Mayor Arunan Arulampalam announced that Rovella will serve as interim chief starting Monday, Feb. 24, while the city continues its search for a permanent replacement, NBC Connecticut reported. The move comes after Philadelphia Police Captain Tyrell McCoy, Hartford’s initial pick, abruptly withdrew from consideration. Arulampalam cited "personal reasons" for McCoy’s decision, but NBC Connecticut Investigates uncovered a deeper issue—McCoy is under internal investigation in Philadelphia, including…
Wrong-Way Drunk Driver Blames GPS On CT Interstates: State Police Wrong-Way Drunk Driver Blames GPS On CT Interstates: State Police
Wrong-Way Drunk Driver Blames GPS On CT Interstates: State Police A Massachusetts woman was arrested after allegedly driving the wrong way on multiple highways before stopping on the shoulder of I-384, telling troopers she was confused by Connecticut’s roads and following her GPS. Nyasia Battle, 24, of Springfield, Massachusetts, faces multiple charges from the early Friday morning, Feb. 21, trek, Connecticut State Police said.  State police said multiple 911 callers reported a red Hyundai SUV traveling north in the southbound lanes of Route 5/15 before merging onto I-84 eastbound in the westbound lanes. Troopers responded but initially lost sight of…
Hartford Police Not At Fault In Inmate's Death, Report Says: 'This Is A Sad Case' Hartford Police Not At Fault In Inmate's Death, Report Says: 'This Is A Sad Case'
Hartford Police Not At Fault In Inmate's Death, Report Says: 'This Is A Sad Case' A Hartford woman who told officers she had recently used fentanyl was found dead inside a city jail cell, a state investigation determined. Linda Praylow, 49, was discovered unresponsive in her holding cell at the Hartford Police Department early in the morning of April 5, 2024. She had no pulse and was later pronounced dead at Saint Francis Hospital, according to the Office of Inspector General Report.  An investigation by the Office of the Inspector General concluded that Praylow died from acute fentanyl intoxication, made worse by underlying cardiovascular disease. The report noted …
Hartford Man Convicted of Sexually Assaulting Ex-Girlfriend's 9-Year-Old Daughter: State Hartford Man Convicted of Sexually Assaulting Ex-Girlfriend's 9-Year-Old Daughter: State
Hartford Man Convicted of Sexually Assaulting Ex-Girlfriend's 9-Year-Old Daughter: State A Connecticut man was found guilty of sexually assaulting a 9-year-old girl, prosecutors announced on Wednesday, Feb. 19.  Noel Martinez, 35, was convicted on two counts of first-degree sexual assault, illegal sexual contact with a victim under 16, and risk of injury to a minor, according to Hartford Judicial District State’s Attorney Sharmese L. Walcott. The case began in February 2022, when the Department of Children and Families alerted Hartford police about a report of sexual abuse. A relative of the victim came forward, alleging that Martinez — who was dating the child’s mother at…
Sex Offender Deported in 2021 Busted Again in CT, Sentenced for Illegal Reentering US: Feds Sex Offender Deported in 2021 Busted Again in CT, Sentenced for Illegal Reentering US: Feds
Sex Offender Deported in 2021 Busted Again in CT, Sentenced for Illegal Reentering US: Feds A Honduran man convicted of sex crimes in Connecticut was sentenced to 20 months in federal prison after he illegally reentered the United States after being deported, authorities said.  Jose Pavon-Fermin, 40, was removed from the country in June 2021 after serving time for sexual assault and unlawful restraint, the US Attorney for Connecticut said.  Pavon-Fermin was accused of harassing a woman on a Norwalk bus in 2016, before taking her to a nearby apartment, where he attacked her, prosecutors said, per the Stamford Advocate.  He was ordered to register as a sex offender f…
Infant Rescued By Hartford Firefighters Visits Heroes In Heartwarming Reunion Infant Rescued By Hartford Firefighters Visits Heroes In Heartwarming Reunion
Infant Rescued By Hartford Firefighters Visits Heroes In Heartwarming Reunion A 1-year-old girl who could have died without the swift action of Connecticut firefighters visited the heroes who saved her life nearly a year later. Hartford firefighters Nelson Viera, Justin Ford, and Samuel Caraballo received a heartfelt visit from Alinah and her parents — mom Francheska and dad Anthony — on Valentine's Day. The reunion was far more joyful than their initial encounter. Nearly a year ago, Alinah’s parents called 911 when their 2-week-old baby stopped breathing. Firefighters rushed to their Sherbrooke Avenue home in Hartford, reviving the infant and saving her life. Alina…
'I'll Kill You:' 100 MPH Pursuit Ends In Arrest Of I-84 Road Rage Driver, CT State Police Say 'I'll Kill You:' 100 MPH Pursuit Ends In Arrest Of I-84 Road Rage Driver, CT State Police Say
'I'll Kill You:' 100 MPH Pursuit Ends In Arrest Of I-84 Road Rage Driver, CT State Police Say Connecticut State Police troopers got their guy. A 27-year-old Hartford is in custody after police say he was involved in a series of violent road rage incidents on I-84 before leading officers on a high-speed chase, CT State Police announced. Robert Patrick Misericordia was identified as the driver of an orange Honda Civic involved in at least three separate road rage incidents on the morning of Feb. 11, according to Connecticut State Police. The first incident was reported near Exit 18 in Waterbury, where a motorist told police that Misericordia cut him off, blocked his vehicle, and got …
Video Shows Congressman John Larson's Alleged Medical Episode On House Floor Video Shows Congressman John Larson's Alleged Medical Episode On House Floor
Video Shows Congressman John Larson's Alleged Medical Episode On House Floor Congressman John Larson suffered a medical episode while delivering remarks on the House floor this week, his team said in a statement issued to multiple outlets. The unsettling moment occurred on the afternoon of Monday, Feb. 10, as Larson used his allotted five minutes to voice concerns over Elon Musk’s access to Americans' personal information. As the 76-year-old neared the end of his speech, Larson suddenly froze. When he resumed speaking, his cadence had noticeably slowed, raising concern among those present. Click here to watch Larson speak via CCTV (begin at the 32-minute mark). A s…
Unlicensed DUI Hartford Driver Arrested In I-84 Crash That Left Passenger Dead: State Police Unlicensed DUI Hartford Driver Arrested In I-84 Crash That Left Passenger Dead: State Police
Unlicensed DUI Hartford Driver Arrested In I-84 Crash That Left Passenger Dead: State Police An unlicensed, intoxicated Hartford man has been charged in connection with a high-speed crash on Interstate 84 that killed his passenger, according to Connecticut State Police. The crash occurred around 6:53 a.m. on Feb. 8, 2024, near Exit 61 in Manchester, investigators said. Jason Ivers, 25, was driving a 2016 Nissan Juke westbound at a high rate of speed when his vehicle collided with a 2015 Hyundai Genesis, CT State Police said. Police said Mirelly Vega, 25, a front-seat passenger in the Nissan, suffered life-threatening injuries and was pronounced dead at Hartford Hospital. Ivers, who…
'Peep' The Hartford Yard Goats Fresh Fall Look As Tickets Go On Sale For 2025 'Peep' The Hartford Yard Goats Fresh Fall Look As Tickets Go On Sale For 2025
'Peep' The Hartford Yard Goats Fresh Fall Look As Tickets Go On Sale For 2025 In the middle of winter, the Hartford Yard Goats are not only dreaming of warm summer nights at a baseball game but also New England's most colorful time of year: fall. Single-game tickets for the Hartford Yard Goats go on sale at 10 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 7. The Double-A team opens its 10th anniversary season in the Capital City on Friday, Apr. 4 when they host the Somerset Patriots in a rematch from the 2024 Eastern League playoffs. The Goats, who already have a quirky nickname based on Hartford's railroad history, unveiled their newest alternate identity to build hype for the upcoming…
Hartford Yard Goats Add Thunder, Feathers: See Their 2025 Alternate Identity Hartford Yard Goats Add Thunder, Feathers: See Their 2025 Alternate Identity
Hartford Yard Goats Add Thunder, Feathers: See Their 2025 Alternate Identity From pickles to bugs, the Hartford Yard Goats have had quirky alternate names but the newest brand should gobble up some attention. The Hartford Yard Goats will play a game in the 2025 season as the "Hartford Thunder Chickens," the team announced on Thursday, Jan. 30. The minor league club will use the alternate identity at Dunkin' Park against the New Hampshire Fisher Cats on Thursday, May 29. The name "Thunder Chicken" comes from the loud, rumbling gobble of wild turkeys, which are common in Connecticut. There are an estimated 35,000 wild turkeys in the Constitution State. The new nickna…
CT Mom Killed In Wrong-Way Hartford Crash Remembered For Devotion To 5-Year-Old Daughter CT Mom Killed In Wrong-Way Hartford Crash Remembered For Devotion To 5-Year-Old Daughter
CT Mom Killed In Wrong-Way Hartford Crash Remembered For Devotion To 5-Year-Old Daughter A 23-year-old mother who died in a wrong-way crash last week is being remembered for her love of dance, country music, and her dedication to creating a bright future for her daughter. Kelly Lynn Caldwell, 23, of Vernon, died Thursday, Jan. 18, after a wrong-way crash on Route 5/15 northbound in Hartford. She leaves behind her 5-year-old daughter, Ella Rodriguez, who family members say was the most important person in her life. Original Report: 23-Year-Old Mom Killed In Wrong-Way Hartford Crash The crash happened around 11:15 p.m. near Exit 90, Connecticut State Police said. Caldwell…
23-Year-Old Killed In Wrong-Way Crash On Route 5/15 in Hartford 23-Year-Old Killed In Wrong-Way Crash On Route 5/15 in Hartford
23-Year-Old Killed In Wrong-Way Crash On Route 5/15 in Hartford A 23-year-old woman was killed earlier this week after driving the wrong way on Route 5/15 northbound and colliding with an oncoming car, authorities said. Kelly Lynn Caldwell, 23, of Vernon, died following a crash around 11:15 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 18, near Exit 90 on Route 5/15 in Hartford, Connecticut State Police said. Kelly Lynn Caldwell Facebook/Kelly Lynn Caldwell It remains unclear why she entered the wrong side of the highway, but the crash is under investigation. The driver of the other car, a 31-year-old man from Hartford, suffered minor injuries. Both individuals were tak…
12-Year-Old Shot For Throwing Snowballs At Car In Hartford: Report 12-Year-Old Shot For Throwing Snowballs At Car In Hartford: Report
12-Year-Old Shot For Throwing Snowballs At Car In Hartford: Report A 12-year-old boy had to be hospitalized this week after someone shot him for throwing a snowball at their car, NBC Connecticut reported.  The incident happened Wednesday night, Jan. 22, in the Capitol Avenue and Park Terrace area of Hartford around 7:15 p.m.  Police were called to the area and found the boy with gunshot wounds, the report continued. The 12-year-old and an 11-year-old had been throwing snowballs at cars when one circled the block after getting hit, chased the children, and fired at the older child, authorities said.  Paramedics took the kid to Conn…
Ellington Woman Killed In Snowmobile Crash At Tolland County Ski Resort, Passenger Hurt Ellington Woman Killed In Snowmobile Crash At Tolland County Ski Resort, Passenger Hurt
Ellington Woman Killed In Snowmobile Crash At Tolland County Ski Resort, Passenger Hurt A 49-year-old woman was killed this week after the snowmobile she was piloting crashed at a Tolland County resort, authorities said.  Jamie Gallicchio, of Ellington, was involved in a crash around 3:20 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 22, at Sun Valley Resort at 51 Old Springfield Rd. in Stafford, police said.  Gallicchio was ejected from the snowmobile in the crash. Ski patrol and emergency crews helped paramedics rush her to Johnson Memorial Hospital, and doctors there later airlifted her to St. Francis Hospital in Hartford, where she died of her wounds hours after the cra…
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 …
Son Killed Dad During Fight At CT Motel: Police Son Killed Dad During Fight At CT Motel: Police
Son Killed Dad During Fight At CT Motel: Police A Hartford man has been arrested and charged with murder following a deadly altercation inside a parked vehicle at a motel that left his father dead, officials said. Raybin Hokim, 49, is accused of killing his father, Vincent Hokim, 78, of Middletown, just after 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 4,  according to Lt. Aaron Boisvert of the Hartford Police Media Relations Unit. Officers were dispatched to 100 Weston Street, the Travel Inn Motel, for a report of two males fighting inside a vehicle. Upon arrival, the first responding officer located the vehicle and observed the suspect exiting. …
Woman Found Dead At Hartford Parking Garage Committed Suicide: Police Woman Found Dead At Hartford Parking Garage Committed Suicide: Police
Woman Found Dead At Hartford Parking Garage Committed Suicide: Police Police in Hartford said a woman who was found dead at a parking garage had committed suicide.  Hartford police were called to the downtown parking structure just before 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 29. Police are withholding the location of the garage, the woman's name, and how she died.  There is help for anyone considering suicide. The National Suicide Hotline is manned 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. You can reach a counselor at any time by dialing 988.  
Pair Lead High-Speed Pursuit In Stolen Car Through 4 CT Towns After Armed Robbery: State Police Pair Lead High-Speed Pursuit In Stolen Car Through 4 CT Towns After Armed Robbery: State Police
Pair Lead High-Speed Pursuit In Stolen Car Through 4 CT Towns After Armed Robbery: State Police A high-speed police chase that spanned several Connecticut towns on Sunday, Dec. 29, ended with two people in custody, Connecticut State Police said. The incident began when Newington police responded to an armed robbery at Lowe's on the Berlin Turnpike just after 8:20 a.m., according to Newington police. The suspects, later identified as Scott A. Tenney, 35, of East Hartford, and Samantha K. Tobey, 34, of Enfield, fled in a black Honda CR-V, police said. The vehicle was later confirmed to be stolen from Hartford. Police attempted a traffic stop after Tenney — who also has ties to…
Daylight Armed Robbery At New Britain Fastrak Station Leads To Bust Of 3: Police Daylight Armed Robbery At New Britain Fastrak Station Leads To Bust Of 3: Police
Daylight Armed Robbery At New Britain Fastrak Station Leads To Bust Of 3: Police Three men were arrested after a harrowing armed robbery at the Fastrak station, where one suspect allegedly pushed a gun into the victim's stomach and made off with his belongings.  According to Connecticut State Police, the robbery unfolded around midday at a New Britain Fastrak Station when two men, identified as Shayne Bridges, 29, and Juan Cruz, 29, both of New Britain, approached a man at the convenience store. One of the suspects allegedly pointed the gun at the man before taking his backpack, police said. Officers with the New Britain Police Department joined troopers at th…
15 Left Homeless After Fire Guts Hartford Home Days Before Christmas 15 Left Homeless After Fire Guts Hartford Home Days Before Christmas
15 Left Homeless After Fire Guts Hartford Home Days Before Christmas A late-night fire tore through a Connecticut home this week, sending one person to the hospital and displacing 15 people, authorities said.  Hartford firefighters received a 911 call around 4:40 a.m. about the blaze at a multi-family home at 62 Adams Street in the Upper Albany neighborhood.  Flames engulfed the home's first floor when crews arrived, but they were to battle them back and get the fire under control. No firefighters were injured in the incident.  Hartford firefighters extinguished a fire at 62 Adams Street just after 4:30 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 23. Pa…
Snow, Wintry Mix Delays CT School Openings: Here's Where Snow, Wintry Mix Delays CT School Openings: Here's Where
Snow, Wintry Mix Delays CT School Openings: Here's Where Dozens of schools across Connecticut had delayed openings due to a wintry mix that fell into Monday morning, Dec. 16. Some parts of the state saw 4 inches of snow, while others got a light dusting. According to the National Weather Service, the highest amount of snow fell in New Milford (4 inches); Cornwall saw 2.5 inches; Litchfield saw two inches, Waterbury saw 3 inches; Meriden saw 2 inches, and Hartford saw 1.3 inches. According to NBC Connecticut, the following districts had delayed openings: Berlin Public Schools Bethel Public Schools Brooklyn Public Schools Canton Public Schools E…
Hartford Man Sexually Assaulted Teen After Giving Her Alcohol, Jury Finds Hartford Man Sexually Assaulted Teen After Giving Her Alcohol, Jury Finds
Hartford Man Sexually Assaulted Teen After Giving Her Alcohol, Jury Finds A 61-year-old Connecticut man faces years in prison after a jury found him guilty of multiple felonies this week, despite having to deal with brutal weather and inhospitable conditions, authorities said.  Hector Hariprasad, of Hartford, was found guilty of two counts of sexual assault in the second degree, one count of sexual assault in the fourth degree, one count of unlawful restraint in the first degree, and providing liquor to a minor, according to the Connecticut Division of Justice.  The young girl was visiting a friend's home on May 29, 2023, where Hariprasad live…
CT-Owned Cars Were Clocked At 113 MPH, Now This Law Firm Is Investigating: See The Contract CT-Owned Cars Were Clocked At 113 MPH, Now This Law Firm Is Investigating: See The Contract
Ct-owned Cars Were Clocked At 113 MPH, Now This Law Firm Is Investigating: See The Contract Gov. Ned Lamont has hired a law firm to investigate the alleged misuse of two state-owned vehicles following a report that an SUV and sedan driven by members of his staff were driven for personal use and at speeds above 100 miles per hour, Daily Voice has learned. Lamont on Tuesday, Dec. 10 signed a contract with the Hartford law firm of Shipman & Goodwin LLP to collect and review relevant records, mileage reports, and other documentation and report their findings and recommendations, according to the contract (see attached) obtained by Daily Voice. The investigation will be helmed …
Underground Fire Leaves 3,000 Without Power In Hartford Underground Fire Leaves 3,000 Without Power In Hartford
Underground Fire Leaves 3,000 Without Power In Hartford A fire in an underground electrical vault in Hartford left 3,000 residents without power on Wednesday morning, Dec. 11, fire officials tell Daily Voice. The at 55 Elm St. blaze affected an area south of Elm Street and prompted Hartford Hospital to switch to backup power, District Chief Mario Oquendo Jr. said. Eversource crews isolated the electrical vault, allowing first responders to safely extinguish visible flames using dry chemical extinguishers. Officials say the cause of the fire remains under investigation, and there is no timeline for restoring power to the affected areas. "Eversou…
Man Who Killed Friend In Road Rage Crash In East Hartford Charged With His Death: Police Man Who Killed Friend In Road Rage Crash In East Hartford Charged With His Death: Police
Man Who Killed Friend In Road Rage Crash In East Hartford Charged With His Death: Police A 22-year-old man who crashed his car and killed his teenage friend while chasing another vehicle that had cut him off on I-84 in Connecticut has been charged, authorities announced. Jeremy Ramos, of Depew, NY (Erie County), faces charges of speeding, reckless driving, second-degree manslaughter, and first-degree reckless endangerment in the Nov. 16, 2023 crash that killed Yomar Barios, of East Hartford, Connecticut State Police announced Tuesday, Dec. 10. Ramos was driving a Honda Civic on Nov. 16, 2023, to visit friends in Hartford when he said an Audi cut him off as he merged onto I-84 i…
Man Seriously Injured After Car Leaves CT Road, Crashes Into Rocks, Tree Man Seriously Injured After Car Leaves CT Road, Crashes Into Rocks, Tree
Man Seriously Injured After Car Leaves CT Road, Crashes Into Rocks, Tree A 60-year-old man was hospitalized with serious injuries after the car he was riding in left the road and crashed into rocks and a tree, Connecticut authorities said. The single-vehicle crash happened around 1:45 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 8, on Hell Hollow Road in Griswold, according to Connecticut State Police. The 2008 Honda Civic was traveling east when the driver veered off the road and struck the rocks and tree. The driver, a 38-year-old from Voluntown, escaped the wreck with minor injuries. However, paramedics rushed his passenger to William W. Backus Hospital in Norwich. Doctors later trans…
CT Teen Charged In Fatal I-84 Southington Crash That Killed Grandmother Of 2: Police CT Teen Charged In Fatal I-84 Southington Crash That Killed Grandmother Of 2: Police
CT Teen Charged In Fatal I-84 Southington Crash That Killed Grandmother Of 2: Police A 19-year-old Connecticut man was charged this week with killing a 58-year-old woman in a February crash on I-84, authorities said. Maxwell Nemec, of Cheshire, is charged with second-degree manslaughter, reckless driving, and misconduct with a motor vehicle, Connecticut State Police said on Friday, Dec. 6. Nemec was driving a 2014 Nissan Juke eastbound on I-84 on Feb. 15 in Southington shortly after 6:45 p.m. Witnesses told troopers that Nemec was speeding in the left lane when he came up behind Lesley Petrafassi's BMW near Exit 31, a police report said.  Nemec merged into the center…