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27-Year-Old Struck, Killed By SUV On CT Roadway ID'd As Off-Duty Firefighter
An off-duty Connecticut firefighter died after he was struck following a five-vehicle crash.
New Haven Firefighter Thomas Mieles, age 27, was driving north on I-91 when his car became disabled in the left lane around 9:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 2.
Mieles, of New Haven, who was outside of his car, died when he was hit by an SUV during the crash, said the Connecticut State Police.
Earlier report: New Haven Man Who Stepped Out Of Car After Crash Struck, Killed By SUV On I-91
A native of the city, Mieles joined the department 10 months ago, and served just down the street from where he …
Firefighter Killed, One Critically Injured Battling CT House Blaze
A firefighter was killed and three others injured, one critically, during a house fire in Connecticut.
The blaze broke out around 1 a.m. Wednesday, May 12, in New Haven, on Valley Street, officials said.
New Haven Mayor Justin Elicker said the firefighter was killed battling the fire, and three others, who had to be rescued, were injured, including one critically.
"One firefighter is in the burn unit at Bridgeport Hospital," the Mayor said.
The other two received minor injuries.
A pair of residents were also rescued, but were not injured, Elicker said.
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Sweets, Vegan Fare, Coffee: Three New Restaurants For Downtown New Haven
New Haven celebrated the opening of three new restaurants in downtown on Wednesday, Sept. 23, as part of the city’s Restaurant Week.
Mayor Justin Elicker attended three grand opening ribbon cuttings that day.
Three new New Haven downtown restaurants are:
- Vegan Ahava
- Edible Couture
- Crafted by Hand Cafe (CBH Cafe).
Poreyah Benton is the chef-owner of Vegan Ahava, a food truck at the intersection of Elm and College streets that specializes in vegan - no dairy, no meat, no eggs - comfort food. Ahava serves up breakfast, salads, soups, sandwiches, desserts, and pasta, among other item…
Most Incumbent Mayors Re-Elected Across Connecticut
Regardless of political party, longevity proved to be the biggest local winner on Election Day statewide.
In Danbury, Republican Mayor Mark Boughton, who ran an unsuccessful run for his party’s nomination for governor last year, declared victory for his record 10th two-year term as the city’s CEO. Boughton faced facing a tough challenge from former City Council President Chris Setaro, a Democrat who matched Boughton in campaign fundraising.
Hartford Mayor Luke Bronin, a Democrat, prevailed in a six-way race to win a second term, while Bridgeport Mayor Joe Ganim, a Democrat, overcame challen…
