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Democrats Retake Mayor’s Office In Stamford, Conn.
Democrats on Tuesday night retook control of the mayor’s office in Stamford, Conn., with businessman David Martin defeating former Lt. Gov. Michael Fedele.
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Toni Harp Elected First New Mayor Of New Haven In 20 Years
Connecticut state Sen. Toni Harp has been elected the first woman mayor of New Haven in 20 years, and as well as the city’s first woman mayor.
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Conn. Man Who Had Arsenal Of Explosives, Guns In Home Pleads Not Guilty
Joseph Callahan, 69, of Fairfield pleaded not guilty in Bridgeport Superior Court to 112 counts of illegal possession of explosives and other charges.
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Hearing Set For Kennedy Cousin Michael Skakel’s Possible Release
Arguments will be heard on whether Judge Thomas Bishop has the authority to release Skakel from prison while he awaits a new trial in the 1975 slaying of neighbor Martha Moxley.
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Student Charged In CCSU Gun Scare That Prompted Lockdown
The student’s mother told the Hartford Courant the incident was a misunderstanding, and friends of his said the samurai outfit he was wearing was his Halloween costume.
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Health Insurance Marketplace Storefronts Opening In Conn.
Connecticut’s health insurance marketplace is officially opening its first storefront where consumers can sign up for coverage.
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Connecticut Man Faces Charges In Connection With Fatal Wreck
An SUV driver accused of causing a wreck in Meriden that killed two children and injured three other people was charged with reckless driving and other crimes Sunday.
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Court Will Hear Skakel Bail Arguments On Wednesday
A Connecticut judge has scheduled a hearing for arguments on whether he has the authority to release Kennedy cousin Michael Skakel from prison while he awaits a new trial in the 1975 slaying of neighbor Martha Moxley.
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Blumenthal: Con Ed Needs To Own Up For Metro-North Power Failure
U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) was pushing Saturday for Con Edison to take responsibility for the power failure on the Metro-North New Haven line last month.
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Minivan Barrels Into Connecticut Convenience Store
Cameras in a Connecticut convenience store captured a minivan barreling through the front door.
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Conn. High School Teacher Charged With Allegedly Engaging In Sexual Relationship With Student
Glenn Mishuck, 47, of Bridgeport, was charged with 17 counts of second-degree sexual assault. Mishuck, who taught at Fairfield Ludlowe High School, was being held on $150,000 bond.
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Stamford ‘Hole In The Ground’ Purchased For Development
The 4.3-acre site could feature mixed-use development, including 800 units of housing, a hotel and retail.
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Prosecutors Object To Bond For Kennedy Cousin Michael Skakel
Prosecutors objected Wednesday to the release of Kennedy cousin Michael Skakel from prison, while he awaits a new trial in the 1975 slaying of neighbor Martha Moxley.
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Conn. Couple Appears In Court On Charges Of Using Dog Collar On Girl, 9
A Danbury, Conn. man and woman appeared in court Wednesday, on charges that the man used an electric dog collar to punish a girl in his care.
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Amazon.com To Begin Charging Conn. Sales Tax On Friday
The Seattle-based e-commerce giant reached a deal with state officials in February to begin charging sales tax. As part of the deal, Amazon agreed to open a $50 million distribution center in the state and in exchange, Connecticut won’t seek back taxes.