Attention Connecticut: 2 weeks left to apply for federal disaster assistance after August floods

Gov. Ned Lamont said on Wednesday that Nov. 19 is the deadline for affected residents, renters and business owners looking for federal support to apply. CONNECTICUT, USA — Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont issued a reminder Wednesday to homeowners, renters and …

One man arrested after being wanted in Connecticut and Rhode Island

33-year-old Kyle Fortier (courtesy: Connecticut State Police)PAWTUCKET, R.I. (WLNE) — Connecticut State Police said a car crash in Bolton, Conn. has helped Pawtucket police locate a man wanted for armed robbery in Rhode Island. On Nov. 1, 33-year-old Kyle …

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Connecticut voters approve measure making absentee voting easier

NEW HAVEN, CT (WFSB) - Absentee voting became increasingly popular during the pandemic, and now Connecticut voters have approved a ballot measure making it easier for more people to vote by mail in future elections. The new measure, approved in the latest …

Connecticut's Kid Governor tours 5th grade classrooms for potential future candidates

Connecticut's Kid Governor Election Rally Bus Tour begins. CROMWELL, Conn. — The 2024 election might be over but a new one has begun. The "Connecticut’s Kid Governor Election Rally Bus Tour" is now on a roll, stopping at schools across the …

Connecticut withstands drowning in red wave

HARTFORD – Solid-blue Connecticut was a Democratic breakwater against the red Republican wave led by former President Donald Trump that swept most of the country in the 2024 election. Trump’s decisive victory over Vice President Kamala Harris had top …

Hellenic-American Candidates Win in New York and Connecticut State Races

NEW YORK – With more than 95% of the votes counted, the incumbent Hellenic-American candidates on both sides of the aisle all won re-election in New York State. Increased Greek-American Presence in Congress – Latest Election Results In the NYS Senate, the …

Connecticut uses brand-new voting machines

Voters in nine Connecticut towns used brand new voting tabulators on Tuesday as part of the state’s efforts to upgrade its aging election equipment. Funds from a $25 million bond helped officials purchase nearly 2,700 paper-based tabulators from vendor …

Connecticut Democrats vow to stand up to Trump administration

Connecticut Democrats had a successful Election Day, retaining their hold of the state’s Congressional delegation and expanding their majority in the state House of Representatives. But Tuesday, some of the state’s top elected Democrats were focused on …

New Big Y grocery store in Westport is 3rd to open in Connecticut this year

The market is the third new Big Y to open in Connecticut this year. The grand opening occurs on Friday with giveaways, special offers and sample tastings. WESTPORT, Conn. — For the third time this year, Big Y has opened a new grocery store in the state of …