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Yale New Haven Hospital Marks 200 Years Of Care In New Haven Yale New Haven Hospital Marks 200 Years Of Care In New Haven
Yale New Haven Hospital Marks 200 Years Of Care In New Haven Yale New Haven Hospital celebrated its 200th anniversary with a ceremony in New Haven recognizing two centuries of patient care, medical advances, and community service. Hospital leaders, staff, community members, and elected officials gathered Wednesday, May 27, on the York Street Campus for the bicentennial milestone event. According to Yale New Haven Hospital, the hospital was founded in 1826 as Connecticut’s first nonprofit hospital and the fourth voluntary hospital in the nation. It began as a 13-bed facility and has grown into a more than 1,500-bed institution and the flagship of Yal…

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UConn Sophomore Lily Michelfelder Dies Of Medical Emergency At 19: Officials UConn Sophomore Lily Michelfelder Dies Of Medical Emergency At 19: Officials
UConn Sophomore Lily Michelfelder Dies Of Medical Emergency At 19: Officials A college student from Pennsylvania died unexpectedly in Connecticut, leaving her family, friends, and university community in mourning. Lily Jean Michelfelder, 19, of Quakertown, passed away in the emergency department at Windham Hospital in Willimantic, Connecticut, on Saturday, April 25, according to her obituary. Michelfelder was a sophomore at the University of Connecticut, where she was pursuing a degree in dietetics. She had enrolled in Fall 2024 and was studying Nutritional Sciences and Nutrition for Exercise and Sport, according to the university. A graduate of Quakertown High Sch…

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CT Teacher, Wrestling Coach Placed On Leave After Arrest On Child Injury, Assault Charges CT Teacher, Wrestling Coach Placed On Leave After Arrest On Child Injury, Assault Charges
CT Teacher, Wrestling Coach Placed On Leave After Arrest On Child Injury, Assault Charges A teacher and wrestling coach at Norwich Free Academy has been placed on administrative leave following serious criminal charges, school officials said. Steve Nelson, a math teacher and head wrestling coach at NFA, was arrested on April 16, according to police and the state’s judicial website. He is charged with risk of injury to a child and third-degree assault. The alleged incident happened on Dec. 30.  The school and police would not provide details on what allegedly happened as the warrant is sealed.  School officials acted quickly after learning of the allegations. NFA notif…

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‘This Loss Will Be Felt Deeply’: CT School Mourns Death Of 15-Year-Old Student ‘This Loss Will Be Felt Deeply’: CT School Mourns Death Of 15-Year-Old Student
‘This Loss Will Be Felt Deeply’: CT School Mourns Death Of 15-Year-Old Student A Connecticut community is in mourning after the death of a 15-year-old New Britain student The Consolidated School District of New Britain confirmed on Monday, April 27, that Melvin Osiel Duarte Garcia has died.  “Melvin was a bright and strong-willed young man whose sense of humor brought joy to those around him. He treated others with respect and left a lasting impression on both students and staff, who cared for him deeply. He will be remembered for the impact that he had on our school community,” said interim principal of Catalyst Academy, Donnah Swaby, in a Facebook post.&nb…

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Quinnipiac Axes Championship Women’s Rugby Team, Players Launch Fight To Save It Quinnipiac Axes Championship Women’s Rugby Team, Players Launch Fight To Save It
Quinnipiac Axes Championship Women’s Rugby Team, Players Launch Fight To Save It A Connecticut college that produced the face of American women’s rugby has announced it is demoting the team from Division I to club status, leaving players’ futures in limbo, but they aren’t giving up. Earlier this month, Quinnipiac University in Hamden said it was reclassifying women’s rugby to free up funding for men’s indoor and outdoor distance running programs. The school said the rugby players can retain their scholarships to finish their undergraduate degrees, but the team will no longer compete as a varsity program. Olympian Ilona Maher, a Quinnipiac alumna who won a bronze medal i…

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$75M Estate Built For American Publishing Family Is Most Expensive CT Home On Market $75M Estate Built For American Publishing Family Is Most Expensive CT Home On Market
$75M Estate Built For American Publishing Family Is Most Expensive CT Home On Market A massive estate stretching across two states is turning heads with its size, history, and price. The Stamford property known as Hillandale, which spans more than 268 acres in Connecticut and Pound Ridge, New York, recently went back on the market for an eye-watering $75 million. It's the most expensive home on the market in Connecticut, according to Zillow.  The Hillandale estate in Stamford stretches across 268 acres in Connecticut and Pound Ridge, New York. Zillow Once owned by the Sulzberger family, who've controlled The New York Times for more than 100 years, the estate of…

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Police Step Up Presence At CT High School After Anonymous ‘Hateful’ TikTok Posts Police Step Up Presence At CT High School After Anonymous ‘Hateful’ TikTok Posts
Police Step Up Presence At CT High School After Anonymous ‘Hateful’ TikTok Posts Police will increase their presence this week at a Fairfield County high school after anonymous “hateful” TikTok posts targeted students. New Canaan Principal Bill Egan sent an email to parents Sunday evening, April 19, confirming that staff contacted local police after a series of "mean-spirited" videos on the popular social media platform.  A video circulating included the text, “Nc kids u might wanna stay home from school tmrw.”  Authorities deemed the videos "non-credible," Egan noted, but students, staff, and parents will see additional police on Monday at the 11 Farm Road s…

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Connecticut Ex-PTO President Arrested, Accused of Stealing Group's Funds Connecticut Ex-PTO President Arrested, Accused of Stealing Group's Funds
Connecticut Ex-pto President Arrested, Accused of Stealing Group's Funds A former parent-teacher organization president at a Connecticut elementary school is accused of stealing money from the group to use for personal expenses, authorities said. Avery Fusick, 33, of New Britain, the former PTO president for Maple Street School in Vernon, was arrested Tuesday, April 7, and charged with third-degree larceny, Vernon police announced Wednesday. Administrators at Maple Street School contacted police in November after they learned of unpaid balances from previous book fairs. Investigators reviewed the group's ledger and found multiple transactions that appear unrelat…

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Gun Found In Student’s Backpack Triggers Lockdown At CT High School Gun Found In Student’s Backpack Triggers Lockdown At CT High School
Gun Found In Student’s Backpack Triggers Lockdown At CT High School Authorities briefly locked down a high school in Connecticut after police found an unloaded gun in a student’s backpack. Police responded to Middletown High School at about 10 a.m. Wednesday, April 8, after receiving reports of a possible weapon on campus, authorities said. Administrators had already issued a shelter-in-place order. Middletown police searched and found the firearm inside an unnamed student’s backpack. No one was injured, and classes resumed shortly after the investigation, authorities said. It’s unclear why the student brought the gun to school, but Middletown police said …

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'All Class': UConn’s Postgame Gesture Goes Viral After NCAA Title Loss To Michigan 'All Class': UConn’s Postgame Gesture Goes Viral After NCAA Title Loss To Michigan
'All Class': UConn’s Postgame Gesture Goes Viral After NCAA Title Loss To Michigan Michigan cut down the nets after winning one of the toughest NCAA national championship games in recent memory, but the University of Connecticut Huskies' quiet moment of respect delivered a moral victory. The Wolverines beat UConn 69-63 in the NCAA national title game at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on Monday, April 7. The game was tight from start to finish. The win gave Michigan its first title since 1989. It also stopped the Huskies from winning a third title in four years. But despite the heartbreaking loss, UConn did not walk off the court to sulk in the locker room or heal …

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WATCH: CT Native Dan Orlovsky reaks Down During Emotional Moment With Son For Autism Tribute WATCH: CT Native Dan Orlovsky reaks Down During Emotional Moment With Son For Autism Tribute
Watch: CT Native Dan Orlovsky reaks Down During Emotional Moment With Son For Autism Tribute ESPN analyst Dan Orlovsky fought back tears on national television as his teenage son took center stage in a deeply personal moment that struck a chord with viewers. The Bridgeport native and former UConn Huskie quarterback appeared on ESPN’s “NFL Live” on Thursday, April 2, alongside his 14-year-old autistic son, Madden, during a segment honoring World Autism Awareness Day. The show highlighted Madden’s drawings and his love for the Philadelphia Eagles. The teen sang “Fly Eagles Fly,” creating an emotional moment in the studio. Orlovsky, 42, struggled to contain his reaction. “Good jo…

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Antisemitic Social Media Posts Mar CT High School Hockey Championship Antisemitic Social Media Posts Mar CT High School Hockey Championship
Antisemitic Social Media Posts Mar CT High School Hockey Championship A heated high school hockey rivalry in Connecticut crossed a line that has upset two communities and sparked a national debate.  Students at Fairfield College Preparatory School were disciplined after antisemitic posts targeted players from New Canaan High School following a state championship game, according to a New York Times report. The March 23 game took place at Quinnipiac University in Hamden, where New Canaan won 3-1. In the days around the matchup, social media posts linked to Fairfield Prep fans used hateful language, including “Jew Canaan,” and targeted specific players, acc…

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