Hartford police investigate two separate July 4 shootings that injured two men
Hartford police are investigating two separate early-morning shootings on July 4, 2026, that injured two men in their 30s on Woodland Street and Westland Street.
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Bridgeport jury convicts man of threatening police officer
A Bridgeport Superior Court jury found Joseph Thompson guilty of inciting injury to persons and second-degree threatening in a case involving social-media posts directed at a Bridgeport police officer.
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Hartford property-tax installment payment deadline is Aug. 3
Hartford’s Tax Collector says the first semiannual installment tied to the Oct. 1, 2025 grand list was due July 1 and must be paid on or before Aug. 3, 2026.
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Federal indictment charges 16 alleged New Haven gang members in racketeering case
A federal grand jury returned a 19-count indictment charging 16 alleged members and associates of the New Haven-based Stand On Business gang in a case involving racketeering, alleged murders and attempted murders, drug trafficking and firearms offenses.
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New Haven asks federal court to dismiss lawsuit over Welcoming City, public-safety policies
New Haven has urged a federal court to dismiss the Trump administration’s lawsuit challenging the city’s Welcoming City executive order and public-safety laws.
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Bridgeport opens early voting and same-day registration ahead of Aug. 11 primary
Bridgeport voters can use early voting and same-day registration from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Aug. 3, 5, 7 and 9 before the city’s Aug. 11, 2026 primary.
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Connecticut reports second measles case of 2026 in Hartford County
Connecticut health officials reported a second confirmed measles case of 2026 on June 29, involving a Hartford County resident exposed through an earlier identified case.
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Former Hartford officer faces charges after deadly use-of-force investigation
Connecticut’s Inspector General announced May 18 that former Hartford police officer Joseph Magnano had been charged following a state deadly-use-of-force investigation involving Steven Jones.
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Bridgeport extends cooling-center protocol through July 5 as heat raises health concerns
Bridgeport activated its cooling-center protocol July 1 and later extended it through July 5, advising residents to seek refuge during hot conditions, particularly as heat can pose increased risks for people with asthma.
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Connecticut adopts renewable-energy affordability law
Gov. Ned Lamont signed Public Act 26-127 on July 15, 2026, directing renewed attention to affordability and access in Connecticut solar-energy and battery-storage programs.
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Yale New Haven Children’s Hospital opens dedicated crisis-intervention center for pediatric emergency patients
Yale New Haven Children’s Hospital unveiled a dedicated behavioral-health treatment space inside its Children’s Emergency Department, with patient care scheduled to begin in August 2026.
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New Haven asks federal court to dismiss lawsuit challenging its Welcoming City policies
New Haven says it has asked a federal court to dismiss a Trump administration lawsuit targeting the city’s Welcoming City executive order and public-safety policies.
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Bridgeport police arrest man accused of making bomb threat at Total Mortgage Arena
Bridgeport police arrested a man in connection with a bomb threat at Total Mortgage Arena on July 23, 2026. Available reporting does not say whether a device was found or whether the venue was evacuated.
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Bridgeport prepares for August 11 primary as absentee ballots and enrollment deadlines pass
Bridgeport’s next scheduled election is the August 11, 2026 primary. The Registrar of Voters lists July 21 for absentee-ballot availability and July 24 as the registration and enrollment cutoff, subject to statutory exceptions.
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New Haven Board of Zoning Appeals schedules Aug. 11 hearing for land-use matters
New Haven’s Board of Zoning Appeals is scheduled to meet Aug. 11, following a July 17 filing deadline for matters seeking an August hearing.
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Former Sports Haven demolition expected to begin in July as redevelopment plans remain undisclosed
Demolition of New Haven’s former Sports Haven horse-racing and betting complex was expected to begin in July 2026, but city officials had not been told of a definitive plan for the property’s next use.
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Bridgeport City Council meeting set for Aug. 3 as early voting opens for Aug. 11 primary
Bridgeport City Council is scheduled to meet at 7 p.m. Aug. 3 at City Hall, the opening day of early voting for Connecticut’s Aug. 11 primary election.
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Connecticut details election-security upgrades and court rulings ahead of 2026 elections
Connecticut officials outlined a $25 million voting-tabulator upgrade, changes to voting administration and three recent federal court victories described by the state.
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Connecticut secures $7.17 million in first-year federal rural-health funding
Connecticut has secured $7,165,955 in first-year federal funding through the Rural Health Transformation Program, a multiyear initiative focused on population-health improvements in rural communities.
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Hartford Council weighs stronger civilian police-oversight powers
Hartford City Council held a virtual public hearing July 20, 2026, on proposed changes to the Civilian Police Review Board. The reviewed record does not show a final council action.
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GSA advances $344.97 million Hartford federal courthouse project with design-build outreach
The U.S. General Services Administration has advanced procurement for a proposed new Hartford federal courthouse, with $344.97 million authorized and an industry day held for prospective design-build firms.
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Bridgeport releases early-voting and polling schedule for Aug. 11 primary
Bridgeport voters can cast ballots early from Aug. 3 through Aug. 9 at the Margaret E. Morton Government Center before the Aug. 11 Democratic and Republican primaries.