Two Longtime CT Companies Shedding More Than 200 Jobs Two Longtime CT Companies Shedding More Than 200 Jobs Two Longtime CT Companies Shedding More Than 200 Jobs
Two Longtime CT Companies Shedding More Than 200 Jobs Cannondale plans to close its Wilton office, affecting 143 positions, while S&S Worldwide in Colchester is cutting 70 jobs — two rounds of layoffs at companies with long histories in Connecticut. Cycling Sports Group Inc. notified the state's Department of Labor on Wednesday, Oct. 21, that it would close the Cannondale office in Wilton as part of a global restructuring. The bike brand was founded in Wilton in 1971. The company said it would close the office at 1 Cannondale Way and lay off employees in phases from Dec. 21, 2026, through Dec. 31, 2027. Of the 143 affected positions, 104 …
Hartford Police ID 17-Year-Old Girl Killed In Shooting, Second Teen Victim Hospitalized Hartford Police ID 17-Year-Old Girl Killed In Shooting, Second Teen Victim Hospitalized Hartford Police ID 17-Year-Old Girl Killed In Shooting, Second Teen Victim Hospitalized
Hartford Police ID 17-Year-Old Girl Killed In Shooting, Second Teen Victim Hospitalized A 17-year-old girl died, and another teen was wounded when someone opened fire on them outside a home, police said. The shooting happened around 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 21, near 17 East Raymond St. in Hartford, authorities said.  Police identified the girl who died as Ty-Leeyah Jamison, of Garden Street. The second victim, also a 17-year-old girl, was in stable condition. The city’s ShotSpotter system detected 11 gunshots. Investigators believe someone walked past a small gathering at the home and fired at the girls. Police believe they were near the porch. Officers found both te…
Texas Father, Daughter Used Copier Sales In CT To Launder Fraud Money, Feds Say Texas Father, Daughter Used Copier Sales In CT To Launder Fraud Money, Feds Say Texas Father, Daughter Used Copier Sales In CT To Launder Fraud Money, Feds Say
Texas Father, Daughter Used Copier Sales In CT To Launder Fraud Money, Feds Say A Texas father and daughter used purchases of secondhand copiers from Connecticut businesses to move fraud money to India, federal prosecutors allege. Ketan Kamdar, 61, and his daughter, Jheel Kamdar, 30, both of Katy, Texas, were indicted in Bridgeport last month on two counts each of money laundering conspiracy, the US Attorney for the District of Connecticut said Wednesday, Oct. 21.  The charges connect Connecticut suppliers to an alleged scheme that turned fraud proceeds into payments for people in India. Prosecutors say the operation began around 2023. The Kamdars bought the copi…
From Hurt To Hope: Dad Wants To Turn Painful Darien Library Incident Into Disney Magic For Son From Hurt To Hope: Dad Wants To Turn Painful Darien Library Incident Into Disney Magic For Son From Hurt To Hope: Dad Wants To Turn Painful Darien Library Incident Into Disney Magic For Son
From Hurt To Hope: Dad Wants To Turn Painful Darien Library Incident Into Disney Magic For Son A family that says a Connecticut library employee ignored their Black toddler is receiving messages of support and encouragement, according to a fundraiser seeking to send the child to Disney World. Even Ms. Rachel is lending a hand to the cause.  Micah Whitaker shared a TikTok on Tuesday, Oct. 6, accusing the worker of overlooking his 17-month-old son while engaging with white children at Darien Commons. The video had more than 6 million views as of Wednesday.  The Darien Public Library, which coordinated the event, placed the employee on paid leave and hired an outside firm to investigate…
Gampel Pavilion Gets New Name In UConn Bank Deal Gampel Pavilion Gets New Name In UConn Bank Deal Gampel Pavilion Gets New Name In UConn Bank Deal
Gampel Pavilion Gets New Name In UConn Bank Deal UConn’s basketball home will soon sport a new name, with M&T Bank taking top billing at Gampel Pavilion. University trustees approved the agreement Wednesday, Oct. 21. The arena will become “M&T Bank Center at Gampel Pavilion” under an expanded partnership with the bank. The deal gives M&T naming rights for multiple years. It will keep the Gampel name as part of the building’s new identity. The change reaches beyond basketball fans. The arena also hosts graduation ceremonies, concerts and community gatherings, making it a familiar stop for students and Connecticut families. Si…
Big Y Rolls Out New Food-Ordering Systems: What You'll Find Big Y Rolls Out New Food-Ordering Systems: What You'll Find Big Y Rolls Out New Food-Ordering Systems: What You'll Find
Big Y Rolls Out New Food-Ordering Systems: What You'll Find Big Y is adding new tools to help customers order freshly prepared meals. The supermarket chain has launched in-store ordering kiosks at all 79 locations across Connecticut and Massachusetts, according to a news release on Tuesday, Oct. 20. Customers can also place orders online for pickup or delivery through a new partnership with Instacart. The kiosks allow shoppers to customize meals from Big Y's kitchen menu, including 'Wich Way sandwiches, wraps, bowls, pizza, fried seafood meals, and sushi. Customers can also order meals online for same-day pickup or schedule catering orders in a…
CT's Best Elementary, Middle Schools Revealed In New National Rankings CT's Best Elementary, Middle Schools Revealed In New National Rankings CT's Best Elementary, Middle Schools Revealed In New National Rankings
CT's Best Elementary, Middle Schools Revealed In New National Rankings Thousands of elementary and middle schools across the Northeast have been evaluated in new rankings that highlight the top-performing public schools in each state. U.S. News & World Report released its annual Best Elementary and Middle Schools Rankings on Tuesday, Oct. 20. The 2027 list evaluated about 46,000 public elementary schools and more than 24,000 middle schools nationwide based on reading and math achievement. The report highlights schools where students performed well on state assessments while accounting for student backgrounds.  U.S. News said its updated methodol…
Giant, Hannaford, Food Lion, Stop & Shop Websites Back Online After Cyberattack: Company Giant, Hannaford, Food Lion, Stop & Shop Websites Back Online After Cyberattack: Company Giant, Hannaford, Food Lion, Stop & Shop Websites Back Online After Cyberattack: Company
Giant, Hannaford, Food Lion, Stop & Shop Websites Back Online After Cyberattack: Company Websites for Giant, Food Lion, Stop & Shop, Hannaford, and other major grocery chains are back online after a cyberattack disrupted services for more than a week, their parent company confirmed on Tuesday, Oct. 20. Ahold Delhaize, the Netherlands-based grocery giant, confirmed that the cybersecurity incident first reported on Monday, Oct. 12, was caused by malicious activity within its IT infrastructure. The company took websites, apps, and other systems offline as a precaution, affecting grocery customers across Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, Maryland, Virginia, Connecticut, Massa…
Tropical Smoothie Cafe Plans New CT Locations In Major Northeast Expansion Tropical Smoothie Cafe Plans New CT Locations In Major Northeast Expansion Tropical Smoothie Cafe Plans New CT Locations In Major Northeast Expansion
Tropical Smoothie Cafe Plans New CT Locations In Major Northeast Expansion Tropical Smoothie Cafe is expanding across the Northeast with plans to open 40 new restaurants in New York and Connecticut. The fast-casual restaurant chain announced a new development agreement with franchisee Aurify Kingstar in a news release on Monday, Oct. 19. The deal will bring new locations to the Albany area, Westchester County, The Bronx, and western Connecticut. The first new cafe is expected to open in early 2027, but specific locations and opening dates haven't been announced. "New York and Connecticut represent tremendous growth opportunities for Tropical Smoothie Cafe and ref…
Three-Drug Overdose Killed Enfield Girl Eve Rogers, 12: Medical Examiner Three-Drug Overdose Killed Enfield Girl Eve Rogers, 12: Medical Examiner Three-Drug Overdose Killed Enfield Girl Eve Rogers, 12: Medical Examiner
Three-Drug Overdose Killed Enfield Girl Eve Rogers, 12: Medical Examiner A three-drug overdose killed 12-year-old Eve Rogers of Enfield, but investigators still have not determined the intent behind it. Connecticut’s Office of the Chief Medical Examiner released the findings Monday, Oct. 19. Authorities found Eve dead at her Elm Street home on March 18. The medical examiner identified the drugs as diphenhydramine, fluoxetine and bupropion. They are commonly sold as Benadryl, Prozac and Wellbutrin. Her manner of death remains undetermined. The findings do not establish whether the overdose was accidental, intentional, or caused by someone else. The announcement…
State Releases New Details In Fatal Bristol Police Shooting, Says Man Held Rifle State Releases New Details In Fatal Bristol Police Shooting, Says Man Held Rifle State Releases New Details In Fatal Bristol Police Shooting, Says Man Held Rifle
State Releases New Details In Fatal Bristol Police Shooting, Says Man Held Rifle State investigators have released their first account of a Connecticut police shooting that killed a 43-year-old man during a welfare check outside his home. Inspector General Eliot D. Prescott released his office's initial investigation on Monday, Oct. 19, into the Bristol police shooting of Jakub Dziemaszkiewicz at 43 Woodbridge Road in Bristol on Friday.  Bristol Chief Mark Morello acknowledged the report in a 4 p.m. press conference, but said he could not comment on its findings. He said he would not speculate or speak further about it until the investigation is complete.  Tw…
UNH Hockey Captain Killed In Head-On I-95 Crash Was 'Great Leader, Caring Friend' UNH Hockey Captain Killed In Head-On I-95 Crash Was 'Great Leader, Caring Friend' UNH Hockey Captain Killed In Head-On I-95 Crash Was 'Great Leader, Caring Friend'
UNH Hockey Captain Killed In Head-On I-95 Crash Was 'Great Leader, Caring Friend' A University of New Haven hockey captain who dreamed of becoming an NYPD officer is being remembered as a great leader who wanted to help others after he was killed in an I-95 head-on crash.  Ryan O’Shea, 21, of Stony Point, New York, died Friday night, Oct. 16, after a wrong-way driver struck his car on I-91 in North Haven, Connecticut State Police said. O’Shea was a senior captain of the university’s club hockey team, the Chargers. He studied criminal justice with a focus on police science, the university said. “Ryan embodied everything that is good about being a Charger,” shared De…