News across Greater Hartford

Report shows steady improvement in Long Island Sound water quality
From 2023 to 2025, water quality in Long Island Sound improved following wastewater treatment and infrastructure upgrades in CT and NY.

‘One of the Best Sportswriters of His Generation’ Calls West Hartford Home: Meet Seth Wickersham
A conversation with Seth Wickersham on his new book, Tom Brady, and life in West Hartford. By Melissa Cole "One of the best sportswriters of his generation. Maybe the best." That's how ESPN's Wright Thompson describes his colleague Seth Wickersham in the foreword to Wickersham's…

Ryan Fazio pledges unprecedented CT income tax cut
GOP gubernatorial candidate Ryan Fazio said his plan to cut income taxes would return up to $2,500 annually to middle-class families by 2031.

Murphy seeks answers from DHS on ICE operations, arrests in CT
Murphy wrote to DHS Sec. Markwayne Mullin for details on the total number of arrests and an update on a promised investigation.

Thousands could lose housing as court lifts ban on HUD funding changes
An appeals court lifted a ban on HUD funding changes last week, a move advocates say puts thousands of CT residents at risk of homelessness.

Pedestrian Struck by Car While Crossing Street in West Hartford
West Hartford Police said the pedestrian was transported to a local hospital following the crash. By Ronni Newton West Hartford Police are investigating an incident that occurred Tuesday morning involving a pedestrian who was injured after being struck by a motor vehicle.…

States file new lawsuits against Trump’s payouts stopping offshore wind
An 8-state coalition filed lawsuits Tuesday challenging Trump administration’s payments to private companies to cancel offshore wind leases.
Town of Old Saybrook updates the war memorial during the nation's 250th
As part of it's America 250 celebration, the Town of Old Saybrook updated the Town war memorial with the names of sixteen who died as a result of serving in the Revolutionary War, War of 1812, and the Civil War.

Men’s Soccer Beats Hamilton: First NESCAC Win Since 2023
Alex Gervais ’28 Managing Editor At the Trinity soccer field on Saturday afternoon, Sept. 19, the men’s soccer team notched their first win over a […]

Ritter: Post by GOP student running for CT House is antisemitic
Connecticut House Majority Leader Matt Ritter said Monday the video is evidence of antisemitism that should end Will Gifford’s campaign.

The Influence of Casting: “Casting By” Documentary Screening and Q&A with Producer Joanna Colbert
Isabella Chirkis ’27 Editor in Chief On Sunday, Oct. 18, Cinestudio will produce a screening of the documentary “Casting By.” This triple-award-winning film was recognized […]

The Man Behind the Banners: How Jeff Devanney Just Keeps Winning
Clayton Palumbo ’29 Executive News Editor When Jeff Devanney ’93 was named Head Football Coach at Trinity College before the 2006 season, he inherited the […]