Connecticut

• New HavenSocietyOct 2

  Alder Stops Tree Removal at Yale-Owned Greenspace

  An Alder convinced United Illuminating to halt the removal of an oak tree from a community greenspace owned by Yale University. The neighborhood and Urban Resources Initiative have worked with Yale for 15 years on the site. The work was paused after concerns were raised about the centerpiece tree.

• New HavenSocietyOct 2

  Crew Cleans Up Over 450 Dumped Tires in West Rock Park

  A small crew of parks employees and volunteers are cleaning up over 450 tires dumped in the woods off Springside Avenue in West Rock Park. The toxic dumping site is located near Common Ground High School, with an estimate of about 100 more tires remaining. Police are investigating the incident.

• New HavenSocietyOct 2

  Community Group Plans Walk Against Mayor's Park-Pool Vision for English Station

  Anstress Farwell plans a community walking tour around English Station and the Mill River District. This follows discussions where members of the Fair Haven Community Management Team spoke out against the mayor's plan to demolish the site for a park with a pool. Activists advocate for alternative uses like job training and affordable housing.

• HartfordSocietyOct 1

  I-84 Westbound Closed in West Hartford After Early Morning Crash

  A rollover crash closed Interstate 84 westbound in the Hartford and West Hartford area early Thursday morning. The closure affected the interstate between exits 45 and 44, along with the ramp. State police reported potentially life-threatening injuries from the incident that was first reported around 3:10 a.m.

• New HavenSocietyOct 1

  Judge Allows Tenants Union to Sue Over Sunset Ridge Complex

  A New Haven housing court judge allowed a tenants union to continue suing the owner of the Sunset Ridge apartment complex. This ruling recognized the union's claim to represent members even though the original lead plaintiff no longer resides at the property. The lawsuit alleges retaliation against tenants.

• NorwalkSocietySep 30

  Stabbing victim finds help in Norwalk market

  A stabbing victim was found help within the Norwalk market area. Deputies are currently unaware of the exact location or reason for the incident.

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