Bridgeport Schools Face $45 Million Gap, Board Votes to Seek $106M in State Aid
Bridgeport schools face a $45M gap for 2026-27. Board voted 6-2 on March 10 to seek $106M in state aid; Mayor Ganim pledged $10M in local funding over two years.
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Branford Police Collect 5,000 Diapers for Shoreline Families in Annual Drive
Branford Police collected nearly 5,000 diapers and wipes in the 2026 Shoreline Law Enforcement Diaper Drive, benefiting local families through Bare Necessities, Inc.
Roger Harrison Arrested in New Haven: Stalking, Threats, Drugs
Roger Harrison, 30, arrested in New Haven March 5 after blocking victim's driveway, threatening to shoot, and fleeing police. Facing 7 charges. Bail: $150,000.
New Haven Officials Testify for Senate Bill 91 as ICE Concerns Reshape Schools
New Haven Mayor Elicker and Superintendent Negrón testified March 10 for CT Senate Bill 91, which would ban ICE enforcement in schools and hospitals without a warrant.
Bridgeport Police Shooting Ruled Justified; Ambulance Delay Probed
CT Inspector General ruled Bridgeport's 2025 fatal shooting of Dyshan Best justified. An ambulance diverted to an officer with anxiety attack delayed transport by 10 min; IA investigating.
Orange Customers Face $9.75/Month More as PURA Approves $68M UI Rate Hike
PURA approved a $68M United Illuminating rate hike, raising Orange electric bills by $9.75/month. AG Tong opposed the ruling, citing excess profits for executives.
New Haven: 19-Year-Old Arrested After I-91 Street Racing Pursuit
Noah Evanko-Weber, 19, arrested in New Haven after I-91 pursuit following stunt driving on Fulton Terrace March 7. Stop sticks ended chase; $20,000 bond.
Yale and New Haven Sign $230M Deal, Raising Annual Payments to $30M
Yale agreed to pay New Haven more than $230M over 6 years — raising annual payments to $30M and eliminating an $8M budget cliff in a deal Mayor Elicker called unprecedented.
Trumbull Man Pleads Guilty to $3.5M Amazon Fraud Using 23 Fake Companies
Ameer Nasir, 25, of Trumbull pleaded guilty to wire fraud in Bridgeport federal court — he faked 1,000+ Amazon loads via 23 trucking companies, stealing $3.5M over 14 months.
Guilford’s Annual Eggstravaganza Returns March 28 on the Town Green
Guilford Parks and Recreation hosts the free Eggstravaganza on March 28, 2026 on the Town Green — age-specific egg hunts for children up to 10, plus Easter Bunny photos. Rain date April 4.
New Haven Finance Committee: 56% of City Real Estate Is Tax-Exempt
New Haven’s 2025 Grand List hit $9.26B, up 2.48%, but 56% of city real estate — including 43% owned by Yale — stays off the tax rolls at $10.6B.
New Haven Police: Arrests in 4 of 5 Shootings in 2026, Warrants for More
New Haven police made arrests in 4 of 5 non-fatal shootings in 2026, with 3 cases involving juveniles including a 13-year-old, and warrants outstanding for 2 more suspects.