New Haven Man, 61, Dies After Fire at Clinton Elderly Housing Complex
Glenn Hall, 61, of New Haven died March 3 from burns sustained in a March 2 fire at Clinton's Lafayette Green elderly and disability housing. Three units were displaced.
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McCrory Steps Away from State Investment Board Amid FBI Probe
Sen. McCrory stepped away from CT’s Community Investment Fund board amid an FBI probe. A forensic audit found potential fraud at Blue Hills Civic Association, which got over $15M in state funding.
Lamont Floats One-Month Gas Tax Holiday as CT Fuel Prices Surge
Governor Lamont is exploring a 1-month suspension of CT's 25-cent gas tax and 48.9-cent diesel tax as fuel prices spike 50 cents due to the U.S.-Iran conflict. Proposal carries a $40M cost.
2.3 Magnitude Earthquake Near Sleepy Hollow Shakes Connecticut Communities
A 2.3 magnitude earthquake near Sleepy Hollow, NY shook Greenwich, Stamford, and New Haven on March 10, 2026. Over 1,000 USGS reports confirmed weak shaking. No damage or injuries.
New Haven Mayor Cites 39% Crime Drop After Violent Weekend on Grand Avenue
Mayor Elicker cited a 39% violent crime drop and 51% fall in New Haven shootings in 2025 after a violent weekend that included a Grand Avenue shooting and two stabbings.
Man Stabbed with Kitchen Knife at New Haven Green Bus Stop; Suspect Sought
A man was stabbed with a kitchen knife at a New Haven Green bus stop on March 10, 2026. Victim upgraded to stable condition; police have identified a person of interest.
New Haven Police Issue Glock 45s, Sell Old Guns to Vermont Dealer
New Haven Police issued 450 Glock 45 pistols with red dot sights in early 2026 at a net cost of ~$192K after selling retired Glock 19s to Parro's Gun Shop in Vermont.
DNA Evidence Links Waterbury Man to 2013 New Haven Sexual Assault Cold Case
Moses Watkis, 36, of Waterbury was arrested Jan. 30, 2026, charged in a 2013 New Haven sexual assault cold case after DNA from his 2022 Waterbury arrest matched the crime scene.
Cynthia Chamberlain, Missing Since February, Found Dead in New Haven Park
Cynthia Chamberlain, 59, who had been missing from New Haven since February 10, was found dead on March 9 in a park in the city's Hill neighborhood. An autopsy found no evident trauma. The investigation remains ongoing.
Avon Investment Advisor Pleads Not Guilty to $8.9M Federal Fraud
Andrew Komarow, 36, of Avon pleaded not guilty March 3 in New Haven federal court to 11 fraud counts over a $8.9M scheme that cost three financial firms $3.55M.
Connecticut Eyes Bell-to-Bell Cellphone Ban as New Haven Faces Budget Crunch
Connecticut lawmakers are considering a statewide bell-to-bell cellphone ban in public schools; New Haven's $18.9M deficit raises questions about implementation costs.
Blood Moon Eclipse Passed Over New Haven in Early March — Here's What Happened
New Haven had just 20 minutes to see the March 3, 2026 blood moon before moonset. The year's only total lunar eclipse totality ran 6:04–7:02 a.m., but CT's western horizon cut local views short.