Enfield Mother Validated by Landmark $6M Social Media Verdict
Enfield mother Tammy Rodriguez sees validation in a landmark $6M jury verdict finding Meta and YouTube negligent for youth social media harms. Her daughter Selena died by suicide in 2021.
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New Haven Names Zannelli Police Chief After Jacobson Embezzlement
New Haven Mayor Elicker nominated David Zannelli as permanent police chief on March 25. Zannelli helped expose ex-chief Jacobson, who stole $85,500 while wagering $4.4M on sports betting apps.
West Haven Opens 2026 Summer Youth Jobs Program Through May 1
West Haven's 2026 Summer Youth Employment Program accepts applications through May 1 for residents ages 14-21, paying $16.94/hour for 6-8 week placements starting July 6.
New Haven Teen, 16, Walks Into Yale Hospital After Being Shot
New Haven police are seeking tips after a 16-year-old boy was shot and walked into Yale New Haven Hospital March 22. No arrests made.
Southington STEPS Students Premiere Sports Gambling PSA on March 25
11 Southington STEPS Youth Council members will premiere a sports gambling PSA at a statewide virtual showcase on March 25, 2026, part of CT's Youth Gambling Awareness Project.
New Haven Parks Commission Approves East Shore Park Hockey Rink Revival
New Haven Parks Commission unanimously approves East Shore Park hockey rink revival. Leclerc Charity Fund covers 5 years at no cost to taxpayers.
Cheshire Government Roundup: Inland Wetlands, Youth Services, and Veterans Advisory Convene
Cheshire's Veterans Advisory Committee and Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Commission held meetings on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, while the Youth & Human Services Committee convened Wednesday, March 4. The Board of Education holds a Showcase Meeting today, March 5.
Youth Continuum Closes After 59 Years; East Haven Group Home for Sale at $499K
Youth Continuum's Bradley House group home in East Haven is for sale at $499K after the 59-year-old nonprofit closed in November 2025. Helen's House in North Haven also shut.
In Hamden, a Difficult Winter — On the Court and Off
In mid-January, Hamden saw multiple shootings — including the killing of 18-year-old Keyvon Washington on Mix Avenue. Suspects later fired into a home on Bowen Street, wounding a boy. Meanwhile, coach Amanda Forcucci hit her 300th career win.