Which State is More Haunted, Connecticut or New York?

Which State is More Haunted, Connecticut or New York? Casino.ca just dropped a new report ranking the most haunted states in America — and it poses an important question: who’s got more ghosts, Connecticut or New York? The answer might surprise...

Where Is John Stanfa Now? All About the Mob War: Philadelphia vs. The Mafia Subject's Life Today By Jordana Comiter

NEED TO KNOW By 1990, mob veteran John Stanfa took over from Nicky Scarfo as the leader of the Philadelphia family Netflix's Mob War: Philadelphia vs. The Mafia chronicles the crime war between him and Joseph "Skinny Joey" Merlino in the 1990s In...

No Kings protesters recall decades-long fight for civil liberties, voting rights

Protesters at the No Kings march on St. Thomas said Saturday that they are fighting to protect their already limited freedoms, as Virgin Islanders remain under colonial rule without the right to vote for President — and many said they’re concerned...

Disgraced former lawmaker George Santos appears on Fox News days after Trump pardon: ‘I owe the American people an apology’

Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...

200 wrong way detection systems installed across Connecticut

HARTFORD, Conn. (WFSB) - Putting the system to the test, Department of Transportation crews are activating wrong way detection systems in real time as the program continues to grow. “They want to make sure this system from start to finish this...

Central CT developer revises plan. Few new apartments, but more business space

The developer who won approval last year to put up a three-story building in East Hartford with 36 apartments and a pair of commercial spaces is scaling back its plan. Unlike recent changes in much larger development plans in South Windsor,...

Nearly 14,000 sign petition for Mimi's Law, demanding CT lawmakers better protect children

The proposal urges lawmakers to require regular check-ins and welfare assessments for homeschooled children. CONNECTICUT, USA — A New Haven parent is calling for an increased oversight of homeschooled children across the state in honor of...

Facing loss of SNAP, CT increases funding for Foodshare

CT Mirror’s independent, nonprofit journalism depends on reader support. Create more of it with a tax-deductible donation today. Connecticut’s first steps to mitigate the fast-approaching suspension of a federally funded food assistance program...

City trader sues UBS for $400m after rate-rigging conviction quashed

A former trader who had his conviction quashed for "rigging" interest rates following a 10-year legal battle is suing his former employer UBS. Tom Hayes launched a legal claim for malicious prosecution against the Swiss banking giant, claiming he...

Curiosity, Openness and Pursuit of Truth

To the editor: Recently I had the pleasure of joining Mary Powell-St. Louis in door knocking in town where I learned much about her as well as some of my neighbors here in Lyme. Mary is running for a seat on the Lyme Board of Selectmen. While most...

HATEBREED's MATT BYRNE Is 'Living The Dream' Three Decades Into The Band's Career

In a new interview with Australia's Wall Of Sound, drummer Matt Byrne of Connecticut hardcore/metal masters HATEBREED spoke about the band's longevity. He said (as transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET): "Oh, it's a blessing. I think. The hard work and...

New England Legal Awards 2025: Q&As With Law Firm of the Year Finalists

Connecticut Law Tribune is proud to recognize these finalists for our 2025 Law Firm of the Year Award. All the honorees will be recognized, and winners of finalist categories announced, at the awards ceremony to be held Oct. 23 at the The Westin...

Connecticut Among The Best States For Children’s Development

Do you believe that you're raising your children in the right place in the world? If you live in New England you do, according to a new study. SmileHub.org has just released their new study Best States for Children (2025) where they've compared...

Ghosts, Goblins, and Grown-Up Ghouls: Here’s What’s Happening in Connecticut This Weekend

CONNECTICUT — Halloween weekend has arrived early in Connecticut — and the Nutmeg State is going all out. From lantern-lit ghost tours to owl encounters, beer-filled hangars, and family-friendly bashes, October 24–25 brings spooky fun for every...

Nature’s rights

PAKISTAN, seen as the land of waters, is, in fact, strewn with obstructed, polluted and abandoned water bodies. Almost all of its 19 Ramsar sites — wetlands of international importance designated as such under the Ramsar Convention — are...

DCF releases new details about its involvement with Conn. girl found dead in storage container

Local News “To correct misinformation,” DCF released a timeline of their involvement with Jacqueline “Mimi” Torres-Garcia. Her mother, aunt, and mother's boyfriend are facing charges in her death. Jacqueline “Mimi” Torres-Garcia. Farmington Police...

Connecticut Expert Explains the Truth Behind Halloween’s Spookiest Animal Myths

Connecticut Expert Explains the Truth Behind Halloween’s Spookiest Animal Myths The other day my daughter Vida looked up at me and said, “Hey Dad, did you know it’s spooky season?” And just like that, from now until the end of time, that’s what...

Stop & Shop announces $200,000 donation to Connecticut State Colleges to address food insecurity on campuses

NEW BRITAIN, Conn. (WFSB) - Stop & Shop will announce a $200,000 donation to the Connecticut State Colleges and Universities system Tuesday to help address food insecurity on its campuses. The donation, Stop & Shop’s largest gift to CSCU to date,...

New Jersey law's blanket ban on assault weapons under jeopardy

Collection of rifles and carbines(Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto) New Jersey’s strict gun control law is once again under federal scrutiny after gun rights advocates urged an appeals court to review legislation barring the possession of AR-15...

Fox Tower incident: Law enforcement situation at Foxwoods Resort Casino, Connecticut

The Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation (MPTN) Police confirmed an active law enforcement situation inside a Fox Tower hotel room at Foxwoods Resort Casino on Monday morning, according to multiple news reports. In a statement issued around 10:30...