Hartford Officials Push Red Light Camera Bill
HARTFORD — Remember that scene in the YouTube video? The scene shows an elderly Latino man, who was severely injured in a hit-and-run accident and left on the street by disinterested passers-by? That was local activist Angel Arce’s father, Angel Arce Torres. Torres, 78, was killed in hit and run incident on Park Street in 2008. [...]
Deal With Banks Could Mean Millions of Dollars in Help for Connecticut Homeowners
By Ana Radelat WASHINGTON – A deal between five major banks and a group of attorneys general — including George Jepsen of Connecticut — could bring $150 million or more to state homeowners who have been victims of foreclosures or the burst of the housing bubble. The banks involved in the negotiations — the Bank of America, [...]
“Red Tails” Soars With Good Cast, Crashes With Script
By Jonathan Smalls, Film Critic George Lucas tried. He really did. He had a genuine admiration, and respect for the Tuskeegee air men, and their sacrifices in integrating the armed forces during World War II. He had a pretty good cast of actors, a rich history of real events to base his story on, and [...]
Puerto Rican Migration Continues at Record Pace
Caribbean Business, John Marino Puerto Rico residents continued their exodus from the island over the past year during tough economic times, with the local population shrinking by 19,099 residents, or 0.51 percent, the biggest percentage loss by far of any U.S. jurisdiction, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. The population loss was due to migration [...]
Chucho Valdés and Afro-Cuban Messengers Bring Latin Jazz To Jorgensen
HARTFORD – “Chucho Valdés’, the pianist who is the dean of Latin jazz… has never been anything less than impressive when he has played in New York, showing magnificent power, clarity and speed in his playing.” –New York Times Preeminent pianist and composer Chucho Valdés will embark on a U.S. tour with the Afro-Cuban Messengers in [...]
US Attorney Indicts Mother and Son on Drug Charges
27 January 2012
HARTFORD — A mother and her son recently received a federal indictment for allegedly distributing more than 100 tons of heroine, Hartford police said. David B. Fein, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced on Thursday that a federal grand jury in Hartford returned an indictment charging Teresa Torres, also known as “Teresa [...]
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Police Arrest Two Suspects in South End Robbery
25 January 2012
HARTFORD — Hartford Police arrested two suspects in two South End robberies that occurred earlier in January. Police arrested Alphonso Carmona, 36, of Hartford. Carmona was charged for first degree robbery in connection with the Jan.18, armed robbery of the Dunkin Donuts at 274 Franklin Ave. And they also arressted Christopher Daniels, 17, of Hartford. Daniels [...]
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Hartford Adult Ed Program Adopts “Life Is So Good”
24 January 2012
HARTFORD – Going back to school as an adult can be a daunting task. It typically involves re-learning many of the lessons taught in elementary and high school – or learning them for the first time. Adult education, moreover, is often interrupted by employment or family obligations. “Whenever adults go back to school, it requires a sacrifice in another [...]
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Deadline To Switch Party Affiliation Approaches
23 January 2012
HARTFORD – The last day to switch political parties is this Tuesday. Voters on Jan. 24 can transfer their affiliation in order to cast a ballot in the Presidential Preference Primary taking place in Connecticut on April 24. Primaries in Connecticut are open only to enrolled party members and according to Connecticut General Statutes 9-59, a [...]
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Greater Hartford Housing Prices Dropped in 2011
21 January 2012
HARTFORD — The median sales price of single family homes in 2011 decreased by almost 4 percent, according to the Greater Hartford Association of Realtors. In 2011, the average cost of a home went from $230,000 to $1. And new listings were also down 5.8 percent, or from 16,983 to 15,998. Closed sales decreased 7.7 [...]
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Hartford Announces Parking Ban For Snow Storm
20 January 2012
HARTFORD — Because of the impending snowstorm scheduled to arrive late today or Saturday, Hartford has implemented a citywide Level 2 Parking Ban. The parking ban is in effect from 9:00 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 21 to 6:00 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 22. During a Level 2 parking ban, all parking on City streets is prohibited. Any [...]
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Hartford Mayor Selects Agency For Police Search
19 January 2012
HARTFORD — Hartford moved closer to hiring a new police chief by announcing the agency selected to do a national search Mayor Pedro E. Segarra on Wednesday announced the selection of the Strategic Policy Partnership to conduct the search for a new police chief for the Hartford Police Department. The former chief, Daryl Roberts retired [...]
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Hartford Offers Free Tax Prep For Earned-Income Credit
18 January 2012
HARTFORD — The city of Hartford will offer free tax preparation and filing services at several Volunteer Income Tax Assistance sites in Hartford. Families who earned up to $50,000 in 2011 are eligible for free tax preparation services, including electronic filing and direct deposit today through April 15. The VITA sites are staffed with IRS trained [...]
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