Josh Lanier

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Josh Lanier started his reporting career in high school for his local newspaper. Many — many — years later, he’s still chasing leads for compelling stories. During his time writing for newspapers, magazines, and online publications, he’s covered everything from murderers to mommy bloggers, but his most interesting story is always the next one.


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Enfield, CT
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Enfield Man Gets 20 Years In Prison For Southington Motel Sexual Assault Enfield Man Gets 20 Years In Prison For Southington Motel Sexual Assault
Enfield Man Gets 20 Years In Prison For Southington Motel Sexual Assault A Connecticut man will spend the next two decades in prison for sexually assaulting a woman at a Southington motel and violating a protective order, state prosecutors said.  Jeremy Figueroa-Gerena, 35, of Enfield, was sentenced last week to 30 years in prison, suspended after 20 years served, followed by 25 years of probation, according to the Office of the State's Attorney.  The charges stem from a 2024 sexual assault in Southington. A jury in Superior Court in New Britain found Figueroa-Gerena guilty last year in a joint prosecution of two pending cases. He was convicted of sex…

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by Josh Lanier
Fairfield, CT
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FanDuel Sports Network Shuttering Southport Office, 44 Layoffs Expected FanDuel Sports Network Shuttering Southport Office, 44 Layoffs Expected
FanDuel Sports Network Shuttering Southport Office, 44 Layoffs Expected The parent company of FanDuel said it will close a Connecticut office and more facilities in other states.  Main Street Sports Group sent a notice to the Connecticut Department of Labor and Fairfield First Selectperson Christine Vitale that it would close its offices at 2960 Post Road in the Southport section of Fairfield, eliminating more than 44 jobs. The layoffs affect upper management, analysts, engineers, and managers. The job cuts are permanent and are expected to take place by mid-April. Remote positions tied to the Southport office are included in the layoffs. T…

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by Josh Lanier
Darien, CT
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Ex-Darien Man Gets 7.5 Years After $4M Investment Fraud Scheme: Feds Ex-Darien Man Gets 7.5 Years After $4M Investment Fraud Scheme: Feds
Ex-Darien Man Gets 7.5 Years After $4M Investment Fraud Scheme: Feds A Connecticut man will spend more than seven years in federal prison after prosecutors said he ran an investment fraud scheme that cost local clients millions. John A. Masanotti Jr., 71, formerly of Dairen, was ordered to serve 90 months, followed by three years of supervised release, said US Attorney for the District of Connecticut David X. Sullivan. Masanotti, who now lives in Bonita Springs, Florida, also agreed to pay $4,361,632 in restitution to victims.  Prosecutors said he must also work with the Internal Revenue Service to pay back taxes, penalties, and interest. Masanott…

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by Josh Lanier
New Haven, CT
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Ken Jeong Visits Iconic New Haven Pizzeria, Joining Roster Of Stars Ken Jeong Visits Iconic New Haven Pizzeria, Joining Roster Of Stars
Ken Jeong Visits Iconic New Haven Pizzeria, Joining Roster Of Stars Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana in New Haven continues to add more stars to its wall of fame.  The iconic New Haven pizzeria shared a photo this week with actor and TV presenter Ken Jeong posing with the staff.  View this post on Instagram Jeong, who broke out into stardom following his role in "The Hangover" and television shows like "Community" and later "The Masked Singer," ordered a medium red pie, salad, and soda, the restaurant said. Celebrities have made Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana a must-visit spot when in the "P…

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by Josh Lanier
East Haddam, CT
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Chester Man, 62, Killed After Snowmobile Slams Into Stump, Trees On Vermont Trail Chester Man, 62, Killed After Snowmobile Slams Into Stump, Trees On Vermont Trail
Chester Man, 62, Killed After Snowmobile Slams Into Stump, Trees On Vermont Trail Authorities have identified the 62-year-old Connecticut man who was killed over the weekend when the snowmobile he was riding crashed into trees.  Kevin Smith, of Chester, Connecticut, was killed around 3:15 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 15, on VAST Trail 513 in Stannard, Vermont, state police said. Authorities said he drifted off the trail and crashed into a stump, which threw him from the snowmobile and into multiple trees. Authorities attempted life-saving measures but were unable to save his life. Vermont State Police do not believe alcohol or speed contributed to the crash.

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by Josh Lanier
National Interest
Yale Football Coach Tony Reno Steps Down, Citing Health Reasons Yale Football Coach Tony Reno Steps Down, Citing Health Reasons
Yale Football Coach Tony Reno Steps Down, Citing Health Reasons Yale football coach Tony Reno is leaving the team after 14 seasons for health concerns, the university announced Tuesday, Feb. 17. Reno did not disclose his condition, but Yale said he believes the decision is in the Bulldogs' best interest. He took a medical leave of absence from the program in December. The Oxford, Massachusetts, native's decision is effective immediately. Yale hired him as head coach in January 2012, and he leaves as one of the program's most successful coaches in its long history. “When I arrived at Yale 14 years ago, I could never have imagined what this journey …

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by Josh Lanier
Pittsfield, MA
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Hancock Man Arrested In Dragging Death Of Pittsfield Pedestrian Hancock Man Arrested In Dragging Death Of Pittsfield Pedestrian
Hancock Man Arrested In Dragging Death Of Pittsfield Pedestrian Authorities have arrested a man they say struck a 69-year-old man in Berkshire County, dragging him for several feet beneath the vehicle before leaving him to die on the road. William Gross, 65, of Hancock, was arrested on Monday, Feb. 16, and charged with motor vehicle homicide and leaving the scene of a crash resulting in personal injury or death in Pittsfield, the Berkshire County District Attorney's Office said. Prosecutors allege Gross was driving the car that hit William "Billy" Colbert, 69, near West Housatonic Street in Pittsfield on Feb. 10, near 1350 West Housatonic Street after 1…

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by Josh Lanier
National Interest
Mass-Native Beauty Influencer Mikayla Nogueira Announces Divorce Mass-Native Beauty Influencer Mikayla Nogueira Announces Divorce
Mass-Native Beauty Influencer Mikayla Nogueira Announces Divorce Beauty influencer Mikayla Nogueira announced to her millions of social media followers that she and her husband, Cody Hawken, were getting divorced.  The Massachusetts native broke the news in a TikTok video posted Thursday, Feb. 12, that the couple had decided to split last year. Hawken also has a large social media following.  "I am getting a divorce," she said. "Take a minute, take it in. I am getting a divorce." The East Freetown, Massachusetts, native grew up in Plymouth County and graduated from Apponequet Regional High School. She built a massive following through beauty r…

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by Josh Lanier
Southbury-Middlebury, CT
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Teen Suffers Head, Back Injuries After Intoxicated Driver Slams Into Southbury Bus: Campaign Teen Suffers Head, Back Injuries After Intoxicated Driver Slams Into Southbury Bus: Campaign
Teen Suffers Head, Back Injuries After Intoxicated Driver Slams Into Southbury Bus: Campaign A teenager suffered "horrible head" and back injuries on Wednesday, Feb. 11, after police say an intoxicated driver crashed into her school bus, throwing her 15 feet, a family friend wrote. Richard Estey, 65, was charged with operating under the influence and failure to obey a traffic signal after he crashed into a Region 14 school bus just after 2:30 p.m. on Southford Road (Route 67) in Southbury, police said. The crash forced the bus into the path of another vehicle, authorities said. Nonnewaug High School students from Prospect and Beacon Falls were on the bus, including two teenagers wh…

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by Josh Lanier
Somers, CT
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Second CT Man Charged With 2021 Somers Murder Just Ahead Of Trial For First Suspect: Police Second CT Man Charged With 2021 Somers Murder Just Ahead Of Trial For First Suspect: Police
Second CT Man Charged With 2021 Somers Murder Just Ahead Of Trial For First Suspect: Police Connecticut State police have made a second arrest in the shooting death of a Massachusetts man whose body was found in a remote area of Somers more than four years ago. Zachary Joseph Apt, 34, of Southington, was arrested at his home Friday morning, Feb. 13, police said. He faces a murder charge and other felony counts in the death of Jason R. Comes of Wilbraham, Massachusetts. The arrest comes as the first suspect prepares to stand trial. Jury selection for Timothy Lange of New Britain is scheduled to start Tuesday in the state Superior Court in Rockville, according to state judicial rec…

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