NYC Named World's Best City In New Study: Here's Why NYC Named World's Best City In New Study: Here's Why
NYC Named World's Best City In New Study: Here's Why Two Northeast cities have been recognized among the 10 best in the world, according to a new study. Oxford Economics has released its 2025 Global Cities Index. New York City ranked No. 1 in the world for the second straight year, while Boston climbed into the global top 10 at No. 8 overall. The index evaluates 1,000 cities across five categories. The annual report scored cities on economics, human capital, quality of life, environment, and governance. Researchers said the index helps guide decisions for investors and policymakers. "Leveraging our best-in-class urban economic for…
Police ID Man Killed In Hartford Crash; Driver Ran Away After Wreck Police ID Man Killed In Hartford Crash; Driver Ran Away After Wreck
Police ID Man Killed In Hartford Crash; Driver Ran Away After Wreck Police have identified the passenger who was killed in a crash late Wednesday night, May 21, as a 25-year-old.  Felix Vasquez was riding in a Jeep SUV that crashed into the back of a parked, unoccupied box truck just after 9:30 p.m. near 2995 Main St., Hartford, police said.  Vasquez was unresponsive when police arrived, and paramedics rushed him to an area hospital, where doctors declared him dead, Hartford police said.  The driver jumped from the wreckage and ran away before police arrived, authorities said.  Hartford police urge anyone with information about the cra…
Norwich Voted CT's Top Hidden Gem, Provides 'Most Bang For Your Buck:' Survey Norwich Voted CT's Top Hidden Gem, Provides 'Most Bang For Your Buck:' Survey
Norwich Voted CT's Top Hidden Gem, Provides 'Most Bang For Your Buck:' Survey Connecticut may not be the first place that comes to mind when you're house hunting on a budget, but a new national survey found three Nutmeg State cities that offer homeowners the best value for their money. If you’re searching for an affordable place to live in Connecticut without sacrificing quality of life, Norwich tops the list. A new study by Advance America asked more than three thousand real estate professionals which U.S. cities offer the most comfort, community, and potential for happiness at the lowest cost. Related: These Massachusetts Cities Offer Maximum Value for Lowest Cost…
Hartford Man Gets 10 Years For Sex Assault Of 9-Year-Old Girl After Father Reports Abuse Hartford Man Gets 10 Years For Sex Assault Of 9-Year-Old Girl After Father Reports Abuse
Hartford Man Gets 10 Years For Sex Assault Of 9-Year-Old Girl After Father Reports Abuse A Hartford man found guilty of sexually assaulting a 9-year-old girl will spend a decade behind bars, authorities said.  Noel Martinez, 35, was convicted in February on charges of first-degree sexual assault, fourth-degree sexual assault, illegal sexual contact with a minor, and risk of injury to a child, the Connecticut State's Attorney's Office said.  Judge Kevin Doyle sentenced Martinez to 25 years in prison, with it being suspended after 10. He must also serve 15 years of probation once released.  Martinez was arrested in 2022 when the girl's father contacted t…
Casting Call: Paid Commercial Filming In Hartford Seeks CT Actors — Travel Covered Casting Call: Paid Commercial Filming In Hartford Seeks CT Actors — Travel Covered
Casting Call: Paid Commercial Filming In Hartford Seeks CT Actors — Travel Covered A judicial commercial scheduled to film next month is looking for two seasoned actors in Connecticut.  The commercial is for a professional judicial educational campaign meant to teach the public about the appeals process and how to waive court fees in a fun and engaging way, organizers said on an audition website.  The commercial will film in Hartford on June 23, 24, or 30, organizers said. The exact date will be determined later.  It pays $700 for 10 hours of work with a $300 usage buyout. Round-trip train fare or up to $100 in gas reimbursement is available for those…
Prostitute, DUI Driver Caught Having Sex In Porsche Blocking Police Barracks In Hartford: Cops Prostitute, DUI Driver Caught Having Sex In Porsche Blocking Police Barracks In Hartford: Cops
Prostitute, DUI Driver Caught Having Sex In Porsche Blocking Police Barracks In Hartford: Cops There are bad places to get frisky — and then there’s right outside a state police barracks. A man and woman were arrested after Connecticut State Police said they found the pair engaged in "lewd behavior" and in possession of drugs in a car that was blocking their barracks in Hartford.  Willie Ferrell, 34, of Bloomfield, and 48-year-old Diandra Lysik of Hartford, a known prostitute, were arrested just after midnight on Tuesday, May 6, authorities said. A state trooper in Hartford spotted the duo in a Porsche SUV blocking the gate to a restricted area at the Hartford barracks and…
$4M Scratch-Off Surprise: Hartford Man Scores Grand Prize Playing Favorite Game $4M Scratch-Off Surprise: Hartford Man Scores Grand Prize Playing Favorite Game
$4M Scratch-Off Surprise: Hartford Man Scores Grand Prize Playing Favorite Game A Hartford man got the shock of a lifetime after scratching a CT Lottery ticket and seeing six zeros staring back at him. He had been playing the “$4,000,000 Fortune” scratch game since it launched in December 2023. This time, his ticket revealed the top prize — $4 million. The lucky ticket was sold at the Mobil gas station on Weston Street in Hartford. The winner described his reaction to the big reveal by saying he “had to count the number of zeros” in front of him. “It was six.” The winner's name was not released.  A loyal fan of the game, the man said he plans to use the money to…
Woman Says Man Paid Her $100 To Rob Tolland, Mansfield Banks: Police Woman Says Man Paid Her $100 To Rob Tolland, Mansfield Banks: Police
Woman Says Man Paid Her $100 To Rob Tolland, Mansfield Banks: Police A Hartford woman was arrested this week on a three-year-old warrant after telling police that a stranger paid her $100 to drive around Connecticut robbing banks, authorities said. Sarah Stuart, 24, was taken into custody on Wednesday, March 30, and charged with theft, conspiracy to commit robbery, and two counts of robbery, according to Connecticut State Police. Stuart spoke with investigators in March 2022 after being identified as the woman involved in multiple bank robberies on the same day a week earlier, police said. She told investigators that a man who identified himself as “Jay,” wh…
Convicted Killer Gets 18 Years For Deadly Hit-And-Run Of CT Trooper In Southington: Police Convicted Killer Gets 18 Years For Deadly Hit-And-Run Of CT Trooper In Southington: Police
Convicted Killer Gets 18 Years For Deadly Hit-And-Run Of CT Trooper In Southington: Police A Hartford man who admitted to hitting and killing a Connecticut State Trooper and then driving away will spend the next 18 years behind bars, authorities said.  Alex Oyola-Sanchez, 45, pleaded guilty to manslaughter for the death of Trooper Aaron Pelletier, according to state authorities.  Pelletier was conducting a traffic stop on the shoulder of I-84 in Southington when Oyola-Sanchez crashed into him and kept driving, police said. Trooper Pelletier left behind his wife, Dominique, and their two young sons. Dominique spoke at the sentencing hearing, according to NBC Connecticut…
Alex Karaban Returning To UConn, Aiming For Third National Title: 'My Heart Remains In Storrs' Alex Karaban Returning To UConn, Aiming For Third National Title: 'My Heart Remains In Storrs'
Alex Karaban Returning To UConn, Aiming For Third National Title: 'My Heart Remains In Storrs' A two-time national champion and native New Englander is staying in the "Basketball Capital of the World." UConn men's basketball star Alex Karaban announced he'll return to Storrs for his final year of NCAA eligibility. The Southborough, Massachusetts, sharpshooter calmed Huskies fans' nerves with an Instagram post on Tuesday, April 29. Karaban was a key member of UConn's national title runs in 2023 and 2024. Despite the Huskies' second-round exit in a comparatively disappointing season, the 22-year-old earned second-team all-Big East honors in 2025. The power forward said he felt th…
Willie Nelson, Bob Dylan & More Set to Rock Outlaw Music Festival 10th Anniversary Willie Nelson, Bob Dylan & More Set to Rock Outlaw Music Festival 10th Anniversary
Willie Nelson, Bob Dylan & More Set to Rock Outlaw Music Festival 10th Anniversary This summer, the legends who changed the course of American music are back on the road. Celebrating its 10th anniversary, the Outlaw Music Festival is rolling out a once-in-a-generation lineup led by Willie Nelson and Bob Dylan, two rebels whose songs helped define generations. Founded by Willie Nelson in partnership with Blackbird Presents in 2016, the Outlaw Music Festival has always championed artists who forge their own paths. What began as a single-day event has grown into one of the season’s most exciting tours, known for its bold lineups, musical freedom, and unforgettable performance…
Millions In CT Breathing Unhealthy Air, New Study Warns: Here's Why Millions In CT Breathing Unhealthy Air, New Study Warns: Here's Why
Millions In CT Breathing Unhealthy Air, New Study Warns: Here's Why Nearly half of all people in the United States, including millions across the Northeast and mid-Atlantic, are breathing unhealthy levels of air pollution, according to a new study. The American Lung Association released its 2025 edition of the "State of the Air" report on Wednesday, April 23. The study, now in its 26th year, highlights troubling air quality trends in Connecticut, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and Virginia. The report found that 156 million people – about 46% of the U.S. population – are living in counties that earned failing grades f…