Gino DiGiovanni, who is facing federal charges for trespassing at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, won the Republican mayoral primary in Derby.

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Derby mayoral primary so tight, it triggers recount featuring alderman facing charges in Jan. 6 riot
Republican primary challenger Gino DiGiovanni, Jr., charged for entering the U.S. Capitol during the Jan 6. riot, is up by 10 votes.
New Haven Police Commission votes to fire two remaining officers charged in Randy Cox case
New Haven’s Police Commission voted unanimously on June 28, 2023 to fire the two remaining police officers criminally charged in the Randy Cox case.
Protesters launch weeklong protest in New Haven, speaking out against wrongful convictions
A weeklong protest to raise awareness about wrongful convictions in New Haven is underway. Members of the ACLU and NAACP are protesting.
CT rideshare drivers push for better working conditions
The CT legislature won’t consider a bill mandating better working conditions for rideshare drivers, but may form a task force to study the issue.
Randy Cox seat belt bill clears CT house, advances to senate
The proposal, named for the man paralyzed in a New Haven police van, would mandate that suspects are secured with seat belts in police vehicles.
New Haven Police Commission postpones decision on firing officer charged in Randy Cox case
The New Haven Police Commission tabled a vote on whether to fire an officer charged in the arrest of Randy Cox, which left him paralyzed.
Bridgeport says pandemic relief dollars help residents get back on their feet after serving time
In Bridgeport, money from the American Rescue Plan Act has led to several nonprofits keeping people out of prison.
Lamont makes pitch to plant more trees in CT cities ahead of Earth Day
The governor visited New Haven to promote a bill that, if passed, would ask CT cities to cover at least 5% of their total area by trees.
New Haven, Hamden mayors condemn hate amid circulation of racist and antisemitic flyers
The flyers appear to be distributed by the same group that committed a similar act in Stamford in March.
Connecticut College president resigns following student protest
President Katherine Bergeron will step down at the end of the semester after student protests over a since-canceled fundraising trip.
Rideshare drivers rally at state Capitol calling for better pay
CT-based rideshare drivers rallied against low pay and bans on picking up passengers at New York City airports.
Conn College students occupy buildings, call for president’s resignation
Protests were sparked by president Katherine Bergeron’s now-cancelled plan to fundraise at a club accused of racist and antisemitic actions.