CT Mirror and ProPublica are finalists for “On the Hook,” an investigation into predatory towing practices in the state.
Gabby DeBenedictis
As manager of audience engagement, Gabby is responsible for CT Mirror’s digital growth. She manages our website, newsletters, search engine optimization, CT Mirror Explains product, on-site marketing, social media channels and internal data analysis. Gabby previously worked as a reporter on Patch.com’s Connecticut team and as an associate editor at The Woonsocket Call in Rhode Island. She is a Connecticut native who holds a bachelor’s degree in journalism from UConn and is pursuing a master’s degree in integrated marketing communications from Northwestern University’s Medill School of Journalism.
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CT Mirror wins CT SPJ First Amendment Award, among others
The First Amendment Award is one of the contest’s three major prizes. CT Mirror won for ‘On the Hook,’ an exposé on predatory towing practices.
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CT Mirror wins second national award for long-term care insurance reporting
CT Mirror was awarded by the Association of Health Care Journalists for ‘Priced Out,’ an investigation into long-term care insurance rate hikes.
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CT Mirror towing investigation named finalist for national award
CT Mirror and ProPublica are finalists in the 2025 Taylor Family Award for Fairness in Journalism for an investigation into the state’s towing practices.
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PODCAST: How Josh Elliott is challenging Lamont from the left
WSHU and CT Mirror’s Mark Pazniokas discussed the gubernatorial campaign of Josh Elliott, a self-described economic populist.
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CT Mirror chosen again for ProPublica’s Local Reporting Network
Investigative Reporter Jenna Carlesso was chosen to participate in what will be CT Mirror’s third stint in the Local Reporting Network.
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CT Mirror wins 8 awards from New England Newspaper & Press Association
CT Mirror was awarded across a range of categories, including first-places prizes in health, human interest and science/technology reporting.
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Metro-North ticket changes: What CT residents should know
Travelers on Metro-North’s New Haven Line are adjusting to changes in buying and using train tickets. Here’s what to know.
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CT Mirror hires new education reporter, business team members
CT Mirror is starting 2026 with three new staff members — an education reporter, director of leadership giving and manager of membership.
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Top 10 CT Mirror stories of 2025: What people spent the most time reading
The top 10 stories include a mix of investigative reporting, political updates and feature stories about life in Connecticut.
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New CT laws taking effect Jan. 1: Housing, solar panels, driving
Connecticut will kick off 2026 with nearly two dozen new laws slated to wholly or partially take effect. Here’s a look at some of them.
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CT Mirror wins national award for long-term care insurance reporting
Four reporters were awarded for their investigation into skyrocketing long-term care insurance policy rate hikes in Connecticut.
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CT 2025 municipal elections: How to vote and know who’s running
On Nov. 4, Connecticut will hold elections for local offices like mayor, city council and board of education. Here’s what to know.
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CT Mirror selected for Metcalf Institute’s Climate Ready Newsrooms fellowship
CT Mirror is among those participating in the Climate Ready Newsrooms fellowship through the University of Rhode Island’s Metcalf Institute.
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CT Mirror welcomes fall reporting, audience engagement interns
CT Mirror’s reporting intern will contribute to coverage and audience engagement interns will work on social media and newsletters.