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Volunteers helping dogs impacted by Harvey

EAST HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — Volunteers in Connecticut are helping the four legged victims of Hurricane Harvey. More than two dozen dogs from Texas arrived at Shore Haven Veterinary Hospital in East...

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Quinnipiac University students from Florida thinking of home

HAMDEN, Conn. (WTNH) — Several Florida natives are now attending Quinnipiac University here in Connecticut. Of course, they’re concerned about what’s going on as Irma hits their home state. Brianna...

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New Haven Grand Prix to be held Friday; expect road closures

NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — Cyclists are gearing up for the 3rd annual New Haven Grand Prix on Friday. Some streets will be closed, impacting traffic for much of the day. Matthew Feiner owns the Devil’s...

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Flooded cars from hurricane impacted areas could end up in Connecticut

(WTNH) — Hurricanes Harvey and Irma were a long way away from Connecticut, but soon we could be seeing an impact on the used car market. Thousands of cars flooded during those storms, and chances are...

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Annual New Haven Grand Prix draws thousands downtown

NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — Thousands of people headed to downtown New Haven Friday night for the third annual New Haven Grand Prix. Several streets were blocked off for the bicycle races and street...

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Shoreline towns preparing for effects from Jose

OLD SAYBROOK, Conn. (WTNH) — Some people along the shoreline are getting ready for whatever Jose may bring. Staff and boat owners at Harbor One Marina in Old Saybrook have been watching Jose’s track....

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People in Connecticut looking to help Puerto Rico following Hurricane Maria

NEWINGTON/NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) – Like we’ve seen in Texas and Florida after Harvey and Irma, people want to help in times of crisis. That has been the case across Connecticut as Hurricane Maria...

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New Britain man still trying to connect with family in Puerto Rico after...

NEW BRITAIN, Conn. (WTNH) — Imagine not knowing if your loved ones are alive after a storm went through their area. That’s what many people with ties to Puerto Rico are going through right now. News 8...

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PD: Man in robe breaks into Fairfield home, watches girl sleep

FAIRFIELD, Conn. (WTNH)– Fairfield Police say a man dressed in a bathrobe and in possession of child porn broke into a home to watch a young girl sleep early Friday morning. Police received a call for...

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Officers released from hospital after Saturday shooting in New Haven; suspect...

NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) –A woman and two police officers were shot at a home on Elm Street in New Haven on Saturday. Police responded to reports of a shooting at 638 Elm Street around 10:30 a.m....

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Vigil held for opioid addiction awareness in Oxford

OXFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — The opioid crisis is still raging throughout Connecticut, claiming lives at startling rates. People gathered in Oxford Sunday night, hoping to bring awareness to what’s...

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Esports to be offered at schools across Connecticut

(WTNH) — You may not think of video games as a competitive sport for high school students, but that is changing. Esports are competitive video games that require skill. They may soon be offered at...

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People across Connecticut dealing with stink bugs

HAMDEN, Conn. (WTNH) — It is officially stink bug season. The warm weather we’ve been having has been making the problem worse. People across Connecticut are finding them in and around their homes....

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Car and booster seat requirements change October 1

(WTNH) — Child car seat and booster seat laws are changing on Sunday, October 1. This is to keep kids safer on the roads. Some experts say parents tend to transition kids out of car seats or booster...

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New Haven community raises money for Puerto Rico

NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — Millions of American citizens in Puerto Rico are desperate for food and water. The island took a direct hit from Hurricane Maria a week and a half ago. People in Connecticut...

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Newtown group holds rally for Las Vegas shooting victims

NEWTOWN, Conn. (WTNH) — A rally was held outside the National Shooting Sports Foundation in Newtown on Wednesday evening to support the victims of the Las Vegas shooting. Those who attended also...

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Thursday is deadline for “Dreamers” to renew immigration status

(WTNH) — The clock is ticking for some 48,000 “Dreamers” – undocumented immigrants who came to the United States as children. Oct. 5 is the deadline to renew their immigration status. The Deferred...

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Tips for boating safely in colder weather

(WTNH) — Although it is fall, many boaters are still spending a lot of time out on the water. However, boating in October can be very different than in July. Because several people were killed on the...

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“Benstock” event honors Ben Callahan of Branford

BRANFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — A music-filled event on Saturday honored a young boy who died this summer in Branford. “Benstock” was about celebrating 10-year-old Ben Callahan’s love of music. It was held...

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Christopher Columbus statue vandalized in New Haven

NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — Police are keeping an eye on a Christopher Columbus statue in New Haven after officials say it was vandalized. According to New Haven Police, the statue at Wooster Square had...

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