Connecticut Lawmakers Push Retail Facial Recognition Ban
Connecticut lawmakers are moving to ban facial recognition technology in retail stores statewide. The move follows reports that Wegmans uses facial recognition in some locations but would not confirm whether it is operating at any Connecticut stores. Supporters argue consumers are being tracked without clear consent and warn the data could be misused or compromised. […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYNew York Expands Use Of Green Emergency Lights
Next time you are driving in New York State and see a flashing green light, you better pull over. New York Governor Kathy Hochul has signed the Green Light law allowing mobile crisis response workers to use green dashboard lights when responding to emergencies. The lights are already used by volunteer ambulance crews and signal […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYBrookfield Seeks Dismissal Of Former HR Director Lawsuit
Brookfield officials are asking a judge to throw out a wrongful termination lawsuit filed by former Human Resources Director Fern Smenyak. The town filed a motion for summary judgment, arguing there is no evidence First Selectman Steve Dunn discriminated against or targeted Smenyak when she was fired in 2023. Smenyak claims the dismissal was retaliatory […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYDemolition Near Danbury Church Marks Start of Senior Housing Project
Demolition is underway next to the First Congregational Church in downtown Danbury, clearing the site for a seven story senior housing development. A two story frame home was torn down to make way for a planned 30 unit apartment building approved after multiple zoning variances. Developers say the project is designed to support the historic […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYNew Milford Man Serving 12 Years In Drugs For Sex Case
A New Milford man is now five months into a 12 year prison sentence for exchanging drugs for sex with minors. Thirty two year old Luis David Torrez was sentenced last July after pleading guilty to a dozen felony charges, including sexual assault, risk of injury to a child, selling narcotics, and promoting a minor […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYState Expands Investigation Into Danbury Area Senate Campaign
Connecticut elections officials have expanded an investigation into the 2022 campaign finances of former Republican state Senate candidate Michelle Coelho of the Danbury area. The State Elections Enforcement Commission voted to seek additional records and authorize subpoenas following a post-election audit. Coelho and her campaign treasurer say they were unaware of the expanded probe and […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYNew Milford Wetlands Commission Clears Six Building Industrial Project
New Milford wetlands officials have approved plans for a six building industrial project on 25 acres off Route 202, clearing the way for final review by town planners. The proposal includes three warehouses and three self storage buildings near the Still River. Developers say the site is intended for contractor storage, not large distribution operations. […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYDanbury Police Shut Down Vape Shops in Joint Enforcement Operation
Danbury Police, working with multiple state agencies, took enforcement action against two city vape shops on Wednesday, following complaints of illegal THC sales to minors. Inspections at Cali Exotic Convenience and Star Rose Smoke Shop uncovered more than 30 pounds combined of illicit THC products, including flower, oils, and edibles. Cali Exotic was shut down […]
Click HERE To Read THE REST OF THE STORYEversource Conducting Low-Flying Helicopter Tree Trimming
Eversource is using a low-flying helicopter to trim tree limbs along some power line corridors now through Friday, January 16, weather permitting. Flights are scheduled between 7:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. The helicopter work helps reduce manual labor, lowers risk to crews, and protects local wildlife while keeping transmission lines clear to prevent outages for […]
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