Briceyda Landaverde

Connecticut

Reporter at WVIT-TV (West Hartford, CT)

Bilingual Reporter - NBC CT

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Articles

Students at Connecticut River Academy celebrate AAPI Heritage Month

2 weeks ago | nbcconnecticut.com | Briceyda Landaverde

Flags from different Asian countries were walked in by students and staff at Connecticut River Academy (CTRA), a Goodwin University magnet school in East Hartford, to kick off the third annual AAPI magnet theme day. "I love to see that it's continuing on and the students are actually making a dedication to make it work," former CTRA student Noor Chaudhry said. In 2023, Chaudhry and a friend pitched the idea to a staff member.
Connecticut Attorney General takes action against bootleg weight loss drugs

2 weeks ago | nbcconnecticut.com | Briceyda Landaverde

Injectable weight loss drugs have become increasingly popular, but with demand for legit brands so high, more and more people are risking bootleg versions. "I think the company specifically markets them to make them seem very effective and safe," said Dr. Alissa Chen of the Yale School of Medicine. Now, there is a warning regarding those medications.
NBC Sports employee gets a new lease on life after a coworker's selfless act

2 weeks ago | nbcchicago.com | Briceyda Landaverde

Kenneth Singleton and David Grindley are back on their feet after undergoing kidney surgeries. Two years ago, Singleton found out both his kidneys were failing. “They admitted me into Stamford Hospital and that day I became a dialysis patient,” Singleton said. The 62-year-old would have to get dialysis three times a week and was placed on the national transplant list. “I was getting ready for a marathon not a sprint,” Singleton said.
NBC Sports employee gets a new lease on life after a coworker's selfless act

2 weeks ago | nbcconnecticut.com | Briceyda Landaverde

Kenneth Singleton and David Grindley are back on their feet after undergoing kidney surgeries. Two years ago, Singleton found out both his kidneys were failing. "They admitted me into Stamford Hospital and that day I became a dialysis patient," Singleton said. The 62-year-old would have to get dialysis three times a week and was placed on the national transplant list. "I was getting ready for a marathon not a sprint.
Avon Volunteer Fire Department needs recruits amid statewide firefighter decline

2 weeks ago | nbcconnecticut.com | Briceyda Landaverde

The Avon Volunteer Fire Department is looking for help. Avon Volunteer Fire Department Chief Bruce Appell said there were about 100 volunteer firefighters in town 40 years ago. Over the last decade, numbers have decreased and stayed consistent at about 50 firefighters. "There were just a lot more people that were members of the fire department and were active in the community," Appell said.
New Inspector General appointed in Connecticut

3 weeks ago | nbcconnecticut.com | Briceyda Landaverde

After a four-year term, Deputy Chief State's Attorney, Inspector General Robert Devlin is retiring in June and leaving his mark as the first person to hold the position. "He [Devlin] has established that office as an independent autonomous operation that in my view has discharged its responsibility with extraordinary care and thoughtfulness and sincerity both to people who were being investigated and to the victims," Criminal Justice Commission Chair Justice Andrew McDonald said.
'Once On This Island' comes alive on stage this week in Hartford

3 weeks ago | nbcconnecticut.com | Briceyda Landaverde

Final preparations are underway for opening day of 'Once On This Island.' "I can say for the most part I am excited and ready to do this," lead performer Kayla Prioleau said. The musical is focused on a powerful tale of love and resilience. It follows the journey of one brave girl named Ti Moune, as she is guided by the Gods of the Caribbean island: love, earth, water and death.
El New Haven United Football Club inicia su temporada inaugural

4 weeks ago | telemundonuevainglaterra.com | Briceyda Landaverde

“Pasión por el deporte, propósito para la ciudad”. Ese es el objetivo del New Haven United Football Club. “Nuestro deseo es apoyar de verdad a la comunidad, tener presencia en ella más allá del deporte”, declaró Jason Price, propietario del New Haven United Football Club. Noticias Noreste 24/7 en Telemundo Nueva Inglaterra. El equipo semiprofesional de la ciudad está formado por jugadores universitarios de la División I y algunos jugadores profesionales.
New Haven United Football Club kicks off inaugural season

4 weeks ago | nbcboston.com | Briceyda Landaverde

"Passion for the game, purpose for the city." That is the goal of the New Haven United Football Club. "Our desire is to really support the community, have tentacles in the community beyond the game," New Haven United Football Club Owner Jason Price said. The city's semi-professional team is made up of college players from Division I schools and some professional players. Together, they will focus on expanding access to youth who might otherwise not get a chance to play.
SCSU students celebrate Pope Leo XIV

1 month ago | nbcconnecticut.com | Briceyda Landaverde

Southern Connecticut State University students were watching closely as the new leader of the Catholic church addressed thousands at St. Peter's Basilica. "I was super excited, I mean the fact that it happened so quickly was amazing," SCSU Newman Society President Sydney Crockett said. Sydney Crockett and Jack Abot are cousins that oversee the university's Newman Society, a group that focuses on unifying young Catholics on campus together.