David Horwitz

West Hartford

News and Sports Reporter at WVIT-TV (West Hartford, CT)

Morning News Anchor @WesternMassNews I Former Reporter / Anchor @FoxBangorNews I Uconn Grad 👨🏻‍🎓💙 I 🏀 Coach

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People make indoor weekend plans as some rain returns Saturday

22 hours ago | nbcconnecticut.com | David Horwitz

If you feel like it's been raining every weekend, you're not wrong. And more is on the way for the weekend. People we spoke with tell us the wet weather has been affecting their weekend plans as well. Jake Karas from West Hartford has been let down by the rainy weekends. "I'm a big golfer, so my golf game has been impacted by the rain for sure," Karas said.
FDA approves AI technology to help improve breast cancer detection

2 days ago | nbcconnecticut.com | David Horwitz

A breakthrough in AI breast cancer detection technology has been approved by the FDA. The tech company, "Clarity," is responsible for the first FDA-approved AI platform that helps predict a woman's risk of developing breast cancer in the next five years. We spoke with those who developed the AI platform and those in the medical community about how this helps with early detection. Eric Wiener, the director of Yale Cancer Center, said we are in the very early stages of artificial intelligence.
Connecticut's Jewish community frightened after attack in Colorado

4 days ago | nbcconnecticut.com | David Horwitz

"It is clear this is a targeted attack, and the FBI is investigating this as an act of terrorism," FBI Special Agent in Denver Mark Machalek said. A man is now facing hate crime charges for Sunday night's attack in Boulder, Colorado. This, after police said he used a makeshift flamethrower on a group of people who were calling for the release of Israeli hostages in Gaza.
Hoax call about gorilla taken to Hartford Hospital makes rounds on social media

1 week ago | nbcconnecticut.com | David Horwitz

It's not every day you hear about a silverback gorilla being shot with a tranquilizer and on the way to the hospital. But that is the call Hartford dispatchers took on May 16. Hartford Hospital took the initial call from someone saying they had a silverback gorilla and they were bringing it to the hospital. The hospital then called police. A recording of the police dispatcher transmission about the call is making the rounds on social media.
Video shows man getting arrested for carrying weapon outside New Britain school

1 week ago | nbcconnecticut.com | David Horwitz

Caught on camera, a tense situation near the front door of New Britain High School. It ended with a man under arrest last week. We spoke with school officials who were there, and they told us how their training helped them de-escalate the situation from turning violent. On May 23, a 25-year-old was arrested for carrying a dangerous weapon and breach of peace.
Educators arrested during protest at state capitol face judge

1 week ago | nbcconnecticut.com | David Horwitz

A group of educators who were arrested during a protest at the state capitol last week faced a judge on Wednesday. They were taken into custody while advocating for more school funding from state legislators and the governor. They're pushing for more money for students with disabilities, those living in poverty, multilingual learners, and more.
Hartford Taste is back for a fourth year

2 weeks ago | nbcconnecticut.com | David Horwitz

If you are a fan of delicious food, live music and great vibes, then look no further than the Hartford Taste Festival. The two-day event is just around the corner, and we're getting a better look at what to expect. We spoke with people who look forward to the event year after year and also to business owners and Connecticut Foodshare about the impact it has on downtown Hartford and beyond. Angl Li told us she has gone to the festival many times.
Key to smooth travel for Memorial Day weekend is planning

2 weeks ago | nbcconnecticut.com | David Horwitz

The unofficial start to summer is this weekend. Every year, the last Monday in May is Memorial Day. It's a way to honor service members who have lost their lives protecting our nation. This Thursday to Monday is Memorial Day weekend and the roads are expected to be busier this year than in years past. We spoke to an expert about what you should know before heading out for the holiday. Tracy Noble, spokesperson for AAA Greater Hartford, said the key is to be prepared.
Alertan de serie de robos en Facebook Marketplace en Waterbury

2 weeks ago | telemundonuevainglaterra.com | David Horwitz

Si eres una de las muchas personas que usan Facebook Marketplace, la policía tiene una advertencia para ti tras una serie de robos en Waterbury, Connecticut en las últimas semanas. La policía informó que el robo más reciente fue el sábado y que se usó un arma. Noticias Noreste 24/7 en Telemundo Nueva Inglaterra. El Departamento de Policía de Waterbury dijo que está investigando tres robos en Facebook Marketplace, todos relacionados con dispositivos electrónicos como iPhones.
Waterbury police issue warning after recent robberies of people using Facebook Marketplace

2 weeks ago | nbcconnecticut.com | David Horwitz

If you are one of the many people who use Facebook Marketplace, Waterbury police have a warning for you. There's been a series of robberies in the city during Facebook Marketplace meet-ups, with the latest happening just this past weekend. Police told us the most recent robbery was on Saturday, and a gun was involved. Tom Dooley has lived on Fiske Street for 65 years and said the recent thefts are concerning. "You expect it to be safe, and it's not safe," said Dooley.