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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Lamont wants to keep Connecticut Sun here after report of possible sale

1 day ago | nbcconnecticut.com | David Horwitz

The Connecticut Sun open their season at home this Sunday. While fans of the WNBA team may be excited for the season, they may not be as excited to hear about a new report from Sportico that the team's ownership group is shopping the team for a potential sale. With the additions of players to the league like Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese, and now Paige Bueckers, the WNBA is on the rise. The league is even adding teams, with the addition of the Golden State Valkyries this season.
Five-year pause on collection of defaulted student loans comes to an end

1 week ago | nbcconnecticut.com | David Horwitz

As of Monday, the roughly five-year pause on collection of defaulted federal student loans has been lifted. About 5 to 10 million borrowers have defaulted on paying their loans or are expected to in the next few months. We spoke with an expert about what to do if you find yourself in this situation. Matthew Smith, an agency spokesperson with the Connecticut Department of Banking, said it's important you do not ignore debt and, instead, face it head-on.
What are Purple Alerts and how do they work?

1 week ago | nbcconnecticut.com | David Horwitz

We have all heard of "Amber Alerts" and "Silver Alerts," but what about "Purple Alerts?"It's meant for those with cognitive disabilities and who have gone missing. We spoke with advocates of the "Purple Alert" to find out how it works-and what people should know when one has been triggered.
Beloved Canterbury UPS driver retires after 42 years

1 week ago | nbcconnecticut.com | David Horwitz

After working at UPS for 42 years, a Canterbury service provider is ready to enjoy the next chapter of his life. We spoke with community members who told us the impact he made will last forever. Joanne Engle, a 30-year Canterbury resident, said Todd Lincoln is a staple of the community. "Everybody knows Todd," Engle said. "And he's the best."Lincoln spent the last 37 years of his career in Canterbury. And he has been doing more than just delivering packages during that time.
There is a process to getting a guide dog

2 weeks ago | nbcconnecticut.com | David Horwitz

Wednesday was International Guide Dog Day. But who qualifies for a guide dog? And what exactly do they do? We met with Maryanne Melley and her guide dog, Valla, to answer those questions. "It's really hard to describe what I see," said Melley. "What I tell people is, it looks like fuzzy colors."Maryanne Melley, who is the president of the National Federation of the Blind of Connecticut, was born with pathological myopia. It's a condition that causes damage to the eyes and progresses over the year.
Travelers Championship's impact on local charities

2 weeks ago | nbcconnecticut.com | David Horwitz

The Traveler's Championship is just around the corner. While some of the world's top golfers will be competing for a championship win, local charities will be benefiting as well. We spoke with the organizers of the event, who told us the Travelers Championship is bigger than sports. Andy Bessette, the chief administrative officer of Travelers, said there are a lot of reasons to love the annual tournament, but one stands out amongst the rest. "Why do we do it? It's very simple," Bessette said.
New Jersey wildfire could impact air quality in Connecticut

2 weeks ago | nbcconnecticut.com | David Horwitz

Thousands of people were forced to evacuate their homes after a wildfire tore through southern New Jersey on Tuesday. We spoke with experts about what you need to know to stay safe if the smoke makes its way through Connecticut. Robert Hansen, assistant professor of chemistry at Quinnipiac University, said while the fire is in New Jersey, it could impact people in our state. "The greatest impact is air quality," Hansen said.
Connecticut runners happy with their Boston Marathon performances

3 weeks ago | nbcconnecticut.com | David Horwitz

The 129th Boston Marathon is officially in the books. We spoke with runners from Connecticut who completed the once-in-a-lifetime milestone. Mark Hegarty from Manchester told us how he felt when meeting his family at the finish line at the Boston Marathon. "I wouldn't tell them, but I almost cried when I saw them," Hegarty said. Hegarty, who is a part of the Manchester Running Club, said he will never forget seeing his family at the finish line of the Boston Marathon. He said he hit a new gear.
Fans excited to hear about Bueckers, other Huskies being drafted to the WNBA

4 weeks ago | nbcconnecticut.com | David Horwitz

Less than 24 hours after the WNBA draft, Paige Bueckers gear is already on store shelves. Not only was Bueckers the first overall pick, but two other Huskies are also headed to the WNBA. Isabel Ayala, a freshman at the University of Connecticut, said she is confident the Wings made the right choice. "Paige is going to make Dallas great. She is going to put them on the map," Ayala said. UConn nation is already ready to buy some Wings gear.
Preparations for the UConn women's parade on Sunday

1 month ago | nbcconnecticut.com | David Horwitz

For a third year in a row, downtown Hartford is playing host to the UConn women's celebratory parade. After back-to-back celebrations for the men's team, the UConn women will be honored for winning their 12th championship in program history. We spoke with people in the area and Hartford police about what you should know before the celebration. Erin Sweeney, the manager at Vaughn's Public House in Hartford, said they can't wait for the parade on Sunday.