Drew Larson

Connecticut

Web Editor at Hartford Business Journal

Web editor at the Hartford Business Journal. Former litigation reporter at the Connecticut Law Tribune. Contact me at [email protected]

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A haplotype‐resolved reference genome of Quercus alba sheds light on the evolutionary history of oaks

Feb 11, 2025 | nph.onlinelibrary.wiley.com | Drew Larson |Margaret Staton |Beant Kapoor |Nurul Islam-Faridi

Introduction Oaks (Quercus spp.) are important members of ecosystems throughout much of the world (Kremer & Hipp, 2020). In eastern North America, white oak (Quercus alba) is a keystone species and is one of the most abundant forest trees across much of its range (Rogers, 1990; Fralish, 2004).
Sequencing historical RNA: unrealized potential to increase understanding of the plant tree of life

Nov 28, 2024 | cell.com | Alexa S. Tyszka |Drew Larson |Joseph Walker

Keywordshistorical RNAtranscriptomicsherbariomicsRNA preservationRNA-seqThe origins of a misconception about tissue preservation for RNA-seqSince establishing the pivotal role of RNA in the central dogma, researchers have been interested in leveraging this biomolecule to connect genotype and phenotype. Identifying gene expression patterns – when and where the transcription of particular genes occurs – is often integral to discovering gene function and regulatory mechanisms.
Ridgefield taken down by Fife in 2A football preliminary round

Nov 9, 2024 | columbian.com | Drew Larson

News / Sports / Prep Sports Spudders’ season ends with 34-7 loss RIDGEFIELD — Vadym and Slavik Shemedyuk combined for 302 rushing yards and five touchdowns as Fife toppled Ridgefield 34-7 in the WIAA 2A preliminary round at Spudder Stadium Saturday afternoon. The visiting Trojans (7-3) of the South Puget Sound League accumulated 410 yards on the ground to keep the hometown Spudders (8-2) at bay. Ridgefield’s lone score came on a 53-yard catch-and-run score from Landon DeBeaumont to Talon...
Former Trump estate in Greenwich sells for $31.5M

Oct 14, 2024 | hartfordbusiness.com | Drew Larson

The former Greenwich home of presidential candidate Donald Trump and his ex-wife, Ivanna Trump, has sold for $31.5 million. Financier Robert Steinberg and his wife, Suzanne, bought the 19,786-square-foot shoreline mansion from Ivanna Trump in 1998 for $15 million. Ivanna Trump died in 2022. The Steinbergs sold the property to Num 21 Vista Drive LLC and Twenty One Vista Drive LLC, in a deal recorded Oct. 10, according to town land records.
CT Airport Authority names new executive director

Oct 13, 2024 | hartfordbusiness.com | Drew Larson

The Connecticut Airport Authority’s board of directors named Michael W. Shea as its next executive director Thursday. Shea, who currently serves as CAA’s deputy executive director, will succeed Kevin Dillon in the organization’s top role. Dillon previously announced that he planned to retire in early 2025, and the board began a nationwide search for his replacement in May 2024.
State Bond Commission to consider $1.3B for statewide projects

Oct 13, 2024 | hartfordbusiness.com | Drew Larson

Click below to view the full agenda for Tuesday's meeting. More Information The state Bond Commission is scheduled to meet next week to vote on $1.3 billion in general obligation and revenue bonds for dozens of projects across the state. The meeting begins at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday and will be chaired by Gov. Ned Lamont.
Developer proposing drive-thru restaurant at Olympia Diner eyes potential zoning change

Oct 13, 2024 | hartfordbusiness.com | Drew Larson

A developer is proposing to build a drive-thru “quick service” restaurant at the site of the Olympia Diner in Newington. The owners of the iconic diner have been trying to sell or lease the 1.2-acre property at 3413 Berlin Turnpike for several years. Arista Development LLC has agreed to purchase the property contingent on receiving zoning approvals. Arista has filed a pre-application with the town’s Planning and Zoning Commission seeking input on the proposal.
Here’s how a mostly vacant UConn property could help advance self-driving vehicle technology and make roads safer

Oct 13, 2024 | hartfordbusiness.com | Drew Larson

Imagine a world without speeding tickets, preventable crashes and insurance claims for damaged vehicles — and without emergencies and deaths on roadways. That’s the future Steve Cortese, managing partner of Promesa Capital LLC, wants to help become a reality through a deal with the University of Connecticut.
$243M projects to improve circulation/bag screening, support growth at Bradley more than 50% done

Oct 13, 2024 | hartfordbusiness.com | Drew Larson

Two major projects at Bradley International Airport, estimated to cost $243 million, are expected to improve the flow of passengers through the main terminal and set the stage for future growth. Both projects are more than 50% complete, the Connecticut Airport Authority (CAA) announced Wednesday. “Once complete, these projects will really optimize the way arriving and departing passengers move through Bradley International Airport,” said Kevin A. Dillon, executive director of the CAA.
Waterbury branch train service to resume Oct. 28 after severe flooding washed away parts of track

Oct 13, 2024 | hartfordbusiness.com | Drew Larson

Train service is set to resume on the Waterbury branch of Metro-North Railroad on Oct. 28, starting with the 4:45 a.m. train from Waterbury and the 7 a.m. train from Bridgeport. Parts of the railroad were damaged in the heavy rain storm on Aug. 18, which caused severe flooding and prompted the Federal Emergency Management Agency to declare Fairfield, New Haven and Litchfield counties disaster areas. In Seymour, part of the trackbed near the Kinneytown Dam was washed away.

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Articles

A haplotype‐resolved reference genome of Quercus alba sheds light on the evolutionary history of oaks

Sequencing historical RNA: unrealized potential to increase understanding of the plant tree of life

Ridgefield taken down by Fife in 2A football preliminary round

Former Trump estate in Greenwich sells for $31.5M

CT Airport Authority names new executive director

State Bond Commission to consider $1.3B for statewide projects

Developer proposing drive-thru restaurant at Olympia Diner eyes potential zoning change

Here’s how a mostly vacant UConn property could help advance self-driving vehicle technology and make roads safer

$243M projects to improve circulation/bag screening, support growth at Bradley more than 50% done

Waterbury branch train service to resume Oct. 28 after severe flooding washed away parts of track

Journalists covering the same region

Chris Maza

Daniel Drainville

Stephanie Barry

Ciara Speller

Frederick Gore

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