Eva Zymaris

3 weeks ago | wtnh.com | Jennifer Brink |Eva Zymaris

NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — Weeks after a Yale police officer suddenly passed away, community members continue to find ways to honor his service. At BAR New Haven, a special beer called “End of Watch IPA” is on tap in honor of Yale Police Officer Gregory Swiantek, who died on March 12 after he is believed to have died from a massive heart attack brought on by multiple high-stress calls he was responding to that day.

1 month ago | wtnh.com | Eva Zymaris

WEST HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — A new partnership between the City of West Haven and the University of New Haven will give first responders and local high school graduates the opportunity to further their education. “Beginning in the Fall of 2025, every police officer, every firefighter, every 9-1-1 dispatcher, will now be able to attend the University of New Haven covered through a 100% scholarship offered by the University of New Haven,” West Haven Mayor Dorinda Borer said.

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Eva Zymaris

WEST HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — A new partnership between the City of West Haven and the University of New Haven will give first responders and local high school graduates the opportunity to further their education. “Beginning in the Fall of 2025, every police officer, every firefighter, every 9-1-1 dispatcher, will now be able to attend the University of New Haven covered through a 100% scholarship offered by the University of New Haven,” West Haven Mayor Dorinda Borer said.

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Eva Zymaris

HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — Electric rates are top of mind for a lot of people right now, and the issue is taking center stage this legislative session. “Here in front of me is my Eversource bill for one month,” Sinix ODair, a West Hartford resident, said. “It’s nearly $2,800.” Connecticut GOP-backed bill aims to eliminate public benefits charge on electric bill Sinix ODair showed us his latest electric bill, and shared with News 8 he’s rented out rooms of his home to help cover costs.

1 month ago | wtnh.com | Jenn Brink |Eva Zymaris

NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) — Marches and rallies are happening Tuesday across the country as part of a national push to enhance education funding. Hundreds of people are participating outside Gateway Community College in New Haven, walking down to the New Haven Green. Advocates want greater funding and protections on the federal level but are also calling for the state to take action.