John Craven

Connecticut, New York, United States

Political Reporter and Host at News 12 Connecticut

Award-seeking political reporter for @news12CT • Biscuit, sweet tea, and Yacht Rock enthusiast • Past: @69news / @fox7austin / @6NewsCTX / @ABC13News

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Norwalk guidance counselor charged with sexually abusing 7th grader

Jul 11, 2024 | newyork.news12.com | John Craven

A former middle school guidance counselor is charged with sexually assaulting a seventh-grade student at Nathan Hale Middle School in Norwalk. According to an arrest warrant, Luisa Melchionne, 47, of New Canaan, performed sex acts on the boy inside her office – during school hours. Police said that a fellow teacher tipped off authorities in late April, after he saw explicit text messages on Melchionne's phone.
Bill that would allow people sue for 'fertility fraud' was dropped

Apr 1, 2024 | connecticut.news12.com | Nicole Alarcon Soares |John Craven

A bill that would have allowed people sue for "fertility fraud" was dropped in Hartford. It was a defeat at the state Capitol for dozens of people who say they were secretly fathered by a fertility doctor. The Legislature's Judiciary Committee dropped the bill on Monday. A lawsuit claims Dr. Burton Caldwell fraudulently impregnated at least 23 of his own patients. Several of his offspring begged lawmakers to make it easier to sue.
Friends and former rivals alike attend Lieberman funeral

Mar 29, 2024 | connecticut.news12.com | John Craven

Among the nearly 2,000 mourners who attended longtime Sen. Joe Lieberman's funeral on Friday were longtime political allies – but also former foes. Despite their differences, each remembered a moral public servant who stuck to his principles. Rep. Rosa DeLauro met Lieberman back in the 1960s. Both came of age in the rough-and-tumble New Haven politics of the era. But in 2010, she urged voters to recall the senator (which isn't allowed in Connecticut) for holding up an Obamacare vote.
Lieberman remembered as man who transcended politics and the political aisle

Mar 29, 2024 | connecticut.news12.com | John Craven |Rose Shannon

Many friends of former Sen. Joe Lieberman, including those who often disagreed with him over his politics, attended his funeral at Congregation Agudath Sholom in Stamford Friday. Hundreds were in attendance, including Lieberman's one-time political rival, Gov. Ned Lamont, who delivered his eulogy. "He never quite fit in that Republican or Democratic box. I think maybe, in an odd way, I helped liberate him because when he beat me. Beat me pretty good, by the way," said Lamont.
Remembering Joe Lieberman: Gore, Lamont to attend funeral

Mar 28, 2024 | connecticut.news12.com | John Craven

Nearly a quarter century ago, Al Gore and Joe Lieberman came within a few hundred votes of winning The White House. On Friday, Gore will travel to Stamford to say goodbye to his running mate, who died from injuries suffered in a fall on Wednesday. Joining him will be Lieberman's political friends – and former rivals – a testament to a complicated politician who constantly broke party barriers. "YOU KNEW WHERE HE STOOD"One of those former foes is Gov.
Joe Lieberman remembered as a force in politics

Mar 27, 2024 | connecticut.news12.com | John Craven

Joe Lieberman was a force of politics both in Connecticut and around the world. A force who wasn't afraid to go his own way even if it frustrated his own party. But on Wednesday, even Lieberman's one-time opponents are remembering a giant. LOVE HIM OR HATE HIMLieberman always had your attention. A fixture in Connecticut politics who came tantalizingly close to the vice presidency. Lieberman was Al Gore's running mate in 2000 -- America's first Jewish VP candidate. But it would never happen.
‘Denied justice.’ Clean Slate Law delayed once again

Mar 27, 2024 | connecticut.news12.com | John Craven

As Easter approaches, the south steps of the state Capitol looked like a scene out of the Bible on Wednesday. Clergy members washed the feet of 12 formerly incarcerated people, just as Jesus was said to do for his disciples during Holy Week. It was a symbolic protest over yet another delay in Connecticut’s new Clean Slate Law. THIRD ROUND OF DELAYSJust days before Christmas, Gov. Ned Lamont “wiped away” some 80,000 criminal convictions off a chalk board at a New Haven church.
'Make it Here.' Connecticut's new tourism campaign revealed

Mar 27, 2024 | connecticut.news12.com | John Craven |Rose Shannon

Connecticut unveiled its new tourism campaign Wednesday. The state's new slogan is "Make it Here," which officials already use to target businesses. The ads will run in the New York City and Boston markets, on billboards and JetBlue flights. State tourism officials said that Connecticut has seen an increased spike in national media attention, which has led to more visitors.
Officials: Increased media attention has led to more people visiting Connecticut

Mar 27, 2024 | connecticut.news12.com | John Craven |Rose Shannon

Officials: Increased media attention has led to more people visiting Connecticut Mar 27, 2024, 4:22pmUpdated 14m agoState tourism officials said Wednesday that Connecticut has seen an increased spike in national media attention, which has led to more visitors. "Last year, we had all-time highs on visitation, on lodging revenue, and also hits on CTVisit," says Anthony Anthony, Connecticut's chief marketing officer.
Sick day legislation advances out of committee

Mar 22, 2024 | connecticut.news12.com | John Craven |Rose Shannon

All Connecticut workers are one step closer to receiving paid sick days. The Legislature's labor committee advanced an expansion bill Thursday. The bill will now head to the full Legislature for a vote. The proposed legislation would require all employers give employees paid sick days, regardless of the number of employees employed.