Kyle Jones

New Haven

Weekend Anchor at WVIT-TV (West Hartford, CT)

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Articles

Cannabis retailer hopes CT's new shopping rules help improve statewide sales

3 weeks ago | nbcconnecticut.com | Kyle Jones

Two years after it was legalized, adult-use cannabis sales in Connecticut are hovering around $16 million in sales each month. In Massachusetts, however, that number is about $140 million per month. David Salinas, CEO of Hi! People in Derby hopes relaxed regulations on store design and shopping experience can help those numbers. "Right now, we're headed toward a $200 million year - again.
Sister of man killed on Christmas Eve in New Haven, Conn. emotional after suspect's arrest

4 weeks ago | nbcboston.com | Kyle Jones

New Haven police are providing details on a Christmas Eve shooting that left Heriberto Cotto, 43, dead, and it happened the day before his sister's birthday. "Unfortunately, I lost my brother on Christmas Eve. It was just not Christmas Eve, it was also my birthday on Christmas Day," his sister Yarisbeth Cotto said. On Wednesday, New Haven police said the man responsible, 32-year-old Issac Cintron, was captured in Pennsylvania after attempting a second murder on Dec. 30.
New Haven restaurant gets top honors from Italian food and wine group

1 month ago | nbcconnecticut.com | Kyle Jones

Danilo Mongillo stood in the middle of his Strega restaurant and tapped his hand over his heart. "And like thump, thump, thump, thump, YES! We did it again!"That's how he described learning that Strega won two out of three forks from Gambero Rosso, a top food and wine group in Italy. The award named Strega one of the best Italian restaurants in the world. "New Haven deserves this, and I want to say Italy is here in New Haven today with this recognition," Mongillo said.
New smoke shop rules regulate location, licenses in New Haven

1 month ago | nbcconnecticut.com | Kyle Jones

New Haven city leaders gathered Thursday as Mayor Justin Elicker signed new smoke shop regulations into law. The ordinances follow both complaints from residents, and issues at some of the shops that were investigated by the health department. "And found that there were other substances being sold other than tobacco products," City Health Director Maritza Bond said. It's a problem Ward 27 Alder Richard Furlow said he hears a lot about.
Family, friends and Yale police remember fallen officer Greg Swiantek

1 month ago | nbcconnecticut.com | Kyle Jones

Family, friends and law enforcement came together to say goodbye to Yale Police officer Greg Swiantek on Wednesday. He was described as a caring and compassionate officer, and a dad that others wanted to be more like. "We'll never forget him," Yale Police Department Chief Anthony Campbell said. "He was just an absolutely wonderful man."Swiantek,47, died on March 12 after complaining that he wasn't feeling well throughout his shift.
Mother, friend of teen killed in crash speak after New Haven PD announce arrests

1 month ago | nbcconnecticut.com | Kyle Jones

Juliana Webber-Ortiz is one of 12 people involved in a fatal car crash on Middletown Avenue July 27. Just after 1 a.m., she and her best friend Madysin Hilker were hit head-on when a car tried to pass others on the wrong side of the road. Another car was also hit. "We grew up together and we were ready to start our life," Webber-Ortiz said Friday during a news conference at New Haven Police Headquarters. "I am a survivor of that night.
Concerns grow over potential federal education cuts, staff sizes in New Haven

1 month ago | nbcconnecticut.com | Kyle Jones

Among the 40 schools and nearly 20,000 students in New Haven Public Schools, there's a math problem, according to New Haven Federation of Teachers President Leslie Blatteau. "And then New Haven, we have 56% of our property is nontaxable. So then our students suffer? This is where the state of Connecticut, being a wealthy state, should absolutely step in to make sure every child in the state has what they deserve," Blatteau said.
New transfer station rules, campaign to cut down on illegal dumping in New Haven

1 month ago | nbcconnecticut.com | Kyle Jones

"I usually try to link a bulk pile to a house, or a name."When it comes to bulk trash, Cynthia Rivera is an illegal dumping detective. "Luckily, I found the number and gave them a call and they said 'how'd you know?' And I said, 'the trash talks!'" Rivera said. She's a supervisor in New Haven's Department of Public Works, in the Public Spaces Department. Rivera issues warnings and fines for illegal dumping around the city. The most common item she finds are tires.
Five charged in connection with Bridgeport election case appear in court

1 month ago | nbcconnecticut.com | Kyle Jones

Five people charged in Bridgeport in connection with an investigation into how absentee ballots were handled made their first appearances in court Thursday. It was a quick first hearing for those who are charged, and the start of what could be a long trial, according to one of the attorneys. "The amount of evidence, the number of defendants.
Toad's Place in New Haven, CT celebrates 50 years of music and memories

1 month ago | nbcboston.com | Kyle Jones

"We started this from scratch. No one else ever did this."Anthony 'Tank' Dunbar looked around the wide-open space of Toad's Place, and a tear gathered in the corner of his eye as he thought back on the 45 years that he helped keep the peace at the iconic music venue. "I've sweated, you know I've bled, I've laughed. I've had more fun than anything else.