Kyle Jones

New Haven

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

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Articles

New Haven students walk out of school, march for education funding

1 week ago | nbcconnecticut.com | Kyle Jones

Students from Wilbur Cross, Metropolitan Business Academy, Sound School and more left early and headed to the New Haven Green on Friday. They say they deserved more money to support their education, and that several agencies need to step up. "I felt that I have been cheated out of having an equal opportunity as other students from other districts," Oren Mendieta, a student at Wilbur Cross High School, said.
Federal report details factors in line of duty death of Ricardo Torres

1 week ago | nbcconnecticut.com | Kyle Jones

"This has not been an easy time. Four years is a long time to wait for a report like this," New Haven Fire Chief John Alston said. He spoke in front of firefighters and the media Wednesday, when the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) released the Line of Duty Death Report for firefighter Ricardo Torres Jr.Torres died on May 21, 2021, while responding to a house fire on Valley Street.
Cannabis retailer hopes CT's new shopping rules help improve statewide sales

2 months 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

2 months 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

2 months 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

2 months 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

2 months 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

2 months 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

2 months 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

Mar 7, 2025 | 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.