Rachel Iacovone

2 weeks ago | nhpr.org | Rachel Iacovone

When the name of a Meriden 16-year-old was read at Francis T. Maloney High School’s graduation Tuesday, the crowd cheered — even though he was not there to hear it. Kevin and his father were detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement last week in Hartford after a scheduled immigration check-in, officials said. They're being detained in Texas. Recent Francis T. Maloney High School graduate Ella Rossi was supposed to sit beside Kevin at commencement.

2 weeks ago | ctpublic.org | Rachel Iacovone

Published June 11, 2025 at 1:43 PM EDT Ryan Caron King / Connecticut PublicChants of “No fear, no hate, no ICE in our state” echo in the courtyard of the federal courthouse in Hartford, Conn. as protesters call out against ICE raids in Connecticut and across the country on June 9, 2025. When the name of a Meriden 16-year-old was read at Francis T.

3 weeks ago | ctpublic.org | Rachel Iacovone

Published June 5, 2025 at 5:15 PM EDT Read in EnglishEl martes se concretó un esfuerzo para fortalecer los lazos económicos entre el estado de Connecticut y Puerto Rico, territorio de los Estados Unidos. El gobernador de Connecticut, Ned Lamont, firmó un proyecto de ley que crea una comisión comercial de 23 miembros entre el estado y Puerto Rico. “Este ha sido un largo proceso, y creo que ha sido un esfuerzo verdaderamente colaborativo.

3 weeks ago | ctpublic.org | Rachel Iacovone

Pride Month has only just begun, but Connecticut has gotten an early start — with celebrations in Bethel, Wethersfield, Ridgefield and Easton by the end of the first day. Though two of the largest Pride events — in Hartford and New Haven — won’t happen until September, there are dozens of events across the state aligning with the international month of observance. For the first time this year, The Health Collective is organizing Hartford Pride. Kay Muñoz is their director of community engagement.

3 weeks ago | ctmirror.org | Rachel Iacovone |Connecticut Public |Gabby DeBenedictis

An effort to deepen economic ties between the State of Connecticut and the U.S. Territory of Puerto Rico came together on Tuesday. Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont signed into law a bill that would establish a 23-member trade commission between the state and Puerto Rico. “This is a long time in the making, and I believe that it was the collaborative effort. We worked very hard to make it a reality, and we’re excited that this is moving forward,” said Rep. Juan Candelaria, D-New Haven.