Stephanie Barry

2 days ago | masslive.com | Stephanie Barry

BOSTON — In an unusual special session, the Supreme Judicial Court heard arguments involving whether a man who killed a bystander during an altercation at the Holyoke Mall at Ingleside can argue he acted in self defense.

3 days ago | masslive.com | Stephanie Barry

SPRINGFIELD — The state Attorney General’s office has reportedly revived an investigation into whether the mayoral candidate of Justin Hurst paid for votes in 2023. City officials confirmed that a prosecutor and a Massachusetts state trooper visited City Hall May 28 and quizzed Elections Office staff and requested voter records related to the mayoral race that pitted Hurst against longtime incumbent Mayor Domenic J. Sarno.

1 week ago | masslive.com | Stephanie Barry

SPRINGFIELD — With the Department of Homeland Security now cracking down on “sanctuary jurisdictions,” leaders in targeted cities in Western Massachusetts are urging the president to reconsider or, in some cases, to check his facts. Springfield, Amherst, Northampton and Holyoke made the new DHS “sanctuary jurisdiction” list, as well as Hampshire, Franklin and Berkshire counties. After learning of the new list, local municipal leaders pushed back at the federal administration.

1 week ago | masslive.com | Stephanie Barry

SPRINGFIELD — Mayor Domenic J. Sarno is calling for the closure of a Forest Park bodega after it was labeled by law enforcement as a “drug front” while announcing mass arrests on Tuesday. “Mayor Sarno States Garcia’s Market Take Down Warrants a Shut Down!” a press release headline read in bold letters Wednesday evening. The call comes a day after Hampden District Attorney Anthony D.

1 week ago | masslive.com | Stephanie Barry

SPRINGFIELD — ‘Tis the season for white-tailed deer fawns. Over the weekend, staff at the Zoo at Forest Park and city officials said they learned of three separate fawns disturbed by members of the public who believed the animals had been abandoned. “While we understand the concern, we want to urge our community: please do not disturb or remove baby wildlife,” a statement released by zoo staff read. In fact, fawns commonly spend time alone.