
Taylor Kinzler
Weekday Co-Anchor, NBC Connecticut Today at WVIT-TV (West Hartford, CT)
Emmy Award-Winning Anchor / Reporter @nbcconnecticut 📲 Story idea? [email protected]
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1 month ago |
nbcconnecticut.com | Taylor Kinzler
Every year, the Connecticut Agricultural Information Council recognizes farmers who are innovating and making a difference in the industry. This year's recipient is Allyson Angelini, of Full Heart Farm in Ledyard. "Allyson's recognition as Outstanding Young Farmer is well deserved," said Connecticut Agriculture Commissioner Bryan P. Hurlburt.
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2 months ago |
nbcconnecticut.com | Taylor Kinzler
April 15 is the last day to file your taxes. If you need assistance, a Connecticut coalition is available and free of charge to residents. Since its inception, Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) has returned more than $15million in tax refunds and credits to communities across the state. Eric Harrison, the president and CEO of United Way of Central and Northeastern Connecticut, is encouraging families that qualify to take advantage of this program.
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2 months ago |
nbcconnecticut.com | Taylor Kinzler
A local bridal boutique owner is urging others to listen to their bodies following her breast cancer diagnosis. Abbie Paklos, 34, took over The Wedding Dress in Portland in 2018, helping brides across the state find their dream dress, but in the midst of planning her own wedding, she discovered a lump in her breast. Paklos says her doctor assured her that she was young and the likelihood of this being breast cancer was rare, but she knew something was wrong and asked for a mammogram.
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2 months ago |
nbcconnecticut.com | Taylor Kinzler
Gracia Hemans-Martin is an East Hartford artisan who is known to many in the community as "The Leather Genie."She grew up in Jamaica and was first introduced to leather crafting at an early age. By 14, she could make a leather shoe from scratch. "I like when people walk in the door and they ask me to make something I've never made before," Hemans-Martin said.
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Mar 22, 2025 |
nbcconnecticut.com | Taylor Kinzler
Chapel Haven Schleifer Center in New Haven used the global awareness day to support the Lots of Socks campaign. Participants had the chance to get creative with sock-themed art activities, a fashion show and open mic night. The idea is to pick a pair of mismatched socks, start a conversation and advocate for the rights and inclusion of people with Down Syndrome.
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