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WEST HARTFORD, Conn. (WFSB) - A West Hartford business owner was taken into ICE custody last weekend outside a Dunkin’ location on Park Road, prompting elected officials and community members to call for his release.
The West Hartford delegation said Seyo Cecunjanin was detained by ICE agents in unmarked vehicles with guns drawn and was handcuffed in front of his sons before being transported to a detention facility in Rhode Island.
West Hartford, CT – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) gathered with Senator Richard Blumenthal, community leaders, and advocates outside West Hartford Town Hall with local resident Emir Cecunjanin to demand the release of his father Seyo from ICE custody.
HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — Families and neighbors made their way to Sigourney Park in Hartford to honor loved ones who have been taken by violence and to support survivors.
The Mothers United Against Violence (MUAV) hosted their 21st annual Day of Remembrance event to those that gathered on Sunday.
Federal, state, and local officials, along with LGBTQ+ community members and allies, gathered outside the steps of West Hartford’s Town Hall on Saturday, July 27, to kick off the annual West Hartford Pride Festival and celebrate the community dedicated to protecting every citizen.
SOUTHINGTON, Conn. (WTNH) — Southington received $300,000 in federal funding to address the recurring floods in Plantsville and address critical infrastructure, according to an announcement by Rep. Chris Poulos (D-Southington) Friday.
The funds will go toward an engineering study to identify long-term flood-mitigation solutions, aimed at protecting homes and businesses, according to the statement. The town secured the funds through partnership with Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), and Rep. John Larson (D-Conn.).
Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) announced an amendment to the Fiscal Year 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) that would stop Donald Trump and Pete Hegseth’s costly name change at the Pentagon.
SOUTHINGTON, CT — Southington has secured a $275,625 federal grant to fund a flood mitigation study aimed at reducing chronic flooding in the Plantsville section of town, local and federal officials announced Friday.
Federal legislation aimed at spurring more housing construction, including in Connecticut's Fairfield County, awaits President Donald Trump's approval, after the president reneged on plans to sign it Wednesday.
Connecticut’s delegation expressed anger and frustration after President Trump canceled the signing of a bipartisan federal housing bill on Wednesday.
“Holding housing hostage for this voter suppression bill is totally unacceptable," Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D) said. “I'm angry because the solution here is within grasp and the president has created a needless, reckless problem that members of his own party are condemning.”