Author: D.M. Livingston
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Waterbury to Implement New Election Day Ballot Collectors for 2025
WATERBURY, CT– In preparation for the 2025 elections, Waterbury will introduce new Election Day ballot collectors across all polling locations. These updated, secure machines are designed to make the voting process more efficient and reduce wait times by automatically collecting and storing in-person ballots as they are cast.
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Willow & Hillside See Safety Improvements, but Waterbury Leaders Say the Work Isn’t Finished
By D.M. Livingston Published Aug 20, 2025 Waterbury, CT- The Willow Hillside neighborhood is beginning a new chapter in its efforts to combat crime, with a strategic increase in law enforcement presence and a renewed focus on community safety. To address the rising crime rates in the area, a 24-hour police presence has been established,…
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70th Anniversary of the Great Waterbury Flood of 1955: Remembering a City Transformed by Tragedy
August 19, 2025 Seventy years ago, on August 19, 1955, the city of Waterbury, Connecticut, was forever changed. A fierce tropical storm, named Diane, unleashed an unrelenting torrent of rain that turned the Naugatuck River into a raging monster. In the span of hours, entire neighborhoods were submerged, homes destroyed, and lives upended. What followed…
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Waterbury’s Brass Mills Center Killed Downtown – And Now the Internet May Be Bringing it Back
By D.M.Livingston|Published Aug 18, 2025 Updated Nov 23, 2025 7:20PM Waterbury, CT – The Brass Mills Center, once the shining beacon of modernity, opened its doors in 1997, promising a new era for Waterbury’s economy and retail landscape. But in the years that followed, it became clear that this sprawling shopping mall would come at a…
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Community Unites at Waterbury’s Tirado Park for 3rd Annual “Saving Our Youths – Stop the Violence” Initiative
Waterbury, CT – As the city faces rising concerns and holds the ranking of the 5th most dangerous city in Connecticut, according to the latest FBI crime data, residents are stepping up to reclaim their community. This Saturday, August Aug 23rd, the 3rd Annual Saving Our Youths – Stop the Violence Initiative returns to Tirado Park, bringing together voices from…
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Agent Dope Dealers: How Drug Dealers Serve as Extensions of Government Entities Profiting from the Inner-City Drug Crisis
The drug crisis gripping many inner-city neighborhoods has been a subject of intense public scrutiny for decades. From the crack cocaine epidemic of the 1980s to the opioid crisis today, the destructive forces of illicit drugs have ravaged entire communities, leaving deep social, economic, and psychological scars. But beneath the surface of the so-called “war…
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Waterbury Cape Verde Community Concerned as Tragic Flooding Hits São Vicente, Cabo Verde
Waterbury, CT- Cabo Verde, an island nation off the northwest coast of Africa known for its beautiful beaches and volcanic landscapes, is currently facing a heartbreaking disaster. The island of São Vicente has been hit by intense flooding caused by heavy thunderstorms. Preliminary reports from the Civil Protection Councilor José Carlos indicate that at least…
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“Black August: Revolution and Resistance- The American Tradition
Black August: A Time for Reflection, Resistance, and Resilience Black August is an annual observance that celebrates the history, struggles, and sacrifices of Black people in the fight for freedom, justice, and equality. It originated in the 1970s as a way to honor Black revolutionaries, particularly those who were incarcerated or martyred in the pursuit…
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Three Months No Answers: The Waterbury Times Update on Alyssa Insogna’s Death
By D.M. Livingston Published Aug 8, 2025 Waterbury, CT — Nearly three months have passed since the tragic death of 29-year-old Alyssa Insogna while in the custody of the Waterbury Police Department, yet the community is still waiting for answers. Insogna, a Caucasian female, was arrested on May 9, 2025, near an abandoned house on Willow…
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Shooting Fish in a Barrel: Waterbury’s “Quality of Life” Crackdown Misses the Mark
By D.M.Livingston Published August 8, 2025 Waterbury police recently announced a sweep of prostitution arrests in the Willow, Hillside, and Grove Street corridor, touting the operation as a “quality of life” victory. Yet for many local advocates and residents, the effort feels less like progress and more like punishment — aimed not at the root…
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