Author: D.M. Livingston
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Waterbury, CT – 06702- One of Connecticut’s Poorest ZIP Code
By D.M.Livingston|Published Jun 2025 Updated Nov 23, 2025 7:38PM Walking Downtown Waterbury Once Makes Poverty Impossible to Ignore Step into 06702, and the city’s struggles are immediately visible. An endless choreography of survival plays out on streets lined with aging homes, worn sidewalks, and residents carrying the weight of systemic economic hardship. This is one…
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New Laws go into Effect on July 1, 2025 in CT
📅 What’s Changing on July 1, 2025—And Why It Matters in Waterbury Several dozen new Connecticut laws kick in alongside the new fiscal year. Let’s break down the top changes and how they’ll shape life—right here in Waterbury. 1. New Biennial Budget & $9.7 B Bond Package 2. Education Expansion: AAPI + Civics & Media Literacy 3. Tougher Street Takeover Laws…
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FADED- THE BARBERSHOPS – A LOST ATLANTIS
The Decline of the Inner‑City Barbershop: A Lost Classroom for Black Men For decades, the corner barbershop stood as more than a place for haircuts—it was a sanctuary for Black men. It served as an informal school: a space to exchange wisdom, debate ideas, find mentorship, and build trust. From Soulful Roots to “Super Business”…
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Breaking News: Shots Fired in Waterbury- ( Yet Again )
BREAKING NEWS: Shots Fired in Hillside — Suspect at Large This just in — courtesy of Rick Kuhlman. WATERBURY, CT — Police are responding to reports of shots fired in the Hillside neighborhood late this morning. Authorities say the incident occurred on Woodlawn Terrace, where shell casings were recovered at the scene. According to preliminary reports, the suspect fled the…
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Torrington Man Found Dead in Abandoned Waterbury Building, Police Investigating
Another Out-of-Towner, Another Tragedy in Waterbury By D.M. Livingston Waterbury, CT— Police are investigating the untimely death of 40-year-old Joseph McCarthy, a Torrington resident found dead Sunday evening inside an abandoned building on Cherry Street. According to authorities, there are no apparent suspicious circumstances at this time. The investigation is ongoing. But for those of…
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“Not my President” circa 2000
A Walk Down Memory Lane: 25 Years Ago, America Had No President for Weeks Before Trump. Before Twitter. Before the country became so sharply divided that every election feels like an existential crisis — there was 2000. It’s been 25 years since America found itself in one of the most bizarre, uncertain political moments in…
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Late Night Sunday Crash Exit 23 Waterbury, Trooper Minor Injuries
Waterbury, CT — Late Sunday night, a Connecticut State Police cruiser was struck on I-84 westbound near Exit 23 while responding to an earlier crash. The incident occurred around 10:44 p.m. Both the trooper and the driver of the vehicle that hit the cruiser sustained minor injuries and were transported to the hospital. Authorities have not…
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⚠️ A Cautionary Tale for Waterbury’s Leaders: Words Have Consequences ⚠️
This weekend, a tragic and chilling event unfolded in Minnesota that should serve as a wake-up call for all of us—especially here in Waterbury. Minnesota State Rep. Melissa Hortman, a former Speaker of the House, and her husband were murdered in their home. A state senator and his wife were also shot in what authorities describe as targeted,…
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Are Connecticut Offenders Being Sentenced to Slaps on Wrists?
Waterbury,CT- Isn’t it time we took a hard look at Connecticut’s court system—especially after the recent spree of crimes committed by repeat offenders released on parole, probation, or bail in Waterbury and beyond? Right now, our laws impose a mandatory 25-year minimum only in two cases: murder/felony murder and aggravated sexual assault of a minor. That’s it.…
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