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June Is Men’s Health Month: Take Charge of Your Wellbeing
Men’s Health Month – June 2025 is a nationwide observance focused on raising awareness of preventable health problems and encouraging early detection and treatment of disease among men and boys. The Waterbury Times|Published June 1 2025 💪 What It’s All About: Men’s Health Month shines a spotlight on physical, mental, and emotional well-being. It’s a time…
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Closing Out May: Chaos to Community, Waterbury Stays Standing
Closing Out May: From Chaos to Community, Waterbury Stays StandingBy The Waterbury Times May tested us. From sirens echoing through city streets to heartbreaking headlines that shook neighborhoods across Waterbury, this month brought more turbulence than any of us wanted. Families were left with unanswered questions, youth faced fear where there should be freedom, and…
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Is Gun Violence Really an Infectious Disease? Waterbury’s $2M Proposal Raises Tough Questions
The Waterbury Health Department is seeking $2 million in state funding to address the city’s escalating gun violence. Their approach? Treat it like an infectious disease. The proposal, part of the Gun Violence Prevention Partnership, aims to deploy evidence-based prevention and intervention strategies for individuals aged 10 to 34—especially young Black men, who are disproportionately…
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PUBLIC SAFETY ALERT: Facebook Marketplace Robberies in Waterbury, CT
The Waterbury Police Department is investigating a series of armed robberies connected to Facebook Marketplace transactions. These incidents occurred on May 9, 12, and 17, 2025, in the Fiske Street area. In each case, victims were lured to the location under the pretense of selling electronics—specifically, a gaming laptop, an iPad, and an iPhone. The…
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29-Year-Old Woman Dies in Waterbury Police Custody; Investigation Underway
WATERBURY, Conn. – A 29-year-old woman, Alyssa Insogna, died while in custody at the Waterbury Police Department on May 10, prompting an investigation by the Office of the Inspector General. Insogna was arrested on May 9 near an abandoned house on Willow Street. During a search, police reportedly found multiple folds of heroin and fentanyl in…
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When Homeschooling Hides Harm: Is It Time for More Oversight?
When the Kimberly Sullivan case hit national headlines, it shocked the country. Allegedly withdrawing her stepson from school in the 4th grade and keeping him isolated for decades, the story raised more than just eyebrows — it raised urgent questions. How does a child disappear from the system in plain sight? How did no one notice?…
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A Tragedy in Waterbury — And a Wake-Up Call for All Connecticut Drivers
Waterbury, CT —As a lifelong Connecticut resident, seeing headlines about accidents on our roads is sadly nothing new. But this past week, the tragedy that unfolded in Waterbury hit especially hard. Four people — four human beings with dreams, families, and futures — lost their lives when a car slammed into a local corner store.…
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State Approves $9.3 Million to Revitalize Downtown Waterbury and West Main Street Corridor
WATERBURY, CT — In a major win for the Brass City, the State Bond Commission has approved $9.3 million in funding to help revitalize downtown Waterbury and a nearby neighborhood, marking a transformative investment in the city’s future. The funding includes a $5.3 million allocation to the Waterbury Development Corporation for the environmental cleanup of the…
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The Waterbury Times Investigates: “Waterbury, CT – Clickbait”
The Waterbury Times Investigates: “Waterbury, CT – Clickbait” In this powerful new docu-series, The Waterbury Times Investigates pulls back the curtain on how sensationalized media coverage has played a key role in shaping the public perception of Waterbury, Connecticut. Waterbury, CT – Clickbaitdives deep into how local news outlets have repeatedly highlighted the city’s struggles, crime, and controversy,…
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