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Gambardella wants to focus on reducing Hamden crime rates

Ron Gambardella, the Hamden Republican mayoral candidate, plans to focus on reducing the town’s crime rates if he wins the Nov. 2 election.  Gambardella said Hamden’s crime rates are the second-biggest issue the town faces, after improving the financial situation. In a story reported by HQNN, Gambardella said that he plans on reworking the budget…

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Student found with handgun at Hamden High School

BREAKING NEWS- A Hamden High School student was found in possession of a handgun Oct. 5. The student was escorted off campus and immediately taken into custody by the Hamden Police Department.

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American Foundation For Suicide Prevention’s ‘Out Of The Darkness Walk’ provides comfort and outlets for Hamden and New Haven residents

The Connecticut chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) hosted an Out Of The Darkness Walk this past Sunday as a part of Suicide Prevention Month events. 

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Growing marijuana at home is legal

Growing medical marijuana in your home is now legal in the state of Connecticut as of Oct. 1. The law that went into effect this month allows medical marijuana patients 18 and older to grow three mature plants and three immature plants per person allowed medical use, with a total of 12 plants per household.…

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Hamden hot meal program ends, long-term solutions needed to reduce food insecurity

The New Haven Community Soup Kitchen is ending its hot meal program at the Keefe Community Center on Oct. 13. Solutions for Hamden’s food insecurity problem are in the works.

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Quinnipiac University professor always puts her students first, even outside of work

As a member of the Connecticut Association of Health Executives, Professor Angela Mattie puts her students first any chance she gets.

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Quinnipiac University updates on COVID-19 protocols, effectiveness

Quinnipiac University students, faculty, and staff have made it into week five of on-campus learning. The university put an emphasis on mask compliance, social distancing protocol, and vaccination efficiency. 

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Hamden Restaurant Week is bringing customers back

Hamden Restaurant Week kicked off this week after a year marred by the COVID-19 pandemic.

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CXO apartment vandalized, community reacts as investigation is ongoing

Quinnipiac Public Safety and the Hamden Police Department are currently investigating three suspended students who vandalized Chief Experience Officer, Tom Ellett’s on-campus home.

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Hamden Receives $94,573 Insurance Distribution

Hamden received a $94,573 equity distribution from its insurance provider, the Connecticut Interlocal Risk Management Agency (CIRMA), Mayor Curt Balzano Leng announced in a press release on Monday.