Josh Lanier

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Josh Lanier has spent years chasing leads wherever they take him — from presidential campaigns and murderers to mommy bloggers. His work has appeared in newspapers, magazines, and online publications. His favorite story is still the next one.

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Groton, CT
Weather
Coastal Flood Advisory in Effect for CT Coast Coastal Flood Advisory in Effect for CT Coast Coastal Flood Advisory in Effect for CT Coast
Coastal Flood Advisory in Effect for CT Coast A coastal flood advisory is in place for parts of southwestern Connecticut and neighboring southern Westchester County, according to the National Weather Service. The advisory targets communities along the shoreline and low-lying areas most vulnerable to rising water. The weather service warned that "minor flooding" could affect properties near the shore and waterfront. "Some roads and low-lying properties, including parking lots, parks, lawns, and homes and businesses with basements near the waterfront, will experience minor flooding," the advisory said. The alert is active through the aft…

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by Josh Lanier
National Interest
Own A Piece Of Richard Gere’s Former $10M New Canaan Mansion Salvaged From Demolition Own A Piece Of Richard Gere’s Former $10M New Canaan Mansion Salvaged From Demolition Own A Piece Of Richard Gere’s Former $10M New Canaan Mansion Salvaged From Demolition
Own A Piece Of Richard Gere’s Former $10M New Canaan Mansion Salvaged From Demolition Eight months after actor Richard Gere moved with his wife and their two children to her native Spain, the $10.75 million Connecticut mansion they once called home has been demolished. The 32-acre estate was torn down so developers could create nine separate housing lots. The move drew backlash from architectural preservationists and neighbors, but it’s also giving some buyers the rare chance to own salvaged pieces of the Colonial-style mansion once owned by Paul Simon. Hudson Valley House Parts, an architectural preservation company, was hired to remove and resell the most valuable features…

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by Josh Lanier
Greenwich, CT
On Your Side
6 CT Billionaires Land On Forbes Wealthiest Americans List; Richest Entry Tumbles 4 Spots 6 CT Billionaires Land On Forbes Wealthiest Americans List; Richest Entry Tumbles 4 Spots 6 CT Billionaires Land On Forbes Wealthiest Americans List; Richest Entry Tumbles 4 Spots
6 CT Billionaires Land On Forbes Wealthiest Americans List; Richest Entry Tumbles 4 Spots Forbes has released its annual list of the wealthiest Americans, and six business moguls from Connecticut have the honor and the cash to make an appearance. Topping the list are the usual suspects: Elon Musk, Larry Ellison, Mark Zuckerberg, Jeff Bezos, and Larry Page — a quintet whose combined $1.37 trillion fortune equals nearly a fifth of the entire $6.75 trillion U.S. budget. But Connecticut has its own recognizable names featured on the Forbes richest list. The state's wealthiest man, Greenwich's Steve Cohen, who runs Point72 Asset Management in Stamford and owns the New York Mets, fel…

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by Josh Lanier
Norwalk, CT
Breaking News
Norwalk Landlord, Ex-Political Hopeful Gets 50 Years For Killing Tenant: State Norwalk Landlord, Ex-Political Hopeful Gets 50 Years For Killing Tenant: State Norwalk Landlord, Ex-Political Hopeful Gets 50 Years For Killing Tenant: State
Norwalk Landlord, Ex-Political Hopeful Gets 50 Years For Killing Tenant: State A Connecticut landlord woman was sentenced to 50 years in prison for the fatal shooting of her tenant during a heated dispute inside a local home.  Ellen Wink, 65, was convicted of murder and criminal lockout for the 2022 shooting of 54-year-old Kurt Lametta, the State Attorney's Office said.  A Superior Court jury in Stamford rejected her claims of self-defense and extreme emotional disturbance after prosecutors presented evidence showing a long history of conflict between the two. Lametta, who rented from Wink, recorded their final confrontation on his cellphone. That video was …

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by Josh Lanier
Stoughton, MA
Breaking News
Stoughton Man Sentenced To Life For Killing Girlfriend In Apartment With Kids Nearby: DA Stoughton Man Sentenced To Life For Killing Girlfriend In Apartment With Kids Nearby: DA Stoughton Man Sentenced To Life For Killing Girlfriend In Apartment With Kids Nearby: DA
Stoughton Man Sentenced To Life For Killing Girlfriend In Apartment With Kids Nearby: DA A Stoughton man has been sentenced to life in prison for killing his girlfriend inside their apartment in 2019, Norfolk County prosecutors said. Ilton Rodrigues, 55, admitted in court to stabbing 43-year-old Telma SaBras seven times before lying next to her and stabbing himself in the chest in a failed suicide attempt. Judge Michael A. Doolin on Tuesday, Sept. 9, sentenced Rodrigues to life after he pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in Norfolk Superior Court, District Attorney Michael W. Morrissey said. The couple’s 7-year-old son and 17-year-old daughter were home when Rodrigues …

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by Josh Lanier
Manchester, CT
Breaking News
Manchester Man Dies After Medical Emergency Leads To Multi-Car Crash: Police Manchester Man Dies After Medical Emergency Leads To Multi-Car Crash: Police Manchester Man Dies After Medical Emergency Leads To Multi-Car Crash: Police
Manchester Man Dies After Medical Emergency Leads To Multi-Car Crash: Police An 83-year-old man died following a crash involving multiple vehicles Tuesday morning, Sept. 9, police said. The driver hit a parked car near 186 East Center Street in Manchester just before 7:30 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 9. The impact sent him careening into another vehicle, investigators said.  “Preliminary findings indicate that the operator may have suffered a medical emergency before the initial collision,” police said. Emergency crews rushed the Manchester man to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Authorities have not released his name. No other injuries were reported.&…

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by Josh Lanier
West Haven, CT
Your Community
West Haven School Bus Crash Sends 2 Children To Hospital West Haven School Bus Crash Sends 2 Children To Hospital West Haven School Bus Crash Sends 2 Children To Hospital
West Haven School Bus Crash Sends 2 Children To Hospital Two children were taken to a hospital after a car rear-ended the bus they were on Tuesday morning, Sept. 9, police said. A New Haven school bus was turning from Spring Street onto Front Avenue in West Haven when another vehicle crashed into the back of it. One child suffered minor injuries and was taken to an area hospital, police said. A second student also reported being hurt and was transported to a hospital for evaluation. Authorities did not identify the school or release the students’ ages. The driver of the vehicle that struck the bus declined medical attention, authorities sa…

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by Josh Lanier
Fairfield, CT
Breaking News
Over 200K In CT Could Lose Health Coverage Under New Trump Law: See Which Cities Hit Hardest Over 200K In CT Could Lose Health Coverage Under New Trump Law: See Which Cities Hit Hardest Over 200K In CT Could Lose Health Coverage Under New Trump Law: See Which Cities Hit Hardest
Over 200K In CT Could Lose Health Coverage Under New Trump Law: See Which Cities Hit Hardest A new analysis of the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” President Donald Trump’s signature legislation, estimates that more than 200,000 people in Connecticut will either lose their healthcare coverage or see an increase in the cost, according to a report. The act, signed into law on July 4, will overhaul the US government, expand presidential powers, and provide immigration officials with the largest budget in American history. It also aims to reduce spending in several sectors, including healthcare.  Related: CT Pays Higher Insurance Premiums Than Most States The Congressional Budget Of…

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by Josh Lanier
Southbury-Middlebury, CT
Breaking News
Driver's Beware: Portion Of I-84 Closed In Southbury After Tractor-Trailer Fire Driver's Beware: Portion Of I-84 Closed In Southbury After Tractor-Trailer Fire Driver's Beware: Portion Of I-84 Closed In Southbury After Tractor-Trailer Fire
Driver's Beware: Portion Of I-84 Closed In Southbury After Tractor-Trailer Fire Drivers planning to take I-84 west home Monday night, Sept. 8, should pick another route after a tractor-trailer caught fire, forcing police to shut down a section of the busy highway.  The fire was reported just before 6 p.m., according to the state Department of Transportation.  Police have shut down the westbound lanes between exits 14 and 13, with the latter off-ramp also closed. Traffic in both directions was at a near standstill, according to CT Roads.  It's unclear when that section may reopen. Drivers should avoid the area if possible. Authorities have not said…

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by Josh Lanier
South Windsor, CT
Obituaries
Loved Ones Mourn Sudden Death Of South Windsor Firefighter: ‘John Will Be Missed’ Loved Ones Mourn Sudden Death Of South Windsor Firefighter: ‘John Will Be Missed’ Loved Ones Mourn Sudden Death Of South Windsor Firefighter: ‘John Will Be Missed’
Loved Ones Mourn Sudden Death Of South Windsor Firefighter: ‘John Will Be Missed’ A Connecticut community is grieving after the sudden death of South Windsor Fire Department Staff Lt. John M. Kania. The 71-year-old lifelong South Windsor resident worked at Pratt & Whitney for more than 44 years. Kania was a second-generation firefighter in town and served nine years with Support Company 6 and its Fire Police Unit, the South Windsor Fire Department said. The cause of death was not released. When not serving his community, Kania enjoyed fishing and shooting sports. He was happiest surrounded by family, especially his grandchildren, according to his obituary. Kania lea…

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