Historic Bushnell Park has been transformed into a winter wonderland thanks to a skating rink that opened tonight. It runs through January 6th. It’s been nearly a decade since there was last […]
Skating Returns to Bushnell Park
Himes Rules out Running for Lieberman Seat in 2012
4th District Congressman Jim Himes will not run for the senate seat in 2012 currently held by Senator Joe Lieberman. During a taping of “Face the State with Dennis House,” the recently […]
Lamont Says Lieberman Beatable, but Won’t Challenge him in ’12
In the past quarter century only four people have won Democratic senate primaries in Connecticut: Chris Dodd, Joe Lieberman, Dick Blumenthal and Ned Lamont. Despite his inclusion in this elite club, it […]
Mindboggling Parking Policies Hurting Hartford
For as long as I can remember, people have complained about parking in Downtown Hartford. Defenders of the current parking situation will argue there is plenty of parking and it is cheaper […]
Reason #728 to Own a Buick Roadmaster
This is the Roadmaster’s favorite time of the year: getting the Christmas tree at Dzen’s tree farm in South Windsor. While the master of the road enjoys this easy duty, I’m sure […]
Wragge to the Early Show: A Good Guy Gets a Good Gig
We’re pretty excited here at Channel 3 that someone with some Hartford roots will be anchoring the CBS Early Show, seen here on WFSB every Monday through Friday 7-9AM. I’m talking about […]
Season’s Greetings from Channel 3
The Eyewitness News team got together recently for our holiday picture. Due to the crazy schedules of a 24/7 operation and breaking news, it is rare that we are all together. But […]
Could Dodd run for the Senate in ’12 or Beyond?
After interviewing Senator Chris Dodd this week in his office in Washington and covering his final speech on the senate floor, I came to a quick conclusion: being a senator is one […]
Face the State Faces Face the Nation
The legendary Bob Schieffer has retired at the young age of 78. The man who guided the venerable CBS News Sunday political show “Face the Nation” to the top of the ratings […]
A Who’s Who of Dignitaries Saying Goodbye to Senator Dodd
Among those stopping by to celebrate Senator Dodd’s 36 year career in Washington: Vice President Joe Biden, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Senator Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, and Senator Joe Lieberman. Roughly 50 senators […]
Covering Senator Dodd in D.C.
Eyewitness News is here in Washington to cover Senator Chris Dodd’s final speech on the senate floor. We also taped this Sunday’s Face the State in his office, an office once inhabited […]
Baldwin: New Arena not Necessary for NHL Return to Hartford
Howard Baldwin in front of the Hartford Civic Center (now the XL Center) in the 1970s There is a new era dawning at the State Capitol with a new Governor taking […]
Lt. Governor-elect Nancy Wyman Recovering from Face the State
This Sunday on Face the State, we have our first interview since the election with Lieutenant Governor-elect Nancy Wyman, shown here with some local girl scouts who were visiting our weather department. […]
Squash for the Holidays, and I’m not talking Butternut
In a state where sports is generally all things UConn, a team has been racking up an impressive record with little fanfare and acknowledgements limited to highway signs. The Trinity College Bantams […]
Mayor Segarra Files Papers to Run in 2011
Hartford Mayor Pedro Segarra has filed the papers to run for mayor in 2011. Segarra made the announcement during an exclusive interview on “Face the State” this morning. When Segarra took over […]
McMahon Open to Running Again; One Day Ad Blitz set for Tuesday
In her first television interview since election night, Republican Linda McMahon gave signals that she may run for political office again, possibly in 2012 for the senate seat currently held by independent […]
Malloy Supports Murphy’s “Buy American” Push
Congressman Chris Murphy’s push to buy American products may have an impact on spending by the state government. During a taping of “Face the State” I asked Governor-elect Dan Malloy whether the […]
Malloy Feels Construction Could Pull State out of Mess
“This state is a mess.” That’s what Governor-elect Dan Malloy said during a taping of “Face the State.” Malloy said he will “tell the truth” about the budget, explaining that Governor Rell […]
Apartments Coming to Constitution Plaza?
A source has told Eyewitness News a deal is in the works to convert the old Hotel America/Summit/Sonesta Clarion Hotel on Constitution Plaza into apartments, aimed at young professionals. I’m told the […]
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