In its latest budget proposal for Fiscal Year 2027 , the Trump Administration has intensified its efforts to eliminate the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program, specifically naming Greenwich and Waterford, Connecticut , as examples of "wasteful" spending. The 92-page White House document argues that the program has morphed from a tool for rural credit into a "pork-barrel" fund for affluent areas. By highlighting Greenwich—the crown jewel of Connecticut’s "Gold Coast"—the...

On April 14, 2026, Republican gubernatorial candidate Betsy McCaughey filed a federal lawsuit against New York Governor Kathy Hochul, accusing her of driving up electric rates by blocking cheap natural gas from entering Connecticut. McCaughey is suing as a consumer and ratepayer, alleging New York unconstitutionally blocked the Constitution Pipeline from Pennsylvania by withholding water quality permits. Citing data from FERC Chair Laura Swett, the lawsuit claims the absence of the pipeline...

The long, turbulent saga of Samuel Klein is finally reaching its final chapter. As first reported by Chris Fountain’s For What It’s Worth , the estate at 143 Pecksland Road has been re-listed. Originally purchased by Klein in 1997 for $6.35 million, the property is now being offered for $6.7 million under foreclosure conditions—a quiet end for a home tied to a multi-million dollar federal fraud case. Rise and Fall Samuel Klein was once a titan in the New York and Connecticut real estate...

The quiet streets of Byram have recently been disrupted by frequent police activity at a single address: 60 West Church Street . A look at the police blotter suggests these aren't just random calls, but a focused effort to dismantle a local narcotics hub. Timeline of Incidents February 6: Police responded to a "verbal altercation" at the home. Morgan F. Eaton (33) was arrested after officers found cocaine and drug paraphernalia. Story here . February 15: Officers returned to the same...

After years of controversy, Eversource reached a deal to sell Aquarion Water Co. to a newly formed public authority. The selling point? A promise of long-term rate stability for Connecticut families. The Promise: On March 25, 2026, PURA (the state’s utility regulator) gave the green light to the sale. The deciding factor was a conclusion that the deal would result in zero rate increases between 2035 and 2040 , providing a much-needed reprieve for customers. It sounded like a rare win for...