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30,000 attend ‘Little Poland Festival' in New Britain
NEW BRITAIN, Conn. (WTNH) — Polish music and food filled the streets of New Britain as the community gathered to celebrate the twelfth annual 'Little Poland Festival' Sunday afternoon. The all-day-event was hosted by the Polonia Business Association, a local non-profit that aims to promote New Britain's Polish neighborhood. 'Little Poland continues to grow and the strong business community is a crucial piece of that expansion,' Mayor of New Britain Erin Stewart said. 'There are over 100 businesses in Little Poland that continue to be successful in part due to the close-knit community that works tirelessly to build connections both here and abroad.' Runners take to Standish Park for Wethersfield Community Run The festival is one of the largest cultural celebrations in New England, attracting the company of over 30,000 people with 120 vendor booths, live entertainment and activities. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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03-03-2025
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Westport First Selectwoman Jen Tooker announces bid for governor
WESTPORT, Conn. (WTNH) — On Monday, Jen Tooker became the first official candidate to announce a run for the Connecticut governor's seat. In her announcement, the current Westport first selectwoman said she's a champion for fiscal responsibility, economic growth, and government accountability. New Britain Mayor Erin Stewart officially announces she is exploring a run for governor 'For too long, Connecticut families and businesses have been burdened by high taxes, rising costs, and a state government that lacks accountability,' Tooker said in a statement. 'I'm running for governor to restore fiscal discipline, create an economy where businesses and workers thrive, and make Connecticut a place where families can afford to stay, work, and retire,' she continued. If elected governor, Tooker wants to 'rein in' state employee costs, lower energy costs, make Connecticut a better place to retire, and transform the state's cities into tech hubs. Tooker has also served on the Board of Finance and the Board of Education. She has three children with her husband Mo, according to campaign officials. Three other Republicans have said they're exploring their own campaigns for governor, including Matt Corey, Erin Stewart and Peter Lumaj. The 2026 Connecticut gubernatorial election is scheduled for Nov. 3. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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29-01-2025
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East Hartford-based Pratt & Whitney cutting ‘small' number of jobs globally
EAST HARTFORD, Conn. (WTNH) — East Hartford-based Pratt & Whitney is cutting some jobs, a company spokesperson said Wednesday. The spokesperson said the company will conduct 'a small reduction of salaried positions globally' to 'reinvest in high-priority programs and better meet the strong demand for aerospace products.' EXCLUSIVE: New Britain Mayor Erin Stewart lays out vision for run for governor 'To ensure we are best positioned to address our customers' most pressing needs now and into the future, we are taking actions to reduce overhead costs and streamline our organizational structure,' the spokesperson said. It's unclear how many Connecticut employees will be impacted by the cuts. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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28-01-2025
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New Britain Mayor Erin Stewart officially announces she is exploring a run for governor
NEW BRITAIN, Conn. (WTNH) — New Britain Mayor Erin Stewart officially announced on Tuesday that she is exploring a run for Connecticut governor. On Monday, Stewart sat down with News 8 chief political anchor Dennis House for an exclusive interview, laying out her vision for her run for governor. EXCLUSIVE: New Britain Mayor Erin Stewart lays out vision for run for governor The Republican made the official announcement to a crowd of supporters in front of an 'ERIN26' sign on Tuesday. Stewart said Connecticut taxes and utility costs are too high and that the state must do better for its residents. 'We're losing businesses and talent to other states,' she said at Tuesday's press conference. 'We have no long-term vision of where, as a state, we want to go. The politicians in Hartford, we hear it day in and day out, especially now that we're in session, they shrug and exclaim, 'Well, huh, we're the land of steady habits.' It's a feeble attempt to distract from their own failures. Our state is stagnant because our leadership is stagnant.' Gov. Ned Lamont (D-Conn.), who has yet to say if he'll run for a third term, was asked on Monday about Stewart possibly joining the race. 'She's a good friend,' he said. 'We've done an awful lot together in New Britain, and maybe we'll go there and celebrate the things we've done together.' Lamont has said he'll likely make a decision about his political future when the legislative session ends in June. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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28-01-2025
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New Britain Mayor Erin Stewart set to run for governor
NEW BRITAIN — Republican Mayor Erin Stewart is gearing up to officially announce her candidacy for governor on Tuesday, after formally filing the necessary paperwork to create an exploratory campaign for statewide office. 'I'm very honored that my name has been thrown out there as one of the top contenders for that job. For me, it tells me that my work here has been recognized throughout the state, and a lot more people outside of New Britain see what I've been able to accomplish here,' Stewart told the Herald in October after she announced her decision not to run for mayor again. The official announcement of her gubernatorial candidacy will be made at 10 a.m. at City Hall.
