Connecticut
Kapoor Appointed to Lead State's Human Rights and Opportunities Commission — Connecticut by the Numbers
Kapoor was initially appointed to CHRO in 2017, and was reappointed in 2020 and 2023 by House Speaker Matt Ritter.
When asked about his views on civic engagement, Kapoor emphasized its pivotal role in fostering a diverse community life. He believes that active participation in civic affairs is key to creating a society that values and respects the rights of all its members. Kapoor shared, “Civic engagement is not just a duty; it’s an opportunity to shape the kind of community we want to live in. It’s about understanding and appreciating the richness that diversity brings to our lives.”
Kapoor’s recent appointment as the chair of the Connecticut Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities is a testament to his dedication to human rights advocacy. The CHRO, one of the oldest human rights commissions in the country, is responsible for safeguarding the rights of citizens falling under its 37 protected classes. Kapoor’s role involves working closely with the Commission to promote and guide their initiatives through education and outreach.
The mission of CHRO is to eliminate discrimination through civil and human rights law enforcement and to establish equal opportunity and justice for all persons within the state through advocacy and education. It is the statutory responsibility of the Commission to:
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Enforce human rights laws that ban illegal discrimination in employment, housing, public accommodations and credit transactions.
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Monitor compliance with state contract compliance laws and with laws requiring affirmative action in state agency personnel practices.
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Establish equal opportunity and justice for all persons in Connecticut through education and outreach activities.
Three Rocky Hill firefighters were honored Monday night for their part in a rescue on the Connecticut River in March.
Emergency crews responded to Ferry Park in Rocky Hill on March 23 in response to a report of a vehicle in the river.
When they arrived, they found a woman in a Jeep about 35 feet out from the riverbank.
Crews broke a window and pulled the woman to safety after about 10 minutes, according to fire officials.
The woman sustained non-life-threatening injuries.
Monday evening, Captain William Kelly, Captain Roberto Leone, and Lt. Travis Gerace-Hicks were awarded the fire department’s valor award for their rescue efforts.
ROCKY HILL — A man from South Carolina is facing charges after cutting down light poles along the highway in Rocky Hill, Connecticut State Police said.
Lamont Carlson Tucker, 62, of Myrtle Beach, is charged with first-degree criminal mischief and fourth-degree larceny, police said.
Police said troopers responded to reports of “an individual cutting light poles” around 5 a.m. Saturday.
Tucker was released on a $3,000 bond and is scheduled to appear at state Superior Court in New Britain June 12, police said.
The North Haven Police Department is continuing to investigate after a male was shot while riding a moped on Sunday night.
According to police, a 20-year-old male was shot in the area of Whitney Avenue near the Hamden town line.
The victim sustained non-life-threatening serious injuries and was transported to the hospital.
No other information has been released.
Police are continuing to investigate, and say that there will be a heavy police presence in the area of Whitney Avenue and Skiff Street.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the North Haven Police Department.
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