Connecticut
Snowman resembling Adolf Hitler found in Connecticut
A snowman resembling Adolf Hitler was found in Westport, Connecticut, last Sunday, according to the Westport Police Department.
According to law enforcement, the snowman, which was photographed by a hiker in the Newman Poses Preserve, had a swastika drawn on its body and was performing a Nazi salute. Additionally, its design featured a mustache and hairstyle that closely resembled those of Hitler. The hiker contacted a local Rabbi and reported the incident on a blog before it was brought to the attention of the police.
The Anti-Defamation League released a statement on Facebook last Saturday expressing “deep concern” about the incident and calling “upon community leaders to speak out against this hate.”
The Westport delegation, which includes Connecticut State Senator Ceci Maher and State Representative Jonathan Steinberg, released a joint statement on Monday condemning the attack. “This pathetic display is an example of the fear anti-Semitism tries to derive from the public, and that it was left anonymously in a local park is evidence that its creator knows they should be ashamed of themselves,” said Maher. “Our community cannot and will not condone anything like this, especially in already heightened tensions and times.”
“This depiction of Hitler, swastikas, and antisemitism is an act of malice meant to strike fear in the hearts of residents,” added Steinberg. “Fear and hate thrive in darkness, not in the woods of Westport.”
Antisemitism on rise
Earlier in February, a fake skull with the words “dead Jew” was discovered in New Haven, Connecticut, according to the New Haven Police Department.
The incident occurred at around 11:35 a.m., when a plastic, Halloween-style skull was allegedly found near the sidewalk in the area of Olive Street and Greene Street, The New Haven Police Department said. They added that there was no evidence that the antisemitic statement was targeted at any residents of nearby houses.
The Jewish Federation responded to the incident in New Haven in early February, writing that “Hate and division weaken society. We must stand united—not just as a Jewish community but as a society that values peace, respect, and mutual understanding. It is up to all of us to remain vigilant and to speak out whenever we witness hate.”
The Anti-Defamation League reported in April that antisemitism has reached historic levels in Connecticut, increasing by 170 percent in 2023 alone.
NEW CANAAN, Conn. — An elderly driver was rescued from his vehicle after he accidentally crashed into a swimming pool in on Tuesday.
It happened just after 10:30 a.m. at the Steve Benko Pool at Waveny Park in New Canaan, Connecticut.
The Tesla plowed through a fence and set of trees before plunging into the water. Police say he was trying to park at the time.
The community pool was closed when it happened, so no one was swimming or in the path of the vehicle.
Lifeguards and first responders entered the pool to help the driver out of the vehicle.
Lifeguard Mike D’Urso, 18, described what happened.
“Me and my coworker were setting up the umbrellas when we heard a loud crash and we turned around and there was a car right in the middle of the pool,” D’Urso said.
D’Urso said the man was conscious and alert, but the vehicle began to take on water.
“The car began to sink a couple minutes in, and my concern was that the water would rise above his head and wouldn’t be able to breathe,” D’Urso said.
D’Urso and EMS workers pulled the victim out through the passenger side window. The driver said he wasn’t injured, but he was taken to a local hospital for evaluation.
The pool will have to be drained, cleaned and refilled. Officials hope to have it reopened by the weekend.
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One person is dead after a double shooting in Hartford, police said.
ShotSpotter notified police of shots fired around 7 p.m. on Magnolia Street.
When officers got to the scene, they found a woman unresponsive in the driver’s seat of a vehicle.
Police identified the victim as 46-year-old Diana Tirado of New Britain. She was pronounced dead at the scene.
There was another woman in her 30s with a gunshot wound on the sidewalk. She was taken to the hospital, where she is listed in stable condition. Her identity has not been released.
Police have not identified a suspect at this time.
More than 200 people gathered May 28 in Norwalk for a night of food and entertainment supporting Connecticut Foodshare’s mission to fight food insecurity.
The second annual Taste of SoNo brought together local restaurants, business leaders, community partners, volunteers, donors, and supporters to celebrate Fairfield County’s vibrant culinary community.
The event took place in The Magnificent Room at the SoNo Collection.
Guests sampled offerings from more than a dozen local restaurants, distilleries, breweries, and other exhibitors.
They also learned more about Connecticut Foodshare’s work through its network of community partners, mobile pantries, and other hunger-relief programs.
Community Impact
The evening featured live music and a silent auction with dining, music, and sports experiences, along with artwork and sports memorabilia.
“We are extremely thankful to everyone who attended and supported Connecticut Foodshare through this event,” said Connecticut Foodshare president and CEO Jason Jakubowski.
“The generosity of our restaurant partners, sponsors, volunteers, and guests helps us continue our mission.”
Connecticut Foodshare’s Jason Jakubowski
“The generosity of our restaurant partners, sponsors, volunteers, and guests helps us continue our mission to end hunger in Connecticut and ensure that families facing food insecurity have access to the nutritious food they need.”
Connecticut Foodshare hosted the event for the second year and has already started planning next year’s Taste of SoNo.
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