Eddy Martinez
General Assignment | Breaking News ReporterEddy Martinez is a breaking news and general assignment reporter for Connecticut Public, focusing on Fairfield County.
He was previously a reporter in Bridgeport and the Naugatuck Valley for Hearst Connecticut Media. His written work has appeared internationally in the Asahi Shimbun, and at national outlets such as Columbia Journalism Review and Smithsonian Magazine.
Tips and comments can be sent to emartinez@ctpublic.org.
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Book bans in Connecticut appear to be decreasing, but state officials say the fight over book censorship is far from over, even in a state with increased state protections for libraries and librarians. -
The corruption trial of Governor Ned Lamont’s former state deputy budget director Konstantinos “Kosta” Diamantis entered its second day Tuesday. -
A judge at Bridgeport Superior Court increased the verdict amount from &15 million to a total of $25 million on October. But attorneys for Johnson & Johnson say they plan to appeal. -
Gather New Haven has since been able to lean on funding from a variety of sources including private donations as well as state and city aid. -
Dolphin sightings off the Fairfield coast signal restoration progress, changing climate, experts sayExperts and environmentalists from Fairfield University, Stony Brook University, UConn and Save the Sound, an environmental conservation group, confirmed the animals Taylor’s family recently saw were dolphins. The experts point to a number of factors explaining why dolphins are appearing off the coast in greater numbers. -
Veterans advocates in Stamford are raising awareness about various programs designed to assist veterans across the state. The CT Department of Veterans Affairs held its annual statewide Stand Down for Veterans event at UConn Stamford. The event which highlights programs and services statewide for veterans, comes as advocates continue monitoring ongoing federal funding uncertainties. -
Gov. Ned Lamont is weighing in on a long-running fight over tall electrical transmission lines in Bridgeport and Fairfield, known as monopoles. Opponents see it as a victory, even if the proposal may still get approved. -
Canady says the club is more than just a place where boxers can launch professional careers. She emphasized the transformative powers of boxing, from giving young people in New Haven a creative outlet, to maybe going pro, offering her own experience in amateur boxing as an example. -
The call to encourage residents to sign-up for a library card comes as the Bridgeport school district faces a need for more tutoring services. -
The Connecticut Siting Council signaled it would approve United Illuminating’s proposal to build taller monopoles along the Metro-North New Haven line, reversing an earlier informal decision in the summer.
