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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Scott Montellaro was a paramedic working out of the American Medical Response (AMR) office in New Haven on 9/11. When Montellaro heard the attacks, he rushed down to New York. -
Repairs would address several issues with the downtown bridge, first built in the 1950s, officials said. -
Democratic lawmakers are increasingly concerned over potential federal interference in state and local elections during the midterms. -
Residents across the state want the cameras taken down, while police departments say the license plate readers help solve crimes. -
Chris Shea, the Republican congressional candidate in Connecticut’s 5th District, said he sees an opening with unaffiliated voters which could help him defeat Democratic incumbent Rep. Jahana Hayes, in the general election in November. -
Political analysts say Connecticut’s primary election results reflected growing ideological and generational differences among Democrats. -
Police across Connecticut are coming out in support of towns and cities utilizing speed and safety cameras in their communities. -
City officials say they’re working on fixing the problem pipes. They pointed to various reasons why the water system has experienced multiple failures. They include road salt accidentally seeping through pavement and corroding water pipes, as well as decades of deferred maintenance. -
Construction began on The August in 2024. The project overcame funding challenges from banks and gradually morphed from a complete luxury development to allotting certain amounts of apartments for middle-income residents. -
Un contrato entre el gobierno federal y Acacia, una organización sin fines de lucro que brinda servicios legales a niños indocumentados,venció el 31 de julio. Acacia afirma que el gobierno intentó presionarla a proporcionar información privada sobre niños detenidos.
