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Good morning to you New Haven! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Tour New Haven artists' studios all October for free
  • New Haven man gets five-year federal term in fentanyl case
  • Homicide suspect with New Haven past arrested after Waterbury shooting

Also on today's calendar: Andrew & Noah VanNorstrand with Rachel Bell and 25 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Humid; a shower in the p.m., with a high of 80 and low of 58 degrees.
  • Saturday: Mostly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 72, low: 50.
  • Sunday: Periods of sun; not as warm, with a high of 65 and low of 53 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Explore New Haven's Vibrant Art Scene During Month-Long 'Open Studios New Haven 2026' (patch.com) — New Haven residents can dive into a month-long Open Studios New Haven 2026 festival, with artists opening their workspaces and galleries across neighborhoods like downtown, Fair Haven, East Rock, and Westville. Running from Oct. 1 to Nov. 1, the free event features receptions, family activities, and a giant puppet parade, giving locals many chances to explore the city's creative community.
   

2. Five Years In Federal Prison For New Haven Man, 41, Who Sold Fentanyl, Crack From Branford Hotel: US Attorney (patch.com) — A 41-year-old New Haven man has been sentenced to five years in federal prison after investigators tied him to fentanyl and crack sales from a Branford hotel. Federal authorities say controlled buys and two searches in late 2025 uncovered large quantities of cocaine, fentanyl, cash, and packaging materials, leading to his guilty plea on serious drug distribution charges.
   

3. Suspect arrested after deadly Waterbury shooting on East Main Street (fox61.com) — New Haven residents should know that Waterbury police located and arrested a homicide suspect in New Haven this week, linking him to a deadly shooting outside a smoke shop in Waterbury. Officials also noted his prior manslaughter conviction from a 1996 New Haven case, and he now faces multiple serious charges with bond set at $4 million.
   

4. MEDIA ADVISORY - Connecticut Greenways Council Presents the 8th Annual CT Trails Symposium (ct.gov) — Southern Connecticut State University in New Haven is hosting the 8th annual Connecticut Trails Symposium today, bringing together trail advocates, officials, and outdoor businesses from across the state. With remarks from Acting DEEP Commissioner Emma Cimino and New Haven Mayor Justin Elicker, the event features panels, exhibitors, and guided outings on the Farmington Canal Trail and West River Greenway.
   

5. Metro-North adds 'leaf peeper' trains (wfsb.com) — New Haven riders will see Metro-North schedule changes starting Sunday, Oct. 4, including added weekday trains on the New Haven Line and extra weekend "leaf peeper" service for fall foliage trips to the Hudson Valley. The MTA urges local passengers to confirm updated departure times and stops using the TrainTime app or mta.info before traveling.
   

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Ok New Haven! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig?" — Because he was such a boar! (Thank you Theresa H. for sending it in!)
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