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NBC Connecticut Investigates has learned new details about how two private schools and the Connecticut Department of Children and Families handled concerns involving a teacher later charged in cases involving young female students.   The case centers on Nicholas Ricciardi, a former teacher at Solomon Schechter Day School of Greater Hartford in West Hartford, who later pleaded guilty to charges in four cases connected to the way he tickled or touched school-age girls. 

Conrod Davy, 41, was unlawfully living in Bridgeport. He pleaded guilty in Hartford federal court on Wednesday to trafficking fentanyl and making false statements.

Gov. Ned Lamont and other Connecticut officials are expected to address the public on Wednesday afternoon, one day after voters headed to the polls for the 2026 midterm elections and elected Lamont for a third term. Lamont is scheduled to hold two post-Election Day news briefings at the State Capitol in Hartford. Connecticut Governor 93.9% expected vote in Source: NBC News Decision Desk Projected Winner Ned Lamont

Gov. Ned Lamont and other Connecticut officials are expected to address the public on Wednesday afternoon, one day after voters headed to the polls for the 2026 midterm elections and elected Lamont for a third term. Lamont is scheduled to hold two post-Election Day news briefings at the State Capitol in Hartford. Connecticut Governor 93.9% expected vote in Source: NBC News Decision Desk Projected Winner Ned Lamont

Nicole Sousa from the Old Statehouse in Hartford, CT, discusses the history of election cakes, a sweet civic tradition dating back to 1771.

What to KnowAttorney General William Tong (D) is running for his third term in office. John Bolton, Tong’s Republican challenger, is a practicing attorney in Connecticut.Tong’s work includes settlements with Purdue Pharma, along with pushing back on Trump administration policies.Bolton served on former Gov. John Rowland’s task force to retain the Hartford Whalers, and represented 40 teachers in the state pushing back on Gov. Ned Lamont’s vaccination requirements

The recent arrests also included the seizure of fentanyl, cocaine and firearms. It all followed a DEA investigation into drug trafficking in Hartford.

What to KnowLuke Bronin, former mayor of Hartford, is looking to take over the seat from John Larson who he defeated in the August primary. If Republican Amy Chai wins, she will be the first Republican to represent Connecticut’s 1st District in Congress since the 1950s.John Larson previously held the seat for 27 years, first elected in 1998. See election results below. Connecticut 1 U. S. House 0% expected vote in Source: NBC News Decision Desk

What to KnowGov. Ned Lamont (D) is running for a third term against State Sen. Ryan Fazio (R).Former Hartford Mayor Luke Bronin (D) hopes to take over the long-held 1st District seat after beating Rep. John Larson in the primary.Polls are open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Follow election results below. Connecticut 2026 midterm elections results Connecticut Governor 0% expected vote in Source: NBC News Decision Desk Ne

What to KnowGov. Ned Lamont (D) is hoping for a third term, up against Republican State. Sen. Ryan Fazio. Former Hartford Mayor Luke Bronin looks to keep Connecticut’s 1st Congressional District blue after beating Rep. John Larson (D) in the primaries. Rep. Jahana Hayes is also looking for a fifth term in office, running against Republican Chris Shea. Polls are open until 8 p.m. It’s Election Day in Connecticut. Polls are open until 8 p.m. If voters encounter problem