Matt McFarland
Reporter
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Matt is a Connecticut native, and excited to be back home reporting and telling stories in the place he grew up.
Born and raised in Derby, Matt went to Notre Dame of West Haven for high school, before heading off to Syracuse University and the SI Newhouse School of Public Communications.
Out of college he headed to Maine for his first job as a reporter.
Matt worked for 2.5 years at WLBZ in Bangor, ME, reporting on stories which took him deep into the Maine woods, the coastal shore and even into Canada.
In February 2006 he headed to WNYT in Albany, reporting on New York's Capital Region for four years.
Matt is a big sports fan and loves college basketball and football
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Six people, including college students, were involved in a serious crash on the Sacred Heart University campus in Fairfield around midnight on Friday.
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For nearly 20 years Criterion Cinemas has been a presence downtown on Temple Street in New Haven.
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A new after school activity in New Haven is gaining popularity.
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New Haven schools are teaming up with a local college to try and fill its teacher shortages.
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Dozens of first responders spent the day going through a mock disaster drill at Tweed New Haven airport.
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A judge is expected to rule next month on claims of ballot tampering during Bridgeport’s mayoral primary election.
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The Connecticut Department of Transportation is considering several changes for its Metro North, Shoreline East and CT Transit Service.
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A New Haven mother was charged with manslaughter after her baby died from a fentanyl overdose, according to police.
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An exciting event is taking over the Elm City and several downtown streets.
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A thirst for knowledge lead a woman in her late 70s to head back to college.
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After having to forfeit their first game following reports of inappropriate student conduct, North Haven High School’s football team is back on the field.
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After forfeiting its first game last Friday, many unanswered questions remain regarding the football team at North Haven High School.
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It’s only a matter of days before there’s a clearer picture on Hurricane Lee’s final path.
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The hot and humid temperatures have been putting a strain on many especially those at a local non-profit that’s making sure seniors don’t go hungry.
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There is an outpouring of support in Hartford after a police officer died and another was hurt in a crash Wednesday night.
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The loud music blasting from huge speakers connected to cars, has been a huge problem in New Haven for years.
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Heat and humidity forced a number of school districts around the state to send students home early on Wednesday.
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A first of its kind course in the Elm City is helping teens and young adults beat the odds to become EMTs.
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They will be back picketing on Tuesday as a resolution is not expected during the holiday weekend.
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It was a violent holiday weekend in the Elm City ended with police investigating several shootings, including one that turned deadly.
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Three people were shot in New Haven over the holiday weekend.
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While gas prices started rising in mid-July, it’s not stopping many drivers for looking for one last summer road trip.
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Labor Day weekend is shaping up to be a busy one along the shoreline and at Connecticut’s state parks.
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People in the Elm City hit the streets Tuesday to make sure kids will be in class when school starts up on Thursday.
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Hamden police are investigating after a man tried pulling a woman into the woods near a popular park.
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A subcontracted driver for Amazon is accused of shooting an Uber driver in Stratford on Thursday morning.
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A woman died days after being shot on Shelton Avenue, police said on Wednesday.
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In the Elm City, New Haven’s newest teachers are are getting a crash course designed to not only support them, but help them succeed in their new job.
City leaders in New Haven spoke out about flyers they said have been spreading fear.
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Volunteers lent a hand to make sure children didn’t go hungry in the New Haven area.
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Police made two arrests after a massive amount of dirt bikes and ATVs came through the city.
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The Elm City is getting ready to return to the classroom.
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An after-school program along the shoreline is literally taking its students’ love of learning to new heights.
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Anglers in Long Island Sound have been posting photos of whole bites taken out of striped bass.
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An early childcare center in New Haven is flipping the script and tackling a nationwide issue of low teacher pay by providing free housing.
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New Haven Superintendent Dr. Madeline Negron is looking to connect with as many students as she can.
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For many, a perfect day to head to the beach means taking a swim in Long Island Sound.
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A victim was listed in critical but stable condition from a shooting that happened at a home in New Haven on Tuesday morning.
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The program is viewed as a way to close the gap between the city and the community when it comes to housing.
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A woman was found to have been shot in the head at a home in Woodbridge on Thursday night.
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The COVID-19 pandemic might be in the past for most people, but over the past few weeks there’s been an uptick in cases across the U.S.
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The state department of health is cautioning locals to avoid eating raw shellfish and to avoid exposing open cuts to salt water.
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Avelo Airlines announced that it is launching a nonstop flight to the Caribbean.
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A 13-year-old is being treated for gunshot wounds following a shooting in New Haven early Sunday morning.
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With the sun beating down over downtown New Haven Thursday, many along the green were looking for a shady spot, under a tree or on a bench.
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Of New Haven’s 14 homicides this year, police have solved 10.
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The death of the child is considered suspicious, according to police officials.
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Police investigated the area of Sherman Parkway and Bassett Street for reports of 23 gunshots.
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A shooting happened inside a busy train station in New Haven on Wednesday night, police said.
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