Ayah Galal
Hartford Bureau Chief
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Ayah Galal is a reporter and multimedia journalist who joined the Eyewitness News team in 2018. Ayah is WFSB’s Hartford Bureau Chief, covering all things in the capital city.
Before becoming a full-time reporter, Ayah worked as a producer at WFSB and WTNH.
The Connecticut native is a board member for the CT Society of Professional Journalists. Ayah graduated from Quinnipiac University, where she double majored in journalism and political science.
Ayah loves reading, traveling and trying new coffee shops. If you have story ideas or coffee recommendations, you can email her at ayah.galal@wfsb.com
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Updated: May. 26, 2023 at 10:52 PM EDT
|By Rob Polansky and Ayah Galal
A young bear found its way into a part of downtown Hartford on Friday afternoon.
Updated: May. 26, 2023 at 7:44 PM EDT
|By Ayah Galal
Memorial Day weekend means more people will be spending time at the pool and beach, in addition to those honoring those who made the ultimate sacrifice.
Updated: May. 25, 2023 at 8:51 PM EDT
|By Ayah Galal
Some relief is on the way for renters in Hartford.
Updated: May. 24, 2023 at 12:34 PM EDT
|By Rob Polansky and Ayah Galal
The family of a New Canaan mother who disappeared ahead of Memorial Day weekend in 2019 marked four years since she’s been gone.
Updated: May. 23, 2023 at 12:52 PM EDT
|By Olivia Schueller, Jay Kenney, Rob Polansky and Ayah Galal
A 17-year-old girl died as a result of a fall from a pickup truck in Burlington, according to state police.
Updated: May. 19, 2023 at 8:13 PM EDT
|By Ayah Galal
An 18-story mural is being painted in the heart of downtown Hartford. It’s a beautiful addition to the capital city.
Updated: May. 19, 2023 at 7:29 PM EDT
|By Ayah Galal
As high school seniors prepare for the next chapter in their lives, some are opting out of college and preparing to enter the workforce.
Updated: May. 18, 2023 at 8:02 PM EDT
|By Ayah Galal
An investigation is underway after someone desecrated a historic Jewish cemetery in Hartford.
Updated: May. 18, 2023 at 7:38 PM EDT
|By Ayah Galal and Kristina Russo
A Hartford mom goes above and beyond not only for her son but also the capital city community.
Updated: May. 18, 2023 at 5:31 PM EDT
|By Ayah Galal
In Hartford six families are without a home after a fire at an apartment complex. That fire is now under investigation as arson, and police said the person who set it lived in the building.
Updated: May. 17, 2023 at 5:44 PM EDT
|By Ayah Galal
Plans to redevelop the area by Dunkin’ Park in Hartford are gaining momentum.
Updated: May. 15, 2023 at 7:41 PM EDT
|By Ayah Galal
As AI gets used more frequently, state lawmakers are looking at the pros and cons.
Updated: May. 11, 2023 at 11:17 PM EDT
|By Ayah Galal and Hector Molina
The bear population in Connecticut is growing, and so are encounters with them.
Updated: May. 10, 2023 at 5:39 PM EDT
|By Ayah Galal
Five months ago a pipe burst at the Hartford Public Library’s Downtown branch, leaving behind a huge mess and millions of dollars in damage.
Updated: May. 9, 2023 at 7:51 PM EDT
|By Ayah Galal
A federal health task force is now recommending women with an average risk of breast cancer start screening at age 40.
Updated: May. 8, 2023 at 5:48 PM EDT
|By Ayah Galal
On Monday a group of police officers began the 300-mile journey on bike from Connecticut to Washington, D.C. to honor law enforcement killed in the line of duty.
Updated: May. 5, 2023 at 7:57 PM EDT
|By Rob Polansky, Ayah Galal and Zoe Strothers
Funeral arrangements for a girl killed in a drive-by shooting were scheduled for Friday.
Updated: May. 4, 2023 at 5:38 PM EDT
|By Ayah Galal
Sewage damage and flooding have been a problem in parts of Hartford’s north end for years. A bill aimed at helping residents affected won’t be moving forward as is.
Updated: May. 3, 2023 at 7:50 PM EDT
|By Ayah Galal
There is a new push in the state legislature to help distressed downtown areas recover from the pandemic.
Updated: May. 2, 2023 at 8:17 PM EDT
|By Ayah Galal
It’s a big week for hockey in Hartford.
Updated: May. 1, 2023 at 5:15 PM EDT
|By Ayah Galal
The investigation continues into the death of a 12-year-old girl who was shot in Hartford.
Updated: Apr. 20, 2023 at 6:33 AM EDT
|By Jay Kenney, Marcy Jones and Ayah Galal
Dispensaries around the state geared up for a big day.
Updated: Apr. 19, 2023 at 11:31 PM EDT
|By Ayah Galal and Zoe Strothers
It was a special night in the city of Hartford as the capital city held its first-ever Ramadan dinner ceremony at city hall.
Updated: Apr. 19, 2023 at 12:37 PM EDT
|By Rob Polansky and Ayah Galal
A woman in Bristol was said to be recovering from a gunshot wound to the head.
Updated: Apr. 18, 2023 at 8:46 PM EDT
|By Ayah Galal
A new bill is being considered by lawmakers and if passed, it would increase taxes on fuel and other energy sources.
Updated: Apr. 18, 2023 at 12:26 PM EDT
|By Rob Polansky and Ayah Galal
Southwest Airlines requested that the Federal Aviation Administration pause its airlines departures across the country on Tuesday morning.
Updated: Apr. 17, 2023 at 10:01 AM EDT
|By Zoe Strothers, Jay Kenney, Olivia Schueller and Ayah Galal
Hartford police said they are investigating a domestic-related homicide in which the suspect stabbed his girlfriend then drove himself to the police department.
Updated: Apr. 14, 2023 at 10:46 AM EDT
|By Rob Polansky and Ayah Galal
A U-Haul van was used in a gas station robbery that happened in Berlin, and the suspects may be connected to robberies in Meriden and Vernon.
Updated: Apr. 13, 2023 at 11:30 PM EDT
|By Ayah Galal
Election Day is still months away, but tonight we are hearing from the candidates running for mayor of Hartford.
Updated: Apr. 12, 2023 at 5:22 PM EDT
|By Ayah Galal
The push to bring workers back to the office continues.
Updated: Apr. 11, 2023 at 2:19 PM EDT
|By Kristina Russo, Ayah Galal and Evan Sobol
Detectives launched a homicide investigation in Hartford.
Updated: Apr. 10, 2023 at 12:24 PM EDT
|By Rob Polansky, Ayah Galal and Evan Sobol
A teacher in Tolland faces charges for a past incident with a student, school officials confirmed.
Updated: Apr. 7, 2023 at 6:57 AM EDT
|By Cassidy Williams, Jay Kenney, Ayah Galal and Evan Sobol
A former New Britain special education teacher was released on bail after he faced accusations in court of inappropriately touching several students.
Updated: Mar. 31, 2023 at 7:14 PM EDT
|By Ayah Galal and Zoe Strothers
A West Hartford nursing home may soon be closing its doors.
Updated: Mar. 30, 2023 at 7:22 PM EDT
|By Ayah Galal
If you ride CT Transit buses, prepare to pay.
Updated: Mar. 30, 2023 at 7:08 AM EDT
|By Ayah Galal, Hector Molina, Cassidy Williams and Jay Kenney
After significant back and forth between the finance committee, the school’s superintendent, and the police chief, Windsor Locks will have two more SROs at the start of next school year and another one starting mid-way in January.
Updated: Mar. 29, 2023 at 5:50 PM EDT
|By Ayah Galal
For the first time ever, Narcan will be available over-the-counter in the United States.
Updated: Mar. 27, 2023 at 3:24 PM EDT
|By Evan Sobol and Ayah Galal
State police are investigating what they call a “suspicious incident” at the federal courthouse in Hartford Monday afternoon.
Updated: Mar. 27, 2023 at 6:48 AM EDT
|By Jay Kenney, Marcy Jones and Ayah Galal
Hartford’s mayor delivered his final State of the City address to city councilors on Monday night.
Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 6:25 PM EDT
|By Ayah Galal
It’s not every day that you hear about a baby getting delivered inside a car.
Updated: Mar. 17, 2023 at 8:20 PM EDT
|By Ayah Galal and Zoe Strothers
Hartford is taking it back to the 90′s.
Updated: Mar. 16, 2023 at 5:55 PM EDT
|By Ayah Galal and Evan Sobol
There is a battle over the budget for Hartford Public Schools.
Updated: Mar. 15, 2023 at 6:50 PM EDT
|By Evan Sobol, Sam Smink and Ayah Galal
Former Hartford Mayor Ann Uccello has died.
Updated: Mar. 14, 2023 at 5:32 PM EDT
|By Ayah Galal
Families in Simsbury have been enjoying the snow day Tuesday.
Updated: Mar. 14, 2023 at 12:38 PM EDT
|By Ayah Galal and Rob Polansky
Schools in New Britain were among several districts in the state to dismiss early because of Winter Storm Brenda.
Updated: Mar. 13, 2023 at 7:37 PM EDT
|By Hector Molina, Zoe Strothers and Ayah Galal
Department of Transportation crews have been making sure their equipment is ready to go for Winter Storm Brenda.
Updated: Mar. 10, 2023 at 12:19 PM EST
|By Ayah Galal and Mike Cerullo
The 51st Annual Greater Hartford St. Patrick’s Day Parade will go on Saturday, despite what happens with the weather.
Updated: Mar. 7, 2023 at 12:30 PM EST
|By Rob Polansky and Ayah Galal
Connecticut’s attorney general scheduled a news conference to announce enforcement action against “ghost gun dealers” over illegal sales in Connecticut.
Updated: Mar. 6, 2023 at 1:31 PM EST
|By Zoe Strothers, Mike Cerullo, Rob Polansky and Ayah Galal
The National Transportation Safety Board continues to investigate after a passenger on a private plane died from severe turbulence on Friday.
Updated: Mar. 2, 2023 at 7:30 PM EST
|By Ayah Galal and Zoe Strothers
Lawmakers are addressing ways to make college more affordable and ways to keep graduates in Connecticut.
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