Morning News Brief: Hundreds mourn popular Bridgeport politician 'Zeke' Santiago

Hundreds mourn popular Bridgeport politician 'Zeke' Santiago   Hundreds paid their respects Thursday to late state Rep. Ezequeil 'Zeke' Santiago, who died of a major heart attack last week.

TOP STORIES Poll: National Puppy Day   Happy National Puppy Day! Are you a dog or a cat person?   Game On: Pit Crew   News 12's Sean McCabe heads to Battlegrounds Gaming in Norwalk to play the game Pit Crew, which utilizes teamwork to keep a car moving. The game plays in just 15 minutes and can include up to nine people.   'I work hard for everything I own:' Disabled vet fights for benefits with Blumenthal's help   Sen. Richard Blumenthal says "bureaucratic red tape" has caused a local veteran who served in Afghanistan to lose his disability benefits and end up homeless.   Net winnings: Feds give the go-ahead for East Windsor casino   Tribal Winds, Connecticut's third casino, received the green light Thursday from federal authorities.   Greenwich disciplines town worker who shared pics of murder victim   A Greenwich public works employee who took and shared pictures of a homicide victim and crime scene has been disciplined by the town.   'Sidewalks are now blocked with vehicles:' Illegal parking a major problem at SHU   Illegal parking at Sacred Heart University is getting out of hand after the state banned private property owners from issuing parking citations for monetary sanctions.   Labor Committee approves shift bill, despite criticism from some businesses   The state Labor Committee approved a bill that would allow hourly workers to get paid if their shift gets canceled on short notice.   CT Paid family & medical leave bill advances to full General Assembly   A  paid family & medical leave bill has advanced to full General Assembly Thursday.   New Zealand bans 'military-style' guns after mosque attacks   Thousands of people are expected to come together for an emotional Friday prayer service led by the imam of one of the New Zealand mosques attacked a week ago.   Ford doubles down on self-driving cars   Ford is doubling down on self-driving cars.   Chef's Quick Tips: French sandwich   This week chef Alex Lishchynsky from Olmo Restaurant in New Haven shows Tina Redwine how to make a classic open-faced French sandwich.

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