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Officials applaud pro bono work of anti-violence group as they await funding during Connecticut’s budget impasse

by Brian Seay

‘Project Longevity’ has been fighting gang violence in the state’s largest cities since 2012. But a budget impasse is forcing the group to work without pay.

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Career criminal gets 15 years under anti-violence initiative for firearm charges

by Jennifer Cruz

Joe Ray Alires had at least 10 prior felony convictions when he was found to be in possession of a loaded 9mm handgun in June 2014.

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