Eddy Martinez
General Assignment | Breaking News ReporterEddy Martinez is a breaking news and general assignment reporter for Connecticut Public, focusing on Fairfield County.
He was previously a reporter in Bridgeport and the Naugatuck Valley for Hearst Connecticut Media. His written work has appeared internationally in the Asahi Shimbun, and at national outlets such as Columbia Journalism Review and Smithsonian Magazine.
Tips and comments can be sent to emartinez@ctpublic.org.
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Rep. Jim Himes has publicly affirmed his support for the reauthorization of the Federal Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA). It’s a stance that has many of Himes’ constituents calling for him to withdraw his support for the program. -
Connecticut residents rallied at dozens of events across the state Saturday as part of the national “No Kings” demonstrations. -
Bridgeport Mayor Joe Ganim is again running for reelection, years after winning a controversial mayoral primary, marred by allegations of electoral fraud. -
The money is part of what Mendi Blue Paca, CEO of Fairfield County Community Foundation, says is an emergency food security fund to address food insecurity throughout the county. -
Hundreds of mourners and well-wishers gathered at the Leo D. Mahoney Arena on the Fairfield University campus Saturday to celebrate the life of Carolyn Vermont, a noted local civil rights leader. -
Bridgeport Police say they’re exploring new leads on the disappearance of Bianca Lebron who was ten-years old when she went missing in 2001. The city’s police department publicized a newly generated image Wednesday of what Lebron could look like now as a 34 year-old woman. -
If passed, the bill would make school breakfast free for all students in public schools throughout Connecticut. It would also provide free lunches to students who qualify for reduced-cost meals. -
Algunos estudiantes de las escuelas primarias de Norwalk ya pueden ir al médico sin salir de su escuela. -
Laura Cassenti said getting the word out on what to do during an immigration raid shouldn’t be complicated. -
Varios defensores de la educación, alcaldes y legisladores de Connecticut están pidiendo al estado que actualice su fórmula de Costo Compartido de Educación (ECS) por primera vez en más de una década.
