Nick Defiesta
Nick Defiesta
Hailing from Bothell, Wash., Nick Defiesta covers City Hall and politics for the News. He attends frequent press conferences and enjoys, movies, politics, music, sweaters and hats.
Recent Stories
Aldermen approve ward map
Ward 1 expands southward, eastward.
Walters to grads: 'Follow your bliss'
Barbara Walters drew on her experiences as a journalist in Sunday's Class Day speech, telling grads to seek out that which makes them happy.
Convention vote boosts Murphy in Senate race
Bysiewicz vows to contest primary. U.S. Rep. Chris Murphy sealed his front-runner status in the race to replace departing U.S. Sen. Joseph Lieberman '64 LAW '67 with an overwhelming endorsement from state Democrats.
Senate passes medical marijuana, elections bills
Malloy expected to sign both. Two landmark pieces of legislation passed Connecticut's Senate on Saturday, sending the legalization of medical marijuana and a package to reform the state's voting system to the desk of Gov. Dannel Malloy.
School of Nursing to move to West Campus
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Beginning in fall 2013, the School of Nursing will call West Campus home.
Nursing School plans move to West Campus
Will move in fall 2013. University administrators announced Thursday that the Nursing School will move from its current location at 100 Church Street South to a new location in the University's West Campus.
Rep. Tong leaves Senate race
Malloy, Wyman, Tong endorse Murphy. The field of contenders for Joseph Lieberman's '64 LAW '67 U.S. Senate seat just got a little less crowded.
