The History of the Mafia in ConnecticutFor New Haven gangster Salvatore “Midge Renault” Annunziato (at left), 1950s New Haven was a paradise.When the portly mobster was arrested for assault, New Haven’s sitting congressman Albert Cretella stepped forward to defend him, winning an acquittal.Always a terrible driver, Annunziato was constantly losing his license. Not to worry. The city’s powerful Democratic Town Committee Chairman Arthur T. Barbieri wrote letters to state officials asking them to restore his driving privileges.Article continues below this adA former boxer—Midge Renault was his...…The History of the Mafia in ConnecticutFor New Haven gangster Salvatore “Midge Renault” Annunziato (at left), 1950s New Haven was a paradise.When the portly mobster was arrested for assault, New Haven’s sitting congressman Albert Cretella stepped forward to defend him, winning an acquittal.Always a terrible driver, Annunziato was constantly losing his license. Not to worry. The city’s powerful Democratic Town Committee Chairman Arthur T. Barbieri wrote letters to state officials asking them to restore his driving privileges.Article continues below this adA former boxer—Midge Renault was his...WW…

HARRISBURG (KDKA) -- As states certify votes for this past election, lawsuits continue to be filed.One of the latest is coming from Congressman Mike Kelly and candidate Sean Parnell whose suit wants "universal mail-in ballots" declared illegal.During KDKA's conversation with Lieutenant Governor Jon Fetterman, he called this lawsuit filed by the two Republicans bizarre and said it could impact the state House and Senate."It's kind of a hail Mary when there's no time left on the clock," the Lt. Governor said.This latest lawsuit claims Act 77 which was passed last year by almost all the...…HARRISBURG (KDKA) -- As states certify votes for this past election, lawsuits continue to be filed.One of the latest is coming from Congressman Mike Kelly and candidate Sean Parnell whose suit wants "universal mail-in ballots" declared illegal.During KDKA's conversation with Lieutenant Governor Jon Fetterman, he called this lawsuit filed by the two Republicans bizarre and said it could impact the state House and Senate."It's kind of a hail Mary when there's no time left on the clock," the Lt. Governor said.This latest lawsuit claims Act 77 which was passed last year by almost all the...WW…