Dave covers both news and sports at NBC Connecticut.
He returns to his home state after reporting on sports in Bangor, Maine for two years. There, he was named 2022 NSMA Maine Sportscaster of the Year for his work in both television and radio.
Growing up in southeastern Connecticut, Dave pays particular close attention to all things Boston sports. In his free time, he’ll never shy away from a tennis match, and enjoys playing any and all recreational activities.
Dave attended Bowdoin College and later Northwestern University.
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New London's Sailfest prepping for 45th year despite chance of rain
New London’s 45th annual Sailfest will take place Saturday and Sunday rain or shine, but organizers say weather could determine if the fireworks show takes place on Saturday night. “It’s just like Christmas. Once a year, that’s it. Everybody enjoys it,” said New London’s Miguel Ramos. New London’s premiere summer event will celebrate 45 years this weekend, and Miguel...
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Sewage backup forces dozens out of Willimantic apartment building
Officials say nearly 30 people in Willimantic have been forced from their homes due to a sewage backup at their Main Street apartment complex on Saturday. “It stinks. The whole place stinks,” said Willimantic’s Luis Diaz. Tenants at a Main Street apartment complex in Willimantic are disgusted by a sewage leak that occurred over the weekend. “There was an issue…
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Norwich Police release body cam footage of brawl at outdoor basketball court
The Norwich Police Department released body cam video Monday from a fight that broke out at an outdoor charity basketball tournament on June 29. “We understand police use of force is very controversial and sometimes use of force like this is needed to bring a situation, a very chaotic scene, into control,” said Norwich Police Chief Patrick Daley. The body…
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Frustration over evening beach access following fireworks show in Old Lyme
“The fireworks were awesome. It was one of those nights where you thought it was the finale but there was even more,” said Old Lyme’s Dominique DiVenuto. Thursday night, a firework display showered Old Lyme’s coast with light in celebration of the Fourth of July. “Yeah, it was incredible, it was a lengthy show. We saw it for about...
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DEEP continuing to monitor algae blooms, bacteria levels in CT state parks
“The weather’s beautiful, the people are great. This is a beautiful spot,” said Paul Padilla, who spent the Wednesday at Middlefield’s Wadsworth Falls State Park. Wednesday was the perfect day to cool off at Wadsworth Falls State Park for those welcoming in Fourth of July weekend. “It’s right, it’s beautiful,” Padilla said. While the conditions were just right, that...
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Old Saybrook man discovers rare, illegal monkey hiding in shed
“It was one of those things, like I said, I was cleaning the gutters out,” said Old Saybrook’s Dan O’Connell. It was one of those things that O’Connell never expected to see as he was putting his tools away on Monday night. “I’m walking out and this thing is looking at me like, ‘what are you doing here?’ you...
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Brawl in Norwich raising concerns as authorities continue investigation
“I just seen everybody just starting running to one area and stuff,” said one person describing what happened on Saturday night. Over the weekend, a charity basketball tournament in Norwich ended in chaos after a fight broke out at Jenkins Park. Between 10 and 20 people, according to Norwich Police, were involved in the brawl that resulted in police response…
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‘Roller coaster' week at Travelers Championship tests safety protocols across the board
The 2024 Travelers Championship had no shortage of drama, from navigating a heat wave and various thunderstorms to an eventful finish on Sunday evening. “Usually it is a roller coaster, but let’s just say this roller coaster took a few more dips and turns than usual,” said Travelers Championship Tournament Director Nathan Grube. This year at the Travelers, one of…
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Trinity Health, Travelers prepared for heat wave during 2024 golf championship
“The only good thing about the heat today,” said ESPN’s Chris Berman. “It gives some of us a chance to beat the temperature.” Chris Berman is hoping for scores lower than the mid-90s during Wednesday’s Celebrity Pro-Am event amid the heat wave at TPC River Highlands. “I got my water, I got my hat, I got my rag to...
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Minneapolis police officer laid to rest in New Haven
Hundreds gathered at New Haven’s Hillhouse High school to honor fallen Minneapolis police officer Jamal Mitchell who was killed in the line of duty late last month. “Here we find ourselves again in Connecticut with mourning bands on our shields,” said Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara. On Monday, a final farewell was held for fallen Officer Mitchell, laid to...
