{"id":5084774,"date":"2016-12-29T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2016-12-29T05:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ctlatinonews.com\/ctlatinonews-coms-top-stories-of-2016\/"},"modified":"2016-12-29T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2016-12-29T05:00:00","slug":"ctlatinonews-coms-top-stories-of-2016","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/latinonewsnetwork.com\/ctln\/2016\/12\/29\/ctlatinonews-coms-top-stories-of-2016\/","title":{"rendered":"CTLatinoNews.com's 'Top Stories' Of 2016"},"content":{"rendered":"

 
\nAs the year 2016 comes to an end, CTLatinoNews.com takes a look back at our top stories.\u00a0 We looked at which of our stories were most read, which\u00a0 were the stories that\u00a0 touched the hearts of so many readers and which topics most resonated with our readers.\u00a0 Our choices were quite clear.<\/p>\n

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WTIC Radio Personality Gary Craig’s Offensive Videos<\/strong><\/h1>\n

By far, our stories about the incredibly offensive videos by WTIC radio personality Gary Craig caused the most uproar among our readers\u00a0– on our site and throughout social media. After the first video went public,\u00a0 one of our readers\u00a0tipped us off that there was a previous offensive video posted by Craig from New Haven and sent us the link.\u00a0 Many media outlets picked up our story and while no serious action seems to have been taken against Craig,\u00a0focusing the spotlight on him and others who think offensive stereotypes are the source\u00a0 of jokes\u00a0certainly let them know Latinos would not tolerate\u00a0such behavior.
\nTo see our series of\u00a0stories or\u00a0the offensive videos click on these links:<\/em>
\nhttp:\/\/ctln.local\/2016\/07\/01\/latino-community-leaders-speak-out-on-gary-craigs-racist-videos\/<\/em>
\nhttp:\/\/ctln.local\/2016\/06\/29\/update-wtic-and-craig-apologize-for-offensive-video\/<\/em>
\nhttp:\/\/ctln.local\/2016\/06\/29\/another-offensive-gary-craig-video-surfaces\/<\/em>
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GOP Latinos in CT Voting For Trump<\/strong><\/h1>\n

This controversial story also caused an uproar among our readers, with some mistakenly accusing CTLatinoNews.com of taking a poll and not including everyone.\u00a0\u00a0 The story by veteran writer Bill Sarno reported in March,\u00a02016 on the Latinos in Connecticut who planned to vote Trump in the primary.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0He asked how they reconciled their vote with Trump’s divisive rhetoric.
\nAlmost immediately after the story was published, enraged Latinos took to social media to harshly criticize the Latinos who said they planned to vote for him.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0CTLatinoNews.com too was accused of an array of things, including covertly supporting Trump.\u00a0 We stood by our story then as we do now; our role is to report on the diverse views and stories of all Latinos in the state.\u00a0It was their story to tell.
\nTo read our story: http:\/\/ctln.local\/2016\/03\/15\/ct-latino-republicans-rationalize-trumps-rhetoric-as-he-closes-in-on-nomination\/<\/strong><\/em>
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Leukemia You Messed With The Wrong Guy -Latino family stands strong in the face of son’s leukemia diagnosis<\/strong><\/h1>\n

On another note, our story on a young East Hartford Latino teen whose determination to beat the Leukemia he was diagnosed with touched the hearts of many of our readers.\u00a0 A high school student and athlete, sixteen-year old Chris Pagan captured our readers with his honest and determined approached to beating the disease he had just been diagnosed with.
\nThe East Hartford resident,\u00a0his family and legions of friends vow to stand strong and support\u00a0this Latino teen as he goes\u00a0through this journey.\u00a0#chris strong<\/strong>
\nTo read our story on Chris click\u00a0on this link: http:\/\/ctln.local\/2016\/11\/22\/leukemia-you-messed-with-the-wrong-guy-latino-family-stands-strong-in-the-face-of-sons-leukemia-diagnosis\/<\/strong><\/em>
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Op-Ed: \u00a0Puerto Rico\u2019s Debt Crisis: Changing The Face Of Connecticut<\/h1>\n

Op-Ed: It’s Official: Eddie Perez Was Screwed<\/h1>\n
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\nWe are glad to report that two of our Opinion articles were also were among our best read stories and captured the attention of our readers.\u00a0\u00a0 The two topics were the\u00a0 Puerto Rico debt crisis and it’s impact on Connecticut and\u00a0the alleged injustice by the justice system against former Mayor Eddie Perez.\u00a0 Veteran editorial writer David Medina shared his well researched views on both and our readers demonstrated they are interested in quality opinion articles.
\nTo read articles: <\/strong><\/em>
\nhttp:\/\/ctln.local\/2016\/06\/06\/puerto-ricos-debt-crisis-changing-the-face-of-Connecticut\/<\/strong><\/em>
\nhttp:\/\/ctln.local\/2016\/08\/01\/op-ed-its-official-eddie-perez-was-screwed-now-leave-him-alone\/<\/strong><\/em>
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New Britain Couple And Their Life of Service To The Community<\/strong><\/h1>\n

Our CTLatinoNews.com story on the Rev. Carmelo Rodriquez and his wife, the Rev. Nancy Shasteen Rodriquez, stuck a chord with our readers.\u00a0 It was among one of our best read articles during 2016, perhaps indicating that the\u00a0 evangelical Latino community in the\u00a0 state is strong and active.\u00a0 Their selfless dedication proved to be inspiring to all our readers.
\nThe Rodriquez’s are active in the Latino Coalition of New Britain and also serve as assistant pastors 60 miles away in Groton.\u00a0 They\u00a0told CTLatinoNews.com they enjoy their work and they believe in their mission to contribute to their community.
\nTo read their article:<\/em>\u00a0 http:\/\/ctln.local\/2016\/05\/10\/new-britain-couple-and-their-life-of-service-to-community-and-church\/<\/strong><\/em>
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Other Memorable 2016 articles…..<\/strong><\/h1>\n

Several other stories also rose to the top of our list based on reader response and social media interest.\u00a0\u00a0We’d like to\u00a0mention them as well, as they too share the distinction of\u00a0telling the stories about Latinos and Latino issues that interested \u00a0our readers\u00a0in 2016.
\nThey include numerous arts & cultural articles by Bessy Reyna, as well as three other news stories:<\/p>\n

Democrats Groom Latinos For Political Arena<\/span><\/strong><\/h1>\n

 
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\nNew Milestone for Willimantic’s New Top Cop\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>
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\nNew London Latino Brings New\u00a0Brand of Campaigning <\/span><\/strong>
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\nFinally……………<\/strong>
\nOnce again The CTLatinoNews.com team thanks all of you our advertisers and\u00a0readers for your continued support this year and we wish you all a wonderful 2017!
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