Daniel Santiago
Updated: Jun. 6, 2023 at 6:25 PM EDT
|By Daniel Santiago, Samantha O'Connor and Photojournalist: Marcos Figueroa
Police officers from the Northampton Police Department are working extremely long hours. We were told that, on a normal day, they could work anywhere from a 12 to 16 hour shift.
Updated: Jun. 5, 2023 at 6:25 PM EDT
|By Daniel Santiago, Samantha O'Connor and Photojournalist: Erik Rosario
The Dakin Humane Society in Springfield is in urgent need of help. Their shelter is now overcrowded with cats and dogs, and the situation is getting worse as a large number of animals continue to arrive.
Updated: Jun. 5, 2023 at 5:31 PM EDT
|By Daniel Santiago, Samantha O'Connor and Photojournalist: Erik Rosario
The life of Springfield Police Officer Kevin Ambrose was taken eleven years ago while responding to a domestic violence disturbance call. His sacrifice ultimately saved the lives of a mother and her child.
Updated: May. 31, 2023 at 7:43 PM EDT
|By Daniel Santiago, Photojournalist: Erik Rosario and Abigail Murillo Villacorta
With warmer weather settling in, bicycles are a popular mode of transportation. Many western Mass. communities have enjoyed being part of the ValleyBike Share program. But this year the bikes are on hold.
Updated: May. 30, 2023 at 8:00 PM EDT
|By Daniel Santiago, Photojournalist: Erik Rosario and Jessica Michalski
June is Pride month and the city of Springfield is getting ready to celebrate with a parade this weekend for the second year in a row.
Updated: May. 26, 2023 at 6:50 PM EDT
|By Daniel Santiago, Photojournalist: Jeremy Fair and Abigail Murillo Villacorta
Memorial Day weekend marks the unofficial start of summer, whether you’re heading out to the beach or simply going out to enjoy the warm weather, skin protection should be at the top of your priority list.
Updated: May. 25, 2023 at 4:22 PM EDT
|By Daniel Santiago, Photojournalist: Erik Rosario and Abigail Murillo Villacorta
The Springfield Police Academy graduated 30 new officers, this comes amid a difficult time for police recruitment.