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Jailene Cuevas

Jailene Cuevas is a statewide Trending Reporter for Hearst Connecticut Media Group. She is passionate about all things entertainment and pop culture. She graduated from SCSU with a B.S. in Journalism. Prior to Hearst, she worked at a local news station in Connecticut.

Stories By Jailene Cuevas

Sweet Ashley's Ice Cream to open for the season Wednesday

The creamery at 248 East Avenue will have new options, such as dog-friendly ice cream and maple bacon and peanut butter banana flavors. Jailene Cuevas

Conan O'Brien stops by Sally's Apizza in New Haven

The pizzeria posted on social media Monday the reason Conan O'Brien was turned away by manager Rylan with four pictures. Jailene Cuevas

7 new Connecticut restaurants to check out this April

Check out these new Connecticut restaurants, from a speakeasy-style pizza bar in Middletown to a new Fairfield Mexican spot inspired by the owner's hometown. Erin Kayata, Abby Weiss, Jailene Cuevas, Leeanne Griffin, Susan Braden

Golf show takes place in CT this weekend

The Connecticut Golf Show will take place at the Connecticut Convention Center in Hartford through Sunday, March 26. Jailene Cuevas

Two moose seen crossing the road in Barkhamsted

The Pleasant Valley Vounteer Fire Department posted a video on Facebook of two moose crossing a road in Barkhamsted. Jailene Cuevas

Press Burger, a longtime New Canaan eatery, opens in Wilton

The menu includes build your own burger or hot dogs, specialty burgers, milkshakes, fries and desserts. Jailene Cuevas

Caffeine & Carburetors car show to return to New Canaan

Caffeine & Carburetors will be returning to New Canaan on May 21, Sept. 17 and Oct. 22. The event aims to give local automotive enthusiasts a place to gather and enjoy a cup of coffee. Jailene Cuevas

CT model/photographer featured on Vogue site is 'chasing success'

Bridgeport-native Hector Rodriguez has been featured in Photo Vogue, a platform for photographers to showcase their work. Jailene Cuevas

Tattoo Expo to take place at CT's Mohegan Sun April 14-16

Guests attending the expo will be able to get a tattoo from Connecticut Ink Master winner Steve Tefft or contestants Ashley Velazquez and Holli Marie. Jailene Cuevas

Kenan Thompson joins 'All That' panel at 90s Con in CT

After announcing “Good Burger 2” on "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon" with Kel Mitchell, Kenan Thompson surprised fans at 90s Con. Jailene Cuevas

Amanda Bynes 90s Con appearance in CT canceled

The production company, That's 4 Entertainment, announced on its Instagram Friday that the Nickelodeon star will no longer attend due to illness. Jailene Cuevas

CT Fishing & Outdoor Show coming to Mohegan Sun March 24-26

The event includes fishing and hunting demonstrations from Gerry Rightmyer and Steve Schicker from the show “Forever Wild Outdoors,” vendors and more. Jailene Cuevas

Sneaker and streetwear duo to open new store in South Norwalk

Xclusive Cops to open a second location in South Norwalk on March 25. The store sells brands like Nike, Jordans, Yeezys and more. Jailene Cuevas

25+ things to do in Connecticut this weekend, March 17-19

From St. Patrick's Day parades in Bridgeport, Mystic and Greenwich to St. Patrick's Day bar crawls, here are 25+ things to do in Connecticut this weekend. Jailene Cuevas

The 18th annual Mystic Irish Parade kicks off March 19

The 18th annual Mystic Irish Parade take place Sunday led by Vietnam veteran Phil Pavone of AZ Pawn Shop. Jailene Cuevas

Puerto Rican artist Jay Wheeler to perform at Foxwoods

Reggaeton artist Jay Wheeler will make a stop at Foxwoods Resort Casino during his "Emociones" tour on June 30. His music is inspired by Daddy Yankee, Bad Bunny and Wisin y Yandel. Jailene Cuevas

Metro Boomin to perform at Bridgeport Amphitheater

American music producer Metro Boomin will be performing in Bridgeport on April 28. He has collaborated with musicians like Drake and Future, among others. Jailene Cuevas

Reggaeton artist Feid to make tour stop in Bridgeport

Colombian reggaeton artist Feid will make a stop in Bridgeport during his "Ferxxo Nitro Jam Underground” tour on June 2. Jailene Cuevas

WFSB's Denise D’Ascenzo Foundation Telethon raises $42,150

The Denise D’Ascenzo Foundation Telethon, which was broadcast Saturday morning, honors the longtime WFSB news anchor who died Dec. 7, 2019. Jailene Cuevas

CT K-9 Officer Major dies after cancer diagnosis

Major was diagnosed with lymphoma, an aggressive type of cancer, in February, according to the Brookfield Police Department. Jailene Cuevas