Jim DiBernardo swam from Alcatraz Island to San Francisco when he was in his 40s. At 71 years old, he’s gonna do it again. “I am ready to go, I’ve trained hard, I feel good,” said the retired police ...

The Alcatraz Swim for Sight returns October 5, drawing dozens of swimmers into the Bay, all to support UCSF research to fight against blindness.

Originally used as a military prison in the 19th century, in 1933 the American government decided Alcatraz would keep the county’s most dangerous criminals behind bars. Yes, those that no ...

Jim DiBernardo swam from Alcatraz Island to San Francisco when he was in his 40s. At 71 years old, he’s gonna do it again. Stream Connecticut News for free, 24/7, wherever you are. “I am ready to go, ...