SIMSBURY, CT – The opioid epidemic is one of the most tragic, complex issues in our society. Each year in America, over 60,000 individual lives are taken by drug overdose. It is important that we act now and learn the critical steps to take in case of an emergency. On Tuesday, August 4, at 6:00…
WASHINGTON, DC – — On Friday, U.S. Senators Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), and U.S. Representatives John Larson (CD-1), Rosa DeLauro (CD-3), Joe Courtney (CD-2), Jim Himes (CD-4), and Jahana Hayes (CD-5) called on the U.S. Department of Agriculture (UDSA) to reverse its decision to prohibit shellfish aquaculture from being eligible for direct…
Norwalk, CT – Research has shown that social isolation and loneliness in older adults is linked to a higher risk of high blood pressure, heart disease, obesity, depression, and even Alzheimer’s disease. But engaging in meaningful activities helps seniors live longer and have a sense of purpose. During this time of necessary social isolation to…
NEW BRITAIN, CT – The Salvation Army’s Men’s Shelter in New Britain reopened the week of June 7th with a 12-bed capacity. While licensed for 30, due to COVID and the need to ensure physical distancing as recommended by the CDC, a reduced census will be in place for the foreseeable future. Additionally, the shelter…
HARTFORD, CT – As the State of Connecticut continues taking actions in response to the global spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Governor Ned Lamont provided the following updates as of 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 7, 2020: Data updates on testing in Connecticut The following is a summary of the day-to-day newly reported data…
FAIRFIELD, CT – The Western Connecticut Military Officers Association (WCMOA), Quest Diagnostics and Patriot Bank, N.A., are honored to announce the 45th annual Young American Awards. This prestigious program will recognize high school seniors, nominated from over 20 Fairfield County high schools, who demonstrate outstanding leadership, academic success and community service at a “virtual” awards…
NEW , CT – On Friday, New Haven Mayor Justin Elicker announced that the City of New Haven will have a moment of silence to mourn the over 100 residents lost to the COVID-19 pandemic, and the over 100,000 lives lost nationally to COVID-19 on Monday, June 1st. The City of New Haven is joining…
HARTFORD, CT – As the State of Connecticut continues taking actions in response to the global spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Governor Ned Lamont provided the following updates as of 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 28, 2020: Data updates on testing in Connecticut The following is a summary of the day-to-day newly reported data…
HARTFORD, CT – As the State of Connecticut continues taking actions in response to the global spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Governor Ned Lamont provided the following updates as of 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 27, 2020: Data updates on testing in Connecticut The following is a summary of the day-to-day newly reported data…
HARTFORD, CT – As the State of Connecticut continues taking actions in response to the global spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Governor Ned Lamont provided the following updates as of 2:00 p.m. on Monday, May 25, 2020: Data updates on testing in Connecticut The following is a summary of the day-to-day newly reported data…