GasBuddy, a PDI company, released on Thursday the results of its annual summer travel survey revealing that even with record-high gasoline prices, 58% of Americans intend to road trip this summer, a rise from last summer, when gas prices were nearly $1.50 per gallon lower. While the high prices may not stand in the way…
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CT DPH Commissioner Dr. Manisha Juthani Reminds Residents To Take Necessary Precautions During May Summer Heat Event
HARTFORD, CT – With temperatures anticipated to approach 100 degrees this Saturday and Sunday, Connecticut Department of Public Health Commissioner Manisha Juthani, MD, is reminding individuals who will be spending time outside or in non-air-conditioned spaces to be cautious during periods of intense heat during the day. “Typically, we do not see heat events like…
Connecticut Attorney General Tong announces multistate effort to protect mental health and substance abuse disorder care
Hartford, CT – Attorney General William Tong joined attorneys general from Rhode Island and Illinois today filing an amicus brief in the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit seeking to protect mental health and substance abuse disorder care in Connecticut, Rhode Island, and Illinois. The filing was announced at a press conference…
WCSU students receive Alumni Association Scholarships
DANBURY, CT – Western Connecticut State University’s Alumni Association recently awarded over $30,000 in scholarships to 13 undergraduate and three graduate students at an awards ceremony and dinner at the Amber Room Colonnade in Danbury. The scholarships are based on academic achievement, involvement in university and community activities and service, and are open to students…
The Salvation Army Boys & Girls Club of New London Grand Opening
NEW LONDON, CT – On Thursday, May 12th at 4:30 p.m., The Salvation Army Boys & Girls Club of New London will hold its grand opening at The Salvation Army located at 11 Governor Winthrop Blvd. in New London. In 2019, the Boys & Girls Club of Southeastern Connecticut merged with the New London Salvation…
Governor Lamont announces expansion of virtual mobility assistance pilot program to Bradley International Airport
HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that the State of Connecticut’s 18-month pilot program offering Aira at no cost for individuals who are blind or have low vision has been expanded to now include Bradley International Airport. Aira is a virtual interpreting service that uses a smartphone’s camera to stream live video to…
Governor Lamont signs budget that includes the largest tax cut in Connecticut history
HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont announced on Monday that he has signed into law the fiscal year 2023 budget adjustment bill, which includes more than $600 million in tax cuts – the largest tax reduction in Connecticut’s history. Tax cuts in the package include suspending Connecticut’s excise tax on gasoline through November 30, 2022;…
GasBuddy: U.S. Gas Prices Reach New Record High: $4.36 Per Gallon
BOSTON, MA – It’s going to be a long year for motorists, as gas prices set a fresh record at the pump today, rising above the previous all-time high of $4.35 per gallon set on March 10, according to GasBuddy, the leading fuel savings platform providing North American drivers the most ways to save money…
May is Hepatitis Awareness Month
Get Yourself Tested: Norwalk Health Department Offering Free Hepatitis C Screenings in May NORWALK, CT – To help raise awareness about the dangers of Hepatitis C and to promote early detection, the Norwalk Health Department is offering free Hepatitis C testing throughout the month of May. Testing will be offered during clinic hours on Mondays,…
Housatonic Community College Foundation Announces Two New Board Members
BRIDGEPORT, CT – The Housatonic Community College Foundation (HCCF) announces the appointment of two new members to its Board of Directors: Willie McBride, Jr. and Ramon Peralta. These appointments bring the total number of current HCCF Board members to eighteen. HCCF assists Housatonic Community College and its students by expanding access to quality, affordable higher…