HARTFORD, CT – At a time when classrooms have given way to distance learning across the state and nation in response to the Coronavirus Disease 19 (COVID-19) virus, Connecticut Public is putting its broadcast and digital platforms to work to support the at-home educational efforts of teachers, parents, caregivers and children in grades pre-K through…
Month: April 2020
Stamford Begins Testing Nursing Home and Senior Living Facility Workers
STAMFORD, CT – Mayor David Martin announced today the City has made arrangements for the testing of asymptomatic healthcare workers at nursing homes throughout Stamford, including Cassena Care, Edgehill Health Center, Long Ridge Post-Acute Care, St. Camillus Center, and The Villa. Testing will also be offered to assisted care facilities across Stamford. “This testing is…
City of Stamford updates on coronavirus situation 04/22/2020
The City of Stamford updated residents through it’s daily newsletter released every evening. First time reading our newsletter? You can subscribe by visiting https://www.stamfordct.gov/subscribe, fill out your email address and select “All City News & Announcements,” then click “Subscribe Me” at the bottom. This newsletter is available on the City of Stamford’s website. Residents…
Lamont provides update on Connecticut’s coronavirus response efforts
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 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 22, 2020: Data updates on testing in Connecticut The following is a summary of the day-to-day newly reported data…
Blumenthal, Murphy announce gun safety bill to ensure completion of background checks
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) and Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) today announced they will introduce the NICS Data Integrity Act, a bill that would allow the FBI to keep gun-purchase records until background checks are complete. Congressman Jimmy Panetta (D-Calif.) in February introduced companion legislation in the House of Representatives.…
Over $1.359 Million in Fairfield County COVID-19 Resiliency Grants Distributed by Fairfield County’s Community Foundation
Norwalk, CT – One month since its launch, Fairfield County’s Community Foundation has awarded nearly 90 grants totaling $1,359,500 from its Fairfield County COVID-19 Resiliency Fund. The Community Foundation’s grants have been made to nonprofit organizations serving Fairfield County’s most vulnerable residents with a primary focus on four key service categories: employment or economic security; mental or physical health; education; and…
Stamford’s NAACP Branch Delivers Masks to Families in Apartment Buildings
STAMFORD, CT – On Monday, Mayor David Martin and Stamford’s NAACP Branch President Guy Fortt delivered masks to former NAACP Branch President Jack Bryant’s building at 28 Perry Street, as part of the organization’s ongoing effort to provide masks and information to populations most affected by COVID-19. Bryant died last week due to COVID-19 related…
Curtain Call in Stamford streams past productions for free
While virtually every theatre in the country is dark, like many, Curtain Call’s executive director, Lou Ursone, has been looking for ways to keep his audience engaged. Thirty five days ago, he started reaching out to his customers on a daily basis by sending brief video clips of about one minute each, along with messages of…
Lamont encourages Connecticut residents to use the “how We Feel” app to improve coronavirus response
HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that the State of Connecticut is partnering with the developers of the How We Feel app in an effort to anonymously provide scientists with critical health information needed to understand the spread of COVID-19. Available to download for free in the Apple App Store and the Google…
City of Stamford updates on coronavirus situation 04/20/2020
The City of Stamford updated residents through it’s daily newsletter released every evening. First time reading our newsletter? You can subscribe by visiting https://www.stamfordct.gov/subscribe, fill out your email address and select “All City News & Announcements,” then click “Subscribe Me” at the bottom. This newsletter is available on the City of Stamford’s website. Residents can…