STAMFORD, CT – The City of Stamford’s “AAA” bond rating has been reaffirmed by credit rating agencies Fitch and Standard & Poor’s. This is the highest bond rating possible for both agencies. “The economic impact of COVID-19 on our community is requiring many difficult budgetary decisions for our City and I am glad these rating…
Month: July 2020
Family & Children’s Agency Intern Connects with Seniors during COVID-19 Crisis
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…
“WearAMask” for Free Parking in Stamford Garages Downtown
STAMFORD, CT – The City of Stamford today announced a program to incentivize residents to park in city garages and visit restaurants or businesses in Stamford’s downtown for the month of July. Residents can park for FREE at the Bedford, Bell, or Summer parking garages for up to three hours a day when they use…
Local Business Nominated as the Real Estate Staging Industry’s Most Influential People
Stamford, CT – Liz Pensiero, Owner & Principal Stager of Liz Pensiero Staging & Designs, LLC in Stamford has been voted as one of the Real Estate Staging Industry’s Most Influential People. “When RESA decided to create the Real Estate Staging Industry’s Most Influential People List, our goal was to highlight the many people within…
The Stamford Partnership Orchestrates Collaboration with UConn’s Werth Institute to Support COVID-19 Treatment at Stamford Hospital
Stamford Health becomes first independent, community hospital to offer convalescent plasma therapy as potentially life-saving option STAMFORD, CT – The Stamford Partnership, a public-private partnership for economic and community development, on Tuesday announced the positive outcomes of a joint-collaboration between the Stamford Partnership, Stamford Health and the Peter J Werth Institute for Entrepreneurship and Innovation at…
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 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…
Bysiewicz and members of Governor’s Countil on Women and Girls launch financial literacy portal
Hartford, CT – Lt. Governor Susan Bysiewicz, chairwoman of the Governor’s Council on Women and Girls, and members of the council’s Economic Opportunity and Workforce Equity Subcommittee today announced the launch of the Financial Literacy Portal — an initiative that will ensure helpful resources from state agencies are centralized and non-profits that support financial literacy are highlighted. The website was developed after the…
Stamford Museum & Nature Center presents “Art and the Animal” through September 7
Stamford, CT – Stamford Museum & Nature Center is pleased to present “Art and the Animal,” the flagship exhibition of The Society of Animal Artists, which is regarded worldwide as the most prestigious artist membership organization dedicated to the theme of animals in art. On view in the SM&NC’s Bendel Galleries this summer through September…