Hartford, CT – Attorney General William Tong today released the following statement and guidance on price gouging enforcement after Gov. Ned Lamont declared civil preparedness and public health emergencies in response to the COVID-19 outbreak. “I’m hearing reports from Connecticut and around the country of outrageous price hikes on basic supplies like hand sanitizer and…
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Stamford Symphony cancels March 21 and 22, 2020 concerts
STAMFORD, CT (March 10, 2020) — Russell Jones, President and CEO has announced that the concerts on March 21 & 22, 2020 will be cancelled. Stamford Symphony puts the utmost priority on the health and safety of all its audience, musicians and staff. Over the past weeks, the Symphony has been continually monitoring the evolving situation…
Stamford Public Schools Announces Cancelation of Any Event Expected to Draw a Crowd of More Than 100
Stamford Public Schools (SPS) announced, effective March 11, 2020, in keeping with the recommendations from the State of Connecticut, all SPS-sponsored events that are expected to draw a crowd of more than 100 people are canceled. Additionally, events scheduled to be held in any SPS building by outside organizations are also canceled. As the district…
CT governor provides update on coronavirus preparedness and response efforts
HARTFORD, CT) – As the State of Connecticut continues to ramp up its preparedness and response efforts amid the global spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Governor Ned Lamont provided the following updates to the residents of Connecticut as of 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 10, 2020: Data updates from the Connecticut Department of Public Health…
Hershey Bears 4, Hartford Wolf Pack 1
Hartford, CT, March 7, 2020 – The Hershey Bears completed a sweep of a two-game set with the Hartford Wolf Pack Saturday night, defeating the Wolf Pack by a score of 4-1 at the XL Center. Hershey goaltender Vitek Vanecek, who shut the Wolf Pack out in a 1-0 Bear win Friday night in Hartford,…
Penguins 5, Sound Tigers 2
WILKES-BARRE, PA – The Bridgeport Sound Tigers (21-33-5-2), American Hockey League affiliate of the New York Islanders, ended their season series against the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins (28-25-3-5) with a 5-2 loss at Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza on Saturday. Oliver Wahlstrom and Seth Helgeson each found the back of the net for Bridgeport, but the…
CT launches coronavirus infoline for general questions from the public
HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that the State of Connecticut is partnering with United Way of Connecticut to launch an information hotline for questions from the public regarding issues related to the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19). People who have questions can call 2-1-1 or text “CTCOVID” to 898211. Answers to many of…
First coronavirus case reported in Connecticut
Connecticut Governor Lamont issued a statement Friday evening following the reports of the first confirmed case of coronavirus in Connecticut. The person, who tested positive, is reported to be an employee of Danbury and Norwalk hospitals and is a Westchester County, New York resident. ““This afternoon we learned that patients and staff at both Danbury…
WCSU nursing professor receives honor
DANBURY, CT – Western Connecticut State University Professor of Nursing Dr. Mary Ellen Doherty will be inducted as a Fellow in the American College of Nurse-Midwives (ACNM) this spring. With years of clinical experience as a certified nurse-midwife, maternal-child clinical nurse specialist, family nurse practitioner, childbirth educator and expert witness for the legal system, as well as…
SilverSource Receives $50,000 Grant To Help Financially Struggling Seniors Stay In Homes
Stamford, CT – SilverSource is grateful for a grant to support its Housing Stability for seniors program, providing emergency financial assistance, counseling and advocacy to financially struggling older adults so they may maintain their housing, and reduce the risk of homelessness. (contributed photo) SilverSource received a $50,000 grant from the John H. & Ethel G.…