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…
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Stamford’s Triple AAA Bond Rating Reaffirmed by Fitch and S&P
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…
“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…
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…
StrEATeries in Stamford Downtown continues Saturday, June 6
Stamford, CT – StrEATeries in Stamford Downtown continues this Saturday, June 6. An initiative by the Stamford Downtown Special Services District in conjunction with the City of Stamford, the program is designed to provide expanded space for walking, sitting and eating while adhering to the social distancing recommendations by state and local health agencies. Stamford…
Bridgeport Mayor Ganim Announces City Parks Open for the Season
Bridgeport, CT – Mayor Ganim officially opened all City of Bridgeport public parks today Thursday, May 21st for the season. Seaside Park, Beardsley Park and St. Mary’s by the Sea will be open for Memorial Day weekend for Bridgeport residents only with the purchase of a park sticker. Due Covid-19 Seaside Park and Beardsley Park…
Stamford’s Terry Conners Continued Operations Committee Formed
STAMFORD, CT – Mayor David Martin announced today the Terry Conners Continued Operations Committee, a committee created to ensure Terry Conners ice rink remains in service and financially solvent for the foreseeable future. This committee’s creation follows the Board of Finance’s ongoing cuts to the City services — including Terry Conners Rink — in response…
First County Bank Awards $1,000 to Winner of FirstPrize $avings Account Drawing
STAMFORD, CT – First County Bank awarded Kerri and Kristin Clark of Trumbull, CT $1,000, as they are the recent winners of the FirstPrize $avings account drawing. “I was filled with such joy as I called my customers to notify them that they won $1,000,” said Maria Hirnyk, Assistant Branch Manager of the First County…
Governor Lamont, other governors announce multi-state agreement to develop regional supply chain for PPE and medical equipment
HARTFORD, CT – Amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont, New York Governor Andrew M. Cuomo, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy, Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker, Rhode Island Governor Gina Raimondo, Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf, and Delaware Governor John Carney today announced a joint multi-state agreement to develop a regional supply chain for personal…