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As demand for services grows, New Haven officials and advocates work to serve unhoused populations
A street medical team in New Haven is seeing a surge in demand for health care from people experiencing homelessness. “We've gone from 1,800 individuals [in the last three years] … [to] around 2,600 individuals that we see yearly, and we see them on a regular basis,” said Phil Costello, clinical director of homeless care for Cornell Scott Hill, the oldest community health center in Connecticut.
Sunrise times are getting later. Here's when it rises after 6 a.m. in CT
The sun is starting to rise later, and that can only mean that fall is on our doorstep. With sunrise creeping a little later every day, people with alarm clocks set to the early hours of the morning may be noticing the they're now waking up before the sunrise. Before you know...
What to know about the Connecticut Renaissance Faire starting next weekend
The Connecticut Renaissance Faire is almost here. Back for its 26th year, this annual faire is a recreation of a 16th-century harvest festival set right in "New England's Olde England," offering an experience that blends history, fantasy and tradition for all ages to enjoy. ...
Very Warm And Very Wet Fall Predicted For New York
Fall in New York might feel a lot like the summer. New Yorkers are told to prepare for a wet and warm fall. The late Summer season has been nicknamed "Summer-ween." This is when the calendar still says summer, but stores are in Fall or Halloween mode. Stores like Michaels...
What Happens When a Bus Stalls in Upstate New York Flood Waters?
Numerous bus passengers had to deal with a nightmare after the bus they were riding on attempted to drive through a flooded road in upstate New York on Monday. Earlier this week many parts of Connecticut, New Jersey, and New York were all hit hard by a ton of rain leading to many flooded roads. Things got so bad in parts of Connecticut that officials had to declare a state of emergency while first responders attempted to rescue many from flash-flooded roads.
Staples Class of ’25: Here’s your graduation date
WESTPORT — The Staples High School Class of 2025 won’t start their senior year until next Tuesday, Aug. 27, but their graduation date has been set. With six members present, the Board of Education voted unanimously Thursday to designate Wednesday, June 11, the date for next year’s graduation ceremony, with a rain date of June 12.
NYPD: 3 men in their 20s injured in University Heights shooting
NYPD detectives say three men were injured after an argument resulted in a shooting Saturday evening in University Heights. Police on scene told News 12 a group of men in their mid to late 20s got into a heated argument around 5:30 p.m. outside on Andrews Avenue. The argument escalated...
Satchel Paige subject of next ‘Script in Hand’ show at playhouse
WESTPORT — “Satchel Paige and the Kansas City Swing,” a play about the legendary Negro Leagues pitcher, is the Sept. 9 presentation in the Westport Country Playhouse’s “Script in Hand” play-reading series. The play, co-written and directed by Trey Ellis of Westport, will be...
No home for old robots? Robot fighting league asks City to let it stay on Water St.
Even robots need a home. The operators of Norwalk’s preeminent robot habitation, the National Havoc Robot League, are asking the city to let their robots keep the home they’ve already got. It’s the same home (AKA fighting arena) at 165 Water Street where robots have attacked, shot, electrocuted...
Monroe businesses grapple with costly flood damage, lost revenue
Monroe businesses in Stevenson are still recovering from Sunday’s flood damage with either a loss of customer traffic along Route 34, or extensive damage to infrastructure, making it difficult to operate at all. Z-Topia business park, 1545 Monroe Turnpike, was among the hardest hit. A powerful stream of water...
NJ Casting Call for Adam Sandler’s Happy Gilmore 2 Netflix Movie
Here's your big chance. How would you like to be in a movie?. Hollywood, here you come...well, actually New Jersey. Yup. The Netflix movie, Happy Gilmore 2, is going to be casting and filming in New Jersey, according to MSN. Happy Gilmore 2 is the sequel to the wildly popular...
Colonial Realty and Vidal/Wettenstein arrange 4,119 s/f warehouse lease
Oomph Home Furnishings has leased 4,119 s/f of warehouse space at 1915 Stratford Ave. Terms of the lease were not disclosed other than it being a five-year lease with options to renew. Oomph Home Furnishings is an American-made furniture company specializing in upholstery, case goods and lighting. The company has...
Five City Employees Including Trio of Years of Service honorees to be Recognized by Council
A handful of city employees will be honored at Monday’s City Council meeting. Police Officers Austen Zorick and Clayton Bee will be recongized for their performance in the Derek Hotsinpiller Fallen Stars 5K in June where Bridgeport won the Top Cop Team Award. Also, a trio of Years of...
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