Category: Politics
Local Leaders Visit North Haven’s “Story Walks”
[box]Pictured from left to right: Assistant Library Director Katherine Donahue, North Haven First Selectman Michael Freda, Senator Len Fasano (R-34), Senator Martin Looney (D-11), Representative David Yaccarino (R-87) and North Haven Library Director Lois Baldini.[/box] As …
By Chris on May 15, 2014
U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal awarded honorary degree and addresses Quinnipiac University School of Law graduates
[box]U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal holds his honorary degree as Mark Thompson, executive vice president and provost at Quinnipiac, placed the doctoral hood over him during the commencement ceremony.[/box] U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal encouraged members of …
By Chris on May 12, 2014
Rep. Yaccarino Donates to Homeless Veterans
HARTFORD – On Wednesday April 30th 2014 State Rep. Dave Yaccarino, ranking member of the Veteran’s Committee, attended the Help-A-Hero event at the state capitol in Hartford. Yaccarino donated several health care and hygiene items …
By Chris on May 2, 2014
Yaccarino Joins Republican Caucus In Putting Forth A Fiscally Responsible Budget
HARTFORD – State Rep. Dave Yaccarino joined the Republican caucus today in putting forth a more fiscally responsible budget plan; one that would ideally negate the gimmicks that flow freely throughout the Democratic Budget. The Republican budget …
By Chris on April 18, 2014
National Work Zone Awareness Week: State Rep. Dave Yaccarino Attends UPFFA Fire Ops 101
[box]State Rep. Dave Yaccarino and President of North Haven’s Fire Department, Local 2987, Brian DeSimone at UPFFA Fire Ops 101 Training in Hartford.[/box] The Uniformed Professional Fire Fighters Association of Connecticut (UPFFA of CT) held …
By Chris on April 8, 2014
State Rep. Dave Yaccarino – On Hunger, Homelessness and Early Education
[box]by State Rep. Dave Yaccarino[/box] Homelessness and hunger are struggles our society deals with every day. While many of us are fortunate to never experience this reality, it is far too convenient to forget those who …
By Chris on April 1, 2014
Local Leadership That Listens
State Sen. Len Fasano and State Rep. Dave Yaccarino and North Haven residents discussing current issues at a monthly “coffee with your legislators” event at McDonalds on Washington Avenue. On Marth 7th State Rep. Dave Yaccarino (R-87) …
By Chris on March 7, 2014
Rep. Yaccarino, Sen. Fasano and AT&T Invite Local Seniors Learn New Technology
State Representative Dave Yaccarino (R-87), State Senator Len Fasano (R-34) and AT&T hosted an event on Friday, Feb. 28 to help seniors stay connected with family and friends by learning how to use cell phones and other new …
By Chris on March 2, 2014
Common Core: Seeking to Correct the Flaws by Listening to Our Teachers
[box]by State Rep. Dave Yaccarino 87th District, representing North Haven[/box] Amid concerns about Common Core Standards being implemented in public schools across Connecticut, I am making an effort to hear the voices of: teachers, parents, students …
By Chris on February 25, 2014
2014 Session Begins, Budget Talks Heat Up
[box]by State Rep. Dave Yaccarino, North Haven[/box] In early February the 2014 legislative session officially began and we have some difficult issues to tackle during the next three months. As a “short session” our main focus …
By Chris on February 19, 2014
North Haven Celebs Put on Their Dancing Shoes for the Ronald McDonald House of Connecticut
Once again the Ronald McDonald House of Connecticut (RMHCT) is proud to partner with Kids for Kids, Dancing for Life! Inc. and present the 5th Annual Dancing Under the Stars fundraiser. The black tie optional event …
By Chris on February 12, 2014
Breakfast with the Legislators, 2014
Hamden’s Miller Library rotunda was bursting at the seams Jan. 18 morning for the League of Women Voters of Hamden-North Haven “Breakfast with the Legislators”. Jackie MacKnight, organizer of the event, had a few anxious …
By Chris on February 5, 2014