Rep. Yaccarino Joins North Haven Students for Citizenship Food Drive Pick-Up
The class organized the drive to highlight civic responsibility and the importance of community service.
North Haven #1 on List of 10 Best Places to Live or Work in CT
With a rich history, skilled and educated workforce, and abundant natural beauty, Connecticut has a great deal to offer its residents, business owners, and aspiring entrepreneurs. But where exactly should your home or business plant its roots?
Yaccarino Attends 12th Annual Secret Santa
State Representative Dave Yaccarino (R-87) the Legislature’s Veterans’ Affairs Ranking Member, spent the morning collecting donations for the Connecticut Veterans Home in Rocky Hill.
The event was part of the 12th annual “State Capitol Secret Santa Collection,” which collects donations of new and unwrapped, clothing and personal items for hundreds of local veterans residing at the state facility.
State Rep. Yaccarino Assigned to Legislative Committees
State Representative Dave Yaccarino (R-87) has been selected to serve as the leading House Republican lawmaker on the legislatures Veterans’ Affairs Committee.
Irish American Cultural Institute Donates Library of Books to Ireland’s Great Hunger Institute
First editions and rare copies of works of many of the giants of Irish literature will now be more accessible to historians and students, thanks to the generosity of the Irish American Cultural Institute.
Quinnipiac University School of Law to Host Program, ‘Understanding the Legislative Process: Animals and the Law,’
The Quinnipiac University School of Law’s Animal Law Society will join the Connecticut Bar Association’s Animal Law Section to host the panel discussion, “Understanding the Legislative Process: Animals and the Law,” on Thursday, Jan. 8.
QU Professor Earns $15,000 from National Geographic/Waitt Grants to Lead Research on Gangi Mummies in Italy
A Quinnipiac University professor will lead a team of researchers and students to Italy in January to perform the first-ever examination of the Gangi mummies, whose remains have been preserved in burial catacombs in Sicily.
Ireland’s Great Hunger Museum to Launch Digital Database of Great Famine Illustrations
Ireland’s Great Hunger Museum at Quinnipiac University will launch a digital database Dec. 16 containing about 1,500 articles and illustrations related to Ireland and the Great Famine, the worst demographic catastrophe of the 19th century.
Quinnipiac University School of Business Announces Creation of the Center for Women & Business
Quinnipiac University’s School of Business has created a new center dedicated to addressing the unique leadership and professional needs of women.
North Haven Residents, Legislators Talk Issues Over Coffee
[box](l to r): State Rep. Dave Yaccarino and State Sen. Len Fasano[/box] On December 5th State Rep. Dave Yaccarino (R-87) and Incoming State Senate Republican Leader Len Fasano (R-34) met with North Haven residents at …
Quinnipiac University Nurses and Game Designers Collaborate to Earn Innovation Grant
[box]Cory Ann Boyd, associate professor of nursing and coordinator of the accelerated nursing track at Quinnipiac University. Jonah Warren, assistant professor of game design and development at Quinnipiac University.[/box] A group that includes Quinnipiac University’s …
OpEd: Homeless Veterans In Connecticut
[box]by Dave Yaccarino • State Representative 87th District[/box] Last week our communities hosted a variety Veterans Day events—concerts, parades, and community breakfasts were advertised everywhere. Local business offered veterans free meals and schools created lesson …
New Legislative Leaders Must Join Together ASAP to Hammer Out Budget Solutions
Hartford – In light of the state’s declining cash position and State Treasurer Denise Nappier’s announcement to transfer money from bond proceeds to help cover operating expenses, State Senator Len Fasano (R-North Haven), incoming Senate …