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(L-R) Larry Lazaroff, Eileen Frank and Rep. Dave Yaccarino. Photo courtesy: CT House Republicans.

Rep. Yaccarino Hosts Successful Winter Clothing Drive with Columbus House

The effort focused on providing homeless and insecure veterans in the North Haven area with new winter essentials, like hats, gloves, and warm underwear.

Rep. Yaccarino to Host Veterans Winter Clothing Drive with Columbus House

This annual drive is aiming to collect NEW men’s & women’s coats, sweatpants, underwear, hats, and gloves.

Christina Stoeffler

Quinnipiac University division of Student Affairs receives several awards; program, staff members, student honored

Stoeffler, a senior English and theater major from North Haven, was the state of Connecticut winner of NASPA’s Catch a Rising Star award, which recognizes an undergraduate student interested in a student affairs career.

State Rep. Dave Yaccarino, left, State Rep. Josh Elliott, Hamden Mayor Lauren Garrett, Hammad Chaudhry, senior manager of conservation and load management at Avangrid, Quinnipiac University President Judy Olian, North Haven First Selectman Mike Freda and Erik Robie, director of customer programs and products at Avangrid, to celebrate Quinnipiac receiving a Sustainability Achievement Award from United Illuminating and Southern Connecticut Gas, subsidiaries of Avangrid. Photo by Dan Passapera of Quinnipiac University.

United Illuminating and Southern Connecticut Gas present Quinnipiac University with Sustainability Achievement Award for energy efficiency upgrades on North Haven Campus

As a result, Quinnipiac saved enough energy to power 120 homes each year or remove the equivalent of nearly 300 cars from the road annually.

North Haven Soccer Club Celebrates Local Referees

The event included supportive and motivational speeches for referees, information about the opportunities that becoming a certified referee can offer, and a raffle for all of the local referees.

Sen. Cicarella Receives Perfect Score for Voting Record on Jobs & Economic Growth

Recognized for 100 percent pro-business voting record by CBIA in 2023 Legislative Voting Records Report

School of Rock North Haven Is Ready to Rock N’ Roll

North Haven’s grand opening event includes live performances, a raffle and more.

Rep. Yaccarino Meets with North Haven High School Classes to Discuss Current Affairs

Rep. Yaccarino offered the students insight on the daily life of a state representative, his history serving the people of North Haven, and how his role fits into the complicated landscape of local, state, and federal government issues – and even sometimes global. 

Bobcat Golden Lager. Courtesy of Quinnipiac University.

Quinnipiac University and Stony Creek Brewery partner to launch new Bobcat Golden Lager

A portion of every sale will fuel student entrepreneurship grants designed to help Bobcats succeed in launching new business ventures.

State Sen. Paul Cicarella and State Rep. David Yaccarino

North Haven Lawmakers, Local Leaders Applaud Grant Award for North Haven

Governor Lamont approves STEAP funding to benefit North Haven Fire Department

House Republicans Propose Election Integrity Reforms in Special Session 

Majority party Democrats reject Republican amendments.

Alexandra Ford

Quinnipiac’s Alexandra Ford receives scholarship created for doctoral nursingstudents seeking to improve health care for cancer patients

The scholarship program provides full tuition and was created to recognize doctoral nursing students seeking to improve health care for cancer patients.