
Quinnipiac University’s Future Teachers Organization wins Local Excellence Award
The award recognizes student chapters that have achieved excellence throughout the year by providing members with leadership and development opportunities in the areas of teacher quality, community outreach and political action.

North Haven Soccer Club 2016 Scholarship Winners Announced
Congratulations to Thomas Bogen and Christina DeFalco, the 2016 NHSC scholarship recipients!

“Mileage Tax” Back on the Table
Fasano, Boucher: Republicans will be fighting this mileage tax idea until it stalls permanently

North Haven Taxpayers Get State Capitol Update
Rep. Dave Yaccarino (center), Sen. Len Fasano (Right) on June 13 hosted a Legislative Update and BBQ at McDonald’s.

Quinnipiac University honors Charlie Rose at annual Fred Friendly First Amendment Award Luncheon
Quinnipiac University honored Charlie Rose, anchor/executive editor of the PBS programs “Charlie Rose” and “Charlie Rose: This Week,” and co-host of “CBS This Morning,” on June 15 at its 23rd annual Fred Friendly First Amendment Award luncheon at the Metropolitan Club in New York City.

Trinity Health New England and Quinnipiac University Announce Primary Educational Affiliation
Beginning in 2017, Trinity Health – New England hospitals will expand their existing partnership with Quinnipiac to include students enrolled at the Frank H. Netter MD School of Medicine, the School of Nursing and the School of Health Sciences at Quinnipiac University.

Yaccarino Urges Support for a Measure to Acknowledge Blue Water Navy Veterans
State Representative Dave Yaccarino, the ranking member of the legislature’s Veterans’ Affairs Committee, urged U.S Senator Richard Blumenthal to support a measure that would acknowledge Blue Water Navy veterans. These are veterans who were exposed to Agent Orange while serving in the Vietnam War.

United Bank’s North Haven Team Presents $5,000 to Four Local Nonprofits
United Bank today announced that four local charities in North Haven received a generous donation of $1,250 each from the United Bank Foundation Connecticut during an event they hosted at their North Haven banking branch location.

QU School of Law administrator receives award from the EASFSS
The Distinguished Service Award is presented to an individual who has made significant contributions to EASFAA through leadership, activities and/or research in financial aid.

Irish historian to present, ‘Famnesia? Famine in Irish Literature at the Great Hunger’s Centenary,’ June 23 at Ireland’s Great Hunger Museum
Bryce Evans, a senior lecturer in history at Liverpool Hope University (UK) and a leading modern Irish historian, will present the lecture, “Famnesia? Famine in Irish Literature at the Great Hunger’s Centenary.”

Sen. Fasano Applauds Passage of Bill to Support Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities
The bill improves communication between the Department of Developmental Services (DDS) and individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Senator Len Fasano appears on “Meet the Leaders” at the CT State Capitol
Senate Minority Leader Len Fasano (right) answers a question from Cablevision host David Smith during a May 4 taping of the show “Meet the Leaders.”