Yaccarino Cosponsors Veteran Heroes Act
As a co-sponsor of the bill, Rep. Yaccarino played a key role in advancing one of its most impactful provisions: expanded access to dental care for Connecticut veterans.
Quinnipiac University Launches Standardized Patient Program on the North Haven Campus to Help Train Medical, Nursing and Health Sciences Students
[box]Dr. Aaron Bernard, of North Haven, left, clinical skills director at the Frank H. Netter MD School of Medicine at Quinnipiac University, chatted with Jean Kappes, one of the 24 state residents who have been hired …
Sen. Fasano Welcomes Funding for Institute of Community Resiliency
A plea agreement reached yesterday between the U.S. Attorneys’ Office and Conopco, Inc. (better known as Unilver) in a matter involving Connecticut’s Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) has been approved, and one of …
Family Programming the Way It Used to Be and Can Be Again
[box]By State Senator Len Fasano[/box] Last Thursday night, NBC broadcast the remake of “The Sound of Music” featuring Carrie Underwood playing the famous role of Maria, which was originally played by Julie Andrews in the …
Sen. Fasano: Governor’s “Transparency” Order Keeps Secrecy Intact
State Senator Len Fasano (R-North Haven) today raised questions about Gov. Dannel P. Malloy’s Executive Order (EO) No. 38 which purports to make information regarding certain economic assistance and tax credits used to recruit or retain businesses more accessible …
Helping Those in Need: Toy and Clothing Drives in North Haven
State Representative Dave Yaccarino is encouraging residents to participate in ongoing toy and clothing drives in North Haven to benefit children and families in need. Yaccarino, in conjunction with the Community Services and Recreation Department …
Quinnipiac University School of Law Students Donate Toys to Children’s Shelter
[box]Antigone Curis, president of the Quinnipiac University Criminal Law Society, center, smiles with Shannon Haggerty, a shelter case manager, left, and Nadya Zawrocki, a resident support staff member, both of the Umbrella Center for Domestic …
Sen. Fasano Named 2013 Legislative Champion By Mothers Against Drunk Driving
State Senator Len Fasano (R-34) has been recognized by the national organization of Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) as a 2013 Legislative Champion. The honor is bestowed yearly upon state legislators across the country for …
“Sharing the Season with Seniors”
On December 3, 2009, the North Haven High School Senior Class will be sponsoring the 18th annual Sharing the Season with Seniors, a Senior to Senior breakfast. Along with breakfast, senior citizens will have the opportunity …
Five Quinnipiac University School of Nursing Students Selected as Robert Wood Johnson Foundation New Careers in Nursing Scholars
[box]This year’s scholars are: Sarahí Almonte, of West Haven, John Dodd, of Hamden, Michael Levien, of Higganum, Alex Neumeister, of Cicero, N.Y., and Miguel Rosa, of Danbury.[/box] The NCIN scholarship program is a national program …
North Haven RTC Endorses John McKinney for Governor
The North Haven Republican Town Committee (RTC) has voted unanimously to endorse State Senate Republican Leader John McKinney to be the Republican nominee for governor of Connecticut. McKinney’s name was put into nomination Tuesday night …
UPDATED: Odor Detected Outside Ridge Road Elementary; Outdoor Valve Repaired By Gas Company
Superintendent Cronin’s follow-up phone call regarding the odor detected at Ridge Road Elementary School. The gas company determined the odor was coming from an outside valve and they have repaired the problem. Both the gas …
Quinnipiac University Sponsors ‘Ticket for a Toy’ Drive to Benefit Hamden Children
[box]Patricia Polvani (left), a secretary in the Department of Public Safety at Quinnipiac University, and Shanon Grasso, a public safety officer, have helped organize a ‘Ticket for a Toy’ drive to benefit Hamden children. Those who …