Kadeem Roberts

Earlier this week, I attended Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro's African American Leadership Forum. The Congresswoman was joined by House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, who I had an opportunity to meet. It was an honor to attend and listen in to this important conversation.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Honoring the strength of survivors, supporting those currently fighting, and remembering those we’ve lost. As your representative, I’m committed to advocating for access to early detection, treatment, research funding, and community support for those fighting breast cancer.

Of course Hispanic Heritage Month celebrates Hispanic culture, but it also honors the positive impact and lasting contributions made by generations of our growing Hispanic population to our country.

National Hispanic Heritage Month began as a week-long celebration in 1968 under President Lyndon Johnson and was expanded to a month by President Ronald Reagan 20 years later in 1988. It currently runs from September 15th thru October 15th.

Norwalk is set to receive state funding from the Community Investment Fund (CIF). The CIF Board approved the funding during its meeting on Tuesday. The Carter Community Center is set to receive $3.5 million, and South Norwalk Elementary School will receive $2.5 million.

On Thursday, I stood with Norwalk Mayor Harry Rilling and other local officials to announce that the City will invest in a Mental Health Gap Analysis of young people in our community. This research will help identify the most pressing issues and will allow us to develop an action plan that benefits everyone.

Check out the fresh new "Welcome to Connecticut" signs that highlight the best of what our state offers, whether it's championship college basketball, the best pizza in the country, and so much more!

The Connecticut Youth Employment Program is an initiative designed to help young people ages 14 to 24 explore careers by providing opportunities to work alongside professionals who assist them in building career networks and receive on-the-job training while also covering participant salaries and other job-related expenses, such as uniforms and transportation to and from work.

ATTENTION: The East Norwalk Train Station will be temporarily closed through September 6. Trains will NOT stop in East Norwalk. A special rush hour commuter shuttle offered Monday - Friday. Please see the graphic below for more information.