Al Paolillo

Juneteenth – June 19 – commemorates and celebrates the end of slavery in the United States, but the important history of this now state and federal holiday was not widely known for many years.

The Connecticut Department of Social Services (DSS) wants residents to be aware of new work requirements affecting some recipients of SNAP benefits and upcoming changes to HUSKY Health eligibility rules.

The good news: most people will not lose their benefits. However, it is important to review the new requirements and determine whether they apply to your situation.

Tweed-New Haven Airport is inviting residents to its Annual Ward 18 Community Meeting on June 16, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., at the Nathan Hale School Auditorium (480 Townsend Ave). 

Medical debt can place a significant financial burden on families in communities across Connecticut, which can result in severe economic hardship or bankruptcy.

With Memorial Day marking the unofficial kick off to summer, we hope you get a chance to enjoy the many parks, beaches, and attractions our beautiful state has to offer.

Whether it's our first responders, veterans, nurses, teachers, or other skilled workers, it is important that we continue to invest in and protect the people who keep our communities safe and running.

Bipartisan state budget adjustments were passed by the legislature that make historical investments in our cities and towns to help stabilize property taxes and enhance local public education.

I want to truly celebrate and thank Senator Looney for his 46 years of service to the State of Connecticut and the General Assembly. In doing so, he becomes the longest-serving senate majority leader and senate president in state history.