NB Officials Demand Apology from former Mayor Stewart for Insulting Post
December 1, 2017After what I, and several local members of our community found social media remarks by former Mayor Stewart insulting, I called a press conference to denounce them and demand a public apology.
Funding awarded to revitalize blighted properties in NB
November 29, 2017The New Britain legislative delegation touted efforts to spur economic development and combat the city's blighted properties through the approval of $1.7 million in funding to assess or redevelop its brownfield sites.
Renters' Rebate Program Funded
November 20, 2017The state legislature ensured participants in the Renters’ Rebate Program will receive their checks with a quick fix to the bipartisan state budget.
Care for Kids Program Reopens
November 9, 2017Care 4 Kids, the state’s primary child-care support program, has been reopened, and eligible families on the wait list can now begin to enroll.
GOP fails to override governor's budget veto; now is the time for a bipartisan agreement
October 4, 2017After the state House of Representatives met Oct. 3 to consider overriding the veto of the GOP-backed budget, the Republicans refused to call the question for a vote. Now, it is time for us to work together and compromise with the governor and the Republicans to reach a bipartisan agreement on a final budget. To move Connecticut forward, we need to adopt a spending package that invests in our workforce, makes long-term structural changes, and provides municipalities with additional budget flexibility.
Latino Legislators join UConn’s PR Latin@s Studies Project Panel
September 28, 2017Thank you UConn’s Puerto Rican and Latin@s Studies Project for inviting the Latino legislators to a legislative panel discussion celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month.
NB Community Helps PR Hurricane Victims
September 11, 2017I am pleased and grateful to New Britain’s wonderful community for joining us during the Puerto Rican Social & Cultural Festival to help raise funds for our Puerto Rican brothers and sisters who were hit by Hurricane Irma.
Home Heating Assistance
September 7, 2017Now is the time to start thinking about applying for heating assistance. We are only a month or so away from cold weather. If you are eligible for home heating assistance, this program is here to help you and your family stay warm.