Lucy Dathan

I hope you and your family are ready to ring in the New Year! This year has been challenging for many of us and I hope we can look towards 2021 with a renewed sense of optimism.

In Washington over the holiday weekend, legislation was passed which seeks to provide families, workers, and businesses additional relief to help combat the negative effects of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

I would like to take this opportunity to wish a Merry Christmas and a Happy Kwanzaa to all who celebrate. Our rich diversity makes us stronger and encourages us to be more understanding and compassionate.

The holidays are here, but this year will look different in the face of COVID-19. As we continue to take critical precautions to slow the spread and keep ourselves safe, many restaurant owners and employees are fighting their own battles just to keep their doors open and take care of their families this year.

On December 14, 2012, a shooter opened fire at Sandy Hook Elementary School, killing 20 first-graders and six educators. It was one of the deadliest mass shootings in U.S. history and sent shockwaves across Connecticut.

Back in the summer months, utility company customers across Connecticut saw exorbitant rate increases in their monthly bills - we vowed to get answers and petitioned state regulators to investigate.

2020 has been a year when many of our usual behaviors and traditions have been up-ended by the COVID-19 pandemic. At this Thanksgiving time, it can be easy to focus on the things that are missing instead of what we have.

Connecticut residents can now take advantage of a new notification app that will help mitigate the spread of COVID-19 throughout their communities.