Why Connecticut aims to build disability workforce ‘pipeline’

Leaders and advocates in the disability community say capable workers, who have a wide range of skills and abilities, are being overlooked by companies that have open jobs to fill — even as many business groups raise concerns about a labor shortage. Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

Bridgeport caterers offer Ukrainian dishes to aid refugees

Kristin Ferrarese is the head chef for Bridgeport based Fortuna’s Catering Company. She said the company is offering all proceeds to the World Central Kitchen. Continue Reading at CTPost.com here Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

Minority police group demands removal of Bridgeport officer reprimanded for alleged violation

The Bridgeport Guardians, an organization representing minority officers within the police department, called on officials to remove an officer from his assignment in the internal affairs office for allegedly violating the law. Continue Reading at CTPost.com here Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

Bridgeport seeks developers for more downtown housing

City officials for years have prioritized increasing the downtown’s population to help that neighborhood turnaround. Continue Reading at CTPost.com here Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

Manchester moves to seize ‘emaciated,’ ‘neglected’ dog

Manchester officials have moved to seize a dog that appeared to be intentionally starved, according to a court filing this week. Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

Veiled attack on Connecticut affordable housing law? Advocates think so.

Municipalities that have at least 10% of total housing units set aside as affordable or government-assisted units are exempt. Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

Breeze Airways announces six new routes for Bradley International Airport

Breeze Airways announced Tuesday it will add six of the eight new, nonstop destinations in June planned for Bradley International Airport. Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

Police: Ansonia man embezzled more than $80,000 from downtown social club

The case is one of two pending matters related to alleged embezzlements from Italian fraternal organizations in the lower Naugatuck Valley. Continue Reading at CTPost.com here Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

Bridgeport poised to hire international group for police chief search

Mayor Joe Ganim’s administration is under intense pressure to get this process right after the 2018 cheating scandal. Continue Reading at CTPost.com here Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

Officials: 3 people injured in crash, 1 shot in Bridgeport

Bridgeport police continue to investigate a crash and a possible connection to a shooting that occurred in the city around 5:45 p.m. Monday. Continue Reading at CTPost.com here Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

Connecticut eyes price gouging as oil prices soar following Russian assault on Ukraine

An “abnormal market disruption” in gasoline prices will trigger additional consumer protections against price gouging through April 2, he said. Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

Connecticut advocates applaud extension of Medicaid eligibility for new mothers, note ‘huge disparity that we need to address’

Experiences like the new mother’s made Pimentel determined to advocate for changes to Medicaid coverage for women in Connecticut. Those changes will take effect April 1. Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

Goodbye masks? As of Monday, no Connecticut town or city will have a broad mask mandate

“Cases are going down … we’re going into warmer months, hospitalizations are down,” New Haven Mayor Justin Elicker said. Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

Who will challenge Joe Ganim for mayor of Bridgeport? Potential Democratic opponents weigh chances

There are several other Democrats who may face Bridgeport’s mayor next year in a primary. Continue Reading at CTPost.com here Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

Head Start program in Stratford’s South End Community Center still looking for new building

The Alliance for Community Empowerment’s Head Start program is still looking for a new home after Stratford said its lease would not be renewed in January. Continue Reading at CTPost.com here Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

Police: Man critically injured in Bridgeport club shooting

A New York man is in critical condition after receiving a gunshot wound in an early Sunday altercation at a Bridgeport club, police said. Continue Reading at CTPost.com here Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

Uber Eats driver attacked, injured trying to stop the theft of her vehicle in Westport

A 18-year-old and two juveniles were arrested in connection to an assault on a 64-year-old Uber Eats driver and the theft of her vehicle in Westport. Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

Gunfire exchanged outside of Spare Time Bowling in Bristol, police say

Bristol police said a fight between two women at Spare Time Bowling early Sunday spilled outside into the parking lot, where gunshots were exchanged. No injuries were reported. Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

These are the Hartford transportation improvements that could be coming in the near future

The Greater Hartford Mobility Study, launched in 2020, expanded beyond highways to include rail, bus, bicycle and pedestrians — and how they could connect and work together. Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

‘People were okay with leaving us behind’: COVID harder on those with disabilities, experts say

Throughout the pandemic, experts said, people with disabilities have faced a variety of struggles, from challenges during to telehealth visits to issues accessing drive-through test and mask distributions. Continue Reading at CTPost.com here Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

Officials: Uber Eats driver seriously injured in Westport carjacking

A woman driving for Uber Eats suffered a head injury while her car was being broken into in a Westport parking lot on Saturday. Continue Reading at CTPost.com here Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

In photos: Ukrainian American Club in Southport hosts rally to protest Russian invasion

The deadly conflict is entering its second week since Russian forces invaded Ukraine and began attacking the citizenry. Continue Reading at CTPost.com here Top Featured Tags: – Connecticut News Press Release Distribution Service

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