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Narcan aids opioid survival rates
Opioid overdose deaths are down by 14.5 percent across Connecticut from April 2023 to April 2024, according to the Center for Disease Control’s latest report. Even more reassuring, the City of New Haven reports a 57% decrease in fatal overdoses (99 … [Read more...] about Narcan aids opioid survival rates
$250k grant to prime downtown plans
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice The state Community Investment Fund 2030 Board on Sept. 24 approved a $250,000 grant for development planning in the city’s downtown Village Improvement District, Mayor Dorinda Borer … [Read more...] about $250k grant to prime downtown plans
Moreno is Hispanic of the Year
By Michael P. Walsh Special to the Voice Jeffrey Moreno received the city’s Hispanic American of the Year award at the sixth annual Hispanic Heritage Celebration on Friday. During a midday ceremony on the steps of City Hall, Mayor … [Read more...] about Moreno is Hispanic of the Year
Dear Felicia
Well hon, in the blink of an eye, it seems, we’re in the middle o’ fall, and effen the leaves aren’t giving yew the autumnal vibe, the fack that we will be in Standard time in a mere two weeks ought to do it. Of course, for m’self the going back to … [Read more...] about Dear Felicia
Mullins heads to North Carolina
The city’s Fair Housing Commissioner is heading south to aid in the clean-up after the devastation of Hurricanes Helene and Milton. Steven R. Mullins will be in Asheville, Buncombe County, North Carolina from October 17th through October 22nd … [Read more...] about Mullins heads to North Carolina
City offers energy assistance
The city is accepting applications for the federally funded Connecticut Energy Assistance Program. Appointments for all heating sources can be made by calling (203) 937-3572. Applications will be processed via phone by appointment … [Read more...] about City offers energy assistance
Dockworkers for stagnation
By Rich Lowry Syndicated Columnist Dockworkers for economic stagnation It's the processing gate that roared. APM Terminals at the Port of Mobile in Alabama uses a semi-automated gate to process trucks without union labor, and … [Read more...] about Dockworkers for stagnation
Editorial
Electoral College attacked Gov. Tim Walz, the Democratic candidate for vice-president, sent the first volley of what we expect to be a barrage of criticism from members of his side of the aisle. The issue – again – the Electoral College. … [Read more...] about Editorial
Hispanic community has specific health concerns
By Dr. Rhonda Randall UnitedHealthcare Amid National Hispanic Heritage Month, it’s an opportune time to recognize the unique health challenges Hispanics/Latinos face and work to address them. Hispanics/Latinos represent one of the … [Read more...] about Hispanic community has specific health concerns