Month: January 2023

Increase To School Meal Programs

U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) will join advocates to announce significant federal funding increases for both the Supplemental Nutritional Insurance Program (SNAP) and child nutrition programs, which include school meal programs, as growing numbers of Connecticut families face food insecurity this winter.

The federal budget includes $154 billion for SNAP, an increase of $13.4 billion over last year, $28.5 billion for Child Nutrition Programs including historic funding allowing schools to serve healthy meals, and $6 billion for the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC). Connecticut’s SNAP and child nutrition programs are expected to receive a boost of millions of dollars to support access to affordable and nutritious foods.

According to Feeding America, nearly 400,000 people in Connecticut face hunger, equating to one in every 10 residents. Nearly one in 8 children is food insecure.

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“HAVEN HOT CHICKEN” OPENING ITS THIRD LOCATION IN NORWALK

#Norwalk, Connecticut – Haven Hot Chicken, which brings NashvilleHot Chicken and “Not Chicken” to the area as one of the first fully dedicated Nashville Hot Chicken concepts in New England, today announced that it its third location at 596 Westport Avenue, Norwalk, will be opening on Saturday, January 28.  This 2500 square foot location will feature the brand’s signature menu of crispy, crunchy, juicy, spicy, delicious chicken and vegetarian options ranging from Country (not spicy) to Haven (extremely spicy), along with their beloved fries, sides and seasonal limited-time offerings.

“We are over the moon to bring our signature menu to Fairfield County, introducing a whole new population to the deliciousness of Nashville-Hot – and ‘Not’ – Chicken Sandwiches,” said Jason Sobocinski, Haven Hot Chicken co-founder.  “To celebrate and meet our new community, we’re planning a big opening day party with a ribbon cutting, activities AND we’ll be giving a free sandwich to the first 300 guests visiting this new hotspot in-person!”

Offering easy in-and-out access and ample parking, the location offers the convenience of a quick bite to eat when running errands at Fed-Ex, Whole Foods, the bank and more.  In addition to 25+ seats for in-house dining, Haven Hot Chicken also offers convenient ordering options of curbside pickup via their website as well as 3rd party delivery through UberEats.

The restaurant’s signature item was voted “Best Chicken Sandwich” in Connecticut Magazine’s annual Readers Poll in 2021.

Bridgeport News: Police Investigate Stabbing

2023-01-29@9:51pm–#Bridgeport CT–Saturday night Bridgeport Police received multiple calls regarding a brawl at Don Raphael Restaurant located at 256 Oak Street. When they arrived they found no dispute but they did find a stab-wound victim. The victim was transported to the hospital with a non-life-threatening injury. Police are investigating.

Bridgeport News: Holder Holding

#Bridgeport CT–On Tuesday 1/25/2023, the Tactical Narcotics Team (TNT) conducted a narcotics investigation inside and outside of Shorty’s Deli located at 1070 East MainStreet. Officers entered the store and confronted the suspect later identified as John Holder 7/14/89. Holder was found to be in possession of crack cocaine and a loaded firearm. Holder has a valid pistol permit; however, both his pistol permit and firearm were seized.

Holder was charged with:

Possession Intent Dispensing Narcotic (21a-277(a(1A+)

Possession Control Substance (21a-279(a)(1)

His bond was set at $5,000.

This is the 8th firearm recovery made by TNT this year.

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