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Google Career Certificates

Oct 29, 2021 Stephen Krauchick

Connecticut State Colleges and Universities (CSCU) President Terrence Cheng, and Alphabet’s Chief Financial Officer Ruth Porat today announced that Connecticut has become the first state in the nation to offer the full suite of Google Career Certificates across its state colleges and universities system, and that the program is now available to all community colleges and career and technical education (CTE) high schools across the nation to onboard. Part of the Grow with Google economic opportunity initiative, the certificates are available on the online learning platform Coursera. The program equips people with skills for in-demand jobs within three to six months – with no degree or experience required – at a time when employers in information technology related sectors have reported a skills gap in the U.S.…

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Youth Program Grants

Oct 29, 2021 Stephen Krauchick

The Community Fund of Darien’s Thriving Youth Task Force and Fairfield Public Schools in partnership with Fairfield CARES, received Drug-Free Communities (DFC) Support Program grants. Each will be awarded $625,000 over five years, totaling $1.25 million in funding to address local youth substance use. “The COVID-19 pandemic has put a real strain on our kids,” said Congressman Jim Himes. “It’s sadly not surprising that the National Institute of Health found an increase in adolescents using nicotine products and misusing prescription drugs. That’s why Drug-Free Communities Support Program and their partners’ work is more important than ever. I look forward to working with these organizations to ensure they have the resources needed to keep our communities safe and healthy.”  "The grant…

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U.S. District Court Vacancy Filled

Oct 29, 2021 Stephen Krauchick

U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Chris Murphy (D-CT) applauded the United States Senate’s confirmation of Judge Omar Williams, President Biden’s nominee to fill a vacancy on the U.S. District Court for the District of Connecticut. Williams was confirmed in a bipartisan 52-46 vote. “Omar Williams is an expert and accomplished litigator and advocate. With a history of public service as a judge on the Hartford Superior Court and an assistant public defender, Williams will undoubtedly provide an underrepresented and much-needed perspective to our federal judiciary,” said Blumenthal. “I’ve been proud to champion his nomination as a member of the Judiciary Committee with Senator Murphy. Today’s bipartisan vote underscores the measured, insightful jurist that Williams is and will continue to be.”       “Judge…

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Bridgeport News: Person Shot

Oct 29, 2021 Stephen Krauchick

2021-10-28@10:30PMish--#Bridgeport CT-- Police are investigating a shooting on Harral Avenue. The call originally called in for a person shot at Lexington and Harral Avenue but the victim was found at Center and Harral Avenue.  A crime scene was established at Lexington and Harral a block away.  Police tweeted that a person was shot in the arm on Center Street.

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Bridgeport News: Carjacking

Oct 28, 2021 Stephen Krauchick

2021-10-28@7:40pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A carjacking occurred outside 555 Trumbull Avenue. No weapons shown, the victim was beaten. Taken was a blue Nissan. No media alert, no tweet back to keeping you in the dark. Last time they posted for about a week then stopped. Kinda like telling your kid to clean his room and only does it for the week. This news report is made possible by:

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Stratford News: Ribbon Cutting

Oct 28, 2021 Stephen Krauchick

The Kasey Group of Century 21 Allpoints Realty at 6580 Main Street at Ryders Landing held their ribbon cutting today. That also, why I posted the river video from Ryder''s Lane.  The Kasey Group's industry veterans Stacy Pfannkuch and Karin Stoknoff bring a combined 45 years of experience to homebuyers and sellers throughout the region.  According to Pfannkuch, “We are elated for our return to Stratford and equally excited to collaborate with this quality, local, family-owned company with a global market appeal.”

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PURA APPROVAL OF EVERSOURCE ACCOUNTABILITY PLAN

Oct 28, 2021 Stephen Krauchick

Governor Ned Lamont and Attorney General William Tong today are applauding approval by the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) of the $103.4 million Eversource accountability plan they announced earlier this month. The agreement will increase local accountability and control, and return $103.4 million back to Connecticut families following significant deficiencies in the utility’s response to Tropical Storm Isaias. The agreement also stabilizes electric distribution rates until at least January 2024. “I applaud PURA for approving this settlement, which puts money back into ratepayers’ pockets and provides new and necessary accountability for Eversource,” Governor Lamont said. “This progress happened as a result of a significant storm that impacted hundreds of thousands of residents, and then this settlement was reached after more than a…

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Stratford News: Sunday Afternoon Talks Concludes

Oct 28, 2021 Stephen Krauchick

The Stratford Library concludes its 2021 season of “Sunday Afternoon Talks” series of informative and entertaining talks featuring prominent local guest speakers “The Secret of Becoming a Great Communicator” with Jim Cameron on Sunday, November 7. The talk, presented on the Zoom format, is also a hybrid event that allows visitors to attend and watch in the Library’s Lovell Room.  It is free and open to the public.  Long-time commuter advocate and newspaper commentator Jim Cameron will offer a lively presentation and Q&A about the art of communication.  Cameron will share some funny and insightful tales about his 40 years as a news reporter, media trainer and public relations consultant. He will also reveal the inside scoop on how to "Master the Interview" with his…

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