Prices at the pump to let up slightly over the holiday weekend due to concerns over Covid-19 Delta variant, end of summer travel season BOSTON (August 26, 2021) — To close out a summer driving season that will inevitably have had the highest average gas prices since the summer of 2014, Labor Day weekend prices…
Norwalk, CT – Just when you thought a Dorito was just a Dorito, Rafael Lullanda Jr and Manny Nieves, owners of the loud and flavorful NYC ExoticSnax retail shops throughout New York, give modern day munchies a whole new meaning. This summer, the duo introduced their scrumptious retail concept to locals with their graffiti and…
NEW CANAAN, CT – On Monday, the Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) and state officials gathered at the New Canaan Train Station to celebrate the announcement that the New Canaan Line will return to nearly full service beginning Sunday, August 29. Attendees including State Senator Will Haskell (D-Westport), CTDOT Commissioner Joseph Giulietti, MTA Metro-North president…
Starting this Thursday, July 1 and until September 6 of this year, Connecticut children, age 18 and under, along with one accompanying adult, will be able to receive free admission at more than 90 museums across the state. Governor Ned Lamont announced this new program earlier this week as part of his plan to “use…
Public health experts offer advice for safe holiday shopping and family gatherings FAIRFIELD, CT – The winter holidays in November and December typically are a time when people meet up with family and friends to celebrate together. Not this year, however. The ongoing pandemic—especially with its current surge—is going to make our holiday tables look…
HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that the Connecticut Department of Transportation has approved a permit for Mystic Pizza to use a state highway right-of-way to add outdoor dining as the restaurant makes efforts to comply with the requirements of phase 1 of Connecticut’s reopening plans amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The restaurant,…
HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont of Connecticut, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo of New York, and Governor Phil Murphy of New Jersey today announced that marinas, boatyards and marine manufacturers in their states will be allowed to open for personal use as long as strict social distancing and sanitization protocols are followed. Chartered watercraft services…
Norwalk, CT – The City of Norwalk Parking Authority’s Maritime Garage Gallery has extended its call for art for its next exhibit, entitled “DeFACEment: Through Artistic Eyes ”. The new deadline for submissions is April 30, 2020. The exhibit, which was to open on April 30 has been postponed and is expected to open mid-2020, at…
BRIDGEPORT, CT – Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo today announced plans to temporarily close the Zoo, effective Tuesday, March 17, as a public health precaution. All education and public programs are cancelled or postponed. The City of Bridgeport and state of Connecticut leaders have called on businesses to close to help mitigate the spread of COVID-19 following…