After the Patriotic Walk down Greenwich Avenue there was a gathering by the World War I monument where the American Legion Post 29 announced the outstanding young persons for 2019. Continue Reading →
Alex Bergstein
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Candlelight Vigil in Greenwich Protests Inhumane Treatment of Migrants at Border Camps
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Crowds gathered at Greenwich Town Hall for a “Lights for Liberty” vigil to protest inhumane conditions at southern border camps for migrants. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, #CloseTheCamps, #don'tlookaway, #lightsforligerty, Alex Bergstein, Alex Kasser, Don't Look Away, Donald Trump
Tolls and Taxes Are Hot Topics at League of Women Voters Legislative Luncheon
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“Every time you see an out-of-state license, just know that your current tax dollars are paying for the damage that they do the roads. They’re freeloading off us now.” – State Senator Alex Bergstein Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Alex Bergstein, Fred Camillo, League of Women Voters, Livvy Floren, Steve Meskers
State Senator Bergstein Opens Up about Relationship with Former Female Colleague
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Bergstein, who joined local officials including Attorney General William Tong, State Rep Caroline Simmons (D-144) and Matt Blumenthal (D-147) and Stamford Mayor David Martin on Friday outside Stamford Government Center, spoke about women’s rights during a rally against several highly restrictive abortion laws passed mostly in southern states. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Alex Bergstein
PHOTOS: Protest Against Highly Restrictive Abortion Laws: “This is a War on American Women”
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“This is not a principled argument about policy. This isn’t just a debate about abortion. This is a war on American women.” William Tong, Connecticut Attorney General Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Health, abortion rights, Alex Bergstein, Amelia, Bella Subramanian, Caroline Simmons, Danielle Eason
YWCA Greenwich and March On Greenwich Present “Greenwich Next”
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This is an opportunity to speak with your elected officials about the progress and current state of the legislative agenda. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Alex Bergstein, Fred Camillo, Greenwich Next, Livvy Floren, Steve Meskers
Possible Citizenship Question Looms over 2020 Census
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“The census count is important because we are 48th in terms of federal dollars as far as what we give versus what we get back. We are a donor state. Eleven billion dollars in federal funding is riding on this effort. For each person we under-count we lose $2,900.” – Susan Bysiewicz, CT Lt Governor Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Alex Bergstein, David Rabin, Lt Governor SusanBysiewicz, Mark Plumley, Peter Tesei
Greenwich RTM Committees Weigh In on Anti-Toll Resolution
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Strong voices were heard on both sides of the anti-toll resolution presented to several RTM standing committees. Voices included NoTollsCT founder Patrick Sasser, State Rep Fred Camillo (R-151), State Senator Alex Bergstein (D-36), State Senator George Logan (R-17) and Joseph McGee, who is a VP with the Business Council of Fairfield County. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Business, Government, Transportation, Alex Bergstein, Fred Camillo, Joseph McGee, Laura Gladstone, Patrick Sasser
Farricker: Bergstein’s Tolling Bill is Unfortunate Example of Governmental Laziness
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“As a lifelong proud Democrat, it saddens me that we are looking to solve a problem stemming from decades of government inaction on the backs of the middle class and small businessperson — people who have always been willing to help when asked fairly.” – Frank Farriker, former chair of Greenwich DTC Continue Reading →
Filed under: Letter to the Editor, Alex Bergstein, Frank Farricker, tolls
Bergstein: It’s Time to Invest in CT with an Infrastructure Bank
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An infrastructure bank is a public-private partnership that leverages public funds with private investment capital, multiplying every dollar 5-10 times. Continue Reading →