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““Let me be clear: Connecticut does not want, nor do we need, the type of presence ICE has had in our state this week. Connecticut has some of the lowest crime rates in the country, thanks to the excellent work our state and local police do to keep violent criminals off our streets. Rounding up people at random to fill a quota does not lower crime. It traumatizes families and communities.” – Governor Ned Lamont Continue Reading →
In Tuesday’s primary, Lamont easily defeated Josh Elliott and will face Ryan Fazio in November. Dr. Michael Goldstein fended off Dan Miressi to challenge Himes in November. Continue Reading →
“The people who have died in immigration custody had names. They had friends and family who loved them… Their lives mattered and their deaths mattered too.” – Michele Greenberg Continue Reading →
Family Centers celebrated the expansion of The Mark Family Dental Health Center with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Monday, recognizing the generosity of principal donors Arlene and Reuben Mark and the federal and community partners whose support made the project possible. Continue Reading →
Speakers at the No Kings rally in Greenwich included Governor Ned Lamont, US Congressman Jim Himes, CT Attorney General William Tong, and State Representatives Hector Arzeno and Steve Meskers. Continue Reading →
Everyone must be registered to attend. Seating is limited. There is also a livestream link. Continue Reading →
The event was attended by US Congressman Jim Himes, the Board of Selectmen and most of the Greenwich delegation. Speakers from Greenwich Communities, (formerly known as the Housing Authority of the Town of Greenwich) included the head of the board of directors, Sam Romeo and executive director, Tony Johnson. Continue Reading →
The YMCA of Greenwich supports local veterans, active-duty service members, and their families with a membership discount of 15%, a waived joiner’s fee, mental health counseling through a partnership with Jewish Family Services of Greenwich, and spaces for community and connection through free events held throughout the year. Continue Reading →
“Get your damn masks off. What are you so afraid of, ICE? We’re saying you’re not allowed in our court houses, you’re not arresting anybody. Please, get your kids to school. Tell them they can get to school safely. We have people at every front door at the schools if ICE shows up, saying, ‘Not here in Connecticut. Not allowed.'” – CT Governor Ned Lamont Continue Reading →
Officials including Governor Ned Lamont joined YWCA Greenwich leadership and the project team to mark the start of a major renovation and 15,000+ sq ft addition to the front of the 50-year-old building at 259 East Putnam Ave. Continue Reading →