The Departments of Consumer Protection (DCP) and Public Health (DPH), and the Office of the Attorney General William Tong, are warning consumers that scam artists are following the headlines and trying to take advantage of consumers during heightened attention to coronavirus. Scam artists may post, email and text to promote false information about “cases” of…
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Pure Physique: “More Is Always Less When It Comes to Exercise”
By By Angela Barbosa
When you engage yourself in a workout regime that requires more than your real life can cope with, chances are that you won’t be able to keep it up after a few months or even weeks. Opting for something realistic, which can be done without causing stress or frustration due to the lack of time,…
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Center for Pediatric Medicine Helps Children to Grow Up Healthy
By Angela Barbosa
Choosing a pediatrician for your baby is not an easy task, and together with all the other preparation for the baby’s arrival, it can become quite overwhelming. Nevertheless, at the Center for Pediatric Medicine (CPM), they believe that the earlier you start building a relationship with your baby’s doctor while you are pregnant, the more…
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Welcoming and Caring Volunteers are the Hallmark of Ann’s Place
By Candy Dayana Dube
I remember the first time I walked into Ann’s Place and felt the warmth and care of the staff and volunteers. What surprised me was the sheer number of people needed and willing to help to make it possible to offer cancer support services to families in our community free of charge. It truly does…
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2020 CENSUS The Most Important Event of This Decade
By Emanuela Palmares
The 2020 census is the most important event of this decade for anyone who lives in the United States. As ordered by the U.S. Constitution, the census counts everyone living in the country, no matter who they are: the undocumented, the transient, people living in remote areas or off the grid, international students, and embassy…
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Answer the Phone and Your Door for This One!
By Catherine Blinder
For years, in this column, we have warned you to be suspicious of phone calls from people who claim they are from the government asking you questions about social security, the IRS, Medicare and other government programs. We have always reminded you that government agencies do not call you at home. They usually send you…
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WCSU Announces Institutional Aid Availability for Undocumented Students
By Angela Barbosa
Many people are unaware that there are opportunities available to undocumented immigrants to pursue their higher education. Undocumented status is not a legal obstacle to attending a U.S. college. According to the College Board, a mission-driven, not-for-profit organization that connects students to college success and opportunity, “Undocumented students may incorrectly assume that they cannot legally…
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New Partnership Assists Families Facing Cancer
By Ann’s Place
Facing cancer is both emotionally and physically exhausting for everyone in the family. When you add in barriers to getting services, such as lack of transportation, it can have monumental effects. Ann’s Place strives to work with families to eliminate those barriers and Connecticut Institute For Communities, Inc. (CIFC) has made just that possible by…
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New Year – New Laws
By Emanuela Palmares
With the New Year come new laws that may have an impact on you, your business or your community. Some are new taxes that went into effect on January 1, 2020, such as: –Dry Cleaning – The existing state sales tax rate will be expanded to dry cleaning services and laundry services –Parking – The existing state…