06 January, 2026

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‘Literacy for Justice’ Program Remembers Rev. King at Memorial Wreath Laying

“The rights he dedicated his life to are under threat” By John McNamara A wintry mix outside forced the organizers of the memorial wreath laying for the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. inside on Saturday April 12th to mark the anniversary of the assassination of the civil rights leader on April 4, 1968. The โ€œLiteracy […]

New Britain Racial Justice Coalition

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New Britain Racial Justice Coalition Condemns Mayor Stewartโ€™s Veto of Education, Housing and Public Service

By the New Britain Racial Justice Coalition, The New Britain Racial Justice Coalition (NBRJC) strongly condemns Mayor Erin Stewartโ€™s June 7 veto of the City Councilโ€™s amended FY 2025 budget, which prioritized long-overdue investments in education, housing, and public services. The veto reverses a budget that was shaped by extensive community input and advocacy. Over […]

Latest News and Opinion

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Special Election Day Arrives in 25th District

Election Day has arrived in New Britainโ€™s 25th Assembly District for the special election to fill the state representative seat left vacant following Mayor Bobby Sanchezโ€™s recent election to the cityโ€™s top office. The special election features a contest between Democratic City Council member, Ald Iris Noemi Sanchez (D-3) and Republican City Constable Jamie Vaughan […]
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Activist Advocates for Allen St. Project, Iris Sanchez for 25th District

To: – Our Neighborhood Flooding, Sanitary Back-up, and Break Victims– Concerned Taxpayers and Residents– City, State, and Federal Officials ICYMI, click on the link below for more detailsโ€ฆ”The Top Stories of New Britain for 2025: The Allen St. Project.” VOTEโ€ฆ Iris Sanchez, January 6th, 2026, for the 25th District State House Of Representatives. As you […]

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Special Election Day Arrives in 25th District

Election Day has arrived in New Britainโ€™s 25th Assembly District for the special election to fill the state representative seat left vacant following Mayor Bobby Sanchezโ€™s recent election to the cityโ€™s top office. The special election features a contest between Democratic City Council member, Ald Iris Noemi Sanchez (D-3) and Republican City Constable Jamie Vaughan […]

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Mayor Sanchez Establishes Task Force on Public Safety

Editor’s note: The cover photo is by Dr Frank Gerratana on Veterans Day. Mayor Bobby Sanchez (D) has announced that he has established a new Mayorโ€™s Task Force on Public Safety, saying, “Public safety is the foundation of a strong community.” The Task Force, established under Mayor Sanchez’ Executive Order Number 1, is to serve […]

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Activist Advocates for Allen St. Project, Iris Sanchez for 25th District

To: – Our Neighborhood Flooding, Sanitary Back-up, and Break Victims– Concerned Taxpayers and Residents– City, State, and Federal Officials ICYMI, click on the link below for more detailsโ€ฆ”The Top Stories of New Britain for 2025: The Allen St. Project.” VOTEโ€ฆ Iris Sanchez, January 6th, 2026, for the 25th District State House Of Representatives. As you […]

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Early Voting Underway in 25th District Special Election.

Early voting will continue this weekend for voters in New Britainโ€™s 25th Assembly District in the special election to fill the state representative seat left vacant following Mayor Bobby Sanchezโ€™s recent election to the cityโ€™s top office. Election Day is Tuesday, January 6, 2026, when voters who have not yet voted by they will be […]

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Top Stories of 2025

As we get ready to start 2026, the New Britain Progressive looks back at some of the important stories the New Britain Progressive covered in 2025. Many of these stories span multiple articles covered in the New Britain Progressive, so many of the larger stories are represented by one article, here. With that, here are […]

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Nas.Creatives Holding The Healing Stage: A Guided Meditation at Gallery 66

Nas.Creatives has announced that it is holding an event – The Healing Stage: A Guided Meditation at Gallery 66. Organizers say, This is not a performance โ€” itโ€™s a homecoming.A soft landing for the body, mind, and spirit. Join us on December 28th at Gallery 66 for an intimate guided meditation led by Ysanne, created […]

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