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Statewide Democratic Candidates’ Forum to be Held in New Britain Mar 15th
A “Meet the Candidates Forum” will be will be held in New Britain on March 15th, allowing people to meet and ask questions of Democratic candidates running for statewide offices, such as governor. With the 2018 statewide elections drawing closer, candidates across the state from both parties are testing the waters and building campaign organizations in […]
North Oak NRZ Elects 2018 Officers Amid Growing Neighborhood Activism
Based on reporting by Antonio C. Lavoy, Sr. The North Oak NRZ met on February 26th to elect its officers for 2018, with new leaders joining existing leaders in the work that the NRZ does to advocate for the neighborhood. The North Oak Neighborhood Revitalization Zone (NRZ) a community organization, formed under state law, that […]
Ald. Ayalon Says $115 Million Borrowing Plan and Other Decisions Should Not be Rushed
Democratic Ald. Aram Ayalon (D-3) says the Democrats on the City Council are doing the job the people elected them to do by taking a close look at the city’s finances to make the right budget choices for the city’s future. He says that taking the time to do so is the right thing to […]
Grants Announced to Support Nonprofit Hurricane Maria Relocation Efforts
The Community Foundation of Greater New Britain (CFGNB) and the American Savings Foundation have announced that applications are being accepted from non-profit organizations to aid their efforts to assist people who were displaced by Hurricane Maria. The foundations worked together to create the Hurricane Maria Puerto Rico Relief Fund and have announced that the Fund has […]
Stewart-Trump Meeting Sparks Ire Among New Britain Residents and Renewed Questions
Republican Mayor Erin Stewart’s meeting with fellow Republican, President Donald Trump, has drawn the ire among New Britain residents and questions about her sincerity in distancing herself from the widely reviled Republican President. Stewart visited Trump on February 14, 2018, CTMirror reported, “to publicize tax incentives available to investors in struggling communities designated as Opportunity […]
Massive Fire at 408 Arch Street Days After Being Condemned by City
By Antonio C. Lavoy, Sr.Video and photo correspondent. Video and photo coverage of the fire at 408 Arch Street, which burned on February 9, 2018, just a few days after being condemned by the city. Video coverage by Antonio C. Lavoy, Sr. Photo by Antonio C. Lavoy, Sr. Photo by Antonio C. Lavoy, Sr. […]
OIC and ParaDYM Academy to Present “Day of Tears” for Black History Month on Mar 3rd
Continuing the celebration of Black History Month on March 3rd, OIC of New Britain and Paradym Plus Academy will present a stage adaptation of Julius Lester’s book, “Day of Tears.” The event will be at 4:00pm on March 3, 2018, at OIC, located at at 114 North Street. “Day of Tears” is a novel in dialogue by […]
Discussion About Economic Self-Empowerment of African-American Women – Kicking Off Black History Month
The Mary McLeod Bethune Club kicked off Black History Month with a discussion by Dr. Evelyn Phillips about African American women who overcame racist and sexist oppression, in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, to build economic vitality in the African American community out of the beauty products industry. Professor Evelyn Phillips, PhD., is Co-Director […]
Borinquen Bakery Honored by State and Local Legislators on Anniversary
The owners and staff of the Borinquen Bakery were recognized by state and local legislators on February 1st, 2018 in celebration of sixteen years as a thriving business in the city and the one year anniversary at its new location on Arch Street. State Senator Terry Gerratana (D-6) and State Rep. Bobby Sanchez (D-25), together with City […]
Black History Month Dinner Program at Diaspora Multicultural Society Feb 17th
Diaspora Multicultural Society will host an American (Black) History Dinner Program on February 17, 2018. The Diaspora Society says, “Join us for a celebration of history and culture. We will have a nice dinner and a program that, in usual Diaspora fashion, will not disappoint.” The Black History Month program will begin at 6:00pm. The […]