
Dr. Karen Morris-Priester to deliver keynote address Jan. 20 at Frank H. Netter MD School of Medicine’s Martin Luther King Jr. event
Dr. Karen Morris-Priester is a board-certified anesthesiologist, who as a single mother of five, put herself through college and medical school while working full time and raising a family.

Yaccarino Statement on GE’s Departure
The state formerly known as “Taxachusetts” now has a significantly lower state income and corporate tax than Connecticut, and has even become an appealing destination for biotech, internet, and other businesses like GE.

Fasano, Hwang on GE Headquarter Relocation
“This news is devastating for thousands of employees, their families, and the entire Fairfield community,” said Senator Fasano

Op-Ed: 2016 Legislative Session
Happy New Year from State Representative Dave Yaccarino.

North Haven Democrats Welcome New Members
The North Haven Democratic Town Committee held its bi-annual caucus this week, electing members to the governing body.

Jean Lange appointed to the advisory board of the Gertrude E. Skelly Charitable Foundation
Jean Lange of Woodbridge, founding dean and professor of the Quinnipiac University School of Nursing, has been appointed to the advisory board of the Gertrude E. Skelly Charitable Foundation.

Ireland’s Great Hunger Museum to exhibit “In the Lion’s Den: Daniel Macdonald, Ireland and Empire”
Ireland’s Great Hunger Museum at Quinnipiac University will present a new exhibition, “In the Lion’s Den: Daniel Macdonald, Ireland and Empire,” from Jan. 20 to April 17, 2016.

State Legislative Leaders to speak at LWV Breakfast in Hamden
The public is invited to share conversation and a light breakfast with Hamden and North Haven State legislators at the LWV annual Breakfast with the Legislators on Jan 23rd from 9-11am at Whitneyville Cultural Commons.

Yaccarino Votes Against Deficit Mitigation Plan
State Representative David Yaccarino and his legislative colleagues in the General Assembly convened for a special session on December 8 called by Gov. Malloy to deal with the $358 million budget shortfall facing the state.

Quinnipiac University students make blankets and holiday cards for New Haven homeless shelter
Forty members of the Quinnipiac Student Nurses Association (QSNA) and residents of the Commons Residence Hall recently made 25 fleece blankets and festive greeting cards for the New Reach homeless shelter in New Haven.

Quinnipiac University students give back to the community by volunteering at New Haven homeless shelter
Twelve Quinnipiac University students gave back to the community by spending three days of their Thanksgiving break volunteering at Columbus House in New Haven.

North Haven Residents, Legislators Talk Issues Over Coffee
On December 4th State Rep. Dave Yaccarino (R-87) and State Sen. Len Fasano (R-34) met with North Haven residents at their monthly “Coffee with Your Legislators” event at McDonald’s on Washington Avenue.