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North Haven Residents, Legislators Talk Issues Over Coffee
[box](l to r): State Rep. Dave Yaccarino and State Sen. Len Fasano[/box] On December 5th State Rep. Dave Yaccarino (R-87) and Incoming State Senate Republican Leader Len Fasano (R-34) met with North Haven residents at …
By Chris on December 5, 2014
Quinnipiac University Nurses and Game Designers Collaborate to Earn Innovation Grant
[box]Cory Ann Boyd, associate professor of nursing and coordinator of the accelerated nursing track at Quinnipiac University. Jonah Warren, assistant professor of game design and development at Quinnipiac University.[/box] A group that includes Quinnipiac University’s …
By Chris on December 1, 2014
OpEd: Homeless Veterans In Connecticut
[box]by Dave Yaccarino • State Representative 87th District[/box] Last week our communities hosted a variety Veterans Day events—concerts, parades, and community breakfasts were advertised everywhere. Local business offered veterans free meals and schools created lesson …
By Chris on November 24, 2014
North Haven Professor to Receive American Occupational Therapy Association’s Roster of Fellows Award
Tracy Van Oss, of North Haven, clinical associate professor of occupational therapy at Quinnipiac University, has been selected to receive the American Occupational Therapy Association’s (AOTA) Roster of Fellows Award. The award recognizes occupational therapists who …
By Chris on November 20, 2014
North Haven Housing Authority Chairman Arrested
[box]By Stephanie Simoni – WTNH[/box] The head of North Haven’s Housing Authority has been arrested on sexual assault charges. Police tell News 8 that Housing Authority Chairman Ralph W. Cook IV, 49, of North Haven, …
By Chris on November 18, 2014
Quinnipiac University Holds Food Drive to Benefit the Connecticut Food Bank
[box]Bonnie Shea, left, an administrative assistant, and Claire Puzarne, assistant to the executive director of Ireland’s Great Hunger Museum at Quinnipiac University, were among the Quinnipiac employees who worked on a food drive to benefit …
By Chris on November 18, 2014
Taylor Swift Surprises North Haven Family
[box]By Ari Mason • NBC Connecticut[/box] Taylor Swift made a surprise stop in Connecticut, and it’s a day one family won’t soon forget. The Grammy-winning artist connected with fan Stephanie Barnett years ago on social media. …
By Chris on November 14, 2014
Charlie Gibson, Dr. Tim Johnson and Jocelyn Maminta at Quinnipiac University for “Information Overload” Panel Discussion
Charlie Gibson moderated the panel discussion, “Information Overload: Your Health in the Digital Age,” Wednesday at the Center for Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences at Quinnipiac University’s North Haven Campus. The three panelists included Dr. Tim …
By Chris on November 13, 2014
ASAP Urgent Care to Help KC101’s 24th Annual “Stuff A Bus”
ASAP Urgent Care, with locations in Hamden, Madison, Milford, and North Haven, is teaming up with KC101 to help Stuff a Bus for the Connecticut Food Bank. Conveniently located adjacent to grocery stores, all ASAP …
By Chris on November 10, 2014
Senator Fasano Elected State Senate Minority Leader
Republican members of the State Senate today unanimously elected Senate Republican Leader Pro Tempore Len Fasano, R-North Haven, to serve as Senate Minority Leader. Sen. Fasano will succeed Sen. John McKinney, R-Fairfield, who did not …
By Chris on November 6, 2014
Quinnipiac University to Host Panel Discussion on ‘Information Overload: Your Health in the Digital Age’
Medical advice is everywhere, from the Web, to social media, to the airwaves. Quinnipiac University’s School of Communications will welcome three medical experts to discuss, “Information Overload: Your Health in the Digital Age,” on Wednesday, …
By Chris on November 5, 2014
Connecticut Mental Health Center’s Chief Medical Officer to Discuss Substance Abuse and Mental Disorders
[box]Dr. Charles Atkins, the chief medical officer at the Connecticut Mental Health Center.[/box] Dr. Charles Atkins, the chief medical officer at the Connecticut Mental Health Center, will be the keynote speaker at the educational program, …
By Chris on November 5, 2014