(WFSB) – With temperatures dropping, assistance is on the best way for many who may wrestle to pay their heating payments this winter.
Connecticut is getting about $21 million in federal funding to assist low-income households.
Whereas Democrats are highlighting the rise, Republicans argue it’s not sufficient.
“My family heats by oil. It’s been an excellent profit after I’m in a position and eligible for this system,” stated Elisha Conyers, of New Haven.
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Via her work with neighborhood motion company of New Haven, Conyers helps these battling heating prices join the state’s low-income residence vitality help program. It’s a program she’s even used previously.
“The 12 months earlier than COVID, it was $725, the very best profit stage, now its $600, so I’m a bit afraid for households that warmth by oil, as a result of $600 isn’t rather a lot. When you’re speaking $4 and one thing a gallon, you’re speaking one refill and possibly a bit one thing left over,” Conyers stated.
Congress lately accredited $1 billion for this system with Connecticut’s minimize being about $21 million. The governor together with members of Connecticut’s congressional delegation have been in New Haven Monday morning to make the announcement.
“This specific piece of assistance will avoid wasting households from being dislodged from their housing. They’re having to cope with escalating prices of the worth of lease they usually’re having to cope with the escalating prices of gas and electrical,” stated Amos Smith, with the Group Motion Company.
Relying on their scenario, residents can get anyplace from $250 to $6,000 to assist with their residence heating prices.
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These incomes as much as 60-percent of the world median earnings can apply. In Connecticut, which means a household of 4 making lower than about $76,000 a 12 months, or a person making about $40,000.
“When you get deliverable gas, residence heating oil you possibly can apply, should you warmth with fuel, or should you warmth with electrical energy, you possibly can apply for this program,” stated Commissioner Deirdre Gifford with the Division of Social Providers.
Connecticut Republicans argue the state isn’t doing sufficient, saying it ought to use $112 million in unused COVID aid funding to accommodate the elevated demand and broaden advantages to extra working- and middle-class households.
“As an alternative of a 40% minimize to this system, that is now a 26% minimize. A minimize continues to be a minimize,” stated Sen. Kevin Kelly and Rep. Vincent Candelora.
“Earlier than I spend these assets, the feds are stepping up, giving us an additional $20 million, buys us a while. No less than we are able to see what the winter climate is wanting like. If now we have to do extra, we are going to do extra,” stated Governor Ned Lamont.
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Working with purchasers, Conyers stated extra could be essential.
“We simply want more cash, simply to have the ability to assist extra households, to get via the winter and never have them be afraid of whether or not they should pay for oil or pay for groceries,” stated Conyers.
To use you are able to do it on-line right here, or attain out to the local people motion company that helps administer this system.
DeWanna Bonner had 18 points and pulled down 10 rebounds to lead the Sun to a 69-50 win over Atlanta. (Photo courtesy Connecticut Sun)
DeWanna Bonner scored 18 points, pulled down 10 rebounds and had two blocks as the Connecticut Sun beat the Atlanta Dream on Sunday, 69-50 to remain undefeated with their eighth consecutive victory in Atlanta.
It is the best start in franchise history and only five other teams in league history have started the season with a better record. Minnesota owns the league record after winning their first 13 games of the season in 2016.
Bonner has led the Sun in scoring in six of eight games this season.
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Alyssa Thomas pulled down a season-high 14 rebounds and dished out 11 assists along with scoring eight points. DiJonai Carrington had 15 points, four rebounds and an assist while Ty Harris had 13 points, including three field goals from three-point range.
The Sun shot 42.4 percent from the floor but held their opponent under 29 percent shooting for the second time in the last three games. Atlanta converted on just 28.4 percent of their shots (19-of-67). On May 28, Connecticut held Phoenix to 23.8 percent shooting.
“I felt our defensive energy and intensity, especially those last three quarters, were really good,” Sun head coach Stephanie White said. “You have to give our players a lot of credit for their attention to detail and intensity on the defensive end of the floor.”
Tina Charles, the former UConn star who won a MVP with the Sun earlier in her career, led Atlanta (4-3) with 12 points, 12 rebounds, four steals and a block.
Connecticut also grabbed a season-high 45 rebounds in the win. The Sun outrebounded the Dream, 45-33.
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“We’ve been able to win some close games,” White said. “We’re nowhere near where we need to be in terms of how we’re playing on either end of the floor. And so we just focus on the next task at hand. This is a very, very, in the present task motivated group.”
“I also think we don’t care about the record. I mean, it’s a 40-game season,” Thomas said. “It’s a lot of basketball that we (need to) play. Right now, it’s just about us and getting better each and every game.”
The first quarter of action was a back-and-forth battle, with two lead changes and six ties.
Connecticut used a 20-6 run in the second period to find some separation, taking a 12-point advantage at the break, 39-27.
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The Sun led by as many as 22 points in the third quarter, but the Dream were able to cut the advantage to 14, 57-43, heading into the fourth.
Connecticut will host Washington on Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the Mohegan Sun Arena.
Connecticut 69, Atlanta 50 At Atlanta Connecticut (69) Bonner 8-15, 0-2 18, Thomas 3-10, 2-4 8, Jones 4-7 1-2 9, Carrington 6-10 2-3 1, Harris 4-13, 2-2 13, Nelson Ododa 1-2 0-0 2, Mitchell 1-3 0-0 2, Jefferson 0-0 0-0 0, Banham 1-4 0-0 2, Egbo 0-2 0-0 0. Totals 28-66, 7-13, 69 Atlanta (50) Gray 3-11 2-2 9, Parker Tyus 2-5 0-0 4, Charles 5-18 2-2 12, Howard 2-9 0-0 4, Jones 1-6 0-0 3, Coffey 1-4 0-0 2, Dangerfield 1-4 0-0 2, Powers 2-8 2-2 7, Hillmon 2-2 3-4 7, Amiher 0-0 0-2 0, Cubaj 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 19-67 9-12, 50 Connecticut (8-0) 17 22 18 12 — 69 Atlanta (4-3) 17 10 16 7 — 50 Three-point goals: Connecticut 6-18 (Bonner 2-4, Carrington 1-2, Harris 3-9, Mitchell 0-1, Banham 0-2); Atlanta 3-16 (Gray 1-3, Charles 0-1, Howard 0-5, Jones 1-1, Coffey 0-2, Dangerfield 0-2, Powers 1-2)
It’s been a very busy weekend for Rutgers Football as they have several commitments from prospects following their Official Visits and today they added yet another in Connecticut wide receiver Jourdin Houston.
The 6-foot, 184-pound wideout plays for St. Thomas More Prep up in Connecticut, but is actually a New York native, previously playing for Christ The King High School out in Middle Village, New York.
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Now Houston has been hearing from the Scarlet Knights for a while now as he was offered back in February 2023 and has been back to campus for visits several times since and has built a very strong bond with the staff, specifically his future position coach in Dave Brock.
With the addition of Houston, he becomes the second player from St. Thomas More to join Rutgers as they also landed Sage Clawges as a member of the 2023 recruiting class and they are very involved with Houston’s current teammate Charles Bell Jr. too, as the staff hopes to build a pipeline of sorts to the New England prep school.
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With the addition of Houston, he becomes the third wide receiver recruit to join the 2025 class alongside Maryland’s Vernon Allen III and New Jersey’s Sah’nye Degraffenreidt.
NEW CANAAN, CT — Connecticut Breast Imaging has announced a June 9 grand opening event for its newest state-of-the-art facility.
According to a news release provided by the company, the event will take place from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 23 Vitti Street, Suite 100, during which Connecticut Breast Imaging will welcome the community to see the new space and meet the physicians and staff.
Mammograms will be available June 9 by appointment or walk-in, and physicians will be available to directly discuss results.
Connecticut Breast Imaging has also pledged to donate $25 to the Breast Cancer Alliance for each of the first 100 guests over the age of 18 during the New Canaan office’s grand opening event on June 9.
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The Breast Cancer Alliance funds early-stage research, fellowships, education, and support for people on a breast cancer journey, according to the company.
With esteemed breast imaging radiologists Gilda Boroumand and Jaime Szarmach, Connecticut Breast Imaging in New Canaan is dedicated to providing a comprehensive range of breast imaging services, including mammography, breast ultrasound, and breast biopsies. The facility is equipped with the latest technology and staffed by highly trained professionals committed to delivering the finest interpretations and compassionate care, according to the company.
The practice’s new, cutting-edge center in New Canaan expands its commitment to delivering exceptional breast health services to the communities of New Canaan, Norwalk, Greenwich, Rowayton, Westport, Stamford, Bedford, Pound Ridge, Katonah and surrounding areas, according to the company.
“We are thrilled to bring Connecticut Breast Imaging’s exceptional level of care and expertise to the New Canaan community,” Boroumand said in a news release. “Our goal is to provide patients with the highest quality breast imaging services in a comfortable and supportive environment.”
Connecticut Breast Imaging in New Canaan is committed to delivering rapid reporting of imaging studies, with results typically available within 24 to 48 hours. This expedited turnaround time enables patients to make informed decisions about their breast health quickly and efficiently, according to the company.
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“We are thrilled to establish our presence in this newly constructed medical building,” Szarmach said in a news release, “which will provide patients with a convenient location and easy access to our comprehensive breast health services.”
The new facility is conveniently located at 23 Vitti St, Suite 100, making it easily accessible to residents of New Canaan and neighboring communities. Connecticut Breast Imaging in New Canaan looks forward to serving as a trusted partner in the local community’s journey toward optimal breast health, according to the company.
With a focus on patient-centered care, advanced technology, and expert medical staff, the facility is poised to set a new standard of excellence in breast imaging services, according to the company.
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