Local News for Brooklyn, Connecticut

NDDH Public Hearing via Zoom – May 28, 2020

NDDH is holding a ZOOM online public hearing for the proposed fiscal year 2021 budget on Thursday, May 28, 2020 at 3:00 p.m. Click here for the agenda and online meeting invite. Read the article on nddh.org READ MORE.

Memorial Day Tribute

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Business of Tourism #201: DNE Guide, CT Welcome Centers, Brochure Launch

Connecticut Office of Tourism announces brochure distribution partner for Connecticut Welcome Centers The State Office of Tourism has been able to secure more racks for your brochures at all Welcome Center locations except Westbrook. While recent layoffs have eliminated Welcome Center staffing, CTM Media Group is stepping up to help receive and restock brochures at READ MORE.

Marketing Opportunities From the Connecticut Office of Tourism

In this Issue: Randy’s Message: Looking Ahead 2016 Tourism Marketing Outreach Meetings Connecticut Open House Day 2016 COT’s 2016 Amplified Storytelling Program Connecticut 2016 Fall/2017 Winter Visitors Guide 2016 DNE Cooperative Marketing Opportunities ABA Marketplace Sales Leads Connecticut Convention & Sports Bureau News Winter Travel Deals Needed Mark Your Calendars PR Opportunities – Deadline Feb. READ MORE.

NBC Connecticut: We are celebrating the …

We are celebrating the #CTClassof2020! Congratulations to Caroline Frost from Brooklyn, who is graduating from @wdstck_academy! Caroline will attend @UConnPharmacy’s honors program in the fall. #nbcct #connectingyou #brooklyn #connecticut #graduation #classof2020 9w Read the rest of the article on twitter.com READ MORE.

COVID-19: Man Not Wearing Mask Throws Rock Into CT McDonald’s, Police Say

A 37-year-old man threw a large rock through the window of a McDonald’s in Connecticut after he was asked to leave for not wearing a mask amid the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, according to police. The incident happened earlier this month in Brooklyn, Connecticut, located about 45 miles e… Read the rest of the article READ MORE.

NBC Connecticut: 2020 Brooklyn, Conn. Fair …

2020 Brooklyn, Conn. Fair Canceled Amid Coronavirus Pandemic Read the rest of the article on twitter.com READ MORE.

Police called after NYC funeral home puts bodies in trucks

Police were called to a Brooklyn funeral home Wednesday after it resorted to storing dozens of bodies on ice in rented trucks. Read the rest of the article on connecticut.news12.com READ MORE.

Univision 41 News Brief: Hallados cuerpos que estaban amontonados en funeraria

Hallados cuerpos que estaban amontonados y dentro de dos camiones de una funeraria en Brooklyn y podría enfrentar sanciones. Read the rest of the article on connecticut.news12.com READ MORE.

Stoop show: Brooklyn accordionist entertains neighbors

Paul Stein felt useless — stuck in his Brooklyn brownstone apartment, watching his neighbors suffer deprivations as COVID-19 swept the city. Read the rest of the article on connecticut.news12.com READ MORE.

NBC Connecticut: Massive Brooklyn Party Busted …

Massive Brooklyn Party Busted Saturday Night Despite Coronavirus Orders Read the rest of the article on twitter.com READ MORE.

Trio, Including Westchester Man, Charged In Violent Robbery Of Fairfield County Jeweler

A Westchester man was among three charged for their roles in a violent robbery of a Fairfield County jewelry store that led to the death of the store owner. White Plains resident Thomas Liberatore, Brooklyn residents Robert Rallo and Paul “Tony Pro” Prosano have been arrested and charged with fede… Read the rest of the READ MORE.

Recall Issued For Enoki Mushrooms Due To Possible Health Risk

A Brooklyn-based company is recalling Enoki mushrooms that were imported from Korea which may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The FDA announced that H&C Food Inc. is recalling 7.05-ounce Enoki mushrooms that were important from Green Co. and distributed to supermarkets in New Yor… Read the rest of the article on bridgeport.dailyvoice.com READ MORE.

Vital meals help Holocaust survivors amid coronavirus crisis

Caterer Israel Frischman is continuing to prepare dozens of meals for Holocaust survivors living in Brooklyn even when the Jewish community center that provides them to the survivors owes him money. Read the rest of the article on connecticut.news12.com READ MORE.

First Laboratory Confirmed COVID-19 Case in Northeast Connecticut

(BROOKLYN) – On March 19, 2020, the Connecticut Department of Public Health (CT DPH) reported two positive COVID-19 cases in the jurisdiction of the Northeast District Department of Health (NDDH). On March 21, 2020, CT …Read More Read the article on nddh.org READ MORE.

Presidential Preference Primary Postponed

Connecticut has postponed the Presidential Preference Primary from April 28, 2020 to June 2, 2020. Click Read the article on brooklynct.org READ MORE.

Woodstock Athletics: HOBEY BAKER AWARD WINNER: …

HOBEY BAKER AWARD WINNER: Senior Jake Starr is this year’s Woodstock Academy recipient of the Connecticut High School Coaches Association’s Boys Hockey Hobey Baker High School Character Award Read the article on twitter.com READ MORE.

NDDH Office Closed to Public Entry

Brooklyn – Due to the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak that is impacting communities across the world and in northeast CT, the NDDH office is closed to public entry. Services are still available Monday – Thursday, 8:00 …Read More Read the article on nddh.org READ MORE.

Durant among 4 Nets to test positive for new coronavirus

The Brooklyn Nets say four of their players have tested positive for the new coronavirus. Read the rest of the article on connecticut.news12.com READ MORE.

Brooklyn Nets’ Kevin Durant Tests Positive For Coronavirus

Kevin Durant told The Athletic NBA on Tuesday that he’d tested positive for the coronavirus. “Everyone be careful, take care of yourself and quarantine,” the Brooklyn Nets star told The Athletic NBA. “We’re going to get through this.” Durant, 31, didn’t have symptoms but was among four positive tes… Read the rest of the article READ MORE.