Farley Santos

With a blast of arctic air expected to blanket Connecticut over the next several days, the state's severe cold weather protocol is in effect through Tuesday, Dec. 9, at noon.

Although I didn’t get to work with state Rep. Kevin Ryan for very long, it didn’t take much time to learn two things about him: No one was wittier, and no one cared more deeply about others.

Only in America.  Only in America can a former undocumented kid who arrived at age 5 grow up to become the Mayor of the city he loves, the only city he has ever truly known.

This week, the legislature convened a special session to address several important matters, including the allocation of $500 million to offset potential federal cuts to food assistance, health care, energy assistance, housing and child care.

Congratulations to my friend, my boss, my brother, and our great Mayor Roberto Alves, on an overwhelming, resounding re-election victory!

Thousands of Connecticut families who rely on SNAP may not receive their November benefits due to the Washington, D.C., gridlock — leaving hundreds of thousands at risk of going hungry.

A reminder that early voting has started, and will end Sunday, Nov. 2. Hours are daily (Sunday through Saturday) from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., except on Tuesday, Oct. 28, and Thursday, Oct. 30, which have extended hours from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Same-day registration will be available during early voting hours and on Election Day. 

Early voting for the upcoming municipal election will start on Monday, Oct. 20, and end Sunday, Nov. 2. Hours are daily (Sunday through Saturday) from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., except on Tuesday, Oct. 28 and Thursday, Oct. 30, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.  Same-day registration will be available during early voting hours and on Election Day.