Urgent Plea To Fund Nonprofits & New Parking Garage Opens

March 1, 2024

Some of my colleagues and I are urging the state to boost funding for nonprofit organizations all over Connecticut. I'll break down why it's so important to help nonprofits right now.

Our brand new train station parking garage is officially open to the public! Please keep reading to learn about the facility's awesome features that were worth the wait.

And, the city is getting ready for our Saint Patrick's Day Parade on Saturday! You will find the entire parade route below.

Have a great weekend!

 
Urgent Plea to Fund Nonprofits
I joined advocates and fellow lawmakers on Monday in urging the state to increase funding for nonprofits across Connecticut. Nonprofits provide many affordable and efficient services that serve as a safety net to a wide range of individuals who need help in different arenas. These vital programs cannot continue to function with limited resources and low wages. Fair and adequate funding will ensure nonprofits will get the support they need and deserve in Connecticut.
 
Opening of New Parking Garage

Commuters in Stamford can now enjoy the brand new parking garage at the Stamford Transportation Center. Governor Ned Lamont, Connecticut Transportation Commissioner Garrett Eucalitto, and members of the Stamford delegation gathered for the grand opening on Monday.
Here are some of the features of the new garage:

  • 914 parking spaces
  • 92 electric vehicle charging stations
  • 120 bicycle parking spaces
  • 50 electric bike charging stations
  • 320-foot pedestrian bridge connecting commuters to platform heading to Grand Central
  • Façade with color changing LED lights to commemorate events and holidays

We are lucky to have one of the best build this garage, and I appreciate all the work despite the elements and sometimes scarcely available materials imposing delays. Thank you to Mr. Alan Harrington from Yonkers Concrete who supervised the entire site during construction.

The parking garage project included the reconstruction of the South State Street and Washington Boulevard intersection, making it safer for all roadway users with new sidewalks, traffic signals, and thermal crosswalks.

The state funded the $100 million project through bond funding. Crews will begin tearing down the original garage within the next month. Following that work, the Stamford Transportation Center will have nearly 2,100 parking spaces – an increase of 600 spaces from what was previously available.

The Connecticut Department of Transportation released Stamford Transportation Center Master Plan, which serves as the state’s vision for future improvements that can be made at Connecticut’s busiest public transportation hub.
 
St. Patrick’s Day Parade!

Be sure to keep an eye on the weather as the city prepares for the Saint Patrick’s Day Parade in downtown Stamford! The big event starts at 2:00 P.M. on Saturday at Hoyt and Summer Streets and will head south, taking a left on Broad Street, followed by a sharp left onto Bedford Street towards Latham Park.

Bring your loved ones and enjoy the festive atmosphere with colorful floats, lively music, and the spirit of St. Patrick’s Day! 
 
Stamford Downtown’s Winter Restaurant Week
Be sure to take advantage of the final days of delicious deals at our downtown businesses. The prix fixe lunch and dinner options at Winter Restaurant Weeks wrap up on Sunday.
Click Here For Participating Restaurants
 
Oscar Nominated Films on Big Screen

Time is running out to see some of the best movies of 2023 on the big screen at Avon Theatre. Below you will find the schedule! Click on the film name to buy tickets.