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New Haven residence if you have parking issues on your street who to contact

Posted by Bud Mench Media Group -BMMG on April 26, 2023 at 12:30

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Which city department should residents contact to address parking-related issues?

Residents should contact the Department of Transportation Traffic and Parking (TTP) for traffic-related issues. 

 

The two primary persons in TTP that residents should contact are:

 

  1. Velisha Cloud- Parking enforcement supervisor (Weekday Daytime)

  1. Steve Saladino- Parking enforcement supervisor (Weekday Afternoon/Evening and Sat)

The Department of TTP is closed on Sundays and after 9 pm all other days.

 

Residents can also call the New Haven Police Department (NHPD) for support, especially on Sundays or after hours. NHPD are issued ticket books to conduct parking enforcement. The police non-emergency number is (203) 946-6316. 

 

Please remember that parking is prohibited in certain places, such as within an intersection or on crosswalks, and vehicles should not be parked in a space for more than 72 consecutive hours. 

Also, it is prohibited to park in front of and to block/obstruct a driveway. You are subject to being ticketed/towed if you are in violation.

I urge neighbors with multiple vehicles in a household and neighbors hosting special events to exercise courtesy. 

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Pierce, Booker hit the Championship Jackpot Saturday at Mohegan Sun 4/22/2023

Posted by Bud Mench Media Group -BMMG on April 24, 2023 at 0:00

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Chordale Booker celebrates his win after capturing the WBC USNBC Super Welterweight Title in last night's co-main event at Mohegan Sun Arena.

Pierce upsets Williams, Booker silences Aduku
as both capture vacant WBC championships Saturday night at Mohegan Sun Arena
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Uncasville, CT – Elijah Pierce established himself as a legitimate contender in the super bantamweight division Saturday night at Mohegan Sun Arena in what was undoubtedly the biggest win of his career.

Headlining CES Boxing’s Championship Jackpot card on Spectation Sports, Pierce struck gold with a unanimous decision win over former world-title contender Tramaine Williams in the 10-round main event to capture the vacant WBC Silver Super Bantamweight Championship – a title Pierce held last October until he was stripped by the WBC for failing to defend the crown.

This time, Pierce (17-2) figures to be more active as he attempts to parlay last night’s win into a major opportunity in the 122-pound weight class. Williams (20-2), the 30-year-old New Haven, CT, native and hometown hero in last night’s main event, heads back to the drawing board after what turned out to be a nightmarish weekend in and out the find; Williams missed weight on Friday and was subsequently denied the opportunity for the belt, then got overwhelmed in the middle rounds Saturday, leading to just the second loss of his pro career.

Pierce, the Oklahoma City native who’s promoted by ex-fighter Tony Jeter, fell behind early on the scorecards as Williams used his speed and aggressiveness to swipe the first three rounds. Then Pierce’s size and strength took over. At 5-foot-8, Pierce is a much bigger super bantamweight than most of his peers. Williams, by comparison, is only 5-4, and that difference in height made the difference in the middle rounds once Pierce developed his rhythm. The taller, stronger Pierce – he entered the fight with 14 knockout wins in 18 pro bouts – simply walked down Williams rounds 4, 5, 6, and 7, backing Williams against the ropes and unloading with effective two- and three-punch combinations.

Williams rebounded nicely toward the end of round 8, but couldn’t build on the momentum over the final two rounds. Pierce was simply too strong and too dominant down the stretch.

In the co-main event, Stamford, CT, super welterweight Chordale Booker (19-1, 8 KOs) brought home the vacant WBC USNBC title with a fourth-round knockout win over Ghana native Daniel Aduku (15-3-1), knocking Aduku face-first through the ropes with a stiff left hand that prompted referee Johnny Callas to stop the bout. After suffering his first career loss in April of 2022, Booker has now won back-to-back fights and earned his first title in last night’s co-feature

Also at Championship Jackpot, Springfield, MA, super welter Anthony Velazquez (12-0-1) fought to a majority draw with Rashid Stevens (6-1-2) of Gardena, CA, and Texan Dominique Griffin (5-3-2) scored a unanimous decision upset win over previously-unbeaten super bantamweight Carlos Venagas Nunez (6-1) of Port Chester, NY, who was making his CES debut.

Fast-rising super lightweight prospect Mike Kimbel (2-0, 2 KOs) of Waterbury, CT, continued to tear through the region, knocking out Pawtucket, RI, native Dahvon Shelton (1-2) with a hard overhand right in the first round of their scheduled four-round bout. Kimbel is now 3-0 in 2023, including a win in mixed martial arts at CES 72 in March.

Welterweight Stevie Jane Coleman (5-1, 2 KOs) of Columbia, CT, won her fifth consecutive fight via first-round knockout when Sarah Click (1-4-1) of Bourne, MA, was unable to continue due to a leg injury and Poland’s Slawomir Bohdziewicz (1-0, 1 KO), who now lives and trains in Stamford, won his pro debut with a second-round knockout win over debut Max Weslei Da Silva (0-1).

For more information, follow CES Boxing on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter at @CESBOXING.

INFORMATION

CES Boxing is one of the top promotions in the northeast and one of the few to successfully promote both mixed martial arts and professional boxing. Launched in 1992 by longtime boxing judge Jimmy Burchfield Sr., the promotion is the only in professional boxing to boast two reigning WBC Youth world champions in lightweight Jamaine Ortiz and featherweight Irvin Gonzalez. CES Boxing recently teamed with UFC FIGHT PASS, the world’s No. 1 streaming platform for combat sports, to showcase its events to a worldwide audience, and worked as a promotional consultant for the Mike Tyson-Roy Jones Jr. pay-per-view event in November of 2020.

Mohegan Sun Arena is one of the busiest Arenas in the United States and is ranked consistently among the top venues in the world according to Billboard Magazine, Pollstar and VenuesNow. Mohegan Sun Arena finished 2021 with its first "#1 Indoor Arena" ranking for its capacity in the world according to Pollstar and VenuesNow, ranked among the top 10 venues in the United States regardless of size based on ticket sales, and was named "2021 Innovator of the Year" by Celebrity Access for its ViacomCBS residency.  In recent years, the award-winning venue has also been the "#1 Casino Venue in the World," "#1 Social Media Venue in the World" and a seven-time national award winner for "Casino of the Year – Arena" by the Academy of Country Music. For more information on concerts and other great events, visit MoheganSun.com. For information on this week’s schedule, call the Entertainment and Special Events hotline at 1.888.226.7711.
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Exciting news: a new superintendent for New Haven Public Schools!

Posted by Bud Mench Media Group -BMMG on April 22, 2023 at 20:00
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Professionally, Dr. Negrón brings 28 years of public education experience to the superintendent position. She has served as a teacher, assistant principal, principal, and senior-level administrator. Her work has spanned early childhood, elementary, secondary, and university-level experience. She has worked both in New Haven Public Schools (NHPS) and in other school districts. She and her husband are also the proud parents of an NHPS graduate who now attends Southern Connecticut State University.
 
Most recently, Dr. Negrón has been serving as the acting deputy superintendent of academics and school leadership for the Hartford Public Schools, and previously served as Hartford’s chief of academics, teaching, learning and student supports. While in New Haven, Dr. Negrón served as a teacher and principal at Hill Regional Career Magnet High School as well as director of instruction and director of early childhood.
 
I believe this diversity of roles and experiences will enable Dr. Negrón to identify and leverage New Haven’s strengths while also incorporating best practices from other school districts that will strengthen our schools in the Elm City.
While Dr. Negrón's professional qualifications are truly impressive, I believe her personal lived experience truly sets her apart as an inspirational leader for our students and school communities.

Growing up in a poor and working-class family, her parents only received a 6th and 7th grade education, and they worked hard and long hours to make ends meet and to provide a better future for their children.  At the age of ten, her family moved from Puerto Rico to Connecticut and she enrolled in school speaking only Spanish and encountered the challenges that many our English Language Learners experience. Overcoming the many obstacles in her path, Dr. Negrón went on to become a first-generation college graduate, earning her Bachelor of Science degree in Spanish from Central Connecticut State University, and then earning a Master of Arts degree in education and a Ph.D. in curriculum and instruction from the University of Connecticut.
 
In Dr. Negrón’s own words, it’s that experience that informs her work in education and drives her commitment to equity and excellence for all students. On Thursday, when we visited schools the day after her appointment as superintendent-elect, time and time again, I saw Dr. Negrón’s passion and experience shine through in all her interactions with students, parents, and educators.
 
As a multilingual learner, bilingual education teacher, and expert in bilingual bicultural education – and, as a child who knew poverty, struggle, and challenge – Dr. Negrón’s is able to connect with students and families whose own stories and struggles share a semblance of her own. Further, she is keenly aware of the importance of educating and attending to the needs of the whole child, both in and out of the classroom.
 
In New Haven, there’s no shortage of spirted debate and we don’t always agree. But the unanimous vote from the Board of Education in support of Dr. Negrón’s appointment, coupled with the enthusiastic statements of support by the head of the teachers, administrators, and paraprofessionals unions, show that we are all excited about Dr. Negrón and rooting for her and our collective success.
 
To be clear, with 19,000 students across 41 different schools, there is much work to do and many challenges ahead. However, I’m confident that with Dr. Negrón’s leadership and with the collective commitment and dedication of our parents, educators, and community members, the future of New Haven’s children is brighter than ever.
 
In partnership,

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Justin Elicker
Mayor | City of New Haven
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Q House new events April May

Posted by Bud Mench Media Group -BMMG on April 17, 2023 at 17:30

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Q-House Activities
 
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A new cycle of activities starts today at the Q House!

All classes are free of charge for the participants and last 5 weeks from April 17 to May 20.

Take a look at the flyer to find out about what we offer and click on the link below to register.

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If you have trouble registering please contact our front desk

at 203-773-0770 or email us at qhouse@leapforkids.org
Participants that are 16 and older will also be required to be fully vaccinated (but not boosted) and they will be asked to send a picture of their vaccination card to QHouseForms@leapforkids.org 
If you have a medical/religious exemption you will be asked to provide proof of it.
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CES Boxing taps into the Hagler, Duran bloodlines

Posted by Bud Mench Media Group -BMMG on April 16, 2023 at 15:52
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Robert Duran Jr., left, born Alcibiade Duran Galván, the son of boxing icon Roberto Duran, joins James Hagler Jr., right, the grandson of the great "Marvelous" Marvin Hagler at CES Boxing's Rhode Wars 4 card May 20, 2023 at the Historic Park Theatre & Event Center as they make their long-awaited promotional debuts with CES.
CES Boxing signs Marvin Hagler's grandson and the son of Roberto Duran to long-term promotional contracts as they look to carry the torch into 2023 and beyond
 

Providence, RI – Sons and grandsons of famous professional athletes always deal with the inherent pressure of following in their predecessor’s footsteps.

Ken Griffey Jr. did it. So did the Mannings, Peyton and Eli. In boxing, middleweight prospect Nico Ali Walsh is facing the scrutiny that comes with being the grandson of Muhammad Ali.

Now, CES Boxing is banking on the relatives of two all-time greats to carry the torch in 2023 and beyond.

The world-renowned promotion recently signed long-term deals with southpaw light heavyweight James Hagler Jr., the grandson of the late "Marvelous" Marvin Hagler, and super welterweight Alcibiade Duran – a.k.a. Robert Duran Jr. – the son of "Hands of Stone" Roberto Duran.

Despite taking different journeys to reach their current destination, the two are now fighting under the watchful eye of promoter Jimmy Burchfield Sr. and will make their promotional debut May 20, 2023 at the Historic Park Theatre & Event Center – 40 years since Hagler’s grandfather fought Duran’s father at Caesar’s Palace in Las Vegas for the IBF, WBA, and WBC world middleweight titles.

"This is an exciting time for our promotion," Burchfield said. "Boxing has evolved in many ways since the pandemic and building champions is more important than ever. There are no greater bloodlines in professional boxing than the Haglers and Durans. Marvin Hagler and Roberto Duran are two of the best to ever lace up the gloves and I’m excited to see what the next generation can accomplish beginning on May 20."

Hagler (@jameshaglerjr), 32, is the son of James Hagler Sr., the president of the American Boxing Association, whose father established a legacy as one the hardest-hitting middleweights of all time. Marvin Hagler, a Brockton, MA, native, finished his illustrious 62 wins – a staggering 52 by knockout – and holds the record for the highest knockout percentage among all undisputed middleweight champions (78) in addition to the longest undisputed championship reign of the last century, which lasted six years and seven months.

Duran (@robert.duranjr), 34, is one of Roberto Duran’s eight children, five of whom he fathered with his first wife, Felicidad Iglesias, and three whom he admittedly fathered with three different women outside of his marriage. Robert Duran was born in Miami in 1988, where his father lived and trained frequently during the height of his super welterweight title run in the ‘80s.

Roberto is the second of Duran’s sons to box professionally; Roberto Armando Durán Iglesias boxed briefly in the early 2000s and finished his career 5-1. Robert, who also goes by the name Alcibiade Duran Galván after his mother, Natalie Galván, has 14 pro fights under his belt, but little to no contact with his famous father, who held world championships in four weight classes – lightweight, welterweight, super welterweight, and middleweight – fought 119 times until retiring at the age of 50. Like Hagler, Roberto Duran is a member of the International Boxing Hall of Fame and earned notoriety for allegedly muttering "No más" – Spanish for "No more" – in his 1985 loss to Sugar Ray Leonard.

Historical anecdotes aside, both up-and-comers are looking to carve their own legacies with CES.
Born in Atlanta, Hagler fondly remembers trying on his legendary grandfather’s boxing gloves when he was just four years old, but despite being a self-professed "student of the game" all his life, he grew up playing football, primarily because his grandfather didn’t want anyone else in the family to box.

AFTER PLAYING FOOTBALL at Alabama State University, Hagler immediately transitioned to boxing after college and turned pro in 2019 at the age of 29 after just 10 amateur bouts.

"At my age felt, I couldn’t fight much as an amateur," Hagler said, "so I’m still learning each time I step in the ring."

Hagler’s mother is from Roxbury, MA, so New England has always been his second home. He travels between Georgia and Massachusetts to prep for fights, training under Rhode Island’s Mike Veloz when he heads back north. His May 20 fight in Cranston will end a year-long layoff and begin a new chapter under the guidance of CES. Managerial disputes and politics will have kept him out of the ring for exactly 371 days by the time the bell rings May 20, but the time off gave him the opportunity to put his career in perspective.

The best advice his late grandfather gave him?: "Be careful who you trust. Get the right people around you."

"I’m starting to see that with my name, I’m a big deal to some people, but they didn’t have my best interests at heart," Hagler said. "When I ran into Jimmy, I realized there’s a lot more to this game. He’s a great man. We text every week. We’ve built a family relationship, just like my father and grandfather did with [managers Goody and Pat] Petronelli. They were family, and I consider CES my family."

DURAN COMES FROM LEGENDARY roots, but has built his career mostly by himself, only recently getting much-needed help from his wife, Yessenia. He remembers being around the sport most of his life, even training as early as nine years old, but he spent most of his 20s running with the wrong crowds in and out of jail while living in upstate New York until his sister Dalia Duran encouraged him to put his God-given talent to use.

"It was only a matter of time," he said. "I would’ve never made the move were it not for her. Boxing saved me. It saves a lot of lives."

Like James Hagler, Robert Duran turned pro after a handful of amateur fights – five, to be exact – and is now 11-3 with nine knockouts heading into May 20, but the road hasn’t been easy. The Duran name only made things more difficult. Robert admits his father has never been in his corner and they only saw each other every now and then when he was growing up. The two spoke a year and a half ago with Roberto acknowledging his son’s growing career and haven’t talked since.

Along the way, Robert trained under Rhode Island legend and longtime Burchfield protégé Vinny Paz, who ironically had two epic battles with his father in 1994 and 1995. Four years later, he finally linked up with Burchfield, whom he says is an "honest man" who has helped alleviate the pressure of trying to build his career on his own.

"I worked my ass off for years doing everything I could. I was my own promoter, my own matchmaker – you name it," Duran said. "God put Jimmy in my path. With the right promotion and guidance, I’m ready to take off."

The clock is ticking as both Hagler and Duran enter their mid-30s, but if boxing has shown us anything it’s that it’s never too late to rewrite one’s story. The next chapter in the journey of two promising fighters looking to carve their own path beginning May 20.

For more information, follow CES Boxing on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter at @CESBOXING.
INFORMATION

CES Boxing is one of the top promotions in the northeast and one of the few to successfully promote both mixed martial arts and professional boxing. Launched in 1992 by longtime boxing judge Jimmy Burchfield Sr., the promotion is the only in professional boxing to boast two reigning WBC Youth world champions in lightweight Jamaine Ortiz and featherweight Irvin Gonzalez. CES Boxing recently teamed with UFC FIGHT PASS, the world’s No. 1 streaming platform for combat sports, to showcase its events to a worldwide audience, and worked as a promotional consultant for the Mike Tyson-Roy Jones Jr. pay-per-view event in November of 2020.
 

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With a newfound approach, "Hurricane" Clampitt confident as ever entering Saturday's main event at Rhode Wars 3 at historic Park Theatre

Posted by Bud Mench Media Group -BMMG on March 23, 2023 at 19:00

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Cranston, RI – The day after her loss to Miranda Reyes in June, Jaime "Hurricane" Clampitt was back in the gym already thinking about the next opportunity.

And yet there was still some hesitation. Was she still good enough to compete at a high level? Had age finally caught up to her?

Clampitt, 46, knew if she was going to continue her comeback and earn a shot at notoriety among the sport’s elite fighters, she’d have to make a few adjustments. And with Saturday’s showdown against Taynna Cardoso (5-2) a little more than 48 hours away, Clampitt (23-6-2, 7 KOs) is excited to apply what she learned during training camp in the main event of Rhode Wars 3, CES Boxing’s first event at the newly-renovated Historic Park Theatre & Event Center.

Rhode Wars 3 also features unbeaten super featherweight prospect Alejandro Paulino in the six-round co-main event against dangerous veteran Derrick Murray, highlighting a full day of boxing that also features the Jimmy Burchfield Classic Invitational VII matinee amateur boxing showcase.

Rhode Wars 3 and the Jimmy Burchfield Classic Invitational VII are separate admission events with tickets for available online at CESFights.com or TheParkRI.com.

"I was clearly not happy with my last performance," said Clampitt, who dropped a unanimous decision to the 21-year-old Reyes in what was only her sixth loss as a pro. "I could have ended [my career] there and it would have been fine, but I would’ve regretted it later.

"I needed to step back and look at things."

With a husband, a 14-year-old daughter, and a 10-year-old son at home, Clampitt acknowledged it’s harder than ever to dedicate as much time – if not more – to boxing as she could earlier in her career. She also acknowledged that her last camp wasn’t her best. Sparring was minimal and she continued to deal with nagging injuries that first began to pop up when she initially launched her comeback in June of 2021.

This camp was much different, highlighted by two key additions to her team – a physical therapist and a sports psychologist. The former helped Clampitt deal with the rigors of camp and the physical toll training for a fight takes on her body. The latter helped her process her emotions and deal with the mental aspect of the sport, something she admits she never really paid attention to during the early stages of her career.

"I just wrapped up my last pad work session of camp and I feel amazing. Nothing hurts," Clampitt said. "Now it’s up to me on Saturday.

"We did things differently this time. I needed to look outside the box a little bit. The physical therapist and sports psychologist have been a huge game-changer, not only in the gym but outside the gym. I’m looking at things differently. I used to be so hung up on my age, now I realize it doesn’t matter."

While physical therapy helped heal wounds absorbed from rigorous training and years of pushing her body to the limit, the psychological element brought Clampitt some much-needed piece of mind.

"The first question my sports psychologist asked me was, ‘How often do you work on your mental game?’" Clampitt said. "I had never really thought much about it before, but the sport is 100 percent mental and 100 percent physical.

"It’s been so different for me going into this because I worked on that equally as much during this camp as I worked on my physical game. I’m excited to put it to work."

Clampitt also got much better sparring this time around after admitting "it was like pulling teeth" to get quality work for her last camp. To prepare for Cardoso, she worked alongside CES stablemate Stevie Jane Coleman and even squeezed in a few rounds with current undisputed lightweight world champion Katie Taylor.

The motivation to continue hasn’t waned, even though Clampitt admits there was some doubt after the loss to Miranda. The ever-changing landscape in female boxing – from the life-changing paydays to the exposure on major networks – brought her out of retirement two years ago and it’s what keeps her active as ever at 46 years old.

"I really didn’t think I was ever going to fight again, but to see how the sport has evolved is excited," Clampitt said. "My era took it a certain level, but this new class has taken it to a whole other level and our generation never had the chance to experience that.

[CES Boxing president] Jimmy [Burchfield] was one of the first promoters to put women on major fight cards. If it weren’t for people like him, I don’t know how far this sport would’ve gone.

"I want to see where I fit in with these women."

Fighting for the first time under the CES banner, newly-signed, undefeated junior middleweight prospect Anthony Velazquez (11-0, 10 KOs) of Springfield, MA, faces hard-charging Brazilian Rodrigo Lopes Rodrigues (8-4, 7 KOs) in a six-round bout. Also at Rhode Wars 3, Cranston’s own Gary Balletto III (3-0, 2 KOs) steps back into the ring against 23-year-old Marlborough, MA, native Raphael Torres (2-0, 2 KOs) with both fighters putting their unbeaten records on the line in an intriguing six-round cruiserweight bout.

Johnston, RI, super middleweight James Maner (2-0, 2 KOs) aims for his third career win in a four-round bout against debut Garrett Desilets of Fall River, MA, and welterweight Jesus Salas (1-1, 1 KO) of New Bedford, MA, makes his CES debut in a four-round bout against Bronx native Jeff Gonzalez (1-0).

 For more information, follow CES Boxing on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter at @CESBOXING.
INFORMATION

CES Boxing is one of the top promotions in the northeast and one of the few to successfully promote both mixed martial arts and professional boxing. Launched in 1992 by longtime boxing judge Jimmy Burchfield Sr., the promotion is the only in professional boxing to boast two reigning WBC Youth world champions in lightweight Jamaine Ortiz and featherweight Irvin Gonzalez. CES Boxing recently teamed with UFC FIGHT PASS, the world’s No. 1 streaming platform for combat sports, to showcase its events to a worldwide audience, and worked as a promotional consultant for the Mike Tyson-Roy Jones Jr. pay-per-view event in November of 2020.

Celebrating its 99th anniversary, the Historic Park Theatre & Event Center is a 1,015-seat performance art theatre that originally opened in 1924 and reopened in October of 2022 under new ownership with major renovations that include the newly-launched Park Place Café, Comedy Park, and Rolfe Supper Club on the second floor. Owned by restaurateurs Ed Brady and Jeff Quinlan, the historic Park, located across the street from Cranston City Hall at 848 Park Ave., is capable of hosting an array of events and will expand later this year to include tributes to Queen, Bruce Springsteen, and Michael Jackson. The Park Theatre will be a space for the Rhode Island community to come together and bring history back to life.
 

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Connecticut Treasurer Erick Russell Announces $375 Million in Investment Commitments

Posted by Bud Mench Media Group -BMMG on March 8, 2023 at 15:20

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Treasurer Erick Russell Announces $375 Million in Investment Commitments
at March Investment Advisory Council Meeting

 

 

HARTFORD, CT – In Wednesday’s meeting of the state’s Investment Advisory Council (IAC), Connecticut State Treasurer Erick Russell announced two pension fund investment commitments totaling $375 million.

“I appreciate the role the IAC played in reviewing and evaluating these additions to our investment portfolio,” said Treasurer Russell. “I believe these funds align well with our priorities and demonstrate solid long-term growth potential.”

In the state’s Private Investment portfolio, Treasurer Russell announced that his office had committed $175 million to Vistria Fund V, LP.  In the Infrastructure and Natural Resources portfolio, he announced a commitment of $200 million to Global Infrastructure Partners V, LP.

Also in Wednesday’s meeting, Chief Investment Officer Ted Wright reported on Connecticut Retirement Plans and Trust Funds (CRPTF) performance attribution, and general investment consultant Meketa provided a CRPTF liquidity analysis.

Wright, along with Principal Investment Officers Denise Stake and Peter Gajowiak, presented an overview of the recommendation for General and Real Assets Investment consulting services. This is the result of an RFP issued by the Office of the Treasurer in September 2022.

Regarding prospective investments, Principal Investment Officer Mark Evans presented the following Private Equity opportunities: JFL Equity Investors VI, LP; K6 Private Investors, LP; One Rock Capital Partners IV, LP; and One Rock Emerald Fund, LP.

“There’s no doubt that the market remains volatile,” said Treasurer Russell. “It’s important that the CRPTF remain focused on smart, strategic diversification, and we’ll continue to evaluate a broad scope of investment opportunities to continue to meet that goal.”

 

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About the Office of the Treasurer 

  

The Office of the Treasurer is charged with safeguarding Connecticut’s financial resources through prudent cash and debt management, with the State Treasurer serving as principal fiduciary for six state pension and nine state trust funds. Additionally, the Office enhances the state’s fiscal stability through programs promoting financial literacy and college savings, and it leverages business partnerships to support the advancement of Connecticut’s social and policy priorities, including combating gun violence and protecting our environment. The Office of the Treasurer is led by State Treasurer Erick Russell, the only Black elected state treasurer in the country. To learn more, visit portal.ct.gov/ott. 

 

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Join us for a multi-media presentation on Connecticut's African American heroines, presented by Connecticut Women's Hall of Fame.

Posted by Bud Mench Media Group -BMMG on March 3, 2023 at 4:51

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Join us for a multi-media presentation on Connecticut's African American heroines, presented by Connecticut Women's Hall of Fame. We will be joined by 2017 Hall of Fame inductee Regina Rush-Kittle, the first African American woman to become a CT State Police Sergeant, Lieutenant, Major and the commander of a barracks; she is currently the Chief Administrative Officer for New Haven.

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Collins-Caron championship showdown headlines CES 72

Posted by Bud Mench Media Group -BMMG on March 3, 2023 at 4:00

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Collins continues comeback in world championship showdown against sturdy veteran Caron in main event of CES 72 live from Foxwoods Resort Casino
 

MASHANTUCKET, Conn. – The world middleweight championship is up for grabs Saturday, March 18 as CES MMA makes its long-awaited return to Foxwoods Resort Casino.

The Collins-Caron bought is one of seven pro fights on the March 18 card, which also features six amateur bouts headlined by a lightweight showdown between Connecticut natives Tristian Turrano and Cullen Johnson and fellow unbeaten lightweights Justin Graves of Connecticut and Worcester’s Artur Minev. Showtime is 6:30 pm beginning with the amateur showcase.

 Collins’ ascension to main-event status comes just nine months after the 37-year-old made his return to the cage following a 10-year layoff. The father of a 12-year-old daughter and former U.S. Air Force veteran, Collins battled alcoholism during his time away from MMA, but soon quit drinking and returned to the sport in June, defeating Deran Martinez via first-round knockout at CES 69.

At 5-0 with each victory coming by submission or knockout, Collins now faces his toughest test to date against the 35-year-old Caron (12-5, 5 KOs), a five-time Bellator vet who last fought for CES in 2018 and also made an appearance on Dana White’s Contender Series that same year. After taking time away from the sport in 2018 to open his own gym in New Hampshire, Caron has won three of his last four and four of his last seven dating back to 2019.

In his last two fights, Caron won a unanimous decision over 7-2 Salaiman Ahmadyar and beat 9-3 Alton Cunningham in August, setting the stage for his first career title fight after a schedule championship bout in January of 2020 was scrapped just hours before the event.

Also returning at CES 72, Southampton, MA, featherweight Nate Ghareeb (7-2, 5 KOs) looks to start a new win streak in the co-main event against Queens, NY, native Damion Nelson (4-1, 1 KO). Ghareeb rebounded from his first career loss with a sensational submission victory over the tough Antonio Castillo Jr. at CES 71 in November. Nelson enters March 18 fresh off a win over previously-unbeaten Thomas Picciano in December.

CES 72 also features an exciting flyweight showdown between Gilford, CT, native Harris Bonfiglio (5-1) and New York’s Giorgi Kudukhashvili (5-4), neither of whom are a stranger of the CES cage. Kudukhashvili made his promotional debut at CES 60 in January of 2020 – which, coincidentally, was his last fight – while Bonfiglio returns for the fifth time; he’s 3-1 lifetime with CES, including a big submission win over Richie Santiago at CES 69.

Also on the main card, Terryville, CT, flyweight Casey Norton (2-0) puts his perfect record on the line against Dave Juliano (2-2) of Cedar Grove, NJ; and Meriden, CT, flyweight Justin Valentin (3-2, 1 KO) battles the dangerous Tim Flores (2-1) of Springfield, MA, in an all-region showdown. Valentin is coming off a win over Brandon Neiford in early January and returns to CES for the first time since 2019.

In one of the more intriguing stories at CES 72, Waterbury, CT, bantamweight Mike Kimbel (4-3, 2 KOs) faces Texas’ Daniel Arriaga (1-2) less than two months after making his professional boxing debut with a fourth-round knockout win over Robert Banks on the undercard of CES Boxing’s Winter Brawl event in January. This will be Kimbel’s first MMA bout in almost a year; he last fought in April of 2022 at CES 67, beating Tristan Lindi by first-round submission.

Flyweight David Durao (0-1) of Meriden faces Winter Park, FL, native Adrian Haly (0-1) as both fighters aim for their first professional win. Durao returns for the first time since September of 2021 after losing a close decision to Israel Galvan at CES 64.

 Full fight card details are available online. Follow CES MMA on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter at @CESMMA.
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CES MMA is a mixed martial arts promotional company based out of Providence, R.I., founded by legendary boxing promoter Jimmy Burchfield Sr. It promoted the first sanctioned professional MMA event in the state of Rhode Island on Sept. 17, 2010 at Twin River Casino Hotel. Since its inception, CES MMA has been a gateway to the UFC developing the careers of UFC contenders Calvin Kattar, Rob Font, Charles Rosa, William Knight, Mike Rodriguez, Tony Gravely, Andre Soukhamthath and others. In October 2012, CES MMA promoted its first pay-per-view event at The Dunkin' Donuts Center in Providence, featuring the professional MMA debut of former WWE superstar Dave Bautista.

 Since 1992, Foxwoods Resort Casino has offered guests The Wonder Of It All as the premier resort destination in the Northeast. As the largest resort casino in North America, Foxwoods offers a vast array of gaming in seven casinos; AAA Four-Diamond hotels, restaurants from gourmet to quick service, world-renowned spas, award-winning golf, state-of-the-art theaters, exclusive retailers and free-to-play online casino games. Foxwoods Resort Casino is owned and operated by the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation, a federally recognized Indian tribe located at one of the oldest reservations in existence, Mashantucket, in Southeastern Connecticut. As pioneers of the Indian casino gaming industry, the history of the Mashantucket Pequots reveals one of America's greatest come-back stories. Today, the tribe owns and operates one of the largest gaming resort destinations in North America, Foxwoods Resort Casino, along with a variety of complementary business enterprises, including Eastern Connecticut's premiere luxury golf experience, Lake of Isles, and the decadent Spa at Norwich Inn. As one of the highest revenue contributors and largest employers in Connecticut, the Mashantucket Pequots have hosted more than 330 million visitors since 1992 and contributed over $4 billion in slot revenue payments to the State through a first-of-its-kind agreement, established in 1993. Likewise, the tribe has contributed hundreds of millions in donations and sponsorships to support worthy charities, community events and programs, and other tribes in need, locally and throughout the United States.  
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Governor Lamont Activates Severe Cold Weather Protocol From Friday to Monday

Posted by Bud Mench Media Group -BMMG on December 21, 2022 at 0:24

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Governor Lamont Activates Severe Cold Weather Protocol From Friday to Monday

(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that based on a weather forecast indicating that Connecticut may experience below-zero wind chills over the weekend, he will be activating the state’s severe cold weather protocol beginning at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, December 23, 2022, and remaining in effect through 12:00 p.m. on Monday, December 26, 2022. This is the first time the protocol is being enacted during the 2022-2023 winter season.

The purpose of the protocol is to ensure that the most vulnerable populations receive protection from the severe cold conditions, which could be life threatening if exposed to the elements for extended periods of time. While enacted, a system is set up for state agencies and municipalities to coordinate with United Way 2-1-1 and Connecticut’s network of shelters to make sure that anyone in need can receive shelter from the outdoors, including transportation to shelters.

Anyone in need is urged to call 2-1-1 to get connected to these services. Safety measures have been enacted at shelters and warming centers throughout Connecticut to adhere to the needs of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

“We have an interesting set of weather conditions coming to our area over the next several days, first with a storm on Friday during the daytime that has the potential for heavy rain and very strong wind gusts, and then that will be followed by plummeting temperatures that night and remaining throughout the Christmas weekend, particularly during the evening hours,” Governor Lamont said. “This is the first time this season that we will have a stretch of frigid temperatures this low, and we want to remind everyone that shelters are available throughout Connecticut. Anyone in need can call 2-1-1 to get connected to a nearby location, and they can even provide transportation if necessary.”

The following actions are implemented while the protocol is enacted:

  • The Connecticut Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection’s Division of Emergency Management and Homeland Security activates its WebEOC communications network, which is an internet-based system that enables local, regional, and state emergency management officials and first responders to share up-to-date information about a variety of situations and conditions. The system is used to monitor capacity at shelters across the state, enabling 2-1-1 to act as a clearinghouse to assist in finding shelter space for those who need it. Local officials, working through WebEOC, can alert 2-1-1 and the state when they open temporary shelters or warming centers.
  • The Connecticut Department of Social Services, Connecticut Department of Housing, and Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services coordinate with 2-1-1 and the Connecticut Coalition to End Homelessness, along with community-based providers, to provide transportation for people seeking shelter.

For emergency management news and resources, visit the state’s CTPrepares website at ct.gov/ctprepares or download the CTPrepares app to mobile devices at the Apple App Store and the Google Play Store.

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George, Zebian battle for lightweight supremacy at CES 71

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CES MMA set to crown first lightweight champion in more than three years when George battles Zebian at CES 71 live from Bally's on UFC FIGHT PASS
 

Lincoln, RI – Fresh off one of the most talked-about fight cards of the year, CES MMA returns to Bally’s Twin River Lincoln Casino Resort looking to crown its next world lightweight champion.

Unbeaten Eddy George of Milford, CT, faces dangerous Westport, MA, native Ali Zebian for the vacant CES MMA World Lightweight Championship Thursday, November 17 in the five-round main event of CES 71, streaming live on UFC FIGHT PASS® beginning at 8 pm ET.

Tickets for CES 70 are available online at CESFights.com or the Bally’s box office. The FIGHT PASS stream features play-by-play announcer Michael Parente (@MichaelParente); color commentator Joe Lauzon (@JoeLauzon), a 27-time UFC vet; and FUN 107 on-air personality and cageside correspondent Madelyn Levine (@maddieonair). Preliminary bouts start at 6:30 pm.
The George-Zebian main event is tasked with topping CES’ last world title bout between Dan Dubuque and Nathan Ghareeb at CES 70, though the region’s No. 1 combat sports promotion is rarely short on thrilling moments inside the cage.

In addition to a new champion being crowned at the end of the night, CES 71 also welcomes the return of Cranston, RI, welterweight Gary Balletto III, who faces another tough test against Pat Casey of Springfield, MA; and an intriguing flyweight bout between rising prospect Mitch Raposo of Fall River, MA, and BrazilianFlavio Carvalho, who fights on U.S. soil for the first time since 2018.

CES 71’s main event showcases two fighters who’ve carved much different career paths fighting for a belt last occupied by Rhode Island’s Nate Andrews, who won it in 2018 and vacated it less than a year later.

The 30-year-old George (5-0), despite being long-considered one of New England’s top prospects, actually has less professional experience than the 28-year-old Zebian (9-2), who also has a wealth of experience under the bright lights of Bellator, Legacy Fighting Alliance, and the Professional Fighters League Challenger Series.

One of the best-kept secrets in the region, Zebian made his CES debut at CES 70 with a unanimous decision win over Sam Watford. George, despite having fought exclusively for CES since turning pro, has found other avenues to enhance his repertoire; prior to his fight at CES 69 he spent two weeks at The MMA Lab in Arizona working with the likes of Drakkar Klose and Benson Henderson. The results speak for themselves; in five pro fights, George has only been past the first round once.
Zebian is an entirely new challenge for George; the Lebanese lightweight has excelled regardless of the circumstances leading up to fight night, most notably beating Piankhi Zimmerman on short notice at Bellator 251 in 2020 amidst the pandemic and topping Aaron Blackie in April of 2022 at PFL’s Challenger Series 8.

Also on the CES 71 main card, Providence’s John Douma faces Johnny Baldridge of Orlando in a bantamweight showcase and lightweights Dion Rubio of Pawtucket, RI, and Kasey Raddon of Colorado face off in a battle of unbeatens. Heavyweight Brendan Battles of Eastham, MA, and middleweight Fran Collins of Worcester, MA, will appear on the undercard in separate three-round bouts.

Stay tuned for more fight announcements and follow CES MMA on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter at @CESMMA.
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CES MMA is a mixed martial arts promotional company based out of Providence, R.I., founded by legendary boxing promoter Jimmy Burchfield Sr. It promoted the first sanctioned professional MMA event in the state of Rhode Island on Sept. 17, 2010 at Twin River Casino Hotel. Since its inception, CES MMA has been a gateway to the UFC developing the careers of UFC contenders Calvin Kattar, Rob Font, Charles Rosa, William Knight, Mike Rodriguez, Tony Gravely, Andre Soukhamthath and others. In October 2012, CES MMA promoted its first pay-per-view event at The Dunkin' Donuts Center in Providence, featuring the professional MMA debut of former WWE superstar Dave Bautista.
UFC FIGHT PASS® is the world’s leading digital subscription service for combat sports. Since launching in 2013, UFC FIGHT PASS is now available in more than 200 countries and territories. UFC FIGHT PASS provides its members with unlimited access to live UFC FIGHT PASS Prelims; live mixed martial arts and combat sports from around the world; original series and historical programming; special features; behind-the-scenes content; in-depth interviews; and up-to-the minute reports on the world of combat sports. UFC FIGHT PASS subscribers also have 24/7 access to the world’s largest fight library, featuring more than 17,000 bouts from dozens of combat sports organizations, as well as every fight in UFC history. Fight fans can access FIGHT PASS on personal computers, iOS and Android mobile devices, Apple TV, Xbox One, Amazon Fire TV, Chromecast, Roku, Samsung Smart TVs, LG Smart TVs, and Sony TVs with Android TV.

Bally’s Twin River Lincoln Casino Resort, located in Lincoln, RI, is the state’s largest gaming and entertainment venue as well as its top tourist and cultural attraction. Formerly known as Lincoln Park and then Twin River Casino Hotel, the renovated facility offers 162,000 square-feet of gaming space with over 5,000 gaming positions. The casino operates over 4,100 slot machines and virtual table games (including blackjack and roulette), as well as 125 live table games including blackjack, roulette, craps, sports betting, and more. This unique gaming facility also hosts simulcasting of the best thoroughbred and greyhound racing from around the country, a 29,000+ square foot Twin River Event Center with headline entertainment, free concerts at the Lighthouse Bar, incredible food and drinks at Fred & Steve’s Steakhouse, and authentic Italian cuisine at Jerry Longo’s Meatballs & Martinis. The hotel at Bally’s Lincoln features 136 rooms and suites. Amenities include an indoor pool with a stone fireplace feature wall, multiple meeting space, a fitness center and an outdoor courtyard off the pool and lobby that is also available for special events. Guests may access the hotel from the casino’s north entrance.
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