Bridgeport, Connecticut

FuelCell Energy Delivers Fuel Cell Power to Derby as Part of Connecticut Clean Energy Initiatives

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Thursday, November 16, 2023
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It is the second largest fuel cell park in North America following only FuelCell Energy’s Bridgeport fuel cell park and will generate substantial tax revenue for the city.

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  • It is the second largest fuel cell park in North America following only FuelCell Energy’s Bridgeport fuel cell park and will generate substantial tax revenue for the city.
  • In Connecticut, a Class I renewable energy source is defined by statute as electricity produced from wind power, geothermal power or fuel cells.
  • The project was first announced in 2018 following a Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) Clean Energy Request for Proposals, and it is one of two fuel cell projects in Derby that were awarded to FuelCell Energy.
  • The fuel cell power plant's compact design, quiet operation, and clean emissions profile make it easy to site in populated areas.

University of Medicine and Health Sciences Presents "Women's Cancer Awareness: Doctors Discuss Ovarian, Cervical, and Breast Cancer Screening"

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Thursday, December 22, 2022
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NEW YORK, Dec. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The University of Medicine and Health Sciences, (UMHS), a small, mission-driven medical school with a commitment to student support and a legacy of successful residency placements in the United States and Canada, has published the video recording of its recent panel discussion, "Women's Cancer Awareness: Doctors Discuss Ovarian, Cervical, and Breast Cancer Screening." The event featured two UMHS alumni focused on women's health: Dr. Miriam Bernstein (MD, MPH 2016), OB/GYN at Oneida Healthcare in New York, and Dr. Laura Tafuri (MD 2016), OB/GYN Resident at Bridgeport Hospital-New Haven Health, Connecticut. They were joined by Dr. Natalie Osborne, General Surgeon at Joseph N. France General Hospital in St. Kitts. UMHS hosted the talk to raise awareness of critical screenings, identify common warning signs, and share ways to support people after a cancer diagnosis. A recording of the event has been posted to the UMHS Live Events and Meetings page.

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  • While research has led to innovative treatment options and improved survival rates, breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in women.
  • The doctors also discussed common warning signs of breast, uterine and ovarian cancer that patients and their healthcare providers should never ignore.
  • The National Cancer Institute estimates that one out of three women will be diagnosed with cancer during her lifetime.
  • Graduates of UMHS earn a Doctor of Medicine degree (MD) and qualify to practice medicine throughout the United States and Canada.

County Nonprofits Receive $400,000 in Grants Aimed at Eliminating Educational Disparities

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Tuesday, October 25, 2022
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NORWALK, CT., Oct. 25, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ten Fairfield County nonprofits will soon have access to $400,000 in new funding from the Fairfield County Business Collaborative for Education Equity.

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  • NORWALK, CT., Oct. 25, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ten Fairfield County nonprofits will soon have access to $400,000 in new funding from the Fairfield County Business Collaborative for Education Equity.
  • Todays announcement marks the Collaboratives second round of grants and will help amplify the work of leading education nonprofits across Fairfield County.
  • This investment by the Fairfield County business community provides critical support to the nonprofit partners who work diligently every day to serve our communitys youth.
  • Informed by three decades of partnering with and serving our community, we have awarded more than $365 million in grants to nonprofits in Fairfield County and beyond.

Arooga's® Grille House & Sports Bar Partners with PlaySugarHouse for Sportsbook at Their Shelton, Connecticut Location

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Tuesday, October 4, 2022
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HARRISBURG, Pa., Oct. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Harrisburg, Pa based restaurant group Arooga's Grille House & Sports Bar announced today that their Shelton, Connecticut franchise location has teamed up with The Connecticut Lottery Corporation to launch their new retail sportsbook PlaySugarHouse, a sports wagering platform from Rush Street Interactive. This will be the first location of the brand to offer sports betting, which will operate within the Arooga's location.

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  • HARRISBURG, Pa., Oct. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Harrisburg, Pa based restaurant group Arooga's Grille House & Sports Bar announced today that their Shelton, Connecticut franchise location has teamed up with The Connecticut Lottery Corporation to launch their new retail sportsbook PlaySugarHouse, a sports wagering platform from Rush Street Interactive.
  • This will be the first location of the brand to offer sports betting, which will operate within the Arooga's location.
  • The new PlaySugarHouse sportsbook is projected to open in December of 2022 after renovations are complete and all necessary licensing is in place.
  • "We are thrilled to really step up our sports bar game and offer this exciting experience to our guests," said Gary Huether, Arooga's Grille House & Sports Bar parent company owner and President.

Hardinge Announces Talent 42/51 - Made In The USA - And Enhanced XR1000 Milling Solution At PMTS 2021

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Tuesday, August 10, 2021
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Designed to work with a number of different types of workholding systems, the new TALENT 42/51 provides machine shops with a highly versatile turning center, complete with new Fanuc 0i-F Plus control.

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  • Designed to work with a number of different types of workholding systems, the new TALENT 42/51 provides machine shops with a highly versatile turning center, complete with new Fanuc 0i-F Plus control.
  • In addition, the company will be showcasing an enhanced Bridgeport XR1000 Vertical Machining Center that features a Fanuc 0i-F Plus 15" touch screen control and a suite of standard features.
  • "It is through domestic production that Hardinge can provide the quality, flexibility and responsiveness required by our customers to help them succeed in today's competitive manufacturing world."
  • The new TALENT machine offers an exceptional combination of features for accuracy, flexibility, and durability in a compact design.

Tailwind Air Announces New Route Between Bridgeport, CT and Manhattan

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Thursday, July 15, 2021
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"Bridgeport is an important addition to our fast-expanding route network that targets urban commuters," says Peter Manice, Director of Scheduled Services and Co-Founder of Tailwind Air.

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  • "Bridgeport is an important addition to our fast-expanding route network that targets urban commuters," says Peter Manice, Director of Scheduled Services and Co-Founder of Tailwind Air.
  • Our [Tailwind] Bridgeport, CT and midtown Manhattan pricing is comparable to a car service, which can take two hours or more during rush hour."
  • Other scheduled flight locations include:
    "Dining, shopping, visiting friends and family, or strictly business--Fly in the fast lane with Tailwind Air.
  • In addition to seaplanes, Tailwind Air operates, charters, and maintains a fleet of over fifteen jet and turboprop aircrafts based out of Westchester Airport, NY and Bridgeport, CT. Tailwind Air is an FAA and DOT licensed direct air carrier with certificate number XORA037U
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What Does the Post-Pandemic Office Look Like? Step Inside and See for Yourself

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Thursday, July 8, 2021
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As a company with a large stake in Ottawas commercial real estate, with 6.3M sq.ft.

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  • As a company with a large stake in Ottawas commercial real estate, with 6.3M sq.ft.
  • At Colonnade BridgePort, we feel it important to be consistently thinking ahead of the game, on behalf of our clients, explains Brent Arseneau, Director of Office Leasing at Colonnade BridgePort.
  • To explore the post-pandemic office space, Colonnade BridgePort did research into the emerging trends in office space design.
  • The virtually staged interactive tour of the suite allows the viewer to explore the workspace of the future, including post-pandemic office features and design elements.

Safety Marking Inc. shares how the company overcomes the challenges of seasonal roadwork during peak travel time.

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Wednesday, June 30, 2021
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BRIDGEPORT, Conn., June 30, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As we enter the peak of the vacation season, Safety Marking Inc. shares the challenges of seasonal roadwork during the summer months of increased interstate travel.

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  • BRIDGEPORT, Conn., June 30, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As we enter the peak of the vacation season, Safety Marking Inc. shares the challenges of seasonal roadwork during the summer months of increased interstate travel.
  • The Safety Marking Safety Program is presented to all employees at Safety Orientation Training on their very first day of work.
  • Mark Kellys dedication resulted in Safety Marking Inc. becoming a pavement marking leader, providing top-notch services in New York, Rhode Island, and Connecticut.
  • Safety Marking, Inc. is a full-service highway and roadway marking company with expertise in every aspect of pavement marking.

Safety Marking Inc. celebrates National Safety Month with new AEDs installed in all office locations

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Wednesday, June 23, 2021
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BRIDGEPORT, Conn., June 23, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- June is recognized as National Safety Month and is sponsored annually by the National Safety Council.

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  • BRIDGEPORT, Conn., June 23, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- June is recognized as National Safety Month and is sponsored annually by the National Safety Council.
  • Safety Marking Inc. recognizes Safety measures are imperative at the workplace and has installed brand new Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) for the Bridgeport Headquarters as well as the New York and Rhode Island locations.
  • Mark Kelly, Safety Marking Inc.'s Founder and President, understands how important the role of Safety is, particularly in the pavement marking industry.
  • Mark Kelly's dedication resulted in Safety Marking Inc. becoming a pavement marking leader, providing top-notch services in New York, Rhode Island, and Connecticut.

MHIRJ Celebrates its Expansion in West Virginia Service Center

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Thursday, June 17, 2021
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BRIDGEPORT, W.Va., June 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -MHI RJ Aviation Group (MHIRJ) celebrated the expansion of its MRO hangars today at its Bridgeport location in West Virginia, through a groundbreaking ceremony for the new space.

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  • BRIDGEPORT, W.Va., June 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -MHI RJ Aviation Group (MHIRJ) celebrated the expansion of its MRO hangars today at its Bridgeport location in West Virginia, through a groundbreaking ceremony for the new space.
  • "Today's launch of MHIRJ's site expansion at North Central Regional Airport is truly exciting and again proves that West Virginia is the best place to grow a business," Governor Jim Justice said.
  • "Today's announcement of further investment by Mitsubishi in West Virginia means more jobs and more growth for our state," Senator Capito said.
  • We look forward to maintaining and evolving this partnership for many years to come," said Rick Rock, Director of the North Central West Virginia Airport.