Homebuyers get a second shot at $8,000
If you feel like the first-time homebuyer tax credit was a sweet deal that you missed out on, you'll now have another shot. Nearly 88,000 in the tri-state area had already claimed the credit through September. The program, which was set to expire on Nov. 30, has been extended through April 30, 2010, and 'has been expanded to include current homeowners. Full Story
Health care reform passes the House
Lieberman vows to stop it at the Senate
Throughout the summer Congressman Chris Murphy, D- 5th Dist., held a number of forums to hear from his constituents in Waterbury, Danbury, Meriden, Simsbury, Avon and Washington about the state of the nation's health care system. Full Story
Why you need auto insurance
Each year, more cars and drivers hit the highways. With so many vehicles on the road, crashes will happen. Automobile insurance can be the difference between a minor inconvenience and a major hassle. But why do you need insurance and just how much should you buy? Full Story
Incumbent mayors win another term in Danbury and Waterbury
On November 3, Republicans ruled Election Night, with convincing victories in nearly every high-profile race. In Danbury, incumbent Republican Mayor Mark Boughton won 66 percent of the vote to easily beat Democratic challenger Gary Goncalves. Full Story
Family Thanksgiving Event
WestConn will host "We Are All Pilgrims" at 7:30 p.m. in the Student Center Theater on the University's Midtown campus, 181 White Street, Danbury. Songs and dances based on the children's book, "Molly's Pilgrim," will be performed by students from WCSU, the Alternative School and Roberts Avenue Elementary School. Full Story
Coffeehouse with WCSU's Play It By Ear
WestConn will present the Midtown Coffeehouse at Alumni Hall on the University's Midtown campus, 181 White Street, Danbury. The Coffeehouse will include open mic performers at 8 p.m., followed by the featured act, WCSU's acapella group Play It By Ear, at 9 p.m. Admission is free and the public is invited. Donations to sustain the Coffeehouse will be accepted. Full Story
The Indian Association of Greater Danbury celebrates Diwali Festival
The Roger Park Middle School auditorium was once again the stage for the celebration of the Festival of Lights, as the official holiday Diwali is popularly known.Diwali is a significant five-day festival in Hinduism, Sikhism and Jainism, which occurs between the end of September and early November. Full Story
Over 100 Democrats push Obama on Immigration Reform
Hoping to jump-start a major legislative drive on immigration reform in the U.S. Congress, more than 100 pro-reform House Democrats signed a letter reminding President Obama of his administration's commitment to overhaul immigration. Full Story
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