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Fake Insurance Tax Form Scam Aims at Stealing Data from Tax Pros, Clients
The Internal Revenue Service alerted tax professionals and their clients to a fake insurance tax form scam that is being used to access...


Downtown Cabaret Main Stage Theatre Presents IN THE HEIGHTS Benefit Concert
To aid disaster relief in Puerto Rico from hurricane Maria. Downtown Cabaret Main Stage Theatre (MST), under the Artistic Direction of...


Celebrating Diversity in the Greater Bridgeport Business Community
People’s United Bank and Pullman & Comley, LLC will be hosting their 5th Annual networking event on November 8, 2017 at 6:00 - 8:00 p.m....


2017 Latin Rhythm Annual Show & Dance
Tickets are $25 in advance, $35 at the door. Seating is on a first-come basis; doors open at 7:30. Five percent of proceeds go to help...


At Sérgio Mendes concert, collecting for Hurricane Maria relief
Sergio Mendez in 2017. When you see Sérgio Mendes and Brasil 2017 you can help Hurricane Maria victims. With "ART, WINE AND DONATE!" the...


Cosmic Jibaros benefit for Puerto Rico at the Acoustic Sunday, Oct. 15
The Cosmic Jibaros. Photo: David Emond — with Daniel Torres, Obanilú Allende, Nathan Perez, Marcos Torres, David Emond, Chris Stanley and...


Stratford Hurricane Maria Fundraiser Saturday, Oct 14
The Stratford Hispanic Heritage Committee is seeking monetary donations to help the people of Puerto Rico, and dropoff locations are set...


Learn the ins and outs of being part of city politics
That's the big question many city residents are asking themselves these days. Several groups are organizing a forum to spell it out and...


Artful fundraiser for Puerto Rico
Kre8art Studio at 590 Main St., Monroe, on Thursday, Oct. 24 will help restoration efforts in Puerto Rico. This event is being held...


2017 Latin Rhythm Dance Studio Annual Show and Dance
Date/Time October 14, 2017 9:00pm Doors open at 7:30pm Location Trumbull Marriott 180 Hawley Lane Trumbull, CT Tickets: $25 in...


Social Security Conference Call on Latinos & Financial Planning With Julie Stav
Join Social Security’s conference call to learn more about Social Security and Latinos including information on resources to help older...


Musical Performance: Night of the Latin Divas
The Vinny and Ray Salsa Band performing the music of Celia Cruz, La India, and Brenda K Star. Special guest vocalist: Giselle Vasquez and...


Meeting on Puerto Rico with Senator Murphy and Representative Chris Rosario
U.S. Senator Chris Murphy and State Representative Chris Rosario invite you for a meeting. What’s Next for Puerto Rico… Senator Chris...


VASE Construction Conference for Entrepreneur
Building Character, Capital and Capacity Friday, October 13, 2017 Mohegan Sun & Casino 1 Mohegan Sun Blvd. Uncasville, CT 06382 Free...


Arte Inc Presents Heroes & Icons Exhibit Opening Reception
Date/Time Wednesday, October 11, 2017 5:00pm–7:00pm Location North Lobby State Capitol Download the flyer


DACA Renewal Information
Recipients whose DACA and work authorization expire between Sept. 5, 2017, and March 5, 2018, are eligible for renewal by Oct. 5, 2017....


Caribe Girl’s Empowerment Program
Caribe Girl's Empowerment Program is designed for girls ages 13-18 years old to increase knowledge of self, healthy decision-making, and...


Bridgeport Caribe Youth Leaders Autumn Brews and Fall Wines Tasting
Date/Time Friday, November 3rd, 2017 6:00pm–10:00pm Location Vazzano's Four Seasons 337 Kenyon Street Stratford, CT 06614 Proceeds to...


Westport volunteer flies own plane in P.R. rescue mission
Westporter Paul Weismann brought supplies and took people back to Florida. Photo: Facebook/Paul Weismann Westport pilot Paul Weismann...


Voices from GBLN’s Red Cross blood drive
Thanks to you, the American Red Cross exceeded expectations at the GBLN-sponsored Blood Drive last Saturday. Fifty-four people donated...
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