It's no secret, most of us would like to stay in our own home as we age. Yet, sometimes our loved ones just need a little extra help to remain comfortable at home. That's where Always Best Care can help....we are dedicated to exceeding expectations....always
They say that your golden years are the best years of your life. For most older Americans, that's how it should be - a time to relax, reflect, and live life in a familiar place. After all, senior citizens in the U.S. have worked tirelessly to build a better economy, serve their communities, and raise families.
However, as seniors grow older, completing daily tasks like showering and enjoying activities such as visiting the historic Fort Nathan Hale gets harder without someone by their side. Unfortunately, many older Americans aren't able to rely on their adult children for help. The reality in today's world is that family members do not have the skills or time to dedicate to caring for their parents. That's where Always Best Care Senior Services comes in.
Our in-home care services are for people who prefer to stay at home as they grow older but need ongoing care that family or friends cannot provide. More and more older adults prefer to live far away from long-term, institutionalized facilities and closer to the place where they feel most comfortable - their home. Home care in New Haven, CT is a safe, effective way to give your loved ones the care they need when they need it the most.
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Service AreasSince 1996, Always Best Care has provided non-medical in-home care for seniors to help them maintain a healthy lifestyle as they get older. We are proud to have helped more than 25,000 seniors maintain higher levels of dignity and respect. We focus on providing seniors with the highest level of in-home care available so that they may live happily and independently.
Unlike some senior care companies, we genuinely want to be included in our clients' lives. We believe that personalized care is always the better option over a "one size fits all" approach. To make sure our senior clients receive the best care possible, we pair them with compassionate caregivers who understand their unique needs. That way, they may provide care accordingly without compromising their wellbeing.
The Always Best Care difference lies in life's little moments - where compassionate care and trustworthy experience come together to help seniors live a fruitful, healthy life. Whether you are an aging adult that can't quite keep up with life's daily tasks or the child of a senior who needs regular in-home services, Always Best Care is here to help.
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“I just wanted to take a moment and tell you that we so much appreciate Yolanda. She comes to our home weekly for light cleaning and she is a breath of fresh air. Every Friday she brightens our home with her presence. Yolanda also does a wonderful job taking care Of our home. Please let her know how much we appreciate her. Brad Nelson”
“I’m leaving a five star review for Nellie. She is the most caring caregiver I have ever worked with my husband is disabled and she is so kind and treats him and both of us like family. She makes sure he eats properly cleans, and spend special time with my husband. You are very, very lucky to have such a great worker I know because I work with other agencies for my mother and you can’t find someone who cares for someone like Nellie does. She should be recognized and rewarded for her efforts. She is never late never calls and is always positive and friendly. I look forward to seeing her every day and consider her family, thank you Beth and Scott Albertson”
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“This review is for Bernadette. She is exceptionally competent. You can feel how caring she is for her patient and for the entire family. Self directed.”
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“Tosha, There are no words accurately quantify my family’s appreciation for you. You are undoubtedly the kindest, caring, compassionate competent care giver there is. You’ve treated my father and my whole family with a loving heart. We will forever be grateful for making this difficult time easier. We love having you a part of our family.”
“I am a current client of this provider His caregiver is wonderful. She helps keep him from being depressed and she's always asking if he took his medications. I would like to see more consistent communication.”
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“We are 3 weeks into working with this agency for homecare for my dad. There were a few bumps in the road, but we have hit the jackpot with two of our caregivers. Melissa Pericas and Jordene have been amazing! My mother has been struggling with having strangers in her home and letting someone else take care of her husband, but these two lovely women have melded into the family and put her completely at ease. They are both very experienced and are doing and amazing job. My mom is able to put the caregiving into their capable hands and focus on being his wife and spend valuable time with him. These ladies both deserve 5 stars!! I rated the agency with 4 stars because we had some scheduling issues in the beginning and had one caregiver that was problematic, but he was removed from our schedule as soon as I reported the issue.”
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“I just want to thank ABC agency for allowing us our angel giver which is what we call her. Shay is a life saver without her I'll be running like a chicken with my head cut off. She has stepped in and saved the day numerous times between changing her schedule to work with ours, to even making sure Steve visits his wife grave. We appreciate her please don't take her from us steve would be devastated. She's amazing”
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Home is where the heart is. While that saying can sound a tad cliche, it is especially true for many seniors living in America. When given a choice, older adults most often prefer to grow older at home. An AARP study found that three out of four adults over the age of 50 want to stay in their homes and communities as they age.
When you begin to think about why, it makes sense. Home offers a sense of security, comfort, and familiarity.
The truth is, as we age, we begin to rely on others for help. When a family is too busy or lives too far away to fulfill this role, in-home senior care is often the best solution. Home care services allow seniors to enjoy personal independence while also receiving trustworthy assistance from a trained caregiver.
At Always Best Care, we offer a comprehensive range of home care services to help seniors stay healthy while they get the help they need to remain independent. As your senior loved one gets older, giving them the gift of senior care is one of the best ways to show your love, even if you live far away.
To give our senior clients the best care possible, we offer a full spectrum of in-home care services:
If your senior loved one has specific care needs, our personal care services are a great choice to consider. Personal care includes the standard caregiving duties associated with companion care and includes help with tasks such as dressing and grooming. Personal care can also help individuals with chronic conditions like diabetes.
Common personal care services include assistance with:
Sometimes, seniors need helpful reminders to maintain a high quality of life at home. If you or your senior has trouble with everyday tasks like cooking, our home helper services will be very beneficial.
Common home helper care services include assistance with:
Using this kind of care is a fantastic way to make life easier for you or your senior loved one. At Always Best Care, our talented caregivers often fill the role of a companion for seniors. That way, older adults can enjoy their favorite local activities, such as visiting East Rock Park with friends while also receiving the care they need daily or weekly.
Common companionship services include:
According to AARP, more than 53 million adults living in the U.S. provide care to someone over 50 years old. Unfortunately, these caregivers experience stress, exhaustion, and even depression. Our respite care services help family caregivers address urgent obligations, spend time with their children, and enjoy nearby activities. Perhaps more importantly, respite care gives family members time to recharge and regroup. Taking personal time to de-stress reduces the risk of caregiver burnout. So, if you've always wanted to eat at the local ZINC New Haven or visit James Dwight Dana House, don't feel bad. Doing so is great for both you and your loved one.
At the end of the day, our goal is to become a valuable part of your senior's daily routine. That way, we may help give them the highest quality of life possible. We know that staying at home is important for your loved one, and we are here to help make sure that is possible.
If you have been on the fence about non-medical home care, there has never been a better time than now to give your senior the care, assistance, and companionship they deserve.
Always Best Care in-home services are for older adults who prefer to stay at home but need ongoing care that friends and family cannot provide. In-home care is a safe, effective way for seniors to age gracefully in a familiar place and live independent, non-institutionalized lives. The benefits of non-medical home care are numerous. Here are just a few reasons to consider senior care services from Always Best Care:
According to AARP, 9 out of 10 seniors prefer to age in place within the comfort of their own home. With in-home care, seniors have a way to stay at home, receive the care they need, and maintain a sense of independence, improving overall wellness.
If you or a member of your family have assumed the role of caregiver for your senior loved one, you know how stressful the job can be. Between caregiver burnout and constant worry, being a family caregiver is hard. In-home care relieves your burden and gives you peace of mind knowing that your older family member is in expert hands.
Unlike nursing homes, where the staff and residents rotate frequently, seniors can foster new friendships and build bonds with their caregiver. Seniors who socialize on a regular basis are often happier, which fosters positivity and leads to increased wellbeing.
No two seniors need the same kind of in-home care assistance. That is why each of our Care Plans is tailored to meet our client's individual needs. We offer plans that cover everything from light housekeeping to more involved duties like transportation to doctor's appointments. Our Care Coordinators will work closely with you to develop a personalized plan to ensure your senior's needs are exceeded.
Always Best Care offers a full array of care options for patients at all levels of health. With our trusted elderly care services, your loved one will receive the level of care necessary for them to enjoy the highest possible quality of life.
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While it's true that some seniors have complicated medical needs that prevent them from staying at home, aging in place is often the best arrangement for seniors and their families. With a trusted caregiver, seniors have the opportunity to live with a sense of dignity and do so as they see fit - something that is unavailable to many older people today.
In-home care makes it possible for millions of seniors to age in place every year. Rather than moving to a strange nursing home, seniors have the chance to stay at home where they feel the happiest and most comfortable.
How much does a senior's home truly mean to them?
A study published by the American Society on Aging found that more than half of seniors say their home's emotional value means more than how much their home is worth in monetary value. It stands to reason, then, that a senior's home is where they want to grow old.
With the help of elderly care in New Haven, CT, seniors don't have to age in a sterilized care facility. Instead, they can age gracefully in the place they want to be most: their home. In contrast, seniors who move to a long-term care facility must adapt to new environments, new people, and new systems that the facility implements. At this stage in life, this kind of drastic change can be more harmful than helpful.
Institutional care facilities like nursing homes often put large groups of people together to live in one location. On any given day, dozens of staff members and caregivers run in and out of these facilities. Being around so many new people in a relatively small living environment can be dangerous for a seniors' health and wellbeing. When you consider that thousands of seniors passed away in nursing homes during the COVID-19 pandemic, opting for in-home care is often a safer, healthier choice for seniors.
Aging in place has been shown to improve seniors' quality of life, which helps boost physical health and also helps insulate them from viral and bacterial risks found in elderly living facilities.
For many seniors, the ability to live independently with assistance from a caregiver is a priceless option. With in-home care, seniors experience a higher level of independence and freedom - much more so than in other settings like a nursing home. When a senior has the chance to age in place, they get to live life on their own terms, inside the house that they helped make into a home. More independence means more control over their personal lives, too, which leads to increased levels of fulfillment, happiness, and personal gratification. Over time, these positive feelings can manifest into a healthier, longer life.
More independence, a healthier life, and increased comfort are only a few benefits of aging in place. You have to take into consideration the role of cost and convenience. Simply put, it's usually easier and more affordable to help seniors age in place than it is to move them into an institutional care facility. According to the US Department of Housing and Urban Development, seniors who age in the comfort of their homes can save thousands of dollars per month.
In-home care services from Always Best Care, for instance, are often less expensive than long-term solutions, which can cost upwards of six figures per year. To make matters worse, many residential care facilities are reluctant to accept long-term care insurance and other types of payment assistance.
With Always Best Care's home care services, seniors and their families have a greater level of control over their care plans. In-home care gives seniors the chance to form a bond with a trusted caregiver and also receive unmatched care that is catered to their needs. In long-term care facilities, seniors and their loved ones have much less control over their care plan and have less of a say in who provides their care.
In-home care is a valuable resource that empowers seniors to age in place on their own terms. However, a big concern for many families and their loved ones is how much in-home care costs. If you're worried that in-home care is too expensive, you may be pleasantly surprised to learn that it is one of the most affordable senior care arrangements available.
Typically, hiring an Always Best Care in-home caregiver for a few hours a week is more affordable than sending your loved one to a long-term care facility. This is true even for seniors with more complex care needs.
At Always Best Care, we will work closely with you and your family to develop a Care Plan that not only meets your care needs, but your budget requirements, too. Once we discover the level of care that you or your senior need, we develop an in-home care plan that you can afford.
In addition to our flexible care options, families should also consider the following resources to help offset potential home care costs:
When you or your senior loved one needs assistance managing daily tasks at home, finding a qualified caregiver can be challenging. It takes a special kind of person to provide reliable care for your senior loved one. However, a caregiver's role involves more than meal preparation and medication reminders. Many seniors rely on their caregivers for companionship, too.
Our companion care services give seniors the chance to socialize in a safe environment and engage in activities at home. These important efforts boost morale and provide much-needed relief from repetitive daily routines. A one-on-one, engaging conversation can sharpen seniors' minds and give them something in which to be excited.
At Always Best Care, we only hire care providers that we would trust to care for our own loved ones. Our senior caregivers in New Haven, CT understand how important it is to listen and communicate with their seniors. A seemingly small interaction, like a short hug goodbye, can make a major difference in a senior's day. Instead of battling against feelings of isolation, seniors begin to look forward to seeing their caregiver each week.
Understanding the nuances of senior care is just one of the reasons why our care providers are so great at their job.
Unlike some senior care companies, our caregivers must undergo extensive training before they work for Always Best Care. In addition, our caregivers receive ongoing training throughout the year. This training ensures that their standard of care matches up to the high standards we've come to expect. During this training, they will brush up on their communication skills, safety awareness, and symptom spotting. That way, your loved one receives the highest level of non-medical home care from day one.
While it's true that many seniors prefer to age at home, sometimes in-home care isn't the best fit. For those seniors and their families, choosing an assisted living facility makes more sense. Unfortunately, finding the optimal care facility is easier said than done in today's day and age. That's when Always Best Care's assisted living referral services begin to make a lot of sense.
Assisted living is a form of housing intended for seniors who require varying degrees of medical and personal attention. Accommodations may include single rooms, apartments, or shared living arrangements. Assisted living communities are typically designed to resemble a home-like environment and are physically constructed to encourage the independence of residents.
At assisted living communities, seniors receive help with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and eating. They may also benefit from coordination of services with outside healthcare providers, and monitoring of resident activities to ensure their health, safety, and well-being. Caregivers who work at assisted living communities can also provide medication administration and personal care services for older adults.
Other services offered within assisted living communities can include some or all of the following:
At Always Best Care, our representatives can match your senior's emotional, physical, and financial needs with viable assisted living communities nearby. Results are based on comparative data, so you can select the best choice for you or your loved one.
Always Best Care works closely with local senior living communities to gain valuable knowledge that we then use to help seniors and their loved ones make informed decisions. This information can include basic care and rent, resident availability, and services provided. Because Always Best Care is compensated by these communities, we provide senior living referral services at no extra cost to you.
Some of the most popular assisted living communities to consider in our area include the following:
For many seniors, moving into a senior living community revolves around how and when they want to make a transition to more involved care. Some seniors are more proactive about transitioning to independent living. Others choose to remain home until their care needs or other requirements are satisfied. Remember - our staff is here to help. Contact our office today to learn more about assisted living communities and how we can find a facility that exceeds your expectations.
The first step in getting quality in-home care starts with a personal consultation with an experienced Always Best Care Care Coordinator. This initial consultation is crucial for our team to learn more about you or your elderly loved one to discover the level of care required. Topics of this consultation typically include:
A discussion of your needs and how our trained caregivers can offer assistance in the most effective way
A draft of your care plan, which includes highly detailed notes and a framework for the care that you or your senior will receive
Discuss payment options and help coordinate billing with your insurance provider
Our caregivers are trained to spot changes that clients exhibit, like mental and physical decline. As your trusted senior care company, we will constantly assess and update your Care Plan to meet any new emotional, intellectual, physical, and emotional needs.
If you have never considered in-home care before, we understand that you and your family may have concerns about your Care Plan and its Care Coordinator. To help give you peace of mind, know that every team member and caregiver must undergo comprehensive training before being assigned to a Care Plan.
At the end of the day, we only hire the best of the best at Always Best Care. Whether you need home care in New Haven, CT 24-hours a day or only need a respite for a couple of hours, we are here to serve you.
When you're ready, we encourage you to contact your local Always Best Care representative to set up a Care Consultation. Our Care Coordinators would be happy to meet with you in person to get to know you better, discuss your needs, and help put together a personalized Care Plan specific to your needs.
Add landlord issues to the litany of woes facing the for-profit owner of three Connecticut hospitals.Prospect Medical Holdings, which owns Waterbury, Manchester and Rockville General hospitals, stopped paying rent on its hospitals after signing a deal to sell to Yale New Haven Health and had to sign over an ownership stake to its landlord as a court fight over the de...
Add landlord issues to the litany of woes facing the for-profit owner of three Connecticut hospitals.
Prospect Medical Holdings, which owns Waterbury, Manchester and Rockville General hospitals, stopped paying rent on its hospitals after signing a deal to sell to Yale New Haven Health and had to sign over an ownership stake to its landlord as a court fight over the deal’s price dragged on, according to a recent court filing. Prospect’s rent issues were detailed in court documents filed Wednesday as part of lawsuits filed relating to the deal’s purchase price.
Yale New Haven Health agreed to pay $435 million for the three Connecticut hospitals in October 2022, but has argued in court that Prospect began neglecting its properties almost immediately after the deal was struck, in addition to failing to pay over $100 million in taxes to the state and the city of Waterbury, according to state and local officials. Prospect has also been shortchanging employee pension plans in Connecticut and Pennsylvania, according to the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation.
Employees have alleged short-staffing and poor maintenance at the hospitals in recent years: Prospect’s Waterbury Hospital was fined $60,000 and required to hire an independent monitor on Nov. 22 after a series of surprise inspections found unspecified violations of the state’s health code.
It turns out Prospect also stopped paying rent to its landlord soon after the Yale New Haven Health deal was announced in October 2022. By May 2023, Prospect owed $56 million in back rent to Medical Properties Trust, the Alabama-based real estate investment trust that bought the buildings and land under Prospect’s Connecticut hospitals in 2019, according to this week’s court filings. Prospect did not return a request for comment.
Prospect earned $1.5 billion in 2019 for selling hospitals in Connecticut, California and Pennsylvania to Medical Properties Trust, with much of that windfall going to executive pay and shareholder dividends, according to documents obtained by the Rhode Island Attorney General in a case involving the company’s hospitals in that state.
Hospital “sale-leaseback” deals have earned landlord Medical Properties Trust about $1.9 billion in rent and mortgage interest on its national holdings since 2016, according to the company’s third-quarter earnings call on Nov. 7.
In Connecticut, Prospect owed Medical Properties Trust $314 million in loans in addition to the $56 million in back rent on its Connecticut hospitals when the landlord agreed to a deal last year that would give it a $103 million equity stake in its affiliate PHP Holdings, LLC., according to the new court filings.
Yale New Haven Health argued in the Wednesday filing that Medical Properties Trust is refusing to cooperate with requests for additional documents relating to Prospect’s Connecticut hospitals that would fully outline the chain’s debts and defaults.
The Yale New Haven Health-Prospect Medical Holdings civil case is scheduled to go to trial in late April in Hartford Superior Court. The latest court filings are related to a Dec. 31 deadline for information-gathering ahead of the trial.
Prospect’s court battle comes as its landlord faces significant losses related to its former No. 1 tenant Steward Health Care, a Massachusetts-based chain of community hospitals that collapsed this year amid bankruptcy and allegations of “greed and mismanagement” by its executives, according to Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey.
Federal agents briefly detained Steward’s former CEO last week as part of a corruption probe, and two of the chain’s seven Massachusetts hospitals have since closed, the Boston Globe reported.
“With Steward’s removal from our portfolio, we look forward to demonstrating the strength and resilience of our diversified portfolio of hospital real estate and the importance of our business model to an industry in desperate need for more capital solutions,” Medical Properties Trust said in a statement with its recent earnings report.
In addition to Steward’s collapse, Prospect’s poor performance and the stalled Yale New Haven Health sale were blamed in part for the Medical Properties Trust’s $801 million loss in the third quarter. “Prospect’s operating losses in multiple East Coast markets that it is attempting to exit … have adversely impacted overall liquidity,” the company said.
Accusing Prospect of defaulting on debt tied to its California hospitals, Medical Properties Trust recently escalated its actions, according to Bloomberg News. The landlord demanded in a Nov. 18 letter that the board members of three of Prospect’s health-care entities in California resign so they could be replaced by designated independent managers, Bloomberg reported.
Medical Properties Trust’s recent dealings with Prospect in California are directly related to its Connecticut court case, Yale New Haven Health said in a filing on Wednesday.
“(Medical Properties Trust) ? including the MPT Connecticut Entities ? possesses highly relevant and responsive materials that have not been produced,” Yale New Haven Health said in its motion. “(It) goes without saying that these are relevant to the allegations of this case, where Prospect’s declining financial condition…and its failure to satisfy its obligations to MPT are directly at issue.”
A Wisconsin-based meteorologist is moving to New England for her new role at NBC Connecticut.Alexis Clemons announced on social media Thursday that she has accepted a job as a meteorologist at NBC Connecticut. She will start her new position in December."I’m beyond excited...
A Wisconsin-based meteorologist is moving to New England for her new role at NBC Connecticut.
Alexis Clemons announced on social media Thursday that she has accepted a job as a meteorologist at NBC Connecticut. She will start her new position in December.
"I’m beyond excited for this new opportunity, and I cannot wait to further grow as a meteorologist in the Northeast!" she wrote on X and Facebook.
Social media users flooded the comment section with well wishes, and NBC Connecticut meteorologist Bob Maxon welcomed her to the team on X.
Clemons is joining the Connecticut news station after announcing her departure from WKOW 27 News in Madison, Wisconsin, in early November. She joined the 27 Storm Track team in November of 2022, according to her bio.
The St. Louis native graduated from the University of Missouri in May of 2021 with a bachelor's degree in atmospheric science, her bio reads. After college, she worked as the weekday morning meteorologist at KODE / KSNF in Joplin, Missouri, for a year and a half.
Clemons' arrival comes as NBC Connecticut experiences multiple recent changes to its lineup. Last week, Connecticut native Steve Glazier joined NBC Connecticut's Stormtracker and Weather team, following seven years at WeatherNation in Denver, Colorado. He interned at NBC CT in 2007. Glazier will join the station's broadcasts during evening hours and the 7 p.m. news broadcast.
Meteorologist Rachael Jay left NBC Connecticut in October after spending three years reporting on weather in the Nutmeg State.
Other Connecticut's TV news stations have experienced staff changes this year. WFSB meteorologist Lorin Richardson left the station in March, and FOX61 News meteorologist Ryan Breton left the Hartford station for Maine in September.
NEW HAVEN — Amid recent redevelopment on Upper State Street, an owner of a restaurant slated to open in the former J.P. Dempsey's location believes one thing has been missing: "the neighborhood bar, where everybody knows your name.""It's a neighborhood bar where you know you'll get a solid crowd, a drink and really good food," said John Torello, a...
NEW HAVEN — Amid recent redevelopment on Upper State Street, an owner of a restaurant slated to open in the former J.P. Dempsey's location believes one thing has been missing: "the neighborhood bar, where everybody knows your name."
"It's a neighborhood bar where you know you'll get a solid crowd, a drink and really good food," said John Torello, a businessman who is opening The Crooked Goat at 974 State Street with partners Joe DeLucia and Joe Neagle, the former chef and manager respectively of Delaney's Tap Room in Westville.
"It was such a great bar for years," Torello said. "We wanted to revive this location."
The idea of a neighborhood bar in East Rock isn't a reference to the long-running sitcom Cheers, but is instead rooted in the trio's history, having grown up in the area.
Torello said J.P. Dempsey's was that bar for him, and The Crooked Goat plans on catering to the whole community to recreate a historical sense of Goatville bonhomie. The Crooked Goat's interior, which has been gutted from the J.P. Dempsey's successor restaurant Ward 9, pays homage to the industrial 19th Century history of the Goatville neighborhood, with exposed brick behind the bar.
The Goatville neighborhood was so-named for the pet goats that were said to roam the area. It was known as a hub for manufacturing in the city beginning around 1872, and housed the first commercial laundry in the city.
To arrive at the name, Neagle said the group was attached to the idea of connecting the name to Goatville and drew inspiration from one of their favorite New York City bars, The Crooked Knife, for the rest.
DeLucia, who has worked in New Orleans, Nashville and Atlanta, is bringing a Southern-inspired menu to the restaurant, although the tavern will preserve some of the popular J.P. Dempsey dishes as well.
DeLucia said many of the dishes that are likely to start as specials will be familiar Creole meals, such as gumbo and jambalaya, before more dishes are added to the menu such as low country and Appalachian cuisine. DeLucia said diners can expect authentic po' boys, with bread imported from Gambino's Bakery in Louisiana.
"I like serving food fresh, I don't want it to sit there," he said.
For drinks, the partners said they intend on starting "simple," with drafts, familiar cocktails and Irish whiskey. The Crooked Goat will offer home-made desserts, including DeLucia's beignets, as well as home-made ice cream and boozy milkshakes served until last call — the tavern closes at 2 a.m. on Friday and Saturday and 1 a.m. on other nights.
The Crooked Goat's owners said they believe they'll be open by mid-December, "definitely before Christmas," Neagle said.
NEW HAVEN, CT — A federal grand jury in New Haven returned a nine-count indictment charging Lindsey Edwards, also known as “G-ride,” 45, of Hamden, Matthew Santos, 20, of Waterbury, and Paris Huckaby, 25, of New Haven, with offenses related to the trafficking of counterfeit ecstasy pills and firearms, according to Vanessa Roberts Avery, U.S. Attorney for Connecticut, and Robert Fuller, Special Agent in Charge of the New Haven Division of the Federal Bureau of Investigation.The three were arrested Tuesday, and appeare...
NEW HAVEN, CT — A federal grand jury in New Haven returned a nine-count indictment charging Lindsey Edwards, also known as “G-ride,” 45, of Hamden, Matthew Santos, 20, of Waterbury, and Paris Huckaby, 25, of New Haven, with offenses related to the trafficking of counterfeit ecstasy pills and firearms, according to Vanessa Roberts Avery, U.S. Attorney for Connecticut, and Robert Fuller, Special Agent in Charge of the New Haven Division of the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
The three were arrested Tuesday, and appeared in New Haven federal court and entered pleas of not guilty to the charges, Avery said, adding Edwards is detained, and Santos and Huckaby were each released on $100,000 bonds.
As alleged in court documents and statements made in court, the FBI New Haven Safe Streets Task Force has been investigating a drug trafficking organization led by Lindsey Edwards, the U.S. Attorney said.
According to the Justice Department, the investigation included controlled purchases and the seizure of various narcotics, including multicolored pills pressed to look like ecstasy, which contain methamphetamine and metonitazene, a synthetic opioid with a potency similar to or greater than fentanyl.
During the investigation, law enforcement seized more than six kilograms of methamphetamine pills, approximately 600 grams of metonitazene pills, and approximately 300 grams of pills containing a synthetic amphetamine. Investigators also determined that Edwards and Santos trafficked firearms, Avery said.
The indictment charges Edwards and Huckaby with one count of conspiracy to distribute, and to possess with intent to distribute, methamphetamine and metonitazene, according to the US Attorney. In addition, Edwards is charged with three counts, and Huckaby with one count, of possession with intent to distribute, and distribution of, 50 grams or more of methamphetamine, federal prosecutors said.
As to the drug conspiracy charge, based on the type and quantity of drug attributed to each defendant, Edwards faces a mandatory minimum term of imprisonment of 10 years and a maximum term of imprisonment of life, and Huckaby faces a mandatory minimum term of imprisonment of five years and a maximum term of imprisonment of 40 years, Avery said. The substantive charge of possession with intent to distribute, and distribution of, 50 grams or more of methamphetamine, carries a mandatory minimum term of imprisonment of five years and a maximum term of imprisonment of 40 years, per the U.S. Attorney.
Federal prosecutors said the indictment also charges Edwards and Santos with one count of engaging in a firearms trafficking conspiracy, and with one count of unlawful transfer of a firearm and Edwards is charged with one count of unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon, one count of unlawful possession of ammunition by a felon, and one count of using, carrying, or possessing a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking offense.
The firearms trafficking and possession charges each carry a maximum term of imprisonment of 15 years, Avery said, adding, as to Edwards, the charge of using, carrying, or possessing a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking offense carries a mandatory consecutive term of imprisonment of at least five years.
Holiday lights will be twinkling across Connecticut's farms, parks, malls and convention halls this year in anticipation of the season. Around the state, Nutmeggers can find both walk-through and drive-thru holiday light shows and strolls such as Glow Hartford at the Connecticut Convention Center and the ...
Holiday lights will be twinkling across Connecticut's farms, parks, malls and convention halls this year in anticipation of the season. Around the state, Nutmeggers can find both walk-through and drive-thru holiday light shows and strolls such as Glow Hartford at the Connecticut Convention Center and the Holiday Wish Express in Stamford.
Here are places in the state where you can see holiday light displays.
2 Lighthouse Road, New Haven
Celebrating its 30th year, the Fantasy of Lights returns to New Haven's Lighthouse Point Park with various animated, holiday-themed displays to drive by. The drive-thru attraction has 60 displays and uses more than 100,000 bulbs to illuminate the park.
Through Dec. 31
1230 Merwin's Lane, Fairfield
Hope River Farm has its own holiday light stroll featuring holiday characters, s'mores and hot chocolate.
Dec. 6-22
999 W. Main Street, Meriden
Meriden's Festival of Silver Lights transforms Hubbard Park with more than 300,000 lights and illuminated displays.
Through Jan. 2
100 Columbus Boulevard, Hartford
A holiday market, seasonal foods, pictures with Santa, rides on the “Glow-comotive” train and interactive light gardens are some of the offerings from this holiday-themed event held at the Connecticut Convention Center.
Nov. 29 - Dec. 29
347 Gilead St., Hebron
More than 350 installations and a million animated lights highlight this mile-long holiday drive-thru experience.
Nov. 29 - Dec. 31
185 Enterprise Drive, Bristol
Boasting what it calls the "tallest Christmas tree in the state," Lake Compounce turns into a winter wonderland for its Holiday Lights event, complete with rides and meet-and-greets with Santa. This year, Lake Compounce's Holiday Lights event is nominated for USA Today's best theme park holiday event 2024 readers' choice list.
Nov. 29 - Dec. 29
Olde Mistick Village, Mystic
Olde Mistick Village will have its Holiday Lights Spectacular on display with more than half-million lights. The village will also host its Festival of Lights holiday stroll on Dec. 6, which will feature live entertainment and treats. On Dec. 7, the Holiday Carnival will arrive at Olde Mistick Village with Santa Claus.
Through Jan. 31
1010 Washington Blvd., Stamford
Stamford's Mill River Park will have a new holiday experience this year featuring pop-up holiday bar, a 16-foot gingerbread house, 3D ornaments and a 30-foot interactive Christmas tree.
Through Dec. 24
100 Greyrock Place, Stamford
The Holiday Wish Express features more than 20,000 square feet of lights and interactive elements that spotlight the attraction's main character: Teddy the bear.
Through Dec. 24
55 Coogan Blvd., Mystic
The Mystic Aquarium will be decked out with lights for its second annual holiday stroll and light extravaganza alongside animals of the aquarium.
Nov. 29 - Dec. 31
75 Greenmanville Ave., Mystic
Self-guided tours of the Mystic Seaport Museum will be available for the museum's holiday lights event. There will be horse-drawn carriage rides, crafts, carolers and a "life-sized snow globe."
Dec. 6-22
615 Silver Lane, East Hartford
The Magic of Lights brings car-loads of people face-to-face with thousands of LED lights stationed throughout Pratt & Whitney Stadium at Rentschler Field .
Through Dec. 31
Downtown Mystic
Santa will arrive via tugboat on the Mystic River as the holiday season kicks off with the Mystic Holiday Lighted Boat Parade.
Nov. 30
2 Sawmill City Road, Shelton
The Fairview Tree Farm in Shelton turns from a Halloween attraction to a holly jolly hayride with thousands of lights decorating the farm.
Nov. 30 - Dec. 22
501 Wolcott Road, Bristol
Indian Rock Nature Preserve in Bristol has holiday lights and encounters for children with farm animals, Santa, Mrs. Claus and Elf Kevin.
Dec. 6-21
58 North Road, East Windsor
The Connecticut Trolley Museum will host Winterfest and the Tunnel of Lights, which will feature trolley cars passing through the attraction's signature light tunnel.
Nov. 29 - Dec. 22
1615 West St., Southington
The Cava Restaurant will feature 400,000 lights, more than 500,000 ornaments, thousands of feet of garland, 9-foot wreaths, a Mr. and Mrs. Claus, elves, 30 giant nutcrackers, an Arctic Pub and more during its Winter Spectacular overlay.
Nov 29, 2024
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