Got to start somewhere : Bridgeport businesses, churches have mixed feelings about reopening plans
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Co-owner Mariella Ordonez poses in the dining room of Ceviche Palace, in Bridgeport, Conn. March 5, 2021.Ned Gerard / Hearst Connecticut Media
BRIDGEPORT Next weekend roughly around the time the state marks a year since the COVID-19 pandemic struck comedian Vinnie Brand is scheduled to perform at his downtown Stress Factory club/restaurant for a few nights.
The stand-up funny man’s business was shuttered for five months because of the health crisis, re-opening last August. Brand has been able to continue to draw live acts and an audience while operating under the strict crowd limitations and other health guidelines required by Gov. Ned Lamont.
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Bob Coogan, of Wilton, receives a shot of COVID-19 vaccine from nurse Martine Bristhole at the new vaccination clinic set up in the gymnasium of Central High School, in Bridgeport, Conn. Jan. 20, 2021.Ned Gerard / Hearst Connecticut Media
Donville Barrow slowly shuffled into the University of Bridgeport’s Wheeler Recreation Center Tuesday afternoon, aided by the cane in his right hand, to get his COVID-19 vaccine shot.
Employees from Bridgeport Hospital checked him in and escorted him to one of the 20 vaccination stations set up on the basketball court. Within minutes, he was sitting in an observation area, his first dose completed.
People wait after receiving the COVID-19 vaccination at the University of Bridgeport.
Donville Barrow slowly shuffled into the University of Bridgeport’s Wheeler Recreation Center Tuesday afternoon, aided by the cane in his right hand, to get his COVID-19 vaccine shot.
Employees from Bridgeport Hospital checked him in and escorted him to one of the 20 vaccination stations set up on the basketball court. Within minutes, he was sitting in an observation area, his first dose completed.
The 83-year-old city native had been reluctant to get vaccinated until “some buddies got it, so I decided I’d take a shot at it too,” Barrow said as he placed a light blue sticker that said “I’m vaccinated. Crush COVID-19” on his sweatshirt.
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Just seven months ago, people filled the streets of cities throughout the US and the world calling for racial justice. Now it’s a new year, and we’ve gone through an election, an insurrection and an inauguration of a new President and an historic Vice President. How does this national transformation impact the work Black Lives Matter groups are pushing for in Connecticut and Long Island?
A conversation with guests: