Author: Niko Balkaran

NORWALK, Conn. — State leaders highlighted Connecticut’s fiscal stability in a packed meeting at City Hall on Wednesday, but residents pushed back on foreign aid, LGBTQ+ rights, and political accountability. Introduced by Mayor Harry Rilling, State Treasurer Erick Russell was joined by Congressman Jim Himes…

The Norwalk Tree Alliance has launched a citywide treasure hunt designed for children and families to learn about how they can help the city’s urban canopy. The Treesury Hunt is available through the Actionbound app until September 2, and residents can learn about the invasive…

NORWALK, Conn. — The Norwalk Conservatory’s (NoCo) Broadway in the Park continues this week at Mathews Park and will feature a host of new performances from Moana, Hamilton, Aladdin, and The Princess and the Frog. Guests to this week’s series will get the opportunity to…

NORWALK, Conn. — In a special meeting on Wednesday night that was at times tense, the Common Council voted, 9 to 6, to send three charter revision questions to the November 4 ballot.  The first question includes general improvements, such as renaming the Common Council…

NORWALK, Conn. — Broadway in the Park returns on Saturday at Mathews Park with a cast of Norwalk Conservatory students bringing to the stage popular songs from musicals and movies like Encanto, Frozen, and The Little Mermaid.  Among them are two emerging performers: Nate Braquet,…

NORWALK, Conn. — As the Norwalk Transit District launched its new network on Monday, the agency announced that everyone will be able to ride the bus for free for a month to help ease the transition. The no-fare promotion begins immediately and is aimed at…

NORWALK, Conn. — The Norwalk Transit District is launching a new bus network on August 11. With this redesign coming soon, NancyOnNorwalk sat down with Matt Pentz, NTD’s CEO, and Jack Pavia, a Marketing and Policy Intern at the agency, to discuss the upcoming changes.…

NORWALK, Conn. — The Norwalk Department of Recreation and Parks is teaming up with local artist Celine Carrion to host a second Beach Paint Night on Friday, August 8. The event will be held at Calf Pasture Beach, next to Ripka’s Beach Cafe, from 6:30…

Saint Ann's Band. (Video by Niko Balkaran) NORWALK, Conn. — Under fluttering banners of green, white, and red, members of Norwalk’s Saint Ann Club carefully placed a statue of St. Ann on a truck Saturday morning in preparation for a procession steeped in a century-plus…

Miniature room boxes created by local artist Vance Alexander are on display at the Norwalk Public Library’s Main Branch through August. The exhibit features handcrafted architectural and interior dioramas using repurposed materials. (Photo by Niko Balkaran) NORWALK, Conn. — The Norwalk Public Library is hosting…

NORWALK, Conn. — The Norwalk Police Department and Liberation Programs will host a community event on Thursday, July 24, to spotlight local efforts to shift from punishment to treatment in response to substance use as part of National Deflection Week. The event will be held…

NORWALK, Conn. — Wegmans is making its long-awaited debut in Connecticut this Wednesday with the grand opening of its Norwalk store, offering residents oven-ready meals, low-cost staples under its signature “Hot Zone Prices” program, and a strong focus on allergen safety. Store Manager Emily Gee.…