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See Where CT Ranks Among Best, Worst States To Raise Family
If you want to raise a family and are a Connecticut resident, you're living in one of the big places in the country, according to a new study.
A survey of the best and worst states for families, conducted by WalletHub, has ranked all 50 states by how hospitable they are to families. Factors considered include family fun, health and safety, education and childcare, affordability, and socio-economics.
Connecticut ranked ninth nationally, with high marks in education and affordability.
The worst place to raise a child is in New Mexico, according to the study. The state had some of the l…
Covid-19: $500M New Legoland Location In Hudson Valley Scraps Planned July 4th Opening
The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) isn't only causing havoc with just about every American's life, it's also doing the same to their planned getaways.
On Tuesday, March 31, Legoland New York announced that its planned opening for Saturday, July 4 has been delayed until sometime in 2021, due to the pandemic.
“Nothing is more important to us than the health, safety, and security of our team, the partners we work with, and the communities we serve,” said Legoland New York Resort divisional director Stephanie Johnson.
Johnson said the pandemic has affected businesses worldwide, and by waiting,…
This Fairfield County City Ranks Among 50 'Most Stressful' In Nation
Two cities in Connecticut rank among the top 50 Most Stressed Cities in America, according to a new study by a financial website.
One is in Fairfield County: Bridgeport ranked 33rd.
The other is New Haven in New Haven County -- which ranked 41st based on an analysis that considered stress in four areas: the workplace, finances, family, and health and safety.
The top-10 "most stressed cities" in America, according to the WalletHub analysis, were Detroit, Newark, Cleveland, Birmingham, Toledo, Baltimore, Wilmington, Milwaukee, Gulfport and St. Louis.
Bridgeport ranked 17th in wo…
