Newsroom 2012
November 16, 2012
DILLON SEEKS STIFFER DIRT BIKE PENALTIES
State Rep. Pat Dillon Thursday announced she has filed legislation to increase storage fees on seized dirt bikes and ATVs. READ MORE
November 16, 2012
STATE REP TAKES ON ILLEGAL DIRT BIKE AND ATV RIDERS
Many residents in New Haven don't feel safe walking or driving through neighborhoods because of speeding dirt bikes and ATV riders. State Representative Patricia Dillon has heard their concerns and wants to raise penalties on illegal ATV and dirt bike riders. READ MORE
November 15, 2012
CONNECTICUT LEGISLATOR FILES BILL TO RAISE PENALTIES ON ILLEGAL DIRT BIKES, ATVS
Reacting to residents’ complaints over dirt bikes flying down city streets, state Rep. Patricia Dillon has filed legislation to hike the penalties on illegal dirt bikes and ATVs. READ MORE
November 15, 2012
ILLEGAL DIRT BIKE RACERS MENACE NEW HAVEN
Representative Pat Dillon has filed legislation to stiffen penalties on illegal dirt bike and ATV riders. READ MORE
October 19, 2012
DILLON WELCOMES REOPENING OF FELLOWSHIP PLACE
Dillon was a featured speaker as New Haven celebrated the reopening of Fellowship Place training kitchen. READ MORE
October 9, 2012
DILLON CELEBRATES “ESTUARY DAY” WITH LOCAL ENVIRONMENTAL ADVOCATES
After hiking together along the West River, State Representative Pat Dillon joined local environmental groups and elected officials at the West River Tide Gates to celebrate the West River Restoration Project and commemorate National Estuaries Day. READ MORE
October 8, 2012
DILLON VISITS WESTVILLE STUDIOS ON OPENING WEEKEND OF CITYWIDE OPEN STUDIOS
Rep Pat Dillon visited the studios of west side artists on 'Passport Weekend' of CWOS, Citywide Open Studios. It was the opening weekend of the 15th anniversary of the citywide art fest celebrating the work of New Haven artists. READ MORE
September 23, 2012
REP DILLON CELEBRATES SUCCESSFUL "FLOCKING" WITH EDGEWOOD PARENTS
Pink flamingoes were a common site in Westville in the summer of 2012. It was all part of a fundraising effort for Edgewood School and culminated with a celebratory “flock party” in September. READ MORE
September 7, 2012
OUTREACH URGED FOR MILITARY WOMEN AND LATINOS
State Representative Pat Dillon hailed President Barack Obama for his expanded support of military families. READ MORE
August 17, 2012
MILITARY SUICIDES ON THE RISE
State Representative Pat Dillon sounded the alarm over a recent U.S. Army report that shows an increase in the number of suicides. READ MORE
August 17, 2012
NEW HAVEN RESIDENT SICK WITH WEST NILE
Rep. Pat Dillon asked residents to take precautions - like wearing long sleeves and long pants and removing standing water from their property after a New Haven resident was hospitalized with West Nile virus. READ MORE
August 8, 2012
WEST NILE VIRUS FOUND IN MOSQUITOES IN NEW HAVEN
Rep. Pat Dillon alerted residents that mosquitoes carrying West Nile virus have been found in 32 Connecticut municipalities, including New Haven. READ MORE
July 17, 2012
CT LEAGUE OF CONSERVATION VOTERS GIVES DILLON 100% ON ANNUAL SCORECARD
The awarded State Representative Pat Dillon a 100 percent rating for her support and advocacy of environmental initiatives in their 2012 Environmental Scorecard. READ MORE
July 6, 2012
100 YEARS OF EDUCATION AT EDGEWOOD
Rep. Pat Dillon joined teachers, administrators, staff, alumni and neighbors at a dinner recognizing the Edgewood School's centennial. READ MORE
June 24, 2012
"WE HAVE TO FIND OUR OWN WAY"
On the eve of a monumental U.S. Supreme Court ruling, New Haven State Rep. Pat Dillon was running for reelection - and detailing some of the work she’d like to do if Connecticut needs to pick up the pieces of a fractured health reform law. READ MORE
June 11, 2012
WESTVILLE CENTENARIAN CELEBRATED
Rep. Pat Dillon joined with Westville neighbors to honor Sam Kaplowitz's 100th birthday at a celebration at the Westville Synagogue. READ MORE
June 6, 2012
CONGRESSIONAL CHANGES TO MEDICARE THREATEN FREESTANDING HOSPITALS LIKE ST. RAPH'S
Rep. Pat Dillon testified before the state Office of Health Care Access (OHCA) at a hearing on the proposed merger of Yale-New Haven Hospital and St. Raphael Healthcare System. READ MORE
May 22, 2012
REP. DILLON ATTENDS FREEDOM FUND DINNER
The NAACP Greater New Haven Branch held its 95th annual Freedom Fund Dinner recently at the Omni Hotel at Yale. READ MORE
May 18, 2012
REP. DILLON THROWS “FIRST LETTUCE” AT SEASON OPENING OF EDGEWOOD FARMERS’ MARKET
With a wink to the traditional first pitch at a baseball game, Rep. Pat Dillon threw the ceremonial “first lettuce” to open the Edwood Farmers' Market. READ MORE
May 7, 2012
WEST RIVER MOSQUITO CONTROL MOVES FORWARD
Legislation, introduced by Rep. Pat Dillon, to increase mosquito control efforts in the West River neighborhood of New Haven has been approved by the House. READ MORE
May 1, 2012
DILLON TO W. RIVER MOSQUITOS: BUG OFF
Six years ago, a mosquito killed a woman in West River by biting her. State Rep. Pat Dillon wants to make sure that doesn’t happen again. READ MORE
April 30, 2012
MOSQUITO CONTROL LEGISLATION WILL AID WEST RIVER AREA
Rep. Pat Dillon, citing the death of a constituent in 2006 from West Nile virus, has filed an amendment to increase mosquito control efforts in the West River neighborhood of New Haven. READ MORE
April 17, 2012
CONGRESS SHOULD FUND NEEDLE EXCHANGE PROGRAMS
Rep. Pat Dillon spoke to participants at AIDS Walk New Haven, the annual 5K walk to raise money for local HIV/AIDS care and treatment services. READ MORE
April 16, 2012
COMMON GROUND STUDENT WINS CAPITOL ESSAY CONTEST
Rep. Pat Dillon was proud to introduce the Young Women’s Leadership Program essay contest winner, James Beech, during Women’s Day at the State Capitol.
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April 10, 2012
REP. DILLON HONORS ARLENE DAVIS RUDD
Rep. Pat Dillon presented Arlene Davis Rudd with a citation at the Founder's Day celebration. READ MORE
March 5, 2012
CULINARY STUDENTS WIN CHOCOLATE AWARDS
The New Haven Job Corps now has an “award winning” Culinary Department, thanks to the students who prepared delights for a “friendly” chocolate competition and submitted entries to the 3rd Annual Valentine Chocolate Festival honoring “Children and Chocolate.” READ MORE
March 1, 2012
DILLON BILL TO AID WESTVILLE WALKERS
With help from a bill put forward by their state legislators, neighbors and visitors would no longer have to risk life and limb to cross Whalley Avenue to see a play at Lyric Hall or get their hair done at the Soho salon. READ MORE
March 1, 2012
COMMERCE COMMITTEE APPROVES WESTVILLE VILLAGE TRAFFIC CALMING MEASURE
A push to improve the walk-ability of Whalley Avenue moves forward. READ MORE
February 28, 2012
REP. PAT DILLON & NEW HAVEN RESIDENTS TESTIFY ON WESTVILLE VILLAGE BILL
Rep. Dillon and members of the Westville Village community testified before the Commerce Committee in favor of legislation to expand the state's Main Street Investment program to include Westville Village which has been previously designated a Main Street area. The expanded program would allow for grants for street lights, crosswalks and traffic calming measures to improve pedestrian traffic and access to local merchants.
February 16, 2012
LEGISLATION FOR SHUBERT FUNDING AND WESTVILLE TRAFFIC CALMING TO GET HEARINGS
The Commerce Committee acted on two measures that will positively impact New Haven raisinglegislation, authored by Rep. Dillon, to improve the walk-ability, safety and infrastructure in Westville Village and fund improvements to the Shubert Theater. READ MORE
February 15, 2012
STATE SHOULD PAY HOST TOWNS WITH LARGE CONCENTRATIONS SUPPORTIVE HOUSING
Welcoming towns like New Haven should receive additional funding for supportive housing. READ MORE
February 13, 2012
RE-ENTRY? WEST RIVER SAYS: TRY "NO ENTRY"
Adults in one of the city’s harder-hit crime districts promised to get to know every kid in their neighborhood and keep them straight before they enter the “school-to-prison pipeline.” READ MORE
February 9, 2012
QUESTIONS STILL REMAIN ON BUDGET
Malloy outlines changes in the state budget. Rep. Dillon wants to see the bottom line in April. READ MORE
February 6, 2012
DILLON PUSHES FOR PUBLIC INVESTMENT IN WESTVILLE VILLAGE
Representative Pat Dillon has filed legislation to improve walk-ability, safety and infrastructure in Westville Village. There are currently 400 jobs in that part of the Whalley Avenue corridor. READ MORE
February 3, 2012
SUSAN G. KOMEN FOR THE CURE REVERSES DECISION, WILL CONTINUE TO FUND PLANNED PARENTHOOD
The Susan G. Komen for the Cure breast-cancer charity on Friday abandoned plans to eliminate grants to Planned Parenthood. The startling decision came after three days of virulent criticism that resounded across the Internet, jeopardizing Komen’s iconic image. READ MORE
February 3, 2012
DILLON HAILS KOMEN DECISION TO FUND PLANNED PARENTHOOD
Statement of Rep. Pat Dillon re: Susan G. Komen for the Cure Foundation's Decision to Restore Funding to Planned Parenthood. READ MORE
February 2, 2012
CONNECTICUT SUSAN G. KOMEN FOUNDATION WILL NOT PULL PLANNED PARENTHOOD FUNDING
As public outcry over the Susan G. Komen for a Cure Foundation’s decision to halt breast screening funding to Planned Parenthood escalates, the Connecticut branch of Komen vowed not to pull its funding. READ MORE
January 18, 2012
NEW HAVEN FAMILIES SHOULD ATTEND COLLEGE AID FORUM
State Representative Pat Dillon is urging students and parents to attend College Goal Sunday, a forum on planning and financing for college. READ MORE
January 6, 2012
WESTVILLE’S THRIVING ARTS SCENE HONORED
Westville turned out in force to honor its artists at the 2011 Arts Council of Greater New Haven awards ceremony. READ MORE
