My first time to attend a beautiful event in the first floor atrium of the legislative office…read morebuilding. I was able to park for free after 4 in the lot across from the building. Very impressive architecture and a very interesting Ct Hall of Fame section. Very clean and spacious, perfect for the event.

I've been thinking about the basis on which to review the place state lawmakers come to work. The…read moreobvious question is to ask, "Do they pass the laws I want them to pass?" with the obvious answer: "Not often enough." But that's not just my personal hubris; it could be said of any legislature anywhere, so back to Connecticut's take on a legislative office building. First of all, it's architecturally distinctive. Within its modern facade is a lovely large interior atrium that seems much larger than it is. A "tunnel" connects the LOB to the Capitol next door, decorated with faces from the state's history. The tunnel is actually a bridge over the highway on ramp between the buildings, which just feels cool. The cafeteria is convenient and decent, and the entire building tended with great attention. Parking is free in a garage behind the LOB: follow the driveway between it and the state armory next door to find its entrance. The staff have only been kind and helpful when I've visited on business. Whatever lawmakers may decide to do or not do, these state employees remain gracious, and I appreciate it.

This review of the Superior Court of Hartford, will be written from the perspective of a Juror…read more It was some months ago when I initially received the (dreadful) letter in the mail that I would be summoned for Jury Duty on June 10th. I had to wait till the day before for confirmation on whether they'd still want me. And sure enough, I had to take the day off, to spend the WHOLE day waiting around at court. But this is what a good citizen is expected to do, isn't it? As long as you come prepared, it's not that bad. Be sure to park in the correct parking lot, with a large blue sign marked "Juror's Parking". It was 8:15 this morning when I was expected to arrive at court. Right at the entrance to the courthouse I had to go through security, similar to the airport security, except that bottled water is allowed. Since all day consists of sitting around and waiting, I brought my lunch with me, a book and my AirPods. They have coffee, tea, and water free of charge. They also have two vending machines, one for drinks and one for snacks. I bought some gummy candies, they were $5.00 for a little bag. There was an older gentleman who gasped when he saw what they charged me, "my golly, that's courthouse robbery!" he exclaimed! And I agree. We were given jurors stickers that we had to display visibly. We were seated in a large auditorium style room, with a small screen. Here they played a few videos explaining the process. Shortly after, they called some names to a courtroom where the judges would start their elimination process for the trail. I waited a bit longer, then I was dismissed with a large group of around 20. Before leaving I had to return my sticker. This wasn't so bad. Please dress respectfully and appropriately for the courthouse. And please, please, please don't answer/ make phone calls on speaker phone, all eyes will be on you.

Hartford Superior Court…read more First time serving as a juror at Hartford Superior Court. Arriving on time which is around 8:15am they are particular about opening the door right on time but there was a crowd already massing near the front entrance. Hartford traffic in the morning was crazy as people are trying to get to their jobs while I am trying to fulfill my civic duties. With a designated lot for jurors, I didn't have to pay for parking and my car is secure with a Marshall. Usually parking is street parking if you have business here. Getting in can be a process as they have the metal detectors right at the doors creating a bottleneck. Travel with what you need and don't bring a bag to make the process of getting through security faster. Luckily my coat had big pockets and I was able to fit my IPad comfortably and writing this review on it though I'll have to upload it later as there is no WiFi in the building. The building is pretty old compared to the office buildings in the heart of downtown. The elevator creaked as it moved up to the fourth floor where you are greeted by staff members to check in and then begins to the process of waiting to be called in the room that looks like an airport terminal. The different clerks do their best to understand our gripes as we wait to be called. You'll either be asked to serve in a Civil or Criminal trail and I had to walk across the skywalk to the other building to be interviewed there. An important cornerstone of our society and a place to serve is Hartford Superior Court.

There should be a law passed against unsafe CNA to patient ratios Essex Meadows thinks it's…read moreperfectly acceptable to leave a CNA alone on a floor with over 17 patients they don't even try hard enough to find staffing. Then they have the nerve to write you up when you call out cause you refuse to work in such unsafe conditions.

Another month has gone by, and after repeated phone calls, and leaving messages, I still have not…read morereceived one return phone call. To the health care providers out there: You can be as incompetent as you like, and the DPH will take no action against you.

One of the worst criminal defence attorneys I have dealt with. Paid his absurd retainer fee there…read morewas no investigation done and Trent would not return any of my phone calls. I do not recommend for any trial or appellate proceeding.

Paid Trent Lalima to represent me as a subpoenaed witness for a trial that never actually happened…read more He disappeared after a couple phone calls. Badgered him for weeks with no response to get my property back. He doesn't care about his clients; only their money. Seek representation elsewhere because you'll probably end up with a ton of debt and a maximum sentence with Trent.

Review of East Hartford Housing Authority…read more I lived at 83 Connecticut Boulevard, one of the scattered sites managed by East Hartford Housing Authority, and my experience was extremely frustrating. The apartments were infested with mice and ants, making day-to-day living a constant struggle. On top of that, certain staff members--specifically Lynn, Shelley, and Pierre--were unprofessional and unhelpful, which only made matters worse. Residents deserve better, and I hope this feedback pushes the authority to take real action to improve conditions and staff behavior.

It makes a weird noise as if the number is not in service after it rings three times and it is…read moreextremely hard to get a hold of anybody through HUD or the HCV program. I got accepted through the Hartford lottery and I keep getting these emails. I wasn't sure if it was spam or not telling me to contact my local PHA office to make sure my contact my contact info is correct. It's always been corrected. I always check it to see the status so I made sure it was correct one on it and now it's saying that I'm not on the list no more I am at my very wits end. I'm about to go down there. This isn't fair. I'm struggling the hardest. I've ever struggled in my life at the age of 32 with two children, I'm trying to get back but how can I? It's so hard it's not as easy as they make it seem and every time they're like yeah I'll help you do this and that it's always a guide to Section 8 a guide to this a guide that I don't need a guide Thanks though.