By Cassandra Gamboa EBC New York Bureau CONNECTICUT (Eagle News) — Just months after Democrats gained control of both legislative chambers and Connecticut govern ship, special elections took place in five districts to replace legislators pulled into the executive branch as part of Governor Ned Lamont’s (D-CT) transition team. Three state Senate seats and two House of Representative seats were in need of new representation after lawmakers resigned to work in the newly elected governor’s […]
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In photos: Scenic town of Johnsonville, Connecticut, joins INC Worldwide Walk vs poverty
(Eagle News) — Johnsonville, Connecticut, a scenic town that was brought to life by the Iglesia Ni Cristo in the United States, was also one of the more than 300 sites of the Worldwide Walk to Fight Poverty on Sunday, May 6. Hundreds of church members trooped to the Johnsonville site in Connecticut to participate in the historic global charity walk that will benefit poor communities in Africa. The INC purchased the deserted town […]
Stunning view of Johnsonville, Connecticut which was recently bought by the Iglesia Ni Cristo
These are just some of the fantastic views of the 62-acre town of Johnsonville, Connecticut, which was once a thriving mill community, a Victorian Era tourist attraction, that had been abandoned for years. The beautiful abandoned old town was featured in an episode of the National Geographic TV series “Abandoned.” It was put up for sale at an online auction on October 28, 2014. The Iglesia Ni Cristo is now the new owner of […]
Nor’easter Approaches Tri-State Area
On Monday, January 23 the cities of New York City, Long Island, along with areas in New Jersey and Connecticut were being advised to stay alert and to stay safe for the next few days. The Tri-State had to prepare for a Nor’Easter which was due to deliver heavy rain, wind, and even for some parts, snow. This strong storm which came up from the south, had already killed at least 21 people in the […]
FBI investigates ‘intentional’ Connecticut plane crash
NEW YORK, United States (AFP)– The FBI is investigating an “intentional” crash of a small plane in Connecticut that killed a Jordanian student and injured an American flight instructor, officials and US media said Wednesday. The plane exploded in a fireball on Tuesday in East Hartford, about 120 miles (192 kilometers) northeast of New York. The flight instructor, who survived the crash, told investigators it was not an accident, The New York Times reported. The dead person […]
Iglesia Ni Cristo members in the New Jersey, New York, and Connecticut regions join coastal clean up
(Eagle News) — Members of the Iglesia Ni Cristo (Church of Christ) in the New Jersey, New York, and Connecticut regions partnered up with organizations there in cleaning up the shorelines.
Iglesia Ni Cristo in Bristol, Connecticut – “Breaking the Record Evangelical Mission”
On August 20th, members of the Iglesia Ni Cristo (Church of Christ) from Bristol, Connecticut – NESB, came together to give free car washes to the local community. This event was part of the preparation of the locale for “Breaking the record Evangelical Mission”. It was a successful event, as Brethren at the locale united as one to make it possible and with the help of God. A week before the said event, officers of […]
Curious guests listen during the INC Reconnect in Bristol, Connecticut
FOR the members of the Iglesia Ni Cristo in Bristol, Connecticut, their efforts in missionary was proven not to be in vain. Their place of worship was filled with curious guests and happy brethren. Throughout the lesson you can see guests listening intently. Following the evangelical mission, guests and their sponsors, as well as other members were able to continue in socializing. A common compliment, was despite the language barrier, the lesson was clear […]
Trump says considers himself ‘presumptive nominee’ after five-state sweep
WASHINGTON,United States (AFP) — Republican presidential front runner Donald Trump said Tuesday he now considers himself the “presumptive nominee” after sweeping the day’s five primaries in northeastern states. “This was, to me, our biggest night,” Trump said after winning the nominating contests in Connecticut, Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania and Rhode Island. “I consider myself the presumptive nominee, absolutely. Senator (Ted) Cruz and Governor (John) Kasich should get out of the race. They have no paths. We […]
