Hwang Joins Peace Runners for Final Push Through New England

State Senator Tony Hwang joined kids and counselors at Wakeman Boys & Girls Club in Westport to welcome the Sri Chinmoy Peace Runners, who have been running all around North America, spreading their message of world peace and one-ness. On this last leg of the journey, the Peace Runners stopped in Westport before returning to […]

Newtown Labor Day Parade – What it means to me

It was my great honor and pleasure to participate in the Newtown Labor Day Parade this year. Accompanied by my eager and excited volunteers, fellow elected officials, and members of our community, it was wonderful to see the residents of Newtown and others who came to take part in such a proud tradition. Newtown Labor […]

Senator Hwang: The Lumber Business is a Bellwether for the Economy

Senator Tony Hwang recently visited constituents and business owners Sheldon and Ben Kahan, a father-son team who operate one of the largest lumber yards in Connecticut ­– Interstate + Lakeland Lumber, a family-run business established in 1922. Interstate + Lakeland’s true strength and competitive advantage lie in its location. With its Newtown yard adjacent and […]