Category: December

  • Homelessness effects those of LaGuardia Airport

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    New York City’s homeless population continued to rise last year, with the number of homeless people sleeping each night in municipal shelters exceeding 60,000 people, including 25,000 children, for the first time ever! As a result of the overcrowded shelters, the homeless are turning to take shelter literally anywhere.

    Homelessness is a huge problem in America and now it is right in our face as we fly in and out of LaGuardia airport. There is no way to disguise this tremendous cry for help! Over 50 people with no where to go have turned to the LaGuardia airport for shelter. As you prepare to board your flight you will notice them making pallets on the floor or in chairs. Even the restrooms are housing these less fortunate.

    They are located on LaGuardia Airports terminal B which is accessible to the public 24 hours out of the day without having to homeless-in-lga-laguardia-airport-picturepurchase a boarding pass. The workers of the well known airport have complained of witnessing squatters walking around the restrooms butt naked and choose to not use the restrooms while at work because of it. Some are noticed to leave during the day to visit local soup kitchens while others are observed to stay all day.

    Through this bad time there is some effort in place to take control of this economic hardship. Mayor de Blasio’s plan to address family homelessness aims to move more than 5,000 homeless families out of shelters and into permanent housing which will lead to reductions in child and family homelessness over the coming year.

    Some positive steps toward eliminating this economic downfall suggested by the Coalition includes:

    • The Governor must enhance rental assistance programs that prevent homelessness and help homeless New Yorkers move from shelters to their own homes.
    • Mayor de Blasio must allocate a larger number of public housing apartments – at least 2,500 per year – to homeless families.
    • The Mayor must also ensure that at least 10 percent of the housing units created or preserved under his ambitious ten-year, 200,000-unit housing plan are targeted to homeless families and individuals.
    • Governor Cuomo must fully fund the State’s share of a new City-State “New York/New York Agreement” to create 30,000 units of supportive housing for homeless New Yorker’s living with special needs.

    Time will tell if poverty in NYC will decrease or decline.

  • Should Obama Put ‘Taxation Without Representation’ On His Limo?

    Presidential Limo

    Limousines of Connecticut is proud of our service and fleet. We have catered to important events, business related travel, airport service and special occasions, such as weddings. Our transportation services have been used all over Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Westchester and even Boston. Chauffeured and reliable transportation services can be required and needed for any occasion. President Obama presidential limousine has been petitioned to carry the “Taxation Without Representation” license plate on his limo and has yet to do so.

    How They Feel About the License Plate Should Obama Put 'Taxation Without Representation' On His Limo? image

    Recently, the advocacy group D.C. Vote has started a petition on the White House’s website, voting on the fact the president should plate his limousine with the all too famous license plate logo “Taxation Without Representation.” The D.C. Vote thinks it is about time the president wears the plate proudly on his luxury limousine transportation service ride. They continue to point out that Clinton did it, however not Bush and think it is the right time seeing it is his second term in office.

    CT Limousine and Care Services Want Passenger Safety

    Limousines of Connecticut limo stretch black photoWashingtonians and D.C. Vote feel very strongly about this petition and the symbolism behind the license plate. They believe it raises awareness and now that 25,000 people have signed the petition they have to wait 30 days to get a response from the presidential team and the president himself. Whether or not President Obama say yes to the petition or no, it doesn’t negate his legislative efforts or the strength in number of people who vote. Simply just an overall a symbolic attraction and perhaps increase voter autonomy is what D.C. Vote is looking for. Limousines of Connecticut cares about the reliable transportation service for the president and his family. Limousines and car services have been used for many events and passenger safety is of utmost importance.

     

  • Saratoga Springs Casino and Raceway Suffer From A Limousine Heist

    The people in this world have gone a little crazy and Limousines of Connecticut enforces strong protection and safety for their passengers. Limos can be of high value and of great appeal to those who can’t obtain them. A Saratoga Springs native felt just that way when tried to steal one. Making the passengers act in a way to save their lives.

    Limousine gets stolen but passenger fight or fleet mode kicked in

    Saratoga Springs Casino and Raceway Suffer From A Limousine Heist imageTyler S. Belleck, who’s mom was a school board members and father was a chairman, was arrested for trying to steal a limousine from the Saratoga Springs Casino and Raceway this past Sunday. Belleck was already being patrolled from a past DWI arrest. His car had an interlocking breathe device installed and he was trying to detach it from his vehicle. However, when that didn’t work he decided to take measures into his own hands and steal the limousine that had passengers in it from a night out. One of the woman passengers jumped into survival mode and while Belleck was trying to drive it, she put the limo out of drive and Belleck took off running. He was then caught and arrested by officials. If you are going to have a night out make sure you do your research and have reliable limousine transportation services to transport you and your party safely.

    Limousines of Connecticut wants passengers to be safe CT reliable and safe casino ride photo

    According to Belleck’s history he also had developed soda bombs that were thrown on a front porch at a school, causing one of the victims to be in a concussion and suffer from hearing damage. Violence is a constant and unrelenting issue for the world. Before you do anything it is always important to be aware and to do your research. If you are traveling it is crucial to find safe and convenient limo and car transportation services. Limousines of Connecticut has taken pride in our customer safety and satisfaction, offering safe vehicles and reliable licensed limousine drivers. Your safety is in our hands and we will provide you with nothing but the best.

  • Airport Transportation Interrupted by bomb threat

    This day and age a bomb threat has become a typical thing, which truly needs to stop. A New Jersey woman decided it was her turn to shout bomb threat at Newark Liberty International Airport. She was arrested for action and rightfully so. Airport transportation services are not in the mood for bomb threats.

    A wife falsely claims bomb threat on airport transportation flight

    airport transportation delayed by bomb threatA woman in sadness from her husband leaving her to go on his flight on Air France to Nigeria from Newark Liberty decided to take matters into her own hands. Eunice Ukaegbu, who is 50 years old, told the police that her husband was attempting to blow up the plane during his flight. The Port Authority found him before he boarded the flight and searched him and his bags. They used dogs and all to find any bombs or artillery in his possession. Limousine and airport transportation services carrying the man safely to the airport was checked as well, just in case anything may have been suspicious.

    Wife is arrested and picked up by police for her stunt

    All along the hoax was false and the man (husband) was allowed to board his flight.
    Choose safe airport transportation services photoNo airport transportation services were harmed and no flights were delayed due to the woman’s actions. However, she was arrested for claiming this event. People can commit ridiculous alarms but can also cause much intended purpose behind it. Trust in your Connecticut limousine and airport transportation services and be fully aware when you are traveling to and from the airport, as well as inside of it. You never know what can happen, so being attentive is required in any event.

  • Newtown Elementary Suffers From a Mass Shooting

    Limousines of Connecticut is shocked and dismayed to report the news on the happenings in Newtown, CT earlier today, Friday December 14, 2012. Newtown’s Sandy Hook Elementary School is on lock down due to a mass shooting that killed 27 people, mainly children, from a lone gunman that officials say has been killed. The terrifying news is swarming the news and internet, and rightfully so.

    Scared students and teachers evacuate the elementary school in fearNewtown elementary shooting developing news

    The shooter was reported to be standing in the main office of the elementary school before shooting insanely throughout the school. It was found out that the man was one of the teachers sons and he came and killed his mom and her classroom. Two handguns were supposedly taken from the scene of shooting, causing several victims having to be taken to the hospital. Surviving victims are being transferred by reliable transportation services and ambulances for safety. One student is said to have been escorted by a police officer out of the school after being severely wounded by the shooting, while more were dead.

    Students who survived were being taken away from the school by their teachers, crying and holding hands. A rushed 911 call went out to parents immediately and reunited with their children. Armed forces and state troopers are around the school while safe and convenient transportation services are set to bring the people to the hospital or home. A press conference is being set up this afternoon, and for now the district is on serious lock down to assure student and staff safety.

    Safe Connecticut transportation and school services have different options & parents should research

    It is a crazy world out there and you don’t think it could happen to you or your kids, but it can. It is important as a parent to possibly consider ways students can get to and from school with different transportation service options and make sure that the school they are attending is geared up for safety precautions in case of an event like this happening at their school.

  • Disabled Veterans Humiliated by Delta Airlines’ Flight Attendants

    Veterans deserve their rightful place after going through tough and emotionally painful times in the military. They fought for our country and some have been wheel chaired and hospitalized due to loss of limbs or needed surgeries. Limousines of Connecticut honor veterans with travel discounts and top notch service. However, some veterans have not been treated correctly. One of Delta airlines crew is being ridiculed of such behavior.

    A Marine veteran humiliated on a Delta airline flight Disabled Veterans Humiliated by Delta Airlines' Flight Attendants image

    A Marine veteran named Christian Brown boarded a Delta airline flight that was flying from Atlanta to Washington. Brown, who was in a wheelchair, thought he would be seated up front just in case of an emergency but instead he was placed in a wheelchair seat stuffed and cramped in the back of the plane. Brown was humiliated as he was being wheeled to through the aisles of the aircraft, being put on display. It was noted that tears ran down his face but he did not sob out loud. Airport transportation services should always have first class priority to veterans and disabled passengers.

    Limousines of Connecticut treats veterans right

    Properly licensed Connecticut limousine and airport services drive all passengers, including our amazing veterans to and from the airport safely and securely. No veteran should have to suffer that humiliation because airline staff does not do their jobs properly. Brown was offered to first class seats in front but one of the flight attendants shouted that they had to go and claimed they could shut the door and make adjustments later so they would not have to wait a long time due to the disabled passenger. Passengers and Brown were mortified at the insult and stories are running on how this veteran was treated. Now ahead of time the discounts that are given to veterans for their reliable airport transportation services and flights, and do the research needed so being treated like this cannot happen again to our veterans.

  • Virgin America Gets Its Spot In Newark Liberty International Airport

    With traveling resources needing to be abundant, Connecticut limousine and airport transportation services are apt to travelers needs and can provide transportation to and from the airport with ease. Airports are always upgrading, whether it is their aesthetic or developments in building more airline connections for fliers to their needed destination. Newark Liberty International Airport is doing just that.

    Virgin America enters Newark Liberty International Airport

    Virgin America Gets Its Spot In Newark Liberty International Airport image

    Virgin America airline is now coming into Newark Liberty and their servicing will start in 2013. This allows Newark Liberty to have six daily flights to LA and San Francisco, which it did not before. Now, CT limousine and airport transportation services can take business travelers and those needing to get to California from Newark Liberty. This produces a lot more traffic for Newark Liberty and opens new doors for growth on their side.

    CT limousine transportation services and airports provide customer satisfaction

    With this new arrangement American Airlines will give up three of its currently six gate hold in Newark Liberty. One gate will be Virgin America’s while the other two will be governed by Port Authorities to ensure carrier action and safety. Their purpose is meant to grow the aviation missions and produce a more fluid and abundant airline connection for travelers. Airports need the airline connections to grow and prosper in this time and adding Virgin America will provide more routes, thus connections to do that. What is important is the safety and satisfaction of airport transportation services for travelers. Limousines of Connecticut and airports want that to be a top priority.