SEPTEMBER 25, 1983

Full News Archive

• Headline: County Clerk Archives Historical Records Event. Impact: Had Andrew Spano not stumbled upon a dusty pile of records, historians in the future might have had to resort to deciphering hieroglyphics to understand the past. Talk about a time travel headache!. Fact: Fun fact: The last time someone referred to something as 'old-fangled,' they were probably talking about the original 'Star Wars' trilogy..
• Headline: Bipartisan Collaboration in Stamford's Legislature. Impact: The bipartisan friendship between Serrani and Shays set a precedent that may have led to the eventual creation of the 'We Just Want to Get Along' Congressional Award. Spoiler alert: it's still not a thing.. Fact: Did you know that working together in politics is like trying to herd cats? Except the cats are on different sides of the street and think the other side is made of aliens..
• Headline: Bounty Seafood Restaurant Launch. Impact: If On the Bounty had served a bad lobster, it might have unleashed a culinary revolution, leading to an era where fast food chains start selling gourmet seafood. Oh, the irony!. Fact: Did you know that most seafood restaurants have a secret menu? It's just a list of excuses for why they ran out of fresh fish..
• Headline: HOSPITAL RATES: CRITICISM RISES AS U.S. SHIFTS. Impact: The criticism of hospital rates sparked a movement that eventually led to the creation of 'hospital Yelp,' where patients could leave reviews about their experiences. Spoiler alert: it wasn't pretty.. Fact: Did you know that hospital food is so infamous it has its own social media following? #FeedMeSomethingBetter.
• Headline: COUNTY TO GET ITS FIRST SHELTER FOR RUNAWAYS. Impact: The establishment of a shelter for runaways transformed the future of youth support services, paving the way for a whole industry of reality TV shows about runaway teens. Everyone wins, right?. Fact: Did you know that the first runaway shelter was actually just a really good hide-and-seek spot? Just kidding, but it was probably a cozy place to be..
• Headline: FAMILY-VIOLENCE LAW: MIXED REVIEWS. Impact: The task force on family violence eventually led to a documentary series that shocked the nation, revealing that family life is a lot messier than anyone wanted to admit. Cue the family therapy boom!. Fact: Did you know that family gatherings often double as unregulated therapy sessions? Bring your own snacks and a degree in psychology!.
• Headline: HOW RATES FOR D.R.G. WERE SET. Impact: The dust collection in the Department of Health served as a reminder that bureaucracy can create more clutter than clarity, leading to a new genre of comedy about the D.R.G. system. Laughter really is the best medicine!. Fact: Did you know that dust bunnies are actually just tiny bureaucrats working overtime? They’re just trying to get ahead in the paperwork race..