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Former U.S. Sen. Dodd
resurfaces
"I believe that my
experience navigating complex
governmental, political, and
business issues will be of benefit
to clients facing challenges in an
ever-evolving global economy."
Former U.S. Sen. Christopher Dodd on his recent
hiring at the Washington D.C. law firm Arnold &
Porter Kaye Scholer LLP as senior counsel.
Norwegian flights
grounded
"It's very unfortunate, but it
makes it almost impossible for us
to make any money, and our motto
is to provide affordable flights for
everyone."
Norwegian Air spokesman
Anders Lindström on his company's decision to end its
short-lived flights out of Bradley International Airport to
Scotland due to concerns over increasing duty costs.
Quintino Cianfaglione
| Honorary Italian consul of Connecticut
By John Stearns
jstearns@HartfordBusiness.com
Quintino Cianfaglione came to the United States
from Italy in 1967 like so many before him: to pursue
the American dream.
Cianfaglione, 69, who became the first Italian honor-
ary consul of Connecticut in November, cited a fulfill-
ing American journey since stepping foot in Hartford
51 years ago.
After a degree in radio technology in Italy in 1965,
his local career included working in radio and TV sta-
tions WEXT 1550 AM, WRYM/WRDM AM and WRDM
TV in engineering, director and host roles, and found-
ing Cannon Construction Ltd. in 1990.
He also was an interpreter for the state Supreme
Court from 1984 to 1991; volunteered part time as a
radio-television broadcasting teacher at the former
South Catholic High School; was president of Comites
of New York, Connecticut and New Jersey (a nonprofit
that protects the rights of Italians living abroad); and
active in other community works.
Among services the consulate offers at its 196 Trum-
bull St., Suite 305, location are assisting with renewing
Italian passports, updating Italian citizens' information
and assisting with alien card renewals. Connecticut has
about 750,000 Italian-Americans, he said.
What's the biggest opportunity you face as honorary
consul of Italy?
Helping Italians and Italian-Americans who can no lon-
ger travel to New York (for consulate services); providing
documentation to help people remain legal; and promot-
ing the Italian language.
What's the biggest challenge ?
Financial, since our position is voluntary, which
makes it difficult to reach out to those who cannot
come to my office or go to New York.
Can the consulate play a role in helping Connecticut's
economy?
I believe the consulate can help Connecticut's economy
through commercial exchange (imports and exports).
Opening and starting businesses in Connecticut would
mean more jobs for locals. The consulate can also help
Connecticut's economy by increasing student exchange.
What's your favorite Italian restaurant in the area?
Casa Mia on the Green (Rocky Hill).
VERBATIM
Quintino Cianfaglione, in front of a church in his hometown
in Italy's Aquila province.
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