State Senator Gayle Slossberg

On the opening day of the 2006 legislative session, Senator Slossberg organized a recognition ceremony for the many first responders and health care professionals who helped to save the life of Meghan LaPorta (in white coat), the CCSU student who was brutally stabbed over 14 times on June 27, 2005. They are pictured here with members of the New Britain Police Department. (February 8, 2006)