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HARTFORD >> Connecticut gained 6,700 jobs in May, according to preliminary numbers from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. That's a sharp increase over last month when the state lost 3,100 jobs.The unemployment rate for May remained unchanged at 4.9 percent, about four-tenths of a point lower than it was a year ago.

NEW HAVEN >> Young Syrian refugees show a high level of resilience, according to a survey tool developed by researchers at Yale University and counterparts in other countries, but the Syrians' ability to withstand the trauma of their 6-year-old civil war is relies much more on their community than in their individual strength.

BRIDGEPORT >> Federal authorities announced their first Connecticut arrest related to the possession of carfentanil, an opioid 10,000 times more potent than morphine and 100 times more potent than fentanyl.Charles Thelusma, 43, formerly of Bridgeport, is in federal custody following his arrest on June 13.

NEW HAVEN >> You can't make this stuff up.Jackie James, who left city government after a fight with her boss and for seeking funds for her department, despite a call by Mayor Toni Harp to get behind the mayor's budget, will play a major role in running Harp's re-election campaign as she seeks a third term.

NEW HAVEN >> The state Supreme Court has affirmed the conviction of Angelo Reyes for arson and other charges but Reyes' attorney is asking the entire high court to reconsider the case and he has filed a separate petition for a new trial.

Press ReleaseMore than 350 leading citizens and government officials joined the Anti-Defamation League on Tuesday to honor community leaders in greater New Haven.The ADL presented its Torch of Liberty Award to Asma Farid and Tariq Farid, the founder and CEO of Edible Arrangements. Lindy Lee Gold was honored with the Distinguished Community Leadership Award at Congregation B'nai Jacob, in Woodbridge.

When Alexion Pharmaceuticals announced in 2016 that it was moving back to New Haven after nearly a decade in Cheshire, elected officials and civic leaders hailed the news as a sign that the Elm City was fast becoming a force in biomedical research.Supported by more than $50 million in grants, loans and tax breaks from Gov.

NEW HAVEN >> City Interim Superintendent of School Reginald Mayo said the T.A.P.S. Awards is one of the most purely good parts of a school year."This is a great, festive occasion," he said. "There is nothing bad about this. All of you are part of that village and have played extremely important roles in our success over the years.

NEW HAVEN >> The city unveiled its latest upgrade to the Green Wednesday, a 40-foot-by-40-foot stage that will debut this weekend for a musical performance at the International Festival of Arts & Ideas. The city-owned mobile stage will help eliminate rental fees for stages for event organizers such as the Arts and Ideas festival.

NEW HAVEN >> The U.S. Attorney for the District of Connecticut hosted an awards ceremony Wednesday morning in New Haven to celebrate and honor law enforcement and community members that have contributed to a criminal prosecutions and civil cases in the district.