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Going Above And Beyond: New Haven Hero

We all know someone who's making a difference in this difficult time. Let's help share these amazing stories!

We all know someone who's making a difference in this difficult time. Let's help share these amazing stories!
We all know someone who's making a difference in this difficult time. Let's help share these amazing stories! (Latasha Cofrancesco)

NEW HAVEN, CT — When times are tough, heroes emerge. We all know someone who's making a difference right now as we live through unprecedented times. Here at Patch, we've launched an initiative to help recognize these everyday heroes.

This submission comes from Micu, who has nominated Latasha Cofrancesco.

Where the nominee lives:
New Haven

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Where the person who nominated the hero lives:
New haven

Name of the nominee:
Latasha Cofrancesco

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Name of the person who nominated the hero:
Micu

Is the nominee considered an “essential worker”?:
Yes

What does the nominee do for work?:
PCA MICU RN grad 2020

Why do you believe the nominee should be recognized or honored?
Latasha is a hero. Working on the frontlines at Yale Hospital. Always going above and beyond for her patients.

What’s one thing you want everyone to know about your hero?:
Latasha is a a selfless, nurturing, caring PCA

>> Do YOU have a local hero you would like us to know about? Share their story here.

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