8/25 Crash
4:40pm--#Bridgeport Connecticut-- A 4 car crash at Route 8/25 north near exit 5. EMS on scene requesting firefighters to help extricate trapped victims. This report is made possible by:
Ziak Virus Funding
U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) andU.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) will join Norwalk Mayor Harry Rilling, State Senator Bob Duff, and Dr. Majid Sadigh, Director of the Global Health Program at Western Connecticut Health Network, at Norwalk Hospital to demand the Senate immediately pass the $1.1 billion bipartisan compromise to combat the Zika outbreak. According to Senator Murphy's press release "This week, Senate Republicans abandoned a bipartisan compromise that had previously passed the Senate and instead took up a divisive bill that needlessly and recklessly cut funding for Planned Parenthood and the Affordable Care Act. Murphy and Blumenthal will outline the specific steps they’re taking to secure emergency funding, help Connecticut companies – like Protein Sciences in Meriden and CargoGen Corp.…
Bridgeport Launches Summer Youth Initiative
#BRIDGEPORT, CT – Mayor Joe Ganim today joined The Department of Youth Services, local business and youth participants to launch The Summer Youth Initiative and The Youth Champions Program (Youth Empowerment through Summer Employment). The summer initiatives were designed to serve youth and young adults between the ages of 14 and 21 this summer with quality programs, activities and/or services. The Summer Youth Initiative gives local organizations or individuals access to a total of $250,000 in funding to create organized youth programs, like that of The Youth Champions. “The launch of these programs is terrific news for the young adults in the community of Bridgeport,” said Mayor Ganim. “I am so thankful for the support of the business community…
Tonight’s Car Fire
10:25pm--#cttraffic--#Milford Connecticut-- Tonight's car fire is on I-95 southbound at the rest area at exit 41. In the picture it is directly behind the bright light which is either a light or the camera is overexposed or both. Firefighters report on scanner transmissions that it is fully engulfed involving the fuel so foam has been ordered.
Bridgeport News: Carjacking
5:38pm--#Bridgeport Connecticut-- A 2003 red Ford Escape was taken in a carjacking on Palisades Avenue by two Hipanic males that appear to be in the 40's. One was wearing a red shirt and the other a white shirt. One fled on foot the other took the car. The victim thinks one of them had a gun but wasn't certain according to radio reports. This report is made possible by:
Westport News: Boom! Power Out! Road Closed
At 12:56 PM today, Westport Firefighters responded to a reported explosion and smoke in the area of Elaine Rd. and Compo Rd. South. Arriving units found an Eversource power line (that ran along the Metro North right of way near the tracks) down and arcing. The energized line had caused the brush and some railroad ties along the side of the track to catch on fire. Firefighters called for train traffic on Track 3 to be stopped and called for a slowdown on Tracks 1, 2 and 4 for the duration of the incident. Metro North and Eversource personnel responded to the incident to assist Westport Police and Fire units on the scene. The power line was de-energized before firefighters could apply water to the fire and…
Connecticut State Troopers Urge Caution with Fireworks
Middletown, CT. (June 29, 2016): As the July 4 th holiday weekend quickly approaches, the Connecticut State Police reminds Connecticut residents that fireworks are illegal in the State of Connecticut. Over the past few weeks the public has been overwhelmed with advertisements, signs, and sales pitches of so-called “fireworks.” July 4 th always raises questions about what is legal as far as fireworks are concerned. To avoid confusion, and to caution our citizens, Connecticut Law (29-357) says: Only sparklers and fountains, which are non-explosive and non-aerial, are legal in Connecticut. Sparklers and fountains can only be legally purchased and used by persons age 16 or Novelty items such as party poppers, snakes, smoke devices and anything that emits a flame are not legal for private use…
Today’s Vehicle Fire
11:50pm--#Milford Connecticut-- Today's vehicle fire is a dump truck full engulfed in flames on Marsh Hill Road near the I-95 on ramp.
Vacation In…. Fairfield!
The Office of Community and Economic Development announced that as part of a renewed emphasis on tourism, the Town of Fairfield unveiled today a new website designed to provide visitors and residents alike with information on upcoming events, local attractions, things to do and places to stay, eat and shop in Fairfield. The new mobile-responsive website, www.ExperienceFairfieldCT.org complements a new Fairfield Town Map and Guide, which is presently being distributed at more than 280 locations in the New York metro area throughout the busy summer tourist season. “Fairfield is the quintessential New England town with a rich, 375-year history, picturesque coastline and a vibrant and walkable downtown. There’s so much to see and do, all within minutes of each other,…