Stratford Powered by 100% Fiber Internet with GoNetspeed’s $7M Investment

Stratford, CT. (February 24, 2026)— GoNetspeed, the Northeast’s largest independent fiber builder, has officially connected more than 12,400 Stratford residents and businesses to ultrafast 100% fiber-optic internet— marking a major milestone as the company completes its $7 million privately funded investment in the community. Stratford now joins a growing network of connected communities as GoNetspeed continues expanding across Connecticut. Residents and businesses can visit gonetspeed.com/ct/stratford/ to check availability and schedule installation, bringing more homes and businesses the speed, reliability, and performance they deserve. “Fiber-optic internet is the foundation of a strong digital infrastructure, fueling business growth and enhancing the online experience for every resident,” said Tom Perrone, GoNetspeed Chief Operations Officer. “With a direct connection to GoNetspeed’s network at home or work,…

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Bridgeport To Help Rhode Island Plow Its Streets

Bridgeport, CT – Mayor Ganim has issued a statement regarding Mayor Brett Smiley’s request for snow removal assistance in Providence, RI: “Earlier today, Mayor Brett Smiley of Providence notified me and many other mayors in Connecticut about the incredible amount of snow they received. After hearing that Providence received 39-48” of snow, the City of Bridgeport has decided we will do our best to offer whatever assistance we can to Providence. Bridgeport will assist with locating snow removal equipment and will also help locate hirable contractors to remove snow. I also want to note that while we may be assisting Providence, Bridgeport residents are our first priority. We will continue to do all we can to ensure our roadways are…

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Two tractor trailers involved in a crash on I-95 Northbound near Exit 34 in Milford, Connecticut with emergency responders arriving on scene.
State and local officials declare emergencies, parking bans, and closures ahead of a major winter storm expected to bring up to two feet of snow and blizzard conditions across Connecticut.

Ned Lamont Declares State of Emergency as Towns Announce Closures, Parking Bans Ahead of Major Winter Storm

FULL PRESS RELEASE (Fairfield County, CT) – State and local officials across Connecticut are urging residents to prepare for a significant winter storm expected to bring heavy snowfall, blizzard conditions, damaging wind gusts, and possible coastal flooding beginning Sunday, February 22, 2026, and continuing through Monday, February 23, 2026. Governor Ned Lamont has declared a statewide State of Emergency and activated Connecticut’s Severe Cold Weather Protocol, effective Sunday at noon through at least Tuesday at noon. The state has also issued a commercial vehicle travel ban on all limited access highways beginning at 5:00 PM Sunday, remaining in effect until further notice. Emergency and essential supply vehicles are exempt. Forecasts predict: 18–24 inches of heavy, wet snow in southern Connecticut…

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Connecticut Attorney General William Tong announcing support for genetic privacy legislation following a major data breach.

ATTORNEY GENERAL TONG SUBMITS TESTIMONY IN SUPPORT OF GENETIC PRIVACY LEGISLATION

(Hartford, CT) – Attorney General William Tong today submitted testimony in support of An Act Concerning Direct to Consumer Genetic Testing, legislation proposed by his office to give Connecticut residents exclusive control over their DNA and genetic data. The proposed legislation draws lessons from Attorney General Tong’s investigation into the theft of genetic information from 23andMe and the company’s subsequent bankruptcy. The company had gathered the DNA of over 15 million people before a threat actor stole records from over six million 23andMe customers. Bad actors used that genetic data to target people of Jewish and Chinese descent, to threaten disclosure of genetic ancestry information of celebrities and world leaders, to create applications to block visitors to websites based on race and ethnic origin, and…

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Police arrest of Angel Sosa after striking an Ansonia Connecticut police cruiser and fleeing with a firearm in the vehicle.

Driver Arrested After Striking Ansonia Police Cruiser, Gun Recovered

On February 14, 2026 at about 9:50 P.M. officers of the Ansonia Police Department were investigating a one car accident on Elm Street when another vehicle travelling on Elm Street struck a stopped marked cruiser, which had its emergency lights activated, then fled the scene. Officers located the evading vehicle on East Main St and took the driver, Angel Sosa, into custody, during which time they located 2 loaded handgun magazines on Sosa and a loaded 9mm Sig Sauer handgun in the back seat of the vehicle. Angel Sosa, age 44, of Ansonia was charged with DUI, Evading Responsibility, Carrying a Firearm Under the Influence, and Failing to Move Over When Approaching a Stopped Emergency Vehicle. Sosa refused to submit…

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