12:41pm–#cttraffic– State police locate a stolen vehicle from Madison near exit 41 southbound. A pursuit began around exit 39 and ends at the end ramp at exit 32. A brief pursuit into the wooded area nets two suspects. One is still at large. Exit 32 southbound is closed. K-9 has just arrived to continue with the search.
5:43pm–#Bridgeport Connecticut– Police were called to the Geraldine Johnson School on Lexington Avenue for a protest where some parents were “getting out of hand” according to the police radio report (watch the video). The protest was over board members calling each other to resign, this included calls for the superintendent to resign. As I set my camera up I had no problem getting different people to come up and talk. Decide for yourself, for more info see OnlyInBridgeport.com for the political end of things. I only went to this event because it was now breaking news with the police being called. Vote for who should resign at:http://onlyinbridgeport.com/…/wanted-boycotting-school-off…/
5:20pm–#Fairfield Connecticut– First responders on the way to Stratfield Road at Grandview Road for a crash with injuries.
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#Bridgeport Connecticut–Students at Catholic Academy of Bridgeport were treated to a great surprise on their first full week back-to-school. Radio stations WEBE108 and WICC600 donated FREE backpacks filled with school supplies to 950 students at Bridgeport’s Catholic elementary schools.
The Radio Station’s Operations Manager, Danny Lyons, presented the backpacks to students at an assembly at St. Augustine Academy, one of the school’s four campuses. The remaining backpacks were then distributed to the 3 additional campuses, St. Andrew Academy, St. Ann Academy, and St. Raphael Academy.
Dr. Debi Boccanfuso, Principal at St. Augustine, remarked “Seeing the smiles on the students’ faces when they heard they were getting new, filled backpacks was precious. Giving back to the community is just one of the many character-building principles we teach here at Catholic Academy of Bridgeport. WEBE’s generous donation helped us exemplify this valuable lesson to our students.”
In an effort to display the school’s appreciation for the donation, Sr. Joan Magnetti RSCJ, the Executive Director of the Academy, had the radio station’s call letters inscribed on the backpacks, along with the school’s logo. “It’s a small token of our thanks for this gift to our deserving school community. We know our parents invest in their children’s education here at Catholic Academy of Bridgeport. Our students take pride in their academic achievement and I have no doubt they will take pride in sporting their new backpacks.”
WEBE’s donation is part of an annual campaign to give back to the local community. “Backpack Giveback” is now in its 8th year and the number of backpacks donated has grown with each year. Danny Lyons commented, “WEBE108 and WICC600 are committed to the children in our community through the Holiday Fund For Children, and this year, thanks to a generous donation from the Norma F Pfriem Foundation and other sponsors, we are able to provide backpacks to all students attending the Catholic Academy of Bridgeport. We wish each and every child a successful school year.”
The Catholic Academy of Bridgeport, one of the 31 Catholic schools in the Diocese of Bridgeport, serves nearly 1,000 preschool through middle school students. The Academy provides a safe and nurturing environment where students are encouraged and challenged in preparation for a successful life of leadership and service. Students are at or above grade level in all subjects. Cultural and faith diversity is welcomed and celebrated at the Academy, while maintaining Catholic tradition. Generous financial assistance is provided to 85% of our student body to attend our schools.
( Catholic Academy Press Release)
#Norwalk Connecticut — On September 1, 2016 at approximately 2:00 P.M, an unknown Hispanic male attempted to gain entry into a home on North Seir Hill Road. The suspect tried various sliding doors prior to leaving in a silver four door Honda Civic. The vehicle was missing a front left hubcap and appeared to have a dent in the driver’s side door. Anyone with any information is asked to contact Detective Podgorski at 203-854-3039. Anonymous tips can be left at any of the below contacts:
Norwalk Police Tip Line at 203-854-3111
Anonymous Internet tips can be sent to Norwalk Police website at: www.norwalkpd.com
Anonymous text tips can be submitted by typing “NPD” into the text field, followed by the message, and sending it to CRIMES (274637)
#Norwalk #Connecticut– El 1 de Septiembre de 2016 aproximzdamente a las 2:00p.m , un hombre hispano descondido trató de entrar a una casa en North Seir Hill road. El sospechoso intentó varias puertas correderas
11:11am–#Fairfield Connecticut– Police are looking for a gray Honda Fit with CT plates 277PRD with a missing 88 year old woman with dementia. If you see this car please call police, do not approach her as she can become agitated.
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11:11am–#Fairfield Connecticut–La policía está buscando a un gris Honda Fit con placas 277PRD con una mujer de 88 años con demencia. Si ve este auto, por favor llame a la policía, no se acercan a ella se puede agitar.
10:50pm–#Bridgeport Connecticut– A report of a possible peeping tom on Falino Drive, he fled down Kevin Road according to radio reports.
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8:34pm–#Bridgeport Connecticut– A man and his grandson were shot in a home invasion on Hollister Avenue near Alex Street. Both were shot in the legs and have non life threatening injuries.
8:34pm–#Bridgeport Connecticut– Un hombre y su nieto fueron disparados en un invasión de casa en Hollister avenue, cerca de Alex street. Ambos fueron heridos con tiros en las piernas pero no estado grave que amenazan la vida.
8:23pm–#Bridgeport Connecticut– Two roommates at 67 Westfield Avenue on the first floor stabbed each other. One of them was stabbed in the neck and is in serious condition. The woman I saw appeared to be middle aged. There are no other details available at this time.
8:23pm–#Bridgeport Connecticut – Dos compañeros de habitación en 67 Westfield avenue se atacaroncon con cuchillos. Uno de ellos fue acuchillado en el cuello y se encuentra en estado grave. La mujer que vi parecia ser de segunda edad. No hay otros detalles disponible en este momento.
HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that as the New Haven Line continues to experience all-time high record ridership numbers, the State of Connecticut will soon purchase an additional 60 M-8 rail cars to add to its recently launched, state-of-the-art fleet servicing the line, which remains the busiest commuter rail line in the nation. With each car carrying 105 seats, adding the new cars will accommodate more than 6,000 additional commuters.
“More and more, Connecticut residents are choosing public transportation to go about their daily commutes. If we want to remain competitive in the 21st Century, modernized economy in a way that attracts new businesses and creates high-skilled jobs, we must update our infrastructure and give our commuters a best-in-class transportation system,” Governor Malloy. “We have witnessed what decades of underinvestment has resulted in, and we can no longer afford to sit back and let the status quo remain. This is just one of many bold steps we are implementing statewide toward making a modernized transportation system reality – because our economic future depends on it.”
The New Haven Line is owned by the Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) and operated by Metro-North Railroad under contract with the CTDOT. In 2015, it carried more than 40.3 million passengers, up two percent from the prior year and setting an all-time record. Ridership overall is up about 12 percent over the last five years, with peak-hour ridership up 27 percent.
CTDOT Commissioner James P. Redeker noted
