Month: February 2019

Bridgeport News: Community Health Needs Assessment

FAIRFIELD, Connecticut (February 11, 2019) – The Fairfield Health Department is conducting its froth Community Health Needs Assessment and are asking residents to help by providing their feedback. Fairfield residents are asked to attend a community conversation on Wednesday, February 20 th from 6pm – 7:30pm at Vazzy’s 19 th hole (2390 Easton Turnpike, Fairfield) to discuss the health needs and concerns in Fairfield. Light appetizers and refreshments will be provided. Additionally, Stop and Shop gift cards will be given to the first 20 people to RSVP. Residents can RSVP to Health Equity Solutions by calling (860)461-7637. “This is a great way for residents to vocalize the health issues here in Fairfield”, said Sands Cleary, Director of Health for the Fairfield Health Department. “Results from this conversation, along with telephone surveys conducted in the summer and fall of 2018, will give insight to the needs of the Fairfield community and from there we will develop a plan to address those needs”, Cleary explained. Fairfield is participating in this assessment as a member of the Primary Care Action Group (PCAG), which is a collaboration of area hospitals, community health centers, local health departments, and other organizations in the towns and cities of Bridgeport, Easton, Fairfield, Monroe, Stratford, and Trumbull. The primary focus of PCAG is to enhance the health of the residents of these communities. For more information please contact the Fairfield Health Department at 203-256-3150 or 203-256-3020. Contact: Santina Jaronko, DrPH, CHES Health Educator – Town of Fairfield Health Department 203-256-3150 sjaronko@fairfieldct.org

 

Noticias se Fairfield: Departamento de la salud necesidades evaluaciones
FAIRFIELD, Connecticut (11 de febrero de 2019) – El Departamento de salud de Fairfield está llevando su evaluación de necesidades de salud comunitaria y está pidiendo a los residentes que ayuden proporcionando sus comentarios. Los residentes de Fairfield se les pide que tengamos una conversación con la comunidad el miércoles, 20 de febrero de 6pm a 7:30 PM en Vazzy 19th Hole (2390 Easton Turnpike, Fairfield) para discutir las necesidades de salud y preocupaciones en Fairfield. Van a servir aperitivos y refrescos. Además, las tarjetas de regalo STOP y Shop serán dadas a las primeras 20 personas que RSVP. Los residentes pueden RSVP a (860) 461-7637. “Esta es una gran manera para que los residentes vocalicen los problemas de salud aquí en Fairfield”, dijo Sands Cleary, Director de salud para el Departamento de salud de Fairfield.
“Los resultados de esta conversación, junto con las encuestas telefónicas del verano y el otoño de 2018, darán una idea de las necesidades de la comunidad de Fairfield y desde allí desarrollaremos un plan para atender esas necesidades”, explicó Cleary. Fairfield está participando en esta evaluación como miembro del grupo de acción de atención primaria (PCAG), que es una colaboración de hospitales del área, centros de salud comunitarios, departamentos de salud locales y otras organizaciones en las ciudades de Bridgeport, Easton , Fairfield, Monroe, Stratford y Trumbull. El objetivo principal de la PCAG es mejorar la salud de los residentes de estas comunidades. Para obtener más información, comuníquese con el Departamento de salud de Fairfield al 203-256-3150 o 203-256-3020. Contacto: Santina Jaronko, DrPH, el educador de salud de CHES – Departamento de salud de la ciudad de Fairfield 203-256-3150 sjaronko@fairfieldct.org

Governor’s Open Letter To Citizens

My fellow residents, friends and neighbors,

 

First, thanks for allowing me the opportunity to govern this great state. It doesn’t matter to me for whom you voted in November. From the day I was elected, I began focusing on governing the best way I know how – transparently, openly, and in a way that encourages debate, dialogue and discussion on all sides of an issue. That’s why it’s important that you hear from me directly about my vision for Connecticut’s future and how it shapes the budget that I will be submitting to the legislature in just over a week.

 

I believe our state is poised for success, with new jobs on the rise, unemployment rates at historic lows, and the growth of established and emerging sectors from wind energy to biotechnology on the horizon. I also believe that delivering on those opportunities requires a sustained commitment to fiscal stability that will allow Connecticut to turn the page on what’s been holding it back and give you, your employers, and your local governments the confidence you need to thrive.

 

We are expected to end the fiscal year with a surplus. While that sounds like great news, I ask you to temper your enthusiasm for a few reasons.

 

·         First, our economy has still not fully recovered from the Great Recession more than a decade ago, and we must be prepared for the possibility of another economic downturn.

·         Second, we cannot allow the fact that we are expecting a surplus and the likelihood of a significant deposit to the Rainy Day Fund lull us into a false sense of security and sap the urgency we need to confront our fiscal crisis head-on. In fact, a significant portion of the anticipated surplus must, as required by the recently enacted volatility cap, be
deposited to the Rainy Day Fund and therefore cannot be used to address the budget gap. Although we could use that surplus to balance next year’s budget, our fixed costs – the true culprits behind our continued deficits – are growing by hundreds of millions of dollars per year. That growth eats into our ability to make much-needed investments in our future- things like a 21st century transportation system, education and workforce and economic development.
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Bridgeport News: Deadly Heroin Warning

Bridgeport CT – Chief Perez and the Bridgeport Police Department are issuing a warning to the community. There is a batch of deadly heroin circulating within the city. Zwart 4 (003).   A specific brand of heroin appears to have been linked to at least two deaths in the Hollow section of city in the past several days. White envelopes marked with a red skull and the words “Head Games” have been found next to multiple victims (Photograph below.)

 

On February 6th, a 57-year-old woman was found dead on Coleman Street next to these envelopes. Earlier this morning, February 11th, a 37-year-old man was found deceased on Washington Avenue with similar envelopes in his vicinity. The Bridgeport Police Department is issuing a warning regarding this heroin. Bridgeport detectives are actively working on these cases in conjunction with the DEA. Anyone with information is asked to call the Bridgeport Police Tips Line at 203-576-TIPS (8477) or request to speak with Detective Jeffrey A. Holtz

 

Noticias de Bridgeport: ADVERTENCIA de heroína mortal

Bridgeport CT – El Jefe Pérez y el Departamento de policía de Bridgeport están anunciando una advertencia a la comunidad. Hay un lote de heroína mortal circulando dentro de la ciudad. Una marca de heroína parece ser responsable a dos muertes en la sección de The Hallow. Sobres blancos marcados con un cráneo rojo y las palabras “juegos de cabeza” se han encontrado junto a múltiples víctimas (fotografía a continuación.)

El 6 de Febrero, una mujer de 57 años fue encontrada muerta en la calle Coleman junto a esos sobres de drogas. Esta mañana, el 11 de Febrero, un hombre de 37 años lo encontraron en la avenida Washington con sobres similares en su vecindad. El Departamento de policía de Bridgeport anuncia una advertencia con respecto a esta heroína. Los detectives de Bridgeport están trabajando activamente en estos casos conjuntamente con la DEA. Cualquier persona con información se le pide que llame a la línea de consejos de policía de Bridgeport en 203-576-TIPS (8477) para comunicarse con el detective Jeffrey A. Holtz.

Bridgeport News: Police Investigate A Homicide

#Bridgeport CT– Earlier tonight Bridgeport Police were called to area behind the fire station on Boston Avenue for shots fired.  Police found shell casings and some blood but no body.  The body was found further down near Helen Street near the playground at Luis Munoz Marin Elementary School where EMS pronounced the man dead.

 

Noticias de Bridgeport: la policía investiga un asesinato

#Bridgeport CT – Esta noche la policía de Bridgeport fue llamada a la zona detrás de la estación de bomberos de la Avenida Boston para disparos. La policía encontró balas y sangre, pero ningún cuerpo. El cuerpo fue encontrado más abajo cerca de la calle Helen cerca del parque infantil en la escuela primaria Luis Muñoz Marin donde especialista de emergencia pronunció al hombre muerto.

Bridgeport News: Police Locate Suicidal Teen In Time

10:35pm–#Bridgeport CT– How about some likes for the Bridgeport Police who located a suicidal teen in time?  Police began receiving frantic calls from family members that a male teen with a noose was streaming on Facebook Live that he was going to hang himself in an abandoned factory building, it was thought to be the Remington Shot Tower or one of the empty Remington buildings.  Many frantic family members arrived at the scene.  Firefighters were called to force entry to the complex and first responders found nothing.  It was then thought the teen was headed to Fairfield.  Bridgeport Police continued searching for the teen and located him safe and sound a short time later near Arctic Street.  The teen was transported to Bridgeport Hospital for the care he needs.  How about some likes for the Bridgeport Police for not giving up and locating him??  Way to go!

 

Noticias de Bridgeport: La policía de Bridgeport localizaron a un adolescente que quería suicidarse

10:35pm – #Bridgeport CT – La policía de Bridgeport localizaron a un adolescente que quería suicidarse y lo encontraron a tiempo. La policía comenzó a recibir llamadas desesperados de miembros de la familia que un adolescente varón con una soga en el cuello, estaba transmitiendo en Facebook Live que iba a ahorcarse en una fábrica abandonada. Pensó que era el edificio Remington Shot Tower o uno de los edificios de Remington vacíos. Muchos miembros de la familia desesperados llegaron a la escena. Los bomberos forzaron la puerta y los especialistas de emergencia no encontraron nada. Entonces se pensó que el adolescente se fue por Fairfield. La policía de Bridgeport continuó buscando al adolescente y lo encontraron cerca de la Calle Arctic. El adolescente fue transportado al hospital de Bridgeport por el cuidado que necesita. ¿Qué tal algunos “LIKES” para la policía de Bridgeport por no renunciar y lograron a localizarlo? ¡Bien hecho!

Ansonia News: Pedestrian Hit By Train

5:30pm–#Ansonia CT–#Derby CT– First responders dispatched to Pershing Drive for a report a pedestrian being hit by a train.  Firefighters first on scene reporting a person is laying on the tracks and there is no train on the scene.

 

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Noticias de Anonia: peatón fue golpeado por un tren

5:30pm – #Ansonia CT – #Derby CT – Alguien llamo a emergencia porque un peatón fue golpeado por un tren en Pershing Drive. Los bomberos llegaron primero en la escena, vieron una persona acostado en las vías del tren pero el tren no está en la escena.

Bridgeport News: Woman Saved In Water Rescue

9:14pm–#Bridgeport CT– A woman was pulled from the water at Bridgeport Ferry Dock at 1 Ferry Access Road.  It is not known if the woman fell in or jumped in but divers were able to pull her from waters and into a rescue boat.  The woman was conscious and breathing.  The air temperature at the time of the incident was 28 degrees Fahrenheit.

 

Noticias de Bridgeport: Mujer salvada en rescate de agua
9:14pm – #Bridgeport CT – Sacaron una mujer del agua en el muelle del ferry de Bridgeport en la 1 Ferry Access Rd. No se sabe si la mujer se cayó adentro o saltó, pero los especialistas de emergencias pudieron sacarla de las aguas y en un barco de rescate. La mujer era consciente y respiraba. La temperatura del aire en el momento del incidente era 28 grados.

Southport News: Pregnant Waitress Stabbed

9:30PMish–#Southport CT–#Fairfield CT– A waitress who is pregnant according to multiple sources was stabbed outside of Paci Restaraunt at 96 Station Street in Southport.  She was near the dumpsters where the incident occurred.  Police said they did not know her condition but that she was stabbed on her right side.  Fairfield’s K-9 was quickly on the scene but was not able to track the suspect.

 

Noticias de Southport: Una camarera embarazada fue apuñalada

9:30PMish – #Southport CT – #Fairfield CT – Una camarera embarazada fue apuñalada afuera de 96 Station Street Restaraunt en Southport. Ella estaba cerca de los tanques de basura donde ocurrió el incidente. La policía dijo que no sabían su condición, pero que fue apuñalada en su lado derecho. El K-9 de Fairfield fue rápidamente a la escena, pero no pudo encontrar al sospechoso.

Bridgeport News: Suspect Wanted In Stabbing Apprehended

7:20pm–#Bridgeport Ct– A suspect wanted in a stabbing on Friday apprehended by police after a short pursuit near West Avenue apprehended on Route 8 exit 1 on ramp.

 

7:20pm – #Bridgeport CT La policía arrestaron a un sospechoso en un puñalada el viernes, después de una persecución corta cerca de la Avenida West en la ruta 8 salida 1.

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