Month: May 2021

Bridgeport News: NAACP Press Conference Calls For Changes In The Police Department

Today, at noon, the Bridgeport Chapter of the NAACP held a press conference in front of The Bridgeport Police Department. Reverend D Stanley Lord, President of the Greater Bridgeport Branch NAACP called for the suspension of Bridgeport Police Officer Mark Martocchio for violating his training and the civil rights of a victim by drawing his weapon at a local bodega. He was also concerned with the unequal discipline of police officers, as well as the policy that the police’s internal affairs department report directly to the chief of police, and not the police commissioner nor the mayor. Reverend D Stanley Lord is still waiting for a response from the chief’s initial claim that there was no gun pointed at the…

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STATEMENT ON PROPOSED AT&T-DISCOVERY MEDIA MERGER

WASHINGTON, DC] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) released the following statement in response to the proposed merger between AT&T’s media business and Discovery: “This mega-merger combining two of the country’s largest media conglomerates demands close scrutiny to protect consumers’ pocket books instead of accelerating further concentration among corporate behemoths. Recent lax antitrust enforcement has allowed a dramatic consolidation in the media market that is driving up prices and limiting consumer choice. Television viewers and sports lovers deserve more choices about how they get their entertainment, better competition over services, and lower prices. I expect that antitrust enforcers will fully and fairly review this deal to protect consumers’ interests.” This press release was made possible by: Visit BMW of Bridgeport…

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Fairfield News: High Levels Of Carbon Monoxide Evacuates High Rise

2021-05-17@8:40pm--#Fairfield CT-- Firefighters were called to The Trademark located at 665 Commerce Drive for a smoke detector activation. When they arrived they discovered a high level of carbon monoxide in the building. Firefighters become concerned when levels reach 35 parts per million which can cause headaches and light-headedness. Levels in the upper floors reached over 300 parts per million. Firefighters pulled the fire alarm to evacuate the building and began metering floor by floor ensuring everyone made it out of the building safely. No one was injured or sickened but the levels. Firefighters believe it was caused by gasoline-powered equipment used on the first floor. This has happened once before at this location. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HBqt4jPyxYs

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Long Island Sound Blue Plan

HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont is applauding the Connecticut State Senate for giving unanimous, final approval early this morning to legislation approving the Long Island Sound Blue Plan in concurrence with the House of Representatives, which approved the plan late last month. This vote formally places the Blue Plan into effect as a powerful new tool that establishes a framework for identifying and protecting what is cherished about the Sound – its many human uses and underlying ecosystem. It dramatically improves the ability to make good decisions, avoid conflicts and address the challenges of the 21st century while supporting economic growth with the latest and best information. “This is just another example of what can be done with teamwork and collaboration in Connecticut,” Governor Lamont…

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Norwalk News: Murder/Suicide With Standoff

Norwalk Police UPDATE: On Sunday May 16, 2021, at approximately 3:58 PM, the Norwalk Police Department received multiplephone calls from residents in the area of Chatham Drive reporting the sound of gun shots. Policeresponded to 35 Chatham Drive, and discovered two deceased individuals inside.After the initial 911 calls, the Norwalk Police Department surrounded the area, and neighboringresidents were evacuated for their safety. One of the initial callers to the police was an adult son whoreported the incident between his father and his mother. The Norwalk Police Emergency Services Unitresponded, along with assistance from members of the Stamford Police ESU. Many attempts were madeto contact the residents inside, but no response was received. Upon entering the home, tactical unitsdiscovered the bodies…

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