I-95 Crash
2021-06-11:00am--#Fairfield CT-- #cttraffic-- A two car crash reported on I-95 southbound near exit 23. Nothing visible on the traffic cams, no word on any injuries. This news report is made possible by:
Merritt Crash
2021-06-10@9:11am--#Fairfield CT--#cttraffic-- A report of a crash on the Merritt Parkway southbound just past the rest area. No word on injuries. This news report is made possible by:
Summer Yute Employment
HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that additional youths this year will be able to benefit from the expansion of the Connecticut Youth Employment Program, which provides year-round employment opportunities for youths across Connecticut with community-based agencies. The additional $2 million will bring its total investment to $7.7 million and will be spent to support the program with services like transportation, food support, and other items that will decrease barriers to participation. The investment comes from Connecticut’s portion of the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act – also known as the CARES Act – and is in addition to the $5 million the state previously allocated for the program, which is administered by the Connecticut Department…
Stratford News: Bunnell HS Lockdown
#Stratford- On June 9 th 2021 a male student a Bunnell High School suffered a self inflicted wound. Thestudent used a knife to cause the injury to himself.As a result the school was temporarily placed in lockdown until Officers and medical personnel arrivedand the student was transported to a local hospital for treatment. He is listed in stable condition.Students and staff were released from school early as a result.The incident is still under investigation. No names will be released due to the age of the student involved.The Stratford Board of Education will determine the schedule for the remainder of the school week.This was an isolated incident of self harm and no other students were harmed. This news report is made…
Bridgeport News: Crash With Extrication And Injuries
2021-06-09@7:26pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Firefighters and EMS arrived to this crash at East Main Street and Beardsley Park Terrace to find people trapped in the car and called for a full extrication assignment. They quickly freed the occupants and three of them were transported to the hospital with unknown injuries.
BILL TO SUPPORT SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and Angus King (I-Maine) reintroduced legislation to provide additional resources to support the mental health and safety of children and improve educational outcomes for students. The Social-Emotional Learning for Families (SELF) Act would direct the Department of Education to establish a competitive grant program that supports the development, implementation, and evaluation of successful teacher and school leader training programs on family engagement. The programs aim to improve teachers’ and school leaders’ ability to develop and support the social-emotional learning (SEL) of children – a need that has been highlighted by the broad-reaching impacts of the pandemic and school closures on students across the nation. “Resources to equip students with social and emotional learning skills are more critical…
Missing Fairfield Woman Returns Home
2021-06-09@12:17am--#Fairfield CT-- A missing Fairfield woman who was missing since Tuesday around 7:45am returned on her own to her home. In a statement “Family and friends have reported that Jamie has recently exhibited behavior which causes them great concern for her safety and well-being,” EMS were called for a well being check.
Bridgeport News: Rollover-Driver Flees
2021-06-08@8:57pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Citywide towing was quick on the scene at 2240 East Main Street where a vehicle rolled almost hitting the building. The driver fled the scene.
Bridgeport News: Officer At Illegal Club Shooting Terminated
2021-06-08 #Bridgeport CT-- Probation Officer Kaitlyn Edwards who was at the illegal after hours club at 1023 Main Street when two men were shot and killed has been terminated effective immediately ,. The Chief of Police, Civil Service Director and the Civil Service Commission today voted to terminate her. Charles Dimples Barnes, 38, of Bloomfield, and, Norman Charles Peter, 40, of Stamford where gunned down inside the club's basement. Police arrested Josiah J. Israel, 35, and Christopher Mojica, 37, on the charges of illegal sale of alcohol, conspiracy to commit illegal sale of alcohol and second-degree reckless endangerment.
DATA BREACH NOTIFICATION BILL
Hartford, CT – Attorney General William Tong praised final passage of An Act Concerning Data Privacy Breaches, a measure sought by the Office of the Attorney General to update and strengthen Connecticut’s breach notification statute. “Connecticut has led the nation in data privacy for over a decade, and this legislation ensures that we will continue to do so. Since we passed one of our nation’s first laws protecting consumers from online data breaches, technology and risks have evolved. This legislation ensures that our laws reflect those evolving risks and continue to offer strong, comprehensive protection for Connecticut residents,” said Attorney General Tong. In 2005, Connecticut passed one of the nation’s first laws protecting consumers from online data breaches. Since then, technology…