I-95 Crash
2022-01-19@10:24pm--#Milford CT-- #cttraffic-- A multi-car accident on I-95 northbound near exit 40. Expect delays, sounds like only the left lane is open.
2 Shot In Bridgeport
Police UPDATE: On January 19, 2022 at approximately 8:00 pm the Bridgeport Emergency Operation Center received reports of shots fired in the 200 block of Grandview Avenue. Police located a crime scene in the parking lot of the North End Variety Store (1482 Reservoir Avenue) as reports came in through dispatch of two gunshot wound victims arriving at St. Vincent’s Hospital. The two gunshot victims have been identified as two neighborhood men; ages 28 and 56. The 56 year old is listed in critical condition and the 28 year old is being treated for non-life-threating injuries. The Bridgeport Police Detective Bureau has responded and are investigating. The crime scene was processed and eventually cleared around 11:00 pm. Anyone with information…
ORDER REQUIRING NURSING HOME VISITORS SHOW PROOF OF COVID-19 VACCINATION OR NEGATIVE TEST RESULT
HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he has issued an executive order (Executive Order No. 14F) directing all nursing homes in Connecticut to require visitors to either show proof that they have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or have recently tested negative for the virus in order to enter the facilities. “We know that some of the people who are most vulnerable to the impacts of COVID-19 include those who live in nursing homes, which is why we need to be doing everything we can to protect them from this virus,” Governor Lamont said. “This is one more precaution we can implement at these facilities to keep them safe.” Specifically, when entering nursing homes, visitors must: Provide proof…
Today’s Vehicle Fire
2022-01-19@6:06pm--#Milford CT-- #cttraffic-- Today's vehicle fire is on the I-796 Feeder southbound near exit 2.
8/25 Crash
2022-01-19@12:02pm--#Bridgeport CT-- #cttraffic-- Report of a 4 car accident Route 8/25 southbound near exit 2. No reported injuries. This news report is made possible by:
ANTITRUST LEGISLATION TO PROMOTE APP STORE COMPETITION
WASHINGTON, D.C.] – U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) announced that the Senate Judiciary Committee will hold a markup of the Open App Markets Act. “This step toward Judiciary Committee consideration shows strong bipartisan support for our Open App Markets Act—to stop Apple and Google from crushing competitors and undercutting consumers,” said Blumenthal. “Breaking the ironclad grip of these two behemoths on the multi-billion dollar app market is long overdue. This measure has solid momentum.” “The Senate Judiciary committee’s markup of the Open App Markets Act will bring us one step closer to holding big tech companies like Apple and Google accountable,” said Blackburn. “Currently, tech giants are forcing their own app stores on users at the expense of innovative start-ups. This legislation…
Bridgeport News: Armed Carjacking
2022-01-19@12:41am--#Bridgeport CT-- A white Infinity 250 was taken in an armed carjacking at William and Crescent Avenue. The victim was injured and EMS is on the way.
Bridgeport News: Crash With Injuries
2022-01-19@3:40pm--A viewer sent in this photo of a crash with injuries at the corner of Benham and Iranistan Avenue. You can text photos and video to 203-769-6961 or Steve@DoingItLocal.com
Bridgeport News: Kitchen Fire
2022-01-18@7:58pm--#Bridgeport CT-- #Black Rock-- #ctfire Firefighters quick response kept a kitchen fire contained to the kitchen, not allowing it to spread anywhere else in the home on Grovers Avenue. There were no reported injuries.
Two Kayakers Rescued
2022-01-18@12:40pm--#Fairfield CT-- #Bridgeport CT-- Two kayakers overturned while in the channel at St. Mary's By The Sea and Fairfield's Jennings Beach. The two let go of their kayaks and clung to the channel marker. Both Bridgeport and Fairfield responded to the rescue with Fairfield rescuing the two and taken to the Fairfield Marina to an awaiting ambulance. The air temperature was 37 degrees with very gusty winds.