Month: January 2022

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Bridgeport Police Continue To Hide Dangerous Crimes

Jan 14, 2022 Stephen Krauchick

Ever since the press has lost it's access to the Bridgeport Police radios over a year ago, the press was promised various ways of being informed of crimes that we would otherwise not know about. I frequently asked twice a week for "Calls of Significance" which these reports ran hot and cold. I'd usually get them more frequently the more I let the public know about it. Despite broken promises, Scott Appleby of the Emergency Communication Center said they would post "calls of significance" to Twitter or Veoci, a reporting system used to let us and the city council know of hit and run accidents at best.Today, the Bridgeport Police issued a press release saying "Over the past several weeks,…

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Affordable Connectivity Program

Jan 14, 2022 Stephen Krauchick

Bridgeport, CT— This week, Representative Jim Himes (CT-04) joined leaders from the public and private sector at Bridgeport's Public Library to announce the launch of the Affordable Connectivity Program. This new federal benefit provides financial assistance for those who are struggling to pay their bills, ensuring they remain connected to the internet. “The pandemic highlighted that broadband access is no longer a nice-to-have. It is a must-have," said Himes. "That means that public servants and private service providers must come together to make sure every American family has access to the internet. While much of the historic infrastructure package will take years to materialize, this subsidy is available right now for families in Fairfield County. Let's make sure to spread the word." “The digital divide and…

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Box Truck Pursuit From New Haven Ends In Bridgeport Crash

Jan 13, 2022 Stephen Krauchick

#Bridgeport CT-- Suspect MARVIN OWENS DOB 3/23/1967 is in custody on several charges after he attempted to elude police late this morning by engaging them in a motor vehicle pursuit from New Haven to Bridgeport.  Owens had several outstanding domestic violence warrants to include: Violation of a Protective Order (5 counts), Assault in the 2nd Degree, Unlawful Restraint in the 1st Degree (2 counts), Threatening in the 2nd Degree ($300,000 court set bond)Violation of a Protective Order (5 counts), Reckless Endangerment in the 1st Degree, Assault in the 3rd Degree ($150,000 court set bond)Violation of a Protective Order (5 counts), Assault in the 3rd Degree ($250,000 court set bond)   Owens also has an active arrest warrant out of Stamford CT for Violation of a Protective…

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WORKERS’ COMPENSATION RATES DECREASE

Jan 13, 2022 Stephen Krauchick

HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that Connecticut businesses will see another rate decrease in workers’ compensation insurance in 2022. The Connecticut Insurance Department has approved a filing with decreases of 14.1% to workers’ compensation pure premium lost costs, and an 8.2% reduction in assigned risk rates. The decreases pave the way for insurance companies to reduce the workers’ compensation premiums for individual businesses in Connecticut. This is the eighth consecutive year of rate decreases in Connecticut. Since Governor Lamont was inaugurated in 2019, Connecticut businesses have experienced savings of more than $140 million in workers’ compensation premiums – a significant savings compared to the $800 million workers’ compensation book of business in the state. “This further decline…

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GOVERNOR LAMONT ANNOUNCES LAUNCH OF CTPASS, OFFERING ORGANIZATIONS GROUP RATES TO ACCESS PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION

Jan 12, 2022 Stephen Krauchick

Organizations Can Now Apply to Participate (HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced the launch of CTpass, a new state program administered by the Connecticut Department of Transportation that offers group rates to eligible organizations to access public transportation services throughout Connecticut, including rail and bus systems. The program was first proposed by Governor Lamont in early 2021 as part of his ongoing efforts to support the workforce development and job growth needs of the state. Its creation was ultimately approved by the state legislature in legislation related to the implementation of the 2022-2023 biennial state budget that the governor signed into law in June. “This is an innovative way for private employers, schools, job training service providers, social service providers, and other organizations…

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Chips Owner Passes

Jan 11, 2022 Stephen Krauchick

George “Georgie” Chatzopoulos of Chips Family Restaurants passed away today after a year long battle with brain cancer. He was 55. George started his original restaurant in Orange and then to Fairfield, Wethersfield, Southbury and Southington. George was a well known philanthropist often holding pancake fundraisers for numerous organizations. He also held fundraisers in his restaurants on Thanksgiving Day like the Tip A Cop for Fairfield Police Benefiting Special Olympics.

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