Month: February 2022

Himes Statement on Russian Invasion of Ukraine

Washington, DC— Today, Congressman Jim Himes (CT-04) released the following statement on the Russian invasion of Ukraine: “By invading Ukraine, Vladimir Putin has chosen to violate international law and ignore the warnings of the United States, NATO, and the community of free nations. This decision will bring terrible consequences for him and his supporters in the form of sanctions and other crippling measures. He should immediately withdraw all troops or risk an escalation in consequences that will not end well for him or his regime.” This press release was made possible by:

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“GIVING DAY” AT STRATFORD LIBRARY FEBRUARY 24th

The Stratford Library, 2203 Main Street in Stratford, Connecticutwill be participating in Fairfield County’s Community Foundation annual“Giving Day” on Thursday, February 24 th . This is a 24-hour online eventto “Give Where You Live” and support the work of local non-profits likethe local Library. Funds raised on “Giving Day” by the Library will be used for StratCon, apop culture convention for teens scheduled at the Library next October.The Library’s goal is to raise $2500 towards the cost of presenters,crafts, prizes, snacks, programs, a karaoke machine and more.Each contribution as little as $10 can make an impact in 24 hours.Patrons can donate directly online by visiting the link on “Giving Day”:https://www.fcgives.org/organizations/stratford-library-association. Additional information can be found on the Library website:www.stratfordlibrary.org. This…

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Bridgeport Police Statement With RebuttalOn December 12, 2021, the Bridgeport Emergency Operations Center (EOC) received a call for service regarding an untimely death (No. 21000105892). Upon police arrival, it was found that Ms. Brenda Lee Rawls (DOB 12/02/1968) had passed away unexpectedly. As is protocol, the Bridgeport Police Department (BPD) Detective Bureau (DB) took charge of the untimely death investigation under DB case No. 21D-1890.On January 31, 2022, the Bridgeport Police Department Identification Unit was advised by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner (OCME) that Brenda Lee Rawls toxicology came back negative. The Rawls family was immediately notified. The family was also informed that additional tests were necessary before the OCME would make a decision on cause and manner…

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City of Bridgeport Launches Post-Snow Cleanups Throughout The City

Bridgeport, CT – With warmer weather soon to come, the City of Bridgeport Department of Public Facilities is preparing to support our residents’ springtime cleaning efforts and clear street debris.Tuesday, February 22, 2022, Bridgeport’s Public Facilities crews started cleaning the city’s East End neighborhood (139th district). Crews are focusing on pothole repair, sweeping, madvacing, and illegal pickup.Clean-up of the city’s East End neighborhood (139th district) will be complete on Friday, February 25th, weather permitting. Once complete, the crews will move on to other district areas until the entire City has been completed. Please check the Public Facilities webpage for updates on cleanups in your district.Things to Know:The street cleaning program is not trash pickup .Regular trash pickup will occur as…

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Bridgeport News: Person In Wheelchair Hit By Car

2022-02-23@2:37pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A person in a wheelchair was hit by a car in the parking lot in the 400 block of Olive Street. The person was transported to the hospital with unknown injuries.

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WESTPORT POLICE OFFICER PREVENTS SUICIDAL MALE FROM JUMPING OFF BRIDGE

(Westport, CT 2/23/2022) On this date at approximately 6:45 a.m., a Westport Police officer who was driving through Fairfield on his way to work in Westport #Westport, CT 2/23/2022) On this date at approximately 6:45 a.m., a Westport Police officer who was driving through Fairfield on his way to work in Westport encountered a suicidal male who was preparing to jump off the Redding Road overpass onto the Merritt Parkway below. As Officer Brian Meraviglia was traveling over the bridge, he saw the male leaning over the side and it seemed clear that his intention was to jump. Officer Meraviglia got out of his car and started speaking with the individual who was obviously distraught. As the two were talking,…

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FAA Statistics To Date

The FAA is reporting today:New Unruly Passenger Numbers since 1/1/22: - 607 reports of unruly passengers- 397 related to facemasks- 144 investigations initiated - 80 FAA enforcement cases initiated This press release was made possible by: Visit Penfield Service's website: https://penfieldservicecenterct.com/

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Wilton News: High School Student Flashed

2022-02-23@10:37am-- #Wilton CT-- Police are looking for a white pickup truck, the male driver flashed a Wilton High School student. This news report is made possible by: See the deals at: https://www.ladaautosales.com/

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Mask Mandate in the City of Bridgeport to Be Discontinued

Mayor Ganim announced that city will lift the mask mandate in Bridgeport as of 12:01am, Wednesday February 23, 2022.   The Executive Order, No. 4 was issued on August 10, 2021 and required all individuals in the City of Bridgeport to wear facial masks while indoors at any public places and/or in any business. Mayor Ganim stated, “The COVID virus and the means of protection have stifled our community for two years now.  During that time we took many precautionary measures, used good judgement and made adjustments - the masks helped especially when dealing with COVID variants and when we gathered around individuals that are vulnerable or children not eligible for the vaccine.  I explained that we would review the data…

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OnlyInBridgeport: 5 Days After Requested Info Is Finally Released

BRIDGEPORT-On Thursday February 17, 2022, at 1930hrs the Bridgeport Police were dispatched to the 500th block of West Avenue on a preliminary report of a Check the Welfare/Possible Robbery in progress. This was based upon a text-to-911 that was received by the Bridgeport ECC that indicated a party was being held at gunpoint. While on-scene at the door of the apartment Officers provided verbal commands for the occupants to come out. Three parties exited the apartment without incident. Two parties tried to elude police. One was injured from a fall; the other was detained on a roof area.The incident was investigated by the Bridgeport Police Patrol division along with the Detective Bureau through interviews from all parties over the next…

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