Promotions and Grads Promoted At Bridgeport Fire
The city of Bridgeport promoted 16 firefighters, and Mayor Joe Ganim swore them in, along with 19 fire graduates, at a ceremony at the Klein Theater Tuesday night. https://youtu.be/QSu3vRf3kms
Pedestrian Struck
https://youtube.com/shorts/mvBcZMtANNg A 45 year-old man was seriously injured after being hit by a car on John Street near Water Street. 2025-09-30@4:05pm-- #Bridgeport CT
The Trumbull Health Department (THD) will host several walk-in seasonal flu vaccination clinics.
Vaccines will be offered while supplies last for individuals ages 3 and older. Vaccines available: Ages 3-18Standard trivalent flu vaccineFluMist- (nasal spray) Ages 19+:Fluzone: Standard trivalent flu vaccineFlublok: Recombinant protein-based flu vaccine Ages 65+:Fluzone High Dose 2025 Clinic Schedule: Trumbull Health Department (335 White Plains Road). Ages 3+. No appointment needed!Monday, October 6, from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm and from 2:00 pm – 4:00 pmTuesday, October 14, from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pmFriday, October 17, from 3:00 pm – 6:00 pmMonday, October 20, from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm and from 2:00 pm – 4:00 pmTuesday, October 21, from 5:00 pm – 7:00 pmTuesday, October 28, from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm and from 2:00 pm – 4:00 pmTuesday,…
I-95 Crash
A crash on I-95 southbound just past exit 27, according to unconfirmed radio reports. 2025-09-30@3:58pm-- #Bridgeport CT
Fairfield Health Department Offers Annual Flu Vaccine Clinics
FAIRFIELD, Connecticut (September 26, 2025) – The Fairfield Health Department is urging all residents to receive the flu vaccine. The single best way to protect yourself and those around you from the flu is to get vaccinated. It is recommended that everyone over the age of 6 months receive the flu vaccine every year. It takes about 2 weeks after receiving the flu vaccine for the body to develop protection against the flu virus so now is a good time to get vaccinated. The Health Department will host a variety of flu clinics this season for adults and children age 3 and older. These clinics will be held on: • Business hours by Appointment ONLYo Flu vaccine can be given…
Stratford Manhunt
There is a heavy police presence on Barnum Avenue Cutoff and I-95 due to a man being pursued on foot by the Stratford Police, according to unconfirmed radio reports. No word on what he was wanted for. Sounds like the have him in custody at Walmart. 2025-09-29@9:19pm-- #Stratford CT
GOVERNOR LAMONT ANNOUNCES LANDMARK INVESTMENTS IN DOWNTOWN NEW HAVEN TO ACCELERATE INNOVATION, INFRASTRUCTURE, AND JOB GROWTH
Investments Target Growth in the Life Sciences and Quantum Technologies Industries (HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that his administration is making a $50.5 million investment in public infrastructure and facilities in downtown New Haven that are targeted toward propelling growth in the life sciences industry and the emerging sector of quantum technologies, setting the stage for a new generation of cutting-edge research, innovation, and business and job growth in these sectors. The investments are included as part of the first grant award made under the state’s newly launched Connecticut Innovation Clusters Program, which is administered by the Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD). “Every day in downtown New Haven, workers are developing the cutting-edge research,…
Town of Stratford Awarded Over $632,000 in Federal Grant Funding for Fire Department Safety Upgrades
Stratford, CT – The Town of Stratford is pleased to announce it has been awarded $632,521.81 in federal grant funding through FEMA’s FY24 Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program. This critical funding will allow the Town to fully upgrade and replace the Stratford Fire Department’s inventory of Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) -- equipment essential to the safety and effectiveness of Stratford’s firefighters. The grant also funds up to eight (8) instructor-led trainings at the regional Fire School, ensuring Stratford’s firefighters are fully prepared to use the new equipment in live fire situations. Each firefighter on staff will receive a new face mask, and the Department will acquire multiple Rapid Intervention Team (RIT) packs, emergency air supply systems that are available when…
Stratford Library Sets Fall Concert Series: Four Free Events Oct. 5–Nov. 30
The Stratford Library will host a free fall concert series in the Lovell Room from October 5 through November 30, made possible by the Richard Pheneger Memorial Fund. All events are open to the public. On Saturday, October 5 at 2 p.m., The Survivors Swing Band will celebrate the Library’s return to Sunday hours with classic tunes from the Great American Songbook—dancing in the aisles encouraged. On Tuesday, October 8 at 6:30 p.m., Craig Norton leads “Hands on Drumming,” a 90-minute, wellness-oriented participatory session with drums provided; seating is limited and free registration is available at https://stratfordlibrary.libcal.com/event/15101043. On Sunday, October 12 at 2 p.m., The Kenn Morr Band returns in support of its new album “Still Shining,” recorded at Sandy…
CONNECTICUT JOINS FTC TO STOP DECEPTIVE CANCER CHARITY FUNDRAISING SCHEME
Kars-R-Us.com and its operators raised millions but only a fraction of donations went to fund breast cancer screenings, FTC and states allege (Hartford, CT) – Attorney General William Tong today joined the Federal Trade Commission and 22 agencies from 19 states announcing a settlement to stop a deceptive charity fundraising scheme and its operators who made false or deceptive claims to U.S. donors. Kars-R-Us.com, Inc. (Kars) and its operators, Michael Irwin and Lisa Frank, solicited charitable donations nationwide on behalf of United Breast Cancer Foundation, Inc. (UBCF), a charity that claims to assist individuals affected by breast cancer, according to a complaint filed by the FTC and states. Kars claimed that vehicle donations would allow UBCF to “save lives” by providing…