I-95 Crash
Report of a motor vehicle accident on I-95, Northbound between Exit 18 and 19. First responders are on their way at this time. Nothing is confirmed but it seems all lanes are currently at a stop.
STRATFORD HEALTH DEPARTMENT TO HOST BACK-TO-SCHOOL IMMUNIZATION CLINICS
STRATFORD, CT – As the new school year approaches, the Stratford Health Department is reminding families that it will be hosting Back-to-School Immunization Clinics to help ensure that school-aged children are up to date on their required vaccinations. The clinics will be held at the Stratford Health Department, 468 Birdseye Street, 3rd Floor, Stratford, on the following dates: • Thursday, August 6, 2026, from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.• Tuesday, August 11, 2026, from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Appointments are preferred, but walk-ins are welcome. Families wishing to schedule an appointment should call 203-385-4090. Available vaccines include Tdap, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Varicella (Chickenpox), Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR), Polio, and Meningococcal vaccines. The clinics are open to students under…
TWO ARRESTED FOLLOWING A STABBING INVESTIGATION
On Monday, July 27, 2026, at 7:06 p.m., Norwalk Patrol Officers responded to the area of 100 North Water Street following a report of an assault. As officers arrived on scene, Norwalk Combined Dispatch relayed that an individual had been stabbed. Norwalk Patrol Officers detained several individuals believed to be involved in the fight. Norwalk Fire Department personnel arrived on scene and began providing medical aid to the victim, a 20-year-old male. The male victim was transported to Norwalk Hospital by ambulance. The victim remains hospitalized and is reported to be in stable condition. Officers established a crime scene on the sidewalk in front of The SoNo Collection, extending along West Avenue from North Water Street to the area of…
ATTORNEY GENERAL TONG STATEMENT REGARDING PURA DRAFT DECISION FURTHER DECREASING RATES FOR CONNECTICUT NATURAL GAS AND SOUTHERN CONNECTICUT GAS
(Hartford, CT) – Attorney General William Tong released a statement regarding draft decisions issued this week by the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA) further decreasing authorized revenue for both Connecticut Natural Gas (CNG) and Southern Connecticut Gas (SCG). The companies, which are owned by Avangrid, had collectively sought more than $60 million in rate increases in 2023. After reviewing the requests, PURA instead approved revenue decreases in 2024, reducing CNG's revenue by $24 million, or approximately 5.4%, lowering customer bills by an estimated $7 to $8 per month. PURA also reduced SCG's revenue by $11 million, or approximately 2.5%, lowering bills by about $3.50 to $4 per month. CNG had originally requested a $19.7 million increase, while SCG sought a…
BRIDGEPORT POLICE INVESTIGATING MONDAY NIGHT HOMICIDE ON CATHERINE STREET
The Bridgeport Police Department is investigating the death of a Bridgeport man found shot inside of a car in The Hollow section of the city on Monday night. At approximately 6:45 p.m., dispatchers received multiple 911 calls reporting gunfire and a man bleeding inside of a car on Catherine Street. Responding patrol officers found 18-year-old Leon Richardson in the driver's seat of a Honda with a head wound. He was later pronounced deceased at the scene. The homicide occurred midway between Washington Avenue and Harral Avenue on Catherine Street. Catherine Street was closed for several hours while the Major Crimes Unit processed the scene. Homicide detectives were working throughout the night conducting interviews and reviewing surveillance videos. The homicide was…
Bridgeport Public Schools Looking For Teachers
Bridgeport Public Schools is looking to fill several teaching positions before the start of the new school year. The district will hold Open Teacher Interviews at Bridgeport City Hall, 45 Lyon Terrace, Room 324, from 10 a.m. to noon on July 30, August 6 and August 13. Apply today or learn more: www.bridgeportedu.net/apply Reserve a spot for an Open Teacher Interview: https://bit.ly/4vIXQrm Open Teacher Interview DatesLocation: Bridgeport City Hall, 45 Lyon Terrace, Room 324, Bridgeport, CTTime: 10:00 AM to 12:00 PMDates: July 30, August 6, and August 13
Stolen Motorcycle Chase
An individual stole a motorcycle off of someone and went off into the woods off of Science Road in Norwalk, where he was pursued by State Police, according to an unconfirmed State Police broadcast. One victim was being treated for his injuries.
Two Burglaries
Police are investigating a residential burglary at the 100 block of Catherine Street, and a commercial burglary at the 200 block of Kossuth Street in Bridgeport. Both occurred at around 12:30PM. There is no additional information at this time.
Serious Motorcycle Crash
Report of a crash involving a motorcycle at the Exit 22 rest area on I-95 southbound. First responders are on their way at this time.
BLUMENTHAL INTRODUCES BILL STRENGTHENING SOCIAL SECURITY
Representative Larson introduced the bill in the House of Representatives last month [WASHINGTON, D.C.] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) introduced the Social Security 2100 Act, legislation to increase Social Security benefits and make the critical system financially stable throughout the 21st Century. As our nation’s bedrock social insurance program, Social Security is the most important source of retirement income for 4 out of 5 seniors and provides vital protections for disabled workers and families who have lost a breadwinner. U.S. Representative John Larson (D-CT) has introduced the bill in the U.S. House of Representatives. “Social Security is a promise that must be kept. The Trump Administration’s threats to Social Security and skyrocketing costs require common sense steps to expand benefits and…