Alex – Page 104 – DoingItLocal

Westport

Westport’s Holiday Program Seeks Donations

Nov 9, 2023 Alex

Westport, CT - Human Services Director Elaine Daignault invites community participation in its annual Holiday Giving Program, bringing joy to local families facing financial hardship. The longstanding program is funded entirely by community donations and assists over 80 income-qualified Westport households with school-aged children to purchase gifts and essentials for their families. Annette D'Augelli, Human Services Youth and Family Specialist, has run the program for several years. She states, “Human Services has noted an increase in Westport families and individuals experiencing financial insecurity with many facing unemployment, underemployment, food insecurity, and chronic stress associated with providing for their families.” She continues, “The holidays add an additional financial strain on those living paycheck to paycheck.” Human Services encourages residents, organizations, and…

Bridgeport

TWO ARRESTS – MULTIPLE ARREST WARRANTS

Nov 8, 2023 Alex

Bridgeport Police Department Call for Service no. 23-07931 Detective Bureau Case no. 23D-0206 Robbery 1st Degree – Kidnapping 1st Degree – Burglary 3rd Degree The Original Vazzy’s Restaurant – 513 Broadbridge Avenue / Catamount Food Services - 1055 Huntington Turnpike On January 31, 2023, at approximately 3:40 AM a female employee of The Original Vazzy’s Restaurant and Catamount Food Services entered her workplace at 1055 Huntington Turnpike, Bridgeport CT (Catamount Food Services) and was immediately confronted by two male burglary suspects lying in wait inside the business. One suspect was armed with a knife and the other with a pointed object. Both suspects grabbed hold of the victim and held her against her will. The suspects threatened the victim and took her keys to…

State News

Teen E-Cigarette and Tobacco Addiction (PROTECT) Act

Nov 6, 2023 Alex

U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and U.S. Representative Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL) have reintroduced the bipartisan Preventing Opportunities for Teen E-Cigarette and Tobacco Addiction (PROTECT) Act to combat the rising usage of harmful e-cigarettes and flavored tobacco products among American youth. This legislation aims to address the adverse effects of nicotine found in these products on long-term health and adolescent brain development. The bill has received strong support from various policymakers and organizations, acknowledging the urgent need to counter the escalating public health crisis stemming from widespread teen e-cigarette use. Senator Blumenthal highlighted the urgency of preventing another generation from falling victim to tobacco addiction, emphasizing the detrimental effects posed by e-cigarettes and deceptive marketing strategies used by manufacturers. Representative…

State News

CONNECTICUT CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION ANNOUNCES MORE THAN $1.7 MILLION FOR TRAFFIC & ROAD SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS & STUDIES

Nov 5, 2023 Alex

Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funds traffic safety projects that prevent fatalities, serious injuries [HARTFORD, CT] – Today, U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Chris Murphy (D-CT) and U.S. Representatives John B. Larson (D-CT), Rosa DeLauro (D-CT), Jim Himes (D-CT), and Jahana Hayes (D-CT) announced $1.749 million in funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to support six traffic safety projects across Connecticut. The funds are awarded through the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) grant program established to prevent roadway deaths and serious injuries. “More people are dying on Connecticut’s roadways than ever before, and this $1.7 million in federal funding will help towns plan and make serious safety improvements to prevent these senseless tragedies from occurring,” said…

Westport

Swift Response: Westport Fire Department Quickly Addresses Treadwell Avenue Structure Fire

Nov 4, 2023 Alex

On October 27, 2023, at 4:21 PM, emergency services responded to a reported structure fire at a residence on Treadwell Avenue, dispatched by the Fairfield County Regional Dispatch center. Upon arrival, the homeowner had discovered smoke within the house. The Westport Fire Department arrived swiftly with multiple units, including 4 engines, a ladder truck, a rescue team, and the shift commander. Engine 4 from the Saugatuck Fire Station was the first to arrive within 2 minutes and 6 seconds of the dispatch, swiftly addressing the working fire and conducting searches within the home. Fortunately, no injuries to civilians or firefighters were reported. The Westport Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating the cause of the fire, while Westport Police Department and EMS…

Norwalk

Multi-State Larceny Suspect Arrested in Norwalk for High-Value Fraudulent Car Purchase and Identity Theft

Nov 3, 2023 Alex

On October 26, 2023, Norwalk Police Detectives visited the Suffolk County Correctional Facility in Riverhead, NY, to execute an extraditable warrant for Corey Poole. This arrest stemmed from a 2021 investigation into the fraudulent purchase of a Jeep Grand Cherokee worth over $50,000 using fake identification at a local car dealership. Following an extensive inquiry, detectives identified Poole as the primary suspect, uncovering his involvement in similar crimes across various jurisdictions in Connecticut, New York, and Pennsylvania. Poole, a 22-year-old resident of 5 Seaman Ave Hempstead NY, was taken into custody and transported back to Norwalk Police Headquarters, where charges of Larceny in the First Degree, Identity Theft in the First Degree, and Forgery in the Third Degree were filed…

Bridgeport

The City of Bridgeport and the Downtown Special Services District to Host Reception for the Conclusion of the “Color it In” Mural Program

Nov 2, 2023 Alex

Bridgeport, CT – The City of Bridgeport’s Office of Planning and Economic Development (OPED) has partnered with the Bridgeport Downtown Special Services District (DSSD) to close out its second year of the “Color It In” mural project. The project produced over 30 murals in the downtown area of Bridgeport; helping to utilize vacant walls and spaces to add to DSSD’s initiatives to beautify the City. Murals have been placed throughout all areas of downtown, leaving no stone unturned with exposing residents and visitors to public art. “I would like to thank the Bridgeport DSSD for partnering with the OPED department to help make our downtown area an oasis for artists in our City,” Mayor Ganim stated. “It has been a pleasure…

State News

ATTORNEY GENERAL TONG, BIPARTISAN COALITION OF ATTORNEYS GENERAL SUE META FOR HARM TO YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH

Oct 30, 2023 Alex

(Hartford, CT) -- Attorney General William Tong today joined 42 attorneys general throughout the country suing Meta in federal and state courts alleging that the company knowingly designed and deployed harmful features on Instagram and its other social media platforms that purposefully addict children and teens. At the same time, Meta falsely assured the public that these features are safe and suitable for young users. The attorneys general assert that Meta’s business practices violate state consumer protection laws and the federal Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). These practices have harmed and continue to harm the physical and mental health of children and teens and have fueled what the U.S. Surgeon General has deemed a “youth mental health crisis” which…

State News

MURPHY, BLUMENTHAL PUSH TO FUND PROGRAM TO LOWER COST OF HIGH-SPEED INTERNET

Oct 29, 2023 Alex

WASHINGTON–U.S. Senators Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) joined a group of 32 colleagues in urging Congressional leaders to extend funding for the Affordable Connectivity Program, which provides financial assistance to access high-speed internet for 172,54 households in Connecticut and more than 21 million working families across the nation. “We write to urge you to extend funding for the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP), which provides over 21 million working families with financial assistance for broadband access, to help bridge the digital divide so they can continue to afford the broadband services they need for work, school, health care, and more,” wrote the senators. “Should ACP funding not be extended, millions of Americans could be at risk of losing access…

Uncategorized

Arrest of shooting suspect

Oct 28, 2023 Alex

On October 20, 2023 Silas Dedrick, age 18, of Ansonia was arrested by warrant for his involvement in a shooting on September 17, 2023 on Rockwood Avenue. Dedrick was charged with Assault Second Degree with a Firearm, Assault Second Degree, Reckless Endangerment Second Degree, Threatening First Degree, Unlawful Discharge and Altering Identification Marks on a Firearm, he was held on a $50,000.00 bond to be arraigned at Derby Superior Court on October 23, 2023. The shooting occurred when Dedrick, armed with a gun, attempted to intervene in an altercation between a 47-year-old female relative and her boyfriend. There was a struggle over the gun and the female was shot once in the arm. The female was transported to the hospital…

Westport’s Holiday Program Seeks Donations

TWO ARRESTS – MULTIPLE ARREST WARRANTS

Teen E-Cigarette and Tobacco Addiction (PROTECT) Act

CONNECTICUT CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION ANNOUNCES MORE THAN $1.7 MILLION FOR TRAFFIC & ROAD SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS & STUDIES

Swift Response: Westport Fire Department Quickly Addresses Treadwell Avenue Structure Fire

Multi-State Larceny Suspect Arrested in Norwalk for High-Value Fraudulent Car Purchase and Identity Theft

The City of Bridgeport and the Downtown Special Services District to Host Reception for the Conclusion of the “Color it In” Mural Program

ATTORNEY GENERAL TONG, BIPARTISAN COALITION OF ATTORNEYS GENERAL SUE META FOR HARM TO YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH

MURPHY, BLUMENTHAL PUSH TO FUND PROGRAM TO LOWER COST OF HIGH-SPEED INTERNET

Arrest of shooting suspect

You missed

ATTORNEY GENERAL TONG SECURES COURT ORDER PROTECTING SNAP BENEFITS

Two Men Critically Injured in Bridgeport Crash Involving Parked Tractor-Trailer

Robbery Investigation Leads to Norwalk Man’s Arrest in Stamford

Exploding Massage Gun causes fire risk

DoingItLocal