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Stratford

Teen Events for February at Straford Library

Feb 2, 2025 Alex

2/1-3/1: Black History Month - Be Inspired So many Black Americans have inspired us and changed our lives! Now it's your turn. Who inspires you? How would you like to inspire others? Share your aspirations & inspirations on our Be Inspired Board all month long in the Teen Department. Location: Teen DepartmentGrades: 6-12No registration required 2/6: 3:30-4:30 PM - Teen Job & Resource Info Session You’re invited to attend our upcoming Teen Job & Resource Info Session! Presentation by The Workplace’s Career Hub division. Learn about available opportunities for people ages 14-24, including internships, social services, job placements, apprenticeships, and more. Location: Lovell RoomGrades: 8-12Registration required 2/11: 3:30-4:30 PM - DIY Chocolate Truffles We’re going to create our own rich,…

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Stratford

STRATFORD LIBRARY KIDS EVENTS IN FEBRUARY

Jan 31, 2025 Alex

Winter StorytimesThe Stratford Library Children’s Dept. offers weekly storytimes for children. Storytimes meet at 10:30 am. On Mondays, Toddler Time meets for ages 0-2. On Tuesdays, Preschool Storytime meets for ages 3-5. Baby Lapsit meets on Thursdays for babies 0-18 months. Friday Fun offers stories and songs for ages 2-5. (No storytime on Feb 17). Enjoy early literacy activities and meet other families at Library storytimes. Registration is required. Painting Class: ImpressionismThe Stratford Library Children’s Dept. will offer an Impressionism painting class on Monday, February 3 at 4 pm for children ages 8-13. We will discuss major impressionist artists, then create an impressionist-inspired work of art. No experience necessary, but participants should be comfortable using paints. Kids Podcasting ClubThe Stratford…

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Norwalk

Peeping Plot Foiled: Norwalk Man Arrested for Hidden Bathroom Camera

Jan 30, 2025 Alex

On January 28, 2025, the Norwalk Police Department arrested Hector Camacho for Criminal Attempt at Voyeurism with Malice following a months-long investigation. The case began on September 29, 2024, when a complainant found a hidden camera in a local restaurant's bathroom. Detectives conducted interviews, reviewed surveillance footage, and used forensic DNA analysis to identify Camacho as the suspect responsible for placing the device. An arrest warrant was obtained, leading to his apprehension by Norwalk Detectives. Camacho, a resident of Weston, CT, is being held on a $75,000 bond and is scheduled to appear in court on February 11, 2025. The Norwalk Police encourage anyone with information to contact their tip line at 203-854-3111 or submit anonymous tips via their website…

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Norwalk

Norwalk Police Arrest Suspect in Sexual Assault Case

Jan 30, 2025 Alex

Norwalk police have arrested Moises Ruiz, 37, of Cliff Street, following an investigation into allegations of sexual assault involving multiple juvenile victims. The investigation, launched by the Special Victims Unit on November 23, 2023, led to an arrest warrant for Ruiz, who was tracked to Gwinnett County, Georgia with the assistance of the U.S. Marshals Service Violent Fugitive Task Force. Ruiz was taken into custody on January 15, 2025, and extradited to Norwalk on January 28, 2025. He is charged with two counts of Sexual Assault in the Fourth Degree and two counts of Risk of Injury to a Minor. His bond is set at $50,000, and he is scheduled to appear in Stamford Superior Court on January 29, 2025.…

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State News

MURPHY, SCHATZ, CRUZ, BRITT INTRODUCE BIPARTISAN LEGISLATION TO KEEP KIDS SAFE, HEALTHY, OFF SOCIAL MEDIA

Jan 30, 2025 Alex

WASHINGTON–U.S. Senators Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), Brian Schatz (D-Hawai‘i), Ted Cruz (R-Texas), and Katie Britt (R-Ala.) introduced the Kids Off Social Media Act, bipartisan legislation to keep kids off social media and help protect them from its harmful impacts. The bill would establish a minimum age of 13 for social media use and prohibit platforms from feeding algorithmically-targeted content to users under the age of 17. “Everyone knows how harmful social media can be to kids. As a parent, I’ve seen firsthand how these platforms use intentionally addictive algorithms to spoon-feed young people horrifying content glorifying everything from suicide to eating disorders. Yet these companies have proven they will choose profits over the wellbeing of our kids unless we force them to do otherwise. This bipartisan…

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State News

GOVERNOR LAMONT AND COMMISSIONER RUSSELL-TUCKER ANNOUNCE GUIDANCE DOCUMENT ISSUED TO K-12 SCHOOLS ON THE PROTECTION OF STUDENTS IN THE CLASSROOM PERTAINING TO IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT ACTIVITIES

Jan 29, 2025 Alex

(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont and Education Commissioner Charlene Russell-Tucker today announced that the Connecticut State Department of Education has issued a guidance document to every K-12 public school district in Connecticut in response to questions regarding the impact that recent changes in policy guidance from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security pertaining to immigration enforcement activities may have on school operations, student privacy, and the safeguarding of students while in school. Both Connecticut and federal law protect a student’s right to attend public school, regardless of their immigration status. This guidance is intended to provide school districts and their governing bodies with an overview of state and federal laws pertaining to student rights and the responsibilities of school districts, and…

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Stratford

“BLACK HISTORY MONTH” EVENTS SCHEDULED AT LIBRARY

Jan 29, 2025 Alex

Film & Literature Programs Set in Stratford The Stratford Library, in conjunction with the nationwide celebration of “Black History Month,” will present special events relating to the Black experience, covering film, discussion, and literature. As part of its long-range plan, the Library will provide Stratford residents with materials and programs that foster understanding and appreciation for their heritage and the diversity of the community. Programs are free and open to the public. All events will be held in the Library’s Lovell Room. The special “Black History Month” events scheduled at the Library: Talk: Learn About RiSEThe purpose of the RiSE study is to learn whether the stress reduction program, called “Resilience, Stress, and Ethnicity,” improves the body’s response to stress…

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Bridgeport

Bridgeport Police Investigating Fatal Hit-and-Run Collision

Jan 28, 2025 Alex

On January 25, 2025, Bridgeport Police observed a serious motor vehicle collision at the intersection of Barnum Avenue and Harriet Street while on routine patrol. A 53-year-old male, later identified as Andre Scarlett of Bridgeport, sustained serious injuries when his black 2000 Saturn SC2 was struck by a gray 2013 Hyundai Sonata with North Carolina plates (HCZ1398) as he attempted to pass through the intersection. The occupants of the Hyundai Sonata fled the scene on foot. Scarlett was transported to Bridgeport Hospital by American Medical Response but tragically succumbed to his injuries. The Bridgeport Police Serious Crash Investigation Team is leading the investigation and extends its condolences to Scarlett’s family and friends. Police urge anyone with information to contact Officer…

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