2 Motorcycle and One Car Highway Crash
Report of a crash involving 2 Motorcycles and a car on I-95 Northbound by exit 19. First responders are on scene, reporting two transported for their injuries.
GOVERNOR LAMONT SIGNS AGREEMENT ESTABLISHING UNINSURED AND UNDERINSURED MOTORIST COVERAGE FOR CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION EMPLOYEES
(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Connecticut Employees Union Independent (CEUI) requiring the State of Connecticut to extend uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage to Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) employees, providing critical protections to the workers who maintain Connecticut’s roads and highways. The agreement provides up to $1 million in coverage per person for CTDOT employees injured by uninsured or underinsured drivers while performing their job duties, including when these workers are outside of their assigned vehicles in active work zones. The coverage mirrors protections already in place for the Connecticut State Police, who also face similar risks on the roads while performing their jobs. It will be provided under…
Fairfield Dog Days Returns June 28
5th Annual Fairfield Dog Days Community EventPresented by the Fairfield Chamber of Commerce Fairfield, CT - This year's event is scheduled for Sunday, June 28th, from 11:00am to 4:00pm and includes vendors, dog-centric activities, entertainment, giveaways, and more. The free event is a full family day event for all ages. This lively outdoor festival brings together dog lovers, local businesses, and animal advocates to celebrate the Fairfield community and pamper four-legged best friends. "It's a wonderful event for the community with activities for kids and adults, and allows Adopt-A-Dog to show off some of our adorable adoptables! We look forward to having positive and fun days and hope to recruit some new foster families as well". Vendor applications are open.…
GOVERNOR LAMONT ANNOUNCES FUNDING TO SUPPORT THE REDEVELOPMENT OF 12 UNUSED, BLIGHTED PROPERTIES
(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont announced today that his administration is releasing $15.2 million in state funding to support assessment and remediation activities at 12 blighted properties across Connecticut, helping cover the costs of cleaning up these unused, polluted parcels so they can be redeveloped and returned to productive use, including for the creation of new housing and other economic development and job growth opportunities. The grants are being distributed through the Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development’s (DECD) Brownfield Remediation and Development Program. This round of funding will support investigation and cleanup activities on 267 acres of land and are expected to leverage more than $81 million in private investments. “By partnering with towns and developers, we…
Stratford Police Warn Residents About Bank Impersonation Scam
The Stratford Police Department is warning residents about a bank impersonation scam that has recently targeted local residents and caused substantial financial losses. Scammers contact victims while posing as representatives from their bank. They often use spoofed phone numbers that appear to be legitimate bank numbers and may have personal information, account details or knowledge of recent transactions, making the call seem legitimate. The scammer creates a sense of urgency by claiming your account has been compromised, involved in fraud or linked to criminal activity. They then instruct victims to withdraw money from their accounts and send it through wire transfers, cash apps, cryptocurrency, gift cards or other methods. Within the past month alone, residents have lost hundreds of thousands…
Town Clarifies Summer School Zone Speed Limits
Reduced 20 MPH Speed Limit Will Not Be Enforced Throughout the Summer The Town of Fairfield reminds drivers that its Automated Traffic Enforcement Safety Device (ATESD) program in designated school zones remains operational throughout the summer months, but the 20-mph speed limit will not be enforced from June 17 to September 1 when school is not in session. Effective June 17, speed safety cameras will only enforce the regular posted speed limit, which is either 25 or 30 mph, depending on the location. Speed safety cameras will continue to monitor and enforce posted speed limits 24 hours a day, seven days a week. When school resumes on September 1, the 20-mph speed limit will once again be enforced during school…
CONNECTICUT TO CELEBRATE WORLD’S LARGEST ANNUAL MUSIC EVENT ON SUNDAY JUNE 21
Hundreds of free music-making events are planned across Connecticut on Sunday, June 21, as communities statewide join the global Make Music Day celebration. Seventeen Connecticut cities and towns will host performances, workshops, interactive activities, and community events as part of the worldwide festival held annually on the summer solstice. Make Music Day began in France in 1982 as the Fête de la Musique and is now celebrated in more than 2,000 cities worldwide. Unlike a traditional music festival, Make Music Day invites people of all ages and skill levels to perform, learn, teach, and enjoy music in public spaces free of charge. Participating Connecticut communities include Bethel, Bridgeport, Danbury, Fairfield, Hebron, Manchester, New Haven, New London, Norwalk, Norwich, Old Lyme,…
MULTIPLE ARRESTS MADE IN JOINT UNDERCOVER OPERATION TARGETING ONLINE CHILD SEXUAL EXPLOITATION
On Friday, June 12, 2026, the Norwalk Police Department’s Special Victims Unit, in partnership with the Stamford Police Department’s Special Victims Unit and U.S. Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), concluded a multi-agency undercover operation targeting individuals seeking to engage in sexual activity with minors. During the investigation, detectives from the Norwalk Police SVU posted advertisements on dating websites and social media platforms. Undercover officers posed as 15-year-old males and females. As a result of the operation, the following individuals were arrested and charged: Detroja Kabhi, 23, of West Haven Criminal Attempt at Risk of Injury – Sexual Contact with Victim Under 16 Criminal Attempt at Commercial Sexual Abuse of a Minor Criminal Attempt at Sexual Assault 2nd Degree Giys Jbeili, 34,…
Make Music Fairfield Returns June 21
International Make Music Day to Take Place Sunday, June 21 Fairfield, CT - Make Music Day 2026 returns to Fairfield on Sunday, June 21 from 8AM - 10PM. 2026 marks the 9th year that Fairfield has celebrated Make Music Day. This year, there will be over 100 performers, 18 venues, and 70+ performances over the course of the 14-hour festival day. Make Music Day is the free, outdoor music festival celebrated annually all over the world on the Summer Solstice. Created in Paris, France in 1982, Make Music Day, or “Fête de la Musique”, has grown to more than 2,000 cities, making it the globe’s largest music event. Make Music Day features free music of all styles, and is open…
Attorney General Tong Wins Lawsuit Over H-1B Visa Fee
ATTORNEY GENERAL WINS LAWSUIT CHALLENGING TRUMP ADMINISTRATION’S UNLAWFUL $100K TAX FOR H-1B VISAS (Hartford, CT) — Attorney General William Tong today released the following statement regarding a final ruling from the U.S. District Court of Massachusetts finding unlawful and vacating the Trump Administration’s policy imposing a $100,000 tax payment on new H-1B visa petitions. H-1B visas allow U.S. employers to hire highly skilled foreign national workers in roles that require specialized skills, including as teachers, physicians, researchers, nurses, and other vital workers, to alleviate nationwide labor shortages. The tax created a costly barrier for employers, weakened the economy, and disrupted essential services, especially for public sector and government employers trying to fill these positions. Attorney General Tong joined a multistate…