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GOVERNOR LAMONT ACTIVATES CONNECTICUT’S SEVERE COLD WEATHER PROTOCOL BEGINNING AT 5PM ON CHRISTMAS DAY

Dec 24, 2025 Alex

HARTFORD, CT — Governor Ned Lamont announced that Connecticut’s Severe Cold Weather Protocol will be activated beginning at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 25, 2025, and will remain in effect until 10:00 a.m. on Sunday, December 28, 2025, due to an expected blast of arctic air across the state. State officials warn that while temperatures may be typical early on Christmas Day, conditions will deteriorate after sunset, with overnight wind chills dropping into the single digits and near zero in some areas. Gusty winds up to 20 miles per hour are expected to intensify the cold and increase the risk for those exposed to the elements. The protocol is designed to protect vulnerable populations by ensuring statewide coordination between state…

Bridgeport

BRIDGEPORT MAN CAPTURED AT THE CANADIAN BORDER HOURS AFTER ATTEMPTING TO MURDER HIS EX-WIFE IN BRIDGEPORT

Dec 24, 2025 Alex

A 33-year-old city man was captured at the Canadian border on Wednesday after attempting to shoot and kill his ex-wife in the East End of Bridgeport less than 24 hours earlier. A prompt investigation by the Bridgeport Police Department determined that Joao Victor Borges De Queiroz was hiding in the trunk of his ex-wife's car when she left for work on Tuesday. Borges De Queiroz then fired a shot at her after he pushed down the rear seat of the car. The bullet went through the front windshield, narrowly missing his ex-wife, who is also 33 years old. Borges De Queiroz then choked the victim from behind as she drove for safety. She was eventually able to disarm her ex-husband…

State News

GOVERNOR LAMONT ANNOUNCES CHIEF MARKETING OFFICER ANTHONY ANTHONY TO LEAVE STATE SERVICE

Dec 21, 2025 Alex

(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that Anthony Anthony, who has served as Connecticut’s chief marketing officer since March 2023, will depart state service effective February 6, 2026, to pursue a new professional opportunity. Under Anthony, statewide brand perception shifted dramatically – from “boring, small, expensive” in 2021, to a modern identity anchored in cultural identity, history, and an unexpected rallying cry: pizza. Anthony spearheaded the strategic rebrand of the state launched in October 2023, better positioning Connecticut within national economic conversations while supporting recent population growth, business recruitment, and visitor spending. By aligning tourism, business recruitment, resident pride, and innovation messaging, the state saw massive growth in public engagement and global visibility. Since 2022, Connecticut’s earned media…

Fairfield

Post Road Smoke Condition

Dec 21, 2025 Alex

Report of a heavy smoke condition on the 1000 block of the Post Road in Fairfield. Firefighters on scene are reporting no visible flames, and that the fire appears to be out at this time, but are inspecting a smoke condition at this time.

Entertainment Fairfield

Make Music Fairfield to Host Winter Solstice Stroll Through Downtown

Dec 20, 2025 Alex

FAIRFIELD, CT — Make Music Fairfield announced it will host the winter edition of its community music event, The Solstice Stroll, on Sunday, December 21, from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m., celebrating the winter solstice with song. The event will feature a musical promenade through the heart of Fairfield’s Cultural District, beginning at the Fairfield Theatre Company’s StageOne Box Office. Participants will stop at the Sacred Heart University Community Theatre and the Main Library before concluding at the Sherman Green Gazebo, where holiday-themed music will be performed throughout the walk. Organizers say the event is free and open to all, similar to Make Music Fairfield’s larger summer solstice festival. Musicians and singers of all skill levels are invited to participate,…

Bridgeport

Third Floor Fire

Dec 19, 2025 Alex

Report of a fire on the third floor of a building in the 1000 block of EAST Main Street in Bridgeport. Firefighters are on scene reporting that the fire is out at this time. EDIT: It was East Main Street, not Main Street.

Bridgeport

Bridgeport, Alliance Distribute 2,000 Blessing Boxes to Families Using SNAP and EBT

Dec 19, 2025 Alex

BRIDGEPORT, CT — The City of Bridgeport, in partnership with the Alliance for Community Empowerment, hosted a Blessing Boxes distribution event on Wednesday, December 17, providing food and household essentials to residents during the holiday season. The event took place from noon to 3 p.m. at 1151 Park Avenue and served individuals and families who receive SNAP or EBT benefits. Using a drive-through and walk-up format, volunteers distributed 2,000 Blessing Boxes designed to provide meals and essential items while ensuring easy and efficient access for residents. Mayor Joe Ganim thanked the many volunteers and partners involved, including Alliance, M&T Bank, and other community supporters. He said the event reflected the spirit of the season and demonstrated how collaboration can positively…

State News

ATTORNEY GENERAL TONG SECURES COURT ORDER PROTECTING SNAP BENEFITS

Dec 18, 2025 Alex

(Hartford, CT) -- Attorney General William Tong today released the following statement after a federal judge blocked the Trump administration’s efforts to penalize states with millions of dollars in fines related to their Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) operations: “The Trump Administration couldn’t get their own story straight, but wanted to penalize states anyway for not following their unlawful guidance that they had already abandoned. We sued, and once again we have a court order blocking Trump from defunding SNAP and using hunger as a political weapon,” said Attorney General Tong. On November 26, Attorney General Tong joined a coalition of 21 attorneys general in suing the Trump administration after it attempted to cut off SNAP benefits for tens of thousands of lawful permanent…

Bridgeport

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

Dec 18, 2025 Alex

On December 16, 2025, at approximately 3:39 p.m., Bridgeport Police officers responded to a serious motor vehicle collision at the intersection of North Washington Avenue and Housatonic Avenue. Upon arrival, officers observed emergency medical personnel from American Medical Response transporting a male passenger to St. Vincent’s Medical Center and a male driver to Bridgeport Hospital. The scene was secured, and the Bridgeport Police Reconstruction Team was requested and responded to the location. A preliminary investigation determined that a silver four-door sedan, operated by a 32-year-old Bridgeport resident and occupied by a 31-year-old Bridgeport resident passenger, was traveling westbound on North Washington Avenue when it collided with the rear of a tractor-trailer parked in the westbound lane. The tractor-trailer was occupied…

Norwalk

Robbery Investigation Leads to Norwalk Man’s Arrest in Stamford

Dec 18, 2025 Alex

NORWALK, CT — A robbery investigation that began on Woodward Avenue last month has resulted in the arrest of a Norwalk man, according to police. On November 17, 2025, at approximately 9:04 PM, Norwalk Combined Dispatch received a report of an armed subject in the area of 42 Woodward Avenue. The caller reported that a male was outside with a firearm threatening individuals, while a second suspect allegedly stole money from the complainant. Both suspects fled the area before officers arrived. The Norwalk Police Department Detective Bureau assumed the investigation and, through surveillance video review and other investigative efforts, Detective Imparato identified one of the suspects as Jimmie Springer. An arrest warrant was subsequently obtained through Stamford Superior Court. On…

GOVERNOR LAMONT ACTIVATES CONNECTICUT’S SEVERE COLD WEATHER PROTOCOL BEGINNING AT 5PM ON CHRISTMAS DAY

BRIDGEPORT MAN CAPTURED AT THE CANADIAN BORDER HOURS AFTER ATTEMPTING TO MURDER HIS EX-WIFE IN BRIDGEPORT

GOVERNOR LAMONT ANNOUNCES CHIEF MARKETING OFFICER ANTHONY ANTHONY TO LEAVE STATE SERVICE

Post Road Smoke Condition

Make Music Fairfield to Host Winter Solstice Stroll Through Downtown

Third Floor Fire

Bridgeport, Alliance Distribute 2,000 Blessing Boxes to Families Using SNAP and EBT

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

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