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NEW PRIVACY PROTECTIONS IN EFFECT ON JANUARY 1: ATTORNEY GENERAL TONG ADVISES CONNECTICUT CONSUMERS AND BUSINESSES OF OPT OUT RIGHTS AND REQUIREMENTS

Jan 2, 2025 Alex

(Hartford, CT) – Attorney General William Tong today advised Connecticut consumers and businesses of new rights and requirements set to go into effect on January 1, 2025 regarding opt out rights under the Connecticut Data Privacy Act (CTDPA). “We’re all familiar now with the ‘ask site not to track’ pop-ups. Starting January 1, you can install a simple browser extension to answer that question once and for all—and sites you visit will be responsible for knowing and following your preference. This is a key step forward for consumer privacy rights, and I urge consumers on January 1 to take advantage of this right to control their data,” said Attorney General Tong. The CTDPA was enacted in July of last year—one of…

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Bridgeport

Bridgeport News: Man Arrested After Police Pursuit, Gas Station Altercation Involving Firearm

Dec 29, 2024 Alex

On December 27th, around 11:20 a.m., an altercation occurred at a gas station in the 900 Block of Park Avenue involving three parties, including Curtis Dwayne Gibbs. During the incident, a firearm was discharged, though no injuries were reported. Later that day, at approximately 2:45 p.m., Bridgeport Police stopped a motor vehicle near Norman Street and State Street. Curtis Dwayne Gibbs, a passenger in the vehicle, refused to exit and ignored verbal commands from officers, leading to a vehicle pursuit through the City of Bridgeport. The chase caused a motor vehicle accident and continued onto I-95 north. With assistance from Milford Police and the Connecticut State Police, the vehicle was eventually stopped at Exit 41. Curtis Dwayne Gibbs was arrested…

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Norwalk

Norwalk Police Bust Vape Shop Selling Illegal Cannabis Products

Dec 27, 2024 Alex

On Friday, December 20, 2024, the Norwalk Police Special Services Division executed a search and seizure warrant at the R & R Smoke & Convenience Store, located at 213 Main Avenue. The execution of this warrant is part of the ongoing investigation into smoke shops that sell cannabis without a cannabis license. In Connecticut, it is illegal to sell products with a total THC concentration greater than 0.3% without a cannabis license. Officers received information that this location was selling pure marijuana and products that were well above the legal THC level. The search warrant yielded several hundred products that were above the 0.3% THC threshold. In addition, pure marijuana, THC gummies, and Galaxy Gas nitrous oxide were also seized.…

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State News

BLUMENTHAL & CONNOLLY INTRODUCE BICAMERAL LEGISLATION TO PROTECT & EXPAND NATIONAL SCENIC TRAILS

Dec 27, 2024 Alex

[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – Today, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and U.S. Representative Gerry Connolly (D-VA) introduced legislation to preserve and expand America’s national trail system. The Complete America’s Great Trails Act gives a tax credit to landowners who voluntarily make land contributions towards the completion of National Scenic Trails, expanding the trail system and protecting the land from development. Connecticut is home to two of the 11 National Scenic Trails—the Appalachian Trail, which extends 52 miles across the state from Salisbury in the north to Sherman in the south, and the New England Trail, which extends 117 miles across the state from Suffield in the north to Guilford in the south. “The system of National Scenic Trails provides access to truly extraordinary…

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Fairfield

DELIVERY VEHICLE STOLEN AT GUNPOINT, VEHICLE AND ITEMS RECOVERED

Dec 26, 2024 Alex

FAIRFIELD, CT – On December 21, 2024, at approximately 8:31 PM, the Fairfield Police Departmentresponded to a report of a stolen delivery vehicle near the 200 block of Woodrow Avenue in theSouthport section of Fairfield. A delivery driver reported that their vehicle had been taken momentsearlier while making a delivery.The preliminary investigation revealed that while the driver exited the vehicle to deliver a package, anunknown individual entered the vehicle through an open passenger-side door. The suspect was describedas a light-skinned male, dressed in black with a face mask. The driver attempted to intervene but wasthreatened at gunpoint by the suspect, who subsequently drove away in the delivery van.The driver was unharmed and sought assistance from nearby residents to contact police.…

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Bridgeport

Bridgeport News: Victim ID’d in CT Ave Fire

Dec 26, 2024 Alex

Today, the Connecticut State Medical Examiner’s office confirmed that an identification was made on the victim from the structure fire that occurred on December 23rd.  The victim Fabienne Laramee, 26 succumbed to her injuries at the scene. The Bridgeport Fire Department sends its condolences to the family during this difficult time.  The Red Cross has assisted another family from this fire totaling: 6 Families (14 adults, 6 children, and 1 dog) The Bridgeport Fire Marshal’s office, in conjunction with the Connecticut State Police, Fire, and Explosion investigation unit are working together as this is an active investigation to determine the cause of this structure fire.

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Milford Stratford

Meeting for Rehabilitation of the Devon Railroad Bridge Carrying the Metro North New Haven Line in Milford and Stratford

Dec 26, 2024 Alex

A virtual public informational meeting for the project will be held on Thursday, January 9, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. Register for the meeting HERE.  After registering, you'll receive a confirmation email with the meeting access link. The primary purpose of this project is to provide safety and operations improvements to the Devon Railroad Bridge, which carries one of the most popular rail lines in the U.S. Extending its service life will also lead to the construction of the future Devon Bridge Replacement Project..  No right-of-way impacts are anticipated. Construction is expected to start in summer 2025, based on design progress and approval of permit(s). The estimated cost is $110 million, with 80% federal funds and 20% state funds. The proposed project plans…

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Westport

Arrests made in Stolen Motor Vehicle Case

Dec 23, 2024 Alex

On December 22, 2024, at approximately 2:57 PM, Westport Police responded to a residence on a stolen vehicle report. The complainant reported they pulled into their driveway and went inside while leaving their vehicle, a 2020 Bentley, running in the driveway. While inside, the complainant witnessed unknown suspects steal his car from the driveway. Westport Police observed the vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed but did not pursue. The vehicle was outfitted with a tracking device and ultimately recovered in Elmhurst, NY, by members of the NYPD. NYPD also made an arrest of two individuals who were in a different stolen vehicle traveling with the stolen Bentley. This incident comes on the heels of a release that was…

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