I-95 back up
#cttraffic--I-95 is backed up in both directions at exit 27 due to Arena at Harbor Yard traffic.
Malloys meets Obama to push minimum wage increase
#WASHINGTON, DC – Governor Dannel P. Malloy today attended a meeting at the White House with President Barack Obama, Vice President Joseph Biden, U.S. Labor Secretary Thomas Perez, International President of the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Mary Kay Henry, Director of the National Economic Council Gene Sperling, Valerie Jarrett, a senior adviser to President Obama, and others to discuss state-level efforts to raise the minimum wage.
Fairfield News: Purse snatching
4:55pm--#Fairfield CT--Police are investigating a purse snatching that just occurred at the Cumberland Farms on Kings Highway East. Suspect fled in a dark colored car, police have the plate number and other details I won't post at this time.
Milford News: Train hits car
#Milford CT-- A Metro North train carrying about 80 passengers collided with a car Friday afternoon on Oronoque Road. There were no reported injuries. The road has had a history of car/train collisions in the past according to MTA spokesman.
WorkPlace Film Series on Disability
The WorkPlace is presenting the Add Us In, four-part film series focusing on disability topics. The documentary, Murderball the second film of the Add Us In Series. Come join us on March 5 at 7pm at The Bijou Theatre, 275 Fairfield Ave., Bridgeport, CT. Admission is FREE. Please call (203) 610-8570 by Monday, March 3rd to RSVP and advise if you will need additional accommodations. Murderball, an inspiring story which conveys the message of hope, courage, faith and determination, is based on the Paralympic sport known as Wheelchair Rugby in the United States. The plot of the movie centers on a rivalry between two of the strongest teams of the 2004 Paralympic Games and their quest to overcome hurdles. Released in 2005, Murderball took the cinemagoers…
Bridgeport News: Pedestrian struck update
#Bridgeprort CT--In a story we brought to live as it was happening --Bridgeport Police are investigating a serious motor vehicle accident involving a pedestrian that occurred last night in the area of State Street and Iranistan Avenue. The pedestrian, Andres Nunez, 38, of Lewis Street, suffered a severe head injury and was in critical condition. The driver of the vehicle, a BMW sport utility vehicle, remained on the scene. Police were called just before 8:30 p.m. The SUV was traveling east on State Street. The pedestrian was in right lane when he was struck. The victim was taken to Bridgeport Hospital, and the accident remains under investigation
Easton News: Garage Fire
11:41pm--#Easton CT--Report of a garage fire at 144 Moreshouse Road, all occupants have evacuated the home, firefighters on the way. UPDATE--Turns out to be water flowing from the ceiling into the light fixtures and alarm system.
Tonight’s car fire
8:50pm--#Fairfield CT-- Tonight's car fire is in front of Vinny's at 93 Post Road.
Pedestrian Struck
8:26pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A pedestrian has been hit in front of the Citgo Station at Iranistan and State Street. First responders on the way. Additional police being sent for a possible fight.
CT Government data to be placed on the internet
#HARTFORD, CT – Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced he has signed an executive order that will result in widespread amounts of raw government data to be collected, placed on the internet, and shared with the public in a major effort to increase transparency and provide a useful database that can be utilized by residents for any number of purposes. The Governor explained that the purpose of the order is to display data in its rawest form, before it has been aggregated and analyzed. “Sharing data collected by state government will help to break down silos within government, make data more easily available for analysis by researchers and entrepreneurs, and in turn help spur economic growth and creative new policy,”…