Accident on the Merritt Parkway
5:06pm--#Fairfield CT--Car accident with possible injuries on the Merritt Parkway northbound between exits 42-44. Just what your commute needs..... UPDATE--Four car accident
Connecticut Job Numbers Fall By 5,700 In February
The number of jobs in Connecticut fell by 5,700 in February, according to the monthly jobs report released Thursday, although the state's job level is still in positive territory for the year. Ed Deak, an economist who does forecasts of the Connecticut economy for the New England Economic Partnership, said the big swings in monthly data suggest it's not reliable. But he said the big picture is clear: Connecticut is not adding jobs as quickly as the nation. "We seem to be slogging along somewhere at 40 to 60 percent of the recovery of the U.S.," he said. The Hartford Courant has the full story here.......
Smoke Condition In Ansonia Building
3:39am-- #Ansonia CT #ctfire--Firefighters are on the scene at 15 West Main Street where there is a smoke condition on the fourth floor. The building has been evacuated. Firefighter confirming it is burnt food on the stove.
Tonight’s Car Fire
3:23am--#Bridgeport CT--Tonight's car fire is at 7 Little Street (near South Avenue). Reports say it is near a house. Firefighters on the way.
Man with a gun in a diner
1:39am--#Fairfield CT--Police are on the scene at Athena Diner, 3350 Post Rd for a patron who took out a handgun and placed it on his table freaking out patrons. Police are questioning two men, checking their backgrounds, neither have warrants. UPDATE-- On March 29, 2013 at 1:41 am the Fairfield Emergency Communications Center received a 911 call from a complainant at Athena Diner 3350 Post Road Southport, CT. Rahul Taylor, (D.O.B. 12/5/83) of 35 Treadwell Avenue, Westport, CT, was arrested and charged with three counts of Threatening 1st Degree, Reckless Endangerment, Breach of Peace and Carrying a firearm under influence of alcohol/drugs after he was intoxicated inside the Athena Diner 3350 Post Road and displayed a loaded handgun which threatened…
Explosions Heard in Bridgeport Trumbull Area
10:18pm--#Bridgeport CT #Trumbull CT--An Bridgeport Police Officer on patrol heard two loud explosions on Chopsey Hill Road near Park City Magnet School. A call came in from the 1900 block of Chopsey Hill Road for an explosion. No reported power out or issues in the area. The officer said it sounded as if it came from the Trumbull area.
Water Main Break In Fairfield
5:59pm--#Fairfield CT--Old Post Road will be closed between South Benson Road and Belmont Street due to a water main break. The media love these so expect a media onslaught any minute now.....
Police pursuit
5:35pm--#Bridgeport/Stratford CT--Stratford Police just terminated a pursuit into Summerfield and Boston Ave. Police are looking for 381 ZLA a black 2013 Infinity SX 37 rental SUV.
The DoingItLocalMobile Needed A Battery Change!
Luck was on my side yesterday. I needed a new battery and Rob from Rescue All Roadside Inc. was nearby to help! Here he is installing a new Interstate Battery. Because I go running to news calls at all hours of the night to who knows where I needed the best, something outrageously reliable.! What surprised me was the battery replaced was 7 years old, I'm very lucky it went when it did, batteries are usually good for 5 years. Rob's Rescue All Roadside Facebook page is here... His phone number is 203-212-3762.
Lil’ Moe’s Scores Again With Big Flavored Steaks!
[caption id="attachment_10463" align="alignright" width="210"] Ah the Rib Eye![/caption] There are restaurants known for their seafood and there are steakhouses. It's not often you find a place that exceeds at both. When I first met Maureen the owner she bragged about the freshness of the food at Lil' Moe's. This indeed has to be the case because when I reviewed the seafood two weeks ago I just could not believe how flavorful everything was. You didn't have to smother it with lemon or cocktail sauce. Well we had to give the steaks a try! I learned my previous lessons on how easy it is to overstuffed at Lil' Moe's. The four of us shared one shrimp cocktail and a side of…