Orange News: Stuck!
2023-01-27@10:18pm--#Orange CT-- Firefighters were dispatched to Wildwood Drive for a person with their arm stuck in the refrigerator. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport staffer fired, rehired and refired claims retaliation for backing Ganim’s opponent, candidate upset at election year tactics
With an upcoming mayoral election quickly approaching, the executive leadership of our city is showing that they will stop at nothing to ensure they continue to remain in office. The recent termination of Maria Pires is nothing more than an attempt to bully city employees from exercising their civil rights to be involved in the political process. According to the CT Post, city officials claimed Pires was fired last month due to an unspecified “reorganization” which led Pires to seek legal representation and challenge the firing. As a result, she was reinstated by the Civil Service Commission. This week, city officials are now claiming “budget constraints” that have led to the termination of Pires. If the city was truly under…
I-95 Crash
2023-01-27@1:51pm--#Fairfield CT-- #Bridgeport CT-- #cttraffic-- A crash not showing on the traffic cameras on I-95 southbound between exits 26 and 25. This news report is made possible by:
State EValuateCT Dashboard Highlighting Connecticut’s Electric Vehicle Infrastructure and Market
The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) has launched a new digital tool that illustrates Connecticut’s electric vehicle (EV) market and EV infrastructure. It was developed in collaboration with the Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles (CTDMV) and Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (CTDEEP). EValuateCT is a comprehensive dashboard providing insights into the current state of vehicle electrification in Connecticut—including where public EV chargers are located throughout the state, what EV makes and models are most popular, in which communities EVs are registered, and more. “This new, innovative dashboard makes the data of Connecticut’s electric vehicle infrastructure accessible and serves as a valuable tool for residents, travelers, policymakers, and other stakeholders,” said Connecticut Department of Transportation Commissioner Garrett Eucalitto. “I want to thank our partners at CTDMV and…
Funds to Assist Renters Facing Eviction
Bridgeport, CT – Yesterday, Governor Ned Lamont and Housing Commissioner Seila Mosquera-Bruno announced the Eviction Prevention Fund that will assist renters who are on the verge of eviction because of past due rent. UniteCT and the Rent Bank have provided $12.5 million for the fund and plans to allot households up to $5,000 to cover the cost of rent that may be past due. To inquire for eligibility, renters must call the UniteCT Call Center at 1-844-864-8328 where they will be directed to speak with a local UniteCT Resource Center. Tenants will be able to complete the application and will also be granted access to mediators at Quinnipiac University’s Center on Dispute Resolution if a tenant requires but does not…
NORWALK NEWS: CATALYTIC CONVERTER THEFTS
On January 25, 2023 The Norwalk Police Department Combined Dispatch Center received several complaints throughout the day of catalytic converters thefts from parked vehicles. All thefts, except for one, occurred in the East Norwalk area of the City, with one reported at Norwalk Hospital. Witnesses and video reported and showed a tan colored older Lexus with a sunroof and a black colored trunk, bearing Connecticut registration 404FDJ as parking next to vehicles, and its occupants exiting and removing the catalytic converters from under the vehicles. The suspects were reported to be wearing face masks and appear to have concentrated their efforts in east Norwalk. One of the witnesses reported that the tan Lexus vehicle attempted to strike her while she…
Shelton News: Today’s Vehicle Fire
2023-01-26@6:06pm--#Shelton CT-- A viewer sent in today's vehicle fire from Route 8 southbound near exit 13. No word on any injuries.
Bridgeport News: Rollover Crash
2023-01-26@7:13pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Police are investigating a 2-car crash on East Main at Putnam Street. Everyone made it out of the car safely. There were no reported injuries. https://youtu.be/ZQy7qB7W2FQ
Fairfield News: LoveBird Flies The Coop
#Fairfield CT--Lovebird, a chicken restaurant located at 2385 Black Rock Turnpike recently closed their doors for good.
Fairfield News: Penny’s Diner Closes
2023-01-26 #Fairfield CT-- Hungry patrons were surprised to learn that Penny's Diner on Black Rock Turnpike has closed down. Penny's Norwalk location will remain open.