Bridgeport News: Crash!
2022-10-11@12:40pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Report of a crash with injuries at Pembroke and Arctic Street. This news report is made possible by:
Easton News: House Fire
2022-10-10@12:10am--#Easton CT-- #ctfire--Firefighters were called to a house fire on Northwood Drive. When they arrived they found fire on the right side of the home on fire. The homeowner told me it was the porch and that everyone made it out safely. They also said they were thankful for the smoke alarms which alerted them to the fire. The area town provided mutual aid to combat the fire.
$70 MILLION IN APPRECIATION BONUS PAYMENTS FOR CONNECTICUT CHILD CARE WORKERS
Full-Time Workers Will Receive $1,000 and Part-Time Workers Will Receive $400 in One-Time Payments (HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that his administration is releasing $70 million in state funding that will be used to provide bonus payments to the staff of child care providers in Connecticut who provide safe and nurturing care to the state’s youngest infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. Individual bonuses will amount to $1,000 for full-time workers and $400 for part-time workers. The governor explained that this initiative, known as Wage Supports for Early Childhood Educators, was created to show gratitude for the service of child care workers, particularly during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. It was included as part of the state budget…
Stratford News: Pickup Hits Building
2022-10-10@7:19pm--#Stratford CT-- One person was injured after his pickup truck crashes through a fence and into 1294 Stratford Avenue. He was transported to the hospital with unknown injuries. https://youtu.be/6KVfTm--slQ
Fairfield News: Car and Bicycle Collide
2022-10-10@7:18pm--#Fairfield CT-- Report of a bicycle and car colliding at Stratfield Center on Stratfield Road near Fairfield Woods Road. This news report is made possible by:
Fairfield News: Bank Robbery Investigation
On Monday October 10, 2022 at approximately 3:15pm, the Fairfield Police Emergency Communications Center received a call from bank security reporting a robbery at TD Bank (1643 Post Road). The first arriving officers were able to ascertain that a Hispanic or light-skinned black male described to be in his mid 50’s, thin build, approximately 5’11” tall, wearing a gray hooded sweatshirt and a medical mask demanded money from the teller and fled the scene with an undisclosed amount of cash. No weapon was used and no injuries were reported. The Fairfield Police K9 Unit responded to assist with tracking efforts but was unable to locate the suspect. This incident is currently under investigation by the Fairfield Police Detective Bureau. Anonymous…
Ansonia News: Drowning
2022-10-10@5:15pm--#Ansonia CT-- First responders are on the way for a drowning on Gardners Lane. A male is unresponsive and CRP instructions are being given. This news report is made possible by:
Fairfield News: Bank Robbery
BANK ROBBERY INVESTIGATION: The Fairfield Police Department is currently investigating a report of a Bank Robbery which occurred at TD Bank at 1643 Post Road, Fairfield at approximately 3:21 PM. Bank employees described the suspect as a black male in his 50’s, thin build, approximately 5’11”, wearing a grey hooded sweatshirt, black sweatpants and white/black Air Jordan sneakers. There is a large police presence in the area as this is an ongoing investigation. If you see anyone suspicious in the area, call 911. Additional updates will be posted when they are available.
GOVERNOR LAMONT ANNOUNCES SIGNIFICANT ENROLLMENT IN NEWLY LAUNCHED CAREERCONNECT JOB TRAINING INITIATIVE More Than 1,108 Connecticut Residents Have Signed Up So Far (HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that more than 1,108 Connecticut residents have enrolled in CareerConneCT since the state’s newest and largest job training initiative, which is administered by the Connecticut Office of Workforce Strategy, began accepting applications in August. “We are building CareerConneCT to become one of the largest workforce development initiatives ever executed in Connecticut,” Governor Lamont said. “We’ve already received significant commitments from employers that are looking to hire thousands of workers across a broad spectrum of high-quality, good-paying fields. This is an opportunity for those who are unemployed or underemployed to receive no-cost training in…
More Working Families, Single and Older Adults Will Become Eligible for SNAP; Monthly Benefits Will Rise More Than 12% For All Current Enrollees
(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont to announced that the Connecticut Department of Social Services (DSS) will implement new eligibility benefit levels in the state’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) beginning October 1, 2022, that will result in an estimated 44,000 additional Connecticut residents in 17,600 households becoming eligible for the food assistance program. Additionally, current enrollees will receive more than a 12% increase in their monthly benefits from the program’s annual cost-of-living adjustment.Connecticut’s SNAP program serves more than 222,600 households, including 138,800 children. Formerly known as food stamps, the federally-funded service combats food insecurity for eligible working families, other qualified adults, older adults, and persons with disabilities.“Expanding the eligibility levels will enable a greater number of individuals and families…