2022--02-03-10:39am--#Bridgeport CT-- Today's vehicle fire is a 3-wheeled recreational vehicle behind a home on Bunnell Street. It is not near any homes and the firefighters are taking care of it. This news report is made possible by:
U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Chair of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Subcommittee on Consumer Protection, Product Safety, and Data Security, convened a hearing titled, “Stopping COVID-19 Fraud and Price Gouging,” During the hearing, senators and witnesses examined the ongoing scams and price gouging related to the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighted education efforts to ensure consumers are aware of such scams, and explored proposals to strengthen FTC enforcement against unfair and deceptive practices.In his opening remarks, Blumenthal shared the story of a Shelton, Connecticut resident whose son paid $60 for a rapid COVID test after waiting for hours at multiple locations and was told all tests were out of stock.“He needed a test because he was potentially a danger to…
2022-02-02@6:36pm--#Fairfield CT-- Police were called to AFC Urgent Care where a child was reportedly stabbed in the head from a domestic fight yesterday.T his news report is made possible by:
2022-02-02@6:22pp--#Fairfield CT-- #Bridgeport CT--Fairfield Emergency Communications is getting flooded with calls regarding a strong odor of gas from Stratfield Road, Fairfield Woods, Katona Drive all the way to Park Avenue. Fairfield Fire is working with the gas company supervisor. Bridgeport Fire Department also receiving the same calls in the north end off of Park Avenue. Their radio dispatch said they are possibly tracing a sewer gas problem they encountered last week. This news report is made possible by our SAFE heating sponsor:
(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today unveiled his first package of legislative proposals for the 2022 regular session, which includes a series of tax cuts that will provide approximately $336 million in relief for Connecticut residents.The governor said that he is proposing the tax cut package as the state is projecting an operating surplus of $1.48 billion, which will enable a significant reduction in the one-time revenues built into the enacted budget and will continue to ensure the state has a strong rainy day fund.“When I took office three years ago, Connecticut had a $3.7 billion deficit with projected deficits for many years to come, and for the sake of our economic future I made it a commitment to…
HARTFORD—U.S. Senators Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) on Thursday held a press conference in Hartford urging Connecticut residents to file their taxes as soon as possible, amid an unprecedented U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) backlog. Given the agency’s chronic underfunding and challenges brought by COVID-19, Murphy and Blumenthal this week called on the IRS to provide penalty relief for frustrated taxpayers who have been unable to receive help. The senators also urged the U.S. Department of the Treasury to increase funding for the IRS, which would improve taxpayer services and modernize IT systems to file taxes and claim refunds. Taxpayers can begin filing their 2021 taxes as early as this week. “This is going to…
2022-02-01@7:30PMish--#Bridgeport CT-- Police are looking for a silver Audi with four black males with mask, glove and skullies according to radio reports for a purse snatching that took place at Stop and Shop on Villa Avenue. They are also wanted for a strong armed robbery on Golden Hill Street in Bridgeport. Of course there was no notification on that one. This news report is made possible by:
2022-02-01@4:30pm--Report of a four car accident on Barnum and East Main Street. This news report is made possible by:
2022-02-01@12:18pm--#Fairfield CT-- Report of an air compressor taken from construction site on Bronson Road. This news report is made possible by:
Stratford Residents STRATFORD — Stratford residents with a hearing impairment may now have smoke detectors designed especially for them installed in their home by Stratford Fire Department personnel completely free of charge. The Stratford Fire Marshal’s Office and the Town of Stratford Community and Senior Services Department recently announced the launch of this public safety program called Flash Shake and Awake. The public is invited to call, order their complimentary devices and arrange for a fire prevention staff member to visit the residence and make the quick professional installation. Flash, Shake and Awake provides and installs a special bed shaker device that is designed to awaken and alert deaf and hearing-impaired individuals when a smoke / CO alarm is activated…
