Stephen Krauchick

Stratford Fire Department Holiday Safety Tipos

Each year fires occurring during the holiday season claim the lives ofover 400 Citizens and injure 1,600 more, and cause $990 million indamage.Following simple life-saving steps can ensure a safe and happy holiday! Select fresh green Christmas trees Keep the tree 3’ from heat sources Keep the tree stand filled with water at all times Don’t leave your tree up for too long. (2 weeks max) If many needles fall off the tree. Its time to remove the tree. Inspect tree lights for frayed wires and broken bulb sockets Use only UL listed lights Never use lit candles on your tree Do not link more than 3 strands of lights DO NOT LEAVE HOLIDAY LIGHTS ON UNATTENDED Do not overload…

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WASHINGTON, D.C.] – U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Thom Tillis (R-NC), members of the Senate Armed Services and Veterans’ Affairs Committees, applauded Senate passage of legislation based on the Brian Tally VA Employment Transparency Act, which was approved by last night as part of the Veterans Health Care and Benefits Improvement Act. The bipartisan Brian Tally VA Employment Transparency Act requires the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to provide explicit, timely information in response to legal claims filed by veterans against the VA. The senators’ legislation, introduced in November, is named after Marine Veteran Brian Tally, who was unable to file a medical malpractice claim against his doctor because the VA failed to inform him – until after the…

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BOUGHTON AS COMMISSIONER OF THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE SERVICES

HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he is appointing Mark Boughton to serve as commissioner of the Department of Revenue Services. Boughton, a Republican, is currently serving his tenth consecutive term as mayor of Danbury, making him the longest-serving mayor in the city’s history. He will begin serving as commissioner on Friday, December 18, and plans to resign his position as mayor prior to taking on this new role with the state. “Mark has earned a reputation as being a dedicated public servant and hard worker, and his experience as mayor provides him with a considerable amount of knowledge on the inner workings of government, particularly when it comes to the impacts certain measures can have on…

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I-95 Crash

2020-12-12@12:08am--#Bridgeport CT-- #cttraffic-- A crash with injuries on I-95 southbound near exit 29.

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Bridgeport News: Head-On Collision

Police UPDATE: On December 11, 2020 at approximately 9:20 pm the Bridgeport Emergency Operations Center received the report of a Motor Vehicle vs Motor Vehicle crash on the Yellow Mill Bridge located on Stratford Avenue in Bridgeport, Connecticut. A black 2010 Honda Civic was travelling westbound on Stratford Avenue approaching the Yellow Mill Bridge at a high rate of speed when it crossed over into the eastbound lane of Stratford Avenue and crashed into a grey 2016 Hyundai Sonata.  The Hyundai Sonata was traveling eastbound on the Stratford Avenue when it was struck on the bridge.  The crash caused severe damage to both vehicles.  Both operators and a passenger in the Honda Civic had to be extricated from their vehicles…

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BRIDGEPORT NEWS: ARREST FOR CRUELTY TO ANIMALS

Bridgeport, CT—On December 10, 2020, Bridgeport Police detectives executed a searchwarrant at Blackrock Animal Hospital located at 2877 Fairfield Avenue, Bridgeport. Detectiveswere searching for evidence related to the recent death of a 10-week-old puppy that wasadmitted to the animal hospital to have a procedure to crop its ears. When the owners came topick up their dog the next day, Amr Wasfi, the veterinarian who treated the dog, informed theowners that the dog had died. A subsequent investigation determined that the dog died ofoverheating due to Wasfi leaving the dog on a heating pad for an extended period. Wasfi wastaken into custody and charged on a warrant with Cruelty to Animals. He was booked at theBridgeport Police Department and held on…

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Bridgeport News: Multi-Car Crash

2020-12-11@4:20pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A multi-car crash in the 900 block of Connecticut Avenue (near Hewitt Street). No word on any injuries. This news report is made possible by: Visit Scap's Website at: https://www.scapchryslerjeep.com/

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PASSAGE OF CRITICAL VETERANS ASSISTANCE MEASURES

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), a member of the Senate Veterans Affairs Committee, applauded the Senate’s passage of the Veterans Health Care and Benefits Improvement Act with key provisions he championed to bring relief to veterans exposed to harmful chemicals and to support female and student veterans. “This bill is a victory for our nation’s veterans,” Blumenthal said. “Our legislation takes a significant step towards providing major relief to thousands of veterans exposed to Agent Orange and those harmed by toxic substances at K2. By expanding the successful peer support model I have long championed, it will ensure female veterans have access to the care they need. It also extends a helping hand to student veterans who have been…

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WEST HAVEN VA SELECTED TO RECEIVE INITIAL SHIPMENT OF PFIZER VACCINE

WASHINGTON, D.C.] – After U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal, a member of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee, pressed the Department of Veterans Affairs to ensure that Connecticut veterans are among the first to receive a COVID-19 vaccine, the VA announced that West Haven VA had been selected to receive an initial shipment of the Pfizer vaccine. “This major victory for Connecticut’s veterans means they’ll be prioritized for the first shipment of the Pfizer vaccine within the VA system. Many of our veterans are among our most vulnerable populations, and deserve the first vaccine dose. All our veterans merit the best care. I urged the importance of ensuring the West Haven VA receives an initial shipment of the vaccine as we look to overcome obstacles and…

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