Bridgeport News
2020-04+01@8:11pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Police are investigating a shots fire incident on Howard Avenue near Dewey Street. Shell casings were found. This news report is made possible by:
Fairfield News: Chicken And Beer Heist
2020-04-01@6:22pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A woman attempted to shoplift and flee Stop and Shop at Villa Avenue with 5 cases of beer and chicken. She fled in a silver sedan without the beer. Police suspect fowl play. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Assault With A Deadly Virus
2020-04-01@6:35pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A man in a wheelchair is swearing and arguing with management at the laundromat at 1072 Fairfield Avenue and threatening to give them the COVID-19 virus. This news report is made possible by:
Murphy: $500 Million To UN For Covid-19
#WASHINGTON—In response to the United Nations’ $2 billion emergency appeal last week to help fight COVID-19, U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), a member of the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee and U.S. Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, on Wednesday led 16 Senate Democrats in urging the State Department to join the international community in funding international humanitarian assistance and protect the more than 70 million displaced people globally. Specifically, the senators urged United States Secretary of State Mike Pompeo to contribute at least $500 million to the United Nation’s interagency emergency appeal issued last week to fight COVID-19 around the world. Murphy issued a similar call last week when the United Nations announced its appeal. “While all countries are struggling to respond to…
Westport Covid Update
Westport, CT – First Selectman Jim Marpe provided the following updates today: The Westport Weston Health District http://wwhd.org/ and the State of Connecticut https://portal.ct.gov/Coronavirus remain the best sources for updated figures. Police Department COVID-19 Test Results All Police Department personnel who were tested in the initial two rounds of previously announced testing have now received results. With the exception of the one previously reported positive test, all others have tested negative. Request for Medical Volunteers Connecticut's hospitals, nursing homes and medical facilities are in desperate need of medical volunteers. To assist hospitals and healthcare facilities during COVID-19 response efforts, the state is embarking on a campaign to urge people with a healthcare and medical background to register on DPH's…
Governors Update
HARTFORD, CT) – As the State of Connecticut continues taking actions in response to the global spread of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Governor Ned Lamont provided the following updates as of 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 31, 2020: Data updates on testing in Connecticut Since yesterday’s update, an additional 557 Connecticut residents have tested positive for COVID-19, bringing the statewide total to 3,128. To date, more than 15,600 tests have been conducted in Connecticut among both state and private laboratories. Approximately 608 patients have been hospitalized. The total statewide total number of fatalities is 69. In addition to the deaths related to COVID-19 that have been reported to the Department of Public Health (DPH), this update contains information on the number of deaths that have been…
Bridgeport News: Street Robbery
2020-04-01@12:41pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Police are investigating a street robbery that just occurred in the 1000 block of East Main Street. This news report is made possible by: [caption id="attachment_81162" align="aligncenter" width="591"] Visit Perez Tires at: https://www.pereztirecenter.com/[/caption]
Norwalk News: Burglary Arrest
On Saturday, March 28, 2020 at around 2:00 p.m. officers were called to Roodner Court located at 261 Ely Avenue for an assault. The victim reported he/she was assaulted by several individuals in their residence. Officers arrived on scene and the victim was transported by ambulance to the hospital. The Detective Bureau assumed this investigation and interviewed all parties, including the victim when the victim was released from the hospital. Detectives determined all parties were known to each other, and this was the result of an ongoing dispute over money. Arrested: Ashley Dickson Charges: Burglary in the First Degree Bond: $10,000 Arrested: Taurean Hough Charges: Burglary in the First Degree Bond: $10,000 Arrested: Regina Russell Charges: Burglary in the First…
Tips For Working At Home
I'm excited to be interviewing tomorrow Amy DeLardi, CEO of Infinite Web Designs on tips on working at home. Amy said, "It’s a challenging environment for everyone, both personally and professionally, but I take comfort in knowing the shared experience may help bring us all closer together once the worst has passed". She will share with you My 8 Work At Home Tips for those of you new to this way of working or those of you who may have been struggling with productivity even before COVID-19. I plan on featuring this "Zoom" interview tomorrow.
Mortgage Payment Relief During COVID
HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that his administration has reached an agreement with over 50 credit unions and banks in Connecticut to offer mortgage relief to the state’s residents and businesses who continue to face hardship caused by the global COVID-19 pandemic. Under the agreement, the following relief policies are being offered by participating financial institutions: · 90-day grace period for all mortgage payments: Participating financial institutions are now offering mortgage-payment forbearances of up to 90 days, which will allow homeowners to reduce or delay monthly mortgage payments. In addition, the institutions will: o Provide a streamlined process for requesting forbearance for COVID-19-related reasons, supported with available documentation; o Confirm approval and terms of forbearance program; and o Provide the…