Norwalk News: Worker Injured In Construction Accident
2020-04-21#Norwalk CT-- A construction truck rolled into a large hole at 200-250 Glover Avenue throwing the driver into a hole with serious injuries according to radio reports.
Senator Tony Hwang Requests Update on Unemployment Processing
Fairfield - State Senator Tony Hwang (R-28) concerned about the growing chorus of residents suddenly unemployed by the economic upheaval of the Covid-19 pandemic and their frustration on lack of information and claim status wanted accountability and answers from the CT Department of Labor (CT DOL). Hwang joined the entire Senate Republican Caucus in a letter sent to CT DOL Commissioner Kurt Westby, making very specific requests for detailed information surrounding how the agency is handling the sharp surge in new unemployment claims. “Unemployment applications have skyrocketed in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic with the Governor’s orders to close all non-essential businesses. I hear every day from constituents who have been trying to get in touch with the CT…
Bridgeport News: Gas Station Robbed
2020-04-20@8:47pm--#Bridgeport CT-- The Wheels Citgo station at the five corners of Madison Avenue (1290 Madison Avenue). The suspect fled on foot. No weapon was displayed.
Bridgeport News: Water Rescue
2020-04-20@8:41pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Firefighters were called for a water rescue t 8:41pm for 3 fishermen trapped out on the rocks at Seaside Park. At 9:40pm firefighters reported on the radio that the 3 are now onboard and on the way to the Ferry Dock. EMS was called to check for their well being. None of them fell into the water but the water temperature was 38 degrees. As you can see in the picture they were not 6 feet apart and only one of them was wearing a face mask.
Bridgeport News: Man Shot In Mouth By Stray Bullet
2020-04-20@8:28pm--#Bridgeport CT--- Police received a call from shotspotter of high caliber gunshots on Sunshine Circle. A man minding his own business in his apartment at 500 Trumbull Gardens was shot in the mouth by a stray bullet. Police are investigating. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Break-In
2002-04-20@6:31pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Police are investigating a break-in on Laurel Court. This news report is made possible by:
CT Attorney General: Governor Has Broad Authority
#Hartford, CT – Attorney General William Tong issued the following statement in support of Governor Lamont’s executive orders: “Our Constitution is unambiguous (not open to more than one interpretation)—the Governor has broad authority to protect Connecticut families during a public health emergency. His executive orders have been both lawful and justified and I am behind him 150 percent. We are focused on only one thing—keeping people safe and saving lives. Every action we take serves that purpose, and every order has been appropriate and absolutely necessary. People are frustrated and impatient. I get that. I want my old life back too. I want businesses to reopen. I want my kids back in school. I want to be able to see…
Senators Demand Exemptions For Assistance Checks
#WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) joined 12 of their colleagues in sending a letter to Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin demanding an exemption for direct assistance checks from debt collectors during the COVID-19 pandemic. Families across the nation are in dire need of assistance to pay their rent and put food on the table. “We ask you to act right away to use Treasury’s rulemaking authority to exempt Americans’ direct assistance payments from private debt collection so that American families can receive critical assistance to help them get through this unprecedented crisis,” the Senators wrote. The Senators continued, “The American people are struggling right now to find ways to navigate the current crisis and keep themselves…
$$ For Universities
Greenwich, CT – Today, Congressman Jim Himes (CT-04) announced that colleges and universities in Southwest Connecticut will receive a total of $37,855,848 from the newly created Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund. Half of this fund, $18,927,926, is specifically designated for emergency cash grants to eligible students in need of assistance. “The emotional, educational, and economic toll that the coronavirus has inflicted on colleges and students has been massive,” said Himes. “Higher education has always been a priority for our communities, and having the year cut short so abruptly is disruptive and costly. These funds are needed to mitigate the damage, and I am especially pleased that such a large portion has been set aside for direct student aid.” Using this funding, the schools listed…
Governor Assisting Nursing Homes
HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he is directing his administration to boost Medicaid payments for all of the state’s 215 nursing homes by an additional five percent above the recently announced ten percent increase. Together, the 15 percent across-the-board financial relief will provide an additional $65 million in Medicaid payment increases to the state’s nursing homes. The administration notified nursing home association leaders and representatives of the nursing home employees’ union in letters that were delivered this weekend. “Connecticut’s nursing home operators and their employees provide an incredible service to the people of our state, including the 22,000 residents receive direct care in nursing homes on a daily basis,” Governor Lamont said. “I want to extend my…