I-95 Crash
2020-04-08@5:40pm--#Westport CT-- #cttraffic-- A crash between a car and box truck on I-95 southbound near exit 18 is causing a big backup. Detour if you can. No word on any injuries.
Frontier Communications Complaints
#Hartford, CT – Attorney General William Tong and Consumer Protection Commissioner Michelle H. Seagull today announced an investigation into Frontier Communications following consumer complaints regarding excessive charges, poor service quality and unsatisfactory customer service that began after Frontier acquired Southern New England Telephone Company (SNET) in 2014. Since June 2015, the Office of the Attorney General and Department of Consumer Protection have jointly received over 1,000 consumer complaints regarding Frontier. Those include complaints involving charges for equipment already returned, poor voice, video and internet quality, unsatisfactory customer service, charges that exceeded promised rates, and charges that continued after services had been cancelled. The Office of the Attorney General and DCP have issued a civil investigative demand seeking comprehensive records regarding…
Bridgeport’s RECOMMENDED Curfew
Bridgeport, CT – Mayor Ganim issues recommended curfew of 8:00pm for City of Bridgeport. Mayor Ganim has sent the message to Stay Safe at Home in an effort to “double-down” and reinforce the Governor Lamont’s “Stay Safe, Stay Home” order. This is a recommended curfew to save lives. As seen on the State of Connecticut’s website, the Governor’s order is as follows: Notice Stay informed about coronavirus (COVID-19): Governor Lamont is telling Connecticut residents to "Stay Safe, Stay Home." All non-essential workers are directed to work from home, and social and recreational gatherings of more than five are prohibited. This morning and in the days ahead, city residents will receive an Emergency Operations Communications voice message generated via automation system to advise them of the…
Fairfield News: Warding Off Spirits Or Covid?
2020-04-07@11:44pm--#Fairfield CT-- Firefighters were called to a home in the 900 block of Hulls Farm Road, (which has three gates to enter the property) for an activated fire alarm. Firefighters discovered the homeowner was burning sage which set off the alarm. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Man With A Gun Found Unresponsive
2020-04-07@11:36pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A man with a gun was found face down and unresponsive on the sidewalk on Park Avenue near Worth Street. It's not knowing why he was unresponsive but he was not shot. Police recovered the firearm.
Bridgeport News: Double Stabbing
2020-04-07@7:30pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Police are investigating a double stabbing in the 200 block of Hough Avenue. The first radio reports said the girlfriend stabbed the boyfriend and short time later another report of a second person stabbed. The girlfriend fled on foot but police located her and made the arrest. There was a second scene on Pembroke Street, I could not verify if it was the second victim or the girlfriend.
Bridgeport News: Water Rescue Off Pleasure Beach
2020-04-07@4:40pm--#Bridgeport CT—Bridgeport Firefighters received a call for a water rescue off Pleasure Beach. Assistant Chief William Hathaway told me that two kayakers were rescued, one was in the water for about twenty minutes prior to their dispatch. Fireboat 233 was able to pull the victims out of the water. EMS took one kayaker to the hospital suffering from hypothermia. The air temperature was 65f degrees according to the Interstate race car thermometer, .seatemperature.org said the water temperature was 41f degrees. Generally, a person can survive in 41-degree F (5-degree C) water for 10, 15 or 20 minutes before the muscles get weak, you lose coordination and strength, which happens because the blood moves away from the extremities and toward the…
Bridgeport News: Shots Fired Into Home
2020-04-07@2:44pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A person in the 200 block of Dover Street is reporting that a gray sedan fired into their home, bullets entered their living room and bedroom. Police are investigating. This news report is made possible by: [caption id="attachment_81517" align="aligncenter" width="1920"] Visit Great Oak Charter School at:https://bridgeport.greatoakscharter.org/[/caption]
Easton News: Structure Fire
2020-04-07@3:00pm--#Easton CT-- Firefighters at a "very involved" structure fire on Rock House Road which is off Sport Hill Road. Expect delays in the area. This news report is made possible by:
Governor Trying To Get Laptops For Students
#HARTFORD, CT) – On Tuesday morning, Governor Ned Lamont will participate in a special board meeting of the Partnership for Connecticut. The board will consider proposals and take necessary action to secure 60,000 laptops for Connecticut high school students consistent with the Equitable Access Program approved by the board on March 23. In order to maintain social distancing due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this meeting will be held via conference call. Members of the public are invited to listen. WHERE: To listen to the meeting, dial 631-992-3221 and use access code 179421823# This press release was made possible by: