I-95 Crash
Tonight's crash is on I-95 southbound between exit 20 and 19 between a tractor-trailer and a car. Expect delays. No word on injuries. 2025-04-26@9:30pm--#Fairfield CT-- #cttraffic
Bridgeport Schools Strengthen Student Mental Health Services
Bridgeport, CT — April 25, 2025 — Bridgeport Public Schools (BPS) is taking a major step forward in student mental health support, celebrating the expansion of a vital partnership with Effective School Solutions (ESS). Local leaders, state legislators, and education officials recently gathered to mark the growth of the initiative, which aims to meet the increasing mental health needs of Bridgeport students with sustainable, cost-effective strategies. Through the partnership, BPS and ESS are creating a comprehensive mental health continuum that prioritizes inclusion-based practices and provides critical emotional and behavioral support within the school community. The initiative directly addresses statewide challenges, including the rising demand for specialized mental health services, the growing costs of out-of-district placements, and the need for scalable…
Suspect In Custody
Bridgeport Police responded to a breach of peace call on Park Avenue around 6:45 p.m., leading to a foot pursuit. The suspect was found with a knife on Laurel Court and taken into custody by 7 p.m.; the investigation is ongoing.
Structure Fire
Bridgeport Firefighters are on the scene of a fire by a window on Madison Terrace which was quickly extinguished. 2025-04-24@10:55am--#Bridgeport CT--#ctfire
Teen Struck While Riding Bike
A fifteen-year-old was struck while riding his bicycle on Palmers Hill Road according to unconfirmed radio reports. 2025-04-23@5:55pm--#Westport CT
Ribbon Cutting Marks Grand Opening of NY Caffeine’s Newest Location in Downtown Bridgeport
https://youtu.be/0kVpFE0tXHA Bridgeport, CT — Downtown Bridgeport is now buzzing with even more energy as NY Caffeine officially opened its doors at 855 Main Street with a celebratory ribbon cutting ceremony on Monday. Local officials, community leaders, and coffee enthusiasts gathered to welcome the café’s newest location to the heart of the city. The event drew enthusiastic support from city leadership, including Bridgeport Mayor Joe Ganim, who joined in the celebration and congratulated the NY Caffeine team for investing in the city’s vibrant downtown. “We’re thrilled to welcome a new business to our community,” said Mayor Ganim. “This is a great addition to Main Street and a sign of the continued revitalization happening in Bridgeport.” With warm remarks and applause from…
Merritt Rollover
Report of a rollover accident near exit 53 northbound. No word on injuries. 2025-04-23@9:25am--#Stratford CT-- #cttraffic
I-95 Ramp Rollover
Report of a rollover accident on I-95 southbound on-ramp. No word on any injuries. 2025-04-21@7:29pm--#Bridgeport CT-- #cttraffic
Reports of Fights At Hillcrest Middle School
State police have dispatched a number of cars to Hillcrest Middle School at 530 Daniels Farm Road to break up a large fight, according to unconfirmed state police broadcasts. A number of viewers said Bridgeport Police and Stratford Police provided mutual aid. State police assisted with yutes near the farm buildings. EMS was NOT dispatched to the scene. 2025-04-19@8:55pm--#Trumbull CT
AG RELEASES UPDATED REPORT ON CONNECTICUT DATA PRIVACY ACT
The CTDPA, which took effect in July 2023, grants important data rights to Connecticut residents and solidifies critical privacy obligations for covered businesses. Since our initial report, the Office of the Attorney General continues to take significant steps to prompt compliance with the CTDPA. This voluntary report provides updates on (1) the Office’s broader privacy and data security efforts; (2) consumer complaints received under the CTDPA to date; (3) several enforcement efforts highlighted in the Office’s initial report and (4) expanded enforcement priorities. Recommendations for strengthening the CTDPA’s protections are also included in the report. “Connecticut remains at the forefront of consumer data privacy,” Attorney General Tong states in the report. “Since the Connecticut Data Privacy Act took effect, our…