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I-95 Man Standing On The Jersey Barrier

State Police said There are no reports of him having a child in his arms… On Monday, July 8, 2019 at approximately 11:53 p.m., Troopers out of Troop G-Bridgeport were dispatched to the area of Interstate 95, in the area of Exit 40 for the report of a pedestrian walking on the highway.   Upon making contact with the individual it was determined that he was in need of a medical evaluation. The party was ultimately transported to Yale New Haven Hospital for further evaluation 2019-07-08 @ 11:55pm--#Milford CT-- #cttraffic-- Police detain one man standing on the Jersey Barrier in the middle of I-95 near the rest stop in Milford.  I'm hoping that was just a jacket he was cradling. …

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Trumbull News: Pedestrian Struck

UPDATE: Radio reports say it was a 19 year old male riding without a helmet was hit by a car traveling about 40mph when he hit the hood and went over the car and onto the pavement.  He is reported to be alert and talking with first responders. 2019-06-26 @ 3:30pm-- #Trumbull CT-- Report of a pedestrian being hit by a car at Old Mine Road and Monroe Turnpike.   This news report is made possible by:   Noticias de Trumbull: Peatón fue golpeado ACTUALIZAR: Los informes de radio dicen que era un hombre de 19 años de edad montando sin casco que fue atropellado por un carro que viajaba alrededor de 40 mph cuando golpearon y se fue sobre…

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Renters Beware

I just had a woman call me, upset that she was possibly scammed out of over $1,0000.  The woman said she would help her find an apartment to rent.  She was introduced to an apartment she like but she was told the landlord won't rent to someone on section eight housing.  The woman said she did sign paperwork with the woman and she won't reimburse her fee because she did her job by introducing her to the landlord.  Now I know there are a lot of details I didn't get from the phone call but this isn't the first time I've heard of this.   You also have to look out for people who say they are the landlord and…

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Norwalk News: Man Falls Onto Railroad Tracks

2019-06-22 @ 4:27pm--#Norwalk CT-- A man had fallen off the platform onto the New York side of the  railroad tracks at the Monroe Street Train Station.  The man has been removed from the tracks but is now reported to be unresponsive.  First responders on the way.     This news report is made possible by: Noticias de Norwalk: Hombre cayó en las vías del ferrocarril 2019-06-22 a las 4:27 p.m. #Norwalk CT: Un hombre se había caído de la plataforma en el lado de Nueva York de las vías del ferrocarril en la estación de tren de Monroe Street. El hombre ha sido retirado de las vías, pero ahora se informa que no responde. Los personales de emergencia están en…

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College Scholarships For Low Income Families

HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont and Connecticut State Department of Education (CSDE) Commissioner Dianna R. Wentzell today announced that CSDE has teamed up with the College Board to launch a supplemental pool of scholarship funds available to students from lower-income families starting with the class of 2020. As of June 1, 2019, these students who join the national College Board Opportunity Scholarships program are eligible for an additional $40,000 in scholarships per year.   The College Board has committed $25 million over five years to the new program and has already awarded over $1 million in scholarships to more than 1,000 students across the country, including 15 in Connecticut.   “These scholarships offer a great opportunity for high school…

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Text ‘FOOD’ to 877-877 To Find Free Summer Meals

Kids who rely on school meals struggle to get enough to eat during the summer months. Free summer meals sites at schools and community centers are the answer. Did you know you can text ‘food’ or 'comida' to 877-877 to find free summer meals near you? Learn more: http://bit.ly/2K0Lisd #ShareSummer       Manda un Texto Escribiendo ' FOOD ' a 877-877 para encontrar comidas de verano gratis Los niños que dependen de las comidas escolares, pueden obtener lo suficiente para comer durante los meses de verano. Los sitios de comidas de verano gratis en las escuelas y centros comunitarios son la respuesta, para hyudar ¿Sabías que puedes texto "Food" o "comida" a 877-877 para encontrar comidas de verano gratis…

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Milford News: Smoke In The Dunkin’ Donuts

2019-06-08 @ 9:11pm--#Milford CT-- Firefighters were called to the Dunkin' Donuts at 1365 New Haven Avenue for smoke in the building.  Firefighters located the source under the ceiling tiles.  The fire marshal was called to the scene to investigate.   This news report is made possible by: Noticias de Milford: Humo en el Dunkin ' Donuts 2019-06-08 @ 9:11pm – #Milford CT – Los bomberos fueron llamados a Dunkin ' Donuts en la 1365 Avenida New Haven por que algo estaba causando humo en el edificio. Los bomberos ubican la causa bajo las tejas del techo. El jefe de bomberos fue llamado a la escena para investigar.

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