11:26am–#Norwalk CT–First responders on the way to 96 East Avenue where there is a car accident with injuries. One person unconscious and possible extrication needed.
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I-95 Crash Slowing Traffic in Norwalk
1:36pm–#cttraffic—#Norwalk Ct– I-95 southbound between 15 and 16. Although this accident is off to the side it is causing a good size back up.
I-95 hacia el sur entre 15 y 16. A pesar de que este accidente es a un lado que está causando un buen tamaño una copia de seguridad.
I-95 sul entre 15 e 16. Embora este acidente é no lado está causando um bom tamanho de trafego.
Himes Reappointed to Intelligence Committee
#WASHINGTON, DC—Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi has reappointed Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) to serve on the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence. The committee oversees the budget and activities of the 17 intelligence agencies of the United States.
“Congressman Himes’ service on the Intelligence Committee has been defined by thoughtfulness and professionalism,” Pelosi said. “The strength of his experience will continue to be a valued resource in the new Congress.”
“I am deeply honored to have the opportunity to continue serving on the Intelligence Committee,” Himes said. “The Committee has one of the hardest and most important responsibilities in Congress – protecting our people and overseeing America’s intelligence operations. We must remain vigilant against threats to America, but in doing so we must also ensure our nation’s intelligence programs strike the right balance between protecting our security and the privacy and civil liberties of our citizens. I am eager to continue working with members of both parties on the Committee, which has long been a bastion of bipartisanship, to achieve that balance and build a safer and more secure nation.”
Congressman Himes Press Release
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Greenwich Home Invasion
10:32pm–#Greenwich CT–We don’t normally cover Greenwich but a home invasion just occurred at 62 Ridge Street, Westport is sending their K-9. Police are looking for 3 black males with masks who stole jewelry, holding the occupants at bay with a crowbar.
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Normalmente no cubrimos Greenwich sino una invasión de la casa que acaba de ocurrir a los 62 la calle Ridge, Westport es el envío de su K-9. La policía busca a 3 machos negros con máscaras que robaron joyas, la celebración de los ocupantes a raya con una palanca.
Nós normalmente não cobrimos Greenwich, mas uma invasão de domicílio acaba de ocorrer na 62 de Ridge Street, Westport está enviando seu K-9. A polícia está à procura de três homens negros com máscaras que roubaram jóias, mantendo os ocupantes na baía com um pé de cabra.
Reps Concerned About Unemployment Taxes
HARTFORD – State Rep. Gail Lavielle (R-143) today expressed serious concerns about an increase in unemployment taxes that Connecticut employers will have to pay starting in 2015. The additional tax is designed to help the state pay off the more than $1 billion it borrowed from the federal government in 2009 to keep its unemployment compensation trust fund solvent. Connecticut is the only state where employers will have to pay this tax. As a result, Connecticut’s employers will have the highest federal unemployment tax rate in the country.
“Although employers will see the increase in their federal tax bills, the state is responsible for it,” said Lavielle. “The other seven states with loans outstanding for more than five years all applied for, and obtained, waivers from the federal government. The CT Department of Labor (DOL) chose not to apply in order to help the state pay the loan off more quickly. It’s unfortunate that the DOL did not consult with or inform the legislature or the business community before making the decision. It’s even more disturbing that it did not inform employers of the change before they heard about it elsewhere. “This puts significant stress on employers,” Lavielle continued, “because businesses operating on the calendar year have already completed their budget planning for 2015 and won’t have taken the change into account. It also sends a loud and clear message to employers that doing business in Connecticut is not predictable and that making it easier and less costly for businesses to operate here is not high on the state government’s priority list. Surely it’s possible to do better.”
The state’s Unemployment Trust Fund, which makes required benefits payments to unemployed Connecticut workers, became insolvent in October 2009. Continue reading Reps Concerned About Unemployment Taxes
CT Wins Grant To Make Schools Safer, Heathlier
GOV. MALLOY: STATE WINS GRANT TO MAKE SCHOOLS SAFER, HEALTHIER PLACES TO LEARN
Additional Funds Awarded for School Emergency Operations Plans
(HARTFORD, CT)— Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that Connecticut has received two federal grants totaling more than $3.5 million to create safer, more nurturing environments in schools.
Connecticut was one of 12 states out of more than 30 that applied to receive a School Climate Transformation grant, awarded by the U.S. Department of Education. The $3.3 million grant will help the state expand the infrastructure it already has in place for supporting effective school wide positive behavior practices, with a particular focus on providing support to low-performing schools.
“We have made substantial investments into making the physical buildings more secure, while simultaneously strengthening the mental health supports available in schools,” said Governor Malloy. “This grant will greatly impact the state’s ability to support our local efforts to create positive and healthy school climates where all our students thrive and where those in need of help receive it.”
“Work funded by this grant will improve delivery of high-quality training and assistance regarding a proven program that supports positive school climates. In so doing, it will enhance our schools’ ability to provide differing levels of support and intervention tailored to individual student needs,” Commissioner of Education Stefan Pryor said. “We are grateful to the Governor and General Assembly for continuing to prioritize efforts that will support our students’ well-being.”
The goals of the School Climate Transformation program are to connect children, youths, and families to appropriate services and supports; improve conditions for learning and behavioral outcomes for school-aged children; and increase awareness of and the ability to respond to mental-health issues among students.
This work will be accomplished in Connecticut through a framework called PBIS, or positive behavioral interventions and supports. PBIS is deeply embedded in the guidance that the State Department of Education provides to districts to help address problems such as disciplinary offenses, suspensions, absenteeism, and bullying.
PBIS takes a proactive approach that emphasizes explicitly teaching and reinforcing students’ appropriate behaviors. It also entails responding consistently to inappropriate behaviors throughout the school community. Behavioral interventions are backed by research and tailored to individuals or groups of students who behave in ways that put them at risk academically, socially, or emotionally. Continue reading CT Wins Grant To Make Schools Safer, Heathlier
Someone’s Going To Have A Nice Thanksgiving
11:22am–#Greenwich CT–Not in my reporting area but State Police are looking for a black Dodge Charger for two males who fled with two fur coats from Sax Fifth Avenue at 205 Greenwich Avenue.
No en mi zona de notificación, pero la Policía del Estado están en busca de un Dodge Charger negro de dos hombres que huyeron con dos capas de piel de Sax de la Quinta Avenida en 205 Greenwich Avenue.
Não na minha área de relatório, mas Polícia do Estado à procura de um Dodge Charger preto para dois homens que fugiram com dois casacos de pele de Sax Fifth Avenue em 205 Greenwich Avenue.
Ferguson Missouri–A grand jury will NOT charge Ferguson, Missouri police officer Darren Wilson in the shooting death of 18-year-old Michael Brown. Helicopters in the air and numerous law enforcement agencies on high alert.
Listen live their law enforcement agencies here:http://www.broadcastify.com/listen/ctid/1573
LOCAL Police reporting large groups and rioting–Listen here: http://www.broadcastify.com/listen/feed/10970/web
“This an emotionally-charged moment. A young man lost his life. As a father of four sons, I can’t fathom losing one of my boys. The grand jury rendered its decision, and I respect that. I also respect that our community has the right to express its opinion about that decision, and we will work with them to ensure that will happen safely for everyone.” – Mayor Bill Finch
“First and foremost, our job is to keep people safe – our community as a whole and also people who might want to publically express their opinions about the grand jury decision in Ferguson. We have a plan in place and additional officers available if needed. That’s entirely precautionary. People have every right to voice their feelings, and the Bridgeport Police Department respects that. We will work with the community to ensure that it is done safely for everyone.” — Police Chief Joseph L. Gaudett Jr.
Ferguson Missouri-Un gran jurado no cobrará Ferguson, oficial de policía de Missouri Darren Wilson en la muerte a tiros de 18 años de edad, Michael Brown. Helicópteros en las agencias de la ley de aire y numerosos en alerta máxima.
Escuchar en vivo sus agencias de aplicación de la ley aquí: http: //www.broadcastify.com/listen/ctid/1573
Policía Local informaron grupos grandes y disturbios-Escuche aquí: http://www.broadcastify.com/listen/feed/10970/web
Puños rojas luces azules copyStatements de Bridgeport alcalde Bill Finch y el jefe de policía de Bridgeport Joseph L. Gaudett Jr. después de la decisión del condado de St. Louis gran jurado re: el tiroteo de la policía fatal en Ferguson:
“Este un momento cargado de emociones. Un joven perdió la vida. Como padre de cuatro hijos, no puedo imaginar perder a uno de mis hijos. El gran jurado emitió su decisión, y yo respeto eso. También respeto que nuestra comunidad tiene el derecho de expresar su opinión acerca de esta decisión, y vamos a trabajar con ellos para asegurar que va a pasar con seguridad para todo el mundo. “- El alcalde Bill Finch
“En primer lugar, nuestro trabajo es proteger a la gente – a nuestra comunidad en su conjunto y también a las personas que quisieran expresar públicamente sus opiniones sobre la decisión del gran jurado en Ferguson. Tenemos un plan en su lugar y los oficiales adicionales disponibles si es necesario. Eso es totalmente precaución. La gente tiene todo el derecho a expresar sus sentimientos, y el Departamento de Policía de Bridgeport respeta eso. Vamos a trabajar con la comunidad para asegurar que se haga de forma segura para todo el mundo. “- El jefe de policía Joseph L. Gaudett Jr.
Ferguson Missouri-Um grande júri não cobrará Ferguson, policial Missouri Darren Wilson na morte a tiros de 18 anos de idade, Michael Brown. Helicópteros nas agências de aplicação da lei de ar e numerosos em alerta máximo.
Ouça ao vivo as suas agências de aplicação da lei aqui: http: //www.broadcastify.com/listen/ctid/1573
A polícia local relatando grandes grupos e tumultos-Ouça aqui: http://www.broadcastify.com/listen/feed/10970/web
Punhos vermelhos luzes azuis copyStatements de Bridgeport Prefeito Bill Finch e Chief Police Bridgeport Joseph L. Gaudett Jr. após a decisão pelo St. Louis júri da Comarca de re: o tiro policial fatal em Ferguson:
“Este um momento emocionalmente carregado. Um jovem perdeu a vida. Como um pai de quatro filhos, eu não posso imaginar perder um dos meus meninos. O júri rendeu a sua decisão, e eu respeito isso. Eu também respeito que nossa comunidade tem o direito de expressar a sua opinião sobre essa decisão, e vamos trabalhar com eles para garantir que vai acontecer com segurança para todos. “- Prefeito Bill Finch
“Em primeiro lugar, o nosso trabalho é manter as pessoas seguras – a nossa comunidade como um todo e também as pessoas que possam querer expressar publicamente suas opiniões sobre a decisão do Júri em Ferguson. Nós temos um plano em prática e policiais adicionais disponíveis se necessário. Isso é totalmente precaução. As pessoas têm todo o direito de expressar seus sentimentos, e do Departamento de Polícia de Bridgeport respeita isso. Vamos trabalhar com a comunidade para garantir que ele seja feito com segurança para todos. “- O chefe de polícia Joseph L. Gaudett Jr.
GOV. MALLOY ANNOUNCES FUNDING FOR AT RISK YOUTH
Grant Will Address Behavioral Health Care for Young Adults
(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced that Connecticut will receive a $5 million grant to
“These new resources will support young people living with behavioral health disorders, and help them learn to identify and appropriately cope with their issues,” said Governor Malloy. “Early intervention is critical; and this funding enables Connecticut to reach out to young people and help them lead more productive, fulfilled lives.”
Grant activities will identify and engage young adults in formal treatment and services while ensuring that families, including natural supports beyond traditional families, are engaged and included in decisions and roles for recovery planning. An outreach campaign supported by the grant will be employed to inform people about mental illness, reduce discrimination, and provide connections to services. Continue reading GOV. MALLOY ANNOUNCES FUNDING FOR AT RISK YOUTH
Governor’s Residence Open House…Who’s Going?
(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Dannel P. Malloy and First Lady Cathy Malloy are inviting Connecticut residents to attend the annual holiday open house of the Governor’s Residence, located at 990 Prospect Avenue in Hartford, which will be decorated for the season and open to the public for tours.
There is no admittance fee and tickets are not needed
This year’s holiday open house will be held:
· Friday, December 5, 2014 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
· Saturday, December 6, 2014 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
· Sunday, December 7, 2014 from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Live entertainment will be performed by the following: Continue reading Governor’s Residence Open House…Who’s Going?