Not Local– Chile has 7.0 earthquake, no tsunami expected
#Chile-- A 7.0 magnitude hit the west coast of Chile. No word on any injuries. No tsunami is predicted. I know its not local but we do have many viewers with family there.
Himes Public Events March 16-22
WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) will participate in the following events in Connecticut open to the press next week. “How to Fund Your College Education” Financial Aid Workshop As previously advised, Himes will host an event to connect students and parents with representatives from local colleges who can help them submit their FAFSA forms, identify grant and student loan opportunities, and get their questions answered. WHEN: Sunday, March 16 from 3:00 to 4:30 p.m. (Registration begins at 2:30) WHERE: Trumbull Library, 33 Quality Street, Trumbull Interfaith Council's Gun Violence Prevention Vigil Himes will give remarks at an interfaith vigil organized by the Interfaith Council of Southwestern Connecticut honoring those lost to gun violence. Area clergy and local…
Himes to Host “How to Fund Your College Education” Financial Aid Event
Presentation will connect students with university representatives for help with the financial aid process WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) will host an event on Sunday, March 16, at the Trumbull Public Library to connect students who need help paying for their higher education with financial aid professionals and information on navigating federal financial aid options. “How to Fund Your College Education” is a free information session that will feature representatives from the University of Bridgeport, Fairfield University, and Sacred Heart University explaining best practices for identifying grants and student loans and tips for filing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). They will also be available to answer any questions attendees may have. “We must ensure…
Today’s Car Fire
1:06pm--#cttraffic-- Today's car fire is on I-95 at Exit 39a
WEDNESDAY: GOV. MALLOY HOLDS EVENT WITH PRESIDENT OBAMA ON MINIMUM WAGE; HOSTS COMMUNITY FORUM IN MILFORD; ATTENDS EVENTS IN HARTFORD
(HARTFORD, CT) – On Wednesday morning, Governor Dannel P. Malloy will keynote the Connecticut Business and Industry Association’s “2014 Connecticut Business Day,” where he will speak with the state’s business leaders about his agenda for Connecticut’s future. Following that, Governor Malloy will speak at the Connecticut Association of Boards of Education’s “Day on the Hill,” where he will speak about his efforts to ensure that the state’s children receive a high quality education, including his plan to achieve universal access to pre-kindergarten and make college more affordable. In the afternoon, Governor Malloy will hold an event with President Barack Obama in New Britain on the minimum wage and the importance of giving hardworking Americans the raise they deserve. …
Connecticut Traffic Cameras Down For 2 Weeks Now
#cttraffic- #ctdot-- Attached is a photo from the traffic cameras. Its a screen shot so don't click on any icons, they don't work even in the real world. There is no image because the don't exist. I've asked a number of times why they don't work online for the last two weeks but no response.
Malloys meets Obama to push minimum wage increase
#WASHINGTON, DC – Governor Dannel P. Malloy today attended a meeting at the White House with President Barack Obama, Vice President Joseph Biden, U.S. Labor Secretary Thomas Perez, International President of the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Mary Kay Henry, Director of the National Economic Council Gene Sperling, Valerie Jarrett, a senior adviser to President Obama, and others to discuss state-level efforts to raise the minimum wage.
CT Government data to be placed on the internet
#HARTFORD, CT – Governor Dannel P. Malloy today announced he has signed an executive order that will result in widespread amounts of raw government data to be collected, placed on the internet, and shared with the public in a major effort to increase transparency and provide a useful database that can be utilized by residents for any number of purposes. The Governor explained that the purpose of the order is to display data in its rawest form, before it has been aggregated and analyzed. “Sharing data collected by state government will help to break down silos within government, make data more easily available for analysis by researchers and entrepreneurs, and in turn help spur economic growth and creative new policy,”…
Governor Community Forum in Norwalk Wednesday
(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Dannel P. Malloy today said that he is looking forward to holding the first event in this year’s series of gubernatorial community forums in Norwalk on Wednesday evening, saying that the forum is an opportunity to discuss his agenda for the future with state residents. In particular, he said he would like to discuss the responsible management of the state’s finances, efforts to support job growth, proposals to increase universal access to pre-kindergarten and make higher education a little more affordable, and a proposed increase the state’s minimum wage. The event will be held Wednesday, February 19, 2014, from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. in the Community Room of Norwalk City Hall (125 East Avenue). Residents who…
Norwalk News: Train hits van on tracks
Video report: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Xcdp75H1s8 6:30pm--#Norwalk CT--A train hit a van that was on the tracks at the Glover Street crossing. No one was in the van at the time of the impact. There were about 100 passengers but no one was injured. The train was able to leave under its own power after the van was removed. Reports say the van driver said he was stuck in the snow at the crossing. The crossing lights and gates were active and worked as the were suppose to. The front of the locomotive, the crossing signal and the van were damaged in the crash. Police and Metro North are investigating.