Bridgeport Firefighters are on the scene of a stubborn attic fire on Staples Street. Everyone made it out safely. No reported injuries; the fire marshal has been called in to investigate the cause of the fire. The Red Cross has been called to help 3 adults with their immediate needs.
2025-11-14@4:47pm — #Bridgeport CT #ctfire
Report of a fire on da roof, allegedly set by kids, at 63 Derby Ave in Derby. Firefighters on scene report a confirmation that there is a small fire on the roof.
A 67-year-old man may have suffered a broken hip after being struck by a car in the 800 block of Boston Avenue.
2025-10-27@5:40pm– #Bridgeport CT
Police UPDATE: Bridgeport Police Officers found a 24-year-old woman lying on the street injured and unresponsive on Black Rock Ave. at around 9:30 pm Tuesday night. Evelyn Rayo-Mairena, 24, of Bridgeport, was transported to St. Vincent’s Hospital where she later died. The department is investigating her death as a homicide.
Officers were initially dispatched to Black Rock Ave. on a report of an abandoned child on the front porch of a house. They located the child and then found the mother injured on the street a short distance away.
The child was transported to Bridgeport Hospital for evaluation.
Police are not providing details of the victim’s injuries at this time.
Homicide detectives have been working the case throughout the night and are following several leads.
The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner was scheduled to conduct an autopsy on the victim Wednesday morning.
Anyone with information is asked to call lead Homicide Detective Elizabeth Santora at: (203) 581-5291.
BRIDGEPORT — Bridgeport Police and emergency medical personnel responded to a serious incident on Black Rock Avenu
BRIDGEPORT — Bridgeport Police and emergency medical personnel responded to a serious incident on Black Rock Avenue near Iranistan Avenue late Tuesday night.
EMS and other first responders heroically worked for 20 minutes to stabilize the victim before they were transported to the hospital in cardiac arrest.
Police have not confirmed the nature of the incident, but detectives are on scene investigating. Authorities have not released the victim’s identity pending notification of family members.
DoingItLocal will provide updates as more information becomes available.
FAIRFIELD — With the Connecticut Siting Council’s denial of United Illuminating’s Docket 516R, Fairfield business owner Stephen Boccarossa says a weight has been lifted from his staff and customers—at least for now.
Boccarossa, who owns Boccarossa Insurance, said the company’s headquarters sat squarely in the project’s crosshairs. “Standing right here, the transmission line would have gone directly over the top of our building,” he said. “If an access road were added later, they could take the building. That’s how close this came.”
Beyond the physical route, Boccarossa said the risks extended into legal and financial territory that could threaten a small business’s survival. After consulting with colleagues, he said he learned of cases where property owners beneath high-voltage lines had to prove they could carry adequate liability insurance to cover potential injuries. “If you can’t demonstrate the proper coverage, there’s precedent to take the entire property,” he explained. “That’s unbelievable—and terrifying for any business owner.”
Boccarossa also took issue with what he described as a lack of transparency during the earlier hearing process. He said plans showed his entire parcel encompassed by a “work path,” yet he could not get a clear explanation of what that meant in practice. “When I see my whole property inside a work path, it looks like you plan to take my whole building,” he said. “I asked for an explanation—and got nothing. How is that fair?”
With Docket 516R now denied, Boccarossa expects a fresh application and a more accountable process. “Now they have to answer the questions,” he said. “New laws bring more accountability, and that matters not just for my property but for everyone along the line—today and in the future.”
State Senator Tony Hwang, who has supported affected residents and businesses throughout the fight, credited the decision to persistent community advocacy. He called the ruling “a people-first outcome” and said any future proposal must fully address safety, property rights, and local impact. “This was always about lives and livelihoods,” Hwang said. “Going forward, the process must respect that.”
Boccarossa agrees the community’s unity changed the trajectory—and could shape future infrastructure planning for years to come. “This isn’t just about one docket,” he said. “If the rules are stronger and the questions actually get answered, that protects a lot of people for a long time.”
After battling a porch fire in Black Rock, firefighters were called to a larger fire at the intersection of Huntington Road and Beecher Street. Chief Edwards told us everyone made it out of the building safely. There were no reported injuries. The Red Cross has been called to help with 5 adults and a child with their immediate needs. The fire marshal was called to investigate the cause of the fire.
2025-10-17@2025-10-17@11:46pm #Bridgeport CT #ctfire
A man received a broken leg after a collision with a car on East Main Street at Clarence Street.
2025-10-09@3:05pm– #Bridgeport CT
There were multiple injuries in a rollover accident on Poplar Street near Maplewood, but the car that rolled over was near Fairfield Avenue.
2025-10-08@8:39pm –#Bridgeport CT
Stratford, CT – The Town of Stratford is proud to announce that three of its 911 Dispatchers — Estefani Escalante, Suzanne (Suzi) Smolinsky, and Paul Tighe — were recognized with a Unit Citation during the State of Connecticut EMS Advisory Board Awards Ceremony, held September 25, 2025, at the Mohegan Sun Conference Center.
The award honored the dispatchers’ professionalism, teamwork, and dedication during a critical emergency incident earlier this year involving an overturned boat in the Housatonic River with four people on board.
Dispatcher Estefani Escalante answered the initial 911 call and remained on the line with the distressed caller, who eventually entered the water and drifted toward Long Island Sound. For nearly an hour, Escalante provided calm reassurance, gathered and relayed GPS coordinates, and worked closely with Stratford’s public safety partners to guide rescuers to the scene. Her steady presence and life-saving instructions played a vital role in ensuring all four individuals were rescued safely.
Meanwhile, Dispatchers Paul Tighe and Suzanne Smolinsky assumed Escalante’s other duties at the Communications Center — dispatching police, fire, and EMS units, while also handling additional 911 and non-emergency calls from the public. Their ability to seamlessly step in allowed operations to continue efficiently and effectively while supporting the active rescue effort.
“This team of Dispatchers demonstrated that in public safety there is no replacement for compassion, patience, and the willingness to help others,” said JP Sredzinski, Stratford Public Safety Dispatch Superintendent, who joined the dispatchers in receiving the award. “Their ability to work together as a team and with the other Town of Stratford public safety agencies, as well as surrounding partners, allowed for a positive outcome to what could have been a tragic incident.”
Mayor Laura R. Hoydick also praised the dispatchers, stating: “Stratford is fortunate to have these professionals dedicated to keeping our community safe. The calm leadership shown in the dispatch center, combined with the extraordinary efforts of our first responders and regional partners, turned a potentially devastating situation into a successful rescue. This recognition is a testament not only to the individual dispatchers but also to the strength of teamwork in Stratford’s public safety system.”
The Connecticut EMS Advisory Board, in partnership with the Connecticut EMS Councils, presents these awards annually to recognize outstanding contributions and commitment to the state’s emergency medical services system.
Mayor Hoydick, on behalf of the entire Town of Stratford, congratulates Dispatchers Escalante, Smolinsky, and Tighe on this well-deserved honor and thanks them, along with all responding agencies, for their unwavering service to the community.
cCMV is the most common infectious cause of birth defects, affecting 1 out of every 200 births.
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – Today, U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Roger Marshall (R-KS) and U.S. Representatives Greg Landsman (D-OH) and Mike Lawler (R-NY) introduced the Stop CMV Act, legislation to raise awareness of Congenital Cytomegalovirus (cCMV) and encourage early screenings for newborns to allow for early treatment and intervention. cCMV is a common virus that can cause deafness, seizures, & other serious birth defects and health conditions in babies, and early screenings can help prevent severe health complications.
“The Stop CMV Act provides health care providers with the tools and resources to identify cCMV and incentivizes newborn screenings—critical action to ensure babies affected by cCMV receive the quality care they need. cCMV is the most common infectious cause of birth defects, often leading to serious health conditions and developmental delays, and yet it all too often goes undetected and untreated. By raising awareness and encouraging early intervention, the Stop CMV Act supports families and children impacted by cCMV and reduces the risk of the illness,” said Blumenthal.
“Too many families are blindsided by Congenital Cytomegalovirus (cCMV) simply because it goes undetected,” said Marshall. “I am proud to cosponsor the Stop CMV Act – a bipartisan bicameral effort that will invest in early screening and intervention to ensure every child has the best shot at a healthy future.”
“Every parent wants their kids to grow up healthy and strong. The bipartisan Stop CMV Act will help make that possible by expanding testing, research, and awareness so more children are diagnosed early and get the care they need. This is about protecting the health of our kids and giving families peace of mind,” said Landsman.
“Congenital CMV is the most common infectious cause of birth defects in America, yet too often it goes undetected. The Stop CMV Act will help ensure families get answers early, doctors have the tools they need, and children have the best chance at a healthy start in life. I’m proud to introduce this bipartisan legislation because protecting the health of our youngest and most vulnerable is something we can all agree on,” said Lawler.
The full text of the bill can be found here.
