2 Crashes Route 8 Southbound
2021-11-06@10:09pm--#Shelton CT-- #cttraffic-- Reports of two crashes on Route 8 southbound between exits 14 and 13. One crash is a rollover. This news report is made possible by:
2021 Family Holiday Giving Program
Fairfield Social Services has kicked off its 2021 Family Holiday Giving Program to help Fairfield families in need during the holiday season. Last year more than 150 families received gift cards, generously donated by their neighbors, including individuals, businesses, faith-based and community organizations. COVID has brought many challenges from job loss to childcare expense and many worries in between. Rather than collecting wrapped gifts and toys, we are again requesting gift cards for supermarkets, gas stations, your favorite local stores and businesses, Amazon, Target, Walmart - anywhere families shop for their loved ones for the holidays. During this special, yet stressful time of year, our goal is to support with gift cards to help purchase items for their loved ones.…
Bridgeport News: Another Homicide
Police UPDATE: This morning, shortly after 2 a.m., Raheem Lynch (DOB: 2/2/97 of 96 Chamberlain Avenue) was fatally shot just minutes after exiting Mystique, a night club at 2456 Main Street. The shooting occurred only a few doors away from the club. A friend of Lynch drove him to Saint Vincent’s Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The motive for the shooting is still unclear. Anyone with information, should contact Detective Hanson 203-581-5243. 2021-11-06@1:56am--#Bridgeport CT-- Police responded to the 2400 block of Main Street near Capital Avenue for a shot spotter activation but found no victim. A few minutes later they received a call about a victim arriving at St. Vincent's Hospital with a gunshot wound. The person died as…
INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT AND JOBS ACT
U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) released the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives approved the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, which includes $550 billion in new federal funding to rebuild roads and bridges; repair rail networks; support public transportation; invest in broadband; improve auto safety; combat the climate crisis; and create millions of new jobs. The legislation, passed by the Senate in August, now goes to President Joe Biden’s desk for signature. “This historic House step is a gigantic breakthrough. This vital legislation will deliver truly transformative results for Connecticut and the entire country. We are long overdue for improving our nation’s crumbling roads and bridges, modernizing our rail, and ensuring Americans have access to reliable, affordable…
Bridgeport News: Basement Fire
2021-11-05@8:44pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Firefighters on scene of a basement fire on Harmony Street. This news report is made possible by:
Stratford News: Structure Fire
2021-11-15@4:49pm--#Stratford Ct-- Firefighters quickly extinguish a fire in a second floor wall at a home on Cloverleah Place. No injuries reported. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Basement Fire
2021-11-05@10:10am-- Firefighters quickly extinguish a basement fire in the 100 block of Maple Street. The fire was confined to the basement and did not extend to the rest of the house. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Chemical Spill
2021-11-05@8:54:00am-- #Bridgeport CT--Report of a chemical spill at 95 Cogswell Street. Radio reports say 4 people were transported to the hospital.
GOVERNOR ANNOUNCES THE SCREEN AND STAY INITIATIVE FOR CONNECTICUT SCHOOLS
Governor Ned Lamont today announced the rollout of the Screen and Stay initiative for Connecticut schools that choose to participate. Under the initiative, students and staff identified as close contacts to a known COVID-19 case but who are not yet fully vaccinated will be able to remain in school if they were wearing masks and don’t develop symptoms. The initiative will bring immediate relief to the frequent and repeated quarantines that continue to impact student learning and place a burden on working families. The innovative, multi-agency solution will aid school districts through the remainder of the fall. Students and staff are eligible to participate if the close contact with a COVID-19 case occurs under the following circumstances: Exclusively during the…
Bridgeport News: Glass Truck Crash
2021-11-04@6:30Am--#Bridgeport CT-- A viewer this morning sent in this photo of a crash on I-95 southbound near exit 27 between a car and a glass truck. No word if it was a PANE on commuter traffic.