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Social Media Hearings

WASHINGTON, D.C.] – U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), Chair and Ranking Member of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Subcommittee on Consumer Protection, Product Safety, and Data Security, will convene a hearing on Tuesday, October 26, 2021 at 10:00 AM titled “Protecting Kids Online: Snapchat, TikTok, and YouTube.” Representatives from Snapchat, TikTok, and YouTube will testify at the hearing. “Recent revelations about harm to kids online show that Big Tech is facing its Big Tobacco moment—a moment of reckoning,” said Blumenthal. “We need to understand the impact of popular platforms like Snapchat, TikTok, and YouTube on children and what companies can do better to keep them safe. The bombshell reports about Facebook and Instagram—their toxic impacts on…

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Fairfield News: Cars Entered

2021-10-23 #Fairield 2 cars entered on High Street. Sunset Avenue locked car was entered after window was broken. A purse was taken 700 block of E Kings Highway a car was taken. Key fob left in the car. Kenwood Avenue- Apple phone taken from car. Shoreham Terrace, unlocked car rummaged thru, $5 in coins taken

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Norwalk News: Assault Possibly After Robbery Attempt

2021-10-25@10:24pm--#Norwalk CT-- First responders on the way Maple Street and Van Buren Avenue for an assault, possibly the result of a robbery attempt. This news report is made possible by:

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Stratford News: RESIDENTS URGED TO PREPARE FOR NOR’ EASTER STORM EVENT

#STRATFORD – A Nor’easter with heavy wind and rain is on its way to the region and residents are urged to make preparations. The storm event is predicted to arrive Monday evening as a coastal storm with a prolonged period of rain, heavy at times, as well as the potential for localized flash flooding and strong winds.  The town’s Public Works department has been at work today clearing storm drains and residents are urged to clear any storm catch basins in front of their homes that may be currently obstructed with falling leaves or other debris to increase water drainage from roadways.  Motorists should avoid driving through standing water.  Wind gusts could be up to 60 mph which can result in power outages,…

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Bridgeport News: Burns To The Face

2021-10-25@7:09pm--#Bridgeport CT-- First responders on the way to the 900 block of Noble Avenue for a person who has burns to the face from automotive coolant. This news report is made possible by:

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HARTFORD, CT) – Following several weeks of data collection as required by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he has submitted a request for a presidential major disaster declaration resulting from the damage caused by the remnants of Hurricane Ida in early September. To qualify for the declaration, FEMA requires state and local governments to complete a detailed assessment under a process that typically takes several weeks to complete, including a calculation of FEMA-eligible damages, in order to determine whether the required federal thresholds have been met. “The extraordinarily heavy rain from this storm resulted in extensive flooding across Connecticut, overwhelming federal, state, and local roads, and flooding hundreds of homes and businesses,” Governor Lamont said. “The…

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Bridgeport News: Reported Structure Fire

2021-10-25@1:14pm--#Bridgeport CT-- It was just food burning on the stove in the 1000 block of Kossuth Street. But at least you know what all the noise was about!

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Fairfield News: Crash!

2021-10-25@12:18pm--#Fairfield CT-- The twice monthly crash at Jennings and Black Rock just occurred with entrapment and injury.

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Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day

Saturday, Oct. 30, 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.  Stratford Public Works Yard  550 Patterson Avenue  Free for Stratford residents with valid resident sticker.  Lists of accepted and non-accepted items are posted at stratfordct.gov/things-to-know. To obtain a resident sticker contact Stratford Recreation Department: 203-385-4052.  This press release was made possible by:

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CONNECTICUT RANKS FIRST IN CHILDHOOD VACCINATIONS

HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont is highlighting the release of a report from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which shows that Connecticut has the highest rate of childhood immunizations of any state in the nation. According to the report, Connecticut achieved an estimated 80.2% coverage rate for the recommended immunization series among children by age 24 months – well above the national average of 70.5% and above the average for the New England region of 79.7%. “This report reveals that once again, Connecticut is a national leader in childhood immunization,” Governor Lamont said. “That is in large part due to the efforts of many professional, community-based and private partnerships that have worked diligently with the state to raise awareness…

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