Motorbike & Car Collide
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
Poplar Rollover
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 911 Dispatchers Honored with Unit Citation at Statewide EMS Awards Ceremony
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…
BLUMENTHAL, MARSHALL, LANDSMAN, & LAWLWER INTRODUCE BIPARTISAN, BICAMERAL BILL PROMOTING INFANT SCREENING FOR VIRUS THAT CAUSES BIRTH DEFECTS
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…
Car Hits House
Firefighters were called to extricate a woman who was trapped in her car after hitting a house in the 800 block of Clinton Avenue. She was transported to hospital with unknown injuries. 2025-09-16@6:37pm-- #Bridgeport CT
Highway Crash!
https://youtube.com/shorts/skizwePaxPE Report of a Motor Vehicle Accident on I-95 South by exit 27. First responders are on scene and traffic is down to one lane at this time.
Route 8 Off-Ramp Pedestrian Strike; Shelton Man Arrested
State police say a pedestrian suffered suspected minor injuries after being struck by a gray Toyota Corolla on the Route 8 northbound exit 12B off-ramp in Derby at about 11:10 a.m. on September 9, 2025. Investigators obtained video showing the Corolla reverse, shift into drive, and accelerate toward the victim before fleeing the scene at a high rate of speed onto East Main Street. Troopers identified the driver as Keith Chapman of Shelton and, with assistance from Shelton Police, took him into custody without incident. Chapman was charged with Interfering with an Officer, Reckless Endangerment 1st Degree, Breach of Peace 1st Degree, Reckless Driving, and Evading Responsibility with Physical Injury; he was released on a $10,000 bond and is due…
Lt. Gov. Bysiewicz Highlights Black Rock Streetscape Upgrades in Bridgeport
https://youtu.be/vofM7Gvu6fc BRIDGEPORT, CT – September 11, 2025 — Lieutenant Governor Susan Bysiewicz joined the Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT), state and local officials, and community partners this morning for a “Walk & Talk” site visit celebrating the completion of the Black Rock Streetscape Project. The $663,000 project, funded by the Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD) and the City of Bridgeport, brought major safety and aesthetic upgrades to Fairfield Avenue and Brewster Street. Improvements include ADA-compliant ramps, crosswalks, bike racks, enhanced lighting, and new landscaping, making the neighborhood safer and more welcoming for residents and visitors. Lt. Gov. Bysiewicz was joined by CTDOT Commissioner Garrett Eucalitto, State Representative Steve Stafstrom, and Bridgeport Senior Economic Development Associate Vincent Mobilio…
Fairfield Dolan Launches MBA in Artificial Intelligence (AI) Concentration
Organizations are increasingly leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to make more informed, data-driven decisions. According to recent Gallup data, “in the past two years, the percentage of U.S. employees who say they have used AI in their role a few times a year or more has nearly doubled, from 21% to 40%.” In response to this growing need in the workplace for individuals to both understand and apply AI, Fairfield Dolan has launched an AI concentration in the Master of Business Administration (MBA) program (MBA AI). “An MBA in AI bridges the gap between technical AI knowledge and business acumen. It helps data analytics to support strategic decision-making,” said Mousumi Bose-Godbole, PhD, associate professor of marketing and director of the MBA.…
8/25 Crash
A crash on Route 8/25 northbound near exit 2B (ye ole exit 5). A light pole appears to have been taken down in the process. 2025-09-06@1:50pm-- #Bridgeport CT #cttraffic