Bridgeport News: Brush Fire
2021-05-21@1:37pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Report of a brush on fire at 375 Boston Avenue at the gas station. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Crash At Barnum And Central Avenue
2021-05-21@12:00pm--#Bridgeport CT-- There is a crash with injuries at Central and Barnum Avenue. Minor injuries reported. A third ambulance has been dispatched to the scene. This news report is made possible by:
GOVERNOR ANNOUNCES UPDATED MASK PROTOCOLS
(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont announced that a new set of COVID-19 safety protocols regarding the use of face masks will be implemented in Connecticut beginning Wednesday, May 19, 2021, as a result of the updated recommendations released late last week from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The new order will include: OutdoorsMasks not required IndoorsVaccinated not required to wear masksUnvaccinated must continue to wear masks Businesses, state and local government offices and events may choose to require universal maskingMasks will still be required in certain settings such as healthcare facilities, facilities housing vulnerable populations, public and private transit, correctional facilities, schools, and childcareIn addition to the revised order, the Connecticut Department of Public Health on May…
Bridgeport Police Mass Exodus Continues
#Bridgeport CT--The mass exodus at Bridgeport Police , including new recruits continues. Officer Amanda Gonzalez who was made the "face of Bridgeport Police" by the chief has resigned and going to Branford Police Department her last day was today. Bridgeport Police also lost Officer Crystal Manuele to the state to be a Department of Mental Health Officer on May 18th. Let's not forget Officer Recruit Officer Kathleen Edwards who was put on administrative leave after losing her badge and wallet at the double shooting at the illegal after hours bar at 1023 Main Street on Sunday. Also, Officer Ada Curet, a 38 year veteran retired after the chief put the TNT task force on administrative leave back in April. Police…
Safe Bottled Water
WASHINGTON, D.C.] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) led a bipartisan group of 11 senators calling on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to set standards on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) found in bottled water to ensure bottled water products are safe for drinking. PFAS are pervasive and persistent chemicals that accumulate in people’s bodies over time, and exposure to these chemicals has been linked to cancer, liver damage, decreased fertility, and other serious health conditions. “Despite the clear and present danger PFAS exposure presents, there are no enforceable limits on these substances in drinking water in the United States,” wrote the senators in a letter to FDA Acting Commissioner Janet Woodcock. “Given the widespread persistence of PFAS in our environment…
ENDANGERED RUNAWAY
The Ansonia Police Department is attempting to locate a juvenile runaway who made statements of self-harm to her family. Alecia Vega, age 15, was last seen today, 5/19/2021, in the area of Pershing Drive and Bridge Street wearing a gray zip up sweatshirt, and gray sweat pants with her hair in a high bun and black headband. Alecia is 5’8”, 210Lbs, with brown hair, and brown eyes. Anyone with information or knows the whereabouts of Alecia is asked to contact the Ansonia Police Department at 203-735-1885. Tips can be left anonymously through Tip411 at the link below. https://www.tip411.com/tips/new?alert_group_id=21553
Today’s Vehicle Fire
2021-05-19@7:18pm--#Fairfield CT-- Today's vehicle fire is a motorcycle in the middle of Old Post and Beach Road on fire. Firefighters quickly took care of it. This news report is made possible by: https://www.naturalannieessentials.com/
#Westport CT--On May 14, 2021 at approximately 8:00 p.m., Westport Police officers responded to thearea of 296 Greens Farms Road on a report of a one car accident. Upon arrival, the investigatingofficer observed that the car involved had heavy front - end damage. The operator of the vehiclewas identified as Gayle Gawlik and she claimed she was not injured in the accident. Ms. Gawlikpurportedly stated that she was trying to answer a phone call through the car’s blue tooth systemwhen she lost control of the vehicle and ended up striking a cement pillar that was located on theright shoulder.The investigating officer noticed that Ms. Gawlik was unsteady on her feet and alsoreported that he could detect the odor of an…
Park City Wind (Not City Hall)
BRIDGEPORT, CT) – Vineyard Wind, a joint venture between Avangrid Renewables, a subsidiary of AVANGRID, Inc. (NYSE: AGR), and Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP), today announced that space in downtown Bridgeport will serve as the company’s Connecticut headquarters for the company’s Park City Wind (PCW) project. Additionally, the developer also announced that a lease at Barnum Landing has been signed to use the property as a construction and staging location for the 804-megawatt (MW) project. “We are excited to announce the signing of leases for both our Connecticut headquarters and the construction and staging site for our Park City Wind project,” said Vineyard Wind Deputy CEO Sy Oytan. “The offshore wind industry can help transform Bridgeport’s waterfront into a hub for new and…
Fairfield News: Stratfield Road Crash
2021-05-19@5:50pm--#Fairfield A two car crash at Putting Green and Stratfield Road. No word on any injuries. This news report is made possible by: