BLUMENTHAL HOLDS HEARING ON PROTECTING KIDS ONLINE [WASHINGTON, D.C.] — Today, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) chaired a hearing of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Subcommittee on Consumer Protection, Product Safety, and Data Security on protecting kids online. With children’s screen time surging on popular apps like TikTok, Facebook Messenger, and Instagram, kids are being exposed to safety and privacy issues including data collection, aggressive marketing, and sexual exploitation. “Big tech and data brokers are spying on children, watching them play, monitoring their lives. No company should be allowed to collect permanent, invasive dossiers on our children. Even more concerning are the cesspool of elicit pitches to kids,” said Blumenthal in his opening remarks, highlighting a recent survey from anti-human…
Here Ended The Pequot War and This Honda CRV
2021-05-18@11:28pm--#Southport CT--#Fairfield CT-- A Honda CRV crashed into the Pequot War Memorial on the Post Road in Southport. The driver was injured and transported to the hospital.
Bridgeport News: Scooter Collides With Bus
2021-05-18@6:41pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A scooter hits a bus at Arctic and Caroline Street. Two people on the bus was transported to the hospital with unknown injuries. This news report is made possible by:
Route 8/25 Crash
2021-05-18@5:11pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A crash on Route 8/25 southbound near exit 2. No word on any injuries.
Bridgeport News: NAACP Press Conference Calls For Changes In The Police Department
Today, at noon, the Bridgeport Chapter of the NAACP held a press conference in front of The Bridgeport Police Department. Reverend D Stanley Lord, President of the Greater Bridgeport Branch NAACP called for the suspension of Bridgeport Police Officer Mark Martocchio for violating his training and the civil rights of a victim by drawing his weapon at a local bodega. He was also concerned with the unequal discipline of police officers, as well as the policy that the police’s internal affairs department report directly to the chief of police, and not the police commissioner nor the mayor. Reverend D Stanley Lord is still waiting for a response from the chief’s initial claim that there was no gun pointed at the…
Westport News: Smash And Grab
2021-05-18@4:37pm--#Westport CT-- Police are looking for a gray Honda Civic responsible for a smash and grab robbery at the Alta Beauty on Post Road East. This news report is made possible by:
STATEMENT ON PROPOSED AT&T-DISCOVERY MEDIA MERGER
WASHINGTON, DC] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) released the following statement in response to the proposed merger between AT&T’s media business and Discovery: “This mega-merger combining two of the country’s largest media conglomerates demands close scrutiny to protect consumers’ pocket books instead of accelerating further concentration among corporate behemoths. Recent lax antitrust enforcement has allowed a dramatic consolidation in the media market that is driving up prices and limiting consumer choice. Television viewers and sports lovers deserve more choices about how they get their entertainment, better competition over services, and lower prices. I expect that antitrust enforcers will fully and fairly review this deal to protect consumers’ interests.” This press release was made possible by: Visit BMW of Bridgeport…
Fairfield News: High Levels Of Carbon Monoxide Evacuates High Rise
2021-05-17@8:40pm--#Fairfield CT-- Firefighters were called to The Trademark located at 665 Commerce Drive for a smoke detector activation. When they arrived they discovered a high level of carbon monoxide in the building. Firefighters become concerned when levels reach 35 parts per million which can cause headaches and light-headedness. Levels in the upper floors reached over 300 parts per million. Firefighters pulled the fire alarm to evacuate the building and began metering floor by floor ensuring everyone made it out of the building safely. No one was injured or sickened but the levels. Firefighters believe it was caused by gasoline-powered equipment used on the first floor. This has happened once before at this location. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HBqt4jPyxYs
Bridgeport News: Pedestrian Hit-Driver Flees
2021-05-17@10:27pm--#Bridgeport CT-- An alleged intoxicated pedestrian was struck on Anthony Street by a car that fled the scene. The pedestrian had minor scratches and refused medical treatment. This news report is made possible by:
Long Island Sound Blue Plan
HARTFORD, CT – Governor Ned Lamont is applauding the Connecticut State Senate for giving unanimous, final approval early this morning to legislation approving the Long Island Sound Blue Plan in concurrence with the House of Representatives, which approved the plan late last month. This vote formally places the Blue Plan into effect as a powerful new tool that establishes a framework for identifying and protecting what is cherished about the Sound – its many human uses and underlying ecosystem. It dramatically improves the ability to make good decisions, avoid conflicts and address the challenges of the 21st century while supporting economic growth with the latest and best information. “This is just another example of what can be done with teamwork and collaboration in Connecticut,” Governor Lamont…