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AGs Oppose Instagram for Kids

Hartford, CT) — Citing serious concerns about the safety and well-being of children and the harm social media poses to young people, Attorney General William Tong has joined a coalition of 44 attorneys general urging Facebook to abandon its plans to launch a version of Instagram for children under the age of 13. In a letter to Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg, the coalition contends that social media can be detrimental to children for myriad reasons and that Facebook has historically failed to protect the welfare of children on its platforms. “Instagram for kids will undoubtedly open the door for predators, cyberbullying and other potential dangers. Facebook has failed to protect its adult users from disinformation, abuse and privacy breaches, so…

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Shelton News: Attempted Shed Break-In

2021-05-11@11:44am--#Shelton CT-- Police are investigating an attempted break-in to a shed on Longview Road. This news report is made possible by: https://www.bmwofbridgeport.com/

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Fairfield News: Construction Worker Injured

2021-05-11@11:31am-- #Fairfield CT-- A construction worker working on Unquowa Road received a laceration to the eye. First responders are on scene. This news report is made possible by:

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Bridgeport News: Person Shot

#Bridgeport CT--On May 8, 2021 at approximately 11:45pm the Bridgeport Emergency Operations Center reported a gunshot wound victim was brought into an area hospital.  The victim, identified as 22-year-old Raekwone McDonald, sustained a single non-life-threatening gunshot wound.  McDonald said he was shot while traveling to a corner store located somewhere along Berkshire Avenue.  Another citizen drove the victim to the hospital.  He was treated and is reported to be in stable condition. The Bridgeport Detective Bureau is investigating the incident.  Anyone with information about this crime is asked to call Detective Angel Llanos at 203-581-5229 or utilize the Bridgeport Police Tips Line at 203-576-TIPS. This press release was made possible by:

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Westport News: Larceny in the First Degree (Motor Vehicle Theft)

#Westport CT-- On September 5, 2020 at approximately 1:45 p.m., Westport Police officers responded toAvis Rental Cars on a report that an individual rented a car and then allegedly failed to return thevehicle. The manager stated that the car in question was supposed to have been brought back toAvis in early August, but as of September 5 it had yet to be returned. The person who rented thevehicle was identified as Michelle Kinner and prior to contacting the police Avis purportedlysent a letter to Ms. Kinner requesting that she return the car. Since the vehicle was a month overdue and efforts to recover it from Ms. Kinner were notsuccessful the car was deemed to be stolen. Therefore, a warrant for…

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Connecticut College Corps

HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that applications are now being accepted for the recently created Connecticut College Corps, which aims to recruit college students interested in working at summer enrichment programs as part of the governor’s plan to provide K-12 students and families with engaging enrichment and learning experiences in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Under the initiative, the state will partner with local colleges and universities to recruit 500 higher education students to participate in summer programs for children. Participants will receive training on social-emotional health, equity, diversity, and academic training to support the summer programs. The state is partnering with local college and universities to identify students interested in participating. The Connecticut Office of Higher…

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Bridgeport News: Assault

2021-05-10@4:40pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Police and EMS on scene on Cowles Street for an assault. There are no further details. This news report is made possible by:

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Bridgeport News: Stabbing

2021-05-10@4:08pm--#Bridgeport CT-- First responders are on Evans Street for a stabbing.

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State Senator Marilyn Moore (D-Bridgeport), voted for legislation extending telehealth services in Connecticut for another two years. This extension allows health care providers and patients to have continued flexibility utilizing a tool that continues to be great benefit for Connecticut residents seeking health services during the COVID-19 pandemic. The bill approved in a bipartisan vote in both the state Senate and state House of Representatives now heads to the governor’s desk to be signed into law. "This legislation will ensure the coverage needed for patients who continue to seek care online or over the phone," said Sen. Moore. "It is helpful for those who don't have access to transportation to receive the medical care they need, and it is beneficial to those…

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Crashes

2021-05-09@11:01pm #Westport CT--#cttraffic-- A crash on I-95 southbound near exit 18 (photo) #Fairfield CT-- A one car crash about 75 feet off the road and into the woods on Merwins Lane.

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