The Stratford Library continues the new season of its popular “Sunday Afternoon Talks” series of informative and entertaining talks featuring prominent local guest speakers with “The Intolerable Acts and Worse” Sunday, April 18 at 2 pm. The program will take place on the Library’s Zoom platform. The talk, presented by Eric Chandler, is free and open to the public. “Be a king,” said Princess Augusta of Saxe-Goethe to her son George, newly crowned George III of England in 1751. In that, as in many matters, George listened to his mother. She, in turn, listened to advice from Lord George Germain, 1 st Viscount Sackville, and Secretary of State for the Colonies. As did so many who had held that position before…
I-95 Crash
2021-04-07@10:31pm--#Norwalk CT-- #cttraffic-- Norwalk has its share of highway traffic issues tonight. This time on I-95 northbound near exit 16 with injuries. There is also another crash on Route 7 by exit 1.
Norwalk News: Motorcycle and Car Collide
2021-04-07@9:20pm--#Norwalk CT-- A motorcycle and a car collide on East Avenue over I-95. The car has fled the scene.
Bridgeport News: Elevator Shocks Teen
2021-04-07@8:20pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A teen was allegedly shocked by an elevator button at 91 Clinton Avenue. Firefighters and EMS on the way. This news report is made possible by:
Westport News: Brush Fire
2021-04-07@1:11pm--#Westport CT-- #ctfire-- Brush fire reported by exit 19 and 18 off I-95 threatening houses near exit 19. Nothing on the traffic cameras. Mutual aid requested. This news report is made possible by:
HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that his administration is opening new rounds of funding under two state grant programs that will help with the costs associated with implementing needed security infrastructure improvements and upgrades to emergency communications systems at schools throughout Connecticut. Administered by the Connecticut Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection, in collaboration with the State Department of Education, the School Security Competitive Grant Program and the newly launched Multi-Media Interoperable Communications System Program are open to public and private K-12 schools, and eligible childcare centers and preschools that can demonstrate they have received threats. A total of $10 million has been allocated across both programs: School Security Competitive Grant Program: A total of $5 million has been set…
Bridgeport News: Odor Of Gas
2021-04-06@8:20 #Bridgeport CT-- Firefighters are on scene in the 500 block of Ellsworth Street for an odor of gas indoors. This news report is made possible by our SAFE heating sponsor:
Bridgeport News: 2 Treated For Smoke Inhalation
2021-04-06@10:50am--#Bridgeport CT-- Two people were treated for smoke inhalation after their lunch burned on the stove causing a heavy smoke condition in their apartment in the 1500 block of Iranistan Avenue.
Bridgeport News: Gunshot Victim Not Cooperating
On April 5, 2021 at approximately 11:12pm, Bridgeport Police responded to Bridgeport Hospital on the report of a victim being treated for 2 non-life-threatening gunshot wounds. The victim has been identified as 35-year-old Anthony White of Stratford Connecticut. An earlier press release said: "preliminary reports indicate the party was struck on his right hip and hand, non-life threatening injuries. Unknown location where it took place due to party being uncooperative". Anyone with information about this crime can call Detective Abe Konoval at 203-581-5229 or utilize the Bridgeport Police Tips Line at 203-576-TIPS. This press release was made possible by:
ATTORNEY GENERAL TONG JOINS BIPARTISAN COALITION FIGHTING UNLAWFUL SALES OF FAKE VACCINATION CARDS
ATTORNEY GENERAL TONG JOINS BIPARTISAN COALITION FIGHTING UNLAWFUL SALES OF FAKE VACCINATION CARDS ATTORNEY GENERAL TONG JOINS BIPARTISAN COALITION FIGHTING UNLAWFUL SALES OF FAKE VACCINATION CARDS(Hartford, CT) — Attorney General William Tong today called on Twitter, eBay, and Shopify to act immediately to prevent people from selling fraudulent CDC vaccination cards on their platforms. A bipartisan coalition of 45 attorneys general, led by North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein and Tennessee Attorney General Herbert Slatery, raised concerns about the public health risks of these fake cards in a letter to the companies’ CEOs.“Getting vaccinated is one of the most important things you can do to protect yourself and your family from COVID-19, but it’s also an open door for scammers,”…