Bridgeport News: Oven Fire
2021-03-25@10:30pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Don't go to sleep yet Bridgeport! Oven fire reported in the 100 block of Garfield Avenue. Here come a bunch of firetrucks! This news report is made possible by:
Shelton News: Structure Fire
2021-03-25@10:23pm--#Shelton CT-- Firefighters on scene of a working structure fire that was called in by the police. This news report is made possible by:
FAIRFIELD CONTINUES EXPANDED OUTDOOR DINING AMID PANDEMIC
#Fairfield CT--First Selectwoman Brenda L. Kupchick announced today that the Town of Fairfield is allowingfor the continued expanded outdoor dining accommodations for restaurants and food serviceestablishments effective immediately.The announcement comes on the heels of Governor Lamont lifting capacity restrictions inrestaurants, among other businesses, last Friday, March 19, 2021. While the Governor hasremoved capacity limits at restaurants, there will still be an 11 pm curfew and an eight-persontable limit. Additionally, guidelines on masks, spacing and cleaning protocols will remain ineffect.First Selectwoman Kupchick stated, “From the onset of the pandemic, I have worked withvarious Town departments such as Economic Development and Plan and Zoning to ensure ourfine array of restaurants stay afloat. One of the actions our Town took last year was to…
Derby News: Firefighters At Shop Rite
2021-03-24@7:35pm--#Derby CT-- Firefighters from Derby and Ansonia are on scene at the Shop Rite at 49 Pershing Drive for a fire that is out. Welders accidently caused a small fire that they put out. Firefighters are ensuring no extension in the building If it was a big deal our sponsor would have made it Like It Never Even Happened!
VA Co-Pay Forgiveness
VA copayments for medical care will be waived, refunded, or forgiven under the American Recovery Plan. If you're a Veteran who receives care through VA, here's what this means for you: If you received a statement with copayment charges from April 6, 2020, or later, we'll remove these charges. You won't need to pay them.If you already paid any copay charges from April 6, 2020, or later, we'll send you a refund.If you have unpaid copay charges from before April 6, 2020, you don't have to make payments until September 30, 2021. We won't add fees or interest or take other collection action on these charges during this time. But you can still make payments if you'd like. Find out how…
LEGISLATION TO CLOSE DANGEROUS LOOPHOLE TO PROTECT DOMESTIC ABUSE SURVIVORS
WASHINGTON, DC] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and U.S. Representative Jim Himes (D-CT) led their Congressional colleagues, including U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-CT), in introducing strongly-supported bicameral legislation to protect domestic violence survivors from gun violence. The Lori Jackson Domestic Violence Survivor Protection Act is narrowly crafted to close loopholes that allow domestic abusers to legally obtain weapons. The bill is named in memory of Lori Jackson, an Oxford, Connecticut mother of two who was tragically shot and killed by her estranged husband, who had legally obtained a handgun even though he was subject to a temporary restraining order. The U.S. House of Representatives is scheduled to take up the legislation this week as part of its reauthorization of…
Fairfield News: Illegal Dumping
2021-03-23@10:30AM--#Fairfield CT-- Fairfield Police received a call for an illegal dumping complaint at 802 Villa Ave, Nutmeg Bowl. Attached are surveillance photographs showing the person responsible for dumping tires and the vehicle used to transport them. Anyone with information about the male in this picture is asked to call the Fairfield Police Department at 203-254-4800
Trumbull News: EMS Assaulted
2021-03-23@12:50pm--#Trumbull CT-- EMS personnel were assaulted by a patient in the back of the ambulance after a call on Lake Avenue. The patient was described as having an altered mental symptoms. This news report is made possible by:
Ansonia News: Robbery Arrest
#Ansonia CT--On March 17, 2021 the Ansonia Police Department arrested Shanqueto Pinnock, age 19, of Stratford for his involvement in the October 20, 2020 robbery of the S & A Mart at 95 Wakelee Avenue. Pinnock was charged with Robbery First Degree, Larceny Fifth Degree, Conspiracy to Commit Robbery First Degree and Conspiracy to Commit Larceny Fifth Degree.
Route 8 Crash
2021-03-23@11:11am--#Trumbull CT--#cttraffic-- A crash on Route 8 southbound between exits 10 and 8. No word on any injuries.