Bridgeport News: Stabbing
2022-03-29@5:30 PMish-- Police are investigating a stabbing that took place at Kossuth and Maple Street. The condition of the person is not know at this time. Many thanks to all of you who text and message me about this!
Seymour News: Explosion- 2 Burned
2022-03-29@2:01pm-- #Seymour CT-- #ctfire-- A gas leak resulted in an explosion at the Anna Lopresti School now converted into condos at 29 Maple Street. 2 people were burned. Leak was located in first floor unit. This news report is made possible by:
PUSH FOR STRATFORD ACQUISITION OF SIKORSKY AIRPORT
#Stratford CT-- Mayor Laura R. Hoydick and State Senator Kevin Kelly are calling on Governor Ned Lamont and the City of Bridgeport to prevent a state takeover of the Sikorsky Memorial Airport, and requesting that any change in management or ownership be undertaken through a transparent competitive bidding process. The call comes as the Connecticut Airport Authority (CAA) is attempting to proceed with a no-bid acquisition of the Airport from the City of Bridgeport which has owned it since 1937. The entire airport is within the territorial boundaries of the Town of Stratford. “If the City of Bridgeport is interested in selling the airport, then it is the time for the Town of Stratford to take ownership of the SikorskyMemorial Airport. We will ensure capable management commensurate with the…
Bridgeport News: Stratford Avenue Homicide Arrest
#Bridgeport CT--This evening, detectives arrested Tivon Taylor (DOB: 10/19/81 of 44 Eric Street, Bridgeport) for fatally shooting Fredrick Shelby on March 18, 2022. Based on the evidence, we believe Taylor followed Shelby out of Tae’s Lounge, a bar located at 1014 Stratford Avenue, after the two men exchanged words inside. Taylor then allegedly shot Shelby multiple times before walking away. In a statement to investigators, Taylor admitted to shooting Shelby. Taylor is charged with Murder, Criminal Possession of a Firearm, and Carrying a Pistol Without a Permit. He is being held on a $1,000,000 bond and will be arraigned in court tomorrow morning.This arrest is the result of excellent work done by all of the detectives that assisted in this…
Bridgeport News: Structure Fire
Bridgeport News: Structure Fire2022-03-28@6:14pm--#Bridgeport CT--- Firefighters quickly extinguished a fire on Wessels Avenue. EMS just reported two possible patients from the scene. This news report is made possible by:
Ansonia News: Restaurant Fire
2022-03-28@5:50pm--#Ansonia CT-- Firefighters at Rosa Mina Restaurant on East Main Street for a working structure fire. This news report is made possible by:
New Agreement Positions Connecticut To Be Production Home for New Helicopter Lines and Keeps Sikorsky’s Headquarters in the State Through 2042
(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that his administration has reached an agreement with Lockheed Martin that may bring potential new helicopter lines to Sikorsky’s Stratford facility, sustain more than 7,000 jobs, and keep Sikorsky’s headquarters in Connecticut through 2042. Lockheed Martin, the parent company of Sikorsky, is bidding on helicopter programs that will replace several existing programs, including the legendary Black Hawk. The agreement, which needs legislative approval from the Connecticut General Assembly, provides up to $75 million in incentives depending on the level of work secured. “Today is an important milestone in our ongoing partnership with Lockheed Martin and Sikorsky,” Governor Lamont said. “If approved, this agreement will support new helicopter production in Connecticut and help enable…
Shelton News: Structure Fire
Shelton News: Structure Fire2022-03-28@3:20pm--#Shelton CT-- #ctfire-- A structure fire at Perry and Coram Avenue, heavy fire reported from the third floor. This news report is made possible by:
Milford News: Tractor Trailer Rollover
2022-03-28@1:28pm--#Milford CT-- Report of a tractor-trailer over turned at Pepe's Farm Woodmont Road. The driver got out alright, firefighters called for fluids on the ground. This news report is made possible by:
New Haven Line Train Schedule Enhancements
The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) announced that a new schedule will take effect on Sunday, March 27, 2022, on the New Haven Line, operated by Metro-North Railroad. The new schedule will also include additional weekday train service and train time adjustments on the New Canaan Line (NCL). The Danbury Line and Waterbury Line schedules remain unchanged.New Haven Line (NHL) customers will see an increase in weekday train service to approximately 91% of pre-pandemic levels, an increase of 34 trains, bringing the total number of weekday trains to 278 trains. The new schedule includes the restoration of pre-pandemic zoned express trains. Connecticut stations having express trains restored include Cos Cob, Riverdale, Stamford, Fairfield, Fairfield Metro, Bridgeport, Stratford, West Haven, and…