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Bridgeport Firefighters Battle Two-Alarm Blaze on Anniversary of Fallen Heroes

https://youtube.com/shorts/G1UZaXMcdP4 On the anniversary of the 2010 loss of Lt. Steven J. Velasquez and Firefighter Michel Baik, Bridgeport firefighters responded to a two-alarm fire in the 600 block of William Street. Initial reports were of heavy fire, with an extension to the structure, and the building was quickly fully involved, with a risk of the deck collapsing. The incident serves as a powerful reminder of the risks first responders face daily, especially on a day marked by remembrance.

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Heffer Celebrates Grand Opening in Stratford with Ribbon Cutting

https://youtu.be/AgEaj8fMUeI Stratford, CT — The town of Stratford welcomed a flavorful new addition this week with the official ribbon cutting of Heffer, a farm-fresh restaurant now open at 2377 Main Street. The restaurant is the latest venture from co-owners Steve Barone and Dave Morton, who bring a passion for quality food made with local ingredients and scratch-made care. Specializing in hand-ground burgers, southern fried chicken, and fresh, made-to-order sides and sauces, Heffer offers a menu rooted in freshness and comfort with a bold, modern twist. What sets Heffer apart is not just its commitment to flavor, but the experience. From sourcing farm-fresh ingredients to grinding burgers daily in-house, Barone and Morton are on a mission to deliver quality without the…

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GOVERNOR LAMONT BREAKS GROUND ON NEW TRAIN STATION IN NAUGATUCK AS PART OF MAJOR UPGRADES TO WATERBURY BRANCH LINE

(NAUGATUCK, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont and Connecticut Transportation Commissioner Garrett Eucalitto today announced that the Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) has begun construction on a new train station in Naugatuck, advancing the Lamont administration’s plan to modernize the entire Waterbury Branch Line and spur downtown redevelopment. The new station is being relocated approximately 0.3 miles south of the existing station, placing it closer to Naugatuck’s downtown and aligning with the borough’s vision for a vibrant, transit-oriented development near Rubber Avenue and Old Firehouse Road. This project is one of several parts of a larger CTDOT initiative to upgrade all six stations on Metro-North’s Waterbury Branch Line. “We’re not just building a train station, we’re building more momentum for Naugatuck’s…

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West Haven Man Arrested in Honda of Westport Tire Theft Case

Darrylle D. Rodriguez, 23, of West Haven, was arrested in connection with the October 2024 theft of tires and rims from three vehicles at Honda of Westport. The vehicles had been left on milk crates, with damages totaling over $15,000. After a multi-agency investigation and multiple search warrants, Westport Police identified Rodriguez as one of the suspects and took him into custody at Derby Superior Court while he was appearing for an unrelated matter. He was charged with larceny in the second degree and conspiracy to commit larceny in the second degree. Rodriguez posted a $75,000 bond and was turned over to Stamford Police, who also held a warrant for his arrest. He is scheduled to be arraigned at Stamford…

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Ribbon Cutting Celebrates Grand Opening of Motoplex Fairfield — Fairfield County’s New Destination for Italian Motorcycles and Scooters

https://youtu.be/O_YLety_e-c Fairfield, CT — The Fairfield business community officially welcomed Motoplex Fairfield with a ribbon cutting ceremony today at its new showroom located at 301 Commerce Drive. Owned and operated by Ryan Ambrifi, Motoplex Fairfield is now open as Fairfield County’s exclusive dealer for legendary Italian brands Piaggio, Vespa, Aprilia, and Moto Guzzi. “Welcome to Motoplex Fairfield,” said Ambrifi during the event. “We are proud to bring the full Italian lifestyle experience to Fairfield County—everything from sales and service to accessories, helmets, and apparel. Whether you ride a scooter or motorcycle, we’ve got you covered with what you need to ride safely and in style.” Motoplex Fairfield offers new and used motorcycles, scooters, and electric bicycles, as well as factory-certified…

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Overturned Boat

UPDATE: Everyone has been rescued. Report of an overturned vessel "in the middle of Long Island Sound" with 4 people onboard. Location possibility is Stratford "Shoal" (spelling?). The boat left from Stratford. There are no further details. Area emergency vessels, along with the Coast Guard, are being deployed. 2025-07-12@11:40pm-- #Stratford CT

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