Fairfield News: Police Investigating Child Stabbing
2022-02-02@6:36pm--#Fairfield CT-- Police were called to AFC Urgent Care where a child was reportedly stabbed in the head from a domestic fight yesterday.T his news report is made possible by:
Fairfield/Bridgeport Odor of Gas
2022-02-02@6:22pp--#Fairfield CT-- #Bridgeport CT--Fairfield Emergency Communications is getting flooded with calls regarding a strong odor of gas from Stratfield Road, Fairfield Woods, Katona Drive all the way to Park Avenue. Fairfield Fire is working with the gas company supervisor. Bridgeport Fire Department also receiving the same calls in the north end off of Park Avenue. Their radio dispatch said they are possibly tracing a sewer gas problem they encountered last week. This news report is made possible by our SAFE heating sponsor:
GOVERNOR LAMONT PROPOSES $336 MILLION IN TAX CUTS With Stefanowski Reply
(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today unveiled his first package of legislative proposals for the 2022 regular session, which includes a series of tax cuts that will provide approximately $336 million in relief for Connecticut residents.The governor said that he is proposing the tax cut package as the state is projecting an operating surplus of $1.48 billion, which will enable a significant reduction in the one-time revenues built into the enacted budget and will continue to ensure the state has a strong rainy day fund.“When I took office three years ago, Connecticut had a $3.7 billion deficit with projected deficits for many years to come, and for the sake of our economic future I made it a commitment to…
Residents Urged To File Early
HARTFORD—U.S. Senators Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) on Thursday held a press conference in Hartford urging Connecticut residents to file their taxes as soon as possible, amid an unprecedented U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) backlog. Given the agency’s chronic underfunding and challenges brought by COVID-19, Murphy and Blumenthal this week called on the IRS to provide penalty relief for frustrated taxpayers who have been unable to receive help. The senators also urged the U.S. Department of the Treasury to increase funding for the IRS, which would improve taxpayer services and modernize IT systems to file taxes and claim refunds. Taxpayers can begin filing their 2021 taxes as early as this week. “This is going to…
Fairfield News: Purse Snatching
2022-02-01@7:30PMish--#Bridgeport CT-- Police are looking for a silver Audi with four black males with mask, glove and skullies according to radio reports for a purse snatching that took place at Stop and Shop on Villa Avenue. They are also wanted for a strong armed robbery on Golden Hill Street in Bridgeport. Of course there was no notification on that one. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: 4 Car Accident
2022-02-01@4:30pm--Report of a four car accident on Barnum and East Main Street. This news report is made possible by:
Fairfield News: Air Compressor Taken From Job Site
2022-02-01@12:18pm--#Fairfield CT-- Report of an air compressor taken from construction site on Bronson Road. This news report is made possible by:
Smoke Alarms for Hearing Impaired Now Offered Free to Stratford Residents
Stratford Residents STRATFORD — Stratford residents with a hearing impairment may now have smoke detectors designed especially for them installed in their home by Stratford Fire Department personnel completely free of charge. The Stratford Fire Marshal’s Office and the Town of Stratford Community and Senior Services Department recently announced the launch of this public safety program called Flash Shake and Awake. The public is invited to call, order their complimentary devices and arrange for a fire prevention staff member to visit the residence and make the quick professional installation. Flash, Shake and Awake provides and installs a special bed shaker device that is designed to awaken and alert deaf and hearing-impaired individuals when a smoke / CO alarm is activated…
WEBSITE FOR THE NEWLY FORMED CONNECTICUT HATE CRIMES ADVISORY COUNCIL
HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced the launch of a website for the recently formed Connecticut Hate Crimes Advisory Council. Located at portal.ct.gov/hatecrimes, the website provides state residents with information regarding the group, which was created as a result of legislation that Governor Lamont signed into law last year. “This recently formed council consists of a diverse group of members who have volunteered their time to provide the state with their insights so that we can establish policies that combat hate crimes and ensure that appropriate actions are taken as we continue to face these unfortunate and unlawful events,” Governor Lamont said. “Nobody should live in fear of being the victim of a crime because of who they are, and…
Stratford News: Chimney Fire
2022-01-31@5:44pm--#Stratford CT-- #ctfire-- Firefighters on scene of a chimney fire on Brenair Terrace. Fire is reported to be out. This news report is made possible by: