#Fairfield CT--First Selectwoman Brenda Kupchick announced today that four local non-profits have received funding commitments from businesses totaling more than $66,000 as a result of the Town’s participation in the State’s Neighborhood Assistance Act (NAA) program. The commitments represent a nearly 50% increase in pledged gifts from last year. The State’s Neighborhood Assistance Act program incentivizes businesses to make charitable contributions to approved community programs. Businesses that make such charitable gifts are eligible to apply for, and receive, a tax credit against their State corporate tax liability. Programs must be conducted by municipal agencies or non-profit organizations, and be approved by the host community as well as the State’s Department of Revenue Services (DRS). This past year, the Town of…
Bridgeport New: Firearm Recovered After Loud Argument
2019-12-10@11:34pm--#Bridgeport CT--One person is detained on Oak Street and a firearm was found tossed into a yard on Grand Street after a loud argument called in by many in the neighborhood. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Pedestrian Struck
2019-12-10@11:00pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A report of a pedestrian struck by a car at 200 East Main Street. No word if the car stopped or the extent of the injuries. This news report is made possible by: [caption id="attachment_71997" align="aligncenter" width="12166"] Visit: https://www.bridgeportpersonalinjury.com/[/caption]
Tonight’s Car Fire Shuts Down I-95
2019-12-10@10:37pm--#Fairfield Ct--#Westport CT-- #cttraffic--A car fire in the right and middle lane has I-95 southbound near exit 19 has the highway shutdown. The car was fully engulfed in flames and the driver fled the scene. Firefighters say the fire was due to a collision. No word on any injuries. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Shots Fired
2019-12-10@9:22pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Police received a number of phone calls for shots fired on Cowles Street. Shell casings were found but so far no one or anything was reported hit. Question to the viewers: I don't normally post all shots fired calls unless there are a lot of calls, someone is shot, a home was shot up or a school goes into lock-in/out. Do you feel this is adequate or should I post them all? I'm just afraid it will be like posting every time a fire alarm goes off. There are so many of them you would ignore the postings. Oh, keep in mind I don't hear EVERY call on these Thoughts? This news report was made possible…
Westport News: Car Hits Building
2019-12-10@9:11pm--#Westport CT-- A car hit a building at 7 Post Road West after colliding with another car on the Post Road. The car that hit the building was blocking the doorway to the apartments upstairs so police had the tow truck expedited. There is no word on any injuries. Our sponsor can make it Like It Never Even Happened!
CT To Divest From Gun Manufacturers
HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont released the following statement regarding the decision announced today by State Treasurer Shawn Wooden on state investments with firearm manufacturers: “The treasurer’s decision to divest from gun manufacturers and enact a first-of-its-kind, comprehensive, responsible gun policy should be applauded. Connecticut continues to be a leader in responsible gun safety policies and as a state we must go beyond legislation in order to reflect the importance of protecting our communities from gun violence. While divesting sends a strong message, we still need a moment of action in Washington that will bring an end to the mass shootings that have become an everyday tragedy for our country.” This press release was made possible by:…
Bridgeport News: Alleged Stalker Captured
2019-12-10@10:10am#Bridgeport CT--Police were flagged down at the intersection of James Street & Grand Street by a male in an unknown vehicle. PD pulled over and the male stated that he broke up a male grabbing a lady on Grand Street. Officers then turned around and proceeded eastbound on Grand Street. Police then observed a female standing outside and she stated that the male has been bothering her for the past 3 days. Police were then was able to catch up to the male who flagged me down at the intersection of Lexington Avenue & Grand Street, in which he was able to point to the suspect. He was walking on Chestnut Street from Lexington Avenue. Police then stopped the male…
Fairfield News: Man Falls Off Roof
2019-12-10@11:25am--#Fairfield CT-- First responders on the way to Autumn Ridge Road for a man who fell off the roof. This news report is made possible by:
Bridgeport News: Stalking Suspect Captured
Police UPDATE: Police were flagged down at the intersection of James Street & Grand Street by a male in an unknown vehicle. PD pulled over and the male stated that he broke up a male grabbing a lady on Grand Street. Officers then turned around and proceeded eastbound on Grand Street. Police then observed a female standing outside and she stated that the male has been bothering her for the past 3 days. Police were then was able to catch up to the male who flagged me down at the intersection of Lexington Avenue & Grand Street, in which he was able to point to the suspect. He was walking on Chestnut Street from Lexington Avenue. Police then stopped the…