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MURPHY, 13 SENATORS CALL ON APPROPRIATIONS LEADERSHIP TO DEFEND FUNDING FOR NORTHEAST CORRIDOR DEVELOPMENT, EXPANDED AMTRAK LINES NATIONWIDE

Jan 11, 2026 Alex

WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), a member of the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee, led 13 of his Democratic Senate colleagues in urging U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee leadership, including the Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development leadership, to defend funding for the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) Federal-State Partnership for Intercity Passenger Rail (IPR) grant program in the fiscal year 2026 spending legislation. While the committee-passed U.S. Senate Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations bill included $75 million for this account, House Republicans have proposed zeroing out the funding, risking ongoing work to upgrade the safety and reliability of rail infrastructure in the Northeast Corridor and expand our national passenger rail network. The Senators laid out why annual appropriations of IPR…

Bridgeport

Crash Outside Church Leaves One Trapped

Jan 11, 2026 Stephen Krauchick

Emergency crews responded to a serious motor vehicle crash outside a church at the intersection of Connecticut Avenue and Central Avenue, where multiple people were injured, and one driver had to be extricated from a vehicle. Firefighters arrived to find at least one occupant trapped inside a heavily damaged car. Crews used specialized extrication tools to free the driver while EMS personnel treated victims at the scene. Several injured individuals were transported to area hospitals for further medical evaluation. The crash occurred near a church property, drawing a large emergency response and temporarily impacting traffic in the area as first responders worked to secure the scene and assist the injured. Authorities have not released details on the cause of the…

Bridgeport

Stabbing

Jan 9, 2026 Stephen Krauchick

A thirty-year-old man was stabbed in the chest at Shelton and East Main Street. 2026-01-09@11:44pm-- #Bridgeport CT

Bridgeport

Route 8/25 Crash

Jan 9, 2026 Stephen Krauchick

A report of a multi-vehicle crash with injuries on Route 8/25 near exit 3 (Boston Ave Exit) 2026-01-09@5:19pm-- #Bridgeport CT #cttraffic

Valley

High Pressure Gas Leak

Jan 8, 2026 Stephen Krauchick

First responders and the gas company are on the scene of a high-pressure gas line release in the Wakelee Avenue, Great Hill Road area. Expect delays in the area. 2026-01-08@7:00PMish #Ansonia CT #Seymour

Norwalk

Suspicious Package on Westport Avenue Prompts Police Response, Area Secured

Jan 8, 2026 Alex

Norwalk, CT — January 6, 2026 — Norwalk Police Department responded to a report of a suspicious package Tuesday morning on Westport Avenue, prompting a temporary perimeter and assistance from regional resources. At approximately 9:21 a.m., Norwalk patrol officers were dispatched to 370 Westport Avenue after a caller reported a bright green package with red wires protruding from it outside the building. Upon arrival, officers secured the area and established a safety perimeter as a precaution. The Stamford Police Department Bomb Squad was notified and responded to assist with the investigation. A Norwalk Police explosive detection K-9 and handler also conducted a precautionary sweep of the surrounding area. Following the investigation, police determined the item was a battery pack and…

Westport

Westport Police Warn of Alarming Rise in Vehicle Thefts and Attempted Thefts

Jan 8, 2026 Alex

Westport, CT — January 7, 2026 — The Westport Police Department is urging residents and visitors to remain vigilant following an alarming trend identified in recent investigations involving stolen vehicles and attempted vehicle thefts. As has been the case for several years, Westport continues to be a persistent target for car thieves. What once largely involved suspects quietly walking neighborhoods overnight to avoid confrontation has evolved into far more aggressive and brazen behavior. Police say offenders are now operating at all hours of the day and night, targeting both public and private locations, and increasingly following specific vehicles and victims. In multiple recent cases, victims reported encountering suspects in their driveways or inside residential garages shortly after returning home. Investigators…

Stratford

Overnight Fire Rocks Stratford Overnight

Jan 7, 2026 Stephen Krauchick

https://youtube.com/shorts/P2CmeoDcwfE A large Overnight fire occurred in the Shoreline Drive area of Stratford. Five houses were affected by a fire that spread due to high winds in the Shoreline Drive area in Stratford at around 3 AM this morning. There were no reported injuries. Video Credit to WILLIS PONTIER We’re a two-person independent local news team, and by buying us a coffee at https://ko-fi.com/doingitlocal, supporting us on Patreon at https://patreon.com/doingitlocal, donating via https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=N56AVL6EUFP6N, or subscribing on Facebook, you help us continue delivering breaking local news while gaining access to special supporter-only behind-the-scenes content.

Bridgeport

Car Hits House

Jan 7, 2026 Stephen Krauchick

https://youtube.com/shorts/LMXaIuv9tOA Report of a 2 car accident, where one car struck a house at the 200 block of Trumbull Ave in Bridgeport. We’re a two-person independent local news team, and by buying us a coffee at https://ko-fi.com/doingitlocal, supporting us on Patreon at https://patreon.com/doingitlocal, donating via https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=N56AVL6EUFP6N, or subscribing on Facebook, you help us continue delivering breaking local news while gaining access to special supporter-only behind-the-scenes content.

Bridgeport

Fire!

Jan 7, 2026 Stephen Krauchick

https://youtube.com/shorts/Hy3Gpg5BFrQ Report of a fire on the 1100 block of Kossuth Street in Bridgeport. Firefighters arrived on scene to a fire on the third floor that was quickly knocked down. One party was treated for smoke inhalation. There are no further details at this time. We’re a two-person independent local news team, and by buying us a coffee at https://ko-fi.com/doingitlocal supporting us on Patreon at https://patreon.com/doingitlocal donating via https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=N56AVL6EUFP6N or subscribing on Facebook, you help us continue delivering breaking local news while gaining access to special supporter-only behind-the-scenes content.

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MURPHY, 13 SENATORS CALL ON APPROPRIATIONS LEADERSHIP TO DEFEND FUNDING FOR NORTHEAST CORRIDOR DEVELOPMENT, EXPANDED AMTRAK LINES NATIONWIDE

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