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Fairfield News: Bank Robbery

May 17, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

Police UPDATE: On May 17, 2019 at approximately 14:52 hours, the Fairfield Police Department's Emergency Communications Center received a report of a motor vehicle crash in front of Super Stop & Shop at 1160 Kings Hwy Cutoff, Fairfield. Shortly after receiving the report of the crash, the Emergency Communications Center received a report of a hold up alarm Peoples Bank inside the same Super Stop & Shop. Communications personnel madecontact with People’s Bank who stated they had just been robbed by an Indian male wearing a black jacket who had passed a written note demanding cash. The suspected received an undisclosed amount of cash and fled the store. Fairfield Police Officers responded to the scene and immediately received information from…

Bridgeport

Bridgeport News: The People On Da Bus Go Fight! Fight! Fight!

May 17, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

2019-05-17 @ 2:29pm--#Bridgeport CT-- Police and EMS were called to John and Park Avenue for a fight on a GBT Bus. Two women were fighting and both required attention from EMS for their injuries. Police are investigating. Noticias de Bridgeport : Pelea 2019-05-17 @ 2:29pm-#Bridgeport CT-la policía y EMS fueron llamados a la Avenida John y Park para una pelea en un autobús . Dos mujeres luchaban y una Necesitaba atención de EMS por sus lesiones. La policía investiga.

Valley

Shelton News: Hazmat Situation

May 17, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

2019-05-17 @ 12:34pm--A hazmat situation after an explosion at 25 Controls Drive with a smoke condition and a release of hydrofloric acid. The building is still occupied according to radio reports. This news report is made possible by: Noticias de Shelton : Situación HazMat 2019-05-17 @ 12:34pm – Una situación de HAZMAT después de una explosión en 25 Controls Drive con una condición de humo y una liberación de ácido hidroflorico. El edificio todavía está ocupado según los informes de radio.

Bridgeport

Bridgeport News: Cartright Towers Car Break-Ins

May 17, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

2019-05-17 @ 12:12pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A resident of Cartright Towers located at 80 Cartright Street is reporting that her car and other cars parked there were broken into overnight. This news report is made possible by: Noticia de Bridgeport: Entrada forzada 2019-05-17 @ 12:12pm – #Bridgeport CT – Un residente de las torres de Cartright situado en 80 calle Cartright está reportando que su carro y otros carros estacionados allí fueron entrados con fuerza durante la noche.

Bridgeport

Bridgeport News: Summer Youth Employment Positions Available

May 17, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

#Bridgeport, CT – Mayor Joe Ganim announced that for the fourth year in a row his administration is dedicating more than $250,000 in the Fiscal Year 2020 City of Bridgeport budget to fund the Mayor’s Summer Youth Initiative. A substantial portion of this allocation provides youth with summer employment opportunities while the balance is made available to local nonprofits planning summer opportunities for older youth. Young people between the ages of 14 to 21 looking for a summer job must apply before the Friday, May 31, 2019 deadline by 5:00 p.m. Participants will be interviewed and placed according to their interest to fill one hundred and twenty-five (125) available positions. “It was important that we continued to provide our youth…

Bridgeport

Bridgeport News: Arrest Made In Shots Fired Incident

May 16, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

2019-05-15 @ 11:14pm--One arrest was made in a shots fired incident off Madison Avenue near McKinley and Jackson Avenue. The firearm and the suspect was apprehended on Jackson Avenue and positively identified by multiple witnesses. There are no reports of anyone or anything hit at this time. Noticias de Brigeport: Arresto 2019-05-15 @ 11:14pm-Un arresto fue hecho en un incidente en la Avenida Madison cerca de McKinley y la Avenida Jackson. Un tiroteo. La arma y el sospechoso fueron detenidos en la Avenida Jackson y identificados positivamente por múltiples testigos. No hay informes de nadie o algo golpeado en este momento.

Local News

I-95 Wrong Way Driver

May 16, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

2019-05-16 @ 10:49pm--#Darien CT--#cttraffic-- A wrong way driver has crashed on I-95 n the left lane. The traffic camera this was taken from said southbound but all the traffic delays appear in the northbound lanes. Accidente en la I-95 2019-05-16 @ 10:49pm – #Darien CT – #cttraffic –Un accidente en la dirección equivocada, el conductor se ha estrellado en I-95 n el carril izquierdo. La cámara de tráfico se tomó de dicho rumbo al sur, pero todos los retrasos de tráfico aparecen en los carriles de norte.

Fairfield Food & Beverage

Fairfield News: New Fish Market In Town

May 16, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

NordicFish Market located at 1499 Post Road, Fairfield, CT held their ribbon cutting ceremony on Thursday with First Selectman Michael Tetreau along with Chamber of Commerce officials. Founder and owners Frank Lanzo and Jardar Nygaard are lifelong anglers with apassion for fish and seafood. Both have logged extensive sea time on commercial fishing boats and have been in the seafood industry their entire lives. “With more than 50 years of experience in the seafood industry, we both know this business very well, every granular aspect. We have discussed this idea for a few years, but we both needed to be well positioned to commit 100%. Our circumstances allowed us to start looking late last year and here we are. We can compete…

Westport

Westport News: Training Seminar for Liquor Retailers

May 16, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

#Westport CT---On Monday, June 3 rd , the Westport Police Department, in conjunction with Dichello Distributors, Inc. is hosting an informational training seminar concerning underage drinking, spotting fake I.D’s and Connecticut liquor laws for Westport liquor retailers and their employees. The seminar will be held from 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. in the Westport Police Department Training Classroom, 50 Jesup Road, Westport. Presenters include Agent Robert Willard of the State Liquor Control Commission who will discuss the laws governing liquor sales. T.I.P.S. trainer Hugh Cochrane, along with Alcohol Awareness Coordinator for Dichello Distributors, Inc., Tony Lota, will talk briefly about the Training for Intervention Procedures Seminar (T.I.P.S.) program for retail staff, which offers a practical approach to serving alcohol responsibly…

Bridgeport

Bridgeport’s Policy Management Department Receives National Award

May 16, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

Bridgeport, CT – The Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) of the United States and Canada has awarded the City of Bridgeport’s Office of Policy Management with the GFOA’s Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for the current budget. Director of Policy Management Nester Nkwo said, “The budget presentation is an operational guide and a communication device. The national budget award received by the City of Bridgeport reflects that as well as sound policy, financial planning and strong economic development. This budget award also represents Mayor Ganim’s expectations for departments to strive for excellence. My special thanks to the staff in the budget office and various city departments for their support.” The award represents a significant achievement by the entity. It reflects the commitment of…

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Fairfield News: Bank Robbery

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Bridgeport News: Cartright Towers Car Break-Ins

Bridgeport News: Summer Youth Employment Positions Available

Bridgeport News: Arrest Made In Shots Fired Incident

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Fairfield News: New Fish Market In Town

Westport News: Training Seminar for Liquor Retailers

Bridgeport’s Policy Management Department Receives National Award

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