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Safe to Tell Act Promotes Creation of School Threat Reporting Programs

Apr 7, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

Washington, DC— Today, Representative Jim Himes (CT-04), along with Representatives Mario Diaz-Balart (FL-25) and Anthony Gonzalez (OH-16), introduced the Safe to Tell Act. The bill creates a grant program for states to develop systems, such as telephone hotlines, mobile applications, or websites that allow people to anonymously report potential threats to schools. “Too often, in the wake of a school shooting, we look back at the behavior of the killer and see that there were warning signs that went unreported,” said Himes. “People notice things that don’t seem quite right, or that put them on edge, but don’t know how or where to report it. The Safe to Tell Act creates ways for people to share their concerns of potential…

Fairfield

Fairfield News: Chimney Falls Off House

Apr 6, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

2019-04-05 @ 5:37pm--#Fairfield CT-- A chimney fell off a house on Ridgely Avenue. There were no injuries reported. Santa was unavailable for comment. Fairfield News: Chimenea se cae de la casa 2019-04-05 @ 5:37 pm–#Fairfield CT– Una chimenea se cayó de una casa en la Avenida Ridgely. No se reportaron heridos. Santa no estaba disponible para hacer comentarios

Stratford

Merritt Parkway Sikorsky Bridge Crash

Apr 6, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

2019-04-06 @ 3:44pm--#Stratford CT--#cttraffic-- A crash on the Merritt Parkway southbound on the Sikorsky Bridge has traffic snarled. The left lane is closed. No word on injuries. Accidents en el Merritt Parkway Sikorsky Bridge 2019-04-06 @ 3:44 pm–#Stratford CT– # cttraffic– Un accidente en el Merritt Parkway en dirección sur en el puente Sikorsky ha atascado el tráfico. El carril izquierdo está cerrado. No hay palabra sobre las lesiones

State News

Assisted Suicide Defeated

Apr 5, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

Family Institute of Connecticut is pleased to inform our members that the assisted suicide bill has "died in Committee" for the fifth time since 2013. Assisted Suicide was on the Public Health Committee's agenda last Friday, March 29th, but was "held" for lack of votes. Then it was put back on the agenda for Monday, April 1st, and again "held" for lack of votes! It was at this point that Rep. Jonathan Steinberg, the Committee Chairman, declared defeat, an announcement covered by the press. Nevertheless, the bill was not officially dead until Wednesday, April 3rd, at 5 pm, the Committee's deadline. In an abundance of caution, FIC deliberately waited until now to bring you news of this victory. Rep. Steinberg and "Compassion and Choices," the national pro-assisted suicide group,…

Trumbull

Trumbull News: Child Falls Out Of Shopping Cart

Apr 5, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

2019-04-05 @ 8:48pm--#Trumbull CT--- A five-year-old child fell out of a shopping cart at Marshalls at 4487 Main Stree and is bleeding from the head according to radio reports. This news report is made possible by: Noticias de Trumbull: Niño se cae del carrito de compras 2019-04-05 @ 8:48pm – #Trumbull CT — Un niño de cinco años se cayó de un carrito de compras en Marshalls en la 4487 calle Main y está sangrando de la cabeza según los informes de radio.

Stratford

Stratford News: FedEx Rollover

Apr 5, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

2019-04-05 @ 8:08pm--#Stratford CT-- A rollover accident at Honeyspot and Spada Boulevard. No word on injuries. Traffic is being detoured. Noticias de Stratford: Camion de Fedex se viro 2019-04-05 @ 8:08pm – #Stratford CT – Un accidente en Honeyspot y Spada Boulevard. Un carros se viro. No hay noticias de lesiones. El tráfico se está desviando

Bridgeport

Bridgeport News: Ruptured Gas Line

Apr 5, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

UPDATE: Firefighters reporting a minor leak with the gas company already on scene. Well, now you know what all the noise was about! 2019-04-05 @ 3:00pm-- A report of a ruptured gas line in front of 61 Vine Street. Firefighters on the way! This news report is made possible by your safe heating source: Noticias de Bridgeport: Línea de gas que se rompió 2019-04-05 @ 3:00PM – Un reporte de una línea de gas que se rompió, frente de la 61 Calle Vine. ¡Bomberos están en camino!

Norwalk

Norwalk PAL Scholarships

Apr 5, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

The Norwalk Police Activities League (PAL) announces applications are available for their 2019 Public Safety Scholarships. All Norwalk residents currently attending a Norwalk high school are eligible to apply. Students must be a graduating senior in good standing and plan to attend an accredited college or university in 2019. Up to four (4) $2500 scholarships may be awarded. Requirements include: A minimum 3.0 Grade Point Average. A letter of acceptance from an accredited college or university. Current high school transcript addressed to PAL. Three letters of recommendation and an essay on why the student is choosing a course of study in Public Safety or related field. Applications are available at police headquarters as well as on the Norwalk PAL website…

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Westport News: Celtic Ticket Sinks Burglar

Apr 5, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

#Westport CT-- On 12/26/2018 at approximately 11:00am, officers were dispatched to a Charles Street office building on a report of a burglary. Four office suites were burglarized after the suspect kicked in the doors. Investigators later found physical evidence linking Jeff Lubin, 30, of Providence, Rhode Island, to the crime scenes. One of the businesses, a ticket retailer, reported a Celtics ticket had been stolen. Lubin later posted the stolen ticket for sale on a social media page. An arrest warrant application was submitted for Lubin and later approved. On 03/25/219, Lubin was taken into custody in Rhode Island at the office of probation on the outstanding warrant. He was held at the Rhode Island Adult Correctional Institution until he was…

Bridgeport State News

$100 Million Donation to Connecticut Public Schools

Apr 5, 2019 Stephen Krauchick

Bridgeport, CT – Mayor Joe Ganim joined Governor Lamont, First Lady Annie Lamont, leaders in the General Assembly, and students at a public event in East Hartford for the announcement of two major donors who are providing gifts of $100 million dollars to public schools in Connecticut. This gift of $100 million dollars donated by Ray and Barbara Dalio of Dalio Philanthropies will be matched by $100 million from the State of Connecticut and will seek to raise another $100 million from other philanthropists and business leaders. Mayor Ganim attended this event, as Bridgeport will be one of Connecticut’s urban municipalities that will benefit from this educational funding gift for Bridgeport Public Schools. “This major funding donation and financial match by our state…

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