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ATTORNEY GENERAL TONG SUES TRUMP ADMINISTRATION OVER ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION CONDITIONS PLACED ON BILLIONS IN FEDERAL FUNDING

May 15, 2025 Stephen Krauchick

Attorneys General Fight to Protect Funds Used for Emergency Services and Infrastructure Projects (Hartford, CT) – Attorney General William Tong, with a coalition of 19 other attorneys general, today filed two separate lawsuits against the Trump administration for attempting to illegally coerce their states into performing federal immigration enforcement duties by threatening to withhold billions in federal funding for emergency services and infrastructure. Attorney General Tong and the coalition filed one lawsuit against the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and DHS Secretary Kristi Noem. The coalition filed a second lawsuit against the Department of Transportation (DOT) and DOT Secretary Sean Duffy. Each agency has imposed sweeping new conditions that would require the states and…

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Shelton Police Identify Operator Involved in Fatal Motor Vehicle Accident

May 15, 2025 Stephen Krauchick

On 05/11/2025 at approximately 11:10 PM, Shelton Police, Shelton Fire Department, and Shelton EMS were dispatched to the area of River Rd. (Route 110) and Montgomery St. on a report of a motor vehicle accident. Responding firefighters and police encountered two vehicles involved in a collision. Emergency personnel transported two occupants of one vehicle to Bridgeport Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The sole occupant of the second vehicle was also transported to Bridgeport Hospital, where they were pronounced deceased. The Shelton Police Department Accident Reconstruction Team is actively investigating the incident. The deceased has been identified as Mandie Lassy, age 37, of Terryville.

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Stratford

UrSwim Celebrates Grand Opening at Stratford LA Fitness During Water Safety Awareness Month

May 14, 2025 Stephen Krauchick

https://youtu.be/Sx2LIGhupjA Stratford, CT – UrSwim, a total aquatic management company, proudly held a ribbon cutting ceremony today to celebrate the grand opening of its second location at 411 Barnum Avenue Cut-off, inside LA Fitness in Stratford. The event was attended by Stratford Mayor Laura Hoydick, who helped mark the occasion during Water Safety Awareness Month. “We’re thrilled to be opening our second location right here in Stratford,” said Hunter, a representative from UrSwim. “It’s especially meaningful to launch during Water Safety Awareness Month, as drowning is the leading cause of accidental death for children ages 1 to 4 — but formal swim lessons can reduce that risk by up to 88%.” UrSwim offers a wide range of aquatic services, including…

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Bridgeport

Structure Fire

May 14, 2025 Stephen Krauchick

https://youtu.be/BX5W8DvBuxM Fire department update: At approximately 9:00 am, the Bridgeport Fire Department responded to the 50 block of Sedgewick Street for a structure fire. Arriving units found a fire in the rear of the building. The fire was quickly knocked down. No injuries were reported, and the Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating. The American Red Cross is relocating the displaced residents; 6 adults and 2 children. Report of a fire on Sedgewick Street by North Ave in Bridgeport. Firefighters quickly arrived on scene and knocked down the fire and secured the building. The fire is out at this time. Red cross is on the way to relocate several families affected by the fire.

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Stratford

“Sunday Afternoon Talks” at Stratford Library Comical Therapist to Speak at SAT Finale on May 18

May 13, 2025 Stephen Krauchick

The Stratford Library will conclude “Sunday Afternoon Talks,” its series of informative and entertaining talks featuring prominent local guest speakers, on Sunday, May 18 at 2 pm. Guest speaker for the final SAT program of the season will be therapist and author Sherry Minniti D’Elia. The talk is free and open to the public. Sherry Minniti D’Elia has been a holistic psychotherapist in private practice for over 25 years. Her new book is Everything You Never Wanted To Know About Aging That You Wish Someone Told You Plus… What You Might Be Able To Do About It!. Her greatest passion is assisting people on their journeys of healing and self-discovery with suggestions about how to age gracefully. She believes that…

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Rotary Flies Flags to Honor Community Heroes

May 13, 2025 Stephen Krauchick

The Derby-Shelton Rotary Club invites the community to celebrate and honor the heroes in their lives by sponsoring a flag in their name at a heartfelt and inspiring event. This unique initiative recognizes individuals who have made a meaningful impact—whether they are heroes of the past or present. Each hero’s name will be featured on a personalized medallion, which will be affixed to a full-size American flag. These flags will be prominently displayed at Shelton Veteran Memorial Park. “This event is a beautiful way to show gratitude and pay tribute to the individuals who inspire us,” said Lucy Andrade, President of the Derby-Shelton Rotary Club. “In March 2020, at the start of COVID, a special nurse, Bonnie Kraft, made it…

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