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Murphy On Disinformation

Aug 26, 2018 Stephen Krauchick

#WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) and Rob Portman (R-Ohio), both members of the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee, on Tuesday introduced an amendment to the FY 2019 Defense Appropriations bill that would transfer $40 million to the U.S. Department of State for the Global Engagement Center (GEC), as authorized in law and agreed to in a joint Memorandum of Agreement, to expose and counter foreign propaganda and influence. The $40 million allotted for FY 2018 has not yet been transferred to the GEC.   Murphy and Portman introduced the Countering Foreign Propaganda and Disinformation Act, which was signed into law  in December 2016. The law improved the ability of the United States to counter foreign propaganda and disinformation by establishing the Global Engagement Center (GEC),…

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Westport

New Voluntary Registry for People with Disabilities

Aug 26, 2018 Stephen Krauchick

#Westport CT – First Selectman Jim Marpe announced today that the Westport Police Department, in partnership with the Department of Human Services, is launching a new Voluntary Registry for People with Disabilities. Mr. Marpe noted that the confidential and voluntary registry service will assist officers and other emergency services personnel in the event of an incident involving vulnerable citizens with disabilities.  The goal is to enhance first responders’ proficiency in addressing the needs of residents whose disability may make them susceptible to miscommunications, misinterpretations of behaviors and many other avoidable scenarios. Police Chief Foti Koskinas stated, “Under the program, residents can voluntarily enroll themselves (or family members) in a confidential database informing emergency workers of special circumstances or needs in…

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Call 911 If You Can, Text 911 If You Can’t

Aug 25, 2018 Stephen Krauchick

Text-to-911 is now available in Connecticut. To use Text-to-911, enter the numbers “911” in the “to” or “recipient” field ...on a mobile phone or other handheld device. Text a brief message that includes the location of the emergency and what services are needed (police, fire, ambulance). After that, answer questions and follow instructions from the 9-1-1 call center. The Town of Fairfield’s Emergency Communications Center is fully operational for your voice or text request for service. For more information on the Text-to-911 system and to see a demonstration of the capability, visit www.Text911CT.org   This press release is made possible by:

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Bridgeport

4th Annual Step Up For The Brave Stair Climb Challenge

Aug 25, 2018 Stephen Krauchick

#BRIDGEPORT, CT--  Homes for the Brave has a great workout challenge for you: the 4th Annual Step Up For The Brave Stair Climb Challenge at Webster Bank Arena on Saturday, September 15th. The Step Up For The Brave Stair Climb Challenge is the organization’s signature fundraising event, which challenges participants as they walk, run or race up and down hundreds of steps. Funds raised will support programs that help homeless Veterans from our area to get back on their feet. “This event is a great way for the community to honor and remember those who served and continue to serve our country and keep us safe,” said Vincent Santilli, CEO/Executive Director of ABRI/Homes for the Brave. “Invite your family, friends, neighbors and co-workers to come…

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Westport

Westport News: LIFEGUARD SCHEDULE FOR BURYING HILL BEACH

Aug 24, 2018 Stephen Krauchick

#Westport, CT - The Town of Westport Parks and Recreation Department announced today that lifeguards will be on duty at Burying Hill Beach from 10:00am to 6:00pm through Sunday, August 26. Effective Monday, August 27 through Friday, August 31, no lifeguards will be on duty at Burying Hill Beach. Lifeguards will be on duty at Burying Hill Beach from 10:00am to 6:00pm from Saturday, September 1 through Monday, September 3 (Labor Day). Compo Beach lifeguards will be on their regular schedule through September 3, 2018. Beach emblems are required through September 30, 2018.   This press release is made possible by:

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Bridgeport

Housatonic Museum of Art Postpones Exhibit Due To Water Damage

Aug 24, 2018 Stephen Krauchick

#BRIDGEPORT, CT   The opening of the “Drip-Drop, Tick-Tock” exhibit by Joseph Fucigna at Housatonic Museum of Art has been postponed. The museum’s Burt Chernow Gallery is located on the campus of Housatonic Community College, and its walls and floors suffered water damage overnight when the sprinkler system activated in response to an overheated computer in a lab on the floor above. Fortunately, the museum’s collection did not experience any damage. However, the museum will be temporarily closed for maintenance starting August 23. The Museum will continue to move forward with the planned opening of the reinstallation of its permanent collection. The “Object Lessons” exhibition will have ten thematic displays, including African art, Native American and Latin American art, art that…

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