Bridgeport News: Car Hits Porch
11:04pm--#Bridgeport CT-- A car lost control and hit a porch at the corner of French and Hudson Street. There were no injuries.
Trumbull News: Child Falls Out Of 2nd Story Window
6:22pm--#Trumbull Connecticut-- A two year old child has fallen out of a second story window and possibly breaking their arm on Woodland Hills Road. This news report is made possible by:http://trexcaraudio.com
Bridgeport News: Pedestrian Struck
#Bridgeport News: A pedestrian has been stuck in front of 819 Lindley Street near St. Vincent's Hospital. The person is up and walking according to radio reports. This news report is made possible by:
Trumbull News: Woman Beats Up Ex At Mall
#Trumbull CT-- On April 11, 2017 at 6:50 p.m., a Trumbull Police Officer on patrol was flagged down outside the Westfield Trumbull Mall and interrupted a woman’s violent attack on her 19 year-old ex-boyfriend. The woman had already injured the male by this time, threatened to kill him and threw a knife away as the officer approached. Police learned the female suspect, identified as Hayley Nicole Welcome, age 22 of 160 Glenview Terrace, New Haven, CT, went to the Westfield Mall where her former boyfriend is employed. The victim agreed to retrieve an item belonging to her out of his car and after he did so she reportedly became angry about their “break-up” and attacked him, punching him in…
Connecticut House Passes Manufacturer Permit for Farm Brewers Bill
Connecticut’s House of Representatives passed a bill that aims to create a manufacturer permit for a farm brewery (H.B. 5928). The permit would cost each permittee $300, subsequently allowing the permitted to manufacture, store, bottle, distribute, and sell up to 50,000 gallons of beer that is brewed on a farm annually. Also, permittees can officially advertise their product as “Connecticut Craft Beer.” In response, Brett Broesder, co-founder and vice president of Campaign for Tomorrow’s Jobs made the following statement: “The craft brewery industry is growing in Connecticut and nationwide. Right here at home, craft breweries have a more than $500 million economic impact every year, and that number is growing as nearly 40 new job creating craft breweries are currently…
Stratford News: Bicyclist Hit By Car
1:11pm--#Stratford CT-- A bicyclist has been hit by a car at East Main and Wilcoxson Avenue. Initial reports say the bicyclist is conscious and alert. This news report is made possible by: http://www.zeislaw.com/attorneys/james-r-miron/
Bridgeport News: Stratford Avenue Blight Knocked Down
Bridgeport, CT – Mayor Joseph Ganim this week joined East End community leaders and City Council members to knock down two properties on Stratford Ave that make up the Civic Block. Future developments will be a part of a $10 million project that will include a state-of-the-art library, a public park, a community based grocery store, affordable housing and retail space. This area was previously made up of businesses such as Braxton’s, Sub King, Connecticut National Bank, and Firestone that were staples in the Community in the late 1960’s. “The Civic Block was once an economically thriving community. We are going to make these properties useful to our residents again,” said Mayor Ganim. “This is a long overdue project that…
A Courageous Conversation about Race at the Fairfield Public Library
Fairfield, CT--The film, Race: The Power of an Illusion, will be viewed in three parts at the Fairfield Public Library, 1080 Old Post Road on Wednesday, April 17, May 3 and May 17. The showing will be in the Rotary Room at 7:00 pm. This film looks at the concept of race and where it came from and provides some information about the history of race relations in America. Many of us feel uncomfortable talking about race, especially in a diverse group of people. We tend to keep our opinions to ourselves. For healing to take place it can be beneficial to have a conversation where our own experiences and points of view can be shared and examined. Advanced registration…
Bridgeport News: Street Robbery
12:05am--Report of a person jumped and robbed by 3 males at Wake and Pearl Harbor Street. Police on the way This news report is made possible by:
Angel Investor Bill
Milford, CT -- A bill that would expand investment eligibility under the state's angel investor tax credit program passed the House of Representatives on Wednesday. The measure passed 144-0 with 5 absent and not voting, according to the Connecticut General Assembly’s website In response, Brett Broesder, co-founder and vice president of Campaign for Tomorrow’s Jobs, said that angel investors bring much-needed capital to startups, as well as wisdom and experience, often playing a mentor role with companies in which they've chosen to invest. “Here's the bottom line: We need to grow Connecticut's economy, and by expanding eligibility under the angel investor tax credit program – a pro-growth, pro-job creation measure – we can show that our state means business when…