Trumbull News: Chase on Madison
A viewer sent in that Trumbull police are currently engaged in a chase with a white car heading down Madison Ave near the Trumbull Mall heading into Bridgeport. There are no further details at this time
STRATFORD LIBRARY TEEN EVENTS IN JANUARY 2025
1/8: 4:30-6:00 pm: Teen Vision BoardThe New Year is upon us so let's take some time to create some goals to lookforward to. Come by the Teen Department and create your vision board and enjoya few snacks. Grades 6-12. No registration required.1/9: 4-6:00 pm: Throwback Thursday Teen Movie Night: Bring It OnCome lay back and watch a throwback movie at the library with friends. Snacksand refreshments provided. Location: Lovell Room. Grades 6-12. No registrationrequired.1/10: Mid-Term Stress Buster Kit Grab N’ Go KitHelp yourself to a few stress busters to get you through mid-terms. Kits include:stress ball, note cards, erasers, pencils, mini post-its, highlighter, mints (forconcentration), and granola bar for energy. (Midterms begin 1/21). Location: TeenDepartment. Grades 6-12. No registration; while supplies…
BLUMENTHAL & SWALWELL INTRODUCE BICAMERAL LEGISLATION TO REDUCE STUDENT LOAN DEBT FOR PUBLIC SERVANTS
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] – U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and U.S. Representative Eric Swalwell (D-CA) introduced the Strengthening Loan Forgiveness for Public Servants Act, legislation to expand the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) to provide meaningful student debt relief to teachers, police officers, public health workers, and others who dedicate their careers to public service. “Our nation’s dedicated public servants make incredible sacrifices for the betterment of our country, and they deserve relief from the immense weight of student debt,” said Blumenthal. “The Strengthening Loan Forgiveness for Public Servants Act provides a helping hand to the loyal police officers, teachers, and healthcare workers serving our communities and expands opportunities to ease financial burdens—repaying a debt of gratitude to our public servants.” “We should support students…
Bridgeport News: Chimney Fire
Report of a chimney fire on Clark Street in Bridgeport. Firefighters are on scene and are currently checking for any extensions to the attic.
“Sunday Afternoon Talks” at Stratford Library
Stratford Author Aug Stone Is Guest January 12 The Stratford Library will continue “Sunday Afternoon Talks”, its series of informative and entertaining talks featuring prominent local guest speakers, on Sunday, January 12 at 2 pm. Guest speaker Aug Stone will discuss his new book, Sporting Moustaches. The talk is free and open to the public. Thirteen tall tales about the role facial hair has played in athletics and competition over the years, Sporting Moustaches puts the “ache” in “moustache.” Whiskers are wrapped around sticks, bats, clubs, paddles, chess pieces, and shot glasses, woven into ropes, nets, arrow strings, and even other whiskers. The stories touch on the idea of the playoff beard, superstitions, The Cleveland Curse, mid-20th century American values eschewing all but the clean shaven, and how, in the…
GOVERNOR LAMONT: CONNECTICUT’S 2024 BROADBAND REPORT HIGHLIGHTS MAJOR ADVANCEMENTS IN DIGITAL CONNECTIVITY AND EQUITY
(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) has released the 2024 Connecticut Broadband Report, which details transformative progress made recently in the state’s mission to achieve universal broadband access and close the digital divide. Authored by DEEP in consultation with the Commission for Educational Technology, the Office of Consumer Counsel, and the Office of Policy and Management, the report evaluates the state’s efforts to expand broadband availability, adoption, and affordability, while addressing key challenges to digital equity. Connecticut General Statutes § 16-330c requires DEEP to produce the report biannually and present it to the governor. “Expanding broadband has been a team effort, and I’m proud of the progress we are making together,” Governor…
Westport Police Investigating Attempted Home Break-In Near Compo Beach
(Westport, CT) – On December 20,2024 at approximately 3:52 AM Westport Police responded to anaddress near Compo Beach after a resident called 911 to report that someone was breaking into theirhome. The Westport Police Department arrived quickly and identified a vehicle that was involved,but the vehicle fled and eluded Police. At this time, the incident is under investigation, and itappears the thieves were confronted prior to stealing anything.The Westport Police Department is reminding everyone to take extra precautions to keep theirhomes and vehicles safe this holiday season.Home Safety Tips Secure Your Homeo Lock all doors and windows before leaving your house, even if you’re only steppingout for a short time.o Install deadbolts on doors and ensure sliding doors have proper…
GOVERNOR LAMONT ACTIVATES CONNECTICUT’S SEVERE COLD WEATHER PROTOCOL EFFECTIVE SATURDAY AFTERNOON
Anyone in Need of Shelter Is Urged To Call 2-1-1 or View the List of Locations at 211ct.org (HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Ned Lamont today announced that due to a weather forecast indicating that Connecticut will experience a period of extremely cold conditions over the next several days, he is directing the state’s severe cold weather protocol to go into effect beginning at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 21, 2024, and remaining in effect through 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 24, 2024. This is the first time the protocol has been activated this season. Its purpose is to ensure that the most vulnerable populations receive protection from the severe cold, which could be life threatening if exposed to the elements for…
Bridgeport Police Arrest Armed Suspects, Recover Ghost Gun and Extended Magazine in Liquor Store Incident
https://youtu.be/QR7fHFRcht4 On 12/19/2024 Officers Montero, Salce, and Harry responded to the area of Madison Ave and Capitol Ave on speedy information of four parties with firearms inside of a nearby liquor store. Upon responding to the area they located the four suspects walking in the parking lot of TD Bank. The suspects fled from the parking lot attempting to evade Officers. While fleeing, arrestee Ramiz Stevenson aged 18 from Bridgeport was observed throwing a firearm over the fence of a nearby home. Ramiz Stevenson was taken into custody after a brief foot chase on Capitol Ave. The firearm, a black Glock .40Cal pistol with a 30 round extended magazine was located and secured. Canvassing Officers located a black backpack worn…
ARREST MADE IN DEADLY AUGUST 2024 SHOOTING ON STRATFORD AVENUE
As a result of the criminal investigation led by the Bridgeport Police Department’s Homicide Squad, Detective Jeffrey Holtz, under the direction of Sergeant Pasquale Feola, was able to secure an arrest warrant for 34-year-old Terence Jermaine Gallimore charging him for the August 17, 2024, murder of 28-year-old Brandaja Azjree Florence Winston and the non-fatal shooting of a 30-year-old Bridgeport man. Gallimore is currently in DOC custody on unrelated domestic violence charges. A habeas corpus petition was filed with the court on December 19, 2024. Gallimore was brought before the court this morning and served with an outstanding warrant charging him for his direct involvement in the murder of Brandaja Winston and the non-fatal shooting of another male victim who will…