Bridgeport News: Street Fight
1:40am--#Bridgeport CT--Police are breaking up a street fight at Barnum and Bishop Avenue.
Bridgeport News: Forced Entry at Food World
11:04pm--#Bridgeport CT--Police are investigating a back door that was forced open at Food World at 345 Huntington Turnpike.
Bridgeport News: Stranger Danger!
10:45pm--#Bridgeport CT--Police are looking for a gold Tahoe who approached a couple of children on Colorado and Fairfield Avenue offering them candy. When the father approached the Tahoe the driver sped off.
Bridgeport News: Attempted Armed Robbery
10:33pm--#Bridgeport CT--An attempted armed robbery on North Avenue near Central Avenue. The victim was pistol whipped and has a head laceration.
Norwalk News: Merritt Parkway Crash Northbound
9:17pm--#cttraffic --Norwalk CT--Merritt Parkway crash northbound between exits 40 and 41. Injuries reported, take an alternative route.
Bridgeport News: Scooter Hits Wall Driver Out Cold
7:44pm#Bridgeport CT--A man driving a scooter at Iranistan and Railroad Avenue has hit a wall and is out cold according to witnesses.
Himes Public Events April 21-23
WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) will participate in the following events in Connecticut open to the press next week. Visit to Next Health Himes will visit Next Health’s new facility in Norwalk. Next Health manufactures the AgileLife Patient Transfer System, which allows for the transfer of immobile individuals to and from their bed and wheelchair without lifting. WHEN: Monday, April 21 from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. WHERE: 300 Wilson Avenue, Norwalk Foundation for Advancing Alcohol Responsibility Assembly Himes will speak at an assembly on the dangers of drunk driving hosted by the Foundation for Advancing Alcohol Responsibility, formerly the Century Council. WHEN: Tuesday, April 22 from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. WHERE: Villa Maria School, 161 Skymeadow Drive, Stamford …
GOV. MALLOY HAILS HOUSE PASSAGE OF LEGISLATION PROTECTING OWNERS AND HANDLERS OF DOMESTICATED HORSES
(HARTFORD, CT) – Governor Dannel P. Malloy today thanked the Connecticut House of Representatives for approving legislation he introduced that will protect the owners and handlers of domesticated horses by clarifying into law that domesticated horses are not wild animals and as such are not “inherently dangerous.” The Governor introduced the legislation in response to a recent court decision, which he said went too far. “I’m glad that the General Assembly continues to advance our timely legislation protecting owners and handlers of domesticated horses, and I’m confident that the Senate will also look favorably on approving this so that I can sign it into law,” Governor Malloy said. “Connecticut has a large population of horse owners and handlers, and…
GOV. MALLOY UNVEILS PLAN TO INCREASE SUPPORT FOR LEGAL AID SERVICES FOR LOW-INCOME RESIDENTS
Urges Legislature to Act on Continued Delivery of Services (NEW HAVEN, CT) – Governor Dannel P. Malloy today visited New Haven Legal Assistance Association to highlight a legislative proposal he introduced to increase access to legal aid services for low-income citizens and to secure a funding structure that continues Connecticut’s efforts to combat the Civil Justice Gap. The Governor was joined by Lt. Governor Nancy Wyman, Mayor Toni Harp, representatives of the Connecticut Bar Foundation, representatives of legal assistance organizations, and clients who have benefited from legal aid. “Connecticut legal aid services have been forced to shrink because of pressures on other sources of funding,” said Governor Malloy. “When legal aid agencies have to turn away low-income victims…
GOVERNOR MALLOY OUTLINES PRIORITIES FOR METRO-NORTH PERFORMANCE AND SERVICE GOALS
(HARTFORD) - Governor Dannel P. Malloy today outlined his expectations and priorities for Metro-North Railroad’s (MNR) performance in light of MNR’s anticipated May schedule change. Since the new MNR President Joseph Giulietti began his position in February, Governor Malloy and Connecticut Department of Transportation Commissioner James Redeker have been in active discussions with Mr. Giulietti as MNR works to implement its 100-Day improvement strategy for Connecticut service in order to restore the New Haven Line to a “best-in-class” railroad. In a letter to the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) and MNR, Governor Malloy urged MNR to use the change as an opportunity to focus on the goals of safety, reliability and optimal trip times while addressing customer complaints about late, crowded and slow…