1:57am--#Stamford CT--Police are searching for a pedestrian that was hit on I-95 near exit 6, radio reports say he has a compound fracture and bleeding fairly heavily. 2:39am--The man was located and transported to Stamford Hospital with a fractured fibula.
1:41am--#Bridgeport CT--A man just arrived at Bridgeport Hospital saying he was attacked on Smith Street and received knife wounds. Police are investigating.
12:56am--#Bridgeport CT--Tonight's car fire is at 1555 East Main Street. Firefighters on the way.
#Bridgeport, CT – April 17, 2014-- A 22-year-old woman faces charges that she robbed and assaulted as 76-year-old man. Officer Frank Cuccaro responded to a Yacht Street apartment Wednesday and spoke to the victim, who stated that he was robbed in his apartment. He stated someone knocked at his door and, when he opened it, a female entered and began looking through his possessions. He stated the woman slapped him in the face and took $14 out of his pants pockets, a ring and a watch. At 2:40 p.m., about 90 minutes after the initial call, dispatchers received information that the suspect had returned and was in the area of 55 Shell St. When Cuccaro and Officer Kenneth Ruge arrived, the victim exited a car and pointed…
5:32pm--#cttraffic #Seymour CT--2 car accident at Route 115 390 South Main Street. No word on any injuries.
[Fairfield, Conn., April 17, 2014] The Fairfield Public Library is hosting its monthly DIY Craft Salon at the Fairfield Woods Branch Library, 1147 Fairfield Woods Road on Saturday, May 3 at 11 a.m. This month we will rediscover the art of embroidery. Our guest presenter will be Jessica Pigza of the New York Public Library. Jessica is a rare book librarian and the author of BiblioCraft. She will teach us how and where to look for crafting inspiration and we will make embroidered bookmarks. Jessica runs Crafternoon, a program for crafters not unlike our Craft Salon, at the New York Public Library. The craft salon is for people 18 years and older. Advanced registration is required due to the limited…
[Fairfield, CT, April 16, 2014] On February 11th, 1969, the Fairfield Woods Branch Library opened its doors to the public for the first time. Five years later, the Branch Library became the busiest of the then 47 branches in Connecticut. Forty-five years later, it continues to be the busiest branch library of the now 75 branch libraries in Connecticut. Today, Fairfield Woods Branch Library is transitioning into a neighborhood library that responds to traditional community needs as well as the 21st century needs of Fairfielders. It’s not just about books and technology – it’s about championing the cultural lives of its community members and strengthening the neighborhood. The Branch Library is a place where community-building connections are happening every day. Seniors –…
Bill named after Darien girl requires equestrian helmets to meet safety standards WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) announced today legislation to require all equestrian helmets manufactured and sold in the United States to meet certain safety standards. The Christen O’Donnell Equestrian Helmet Act – named after a 12-year-old Darien girl who died after being thrown from her horse wearing a hard hat that looked like a helmet but did not in fact meet proper safety standards – will help ensure riders are not misled by unapproved hats that pose as helmets but do not actually protect from head injuries. “As a parent of two young girls, nothing would cause me greater pain than seeing my daughter hurt or…
Company To Create Or Retain Nearly 1,500 Jobs For Residents Over The Next Five Years (DANBURY) - Governor Dannel Malloy today announced that Cartus Corporation, a leading provider of global relocation services, is expanding its headquarters in Danbury to grow its presence in the state after considering other options in New York and Texas. As part of the project, Cartus will retain 1,275 jobs in Connecticut and create as many as 200 new jobs for residents over the next five years. “Cartus’ decision to continue to grow here is another example that our economic development initiatives are working - giving us the tools to compete with other states and win,” said Governor Malloy. “Yet again, an industry leading…
Tree Seedling Give-Away To Children The Westport Tree Board will celebrate Arbor Day with a special event on Friday, April 25th, in front of Westport Town Hall, 110 Myrtle Avenue, from 2– 5 p.m. First Selectman Jim Marpe will kick-off this year’s Arbor Day celebration at 2 pm with an Arbor Day Proclamation, followed by introductory remarks from Tree Warden, Bruce Lindsay. From 2-5 pm, a “drive-through” FREE give-away of 100 Kousa Dogwood, 100 River Birch and 100 Douglas Fir tree seedlings (with planting instructions) to school-age children and residents of Westport on a first-come, first-serve basis. The tree seedling give-away has been made possible through the generous donation of Connecticut Light & Power in recognition of National…
